The ARK Offers Leader Training for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program
September 28, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is offering a Powerful Tools for Caregivers leadership course on Oct. 15-16 at The ARK office in Summerville, 206 Central Ave.…
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Creative Builders, Inc. hires project manager to head up Charleston office
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Joel Freeman to the company as a Project Manager. Joel graduated from Clemson University with a Constrution…
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Greenville Zoo celebrates ocelot births
September 28, 2015
Greenville, SC – The Greenville Zoo is celebrating the birth of two female ocelot kittens. Born on August 15, the kittens are the first offspring for parents Evita and Oz,…
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Topping out celebration held at the Greenville Technical College Center for Manufacturing Innovation
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A topping out celebration was held today at the Greenville Technical College (GTC) Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI). The ritual of topping out to celebrate the safe…
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Riverside XC wins race and canned food drive
September 28, 2015
GREER, SC – When Greer Community Ministries (GCM) posted photos of empty shelves in their food pantry two weeks ago on Social Media accounts, Riverside High School Cross Country Coach…
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Greenville Technical College welcomes Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Carina “Belén” Munoz has ben awarded a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program grant to serve as a teaching assistant for this year at Greenville Technical…
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Chihuly Sculpture installation set to begin next week
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Installation of a public sculpture entitled “Rose Crystal Tower,” by artist Dale Chihuly, is set to begin on Tuesday at Harriet’s Garden in Falls Park, located behind the…
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GTCHS teacher awarded PEP Innovative STEM Teaching Grant
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Spearheaded by Physical Science teacher, Mr. Doug Adomatis, GTCHS 9th graders are conquering the problem of growing sustainable food sources on the moon when humans venture from…
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United Community Bank commits to growing SBA manufacturing lending with new manager
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank continues to strengthen their specialized lending division by welcoming Paul Pickhardt as SBA Manufacturing Vertical Manager. Pickhardt, a veteran SBA lender with manufacturing experience, will…
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Bennett Hospitality gifts $50,000 in honor of Emanuel AME Church
September 28, 2015
College of Charleston scholarship open to contributions CHARLESTON, SC – Bennett Hospitality, a locally owned, full-service real estate company is pleased to announce a grant to the College of Charleston…
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Bobbitt constructs dental practice in historic Columbia building
September 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on Columbia Smiles’ second high-end dental practice, which is located in the Historic Keenan Building at 1310 Lady St. in downtown…
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Crafty Feast announces vendor list for December 13, 2015 Indie Craft Fair
September 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest independent craft fair, has released the jury-selected vendor list for its seventh annual, one-day-only market, featuring exclusive and funky handmade items by artists…
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Dancing with the Carolina Stars returns for a sixth year of world class dancing and fundraising
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Capitalizing on the popularity of the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” local human service organization Senior Action will be staging its 6th Annual “Dancing with the…
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David Anna named one of Greenville’s “Best and Brightest 35 and Under”
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche attorney David Anna has been recognized as one of Greenville’s “Best and Brightest 35 and Under” by Furman University and Greenville Business Magazine. The list highlights…
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EDTS honored among elite IT performers on North American list
September 28, 2015
CRN Names EDTS to 2015 Fast Growth 150 Ranking of Fastest Growing IT Solution Providers COLUMBIA and AIKEN, SC – The Channel Company has issued its 2015 CRN® Fast Growth…
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Phillips Staffing honors contributions of temporary and contract workers to Georgia, South Carolina economies
September 28, 2015
Firm plans celebrations, honors during National Staffing Employee Week Sept. 28 – October 4, 2015 COLUMBIA and AIKEN, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing…
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Renewable Water Resources sweeps debris from the Reedy River
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources employees and volunteers took part in the 27th annual Statewide Beach Sweep/River Sweep last weekend. Each year thousands of people volunteer for the Sweep,…
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SAMS Club recognizes Burns Elementary teachers with surprise thank you event
September 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Teachers at Edmund A. Burns Elementary School headed to media center Wednesday thinking they were about to have a meeting with the principal. What they didn’t know…
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SYNNEX Corporation to host its 2015 Inspire Conference North America in Greenville, SC
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a Fortune 300 technology solutions company with its US distribution headquarters located in Greenville, South Carolina, today announced that it will host its…
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EdVenture awarded $15,000 from Ingersoll Rand Charitable Foundation
September 27, 2015
Grant Supports STEAM Camp For Girls and Columbia Mini Maker Faire COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the award of a $15,000 grant from Ingersoll…
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Richland One Volunteer wins South Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Award
September 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On any given day at Carver-Lyon Elementary School, volunteer Keith Kennedy will be just about everywhere – from tutoring second-graders and stuffing backpacks with food for students…
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Foundation awards grant supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
September 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is honored to announce receiving the Good Shepherd Foundation grant from the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Good Shepherd Foundation…
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Lowcountry Open Land Trust receives $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo
September 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Open Land Trust recently received a grant for $50,000 to support its work in the Cooper River Corridor Watershed. The Land Trust was one of 61…
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Charleston Metro Chamber seeks companies to participate in wage and benefits survey
September 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Center for Business Research (CBR), a department of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is conducting a bi-annual Wage and Benefits survey and is seeking participation from regional businesses.…
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Charleston Realtor® Bobette Fisher receives Omega Tau Rho Award
September 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobette Fisher, CRS, South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member and Realtor® at Carolina One Real Estate in Charleston, received the association’s Omega Tau Rho Award at its 2015…
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Hogwarts takes over Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College for The Magical Music of Harry Potter
September 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Philharmonic performs scores from Harry Potter films on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015; guests encouraged to don house robes and bring wands Fans of the classic…
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Hogwarts takes over Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College for The Magical Music of Harry Potter
September 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Philharmonic performs scores from Harry Potter films on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015; guests encouraged to don house robes and bring wands Fans of the classic…
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SCRA releases year end economic development results
September 24, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA today announced Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 results for its Technology Ventures sector. This business sector executes SCRA’s high-tech economic development mission through its flagship SC Launch program,…
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South Risk Management to increase employee benefits services
September 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its employee benefits sales team with the addition of Nick Gilger as an employee benefit account executive. Previously in…
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Two local women to be honored by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
September 24, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the names of the two women to be recognized at its third annual Boots &…
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Mayor Benjamin to participate in Pope Francis’ historic visit
September 24, 2015
Mayor will help lead International Mayors Forum and attend Papal Mass COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is traveling to Philadelphia, PA today where this afternoon he will…
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SC REALTORS® joint conference draws 800 Realtors® across two states
September 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2015 joint annual conference and expo with the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa, September 12-15,…
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Richland County Councilmembers host meeting to discuss development of new Decker Center
September 24, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilmen Damon Jeter of District Three, Jim Manning of District Eight, Greg Pearce of District Six, and Kelvin Washington of District 10 are hosting…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber, Convention and Visitors Bureau names Crawford Strategy Agency of Record
September 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing firm based in Greenville, S.C., has been selected by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau to handle…
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Habitat honors partners and volunteers at 30th Anniversary Founder’s Day event
September 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Thousands of people from across the Upstate have helped Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County over the past 30 years. On September 20, the organization commemorated its…
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Habitat honors partners and volunteers at 30th Anniversary Founder’s Day event
September 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Thousands of people from across the Upstate have helped Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County over the past 30 years. On September 20, the organization commemorated its…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber, Convention and Visitors Bureau names Crawford Strategy Agency of Record
September 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing firm based in Greenville, S.C., has been selected by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau to handle…
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South Risk Management to increase employee benefits services
September 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its employee benefits sales team with the addition of Nick Gilger as an employee benefit account executive. Previously in…
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Charleston’s Bulldog Tours in the Running for Best Ghost Tour in the Country
September 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston’s own Bulldog Tours has been selected by USA Today’s local experts as one of the top 20 ghost tours in the country. Now readers are casting…
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MUSC, SC trauma centers join Governor Haley to proclaim Falls Prevention Awareness Day Sept. 23
September 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC –In an effort to increase awareness and decrease trauma injuries, Governor Nikki Haley proclaims September 23, 2015, Falls Prevention Awareness Day. And, to support and strengthen this proclamation, the Trauma…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 215 Pelham Road
September 23, 2015Mount Pleasant, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that John Odom & Rakan Draz represented Bauer Power, LLC in the leasing of 3,660 SF retail…
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Greenville Health System Boo in the Zoo to offer free park and ride
September 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Health System Boo in the Zoo, the Greenville Zoo’s annual family-friendly Halloween event for children ages 12 and under, will take place October 16 and 23 from…
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DHEC vaccinates more than 3,700 to help prevent spread of hepatitis A in Upstate
September 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced it has provided 3,706 vaccinations through its hepatitis A vaccine clinics in Spartanburg and Greenville. Vaccinations…
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Philanthropic Music Showcase to welcome President Mahony, commemorate Vladimir Horowitz anniversary
September 23, 2015
ROCK HILL, SC — The Steinway Piano Gallery of Charlotte will help Winthrop University’s Department of Music welcome President Dan Mahony, raise money for charity and commemorate the 30th anniversary…
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AT&T brings national It Can Wait campaign, virtual simulator to District Five school
September 23, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – Students at Chapin High School learned valuable lessons about the dangers of texting while driving during a school event on Sept. 21. AT&T’s It Can Wait campaign…
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District Five middle school launches Hate Won’t Win initiative, challenges other schools to take the pledge against hate and intolerance
September 23, 2015
IRMO, SC – “Hate won’t win, but perhaps love, sharing and understanding will.” That’s the message students from Dutch Fork Middle heard during a Sept. 18 event, launching the school’s campaign…
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NAM announces Trauger as Vice President of Government Relations
September 23, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced Joe Trauger as its new vice president of government relations. Trauger will take the helm of an already vibrant government…
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District Five design and construction director to retire after a 40-year career in education
September 23, 2015
IRMO, SC – Nostrils flared and eyebrows furrowed, Keith McAlister is in a heated September phone conversation about construction projects he wants completed “ASAP.” With the booming voice of a former…
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LEXINGTON: Digital Doc announces newest location in Walmart
September 23, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Welcome to the neighborhood, Digital Doc! Digital Doc’s newest location is now open for business. Conveniently located in the Walmart Supercenter on Lake Drive, Digital Doc delivers…
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SOL’s Breast Friends Thursdays and Kitchen Karma Support Hollings Cancer Center Breast Cancer Research
September 23, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT , SC – Grab your breast friends and head to SOL Southwest Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant. It’s not a type-o; SOL welcomes back “Breast Friend Thursdays,”…
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