City Of Charleston Completes Downtown Bicycle Survey
April 16, 2015
Public input exceeds expectations CHARLESTON, SC – The City of Charleston has completed its Downtown Bicycle Survey, which was the first comprehensive study of cycling patterns in Charleston. Created and managed by the…
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Kelly Services Sponsors Berkeley County Schools’ 2014 Teacher of the Year
April 16, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District’s 2014 Teacher of the Year, Lauren Reeder, a second grade teacher at Marrington Elementary School, has been sponsored by Kelly Temporary Services…
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City Recognizes 15th Year Of Family Circle Cup In Charleston
April 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Family Circle Cup, the premiere women’s championship tennis tournament, just completed its 15th season in Charleston, South Carolina after moving here from Hilton Head, SC. Mayor…
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Chuck Goessel Named Audit Manager at Graydon Thompson CPAs
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Charles A. “Chuck” Goessel has been named Manager on the expanding Audit and Assurance Team at Graydon Thompson LLC, an Upstate-based accounting firm designed to offer individuals…
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Karen Kapustka Joins Allen Tate Company
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Karen Kapustka has joined the company’s Simpsonville office. Karen Kapustka joins Allen Tate Companies having already experienced life in the real estate…
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Media Advisory: Biggest High School Football Showcase in S.C. History is Saturday
April 16, 2015What: The 2015 EPT Football Skills Showcase is South Carolina’s premiere football recruiting event and the brainchild of quarterback guru Ramon Robinson. When: Saturday, April 18, 2015. Registration begins at…
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Michelle Roberts Joins Allen Tate Company
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Michelle Roberts has joined the company’s Simpsonville office. Michelle Roberts has over ten years of business to business marketing and sales experience. She…
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ReWa Operations Challenge Team Takes First Place during State Operations Competition
April 16, 2015GREENVILE, SC — Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Operations Challenge Team competed in the State Operations Challenge Competition at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) in March. The team finished first…
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Newly Launched FlashStorage.com Provides Intelligent Insight, Expert Commentary for IT Professionals
April 15, 2015BLUFFTON, SC – FlashStorage.com, the latest entry into Actual Tech Media’s exclusive expert site network, launched today as an industry resource for IT professionals to educate themselves on the products and technologies…
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City Council Recognized Top Recruiters for Lifesavers Blood Drive
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Last night, Columbia City Council recognized the top three City staff recruiters who served as team captains for their departments during the annual blood drive, the Columbia…
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City Receives Additional Funding for Individual Development Account Program
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Assets for Independence Program, a division of the Federal Health and Human Services, announced a $75,000 grant that will be matched by the City with an…
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14 Percent Container Volume Growth at SC Ports
April 15, 2015
SC Inland Port achieves record number of rail moves . CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority sustained double-digit container volume gains in March, reporting 14.3 percent fiscal year to date…
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Columbia Council Seeks Transparency In Transfer Funds
April 15, 2015The Columbia Chamber Calls for Transparency in Aftermath of Water and Sewer Transfers COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia water and sewer system is in desperate need of repair.…
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Mayor Benjamin releases statement on former Mayor Coble’s hospitalization
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in response to former Mayor Bob Coble being transported to Providence Hospital after becoming ill at the South…
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South Carolina REALTORS® Release March Market Numbers
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its March statewide housing market numbers revealing 2015 to be a healthy and energetic selling season. While all real estate is local, increases…
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Weston Moore Receives Nationally Recognized Elijah Watt Sells Award
April 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo announced that Weston Moore, a staff auditor in the firm’s Greenville office, received the 2014 Elijah Watt Sells Award for his outstanding performance on…
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Family Nurse Practitioner With Doctors Care Receives Palmetto Gold Award
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Doctors Care announced that Lisa Duggan was named one of the state’s 100 best nurses by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation. Ms. Duggan is employed as a…
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Sonoco Increases Common Stock Dividend by 9.4 Percent
April 15, 2015Board Recognizes Company’s 90 Years of Consecutive Dividends With Largest Cash Increase HARTSVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of Sonoco today declared a $.35 per share quarterly common stock dividend, a 9.4…
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Collins & Lacy Welcomes Laura Robinson
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Laura Robinson has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Robinson is special counsel practicing in the area of workers’ compensation. Laura…
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Introducing Children to STEM in Elementary School is the Key to 21st Century Success
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the better you can set them up for success later on…
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STOA To Host National Speech and Debate Tournament at BJU
April 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Stoa, a national speech and debate organization for Christian homeschooling families, will host a National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) at Bob Jones University May 16-23. During the week-long…
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Creative Builders, Inc. Welcomes New Superintendent
April 15, 2015
Adam Dunn joins Creative Builders, Inc. GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Adam Dunn to the team as a Superintendent. Adam has…
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Midlands’ Tight Industrial Market to Benefit from Manufacturing Growth
April 15, 2015
Colliers International, South Carolina Research & Forecast Report Columbia | Industrial Q1 2015 Key Takeaways > The Midlands industrial market continues to tighten and attract investments from new and existing companies. > …
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Avison Young Land Sale – 4894 Dorchester Road
April 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Alan Bolduc, CCIM, SIOR, Christopher B. Fraser, CCIM and Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented the seller, The Charleston Area…
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Frampton Construction grows preconstruction team, promotes Derek Robbins to director
April 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Frampton Construction, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has expanded its preconstruction services team…
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Ziff Properties Acquires Neighborhood Center
April 15, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of St. Francis Marketplace, a multi-anchored retail property located at 4518 Woodruff Road in Columbus, Georgia. The 63,608-square-foot center sold…
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Ziff Properties Acquires Retail Center
April 15, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Signal Mountain Shopping Center, a BI-LO-anchored retail property located at 709 Signal Mountain Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 61,284-square-foot…
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Berkeley Schools’ Value to the County
April 15, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District continues to provide quality educations to students in one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina despite budget shortfalls. The South Carolina…
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10-x Group Named to Global CMI Content Marketing Agency List
April 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Holly Rollins is proud to announce that 10-x Group has been named one of the Top Content Marketing Agencies in the world by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI)…
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Greenville Technical College’s Honor Society Wins 13 regional awards
April 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College’s Alpha Zeta Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society received 13 awards and recognitions during the Carolinas Regional Convention over the weekend…
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Jennifer Simms Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC –Jennifer Simms, REALTOR®, announced today that she has joined Coldwell Banker Caine’s residential real estate division that serves Upstate, S.C. Simms joins Coldwell Banker Caine with 8 years of…
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Clemson breaks ground for Advanced Powertrain Testing Laboratory
April 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — Clemson broke ground for the Advanced Powertrain Testing Laboratory, a two-story 3,000-square-foot addition to the Carroll A. Campbell Jr. Graduate Engineering Center at Clemson University’s International Center…
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CresCom Bank Announces New Team Members and Promotions for April
April 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In order to continue striving to towards providing superior quality service in all of its branch locations, CresCom Bank is pleased to welcome four new team members and announce the…
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EnviroPure Ozone Recirculation System Wins NRA Kitchen Innovations Award
April 15, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – Commercial foodservice and plumbing product manufacturer T&S Brass and Bronze Works is proud to announce that the National Restaurant Association has bestowed its coveted Kitchen Innovations Award…
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Council adopts Mayor Benjamin’s revenue plan
April 15, 2015
Proposal reduces water/sewer rate increase, secures public safety funding and cuts taxes COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Council voted 5-2 to adopt Mayor Steve Benjamin’s comprehensive proposal to secure…
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Senator Scott on Importance of Body Cameras
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement as the South Carolina Legislature begins consideration of S.47, a bill to require body-worn cameras for law enforcement: “I…
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Speaker Lucas: House Passes Comprehensive Domestic Violence Legislation
April 15, 2015
Deters future crimes, promotes awareness, and transforms culture COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after the House passed H. 3433, the Domestic…
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S.C.’s Top Legal Group Backs Police Body Cam Bill
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ), the leading voice for plaintiff’s attorneys in the Palmetto State, on Wednesday formally endorsed a bipartisan bill in the State…
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Sonoco Announces New Consumer Growth Projects
April 15, 2015– New Flexible Packaging Laminator and Press to Expand Operations in Texas, Ohio – New Research and Development Facility Being Built on Hartsville, S.C. Campus HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global…
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Staff, students roll up their sleeves for first annual Irmo Community Pride Day
April 15, 2015IRMO, SC – Staff and students at Irmo High School showed their school spirit on April 11 as part of a Saturday beautification and community outreach project at the Lexington-Richland…
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National Volunteer Week 2015 Red Cross Volunteers Key to Helping Central SC Community
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Over a 24-hour period in March, Red Cross volunteers rushed to seven locations in the Midlands and helped 23 residents who were victims of home fires or…
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Committee Passes Graham-Authored Legislation on Iran Nuclear Agreement
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today praised the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for passing legislation he co-authored, S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (Corker-Menendez-Graham). The legislation, which…
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CresCom Bank Names Ryan Benton VP & Commercial Loan Officer
April 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, one of the fastest growing banks within the Carolinas, has added Ryan Benton as vice president and commercial loan officer to the Mount Pleasant branch, reporting to…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame announces plans for Induction Ceremony
April 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) Class of 2015 Induction Ceremony will take place Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. the Hyatt Regency in Downtown…
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Furay recognized with Soaring Eagle Award
April 15, 2015
GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. Furay began his insurance career in 1997 with BlueCross BlueShield of…
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Joyner Commercial Honored With 2014 Costar Power Broker Award
April 15, 2015Local Firm Selected by Commercial Real Estate’s Largest Research Organization as One of the Top Leasing and Sales Firms in the Market GREENVILLE, SC – Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division…
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Southern Connector closed to traffic, open to cyclists for USA Cycling event
April 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Southern Connector will play host to its first USA Cycling Professional Team Time Trial National Championships on Sunday, April 19. The Connector will close to vehicle…
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Introducing Children to STEM in Elementary School is the Key to 21st Century Success
April 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the better you can set them up for success later on…
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Scott Harris Joins Queue Marketing and Advertising Agency
April 15, 2015Harris to Focus on Business Development at Columbia, SC and Raleigh, NC-based Marketing and Advertising Agency COLUMBIA, SC – queue llc, a regional advertising/marketing communications firm with corporate offices in Columbia, SC…
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Verizon Wireless Drives Mobile Tech With A Cause
April 15, 2015
Presents hip technology for a greener life; encourages recycling for domestic violence victims. GREENVILLE, SC — Earth Day 2015 is drawing near. This annual celebration serves as a great reminder to…
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