Fruit Of The Loom To Double Size Of Berkeley County Distribution Center
July 2, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 49 New Jobs In Summerville BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Fruit of the Loom announced today plans to expand the company’s Berkeley County distribution center. The addition…
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Secretary of State Offers Free Notary Public Training Seminars Across South Carolina
June 25, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering two regional notary public seminar this summer and fall for all midlands-area South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming…
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Secretary of State Offers Free Notary Public Training Seminars Across South Carolina
June 25, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering two regional notary public seminar this summer and fall for all midlands-area South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming…
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Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory
June 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…
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Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory
June 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…
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Enjoy Charleston County Public Library Programs in July
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Enjoy the wide variety of free classes, programs, exhibits and events throughout July. Check out some of these programs geared toward adults: SPECIAL EVENTS Reading Wave:…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2014
June 20, 2014
Unemployment Rate Holding Steady In May, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent, reflecting no change from April’s estimate. An increase of 736 people moved the estimated…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2014
June 20, 2014Unemployment Rate Holding Steady In May, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent, reflecting no change from April’s estimate. An increase of 736 people moved the estimated…
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New Bridges on the way due to New Funding Measure
June 19, 2014The first contract to build South Carolina bridges using ACT 98 funding has been awarded and construction will begin in coming weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of…
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New Bridges on the way due to New Funding Measure
June 19, 2014The first contract to build South Carolina bridges using ACT 98 funding has been awarded and construction will begin in coming weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of…
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Tom Upshaw honored with Order of the Palmetto and named USCB scholarship
June 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Tom Upshaw, Palmetto Electric Cooperative President and CEO, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and honored with a $100,000 endowed scholarship…
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Tom Upshaw honored with Order of the Palmetto and named USCB scholarship
June 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Tom Upshaw, Palmetto Electric Cooperative President and CEO, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and honored with a $100,000 endowed scholarship…
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Graham Secures Charleston Harbor Deepening Funds
June 18, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Appropriations Energy & Water subcommittee, applauded the passage of its FY 2015 appropriations bill which contains…
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Graham Secures Charleston Harbor Deepening Funds
June 18, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Appropriations Energy & Water subcommittee, applauded the passage of its FY 2015 appropriations bill which contains…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Celebrate Over 50,000 New Jobs Since January 2011
June 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and state business leaders today responded to the news that South Carolina has announced over 50,000 new jobs since 2011. This benchmark was reached on the same…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Celebrate Over 50,000 New Jobs Since January 2011
June 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and state business leaders today responded to the news that South Carolina has announced over 50,000 new jobs since 2011. This benchmark was reached on the same…
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SC SBDC honors Charleston Defense Contractors Association
June 17, 2014CHARLESTON, SC — The SC Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) recently honored the Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) with the Partner of Distinction Award. This award is in appreciation…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Senator Tim Scott Continues to Press For Answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs For South Carolina’s Veterans
June 16, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of the Senate passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen access for veterans to health care services and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S.…
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Senator Tim Scott Continues to Press For Answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs For South Carolina’s Veterans
June 16, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of the Senate passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen access for veterans to health care services and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S.…
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National Defense Briefs – June 16, 2014
June 15, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nineteenth in the series, National Defense Briefs. Each week we bring to readers of MidlandsBiz.com updates aimed at informing with timely military and homeland-security…
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National Defense Briefs – June 16, 2014
June 15, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nineteenth in the series, National Defense Briefs. Each week we bring to readers of MidlandsBiz.com updates aimed at informing with timely military and homeland-security…
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Eckstrom earns promotion in State Guard
June 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has been promoted to the rank of Major General with the S.C. State Guard. Eckstrom, who previously held the rank of Brigadier General,…
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Eckstrom earns promotion in State Guard
June 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has been promoted to the rank of Major General with the S.C. State Guard. Eckstrom, who previously held the rank of Brigadier General,…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks on Her Confirmation
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Bruce Howe Hendricks was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate today for a seat on the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina. “Brucie” Hendricks…
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Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks on Her Confirmation
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Bruce Howe Hendricks was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate today for a seat on the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina. “Brucie” Hendricks…
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National Defense Briefs
June 9, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Eighteenth in the series, National Defense Briefs. Each week we bring to readers of MidlandsBiz.com updates aimed at informing with timely military and homeland-security news…
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National Defense Briefs
June 9, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Eighteenth in the series, National Defense Briefs. Each week we bring to readers of MidlandsBiz.com updates aimed at informing with timely military and homeland-security news…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director
June 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…
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Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director
June 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…
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Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour
June 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…
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Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour
June 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…
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Palmetto Poll Shows Voter Support for Incumbents in SC
June 4, 2014CLEMSON, SC — The first Clemson University Palmetto Poll of 2014, taken just before Democratic and Republican primary voters go to the polls Tuesday, finds incumbents doing well, some unfamiliarity with…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs H.3540 – Gubernatorial Appointment Of The Adjutant General
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was today joined by Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., South Carolina’s Adjutant General, and members of the General Assembly in signing House Bill 3540. The…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs H.3540 – Gubernatorial Appointment Of The Adjutant General
June 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was today joined by Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., South Carolina’s Adjutant General, and members of the General Assembly in signing House Bill 3540.…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs H.3540 – Gubernatorial Appointment Of The Adjutant General
June 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was today joined by Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., South Carolina’s Adjutant General, and members of the General Assembly in signing House Bill…
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Governor Nikki Haley Announces Hurricane Awareness Week
June 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley issued a statewide proclamation recognizing June 1-7 as Hurricane Awareness Week. The proclamation highlights the importance of hurricane preparedness across the state before the onset of the 2014…
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Governor Nikki Haley Announces Hurricane Awareness Week
June 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley issued a statewide proclamation recognizing June 1-7 as Hurricane Awareness Week. The proclamation highlights the importance of hurricane preparedness across the state before the onset of the…
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Graham Requests Hearing on Exchange of Taliban Leaders for Sergeant Bergdahl
June 3, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today wrote Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin and Ranking Member Jim Inhofe to request an immediate hearing on the exchange of…
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Graham Requests Hearing on Exchange of Taliban Leaders for Sergeant Bergdahl
June 3, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today wrote Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin and Ranking Member Jim Inhofe to request an immediate hearing on the exchange of…
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Governor Nikki Haley Holds Hurricane Preparedness Meetings In Coastal Counties
June 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined Kim Stenson, Director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), in a series of hurricane readiness meetings with state, local government, and public…
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Southern Region Of South Carolina To Net 300 New Jobs, $38 Million In Investments
May 30, 2014Seven Companies To Locate Or Expand In Six-County Region COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined state and local economic development officials in Allendale on Thursday evening to announce…
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Southern Region Of South Carolina To Net 300 New Jobs, $38 Million In Investments
May 30, 2014Seven Companies To Locate Or Expand In Six-County Region COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined state and local economic development officials in Allendale on Thursday evening to announce…
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Transportation Sales Tax Programs See 155.4% ROI
May 29, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The transportation sales tax programs in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties have resulted in a 155.4% return on investment according to a study released by the Charleston Metro Chamber…
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SC Babies Born On 529 Day Celebrated With $529 College Savings Grants
May 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. is announcing the second annual privately funded Future Scholar 529 Palmettobaby grant program on National 529 College Savings Day, Thursday, May 29, 2014. The Palmettobabyprogram was…
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