NAI Earle Furman Releases Year-End Market Reports
February 2, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 2, 2011 – NAI Earle Furman has released their year-end 2010 market reports for the Upstate of South Carolina. Industrial Sector Industrial Broker, Grice Hunt commented,…
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A Video Conversation with Zac Painter & Sara Raynor, Founders of Loggerhead Apparel
January 26, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – January 27, 2011 – With a vision of impacting the local economy as well as helping to protect an endangered species, two Upstate entrepreneurs have come…
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Governor Nikki R. Haley’s Inaugural Address
January 12, 2011Wednesday, January 12, 2011 The Statehouse, Columbia GOVERNOR NIKKI R. HALEY: I want to thank each and every one of you for coming out on this beautiful, chilly morning. On…
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Commerce 2010 Recruitment Efforts Result in the Purchase or Lease of Over 5 Million Square Feet of Available Industrial Space
January 7, 2011COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 5, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today that its 2010 recruitment efforts have resulted in the sale or lease of over 5,000,000…
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Huntington Foam Announces New Facility in Spartanburg County
December 23, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – December 23, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Futures Group of Spartanburg County today announced that Huntington Foam LLC, a custom shape…
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Peace Center Launches 20th Anniversary Campaign
December 1, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 30, 2010 – The Peace Center for the Performing Arts announces it has raised $11 million in early pledges towards its goal of $21.5 million to…
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Upstate SC Alliance Responds to Anderson County Finance Committee Recommendation
November 8, 2010UPSTATE, SC – November 8, 2010 – The Upstate SC Alliance is working to fully understand this current situation and we look forward to open dialogue with Anderson County Council…
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Five questions for Maj. Gen. Bob Livingston, S.C. Adjutant General-elect
November 5, 2010Veteran combat commander, Maj. Gen. Bob Livingston, will becomeSouth Carolina’s next Adjutant General – overseeing the 11,000-memberS.C. Military Department, composed of the S.C. Army National Guard, theS.C. Air National Guard,…
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Is This A Good School? Strategies to help evaluate the quality of postsecondary educational programs and schools.
October 15, 2010by Renea Eshlman, of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Is the institution operating legally? State law requires that the SC Commission on Higher Education license most private…
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Saving for College in a Slow Economy
October 15, 2010Saving for college can be even more of a challenge for parents in today’s economy. College costs are steadily rising: public institutions are increasing tuition as state funding dries up,…
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Saving for College in a Slow Economy
October 14, 2010Savingfor college can be even more of a challenge for parents in today’seconomy. College costs are steadily rising: public institutions areincreasing tuition as state funding dries up, while privateinstitutions are…
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Is This A Good School? Strategies to help evaluate the quality of postsecondary educational programs and schools.
October 14, 2010by Renea Eshlman, of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Is the institution operating legally? Statelaw requires that the SC Commission on Higher Education license mostprivate institutions. Licensed institutions…
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Rex recommends first cost-of-living raise for teachers in three years, bus funding
September 11, 2010COLUMBIA – State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex’s 2011-12 budget recommendations to Governor Mark Sanford call on legislators to give teachers their first cost-of-living raises in three years and also…
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Study Pegs Economic Impact of N. Charleston Rail Plan at $73.4 Million Statewide
September 8, 2010NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – September 8, 2010 – An economic impact study released today by a public-private partnership concludes that an intermodal rail and warehousing complex at the Cooper Yard/Macalloy…
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BMW Manufacturing announces production of the New BMW X3
September 2, 2010Expects to continue success established by first-generation X3 SPARTANBURG, SC – September 1, 2010 – BMW Manufacturing announced today that production of the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle got…
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BI-LO Center to Be Managed by Greenville Arena District
September 2, 2010Centerplate, the Venue’s Current Manager, Extends Food Service Role GREENVILLE, SC – September 1, 2010 – The Greenville Arena District(GAD), the agency which owns the BI-LO Center and manages the…
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22 South Carolinians Chosen to Begin Intense Leadership Program
July 30, 2010Liberty Fellowship Announces Class of 2012 GREENVILLE & CHARLESTON, SC – July 27, 2010 – Significant community involvement, success in their chosen field and a commitment to improving South Carolina…
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ZF Group Announce New Manufacturing Operations in South Carolina
July 23, 2010FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY – July 22, 2010 – Gov. Mark Sanford today joined ZF Group in Friedrichshafen, Germany to announce the company’s decision to expand its operations in South Carolina. ZF Group plans…
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Clemson trustees approve budget, academic and facility plans
July 19, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 16, 2010 – Clemson University trustees heard some good news about the upcoming academic year during their quarterly meeting in Greenville. “We are expecting a freshman…
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Rex: political involvement by educators key to continuing public school improvements
June 28, 2010MYRTLE BEACH, SC – June27, 2010 – In his final state of the schools speech to SouthCarolina school administrators, Superintendent of Education Jim Rextouted the K-12 reforms of the past…
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Northern Asia Service Begins at Port of Charleston
June 28, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 24, 2010 – The first ship call in a new, weekly service between Charleston and Northern Asia called the Port of Charleston today. The ANGELES reached Charleston…
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Rex: political involvement by educators key to continuing public school improvements
June 23, 2010MYRTLE BEACH, SC – June 23, 2010 – In his final state of the schools speech to South Carolina school administrators today, Superintendent of Education Jim Rex touted the K-12…
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Charleston Container Volume Rises 28.5% in April
May 16, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – May 18, 2010 – April container shipments through the Port of Charleston jumped 28.5 percent from last year. Both imports and exports showed significant increases over the…
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Kerry-Lieberman Energy Bill Will Protect Consumers and Create Jobs
May 12, 2010CHARLOTTE – The following is a statement from Duke Energy Chairman, President and CEO Jim Rogers about energy and environmental legislation proposed today by Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman.…
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S.C. BlueCross CEO Sellers to Retire; Pankau Promoted to CEO
May 12, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – May 12, 2010 – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina announces that Chairmanand CEO M. Edward Sellers plans to retire as CEO, effective August 1,2010, and that current…
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SC Recognized as a Top 5 Fuel Cell State
April 28, 2010April 28, 2010 – Fuel Cells 2000 in a new report, State of the States: Fuel Cells in America, provides a snapshot of fuel cell and hydrogen activity in the…
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Ten Questions for Bill Connor, candidate for Lt. Gov.
April 15, 2010By W. ThomasSmith Jr. U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Bill Connor is running a mad dash –literally, if you follow him on Facebook and twitter and see where hetravels daily…
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Collaboration and Innovation Key to Delivering a Trained Workforce for Boeing North Charleston
April 14, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 13, 2010 – Yesterday partners from across the state came together to celebrate the grand opening of the Boeing North Charleston Training Center on Trident Technical…
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Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. on Veto of S191 – Recidivism Reduction Act
April 3, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 2, 2010 – Governor Mark Sanford’s veto of S. 191, the Recidivism Reduction Act, is an outrageous affront to the dedicated law enforcement officers who work…
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Clyburn Reacts to Medicaid Expansion Attack
March 31, 2010WASHINGTON, SC – March31, 2010 – Congressman Clyburn issued the following statement today inresponse to attacks from health care reform opponents to the expansion of Medicaid for South Carolina’s working…
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Graham Reaction to Obama Speech on Drilling
March 31, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – March 31, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the ObamaAdministration’s proposal to open additional areas to offshore drilling. “I listened with…
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Rex says South Carolina weighing whether to enter Round 2 federal grant competition
March 30, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – March 29, 2010 – State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex said today that South Carolina is considering whether to enter the second round of competition for hotly…
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Four Moons Restaurant GM Ryan Groeschel and Executive Chef David Quintana
March 25, 2010LowcountryBizSC:What are the origins of the restaurant Four Moons in Orangeburg? Ryan Groeschel:Four Moons is owned by the Tourville family of Orangeburg, SC. Frank Tourville Sr. is the owner of…
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$2 billion in ‘stimulus’ funds received by state government
March 25, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – March 25, 2010 – So far more than $2 billion in federal stimulus money has been received by state government agencies, Comptroller Richard Eckstrom announced today. $2.1…
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Gov. Sanford Welcomes Additional Job Creation at Caterpillar Facility in Newberry
March 16, 2010Caterpillar plans to increase capacity for diesel and gas powered generator sets assembled in Newberry COLUMBIA, SC – March 16, 2010 – Gov. Mark Sanford, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Newberry…
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Senator Graham, Congressmen Clyburn and Spratt Co-Sponsor Rural Energy Savings Program Bill
March 10, 2010COLUMBIA, SC & Washington, DC – March 10, 2010 – House Majority Whip and Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn joined with Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman John Spratt today…
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Senator Graham, Congressmen Clyburn and Spratt Co-Sponsor Rural Energy Savings Program Bill
March 10, 2010Washington, DC – March 10, 2010 – House Majority Whip and Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn joined with Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman John Spratt today to introduce legislation…
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$50 – $500 for new energy efficient appliances
March 6, 2010South Carolina residents planning to purchase new, energy efficient appliances will be eligible to receive rebates ranging from $50 to $500 starting March 31, 2010 The rebates for new ENERGY…
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Central Columbia Market Study
March 3, 2010OverviewThe Central City Columbia market is a combination of four submarkets, Downtown, East Columbia, South Columbia, and North Columbia. It is bounded by the Broad and Congaree Rivers on the…
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Spending transparency for public colleges and universities
March 2, 2010By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller I recently testified at a Senate subcommittee hearing on something that is near and dear to my heart – spending transparency for government. Specifically, I…
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Spending transparency for public colleges and universities
March 2, 2010By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller I recently testified at a Senate subcommittee hearing on something that is near and dear to my heart – spending transparency for government. Specifically, I…
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Costly Fire Sprinklers Should be Homebuyers' Choice
March 2, 2010Code-required smoke alarms proven effective at saving lives COLUMBIA, SC – March 2, 2010 – Members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia continue to actively support a bill…
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Columbia College, Midlands Technical College Formalize, Expand Programs for Transfer Students
February 26, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 26, 2010 – Columbia College and Midlands Technical College (MTC) will formalize an agreement that allows a more seamless transition into Columbia College for MTC students…
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Kathy McKinney Urges South Carolina's Economic Developers to Take Advantage of Stimulus Financing
February 24, 2010Bond Lawyer Touts New Market Tax Credits CHARLESTON, COLUMBIA, FLORENCE, GREENVILLE, & MYRTLE BEACH, SC, AND WASHINGTON, DC – February 24, 2010 – Kathleen C. (Kathy) McKinney, Shareholder of Haynsworth Sinkler…
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U.S. Foodservice Announces Expansion in Lexington County
February 23, 2010Investment expected to bring 100 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – February 23, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Lexington County and the Central S.C. Alliance today announced…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for SCRA USC Innovation Center, Columbia
February 17, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 12th, 2010 – SCRA, the University of South Carolina (USC) and the City of Columbia held a groundbreaking ceremony for the SCRA USC Innovation Center, Columbia, at 1000…
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One Year Later: Stimulus Still Hasn’t Worked
February 17, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – February 17, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the one-year anniversary of the $787 billion stimulus package. Graham voted against the…
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One Year Later: Stimulus Still Hasn’t Worked
February 17, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – February 17, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the one-year anniversary of the $787 billion stimulus package. Graham voted against the…
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SCDOT Activates Winter Weather Road Conditions Report Online as Crews Begin Pre-Treating Roads in Several SC Counties
February 12, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 12, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has activated its online site for winter weather road conditions. Go to www.scdot.org and click on…
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SCDOT Activates Winter Weather Road Conditions Report Online as Crews Begin Pre-Treating Roads in Several SC Counties
February 12, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – February 12, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has activated its online site for winter weather road conditions. Go to www.scdot.org and click on…
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