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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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, 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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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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$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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A Conversation with Doug Stone, Scout Executive, Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America
February 11, 2010MidlandsBiz: Where were you born and raised and how did you get to Columbia, South Carolina? Doug Stone: I was born in Syracuse, New York, but grew up in Connecticut. …
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Former Richland County Council Chairman Tony Mizzell Announces Run for Columbia City Council
February 6, 2010Mizzell Filed Today to Enter Race for Columbia City Council District Four Seat COLUMBIA, SC – February 5, 2010 – Tony Mizzell, former Richland County Chairman and Vice President of…
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Pastides taps Don Herriott to be director of Innovista Partnerships
January 28, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 28, 2010 – University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides has appointed Don Herriott to be the director of Innovista Partnerships. The appointment is effective Feb.…
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SDA announces loan to replace Dillon school; Rex pushes for ambitious plans
January 27, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 27, 2010 – South Carolina’s oldest school building qualified for federal loans today that could not only replace the decrepit facility, but could also be the springboard…
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Bipartisan Senators Urge AG to Try Detainees in Military Commissions
January 26, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – January 26, 2010 – Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jim Webb (D-VA), and John McCain (R-AZ) today called on…
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Bipartisan Senators Urge AG to Try Detainees in Military Commissions
January 26, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – January 26, 2010 – Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jim Webb (D-VA), and John McCain (R-AZ) today called on…
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Graham Congratulates Senator-Elect Brown on Victory in Massachusetts
January 20, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) tonight congratulated Republican Scott Brown for his election to the U.S. Senate from the State of Massachusetts. Graham said: If this isn’t a rejection…
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Comptroller Richard Eckstrom's statement on Governor Sanford's State of the State address:
January 20, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 20, 2010 – S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom issued the following statement on Governor Sanford’s State of the State address: During the past year, citizens across our…
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South Carolina Electric and Gas Company Files for Increase to Electric Rates
January 17, 2010CAYCE, SC – January 15, 2010 – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), today filed an application with the Public Service Commission of…
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Akebono Brake Corporation Announces New Facility in Lexington County
January 17, 2010Investment expected to create 283 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – January 15, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Lexington County and the Central SC Alliance today announced that Akebono Brake…
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Federal, State & Local Officials Announce Landmark Grant to EdVenture Children’s Museum
January 12, 2010$1.3 million to flow into state to help families COLUMBIA, SC – January 11, 2010 – Congressman James E. Clyburn, Senator Lindsey Graham, and EdVenture Children’s Museum, along with other…
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Top 10 education stories for 2009
January 1, 2010COLUMBIA – The struggles of local school districts to absorb hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts leads the South Carolina Department of Education’s list of top education stories…
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Make a powerful resolution – reduce energy usage!
December 30, 2009CAYCE, SC – December 30, 2009 – Many South Carolinians will declare their New Year’s resolutions this weekend. This year, SCE&G encourages customers to consider making a resolution they can stick…
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Make a powerful resolution – reduce energy usage!
December 30, 2009CAYCE, SC – December 30, 2009 – Many South Carolinians will declare their New Year’s resolutions this weekend. This year, SCE&G encourages customers to consider making a resolution they can stick…
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Top 10 education stories for 2009
December 24, 2009COLUMBIA – The struggles of local school districts to absorb hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts leads the South Carolina Department of Education’s list of top education stories…
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Dan Mann Named Executive Director of Columbia Metropolitan Airport
December 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 16, 2009 – Dan Mann, AAE, has been named Executive Director of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, effective February 1, 2010. Mann, who has been Director of…
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Statement from First Lady Jenny Sanford
December 10, 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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Verizon Wireless to Invest $40 Million in New Customer Service Facility in Richland County
December 10, 2009Project Anticipated to Generate an Estimated 100 Construction Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – December 10, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Richland County and the Central S.C. Alliance joined Verizon…
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City of Cayce, Town of Lexington and Lexington County break ground on state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant
December 6, 2009Earlier today, officials from City of Cayce, Town of Lexington, and the Lexington County Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission gathered to break ground on a new 25 million-gallon-per-day wastewater…
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University of South Carolina releases economic forecast for 2010: S.C. economy seen recovering
December 2, 2009South Carolinians can expect job and income growth in 2010, according to a presentation Wednesday, Dec. 2 by University of South Carolina economists at the Darla Moore School of Business’…
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A Conversation with Dr. Robert Adams, Director of the REACH Stroke Network at MUSC
December 2, 2009MidlandsBiz: 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…
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Chapin Couple Continue on an Elf Tradition for Cancer Research
December 2, 2009Jenny Wilkins gave birth to her second child Isabella less than a week after burying her first child, Catie. Jenny is turning the pain of losing a child to cancer…
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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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Jim Matthews Formally Announces For Kershaw County Sheriff
November 20, 2009KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Jim Matthews, who has been on the front lines of crime fighting for more than 30 years, today officially announced his candidacy for Kershaw County Sheriff with…
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S.C. Comptroller will push to reform the way stimulus jobs are counted
November 16, 2009State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom announced Monday he’ll push to reform the way the federal government counts stimulus jobs. “What’s clear is that the way the federal government is counting jobs…
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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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