City Center Partnership Appoints Martha Studstill of Uptown on Main as Chair of its Marketing & Communications Committee
July 16, 2014Columbia, SC – City Center Partnership (CCP) announced that Martha Studstill, owner of Uptown on Main, has been appointed chair of CCP’s Marketing & Communications Committee. She will help manage the committee’s strategic…
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Striped Pig Distillery’s beloved mascot banned from King Street’s Second Sunday
July 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – When Charleston City Paper named Striped Pig Distillery’s mascot, Jackson the Striped Pig, the “Best Liquor Branding” in the city, people began to take even more notice…
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Coleman Elected to Serve as President for SCADA
July 14, 2014SC Automobile Dealers Elect Gregg L. Coleman of Travelers Rest, to Lead 2014-15 Year COLUMBIA, SC – Gregg L. Coleman of George Coleman Ford, Inc. in Travelers Rest, has been elected President…
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Coleman Elected to Serve as President for SCADA
July 14, 2014
SC Automobile Dealers Elect Gregg L. Coleman of Travelers Rest, to Lead 2014-15 Year COLUMBIA, SC – Gregg L. Coleman of George Coleman Ford, Inc. in Travelers Rest, has been elected President…
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Cottoning Up to a Pair of Golf Polo Greats
July 10, 2014By Mike Dojc In the sweat-wicking, dry-fitting, climate-cooling franken-fabrics era, a few brazen brands have decided to turn back the clock to when cotton was king. We cozy up…
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Low-Price Grocery Leader ALDI Opens First Lexington Store July 24
July 7, 2014Grocer Introduces Shoppers to Big Savings and Better Quality LEXINGTON, SC – On Thursday, July 24, ALDI, the nation’s low-price grocery leader*, will offer shoppers a smarter alternative as it opens its…
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Mira Winery Unveils New Charleston Landmark, Destination
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – A distinctively Charleston landmark was unveiled today, an 18 by 29 foot mural marking the location of a future destination for wine lovers – Mira Winery’s Napa…
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TINA Stephens™ to open Friday at 278 King Street
June 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – TINA Stephens™ announced the opening of its newest retail location in the heart of Charleston’s famed King Street Shopping District. Soft opening will occur Friday July 4 at 10:00…
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Revitalization at County’s Decker Center Starting on the Inside
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Visitors to the large, dimly lit space at the former Decker Mall this week could be excused for thinking they stumbled onto the set of a courtroom…
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Carolina Café Honors Kelly Hunnewell as They Expand to New Location in West Columbia
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina Cafe is growing. Columbia’s favorite place for bagels and other tasty treats has expanded with a new café, bakery and commercial kitchen in the Food Lion shopping…
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Scott Middleton, CEO of Agapé Senior
June 26, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: It’s a big deal when any company chooses…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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Three South Carolina entrepreneurs bring 120,000 smiles to market
June 18, 2014
New company’s product breaks state sales records; consumers, retailers and distributors line up for more COLUMBIA, SC – Happiness for three South Carolina-bred entrepreneurs came in the form of a…
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Three South Carolina entrepreneurs bring 120,000 smiles to market
June 18, 2014
New company’s product breaks state sales records; consumers, retailers and distributors line up for more COLUMBIA, SC – Happiness for three South Carolina-bred entrepreneurs came in the form of a…
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Ultimate Comfort and Sophisticated Style Highlight Eyewear Additions at Greenville EyeCare
June 10, 2014
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA Contact Lenses, AIR OPTIX COLORS Contact Lenses, Bobbi Brown and Fendi Designer Frames Now Available in Optical Center GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider…
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Faherty Brand Mobile Beach House Bringing “Endless Summer” to EDENS Trenholm Plaza Saturday, June 14
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 14, 2014 ~ Pop-up shop to sell sustainable beachwear with food, drinks and live music COLUMBIA, SC – Cutting-edge, sustainable beachwear designers Faherty Brand are bringing their East…
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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…
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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…
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Loggerhead Apparel partners with Renowned Wildlife Photographer to raise funds for Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts
June 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Loggerhead Apparel, based in Greenville, S.C., has partnered with renowned wildlife photographer Ben Hicks, based in Boca Raton, FL, to raise much needed funds for the Gumbo…
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Loggerhead Apparel partners with Renowned Wildlife Photographer to raise funds for Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts
June 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Loggerhead Apparel, based in Greenville, S.C., has partnered with renowned wildlife photographer Ben Hicks, based in Boca Raton, FL, to raise much needed funds for the Gumbo…
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Candlefish To Open This Fall at 71 Wentworth Street
June 2, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Buddy Bebergal and Kit Regnery of Carolina Commercial Real Estate (CCRE) announced today that they have leased the space at 71 Wentworth Street to Candlefish, a new …
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City To Offer Weekend Promotion At Spring Street Garage
May 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning this week, the City of Greenville will offer a special parking promotion on Fridays and Saturdays at the Spring Street Garage, located at 316 South Spring…
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Amanda Stephenson, Owner of Rolling Rack Boutique
May 23, 2014Amanda Stephenson talks about Rolling Rack Boutique, her clothing store on wheels. [vimeo url=”http://vimeo.com/83450858″]
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Columbia Moe’s Southwest Grill Supports “Saving Eliza”
May 23, 2014Local Burrito Joint Donates $1 for Every Kids’ Meal Sold in May to Support “Cure Sanfilippo Syndrome” COLUMBIA, SC – Moe’s Southwest Grill is rallying around a great cause by donating…
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TrueHypnosis Opens In Charleston
May 20, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Mozart is said to have composed an opera while doing it, and Albert Einstein apparently enjoyed it daily … hypnosis. For centuries, hypnosis has helped people get…
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Wonder Works Opens Corporate Headquarters; Awarded “2013 Excellence Award” by Astra
May 15, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Christine Osborne, Owner of Wonder Works with stores in Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, downtown Charleston, and on Kiawah Island, S.C., announced that the company has opened a…
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Southern Tide Adds News Marketing Manager and Director of Merchandising
May 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Southern Tide has hired Kathryn Hilton as marketing manager and Tyler North as director of merchandising. With years of experience in brand strategy, marketing efforts and management of…
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MACK Home Host Spring Open House April 22, 2014, 4:30-9 p.m.
April 15, 2014Meet the artist, shop the storewide sale and enjoy refreshments COLUMBIA, SC – April 14, 2014 – MACK Home, Columbia’s exclusive full-scale interior design firm and home décor boutique, is hosting a…
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MACK Home Hosts Spring Open House April 22, 2014, 4:30-9 p.m.
April 15, 2014Meet the artist, shop the storewide sale and enjoy refreshments COLUMBIA, SC – April 14, 2014 – MACKHome, Columbia’s exclusive full-scale interior design firm and homedécor boutique, is hosting a Spring Open…
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Popular Subscription Box Trend Comes to Lowcountry with Launch of Charleston Epicurean
April 11, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – April 14, 2104 – With everything from the latest fashions to pet treats now available by monthly subscription, the subscription box model is taking the retail industry…
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2013 Holiday Sales Show Opening Soon in Camden!
November 21, 2013CAMDEN, SC – December 6-18, 2013 – The Holiday shopping season has begun and the 2013 Holiday Sales Show at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is just…
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Habitat for Humanity opens Simpsonville ReStore
October 30, 2013SIMPSONVILLE, SC – October 30, 2013 – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has added its first ReStore in the Golden Strip community. Habitat Greenville and City of Simpsonville officials…
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MACK Home hosts LEE Industries launch party, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m.
October 1, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 1, 2013 – Contemporary design and home décor outpost MACK Home is now carrying the coveted LEE Industries line of eco-friendly upholstered furniture. To celebrate the new…
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MACK Home hosts LEE Industries launch party, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m.
October 1, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 1, 2013 – Contemporary design and home décor outpost MACK Home is now carrying the coveted LEE Industries line of eco-friendly upholstered furniture. To celebrate the…
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Leave your work stress behind: Upstream introduces mindfulness techniques for the workplace Fall 2013 Mindfulness Class Series begins September 18, 2013
August 23, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2013 – When you’re stressed, especially if you work in a high-pressure environment, you often carry that anxiety with you wherever you go. Upstream founders…
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Dianne’s on Devine Offers Memorabilia, Décor and Equipment at Auction
August 8, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 8, 2013 – After 24 years, Dianne’s on Devine closed earlier this spring, and the restaurant’s owners have planned an auction of kitchen and bar equipment,…
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From Heartbreaks To Heart Knots
July 29, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 29, 2013 – Mary Kent Hearon’s jewelry collection is designed around her signature piece: The Heart Knot. Woven together from colorful cords of cotton, silk, rayon…
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Changing Skin… Changing Lives
July 11, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 12, 2013 – Everyone wants to present their best face. Isn’t it your turn? What Proactiv Solutions founders Drs. Rodan and Fields did for acne, they…
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The 2013 Spring/Summer Collection Arrives at Gwen Rawls
May 14, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 14, 2013 – With an evolving variety of styles from some of Italy’s most celebrated designers, Gwen Rawls Italian Shoe Boutique announces the arrival of its…
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Best Chevrolet hires new GSM
May 1, 2013EASLEY, SC – May 1, 2013 – Keith Knoerr has been hired as the new general sales manager for Best Chevrolet of Easley. A native of Seneca, Knoerr has spent…
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Congaree Vista Guild Welcomes New Development and Urban Outfitters to the Neighborhood
March 1, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – March 1, 2013 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in…
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SHE Columbia: The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend hits the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, February 8 – 10, 2013
January 3, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 3, 2013 – SHE Columbia: The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend is set for February 8 – 10, 2013 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. SHE Columbia benefits…
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Money Saving Coupons for whole Family
December 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 21, 2012 – Coupon Mom Dad specializes in delivering the latest and best coupons direct to you. As a coupon aggregation site we scour the web…
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Main Street Business Owners Thank Columbia
November 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 20, 2012 – This holiday season it is Main Street’s turn to thank the people of Columbia for the growth and excitement they bring to downtown.…
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Piattoni thrills crowd at The Woodlands at Furman
November 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – November 14, 2012 – A packed house of area residents received a tutorial on antiques from renowned appraiser Gary Piattoni at The Woodlands at Furman Tuesday. Piattoni…
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GWEN RAWLS Italian Shoe Boutique Opens August 23 in Columbia's Trenholm Plaza
August 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2012 – Columbia’s retail scene enters a new level of sophistication and international style as Gwen Rawls Italian Shoe Boutique opens its doors, Thursday, August…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris® Home Hires General Manager for New Boutique
August 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – August 6, 2012 – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a full-service interior design firm and retail furnishings shop, has hired Patty Clark to serve…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris® Home Promotes Walker
July 31, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – July 31, 2012 – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a full-service interior design firm and retail furnishings shop, has promoted Macy Walker to retail…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris® Home to Open Retail Boutique at the Shops at Greenridge
July 23, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – July 23, 2012 – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a full-service interior design firm and retail furnishings shop, has announced it plans to open…
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