Graham Introduces Bill to Designate ‘Manufacturing Universities’

August 18, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) to help schools strengthen their engineering programs to meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing.…

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District Five superintendent again earns high marks on board evaluation

August 18, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner once again earned high marks for his job performance during an open evaluation at the Monday, August 11 school…

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Two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in S.C.

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina’s state veterinarian Friday announced that two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been confirmed in the state. A horse that died in Darlington County and…

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Columbia Business Giving Back in the Form of Free Marketing and PR Campaign

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Reese, Salley & Associates, Ltd. Co. is a boutique Marketing and Public Relations firm in Columbia, SC specializing in Social Media and Public Relations. This firm is…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2014

August 18, 2014

Unemployment Rate Shifts Upward In July, South Carolina’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.7 percent from 5.3 percent in June, marking a shift upward after little change during the second…

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Ice Bucket Challenge Goes Legal! – Adams and Reese Managing Partner Participates in Ice Bucket Challenge; Firm Donates $1,000 to ALS

August 18, 2014

NEW ORLEANS – The popular and gone-viral “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” continued in New Orleans on Thursday as Adams and Reese Managing Partner Chuck Adams participated in the challenge on the steps of…

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UofSC sees rise in research funding; new record for federal grants

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA,SC – Research funding and sponsored awards at the University of South Carolina have been trending upward consistently for more than a decade. The trend continued in fiscal year 2014, with…

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Columbia Business Giving Back in the Form of Free Marketing and PR Campaign

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Reese, Salley & Associates, Ltd. Co. is a boutique Marketing and Public Relations firm in Columbia, SC specializing in Social Media and Public Relations. This firm is…

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Morton & Gettys expands with new senior counsel, new spacious office

August 15, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys, LLC announced the addition of new attorney Joseph L. Raad, Senior Counsel, to its practice, along with its move to Fountain Park Place…

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Electronics, Tires and More Accepted at Special Recycling Event

August 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is making it easy for residents to safely recycle items that are not collected curbside by holding a special Electronic Recycling Event. Residents can drop…

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Coker College Unveils New Additions to Student Center

August 15, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College held a grand opening today for the newly renovated Cobra Cafe, featuring new additions WOW American Grill and Wingery and We Proudly Serve Starbucks station. “We…

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Morton & Gettys expands with new senior counsel, new spacious office

August 15, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys, LLC announced the addition of new attorney Joseph L. Raad, Senior Counsel, to its practice, along with its move to Fountain Park Place…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Receives 2014 Best of Columbia Award

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Columbia has been selected for the 2014 Best of Columbia Award in the Individual & Family Services category by the Columbia…

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Engenius chooses website to makeover for free

August 14, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The people have voted, and one Upstate business is getting a new website via Engenius. Outman Cigars has won the 2014 Upstate’s Worst Website Competition. Engenius’ web and…

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Class of 1964 Commissions Statue Representing Winthrop’s History

August 14, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – This fall, students strolling down Winthrop University’s Scholars Walk will be greeted by a new face – one that illustrates both the university’s history as a…

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Coker College Honored as a College of Distinction

August 14, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2014-2015 school year. Coker is one of a select group of colleges to earn this prestigious…

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Ogletree Deakins Deepens South Carolina Immigration Practice

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that Ashley Karen Kerr has joined the…

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Sowell Gray’s Hendricks named to MTCF Leadership Council

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Tiffany Hendricks, attorney at Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been named a member of the Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) Leadership Council, a partnership between…

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Barbara Migliorisi Joins Rosenfeld Einstein Employee Benefits Team

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Barbara Migliorisi to its growing team as a Benefits Account Manager. A resident of Simpsonville, Ms.…

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CRBR Honors Debi Schadel of Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Regional Business Report has selected Debi Schadel, founding partner at Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, to be honored as one…

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McNair Expands Grand Strand Practice with Lane Jefferies

August 13, 2014

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – McNair Law Firm announced the addition of associate Lane Jefferies to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office. Lane’s practice focuses on commercial litigation. “We are thrilled to have…

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Attorney Jennifer Johnsen Honored with Appleman Award by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

August 13, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder Jennifer Johnsen has been honored with the John Alan Appleman Award by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel…

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Brian Watson Joins Coldwell Banker Caine  to Form The Watson Team

August 13, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Brian Watson as a residential sales agent to its Easley office. He will be joining his wife, Lisa Watson, who has nine…

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Midlands student awarded Unum scholarship

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – A young man’s plan for a musical education will be aided by one of 10 national scholarships to families of Unum employees. Theodore Nagelvoort plans to attend…

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Ogletree Deakins Deepens South Carolina Immigration Practice

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that Ashley Karen Kerr has joined the…

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Barbara Migliorisi Joins Rosenfeld Einstein Employee Benefits Team

August 13, 2014

SIMPSONVILLE, SC –  Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Barbara Migliorisi to its growing team as a Benefits Account Manager. A resident of Simpsonville, Ms.…

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CRBR Honors Debi Schadel of Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Regional Business Report has selected Debi Schadel, founding partner at Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, to be honored as one…

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YMCA of Columbia Announces Afterschool Program at Six Richland One Schools and Hires André Anthony as Senior Youth Development Director

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia announces they will now offer after school care at six Richland County School District One Schools and have hired André Anthony as Senior Youth Development Director.…

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ERA Wilder Realty Unveils New Brand Identity

August 13, 2014

Company Positioned for Future Growth COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty is proud to announce the launch of its new logo, which represents the brand’s strategic revitalization over the past five…

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National association honors MTC’s Sonny White and Bill Mulkey

August 13, 2014

White and Mulkey win regional awards from Association of Community College Trustees COLUMBIA, SC – MTC president Dr. Marshall “Sonny” White, Jr., and Radiologic Technology program director Dr. Bill Mulkey…

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Torrey Rush reappointed to NACo International Economic Development Task Force

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Integrity Real Estate Advisors announced Torrey Rush has been reappointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) International Economic Development Task Force. Rush, Director of Advisory Services…

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Mike Cashman to Serve on S.C. Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee

August 13, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Womble Carlyle attorney Mike Cashman has been selected to serve a two year term on the South Carolina Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee. The Committee screens candidates for judicial vacancies or…

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Greenville Business Magazine Names Collins & Lacy Attorneys as Legal Elite

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Ross Plyler and Logan Wells have been recognized by their peers as members of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2014 Legal Elite of the Upstate. Ross Plyler…

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Greenville Business Magazine Names Collins & Lacy Attorneys as Legal Elite

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Ross Plyler and Logan Wells have been recognized by their peers as members of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2014 Legal Elite of the Upstate. Ross Plyler…

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Greenwood Genetic Center Welcomes New Laboratory Director

August 13, 2014

GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood Genetic Center welcomes Melanie Jones, PhD, as Assistant Director of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory.  Dr. Jones earned a doctorate in Human and Molecular Genetics at Virginia…

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Greenwood Genetic Center Welcomes New Laboratory Director

August 13, 2014

GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood Genetic Center welcomes Melanie Jones, PhD, as Assistant Director of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory.  Dr. Jones earned a doctorate in Human and Molecular Genetics at Virginia…

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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill

August 13, 2014

H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…

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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill

August 13, 2014

H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…

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NBSC Announces 2014 Jack Parker Scholarships

August 13, 2014

NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, recently announced its 2014 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 94 scholarships totaling $114,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members. Scholarship funds…

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NBSC Announces 2014 Jack Parker Scholarships

August 13, 2014

NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, recently announced its 2014 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 94 scholarships totaling $114,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members. Scholarship funds…

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Torrey Rush reappointed to NACo International Economic Development Task Force

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Integrity Real Estate Advisors is pleased to announce Torrey Rush has been reappointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) International Economic Development Task Force. Rush, Director…

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Richland County to Recognize the Importance of Flight during National Aviation Week

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In celebration of general aviation and “first flight” pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright’s connection to the Jim Hamilton – L.B. Owens Airport, Richland County is celebrating National Aviation…

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Columbia’s Work in Progress selected to receive almost $15,000 to help with job coaching

August 13, 2014

The recent tragic death of Robin Williams forces focus on mental illness COLUMBIA, SC – Recently, Richland County Council awarded a Richland County Discretionary Grant for Fiscal Year 2015 for $14,588 to…

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SCBA Recognizes First Citizens’ Kevin Lindler as Outstanding Young Banker for 2014

August 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Senior Vice President and Metro Columbia Market Executive Kevin W. Lindler was named Outstanding Young Banker for 2014 at the 2014 South…

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Coker College Honored as a College of Distinction

August 12, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2014-2015 school year. Coker is one of a select group of colleges to earn this prestigious…

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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions

August 12, 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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Lexington One hires Heap

August 12, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – At a Special Called Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held August 8, 2014, the board approved the administration’s recommendation to…

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LS3P Rises in Annual Architectural Records Rankings

August 11, 2014

CHARLESTION, SC – Architectural Record has named LS3P as number 40 on its annual list of Top Architecture Firms, climbing from number 52 in last year’s rankings. The list reflects…

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LS3P Rises in Annual Architectural Records Rankings

August 11, 2014

CHARLESTION, SC – Architectural Record has named LS3P as number 40 on its annual list of Top Architecture Firms, climbing from number 52 in last year’s rankings. The list reflects…

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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investment in Moondog Animation Studio

August 11, 2014

Charleston’s Moondog Animation Studio to receive $250,000   CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch today announced an investment in Moondog Animation Studio. The Charleston-based studio creates, fabricates and…

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