New Threats for a New Era: Protecting Your Personal and Business Security Online
September 5, 2014
[row] [col col=8] By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Some might say that thieves have it a lot easier these days. Why rob a bank with a gun in…
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Fifty Years after the Civil Rights Act; What’s New with Title VII
September 3, 2014
By Cherie Blackburn This summer marked the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, legislation first introduced by President John F. Kennedy in response to the growing…
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Countries With Best Customer Service: Current Trends & How CRMs Improve Client Satisfaction
August 29, 2014Last March, Bloomberg reported the number of jobs reached a record pre-recession peak at 116.1 million, even surpassing the U.S.Labor Department’s projections. The economy seemed to be picking up however gradually.…
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NFL could always use another dose of sportsmanship
August 25, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom SC Comptroller I’m always excited to see Clemson or USC athletes ascend to the NFL, but it was particularly thrilling to watch former Gamecock quarterback Connor…
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Columbia City Council holds a regularly scheduled meeting
August 20, 2014By Temple Ligon At Columbia City Council last Tuesday night, August 19, three major issues dominated the meeting. First was the city employee and retiree health care plan, something…
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College Students 5 Times Likelier to be Identity Theft Victims
August 14, 2014Facebook Messenger’s latest privacy settings strike fear in college students. What these students don’t realize is that Facebook Messenger’s supposed invasion is the least of their concerns when it comes to privacy…
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S.C. attorney addresses ABA on Africa
August 11, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Environmental attorney Tom Mullikin delivered a presentation via teleconference last month to members of the American Bar Association (ABA) and the ABA’s Africa Committee; the…
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The case for low taxes
August 11, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom They boast about how they “bring home the bacon.” They take credit for new buildings, new parks and new programs for which they’ve secured public funding. But…
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The case for low taxes
August 11, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom They boast about how they “bring home the bacon.” They take credit for new buildings, new parks and new programs for which they’ve secured public funding. But…
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National Defense Briefs – August 5
August 5, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – August 5
August 5, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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Early Childhood Education Student Graduates Debt-Free With T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship, Financial Aid
August 5, 2014PENDLETON, SC – It wasn’t until Michelle Vaughn was in her late 20’s, married and with two small children that she began to re-evaluate her career choice and decided to…
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Gangs a threat to S.C., but tide may be shifting
July 30, 2014By Nathan Rosenberger Guest contributor COLUMBIA, SC – Gangs and gang-related violence are a growing problem in S.C. When-and-how the tide of gang activity will be stemmed seems to…
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Apollo 11 an achievement worth remembering
July 28, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller July 21 marked the anniversary of one of America’s great triumphs. Forty-five years earlier, the eyes of a nation were transfixed to their black and…
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Apollo 11 an achievement worth remembering
July 28, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller July 21 marked the anniversary of one of America’s great triumphs. Forty-five years earlier, the eyes of a nation were transfixed to their black and…
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Information Regarding Ridesharing Companies in the Charleston Area
July 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Recently new ride-share companies utilizing ridesharing smartphone apps have begun providing transportation service in the area. The State of South Carolina and the City of Charleston have prudent…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2014
July 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for Second Consecutive Month COLUMBIA, SC – The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held firm at 5.3 percent in June, reflecting no change since April. An estimated…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2014
July 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for Second Consecutive Month COLUMBIA, SC – The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held firm at 5.3 percent in June, reflecting no change since April. An estimated…
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City Council Meeting , July 15
July 16, 2014By Temple Ligon Child safety and civil liberties Debate heated up over Ordinance #2014-038, which establishes minor children play zones in city parks. Minor children are identified as those…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – July 14
July 14, 2014This week in local government, the City gets busy approving projects for the new fiscal year. What are some of the interesting ones? The Fire Chief is concerned about all…
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July 14, 2014This week in local government, the City gets busy approving projects for the new fiscal year. What are some of the interesting ones? The Fire Chief is concerned about all…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – July 14
July 14, 2014This week in local government, the City gets busy approving projects for the new fiscal year. What are some of the interesting ones? The Fire Chief is concerned about all…
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Wheaton College Order Changes Landscape of Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Nonprofit Organizations
July 9, 2014
Jim Rourke Nexsen Pruet, LLC Last Thursday, while many of us were preparing for the long weekend ahead, the U.S. Supreme Court was hard at work, issuing an order that…
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Wheaton College Order Changes Landscape of Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Nonprofit Organizations
July 9, 2014
Jim Rourke Nexsen Pruet, LLC Last Thursday, while many of us were preparing for the long weekend ahead, the U.S. Supreme Court was hard at work, issuing an order that…
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What Does 2034 Look Like? What We Can Expect from the Next 20 Years
July 9, 2014
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose . At a recent roundtable meeting with business leaders on technology and the future, we were stunned to hear the successful owner of ten…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – July 7
July 7, 2014While the much of the state basks in summer’s post-Fourth-of-July glow, Greenville County is hard at work doing the people’s business. Citizens are invited to a public hearing to give…
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Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 24
July 6, 2014By Temple Ligon City council moves ahead with $35 million bond sale On two different occasions, the Richland Library needed a public referendum to go ahead with construction. The…
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July 6, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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July 6, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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Richland County Month in Review: June
July 2, 2014The following are highlights from Richland County Government in June: To encourage recycling and the proper disposal of hazardous waste and other household materials, Richland County released two videos produced…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – June 30
June 30, 2014Should the West Columbia Police Chief be allowed to campaign for office? Should the Town of Blythewood have money to spend next year? Should Richland County create a new Commission…
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In and Out
June 24, 2014
By Jerry Smith A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting on a porch overlooking the Charleston Harbor at a channel passage directly across from Ft. Sumter. What I…
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The Global Corner – In and Out
June 24, 2014By Jerry Smith A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting on a porch overlooking the Charleston Harbor at a channel passage directly across from Ft. Sumter. What I…
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Tuesday, June 17: City council revues timeline for Bull Street Development
June 23, 2014By Temple Ligon Venue license agreement: First reading was March 4; second reading, April 8. Management and operation of venue projected for 30-year period fully executed. Venue development agreement (VDA):…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – June 23
June 23, 2014If things like Parks, Construction, Common Core, and Sidewalks float your boat, well you’re in luck! Be sure to vote and comment on the following links and put local government…
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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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National Defense Briefs – June 18
June 18, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 18
June 18, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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Governor Nikki Haley Announces 7,100 New Jobs, $800 Million In Capital Investment
June 16, 2014
Biggest Single Day Jobs Announcement In South Carolina State History COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined elected officials, economic development professionals and company representatives to announce plans for three…
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Governor Nikki Haley Announces 7,100 New Jobs, $800 Million In Capital Investment
June 16, 2014
Biggest Single Day Jobs Announcement In South Carolina State History COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined elected officials, economic development professionals and company representatives to announce plans for three…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – June 16
June 16, 2014Money, Parks, God, Land, Logos, Poop and Noise! What?!? That’s what’s happening in the City of Columbia, Greenville County, Richland County & Spartanburg County, and it’s your civic opportunity…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – June 16
June 16, 2014Money, Parks, God, Land, Logos, Poop and Noise! What?!? That’s what’s happening in the City of Columbia, Greenville County, Richland County & Spartanburg County, and it’s your civic opportunity…
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Community festivals are more than a fun time
June 16, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Next month, I’ll be attending the Lexington County Peach Festival in Gilbert, SC. The Peach Festival is one of my home county’s proud traditions.…
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Community festivals are more than a fun time
June 16, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Next month, I’ll be attending the Lexington County Peach Festival in Gilbert, SC. The Peach Festival is one of my home county’s proud traditions.…
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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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A.G. Lafley on Leadership: Lessons from Procter and Gamble’s Superstar CEO
June 12, 2014By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Fueled by a passion for learning the ins and outs of successful leadership, we have studied, researched, and interviewed many great leaders over the…
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City council crunches budget
June 11, 2014By Temple Ligon Columbia City Council met Tuesday morning, June 10, for a workshop and that night for a FY-2014/2015 budget public hearing. Excerpts from Tuesday’s budget workshop and the evening…
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Year End Session Report
June 11, 2014By Chip Huggins, SC House District 85 and Nathan Ballentine, SC House District 71 Last week the General Assembly concluded work on the regular legislative session, but lawmakers are…
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