Spiro Founder Society offers $1.7 million challenge pledge to advance entrepreneurship at Clemson
August 3, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — A group of successful Clemson University alumni entrepreneurs from divergent industries and academic disciplines have united to form the Spiro Founder Society. Collectively, they are offering a…
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Colliers International brokers 263,000 SF industrial lease
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Sam Myers represented the landlord in the lease of a 263,374 square foot industrial building located at 375 Metropolitan…
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Clemson has peach growing in the bag, literally
August 3, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University researchers are opening the door for organic, chemical-free peach production in the Southeast. Extension specialists Juan Carlos Melgar and Guido Schnabel are tying bags on peaches…
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Clemson University Foundation board elects officers and new members
August 3, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson University Foundation board of directors elected officers and three new members. The board elected chairman Charles L. Sullivan Jr. of Hartsville for a second year…
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Easley Native Dr. Valerie Ramsey Shares Her Story with Tri-County Grads
August 3, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Eighteen years ago Dr. Valerie Ramsey, then an accountant/fiscal analyst at Clemson University, was asked to deliver the commencement address to Tri-County Technical College’s summer graduates. She…
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City of Greenville Receives Recycling Partnership Grant
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville has received a $125,000 grant from national recycling nonprofit The Recycling Partnership to assist with the conversion to an automated recycling collection system. The Recycling…
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New Temporary Gallery and Exhibit Will Allow Visitors a True Peek into the Past
August 3, 2015New Temporary Gallery at The Charleston Museum Allows Viewers a True Peek into the Past with its first exhibit, “Transported: Charleston Street Scenes, 1860s-1960s CHARLESTON SC – The Charleston Museum presents Transported:…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Teams Up with Local Shelters for “Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend”
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine is teaming up with three local shelters to participate in the first-ever Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend. This nationwide event is part…
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Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
August 3, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…
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Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
August 3, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…
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Sally and Pete Potosky Fund Endowed Scholarship at Greenville Technical College
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sally and Pete Potosky have pledged $20,000 to establish an endowed scholarship through the Greenville Tech Foundation that honors the late James Curtis Harkness, once a vice…
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Cushman to Serve as Professor of New Testament
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Neal Cushman, missiologist and New Testament scholar, will serve as a professor of New Testament and director for special projects at the Bob Jones University Seminary and…
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Over $20 Million in capital improvement projects underway at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
August 3, 2015CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport is in the midst of a multi-million dollar, multi-year capital improvement plan with several projects underway designed to make the airport more efficient, more environmentally…
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Pacolet Milliken Closes on the Sale of $125 Million Southeast Retail Portfolio
August 3, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. announces the sale of a portion of its Southeast Retail Portfolio, consisting of five Harris Teeters and three Publix retail centers, for $125 million…
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McDonnell and Associates welcomes ethics, compliance professional
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Weissenstein received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and joined McDonnell and Associates in May 2015. Weissenstein’s primary areas of experience…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Attorney Steve Farrar Named President Of Federation Of Defense And Corporate Counsel
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood announces that attorney Steve Farrar has been elected President of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an invitation-only membership organization that consists of…
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SCMC Is Answer to Skills Gap
August 3, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Since 2013, 126 individuals have enrolled in South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC), a training program that has been called an answer to the serious workforce skills gap…
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Tim Raber joins Colliers’ industrial brokerage team in Charleston
August 3, 2015
New industrial broker offers knowledge of the booming automotive manufacturing and aerospace industries in South Carolina. CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announces that Tim Raber, a Brokerage Associate at its…
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Chalus to be inducted into Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame
August 3, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – John Chalus, Stratford High School athletic director and former Stratford High School head baseball coach, has been selected as one of this year’s inductees into the Charleston…
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Audrey Goodjoin Joins Phillips Staffing as Senior Recruiter
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC –Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Audrey Goodjoin as a Senior Recruiter on its rapidly growing team. Mrs.…
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Blencowe IT expands with new Pawleys Island location
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Blencowe IT, an information technology sales, service and support company headquartered in Columbia, SC, is pleased to announce it has acquired Computer and Software and Solutions of…
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AKA Foundation $10K award goes to ACBA student
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation [EAF] presented one of three Presidential Scholar citations to American College of the Building Arts [ACBA] incoming freshman Crystal Kornickey, at…
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Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio Celebrates Purchase of Building and Client Appreciation Weekend
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio, South Carolina’s largest music school and award-winning record studio, respectively, will host a Client Appreciation Weekend August 7– 9, 2015…
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Author Tom Poland visits The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club enjoyed a visit from author Tom Poland at our last meeting. Tom Poland is known as a writer of all things southern…
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Verizon Wireless names new Region President
August 3, 2015
Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…
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Verizon Wireless names new Region President
August 3, 2015
Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…
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MUSC Health, Charleston Battery announce naming rights for stadium
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – MUSC Health and the Charleston Battery expand their ongoing relationship with the award of naming rights to the team’s stadium through the end of the decade. MUSC…
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South Carolina Federal Hosts School Supply Drive for Lowcountry Orphan Relief
August 3, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union will be hosting a school supply drive to benefit Lowcountry Orphan Relief. Charleston-area financial centers will be outfitted with bins for community…
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Student Engagement at CSU Earns National Recognition
August 3, 2015
National guide to colleges highlights innovative learning opportunities at top schools CHARLESTON, SC – Innovative learning opportunities at Charleston Southern University have earned the school recognition among the nation’s…
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Pure Barre Announces International Expansion
August 3, 2015
North America’s leading barre concept to launch in Canada SPARTANBURG, SC – Pure Barre, the largest and most established barre concept inNorth America, is pleased to announce it will soon expand…
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Rhythmlink introduces new Invisa-Electrode™ line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Rhythmlink International, LLC announced the debut of their new Invisa-Electrode line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes that enable a continuous collection of EEG data before and after…
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Duke Energy Indiana rates decreasing due to lower coal costs
August 3, 2015UPSTATE, SC – Duke Energy customers in Indiana are getting a break on their summer electric bills, and they can expect additional savings through the end of the year due…
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Kimpson to Conduct Citizens Public Hearing on Transit August 4
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – SC State Senator Marlon Kimpson and Best Friends of Lowcountry Transit, Inc. invite the people of the SC Lowcountry to the first Citizen’s Hearing on Public Transit on…
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District Five teacher named national AgriScience Ambassador
August 3, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher has recently completed a prestigious national teachers’ academy, earning him the designation of certified “AgiScience Ambassador.” Center for Advanced Technical Studies…
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Colliers International welcomes Cassie Grant and Hagood S. Morrison
August 3, 2015
New Retail Services Coordinator and Brokerage Associate highlight the growth of the commercial real estate enterprise’s growth in Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announces the addition of Cassie…
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Bridges to a Brighter Future Recognizes Community Partners & Former Director
August 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – During the four-week summer residential curriculum for 78 Furman Bridges to a Brighter Future students, five companies and individuals were presented awards for their support of the…
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Carolina Alliance Reports Its Second Quarter Results
August 3, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) reported to its shareholders its second quarter 2015 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $0.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted common…
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University of South Carolina School of Music Calendar of Events 2015-2016
August 3, 2015Fri., August 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Southern Exposure New Music Concert: Classical Discrimination with Argento Chamber Ensemble USC School of Music Recital Hall – Free The Argento Chamber Ensemble, called…
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University of South Carolina’s Southern Exposure New Music Series Announces 2015-2016 Season
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Southern Exposure’s 2015-16 season, “Classical Collaborations,” expands from its traditional four concerts to five. The year bursts at the seams with the energy and eclecticism that characterizes…
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Ziff Properties Acquires Neighborhood Center
August 3, 2015COLLIERVILLE, TN – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of The Shops of Collierville, a 60,000-square-foot retail center located in the Collierville area (Memphis MSA). The property was acquired…
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Trident Health Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Kevin Shea, M.D., has been named Chief Medical Officer for Trident Health. Dr. Shea comes to Trident Health from the Carolinas Hospital System in Florence, S. C. He…
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Mayor Names New Director Of Department Of Planning, Preservation And Sustainability
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced that he has selected Jacob Lindsey to be the new Director of the Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability succeeding Tim…
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Rick Watson Joins FinTrust
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is proud to announce Rick Watson has joined FinTrust Investment Advisors as Sr. Vice President Institutional Fixed Income. Prior to joining FinTrust, Rick served…
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Hot New Game In Lexington: Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC
August 3, 2015
Teams of 5 compete in an archery game played like dodgeball with foam tipped arrows. LEXINGTON, SC – The Grand Opening of Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC brings Archery Tag…
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Audrey Goodjoin joins Phillips Staffing as Senior Recruiter
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Audrey Goodjoin as a Senior Recruiter on its rapidly growing…
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Author Tom Poland visits The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club enjoyed a visit from author Tom Poland at our last meeting. Tom Poland is known as a writer of all things southern…
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Blencowe IT expands with new Pawleys Island location
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Blencowe IT, an information technology sales, service and support company headquartered in Columbia, SC, is pleased to announce it has acquired Computer and Software and Solutions of…
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Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio Celebrates Purchase of Building and Client Appreciation Weekend
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio, South Carolina’s largest music school and award-winning record studio, respectively, will host a Client Appreciation Weekend August 7– 9, 2015…
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Four of Jackson Lewis’ Greenville Attorneys Recognized as 2015 “Legal Elite of the Upstate”
August 3, 2015
National workplace law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. announce four of the firm’s Greenville attorneys have been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Upstate” list for 2015. Attorneys…
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McDonnell and Associates welcomes ethics, compliance professional
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Weissenstein received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and joined McDonnell and Associates in May 2015. Weissenstein’s primary areas of experience…
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