The Palmetto Bank Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $2.0 Million

October 22, 2014

Net Loan Growth of $23.9 Million (3.2%) During the Third Quarter Download Full 2Q 2014 The Palmetto Bank Earnings Release with Financial Tables GREENVILLE, SC – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT)…

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Girl Scouts Encourages Girls to Explore STEM Opportunities

October 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands realizes that one important step in encouraging girls’ interests in STEM is to expose them to experts and…

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Southern First Reports Results For Third Quarter Of 2014

October 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $1.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share for…

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Three New Agents Join The Pelham Road Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

October 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce the addition of three experienced Sales Associates to its Pelham Rd. office. Tresa Hardy, Nichole Moore…

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Lima One Capital Named Fastest Growing Company in South Carolina

October 22, 2014

Hard money lender’s customer focus and industry leading lending products have driven CEO John Warren to rapidly expand operations to nine states and the District of Columbia. GREENVILLE, SC –…

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Mac Carpenter Selected as President of KBR Building Group

October 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – KBR Inc. (NYSE: KBR) announced that Mac Carpenter, based in Greenville, has been named President of KBR Building Group, one of the Southeast’s top construction companies. With a rich history in…

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Two Named to Leadership Roles for Aviation Project Site at GreenWood, Inc.

October 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider has named Bob Gafner as maintenance site supervisor and Greg Hyatt as maintenance data analyst for the…

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South Carolina Energy Office Recognizes Richland County Energy Leadership

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County received a 2014 Local Government Energy Leadership Award from the South Carolina Energy Office and the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation. The award honors local governments…

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First Community Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results and Cash Dividend

October 22, 2014

Highlights Net income increase of 29.2%. Third quarter net income was $1,552,000 ($0.23 per share) as compared to $1,201,000 ($0.18 per share) in the prior quarter. On September 26, 2014,…

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Five Points Rotary having World’s Greatest Meal

October 22, 2014

October 24, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – The Rotary Club of Five Points is having their first World’s Greatest Meal on October 24, 2014.  Dr. Eric Brenner will speak on…

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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…

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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…

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SC BlueCross and Foundation Instrumental in State’s Five-Year Obesity Action Plan

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation helped to start the state’s recently released five-year obesity action plan,SCaledown.org, and are supporting…

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Secretary of State Hammond Issues Million-Dollar Fine Against Professional Fundraiser

October 22, 2014

Strategic Fundraising, Inc. Fined After Violating Settlement Agreement COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has issued a fine against professional solicitor Strategic Fundraising,…

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Stock market turmoil and the global debt trap

October 22, 2014

By Robert J. Samuelson   Six years after the onset of the financial crisis, the world still has too much debt. The total in 2013, according to the McKinsey Global Institute,…

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Membership Elects 2015 Officers and New Members to Board of Directors

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announced the newly elected 2015 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on…

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Membership Elects 2015 Officers and New Members to Board of Directors

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announced the newly elected 2015 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on…

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SBA Opens Nominations for 2015 South Carolina Small Business and Advocacy Awards

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The SBA South Carolina District Office is now accepting nominations for the 2015 South Carolina Small Business & Advocacy Awards, which honor the state’s top small business…

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Local Business Professional Recognized for Outstanding Achievement

October 22, 2014

Leading Global Family Enterprise Membership Association Awards Distinguished Certificate COLUMBIA, SC – Cheryl R. Holland of Abacus Planning Group has been awarded the FFI GEN (Global Education Network) Certificate in Family Business Advising…

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Unitrends’ Record Growth Continues for 23rd Consecutive Quarter

October 22, 2014

Strong financial performance in Q3 underscored by 70 percent bookings growth and nearly 675 customer additions  COLUMBIA, SC –  Unitrends today announced that Q3 2014 marked the company’s 23rd consecutive quarter of…

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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions.  Participation is another way city residents can take part in their…

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March of Dimes Midlands Division Names Zach Cox of Buonasera Media to Board of Directors

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dimes welcomes Zach Cox of Buonasera Media Services as Communications Chair of the Midlands Division Board of Directors. Zach is Vice President of Buonasera…

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All About Beer Magazine Announces 7th Annual World Beer Festival Columbia 2015 will Feature an Increase in South Carolina Breweries

October 22, 2014

January 17, 2015 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – All About Beer Magazine announced today that it will bring the World Beer Festival back to Columbia for the seventh straight year on January 17,…

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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…

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IT Firm EDTS Adds Deluca, Davis, Pothier to Technology Team

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Already one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing information technology providers, EDTS is growing again with the addition of three experienced professionals in its Georgia and South Carolina offices.…

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Limited Tickets Now Available for EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 19, 2014 at The Zone

October 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Tickets to EngenuitySC’s Ignite! celebration on Nov. 19 at The Zone are on sale now, and guests are encouraged to buy in advance to the 600-person event, historically…

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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Unveils New Website & New Logo

October 21, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) announced the unveil of its newly redesigned website, agriculture.sc.gov. The new site is easy-to-navigate and users will have quicker access to pages,…

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Lou Kennedy, CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, to Speak at Palmetto Center for Women’s November Women Linking Women Event

October 21, 2014

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Lou Kennedy, the CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, will serve as the guest speaker at Palmetto Center for Women’s quarterly Women…

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Collaborating for the Cause: SC Alliance of YMCAs Statewide Training Features Impactful Philanthropy Panel

October 21, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The YMCA of Columbia recently hosted their 3rdannual statewide Annual Campaign training thanks to support from the South Carolina Alliance of YMCAs. YMCA employees and volunteers from across South…

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Limited Tickets Now Available for EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 19, 2014 at The Zone

October 21, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Tickets to EngenuitySC’s Ignite! celebration on Nov. 19 at The Zone are on sale now, and guests are encouraged to buy in advance to the 600-person event, historically…

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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week

October 21, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…

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IT Firm EDTS Adds Deluca, Davis, Pothier to Technology Team

October 21, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Already one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing information technology providers, EDTS is growing again with the addition of three experienced professionals in its Georgia and South Carolina offices.…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2014

October 21, 2014

Unemployment Rate Increases for Third Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in September from a revised August level of 6.3 percent. The number of…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2014

October 21, 2014

Unemployment Rate Increases for Third Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in September from a revised August level of 6.3 percent. The number of…

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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston

October 21, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…

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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston

October 21, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…

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See How ‘The Citadel Makes a Difference’ as a Producer of Leaders

October 21, 2014

New leadership studies department, master’s degree, themed football game, expanded day of service CHARLESTON, SC – Every cadet who joins the South Carolina Corps of Cadets at The Citadel makes…

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New referendum video explains benefits of local option roads solution

October 21, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – As voters continue to seek information about the November roads referendum, Citizens for a Better Greenville County has released their latest video, explaining why solving infrastructure problems…

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Clemson honors Columbia developer with Lifetime Achievement Award

October 21, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Recognizing a man who has risen to the occasion at key moments, William C. “Bill” Smith Jr., chief executive of Red Rock Developments, was named this year’s recipient…

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Clemson honors Columbia developer with Lifetime Achievement Award

October 21, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Recognizing a man who has risen to the occasion at key moments, William C. “Bill” Smith Jr., chief executive of Red Rock Developments, was named this year’s recipient…

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Mauldin residents support roads plan

October 21, 2014

MAULDIN, SC – Area residents gathered today on Butler Road to voice their support for a November 4 roads referendum while also hitting on some key facts that voters will…

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Columbia Flag & Banner changes name to Columbia Flag & Sign Company; moves to new location

October 21, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Flag & Banner has changed its name to Columbia Flag & Sign Company and has moved from the Vista to a new location at 633 Meeting…

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IT Firm EDTS Adds Davis, Deluca, Pothier to Technology Team

October 20, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – October 20, 2014 – Already one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing information technology providers, EDTS is growing again with the addition of three experienced professionals in its Georgia…

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Will Teasdale is appointed new site manager for BASF in Seneca

October 20, 2014

SENECA, SC – Will Teasdale is the new site manager for the BASF Seneca plant, located in Oconee County, South Carolina. His career started as a Quality Assurance Chemist with…

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South Carolina Ranks No. 4 Best State for Business

October 20, 2014

NEW YORK, NY – South Carolina ranks fourth among the 50 states for having the best business climate, according to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives released at the International…

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South Carolina Ranks No. 4 Best State for Business

October 20, 2014

NEW YORK, NY – South Carolina ranks fourth among the 50 states for having the best business climate, according to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives released at the International…

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DEW Launches Nation’s First Real-Time Jail and Unemployment Data Cross Match

October 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – As the first workforce agency in the nation to implement a real-time comparison of jail records to unemployment data, the SC Department of Employment and Workforce has realized…

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DEW Launches Nation’s First Real-Time Jail and Unemployment Data Cross Match

October 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – As the first workforce agency in the nation to implement a real-time comparison of jail records to unemployment data, the SC Department of Employment and Workforce has realized…

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CliniWorks and Health Sciences South Carolina initiate research collaboration to advance healthcare data analytics

October 20, 2014

CAMBRIDGE, MA and COLUMBIA, SC – CliniWorks and Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) have entered into a collaborative research agreement to create and implement a centralized Natural Language Processing (NLP)…

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CliniWorks and Health Sciences South Carolina initiate research collaboration to advance healthcare data analytics

October 20, 2014

CAMBRIDGE, MA and COLUMBIA, SC – CliniWorks and Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) have entered into a collaborative research agreement to create and implement a centralized Natural Language Processing (NLP)…

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