Rosenfeld Einstein Honored Again as One of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for 2014

August 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina-based insurance agency Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has again been ranked as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for…

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Scott and Company Ranked #13 South Carolina’s Best Places to Work 2014

August 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, has been ranked as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for companies…

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Michal Kalwajtys joins Callison Tighe as an associate

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Michal Kalwajtys, who’s practiced law in Columbia for more than a year, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson LLC as an associate. He’ll concentrate on employment law.…

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A.T. LOCKE Adds Veronica Edwards as Financial Analyst

August 7, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC- A.T.LOCKE, which provides accounting services, business analysis and financial guidance to emerging and mid-sized organizations, has added Veronica Edwards as a Financial Analyst on the firm’s rapidly-growing Upstate team.…

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2 Specialists Join Derrick, Stubbs & Stith

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, has added a senior tax specialist and an audit and assurance specialist to its staff, bringing to 22 the number of professionals…

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Endurance Hiker and Author Andra Watkins Speaks at Rotary Club of Sumter

August 7, 2014

SUMTER, SC – Andra Watkins, author of the To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis, speaks at the Rotary Club of Sumter this week. The Rotarians invited Watkins to…

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Residential Design-Build Firm Expands, Forms Gallup & LaFitte Inc.

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Residential design-build firm Gallup & Gallup is proud to announce the addition of two new partners. R.B. Gallup and Robert LaFitte have joined residential designer Dick Gallup…

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Endurance Hiker and Author Andra Watkins Speaks at Rotary Club of Sumter

August 7, 2014

SUMTER, SC – Andra Watkins, author of the To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis, speaks at the Rotary Club of Sumter this week. The Rotarians invited Watkins to…

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Michal Kalwajtys joins Callison Tighe as an associate

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Michal Kalwajtys, who’s practiced law in Columbia for more than a year, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson LLC as an associate. He’ll concentrate on employment law.…

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Residential Design-Build Firm Expands, Forms Gallup & LaFitte Inc.

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Residential design-build firm Gallup & Gallup is proud to announce the addition of two new partners. R.B. Gallup and Robert LaFitte have joined residential designer Dick Gallup…

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2 Specialists Join Derrick, Stubbs & Stith

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, has added a senior tax specialist and an audit and assurance specialist to its staff, bringing to 22 the number of professionals…

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A.T. LOCKE Adds Veronica Edwards as Financial Analyst

August 7, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC- A.T.LOCKE, which provides accounting services, business analysis and financial guidance to emerging and mid-sized organizations, has added Veronica Edwards as a Financial Analyst on the firm’s rapidly-growing Upstate team.…

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Anderson Featured in Where to Retire Magazine

August 6, 2014

Anderson, SC, has been selected a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions. Anderson is one of…

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Cruver Receives Angels in Adoption Award

August 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Dan Cruver, a 1994 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently selected by U.S. Senator Tim Scott as a recipient of the 2014 Angels in Adoption Award.…

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Womble Carlyle’s Shunta Grant Named to Lawyers Of Color’s 2014 Hot List

August 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, S.C.— Womble Carlyle attorney Shunta Grant has been named to Lawyers Of Color’s 2014 Hot List, which salutes minority attorneys excelling in the legal profession. The 2014 Hot List honorees, who…

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Six Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to “Legal Elite of the Upstate”

August 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorneys Ron Cardwell, Jennie Cluverius, David Gossett, John Hardaway, Amy Allen Hinson and William W. “Billy” Wilkins have been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “Legal…

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A.T. LOCKE Adds Veronica Edwards as Financial Analyst

August 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – A.T.LOCKE, which provides accounting services, business analysis and financial guidance to emerging and mid-sized organizations, has added Veronica Edwards as a Financial Analyst on the firm’s rapidly-growing…

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Lucas the Beaver Brings Home First Prize

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Lucas the Beaver, star of an engaging children’s book about following one’s dreams, is now a first-place award winner. Lucas’s story recounts the journey of a youngster…

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Lucas the Beaver Brings Home First Prize

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Lucas the Beaver, star of an engaging children’s book about following one’s dreams, is now a first-place award winner. Lucas’s story recounts the journey of a youngster…

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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill

August 6, 2014

S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…

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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill

August 6, 2014

S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…

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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…

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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…

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Automotive Group Presents Donation to Food Banks for 3rd Year in a Row

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Jim Hudson is presented a combined gift of $100,000 to local food banks to support their needs during the critical summer months.  The donations include a gift from…

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Fence industry names Columbia contractor to its Hall of Fame

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Charlie Weston of Guardian Fence in Columbia was named to the American Fencing Association Hall of Fame Class of 2014. To be eligible, AFA Hall of Fame members…

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Colonial Life names four to leadership roles

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life has named four individuals leadership roles on its Columbia campus. Gavin Dean has joined the growth markets team as assistant vice president. He will partner with…

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Council adopts Mayor Benjamin’s “Refugee Children” resolution

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Council today adopted a resolution proposed by Mayor Steve Benjamin that welcomes unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children placed with sponsor families in the city and calls…

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Provo City Utilities Selects AAC Utility Partners to Lead Technology Assessment

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Provo City Utilities, located in Provo Utah, has selected AAC Utility Partners to provide consulting services in conjunction with creating a technology assessment of its legacy Customer Information…

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Colliers International Welcomes Peggy Jewell to its Property Management Team

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announces the addition of Peggy Jewell, CPM, to its commercial property management team.  Jewell will serve as property manager for The Tower at 1301 Gervais and…

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Columbia Chamber Announces Leadership Columbia 2014-2015 Class

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia (LC), a program for emerging and existing leaders sponsored by the Columbia Chamber, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Class of 2014-2015. This group of…

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Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Announces 2014-2015 Advisory Board Members

August 6, 2014

Allen Bridgers to Chair Leadership Columbia Alumni Association   COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia Alumni Association, a program created and managed by the Columbia Chamber, has announced its 2014-2015 Advisory…

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District Five Offers Golden Passes To Senior Citizens

August 6, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is encouraging senior citizens to be involved and active in district-sponsored events and activities. District Five is again offering Golden Passes to residents who…

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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…

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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…

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Bosch Security Systems to open new distribution center in Spartanburg County

August 5, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a leading global supplier of security, safety and communications products, solutions and services, plans to open a new distribution center in Spartanburg County.  In addition to…

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Bosch Security Systems to open new distribution center in Spartanburg County

August 5, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a leading global supplier of security, safety and communications products, solutions and services, plans to open a new distribution center in Spartanburg County.  In addition to…

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Mashburn Construction Welcomes New Employees

August 5, 2014

Mashburn Construction welcomed new employees to the company:     Boyd Brown joins Mashburn’s Columbia office as a Business Developer. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Boyd formerly…

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Mashburn Construction Welcomes New Employees

August 5, 2014

Mashburn Construction welcomed new employees to the company:     Boyd Brown joins Mashburn’s Columbia office as a Business Developer. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Boyd formerly…

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Chapin High School’s Mary Margaret Dyches Receives College Scholarship From Workers’ Compensation Insurer

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce that recent Chapin High School graduate Mary Margaret Dyches was the recipient of a $1,000 award from the Self Insurers Fund 2014 Scholarship Program. An…

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Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…

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Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…

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Town of Lexington Earns Elite Achievers Award from the SC Chapter of Government Management Information Sciences

August 5, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – The Town of Lexington was honored with the Elite Achievers Award from the SC.GMIS for our Patrol Division Device Management Project at their July 24, 2014 Project Management…

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Clif Bodiford CPAs merges practice into Scott and Company CPAs

August 5, 2014

Financial services expertise expands, enhances Scott and Company reach and capabilities   COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2014 – Columbia-based Clifton Bodiford CPA’s has merged its practice into…

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Todd & Moore Sporting Goods to Celebrate 70th Anniversary

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Todd & Moore Sporting Goods will celebrate its 70th Anniversary on Thursday, August 7th at 620 Huger Street in downtown Columbia with a huge in-store event.  The…

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Bon Secours Medical Group Adds Three New Physicians

August 4, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of three doctors to its local physician network: Carolina Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) welcomes Hans T. Carlson, MD, to…

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NBSC Names Kennedy to Board of Directors

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Lou Kennedy to its South Carolina Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Lou has joined our board.…

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NBSC Names Kennedy to Board of Directors

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Lou Kennedy to its South Carolina Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Lou has joined our board.…

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National Tenants Compete for Limited Retail Space

August 4, 2014

KEY TAKEAWAYS Market vacancy rate is down to 6.32%.  Downtown vacancy rate is just 3.56%.  Rental rates averaged $17.72 per square foot for shop space with some tenants seeing rates…

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Clif Bodiford CPAs merges practice into Scott and Company CPAs

August 4, 2014

Financial services expertise expands, enhances Scott and Company reach and capabilities   COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2014 – Columbia-based Clifton Bodiford CPA’s has merged its practice into…

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Attorney Janice Holmes Accepted into the Leadership Columbia Class of 2015

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that attorney Janice Holmes has been selected into the Leadership Columbia Class of 2015.  Established in 1973 by the Greater Columbia…

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