Where Political Communications and Public Relations Meet
July 20, 2018
For over a decade, I have worked hard to achieve professional success in different but similar professional paths. I began my professional career in the media, then ventured into politics,…
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Greg Lapointe named president of South State Bank
July 20, 2018
South State Corporation announced the promotion of key leaders, as two of the company’s senior executives prepare for retirement. South State Bank President and CEO John F. Windley (65), a 43-year banking…
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South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame inducts two new members
July 18, 2018Michael P. Nieri and J. Coleman Shouse The South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame trustees inducted Michael P. Nieri from Columbia, S.C. and J. Coleman Shouse from Greenville, S.C. …
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Dynamic Brands launching Chesterfield County operations
July 18, 2018
New, 65,000-square-foot facility to bring $3.8 million investment Dynamic Brands, a Richmond, Va.-headquartered parent company for a portfolio of premium golf and recreational accessory brands, is relocating manufacturing and warehouse…
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Colliers International’s David Lockwood receives Counselor of Real Estate designation
July 16, 2018
Prestigious CRE designation awarded by peers to only the most trusted professionals in real estate. David Lockwood has been invited to become a Counselor of Real Estate (CRE), an esteemed…
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UofSC approves budget; tuition growth slowest in two decades
July 11, 2018
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a system-wide budget for 2018-19 that will slow tuition growth to 2.9 percent or less on most campuses—the lowest increase since…
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Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. launching operations in Charleston County
July 11, 2018
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc., a global transport and logistics company, is launching operations in Charleston County. With this new facility, the company will be creating 180 jobs over the next…
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Columbia City Manager Spotlight – July 2018
July 10, 2018
By Teresa Wilson The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City…
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SCE&G files lawsuit in federal court challenging new South Carolina law
July 2, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), a subsidiary of SCANA Corporation , filed a lawsuit on Friday, June 29, 2018 challenging the constitutionality of a South Carolina law significantly…
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SCANA reduces quarterly dividend rate by 80 percent
June 28, 2018
SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 12.37 cents per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. The quarterly cash dividend has been reduced from…
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Synthomer expanding its manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
June 28, 2018
British-based Chemical Company Investing $16 Million Synthomer announced plans to expand its existing manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. The company is investing $16 million and is expected to create 10…
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AT&T South Carolina State President Pamela Lackey announces intention to retire
June 28, 2018
After more than 20 years with AT&T, Pamela Lackey, President of AT&T South Carolina, has announced her intention to retire, effective June 30, 2018. “I feel so very blessed to have…
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House passes VC Summer conference committee reports
June 27, 2018
Provides Rate Relief and Repeals Base Load Review Act Provisions included in conference reports on S. 954 and H.4375: Reduces the nuclear surcharge from over 18% to 3.19% by removing…
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The Top 4 Mistakes Made While Managing a Crisis
June 25, 2018
By Erin Sanders Senior Communications Advisor with NP Strategy No one wants a crisis. Understandably, most people don’t even want to think about a crisis… unless it’s happening to…
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Volvo Cars launch new S60 sports sedan – the first Volvo car made in the USA
June 24, 2018
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, revealed the new S60 luxury sedan at the company’s first American manufacturing plant outside Charleston, South Carolina. The new South Carolina plant is officially…
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SC Commerce Director Bobby Hitt receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
June 20, 2018The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt with its Distinguished Service Award during the 2018 SCEDA Annual Conference held in May at…
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Former S.C. Governor, U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley to be honored with downtown Greenville sculpture
June 19, 2018The Greenville community will memorialize the work of Greenville native and Furman University graduate Richard W. “Dick” Riley through a sculpture representing his extraordinary public leadership and commitment to quality…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Engage talent
June 19, 2018
SCRA’s seed capital investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment in ENGAGE Talent, based in Mount Pleasant, SC. This is the second tranche for the company that was accepted as an SC…
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UofSC listed among top patent-producing universities in the world
June 14, 2018
The University of South Carolina is again listed as one the top patent-producing universities in the world, a distinction it has held for six years in a row. The newly…
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Areas of Progress – June 14
June 13, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. Volunteer firefighters on the increase in…
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Introducing our new advice column: Communications, PR and more from NP Strategy
June 13, 2018
By Heather Matthews NP Strategy “Free PR advice from a top, local strategic communications agency!” Sound too good to be true? Well, for the next twelve months that is…
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South Carolina receives A grade for manufacturing
June 13, 2018
South Carolina receives an “A” in manufacturing and “C-“ for logistics in a report from Ball State University. South Carolina improved from “B” to “B+” in Diversification, “C-” to “C”…
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Midlands Technical College and the University of South Carolina build seamless transfer to address critical teacher shortage
June 13, 2018As South Carolina faces a growing teacher shortage, academic leaders from the University of South Carolina’s College of Education and Midlands Technical College came together on June 12 to sign…
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The City Manager’s Spotlight
June 8, 2018
By Teresa Wilson The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City…
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Parents and grandparents, business and civic leaders unite to form Charleston Coalition for Kids
June 6, 2018
Group calls for real, transformative change for Charleston County Schools Today, dozens of Charleston County parents, grandparents, business and civic leaders officially announced the formation of Charleston Coalition for Kids.…
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Gifts name Citadel’s School of Science and Mathematics for Swain family
June 6, 2018Photo left to right: David and Mary Swain, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, Deborah and Chris Swain The Citadel is proud to announce a pair of substantial gifts to name the…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – June 7
June 6, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. More feet on the ground at…
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Arts charter school to open in Columbia on North Main Street
June 6, 2018The Midlands Arts Conservatory (MAC) is pleased to announce our new school facility at 3806 North Main Street in Columbia. The school will open in the Fall with a focus…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs nine bills aimed at combating opioid Eepidemic in S.C.
June 5, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by the co-chairmen of the House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee, Rep. Phyllis Henderson and Rep. Russell Fry, cabinet agency officials, addiction treatment professionals, and…
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Former Wofford College Chaplain Rev. Dr. Talmage B. Skinner Jr. has died
May 31, 2018
The Rev. Dr. Talmage Boyd Skinner Jr., former Perkins-Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion at Wofford College and a member of the Class of 1956, died away early this morning (Thursday, May…
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SCANA Corporation sets date for a special shareholder meeting for vote on merger agreement with Dominion Energy
May 30, 2018
SCANA Corporation Sets Date for its 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced today that it has established a record date of May 31, 2018, and a meeting date…
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Frank B. Holding, retired Executive Vice Chairman of First Citizens BancShares, First Citizens Bank, dies
May 30, 2018
Frank Brown Holding, retired executive vice chairman of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and its First Citizens Bank subsidiary, died May 26, 2018, in Smithfield at age 89. For nearly six…
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Koops, Inc. expanding Greenville County manufacturing operations
May 30, 2018
Automation systems producer creating 20 new jobs Koops, Inc., a manufacturer of automation systems, is growing its existing Greenville County production operations. The company’s $2.2 million investment is projected to…
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ACRE selects entrepreneurs for funding and mentoring
May 29, 2018
Five South Carolina agribusiness entrepreneurs are one step closer to taking their businesses to the marketplace or expanding an existing start-up, thanks to a competitive application and pitch process offered…
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The Richland-Lexington Airport District announces new Executive Director
May 23, 2018
The Richland-Lexington Airport District has promoted Michael A. Gula, A.A.E., to the position of Executive Director of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) after a national recruitment initiative. Columbia Metropolitan Airport…
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Engenius names a Chief Operating Officer
May 22, 2018
Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius today announced the promotion of TJ Deluccia to Chief Operating Officer. Deluccia’s primary responsibility will be to oversee the daily operations and…
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Keurig Green Mountain creating 500 jobs in South Carolina with new Spartanburg County operations
May 21, 2018
Leading coffee company to invest $350 million in community Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig), a leader in specialty coffee and innovative single-serve brewing systems, announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art…
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Halls Chophouse to open in Columbia October 15
May 18, 2018
The Hall Management Group announced the opening of a new Halls Chophouse October 15, in Columbia, South Carolina. . “It’s a dream come true. Our family and our management team wanted…
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Columbia College inaugurates the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina
May 18, 2018
The Women-driven Community has a Common Purpose to Add Jobs, Increase Revenue and Achieve Economic Independence Columbia College celebrates the establishment of the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina, a hub…
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Areas of Progress – May 17
May 17, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. Conway lights up The…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 10
May 10, 2018
. . . Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. . . . .…
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Pendleton Place names Jed Dews as new Executive Director
May 8, 2018
Succession Plan leads to internal change in leadership After implementing an agency succession plan, Pendleton Place is proud to announce Jed Dews as the new Executive Director. For more than…
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Dominion Energy dedicates South Carolina’s largest solar farm in Jasper County
May 6, 2018
Dominion Energy today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the state’s largest solar farm in Ridgeland, S.C. The 71.4-megawatt Solvay Solar Energy-Jasper County, S.C., solar array, and the 10-megawatt companion Ridgeland…
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Dominion Energy dedicates South Carolina’s largest solar farm in Jasper County
May 6, 2018
Dominion Energy today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the state’s largest solar farm in Ridgeland, S.C. The 71.4-megawatt Solvay Solar Energy-Jasper County, S.C., solar array, and the 10-megawatt companion Ridgeland…
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David M. Ross joins SC Bar as Executive Director
May 3, 2018
South Carolina Bar President Babs Warner has announced that David M. Ross has accepted the position of executive director. Ross replaces executive director Bob Wells upon his retirement after 33…
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EQT completes purchase of majority stake in Spirit Communications
May 3, 2018
Combination of Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks Will Create a Super-Regional Fiber Bandwidth Provider Operating in Nine States in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Lumos Networks Corp. (“Lumos”) and Spirit Communications (“Spirit”) announced…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 3
May 2, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. South Carolinians Saving More for College…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 3
May 2, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. South Carolinians Saving More for College…
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The COMET welcomes its new Director
May 2, 2018
The COMET is proud to announce and welcome John Andoh as the new Executive Director of the Central Midlands Transit Authority (The COMET). Andoh will be responsible for the administration…
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The COMET welcomes its new Director
May 2, 2018
The COMET is proud to announce and welcome John Andoh as the new Executive Director of the Central Midlands Transit Authority (The COMET). Andoh will be responsible for the administration…
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