Big changes coming to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) is alerting its members and the public of the new Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA) changes which…
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Major General George B. Harrison speaks to local Civil Air Patrol Squadron
May 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “Opportunity is there for you. Hard work and perseverance will lead to success. By the way, no matter your career path, remember that public service is a…
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Education Non-Profit Approved To Provide South Carolina Middle School Teaching Certification
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Education has authorized the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (The American Board) to provide additional teacher certification in middle level language arts, science…
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Concepts to Companies Announces the Launch and $1.35 Million of Funding for its Startup Factory
May 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Two experienced business leaders, Brian McSharry and John Warner, have launched Concepts to Companies, a startup factory. $1.35 million has been invested in Concepts to Companies to…
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Taskforce Recommends Transformation of Behavioral Health Systems in South Carolina
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Recommendations to transform and improve our state’s behavioral health systems have been issued by a statewide taskforce convened by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Office Lease
May 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, College Hunk Hauling Junk & Moving, in the lease of 1,400 square feet of office space at…
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Carolina Financial Corporation Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend for Q1, 2015
May 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share on April 29, 2015. The dividend…
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Rosen Hagood Attorneys Selected to 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
May 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Four attorneys from Rosen Hagood have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in 2015. Four additional attorneys have been recognized as South…
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Rosen Hagood Attorney, Elizabeth Palmer, is Recipient of Star of the Quarter Award by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
May 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood announced that Elizabeth “Beth” Palmer has received the Star of the Quarter Award from the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD). The Stars of the…
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CSU and Local High Schools Sign Dual Enrollment Agreement
May 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Southern University has signed an agreement with First Baptist School and Pinewood Prep to offer a dual enrollment program starting in the 2015-2016 academic year. “At…
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Lexington One student named 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholar
May 6, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One and River Bluff High congratulate Qiang Zhang for being named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. This prestigious award program is administered by the…
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50th Anniversary Class to Graduate from Charleston Southern University
May 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Southern University’s graduation ceremony May 9 at 10 a.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum will be the culmination of the university’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Approximately 500…
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Nexsen Pruet Recognizes 18 Middle School Girls, Celebrates 10th Next Steps Class
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On April 24, Nexsen Pruet celebrated 18 Chapin Middle School girls for their completion of NP’s 10th Next Steps Class. The students, who were chosen by their teachers…
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CSA Attorney Jacob Born will Lead Charleston School of Law Alumni Chapter
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Chappell Smith & Arden PA announces that attorney Jacob Born was named president of the Charleston School of Law Alumni Association Columbia Area…
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Bosch Security Systems opens new distribution center in Spartanburg County
May 6, 2015
GREER, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a supplier of security, safety and communications products and services, will celebrate the opening of its newly-constructed distribution center in Greer, S.C. Executives from the…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 5900 Core Avenue
May 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, 5900 Core Avenue, LLC in the lease extension of an office space…
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Julian Nexsen: 1924-2015
May 6, 2015
Julian J. Nexsen, who helped guide Nexsen Pruet from a four-attorney office to one of the region’s leading business law firms, died today in Columbia, S.C., after a long illness.…
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Horry/Georgetown Legislative Delegations Seeking Applicants for Agriculture Commission
May 6, 2015CONWAY, SC – The Legislative Delegation in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit (Horry and Georgetown counties) hereby notifies the public of an expiring term on the Agriculture Commission of South Carolina. Individuals…
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Lancaster County Council of the Arts is accepting applications for Academic Scholarship
May 6, 2015LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is accepting applications for the new $500 LCCA Academic Scholarship, which will be awarded to a high school senior residing…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation Announces Opening 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Grant Cycle
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2)…
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Owner Forced to Sell Ground-Breaking Medical Company, Merriton Medical LLC
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The owner of Merriton Medical LLC, a ground-breaking medical company, is forced to sell due to unexpected terminal illness. The company produces and sells a one-of-a-kind patented, medical product…
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Manufacturing and Export Growth to Drive SC Industrial Market
May 6, 2015
Key Takeaways Capital investments continue to strengthen the South Carolina economy with investments from both national and international companies. Manufacturing employment is on the rise, but remains below pre-recession levels.…
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2015 Bob Jones University Vintage Yearbook Dedicated To Dr. Grace Hargis
May 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bob Jones University (BJU) Vintage staff today announced the dedication of the 2015 yearbook to Dr. Grace Hargis, who has served as a BJU professor for 53…
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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions. Participation is another way city residents can take part in their…
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C. Dan Joyner, Realtors’ Teams Rank Among the Top in Nationwide Real Estate Network
May 6, 2015
Teams Honored at the Annual Real Estate Network Convention in Las Vegas GREENVILLE, SC – Four Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS’ teams were recognized with top honors for…
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C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Offices Ranked at the Top Nationwide For 2014 Results
May 6, 2015
Company Ranks #24 in U.S., Commercial Division Ranks #3 and N. Pleasantburg Office Ranks #9. GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS achieved top rankings for 2014…
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MEDcare Urgent Care Goes Back to School
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – MEDcare Urgent Care, a physician-directed and privately-owned healthcare provider in South Carolina, hosted financial speaker and former international corporate tax manager for The Seagram Company, Ltd., Joseph…
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons awards Providence Hospitals its top rating
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Hospitals for the 17th time in a row. This continues…
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South Carolina’s Largest Teacher Recruitment Fair Scheduled
May 6, 2015
South Carolina Teacher Expo Hopes to Address Unmet Demand for Teachers ROCK HILL, SC – Public school districts from across South Carolina will converge upon the South Carolina State…
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Susan G. Baker to Keynote Columbia College Commencement
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College is proud to announce philanthropist and author Susan G. Baker as the 2015 undergraduate commencement speaker. Baker is co-founder and past chairman of the National…
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Litvin Named Fulbright Ambassador
May 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – College of Charleston Hospitality and Tourism professor Steve Litvin has been named a Fulbright Ambassador. As an ambassador, Litvin will serve as a representative of the Fulbright Scholar Program and help with…
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Swanson to Speak At College of Charleston Commencement Ceremonies
May 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston entrepreneur Steve Swanson ’89 will be the commencement speaker during the College of Charleston’s graduation ceremonies onMay 15-16, 2015. Swanson is the former CEO of Automated Trading Desk (ATD), which…
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Lott Inducted into S.C. Literary Hall of Fame
May 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – College of Charleston professor and best selling author Bret Lott was recently inducted into the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Literary Hall of Fame. Lott is the…
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Charleston Animal Society Supporters Shatter State Record on Day of Giving
May 6, 2015More than1,000 Donations in a Single Day! CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society was proud to take part in the second annual Lowcountry Day of Giving, coordinated through the Coastal Community Foundation. More…
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Your estate plan: What’s the role of your Will?
May 6, 2015By Bethany M. Griffith Abacus Planning Group Planning for your own death may feel like an uncomfortable topic, but understanding how your assets will transfer is key to ensuring…
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SC BlueCross Recognizes Nursing Staff For Leading The Way To Better Health
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employs nearly 600 nurses within its group of companies who work every day to support members in reaching their health goals, managing…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $120,000 in grants
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded five grants totaling $120,000 to the following organizations committed in their programming to the issues of Poverty in…
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Do You Need Job Descriptions?
May 6, 2015
Matt R. Vaadi, PHR President, Executive Resource Group If you have ever asked this question, you are not alone. This question comes up frequently with small to mid-sized businesses.…
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C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Offices Ranked at the Top Nationwide For 2014 Results
May 6, 2015
Company Ranks #24 in U.S., Commercial Division Ranks #3 and N. Pleasantburg Office Ranks #9. GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS achieved top rankings for 2014…
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C. Dan Joyner, Realtors’ Teams Rank Among the Top in Nationwide Real Estate Network
May 6, 2015
Teams Honored at the Annual Real Estate Network Convention in Las Vegas GREENVILLE, SC – Four Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS’ teams were recognized with top honors for…
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons awards Providence Hospitals its top rating
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Hospitals for the 17th time in a row. This continues…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Office Lease
May 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, College Hunk Hauling Junk & Moving, in the lease of 1,400 square feet of office space at…
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Taskforce Recommends Transformation of Behavioral Health Systems in South Carolina
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recommendations to transform and improve our state’s behavioral health systems have been issued by a statewide taskforce convened by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public…
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LS3P Named In Top 100 Design Giants In Interior Design Magazine
May 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P was ranked among the top 100 Interior Architecture/Design Giants published in Interior Design magazine’s 2015 Annual Giants Survey. The firm was listed at 69th place in…
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O’Neal Establishes Operations in Mexico
May 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal, Inc. announced today the company has formed a partnership with Beck Group to establish operations in Mexico. Through the new initiative, O’Neal will provide planning, design, procurement…
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South Carolina Special Olympics Medical Team Keeps Watchful Eye Over Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers And Spectators
May 5, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – On Friday, May 1, more than 1200 special athletes, 800+ volunteers, hundreds of Soldiers and multitudes of spectators all gathered on the grounds of Fort Jackson. What…
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The Average Domestic Fare out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is Lower than Regional Competitors for the Sixth Consecutive Quarter
May 5, 2015GREER, SC – Passengers flying out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) continue to pay less than the average domestic fare from competing airports in the region according to the US…
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First Citizens Announces New Regional Leadership Roles
May 5, 2015RALEIGH, NC – First Citizens Bank announced today new regional leadership positions for four of its top executives. “These veteran bankers bring many years of exemplary service and experience to their new roles…
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Turner Padget Shareholder Relocates Back to Columbia
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that shareholder Mark B. Goddard will return to the firm’s Columbia office from Myrtle Beach, where he has practiced since…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Marc L. Murray, principal and senior portfolio manager
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Marc L. Murray has joined our team as principal and senior portfolio manager. Marc Murray…
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