Call for Startups: Deadline March 25 for 36|86 “Southern Series” event at ConvergeSE on April 15, $36K Prize
March 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – ConvergeSE, Columbia, S.C.’s next-generation web design and development conference, is partnering with Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) to present a 36|86 Southern Series startup event during ConvergeSE on Wednesday,…
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York Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
March 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – York Technical College is now offering a Veteran Scholarships Forever scholarship, which will serve as another resource for veterans looking to expand their skill base. The scholarship…
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Wyche, P.A. Launch New Website
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche, P.A. launched a new website with an updated design and enhanced functionality that creates a seamless experience for its users. The site now features dynamic visual content,…
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Leslie Latimer, Greenville First Steps, receives award
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC -Leslie Roper Latimer, MSW, Director of Operations for Greenville First Steps, was the recent recipient of the Time for Children Award during the 2015 Greenville County Childcare Association’s annual…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2015 and First Annual SCFHOF Golf and Gun Event
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC- The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) is proud to announce the new Class of 2015. The Class of 2015 vote was selected over three separate voting…
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The National Inclusion Project Partners With YMCA Camp Greenville
March 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The National Inclusion Project has partnered with YMCA Camp Greenville to create an inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities can play, learn and laugh together.…
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Wofford Environmental Studies shares 3rd Annual Tyson Family Lecture on Restoring and Preserving Southern Ecosystems
March 22, 2015
Julie Moore, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, will be speaking in Olin Teaching Theater SPARTANBURG, SC – The Wofford College Environmental Studies Program will host the 3rd Annual Tyson Family Lecture on…
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Water Walk March 28 Raises Funds for Potable Water Systems in Guatemala
March 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – For Water Walk 2015, more than 700 Furman students, faculty, staff and local residents will carry water around Furman Lake from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 28 as…
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Grubb Properties To Partner With Swamp Rabbit Trail
March 22, 2015
March 27 Groundbreaking Ceremony for Link Apartments West End GREENVILLE, SC – Grubb Properties will hold the groundbreaking ceremony for its Link Apartments West End on March 27 at 5…
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Lights Out for #EarthHour in the City of Columbia
March 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday March 28, 2015 at 8:30pm, the City of Columbia will join hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and organizations across the globe in switching…
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Graham-Ayotte Amendment to Increase Defense Spending Passes Senate Budget Committee
March 22, 2015WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire) today introduced and passed an amendment that would increase spending on defense. The vote in the Senate…
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Richland County Council honored 11 Unsung Heroines in our community
March 22, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilwomen Joyce Dickerson and Julie-Ann Dixon recognized eleven (11) outstanding women for being trailblazers and true change agents. More than 75 people were in…
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Richland One Announces Upcoming March Events
March 22, 2015Meadowfield Elementary School: Civil Rights Video Debut March 20 11:45 a.m. Fifth-grade students will debut a 10-minute video they created of famous/infamous moments in African American history. Students were able…
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Richland County CASA Director Bestowed National Director of the Year Award
March 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Of the more than 1,000 Court Appointed Special Advocate associations that fight for the safety of abused and neglected children across the nation, Richland County’s has been…
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District Five elementary school librarian becomes published book author
March 22, 2015IRMO, SC – It was a lifelong dream for Laney Cobb. After spending most of her career surrounded by children’s books, the Dutch Fork Elementary School librarian now has one…
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STEMS at North Springs Elementary School named Magnet School of Distinction
March 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Lead Teacher, Dr. Sally Catoe, will be honored and receive a plaque at the Magnet Schools of America’s 33rd National Conference hosted by Wake County Public…
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City Year Columbia to Honor State Superintendent of Education at Ripples of Hope Gala
March 22, 2015Annual gala will benefit City Year Columbia, which works to keep students in school and on track to succeed COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused organization that unites young…
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City Year Columbia Welcomes New Advisory Board Members
March 22, 2015City Year Columbia welcomes long-time supporters, Alan James and Elliott Epps, to the Advisory Board COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused organization that unites young adults for a year…
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Advocates from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Visit Lawmakers in South Carolina to Support Mental Health Parity
March 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Each year in the United States, suicide claims over 40,000 lives – more than war, murder, and natural disasters combined. In South Carolina, one person dies by…
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City Year Columbia Welcomes New Advisory Board Members
March 22, 2015
City Year Columbia welcomes long-time supporters, Alan James and Elliott Epps, to the Advisory Board COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused organization that unites young adults for a year…
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Leslie Latimer, Greenville First Steps, receives award
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC -Leslie Roper Latimer, MSW, Director of Operations for Greenville First Steps, was the recent recipient of the Time for Children Award during the 2015 Greenville County Childcare Association’s annual…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2015 and First Annual SCFHOF Golf and Gun Event
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC- The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) is proud to announce the new Class of 2015. The Class of 2015 vote was selected over three separate voting…
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City Year Columbia to Honor State Superintendent of Education at Ripples of Hope Gala
March 22, 2015Annual gala will benefit City Year Columbia, which works to keep students in school and on track to succeed COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused organization that unites young…
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South Carolina Department of Archives and History
March 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Archives and History announced Wednesday that Geoffrey Hardee has been tapped as the agency’s new communications director. Hardee will report to Dr. W.…
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Spring Valley High School Art Student Wins National Award
March 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – For the 3rd year in a row, Spring Valley has a Scholastic Art Award National Medalist. Senior Jordan McCormack won a 2015 Silver Award for his digital art…
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Renowned artist Ralph Heimans unveils portrait of financier Darla Moore
March 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The latest portrait by London-based artist Ralph Heimans, best known for his official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, doesn’t reside in one…
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Local Celebrity Dancers Compete at Oxygen Ball to Benefit American Lung Association
March 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The sold-out 2015 “Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars” Oxygen Ball presented by The Vendue raised more than $230,000 towards the mission of the American Lung Association in…
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The Friend Zone – The Dangers of Treating Employees Like Pals
March 19, 2015
By Brian Fielkow “Keep your work life and business life separate.” “Don’t get involved in your employees’ personal matters.” “There is no place for friendships in the office.” This is…
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Is Your Job Killing You?
March 19, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD “I hate my job!” We’ve all heard it before; many of us have even said it ourselves. Most of…
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Colliers International expands its Real Estate Management portfolio with Gateway Village in Clemson
March 19, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Colliers International announces the expansion of its real estate management services portfolio with the addition of Gateway Village, located at 1390 Tiger Boulevard in Clemson, South Carolina.…
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Two Clemson University researchers reap $1 million in funding
March 19, 2015
Sorber and Wang honored with nation’s highest award for early-career research CLEMSON, SC – Two Clemson University faculty members are receiving a grand total of $1 million in funding as…
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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Month
March 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations was named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month. Founded in 2012, Complete Public Relations strives to provide its clients with…
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Clemson graduation ceremonies to move to Greenville arena in August
March 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — Clemson University will move its graduation ceremonies to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville beginning with the Aug. 7 ceremony later this year and continuing through the…
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Clemson Receives Final Approval for Littlejohn Rebuild
March 19, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson Athletics received final approval Wednesday from the South Carolina Budget and Control Board to begin renovation of Littlejohn Coliseum. The Board approved the construction project and issuance of…
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2015 Palmetto Awards presented for excellence in leadership at The Citadel: Four Citadel presidents gather to present award to Joseph Trez
March 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – They have distinguished themselves through their leadership and service to The Citadel, the community, and the state of South Carolina. Now they are among those who have…
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Greenville Office/Warehouse Property Sells
March 19, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – March 2015: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 8501 Pelham Road in Greenville, South Carolina. A local plumbing, air & electric company purchased…
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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Month
March 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations was named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month. Founded in 2012, Complete Public Relations strives to provide its clients with…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell adds Aaron Gaspar as Accountant
March 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a certified public accounting and business advisory firm, has hired Aaron Gaspar as staff accountant. Gaspar will be responsible for preparing corporate and…
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FinTrust Initiates ScanSource Coverage
March 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors has recently initiated coverage on Greenville South Carolina-based ScanSource (SCSC). FinTrust has now initiated coverage on 12 companies, 8 of which are headquartered in…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 431 Saint James Avenue
March 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Avery Homes and Vitre Stephens represented the landlord, G.B. Associates Limited Partnership in the lease of a…
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SC BlueCross Introduces Rally, a New Digital Engagement Platform, to Group Accounts
March 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will begin offering Rally HealthSM, a web and mobile platform, to group accounts this month. Rally uses clinical data, customized recommendations and continual rewards…
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Dugger Aviation Repositions to Greenville Downtown Airport
March 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “We enjoyed having our office in Downtown Greenville but our clients expected us to be at the airport” stated Dan Dugger, Founder and President of Dugger Aviation. …
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Avison Young Office Lease – 498 Wando Park Boulevard
March 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC in the lease of a…
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Motley Rice LLC Announces New Members: National Plaintiffs firm promotes three attorneys
March 18, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Motley Rice LLC announces three attorneys, T. David Hoyle (FL, GA, SC),James W. Ledlie (DC, SC, WV) and Lance Oliver (AL, DC, FL, SC), have become members…
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Duke Energy earns EEI’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for restoration efforts after 2014 winter storms
March 18, 2015
GREENVILLE – The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today presented Duke Energy with the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after two severe winter storms in North and…
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Speaker Lucas: House Takes Dramatic Action to Save SC State
March 18, 2015
Paves way for University’s return to full potential COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Hartsville) issued the following statement after the House passed a joint resolution to address…
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RMC’s John Ross, MD receives ASDIN Lifetime Achievement Award
March 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – John R. Ross, MD, Medical Director of the Regional Medical Center’s Dialysis Access Institute in Orangeburg, SC, recently was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 8410 Rivers Avenue
March 18, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Avery Homes and Vitré Stephens represented the landlord, Fifty-Two Associates in the lease of a 1,500…
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Jason Broughton Receives Mover & Shaker Award from Library Journal
March 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Jason M. Broughton, Outreach Coordinator at the South Carolina State Library has been named a Mover & Shaker in the library industry by the national publication, Library…
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Greenville Technical College Library Features Diversity Endangered Exhibit
March 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Technical College Library is hosting a free exhibit that shows the effect humans have on the Earth’s ecosystems. “Diversity Endangered,” a traveling exhibit created by the Smithsonian…
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