New assistance available for beginning farmers
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to entrepreneurial education and business consultation through workshops offered by Clemson University. The South Carolina New and Beginning…
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Theodora Park Opens, Brings More Beauty to Downtown Charleston
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC The citizens of Charleston and visitors to the city have another beautifully transformed park space to enjoy this summer, thanks to the City of Charleston, the Charleston Parks…
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Charleston City Council Ratifies Emergency Ordinance
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Charleston City Council held a special meeting at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on June 23, 2015 to ratify an emergency ordinance to prohibit picketing and other…
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Charleston Regional Development Alliance Supports Removal Of Confederate Battle Flag From Statehouse Grounds
June 25, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – “The Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) Board of Directors unanimously supports Governor Nikki Haley, numerous elected and business leaders, and South Carolina’s citizens in calling for the…
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Jamon Meredith’s Upstate Offensive Lineman Academy moving date and location
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Due to a scheduling conflict with the Tennessee Titans, former Hillcrest and University of South Carolina star Jamon Meredith and the Wyatt Sports Academy is moving the…
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Rebuild Upstate breaks yearly record in six months
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – An Upstate nonprofit organization has broken their previous yearly record for accomplished projects in only six months. Rebuild Upstate helps low-income homeowners with home repairs and accessibility…
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Lexington One receives national school communications awards
June 25, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington County School District One earned seven 2015 National School Public Relations Association School Communications Awards. The awards program honors successful public relations activities, programs, projects and…
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IntelliSystems Welcomes Grace Bowles
June 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – June 25, 2015 – IntelliSystems, a leader in managed IT services and support serving small to medium sized businesses in Augusta, Aiken and Columbia is pleased to…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Charles Humphreys, CCIM represented Reeves Family, LP (Seller)…
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Gift from CBL Foundation to Assist Greer Area Workforce Development
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The CBL Foundation has given $7,500 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to provide tuition assistance for Greer area residents needing skills training to become employed, or to…
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SC Representative Donna C. Hicks Visits Sherman College of Chiropractic
June 25, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – South Carolina House of Representatives member Donna C. Hicks visited Sherman College of Chiropractic earlier this week to learn more about the chiropractic college’s substantial community and…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Supports Removal of Confederate Flag from State House Grounds
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Statement in Support of Gov. Haley’s Call to Remove the Confederate Flag from State House Grounds from David Pankau, President and CEO, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina: BlueCross…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Supports Removal of Confederate Flag from State House Grounds
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Statement in Support of Gov. Haley’s Call to Remove the Confederate Flag from State House Grounds from David Pankau, President and CEO, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina: BlueCross…
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Ziff Properties Sells Greenwood Commons
June 25, 2015
GREENWOOD, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the disposition of Greenwood Commons, a 16,144-square-foot shopping center, located in Greenwood, SC for $2.36 million to R.W.G. & C.P.G. Investments, L.P. Steve…
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IntelliSystems Welcomes Grace Bowles
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – June 25, 2015 – IntelliSystems, a leader in managed IT services and support serving small to medium sized businesses in Augusta, Aiken and Columbia is pleased to…
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Rebuild Upstate breaks yearly record in six months
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – An Upstate nonprofit organization has broken their previous yearly record for accomplished projects in only six months. Rebuild Upstate helps low-income homeowners with home repairs and accessibility…
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Habitat celebrates 330 homes in Greenville
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has kicked off construction for the 330th Habitat home built in the Upstate. Community members joined together on Wednesday, June 24…
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Upstate Organization Receives $35 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
June 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has received a $35…
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Jamon Meredith’s Upstate Offensive Lineman Academy moving date and location
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Due to a scheduling conflict with the Tennessee Titans, former Hillcrest and University of South Carolina star Jamon Meredith and the Wyatt Sports Academy is moving the…
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A Statement from Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.’s Managing Director, Boyd B. Nicholson, Jr.
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – This week Governor Haley, backed by a diverse group of business and political leaders from our state, called for the removal of the Confederate flag from the…
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Santee Cooper statement on the flag debate
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Santee Cooper Board Chairman W. Leighton Lord III and President and CEO Lonnie Carter are issuing the following statement in support of ongoing state discussions to remove…
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Santee Cooper statement on the flag debate
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Santee Cooper Board Chairman W. Leighton Lord III and President and CEO Lonnie Carter are issuing the following statement in support of ongoing state discussions to remove…
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Darlington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Advocate Honored during SC Campaign’s Annual Conference
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darnell McPherson—Executive Director of Darlington County First Steps—was honored as the 2015 recipient of the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award during the South Carolina Campaign…
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Darlington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Advocate Honored during SC Campaign’s Annual Conference
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darnell McPherson—Executive Director of Darlington County First Steps—was honored as the 2015 recipient of the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award during the South Carolina Campaign…
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SCANA Donates $100,000 to Mother Emanuel Church
June 24, 2015
Company Will Also Provide Employee Matching Grant CAYCE, SC – Following the recent tragic events in Charleston, SCANA subsidiary SCE&G today announced a $100,000 donation to the Emanuel AME Church, as…
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SCANA Donates $100,000 to Mother Emanuel Church
June 24, 2015
Company Will Also Provide Employee Matching Grant CAYCE, SC – Following the recent tragic events in Charleston, SCANA subsidiary SCE&G today announced a $100,000 donation to the Emanuel AME Church, as…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $290,000 in Grants
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $290,000 to seven Strategic grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $290,000 in Grants
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $290,000 to seven Strategic grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty…
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Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Woody Lovelace to Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning and Development
June 24, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced that Woody Lovelace has been promoted to senior vice president of corporate planning and…
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Senators Introduce Restoration of America’s Wire Act
June 24, 2015
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Dan Coats (R-Indiana), and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) today…
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Senators Introduce Restoration of America’s Wire Act
June 24, 2015
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Dan Coats (R-Indiana), and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) today…
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SC-Based Johnson Development Calls For Removal Of Confederate Flag From SC State House Grounds
June 24, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Statement from George Dean “Geordy” Johnson III, CEO of Johnson Development Associates, on behalf of the Johnson family, representing Johnson Management and its affiliated companies: Johnson Development…
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Greenville Health System named one of the top 50 companies for women and diverse managers to work
June 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Health System has been named one of the top 50 companies for women and diverse managers to work by Diversity MBA Magazine. Companies included in this…
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Habitat celebrates 330 homes in Greenville
June 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has kicked off construction for the 330th Habitat home built in the Upstate. Community members joined together on Wednesday, June 24…
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Ziff Properties Sells Greenwood Commons
June 24, 2015
GREENWOOD, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the disposition of Greenwood Commons, a 16,144-square-foot shopping center, located in Greenwood, SC for $2.36 million to R.W.G. & C.P.G. Investments, L.P. Steve…
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Upstate Organization Receives $35 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
June 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has received a $35…
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Senator Scott Delivers Heartfelt Remarks on the Senate Floor about the Tragedy in Charleston
June 24, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) resolution honoring the nine victims of last weeks shooting in Charleston was unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate today. Senator Scott also…
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Senator Scott Delivers Heartfelt Remarks on the Senate Floor about the Tragedy in Charleston
June 24, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) resolution honoring the nine victims of last weeks shooting in Charleston was unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate today. Senator Scott also…
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Graham Reflects on Last Weeks Church Shooting in Charleston
June 24, 2015
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) took to the Senate floor today to reflect on last week’s horrific church shooting in Charleston. Graham said:…
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Graham Reflects on Last Weeks Church Shooting in Charleston
June 24, 2015
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) took to the Senate floor today to reflect on last week’s horrific church shooting in Charleston. Graham said:…
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Richland Two Announces Elementary School Principals
June 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — At the Tuesday, June 23, 2015 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the promotions of Paula China…
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Clemson joins call for Congress to increase support of research
June 24, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University has joined more than 250 universities, business leaders and science organizations in calling for stronger federal policies and greater investment to drive domestic research and…
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City of Spartanburg selected as recipient of up to $1 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies for public art project
June 24, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC — Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that the City of Spartanburg has been selected as one of four cities to receive up to $1 million as part of the Bloomberg…
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Falfurrias Announces Strategic Partnership With GlynnDevins
June 24, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC — Falfurrias Capital Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented middle-market companies, today announced it has made an investment in GlynnDevins, a leading provider…
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There’s time to affect fate in job interviews, Clemson research shows
June 24, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Ever feel you were doomed out of the gate in a job interview? Although a belief exists that a job candidate’s fate is determined very early in…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Screens Compromised
June 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will screen Compromised, a documentary film about the saga of the Confederate flag, memorials, grave markers, statues…
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The SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health Receives Funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
June 24, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health has received $230,000 in combined funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina…
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The State Museum Welcomes More than 50,000 Guests to the Boeing Observatory
June 24, 2015
The South Carolina State Museum has hit a major milestone by welcoming more than 50,000 visitors to the new Boeing Observatory since opening on Aug. 16, 2014. The Boeing Observatory…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Screens Compromised
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will screen Compromised, a documentary film about the saga of the Confederate flag, memorials, grave markers, statues…
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SC Council on Competitiveness Supports Removal of the Confederate Flag from Statehouse Grounds
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Charleston on June 17, South Carolina’s citizens and business community are calling for the removal of the Confederate flag…
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