North Augusta selects M.B. Kahn for more Water Treatment Plant improvements
June 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of North Augusta has partnered with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to perform the next set of improvements to their Water Treatment Plant. After…
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Lexington One announces new administrators
June 18, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – At the June 16, 2015 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Brice L.S. Cockfield,…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on Charleston Tragedy
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Upon returning home to Charleston this morning, Senator Tim Scott released the following statement. “The horror that occurred at Mother Emanuel last night has truly devastated our…
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City of Columbia Officials Issue Statements Regarding Charleston Shooting Incident
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is urging all citizens to be cautious and aware of their surroundings during the ongoing manhunt for the suspect in the Charleston shooting…
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City of Columbia 2014 Water Quality Report
June 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia, SC has released the 2014 Water Quality Report. This Report is provided to all City of Columbia water customers to comply with the…
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Brad Allen of The ART of Real Estate appointed to State Housing, Finance and Development Authority
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley made a new appointment for Commissioner to the State Housing, Finance and Development Authority this week. Brad Allen, of The ART of Real Estate, will finish…
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Leadership South Carolina elects new trustees
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s most recognized leadership development program, announced newly elected board members who begin their terms July 1. New Leadership SC board members elected…
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Trespasser Responsibility Act Passed in South Carolina
June 18, 2015
Bill H.3266 Protects SC Landowners COLUMBIA, SC – On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, SC lawmakers passed House Bill H.3266, the Trespasser Responsibility Act bill, by a 41-1 vote in…
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Speaker Lucas Statement on Senator Clementa Pinckney
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SC House Speaker Jay Lucas issued the following statement regarding the death of Senator Clementa Pinckney. “As a loving father, husband and dedicated public servant, Clementa Pinckney was…
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SafeStop App Adds Charter Schools in Charleston, SC
June 18, 2015
App Will Feature Both Student and Vehicle Tracking That Allows Parents to Know Where the Bus and Child are While on Route CHARLESTON, SC – This fall, the James Island…
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City Budget Breakdown
June 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – This past Tuesday night, June 16, Columbia City Council approved a FY 15/16 budget worth $130,727,558, an increase of 2.6%, or $3,263,468 over the previous year. The…
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Dr. Karen Woodward announces her retirement
June 18, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees announces that Superintendent Karen C. Woodward, Ed.D., plans to retire. Board Chair Debra L. Knight reflected, “We have…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement: “Michael, Rena, Nalin and I are praying for the victims and families touched by tonight’s senseless tragedy at Emanuel AME Church.…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement: “Michael, Rena, Nalin and I are praying for the victims and families touched by tonight’s senseless tragedy at Emanuel AME Church.…
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Graham Statement on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
CHARLETSON, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the horrific shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston. “Our prayers are with…
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Graham Statement on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
CHARLETSON, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the horrific shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston. “Our prayers are with…
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Creative Builders, Inc. Welcomes New Superintendent
June 17, 2015
Mark Winegar joins Creative Builders, Inc. GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. announces the addition of Mark Winegar to the team as a Superintendent. Mark has over 30 years…
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Sylvan Learning Welcomes New Center Director
June 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Alison Hague joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Upstate as Center Director of Enrollment, with a special focus on business development and marketing. Hague is responsible for…
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The Woodlands at Furman presents community health fair
June 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Aging well is a result of good health and wellness practices throughout life, but finding the right resources to practice good health can be challenging. The Woodlands…
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Fourth Presbyterian Church Constructing Good City Architects’ Design
June 17, 2015
Triangle Construction renovating buildings and adding Youth Ministry space GREENVILLE, SC – Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., recently completed a new…
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Greenville Recognized as 2015 Playful City USA Community
June 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In celebration of what it has deemed “Playability Week,” KaBOOM! announced today that Greenville is among 241 cities and towns across the United States named as 2015 Playful…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented both the Seller in the Sale of 7,430 SF Office/Warehouse Space in North Charleston, SC
June 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch & Doug Hart represented the Seller, Remount Road Properties, LLC, in the sale of 7,430 SF Office/Warehouse building located at…
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Students get hands-on lessons at Center for Advanced Technical Studies summer camps
June 17, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – Cassidy Gaillard never imagined she’d be doing “this” during her summer vacation. “This was fun. I like dissecting, looking through the parts of the heart …the bone,…
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Attorneys Complete Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative: Nexsen Pruet Congratulates Hollingsworth & Moore
June 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet lawyers Jennifer Hollingsworth and Mark Moore recently completed participation in the 8th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). In…
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Nexsen Pruet up Nine Spots on Largest Law Firms List
June 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet has climbed nine spots on The National Law Journal list of the 350 largest law firms in the nation – coming in at #215. The…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank Receives $25K Walmart Grant To Aid Senior Hunger Relief Programs
June 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to help expand their senior hunger relief mission in the Pee…
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Tally Parham Casey Chosen for the Liberty Fellowship
June 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Wyche attorney Tally Parham Casey has been selected to participate in the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2017. The Liberty Fellowship is a leadership initiative founded by Anna…
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Rhythmlink Combats Blood Shortages With Successful Drive
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, June 16, dedicated donors attended Rhythmlink International’s 6th Annual Blood Drive and donated enough blood to save nearly 60 lives. Rhythmlink International hosts the blood…
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Tristan Events Welcomes New Head Chef Brian Deason
June 17, 2015
Chef Deason brings an international culinary background to the Tristan Events team CHARLESTON, SC – Highly recognized for creating unforgettable events with unique and refined cuisine, Tristan Events welcomes…
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SC Ports Projects 7% Container Growth, $165.5 Million in Capital Expenditures
June 17, 2015
Port of Charleston, Inland Port handle unprecedented volumes in May . . CHARLESTON, SC – Following a record-setting month of container volumes achieved in May, the SC Ports Authority Board of…
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SC Ports Projects 7% Container Growth, $165.5 Million in Capital Expenditures
June 17, 2015
Port of Charleston, Inland Port handle unprecedented volumes in May . . CHARLESTON, SC – Following a record-setting month of container volumes achieved in May, the SC Ports Authority Board of…
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Lexington Medical Center Welcomes C. Philip Toussaint, MD, FAANS
June 17, 2015
Neurosurgeon Will Practice at New Lexington Brain and Spine Institute WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center welcomeS C. Philip Toussaint, MD, FAANS to the hospital’s network of care. Dr.…
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Goodchild, Whisnant named Chapman Professors
June 17, 2015
Wofford updates Chapman Program in Humanities SPARTANBURG, SC – Two Wofford College professors, Dr. Karen H. Goodchild, professor and chair of art and art history, and Dr. Clayton J. Whisnant,…
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Ductz of Greater Columbia, an affiliate of Carolina Conditions, named as among the Four Best in US
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – HomeAdvisor announced that 4 pros in their DUCTZ network have received the “Best of HomeAdvisor Award” for 2015! Ductz of Greater Columbia, an affiliate of Carolina Conditions,…
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Camp Happy Days Hosts Annual Summer Camp for Children Battling Cancer June 28 – July 4
June 17, 2015
Camp Happy Days Presents Annual Summer Camp Themed “Seize the Moment” CHARLESTON, SC – Starting next Sunday, June 28 through Saturday, July 4, Camp Happy Days welcomes over 220…
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Life Cycle Engineering Wraps Up Bench2Bed Flash Drive to Support One80 Place
June 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) completed their one-week “flash drive” to gather donations in support of One80 Place, a homeless shelter and community kitchen located in downtown Charleston, SC.…
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A Closer Look at the Online Fundraising Impact of #GivingTuesday in the United States
June 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities, released a #GivingTuesday Trends Report providing online…
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Federal Transit Administration Region Applauds The COMET
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Midlands transit system, The COMET, is winning accolades for improvements in its service since implementation of the penny sales tax passed in 2012. On May 14, The…
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GKN Aerospace Opening New Orangeburg County Facility To Produce Boeing Inlet Lip Skins
June 17, 2015
Company Investing More Than $20 Million In New Midlands Operation COLUMBIA, SC – GKN Aerospace announces that it will open a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce inlet lip…
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Attorneys Complete Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative
June 17, 2015
Nexsen Pruet Congratulates Hollingsworth & Moore COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet lawyers Jennifer Hollingsworth and Mark Moore recently completed participation in the 8th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute…
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House Still Committed to Fixing Roads
June 17, 2015
Amends Sine Die Resolution to address infrastructure reform COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House amended its sine die resolution to…
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PNC Foundation awards $50,000 to support early mathematics learning
June 17, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – The PNC Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Project BEEMS (Building Environments for Early Mathematics Success), a Clemson University program that seeks to provide child care…
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High School Gifted and Talented Art Exhibit
June 17, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – High school students from Berkeley, Hanahan, Cane Bay, Goose Creek and Stratford High Schools, as well as students from the Berkeley Center of the Arts, will…
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NAI Avant Facilitates Two Office Leases in Newly Redeveloped Cigar Factory, Charleston, SC
June 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – David Ingle, Senior Broker, and David Grubbs, Managing Principal and Broker-in-Charge, both with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently facilitated office leases in the Cigar Factory building located at…
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Pantex Americas, Inc. establishing first U.S. facility in Greenville County
June 17, 2015
Company investing $10.4 million to open Upstate manufacturing facility GREENVILLE, SC – Pantex International S.p.A., a hygiene materials producer primarily serving the global personal care market, is establishing its first…
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Glowout Celebrates Grand Opening in the Vista
June 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Glowout, a one-stop beauty shop, will celebrate its grand opening in the Vista with a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2 p.m. Media representatives…
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S.C. Military Base Task Force Reports on 2015 Legislative Session
June 17, 2015
Seven bills benefiting military personnel and their families passed into law COLUMBIA, SC – The leadership of the South Carolina Military Base Task Force is lauding the passage of…
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Wofford students participate in variety of summer internships
June 17, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Jonathan Franklin’s experiences in his first three years as a student at Wofford College – from being a Bonner Scholar to participating in internships to writing for the…
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Nexsen Pruet up Nine Spots on Largest Law Firms List
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet has climbed nine spots on The National Law Journal list of the 350 largest law firms in the nation – coming in at #215. The…
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Attorneys Complete Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative: Nexsen Pruet Congratulates Hollingsworth & Moore
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet lawyers Jennifer Hollingsworth and Mark Moore recently completed participation in the 8th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). In…
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