Vista Guild Hosts 22nd Annual Artista Vista April 25-27

April 23, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – April 25, 2013 –  Artista Vista, The Midlands’ longest running gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27, 2013. Vista artists and galleries will…

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Chapin’s We Care Competing for $25,000 Grant on Facebook

April 14, 2013

200 Causes Battling for Top 40 Spots in State Farm Neighborhood Assist contest  CHAPIN, SC – April 9, 2013 – Chapin’s We Care Center is one of 200 causes competing…

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John S. Nichols Named 'Lawyer of the Year'

April 2, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – April 2, 2013 – SC Lawyers Weekly, the state’s top source for legal information for practicing attorneys, has named John Shannon Nichols the 2013 “Lawyer of the…

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CCRA Names Peggy Gainey REALTOR® of the Year

February 28, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – February 28, 2013 – Peggy Gainey, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Advantage Group, was recently named 2012 REALTOR® of the Year by the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA). She…

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Terminix Announces Promotion and New Employees at Corporate Office

February 26, 2013

   COLUMBIA, SC – February 26, 2013 –  Terminix Service, Inc.announced the promotion of Tami Smith to Accounting Supervisor, andwelcomed two new members to their team. Smith (pictured left), who…

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Recleim establishes first facility in Aiken County

February 20, 2013

$40.6 million investment expected to create 200 new jobs AIKEN, SC –  February 20, 2013 – Gov. Nikki Haley along with officials from Recleim, a start-up recycler of appliances and…

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Local Business Owner Honors Those Who Came Before Her, Celebrates Black History Month

February 13, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – February 13, 2013 –  Every February 14th, president and CEO, Diane Sumpter celebrates the anniversary of her company, DESA, Inc. This year, while celebrating DESA’s 27 years…

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Youth Corps Uses Valentine’s Day To Teach Important Buisiness Skills

February 12, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – February 13, 2013 – Youth Corps, a local leadership program for high school students, will wrap up their business module on Thursday, February 14 with Valentine’s Day…

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Commerce looking for photos that define rural South Carolina

January 23, 2013

9th annual Rural Summit contest open to amateur photographers COLUMBIA, SC – January 23, 2013 – Have a photo that encapsulates rural life in the Palmetto State? Send it to Commerce…

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Commerce looking for photos that define rural South Carolina

January 23, 2013

9th annual Rural Summit contest open to amateur photographers COLUMBIA,SC – January 23, 2013 – Have a photo that encapsulates rural life inthe Palmetto State? Send it to Commerce and you…

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Anderson County Opens New 911 Unified Emergency Communications Center

January 21, 2013

GILBERT, SC – January 21, 2013 – In August 2012, the Anderson County Emergency Services Division deployed Avtec’s Scout™ radio dispatch consoles to control emergency communications across 780 square miles…

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Anderson County Opens New 911 Unified Emergency Communications Center

January 21, 2013

GILBERT, SC – January 21, 2013 – In August 2012, the Anderson CountyEmergency Services Division deployed Avtec’s Scout™ radio dispatchconsoles to control emergency communications across 780 square miles ofmountainous terrain…

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Greater Lexington Chamber opens rooms for event rentals

January 21, 2013

LEXINGTON, SC – January 21, 2013 – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has opened two of its meeting spaces for its members and the public to rent. “Providing…

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23 Senior Advisors announced for Liberty Fellowship’s 9th Class

January 20, 2013

GREENVILLE, SC – January 20, 2013 – How do you move from thought to action to make South Carolina a better state? Take a close look at the newest Senior…

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23 Senior Advisors announced for Liberty Fellowship’s 9th Class

January 20, 2013

GREENVILLE, SC – January 20, 2013 – How do you move from thought toaction to make South Carolina a better state? Take a close look at thenewest Senior Advisors for…

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The Price Group Welcomes Rachel Booth

January 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC January 16, 2013 – The Price Group, Independent Educational Consultants, announces the newest member of its staff. Rachel S. Booth joins The Price Group as the Intake Specialist…

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Diageo Signs New Distribution Agreements and New Brokerage Agreement with The Charmer Sunbelt Group

January 14, 2013

Agreements Apply to Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia COLUMBIA,SC – January 14, 2013 – Diageo, the world’s leading spirits, wine andbeer company,…

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SHE Columbia: The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend hits the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, February 8 – 10

January 14, 2013

Benefiting The Women’s Shelter and Harvest Hope Food BankCOLUMBIA, SC  – January 14, 2013 – SHE Columbia: The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend is set for February 8 – 10, 2013 at…

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There’s Still Time to Volunteer for the World Beer Festival

January 14, 2013

Columbia Opportunity Resource Organizes Massive Volunteer EffortCOLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2013 – Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), is currently organizing hundreds of volunteers for the 2013 World Beer Festival that…

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Free Pancakes at IHOP on February 5

January 14, 2013

Fundraiser Aims to Raise $3 Million to Kick Off Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th Anniversary GLENDALE, CA – January 14, 2013 – Batter up, breakfast lovers!  IHOP®, one of America’s…

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Nickelodeon Theatre and Indie Grits Festival Awarded Grant from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

January 14, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2013  – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater and its annual independent film festival, Indie Grits, have received a grant…

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Free Pancakes at IHOP on February 5

January 14, 2013

Fundraiser Aims to Raise $3 Million to Kick Off Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th Anniversary GLENDALE,CA – January 14, 2013 – Batter up, breakfast lovers!  IHOP®, one ofAmerica’s most popular…

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Diageo Signs New Distribution Agreements and New Brokerage Agreement with The Charmer Sunbelt Group

January 14, 2013

Agreements Apply to Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2013 – Diageo, the world’s leading spirits, wine and…

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Deadline Extended for 2013 Small Business Award Nominations

January 9, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 9, 2013 – The U.S. Small BusinessAdministration has extended the nomination deadline for the 2013 smallbusiness awards through Thursday, January 31. The SBA South CarolinaDistrict Office…

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Deadline Extended for 2013 Small Business Award Nominations

January 9, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 9, 2013 – The U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the nomination deadline for the 2013 small business awards through Thursday, January 31. The SBA South…

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Lexington banking icon, Chamber leader retires

January 9, 2013

LEXINGTON, SC – January 9, 2013 – Lexington’s business community bid farewell to one of its stalwarts with the recent retirement of banker Harry Deith. A longtime Greater Lexington Chamber…

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Girl Scout Cookie Program Sales Begin January 11

January 7, 2013

GREENVILLE, SC – January 7, 2013 – The annual Girl Scout CookieProgram, the $790 million, largest girl-led business in the country,begins door-to-door sales on Friday, January 11 and ends January…

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Ego Boost Salon Announces Magical Makeover Contest

January 7, 2013

Salon Seeks Deserving Candidates for Day of Beauty CHAPIN, SC – January 7, 2013 – Chapin’s Ego Boost Salon is going to treat six lucky ladies to a day of…

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Girl Scout Cookie Program Sales Begin January 11

January 7, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 7, 2013 – The annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, the $790 million, largest girl-led business in the country, begins door-to-door sales on Friday, January 11 and…

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Zoo Spreads Holiday Cheer into the New Year with the Return of Free Fridays

January 4, 2013

Richland and Lexington County Residents to Receive Free Admission COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – The start of a new year means the return of Free Fridays at Riverbanks…

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Call for Docents: CMA offers new 12-week learning opportunity

January 4, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – The Columbia Museum of Art announces a new 12-week docent training class on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. – Noon beginning January 28 through…

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SC State Housing Teams with Children’s Garden to Make Holidays Brighter for Children in Need

January 4, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – Ninety-two homeless and very needychildren in the midlands had a happier holiday season thanks to theChildren’s Garden/Vital Connections of the Midlands (VCM) and…

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Historic Spigner House Acheieves Gold Leed® Certification

January 4, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – Located on Gregg Street, the Spigner House is a Georgian Revival style two-story home with a partial basement originally built in 1915.  The…

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Health & Fitness New Years Resolutions with Snap Fitness

January 3, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 3, 2012 – “This year, I’m going to get in my best shape ever!” This is a fairly common resolution for many of us around this time…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation

December 29, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2012 – For the fourth consecutive month,South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped—to 8.3percent in November from the October estimate of 8.6 percent.  Thenumber of…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation

December 29, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2012 – For the fourth consecutive month, South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped—to 8.3 percent in November from the October estimate of 8.6 percent. …

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Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree Recycling

December 27, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 27, 2012 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful announces this year’s Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling program.  When: Dec. 26, 2012 through Jan.10, 2012. Hours…

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Transitions receives $50,000 grant from AgFirst

December 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 21, 2012 – Mr. Charl Butler, Chief Financial Officer of AgFirst, presented a $50,000 check to Transitions’ Board Member John Folsom and Chief Executive Officer, Craig…

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Inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo Jan. 16 -18 in Florence

December 21, 2012

FLORENCE, SC – December 21, 2012 – The New Year will mark a first for South Carolina when the inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo takes place January 16 -18,…

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Inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo Jan. 16 -18 in Florence

December 21, 2012

FLORENCE, SC – December 21, 2012 – The New Year will mark a first forSouth Carolina when the inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo takes placeJanuary 16 -18, 2013 at…

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Colonial Cup’s ‘Salute to the Military’

December 19, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 19, 2012 – The Carolina Cup Racing Association’s “Salute to the Military” at last month’s 43rd running of the Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup Steeplechase proved…

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USO Supports Troop Sendoff – Just in Time for the Holidays

December 19, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 19, 2012 – More than 12,000 troops will beleaving Fort Jackson to be reunited with their families for theholidays. USO South Carolina will provide a 5-star…

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G&P Trucking to Donate Transportation for Christmas Wreaths to Honor Veterans

December 18, 2012

SC-Based Company Helps Wreaths Across America™ Recognize Those Who Have Served GASTON, SC – December 18, 2012 – G&P Trucking Company (www.gptruck.com) again honored war veterans by volunteering its services to…

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Finishing Touch – UnFauxGettable Painting and Drywall Company Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award

December 18, 2012

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Finishing Touch – UnFauxGettable Painting and Drywall Company has earned the service industry-coveted 2012…

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SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards

December 18, 2012

2013 SBIR Tibbetts Awards and SBIR Hall of Fame Awards to be presented in May WASHINGTON,DC – December 18, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration isseeking nominations for awards honoring…

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Second South Carolina Mission to Israel Produces Deal and Leads

December 18, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Under the auspices of the SouthCarolina-Israel Collaboration, a delegation of the state’s business,university, and economic development leaders travelled throughoutIsrael, December 1-6, for a…

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Second South Carolina Mission to Israel Produces Deal and Leads

December 18, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Under the auspices of the SouthCarolina-Israel Collaboration, a delegation of the state’s business,university, and economic development leaders travelled throughoutIsrael, December 1-6, for a…

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SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards

December 18, 2012

2013 SBIR Tibbetts Awards and SBIR Hall of Fame Awards to be presented in May WASHINGTON,DC – December 18, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration isseeking nominations for awards honoring…

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Chief Aubrey Jenkins statement on the passing of (Ret.) Captain Abram Coles, Jr.

December 17, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 17, 2012 – I was saddened by the news today of the passing of Abram Coles, Jr. retired Columbia Fire Department Captain.  Captain Coles was the…

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Nominations Open for State Small Business Entrepreneur, Advocate Awards

December 13, 2012

Deadline to Submit Nominations Is Thursday, January 3 COLUMBIA,SC – December 13, 2012 – The SBA South Carolina District Office is nowaccepting nominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awardsinclude:…

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