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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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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$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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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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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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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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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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What if Climate Change is a Hoax?
December 23, 2009Modernization and efficiency would still be good strategies By Jim Rogers Recent news coverage questioning the integrity of scientific research on climate change, based on recently revealed e-mails and documents…
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Lab21 Inc. Announces New North American Headquarters in Greenville
December 19, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 16, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, SCRA, Nexus Medical Partners, the Greenville Area Development Corporation, the City of Greenville and NEXT today announced…
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Rodney Smolla Named 11th President of Furman University
December 16, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – December 15, 2009 – The Furman University Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that it has unanimously approved the appointment of Rodney A. Smolla as the 11th president…
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Statement from First Lady Jenny Sanford
December 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 11, 2009 – As so many of us know, the dissolution of any marriage is a sad and painful process. It is also a very personal…
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A Conversation with Dr. Robert Adams, Director of the REACH Stroke Network at MUSC
December 9, 2009UpstateBizSC: You are fairly new to South Carolina. How and why did you come to MUSC? Dr. Robert Adams:Lucky I guess! (Chuckles) Seriously, I had the unique opportunity to pursue…
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Clemson University Restoration Institute Lands $98 Million Funding to Develop Next-Generation Wind Turbines
November 24, 2009NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – November 23, 2009 – The next-generation wind turbines and drive trains will be tested by the Clemson University Restoration Institute in a move that is expected…
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Department of Energy Awards Clemson University up to $45 Million for Next Generation of Wind Turbine Designs
November 24, 2009WASHINGTON, SC – November 23, 2009 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the Department of Energy announced up to $45 million in grants to…
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South Carolina’s Jobs for America’s Graduates Program Receives National Honors Again
November 21, 2009Secretary Joe Taylor Receives the Government Leader Award for South Carolina’s Program Success COLUMBIA, SC – November 20, 2009 – The Jobs for America’s Graduates-South Carolina (JAG-SC) program received national…
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South Carolina’s Jobs for America’s Graduates Program Receives National Honors Again
November 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 20, 2009 – The Jobs for America’s Graduates-South Carolina (JAG-SC) program received national recognition yet again at the JAG national conference held in Washington, D.C. this…
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Greenfield Industries Inc. Announces Expansion in Oconee County
November 18, 2009Investment expected to bring 85 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, S.C. – November 17, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Oconee County today announced that Greenfield…
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Student, parent, teacher survey results show support for single-gender classes
November 13, 2009South Carolina students, parents and teachers continue to give positive reviews to single-gender classes that are increasingly popular across the state. More than 5,000 students in single-gender programs, 720 of…
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Student, parent, teacher survey results show support for single-gender classes
November 13, 2009South Carolina students, parents and teachers continue to give positive reviews to single-gender classes that are increasingly popular across the state. More than 5,000 students in single-gender programs, 720 of…
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BE&K Building Group | Turner | BRPH Selected as Design-Build Team for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Assembly Plant in North Charleston, South Carolina
November 12, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – November 7, 2009 – A joint venture of the BE&K Building Group and Turner Construction (BE&K | Turner), with design partner BRPH, has been awarded the design-build contract…
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Simulation photos depict turbine visibility
November 5, 2009People on the South Carolina shoreline could see an offshore wind farm eight miles or more out in the Atlantic, according to a photo simulation conducted for Santee Cooper by…
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Simulation photos depict turbine visibility
November 5, 2009People on the South Carolina shoreline could see an offshore wind farm eight miles or more out in the Atlantic, according to a photo simulation conducted for Santee Cooper by…
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Maersk Line Commits to Port of Charleston
October 26, 2009Newsome Announces New Contract During State-of-the-Port Event CHARLESTON, SC – October 23, 2009 – Maersk Line, the world’s largest ocean carrier, has signed a new, five-year agreement with the Port…
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Maersk Line Commits to Port of Charleston
October 26, 2009Newsome Announces New Contract During State-of-the-Port Event CHARLESTON, SC – October 23, 2009 – Maersk Line, the world’s largest ocean carrier, has signed a new, five-year agreement with the Port…
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More than $730 Million in Stimulus Funds so Far
October 14, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – October 14, 2009 – State programs and agencies have now received more than $730 million in federal stimulus money, with more than two thirds of the funds…
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More than $730 Million in Stimulus Funds so Far
October 14, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 14, 2009 – State programs and agencies have now received more than $730 million in federal stimulus money, with more than two thirds of the funds…
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REACHing Out: Stroke Network Delivers Cutting-Edge Care to Rural Patients
September 8, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – September 8, 2009 – Elizabeth Lafata and Roberta Jordan each suffered a stroke in South Carolina’s rural areas during the past year. The memories of those moments…
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REACHing Out: Stroke Network Delivers Cutting-Edge Care to Rural Patients
September 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 8, 2009 – Elizabeth Lafata and Roberta Jordan each suffered a stroke in South Carolina’s rural areas during the past year. The memories of those moments…
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Michelin Rolls up its Sleeves to Improve Public Education
August 11, 2009Michelin Challenge Education provides hands-on support for public schools GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2009 – When South Carolina public schools reconvene for the 2009-2010 academic year later this month,…
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Statement from First Lady Jenny Sanford
August 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 7, 2009 – I am so thankful for the overwhelming support and prayers we have received from people all across South Carolina. I am literally in awe of…
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Advanced Security Industry Group Announces Training Initiatives, Launches Website
August 10, 2009New Carolina’s ASTRA cluster aims to grow SC’s strengths in cyber security CHARLESTON, SC – August 4, 2009 – An alliance of advanced security industry leaders and technology professionals in…
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Brig. Gen. Eugene F. Rogers, Project Chairman, National Medal of Honor Convention
March 31, 2009As America prepares to recognize National Medal of Honor Day – March 25 – a group of active-and-retired business and military leaders under the leadership of Columbia attorney Eugene F.…
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Why Boats Sink in the Springtime – The Common Causes
March 25, 2009Launching a boat in the spring for a new boating season is normally a happy occasion, but some owners get a rude surprise instead — a sinking. While not widespread,…
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The Conference Board Finds that Reputation risk Management is on the Rise in the U.S.
March 17, 2009But Many Companies Still Have a Long Way to Go in Protecting Their Reputations NEW YORK, NY – March 17, 2009 – A growing number of major global companies are investing…
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South Carolina to Sanford: Stop Playing Politics With Job Creation
March 13, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – March 12, 2009 – The following is being released by the Democratic National Committee: The reviews are in, and South Carolinians from both parties are rejecting Governor Mark Sanford’s…
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Governor Sanford Announces Stimulus Transparency Group
March 12, 2009Comptroller General Eckstrom to Chair Group Overseeing Stimulus Implementation COLUMBIA, SC – March 12, 2009 – Governor Mark Sanford today announced a new task force charged with overseeing the expenditure of stimulus money…
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ICBA: Fifty-Five Percent of Community Bank Survey Participants Saw an Increase in Deposits
March 10, 2009Survey illustrates financial crisis’ impact on community banks WASHINGTON, DC – March 10, 2009 – The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and Aite Group, LLC, released a report today…
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One year later, Comptroller General encouraged by interest in transparency site
March 6, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 6, 2009 – One year after it was established, the state’s spending transparency Web site has seen as many as 10,000 visits per month, said Comptroller…
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ICBA Appreciates FDIC Pledge to Cut Special Assessment
March 6, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – March 5, 2009 – The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) appreciates the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s pledge to cut its 20-basis-point special emergency assessment if Congress…
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Two Ways New Mortgage Rules Impact Consumers and Tax Payers
March 5, 2009March 5, 2009 – “There is much confusion surrounding the potential impact of the new Making Home Affordable programs announced by the government,” said Gibran Nicholas, Chairman of the CMPS…
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New Home Buyer Tax Credit is Bigger and Better
March 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 4, 2009 – On Feb. 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 into law. As part of $787 billion in economic…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Office Wins Prestigious Governor’s Cup Award
February 26, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 20, 2009 – The South Carolina tourism industry presented several prestigious awards Wednesday, February 18, 2009, the second day of the Annual S.C. Governor’s Conference on…
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Corporate Directors Should Prepare to be Proactive with Government As Investigations Increase
February 19, 2009NEW YORK, NY – February 19, 2009 – The Conference Board Governance Center issued today the third in its new series of reports on the oversight role of the board of…
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Local Entrepreneur Seeks Niche in the Chauffeur Business
February 18, 2009By Alan Cooper On February 10, 2009, South Carolina passed into law stricter rules and penalties for DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol). The move, which finally aligns our…
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