Event to Celebrate 210,000 Free Books for 17,500 Greenville County Children
May 11, 2015
Public Education Partners Kicks Off “Make Summer Count” GREENVILLE, SC – Public Education Partners (PEP) will kick off its Make Summer Countreading program on Friday, May 15th, at 10:15 AM at…
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Greenville Women Giving announces 2015 Grant Cycle recipients
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – On May 6, 2015 Greenville Women Giving, during their Annual Meeting, announced their 2015 Grant Cycle recipients. Generations Group Homes, Inc. was honored to be selected to…
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Marianne Yohannan Receives Tri-County Technical College’s Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence
May 11, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Marianne Yohannan, biology instructor for Tri-County Technical College’s science department, was honored May 8 with the highest award presented to the faculty. She received the Presidential Medallion…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Announces Winner Of Furman University Art Competition
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that Emily McPeters, an Furman undergraduate, has been selected as the winner of the firm’s juried art competition. The exhibition opened…
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LongHorn Steakhouse gives $1,000 grant to support Meals On Wheels
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources recently was selected by the LongHorn Steakhouse on Harbison Boulevard in Columbia to receive a $1,000 grant as part of the Restaurant Community Grants program…
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Fulbright Grants Awarded to Four Furman University Students
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Four Furman University students have been awarded English Teaching Assistantships from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright recipients, who will begin their teaching assignments this fall,…
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Mission Open Road: Harley-Davidson Rolls Out Free Riding Academy Training To All U.S. Military
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – From the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, Harley-Davidson today announces it is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training. The new “Learn to…
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Select Registry Teams with Tesla Motors
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to Tesla Motors Destination Charging program and 170+ forward-thinking, business-savvy, and environmentally-conscious Select Registry member properties, roadtrips just got easier for Tesla Model S owners. The Tesla…
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Continental Sumter, S.C. Tire Facility Selected as Semi-Finalist for National Award
May 11, 2015SUMTER, SC – Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has been chosen as a semi-finalist in the job creation category by the National Development Council (NDC) for its Academy 2015 Awards. The…
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Stephen Colbert Announces Funding for Nearly 1,000 South Carolina Classroom Projects on DonorsChoose.org
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Stephen Colbert announced today that he has partnered with Share Fair Nation and ScanSource to fund every classroom project in South Carolina on DonorsChoose.org. Together, the three…
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Benefitfocus to Present at the Jefferies 2015 TMT Conference
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Milt Alpern, will present at the Jefferies 2015 TMT Conference in Miami.…
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VA Celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the nation’s largest single employer of nurses, joins the American Nurses Association in honoring America’s nurses dedicated to saving lives and…
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Greenville attorney Anne Ellefson to lead SC Bar
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Greenville attorney Anne Ellefson will be installed as the 2015-16 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 14, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting…
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Weight Management Center offers first telehealth program
May 11, 2015
South Carolinians granted easier access to evidence-based weight loss programs COLUMBIA, SC – It’s that time again… when people become bombarded with images of perfect bodies in bikinis and swim…
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Corporate Memberships Drive New Opportunities For The Cliffs & Others
May 11, 2015Chris Shelnut promoted to Director of Corporate Business Development TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Cliffs is open for business, and this focus is no more evident than in the traction…
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NAI Avant Brokers ±90,275 SF Industrial Lease Expansion and Renewal, Columbia, SC
May 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace recently facilitated the lease expansion and renewal of ±90,275 square feet of industrial space at 130 Pinnacle Point Drive in Columbia, SC. …
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Richland County Showcases Unique Weather Monitoring Network – RC WINDS
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is using a high-tech, weather monitoring network to better respond to emergency situations, and now the same network is accessible to the public through an updated…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as…
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Crave Joins Certified SC Grown’s “Fresh on the Menu” Program
May 11, 2015Crave is added to an elite list of SC restaurants whose menus include at least 25% Certified SC Grown foods MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Crave Kitchen & Cocktails is now part of the Certified…
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Avison Young Commercial Sale – Tecklenburg Medical Plaza Pad Site
May 11, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gregg Legerton represented the buyer, Low Country Rheumatology, P.A. in the purchase of an office pad site…
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Wells Fargo Names Justin Hawkins Community Banking Area President of Upstate Market
May 11, 2015Business leader will oversee 40 banking stores and 490 team members in the Upstate GREENVILLE, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named Justin Hawkins the Community Banking Area…
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Elizabeth Palmer and Rebecca Roser named SC Bar Young Lawyers of the Year
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Elizabeth “Beth” J. Palmer of Charleston and Rebecca Roser of Columbia have been named Young Lawyers of the Year by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD). The…
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Michelin Development Celebrates 100th Loan To Small Businesses
May 11, 2015Small business in South Carolina receives loan, helps program reach milestone GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin Development–a subsidiary of Michelin North America, Inc. that provides business loans to upstart businesses in many of…
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Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina Announce 2015 CreateAthon Dates and Application Deadlines
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina announced that both organizations will once again host CreateAthon events this fall. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which…
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Providence Hospitals receives ISO 9001:2008 certification
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has successfully received ISO 9001:2008 certification, placing it in a class of businesses recognized globally for the use of best-practice quality-management principles. ISO 9001:2008 aims…
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Converting Landfill Gas to Hydrogen: A Novel Green Energy Initiative – EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Russ Keller, May 12, 2015
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Can researchers make hydrogen fuel cell technology an affordable reality for transportation companies and energy providers? Russ Keller of South Carolina Research Authority will present findings from…
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YouthBASE to Host Storybook ReadAlong Event
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – YouthBASE will host a Storybook ReadAlong event on Saturday, May 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Palmetto Bank located on 306 E. North Street…
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Engenius teaches Google Adwords, SEO to Upstate small businesses
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius continues its two-part series on web marketing for small businesses this week with a focus on specific tactics that earn measurable results. Engenius’ Managing Partner Chris…
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Carolina Prep receives LiveWell at School Award
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Prep’s healthy lifestyle is gaining attention in the Upstate. Carolina International Preparatory Academy has been recognized with the LiveWell at School Award from LiveWell Greenville. The LiveWell…
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Radium Architecture Hires Anthony Wohlers
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Radium Architecture announced that Anthony Wohlers, Associate AIA, has joined the studio as an Intern Architect. Mr. Wohlers is a May 2015 graduate of Clemson University’s Masters…
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Katie Winch Earns Girl Scout Gold Award
May 11, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Twenty-nine high achieving Girl Scouts who demonstrated outstanding leadership through initiating and completing community service projects were recognized with the prestigious Gold Award at Presbyterian College on…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Honors 29 Gold Award Recipients
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Twenty-nine high achieving Girl Scouts who demonstrated outstanding leadership through initiating and completing community service projects were recognized with the prestigious Gold Award at Presbyterian College on…
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Caldwell Commercial Sublease of 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 102
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Primary Tenant in the sublease of 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 102, in Mt. Pleasant. The Sub-Tenant, Julie Tucker Young,…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline Attorney is Reappointed to the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board for a Second Term
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that Rex Casterline has been reappointed to the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board for a second term. The…
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Volvo Cars selects South Carolina for first American plant
May 11, 2015
$500 million Berkeley County automotive factory to create up to 4,000 jobs BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Volvo Car Corporation has selected Berkeley County, South Carolina for its first manufacturing facility in the Western…
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Carolina Prep receives LiveWell at School Award
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Prep’s healthy lifestyle is gaining attention in the Upstate. Carolina International Preparatory Academy has been recognized with the LiveWell at School Award from LiveWell Greenville. The LiveWell…
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Engenius teaches Google Adwords, SEO to Upstate small businesses
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius continues its two-part series on web marketing for small businesses this week with a focus on specific tactics that earn measurable results. Engenius’ Managing Partner Chris…
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Radium Architecture Hires Anthony Wohlers
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Radium Architecture announced that Anthony Wohlers, Associate AIA, has joined the studio as an Intern Architect. Mr. Wohlers is a May 2015 graduate of Clemson University’s Masters…
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Providence Hospitals receives ISO 9001:2008 certification
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has successfully received ISO 9001:2008 certification, placing it in a class of businesses recognized globally for the use of best-practice quality-management principles. ISO 9001:2008 aims…
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Converting Landfill Gas to Hydrogen: A Novel Green Energy Initiative – EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Russ Keller, May 12, 2015
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Can researchers make hydrogen fuel cell technology an affordable reality for transportation companies and energy providers? Russ Keller of South Carolina Research Authority will present findings from…
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Caldwell Commercial Sublease of 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 102
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Primary Tenant in the sublease of 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 102, in Mt. Pleasant. The Sub-Tenant, Julie Tucker Young,…
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Annual Garden Tour in May Highlights Saluda River Club
May 11, 2015On Thursday, May 14 and Saturday, May 16, the Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers Association (LCMGV) will host its 14th Annual Garden Tour, encompassing three sites at Saluda River Club…
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EngenuitySC Announces Launch of “Game-Changing” LifeCycle Innovation Project at Lower Richland High School
May 11, 2015
EngenuitySC Announces Launch of “Game-Changing” LifeCycle Innovation Project at Lower Richland High School 2,200-pound food waste dehydrator, vermiculture pods, solar array and greenhouse revolutionize rural high school STEM program COLUMBIA,…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as winners…
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Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina Announce 2015 CreateAthon Dates and Application Deadlines
May 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina announced that both organizations will once again host CreateAthon events this fall. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
YouthBASE to Host Storybook ReadAlong Event
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – YouthBASE will host a Storybook ReadAlong event on Saturday, May 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Palmetto Bank located on 306 E. North Street…
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The City of Columbia is Now Accepting Online Payments for Parking Citations
May 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Parking Services Department is working with T2 Systems and South Carolina Interactive to develop a real time payment system which offers those receiving…
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Graham Applauds Senate Vote To Ensure Congressional Review of Iran Nuclear Deal
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires President Obama to submit any deal with Iran…
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Lexington Medical Center Earns “Gold Plus” Stroke Award
May 10, 2015Recognition Honors Excellence in Care of Stroke Patients WEST COLUMBIA, SC – For the fifth time, Lexington Medical Center has received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement award for stroke care…
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Richland Two Names The 2015–2016 District Teacher Of The Year
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Richland Two has named Linda Whitcomb, Spanish and World Cultures teacher at Muller Road Middle School, as the district’s 2015—2016 Teacher of the Year. The announcement was…
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