Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and Commercial Division partners with Habitat Greenville
April 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and Commercial Division is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County as the 30th Anniversary Tool Sponsor. The GGAR and…
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Tige Watts Ends Campaign for Columbia City Council, Endorses Howard Duvall in Election for At-Large Seat
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Neighborhood leader Tige Watts announced today he will not file to run for Columbia City Council and will instead support Howard Duvall, who recently declared his candidacy…
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Bikeville Classic Seeks Volunteers Event Weekend
April 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Bikeville Classic is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the cycling event weekend scheduled for Saturday, April 18 in Greenville’s West End and Sunday, April 19 on…
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Furman University To Hold Panel Discussion On “Athletics And Desegregation” April 15
April 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University will sponsor a panel discussion, “Athletics and Desegregation,” Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall as part of the university’s yearlong commemoration…
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Riley Institute Adds Mark Quinn as Senior Associate, Promotes Jacki Martin to Director, Institute Operations
April 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — The Riley Institute at Furman has recruited Mark Quinn, Director of Public and Member Relations at the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, as Senior Associate at the…
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Greenville Chamber’s Nika White receives honors from the Small Business Administration, Modern Day Queens and SAVVY
April 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Nika White has been honored by the Small Business Administration (SBA) with the Minority Enterprise Advocate Award, as well as by the Modern Day Queens…
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Upstate Forever’s “Reconnecting People to Rivers” Initiative Publishes First Two Blueway Maps
April 12, 2015Waterproof blueway maps help promote river recreation in the Upstate region of South Carolina GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever is pleased to announce that, as a part of the…
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Colliers International associates recognized as 2014 CoStar Power Brokers
April 10, 2015
Recognition of fifteen associates confirms Colliers dominance in the South Carolina commercial real estate market. CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announced that 15 of its South Carolina associates have been…
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District Five names Support Employee of the Year finalists
April 10, 2015IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced the three finalists for its 2015-2016 Support Employee of the Year award. Finalists include: Donna Corley, a registrar at Lake Murray Elementary…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Costar Power Brokers Awards
April 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced three of the company’s agents have been selected by CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), commercial real estate’s leading independent research firm, to receive a…
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Clemson trustees approve pre-concept plan for new campus building
April 10, 2015
CLEMSON – Clemson trustees have given pre-concept approval for university officials to move forward in evaluating plans to design a building to replace programming in Sirrine Hall on campus. Sirrine,…
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Michelin Adds Two More J.D. Power Original Equipment Customer Satisfaction Awards
April 10, 2015Michelin Grows Total to 77 Awards Since 1989 GREENVILLE, SC – Adding to its already impressive list of J.D. Power original equipment tire customer satisfaction awards, Michelin once again received the industry’s…
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BHS Dr. Arthur Turfa to Release Book of Poetry
April 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Arthur Turfa’s first book of poetry, Places and Times, has been released by eLectio Publishing from Little Spring, Texas. The book reflects on places, people, and…
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Verizon Wireless Empowers Parents; Protects Young Mobile Users
April 10, 2015
As summer approaches, technology designed to keep children safe gives parents peace of mind. GREENVILLE, SC — As parents plan summertime schedules, Verizon Wireless remains committed to providing solutions that extend…
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17th Season of Five After Five To Bring Big Changes
April 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Five Points Association is welcoming the return of spring with the announcement of the 17th Annual Five After Five, a free and family friendly outdoor concert series…
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Historical Association Opens Privately Owned Historic Homes for Tours
April 10, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spend an afternoon resting and rejuvenating in Glenn Springs, “The Oasis of Health!” On Sunday, April 26, 1:30-5 p.m., join Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) for a…
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Allen Tate REALTORS Announces Top Agents for March 2015
April 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate REALTORS®, announced Top Agents for March 2015. In the Greenville Office, Lisa McDowell was Top Listing Agent and…
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Charleston’s growing economy serves as backdrop for engineers’ gathering
April 10, 2015
Top leaders to hear from Anita Zucker, tour Boeing’s assembly plant CHARLESTON, SC – Some of the nation’s top engineering experts will gather near Charleston this week, as new manufacturing…
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Richland Two Names The 2015-2016 Honor Roll Teachers Of The Year
April 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Five Richland Two teachers have been selected as the 2015–2016 District Honor Roll Teachers of the Year: Megan Allen, Sandlapper Elementary; Nellie Jones, Summit Parkway Middle; Jarrette…
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The Protocol School of Washington® Announces Staff Additions and Promotion
April 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country—announces several staff additions and promotions in its corporate offices in…
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AVANTech Opens 120,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Center in Columbia
April 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – AVANTech, a radioactive and industrial water treatment solutions provider that is one of South Carolina’s fastest growing companies, today opened a new 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility…
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The Protocol School of Washington® Announces Staff Additions and Promotion
April 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country—announces several staff additions and promotions in its corporate offices in…
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AVANTech Opens 120,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Center in Columbia
April 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – AVANTech, a radioactive and industrial water treatment solutions provider that is one of South Carolina’s fastest growing companies, today opened a new 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility…
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Allen Tate REALTORS Announces Top Agents for March 2015
April 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate REALTORS®, announced Top Agents for March 2015. In the Greenville Office, Lisa McDowell was Top Listing Agent and…
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FLW College Fishing National Championship Heading To Lake Murray
April 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – College teams from across the country will be heading to Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina, April 16 – 18 for the 2015 FLW College Fishing National Championship…
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Greenville Dermatology Welcomes New Aesthetician
April 9, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Dermatology has added Mary Lauren Antici as the newest member of its talented medical team. Antici has extensive experience as a licensed Aesthetician, Registered Cosmetologist and…
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U.S. Forest Service Renews 20,123 SF Lease for 10 Years
April 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Forest Service has renewed their lease for ten years at 4931 Broad River Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The agency occupies 20,123 square feet of…
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Williams Mullen Expands to South Carolina with Additions to Respected Environmental Team
April 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Williams Mullen announced it has expanded to South Carolina with the addition of four respected environmental attorneys from the McNair law firm in Columbia, South Carolina. With this…
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Tri-County Technical College selected to participate as a partner in Country Music Television’s Empowering Education campaign
April 9, 2015
Tri-County Technical College is one of 14 community colleges nationwide selected to participate as a partner in Country Music Television’s Empowering Education campaign. The comprehensive campaign provides an online resource,…
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Greenville Office Market Kicks Off 2015 with Growing Occupancy and Development Plans
April 9, 2015
Colliers International, South Carolina Research & Forecast Report Growing Occupancy and Development Plans Kick-Off 2015 Key Takeaways 2015 is off to a great start with positive absorption and record high rental rates…
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18 Nuclear Systems Technology Students Earn Industry’s Highest Standards
April 8, 2015“This is a pipeline that will continue to need to be replenished.” Kevin Marsh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SCANA Corporation COLUMBIA, SC – Eighteen Midlands Technical College (MTC) Nuclear Systems…
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SCDOT Employees to Pick Up Litter Statewide Week of April 20 in Support of Governor Haley’s Litter Prevention Month Proclamation
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In support of Governor Nikki Haley’s designation of April as litter prevention month, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to deploy its Maintenance crews in…
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ERA Wilder Realty Expands Ranks Sixteen New Associates Join Firm Focused on Growth
April 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty recently announced the addition of Lisa Andrews, Katherine ‘Lee’ Tupper, Dave Vega, Nicole Brown, Kaye Evans, Prince Panford, Brice Spires, Lakeysha Smith, Paula Howell,…
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Ductz of Columbia Joins Their Fellow Franchisees in Assembling 150 Boxes of Necessities for Military Men and Women Currently Serving Overseas
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – DUCTZ 2015 Annual Convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina brought franchisees together from across the country to learn from each other and new programs from corporate –…
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Four Lexington Medical Center Nurses Earn Palmetto Gold Awards
April 8, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Four Lexington Medical Center nurses have been honored with this year’s prestigious Palmetto Gold award from the South Carolina Nurses Foundation. Lindsay Coppney, Lisa Lewis, Sheryl Sturkie…
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The Pops Series: At the Movies with the SC Philharmonic at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, April 11, 2015
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Slip into the scenes of Old Hollywood with At the Movies, a family-friendly evening filled with unforgettable movie scores and soundtracks from your movie house favorites, performed by…
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Seasons of the South – The Original Home Grown Musical and Storytelling Show and Fine Art Photography Exhibition
April 8, 2015CAMDEN, SC—The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) presents the second annual performance of Seasons of the South – The Original Home Grown Musical and Storytelling Show, written by…
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Pay Raises for More Than 13,000 Walmart Associates in South Carolina Go Into Effect This Week
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – As part of Walmart’s additional $1 billion investment in its workers this year, Walmart is giving pay raises to 13,186 associates in South Carolina for the pay period…
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Pay Raises for More Than 13,000 Walmart Associates in South Carolina Go Into Effect This Week
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – As part of Walmart’s additional $1 billion investment in its workers this year, Walmart is giving pay raises to 13,186 associates in South Carolina for the pay period…
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Senior Resources awarded $900 “Share the Love” grant by Meals on Wheels America
April 8, 2015Subaru’s seventh “Share the Love” event supports Columbia’s seniors COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources is proud to announce it has received a $900 grant from Meals on Wheels America for its…
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U.S. Conference of Mayors President Kevin Johnson Responds To Police Officer Shooting Of Unarmed Man In North Charleston, SC
April 8, 2015
U.S. Conference of Mayors President Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson issued the following statement in response to the police officer shooting of Walter Scott in North Charleston (SC): “The nation’s mayors are…
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M33 Expands in Downtown Greensboro, North Carolina
April 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – M33 Integrated is a third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina with its Global Operations Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Scheduled to be completed…
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Bryan Stone Named 2015 South Carolina Economic Development Ambassador
April 8, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Lockhart Power Company and Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. are pleased to announce that Bryan Stone, chief operating officer of Lockhart Power, has been named a 2015 South…
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American Advertising Federation Announces New Professionals Scholarship
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF Midlands) is offering a new scholarship, the New Professionals Scholarship, for young alumni and 2015 graduates. This scholarship opportunity is…
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Caroline France of Greenville Technical College Receives Top Community College Honors
April 8, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Caroline France, a student at Greenville Technical College, was selected from 1,700 applicants as one of only 15 recipients nationwide to be a 2015 Phi Theta Kappa…
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URS Capital Partners Acquires Third Apartment Deal in Charleston, SC
April 8, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – This acquisition represents the 9th apartment purchase for URS in the last 5 years and brings their portfolio to over 1,100 units. URS Capital Partners is a…
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James E. Clyburn Golf Center to Host Girls Golf Day
April 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The James E. Clyburn Golf Center is hosting a Girls Golf Day on Saturday, April 18, 2015 to help kick off the start of its girls golf…
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ReWa Names Lavada Galloway as Human Resources Manager
April 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has recently named Lavada Galloway as its human resources manager. Galloway is an ambassador for the industry and the initiatives that it supports…
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Lorraine Dandeneau Receives Edward H. Stall Compassionate Care Award from Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
April 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System presented the Edward H. Stall Compassionate Care Award to Lorraine Dandeneau at the 40th Annual Employee Awards Banquet on April 7. The…
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SunTrust Bank Makes Grant to Arts Education in Spartanburg
April 8, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – SunTrust Bank of Spartanburg made celebrating Youth Art Month (March) at Chapman Cultural Center a huge success by donating $3,500 towards the Center’s “Advantage: Arts Education” program.…
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