Carolina Alliance Bank and Pinnacle Bank Announce Merger
March 24, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC and GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (“CAB”) (OTCQX:CRLN), PBSC Financial Corporation (“PBSC”), and PBSC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank of South Carolina (“Pinnacle Bank”), jointly announced that they have signed a…
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Anderson County 4-H Summer Camps Now Registering
March 24, 2015ANDERSON, SC — Anderson County 4-H has released its Summer 4-H Camping Schedule. Space is limited, so sign up now to not miss out. We are offering a variety of opportunities,…
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McCrae becomes newest partner at Morton & Gettys
March 24, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – J. Richards McCrae III, a native of Fort Mill who joined Morton & Gettys nearly six years ago, has become the firm’s newest partner. McCrae is an…
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Three New Agents Join the North Pleasantburg Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new Sales Associates to its North Pleasantburg office. Brenna Bracall, Michael Mumma and Lindsey Granville join…
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Midlands Residents to Take Strides for Autism
March 24, 2015South Carolina Autism Society HostsStrides for Autism 2015 in the Midlands on Saturday, May 2 Register Today and Form a Strides Team IRMO, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society announces its…
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Boyd hosting sports camp in Greenville
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC- Newly signed Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Tajh Boyd is hosting a youth football clinic at the Kroc Center in Greenville on April 4. The goal of the camp is…
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Dr. John Kelley becomes the nation’s first PT to earn “Physical Therapy” Certification in ImPACT® Concussion Care Management
March 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Dr. John Kelley, DPT, MTC, ATC, the director and owner of Private Therapy Services Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, has helped put Charleston in the news for…
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Kulture Klash Returns to Charleston in April
March 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Popular Charleston arts and culture festival Kulture Klash presented by Avita’s MedExpress Pharmacy will return to the Lowcountry this spring in a collaboration among Big Hair Productions,…
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22 Combat Veterans preparing for 175-mille challenge
March 23, 2015
Help support the 175-mile PTSD River Challenge from Columbia to Charleston in April CHARLESTON, SC – A group of combat veterans in South Carolina is preparing to take on…
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Tennis Tournament Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
March 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Family Circle Cup and MUSC Health have teamed up to support “Pink Out Night for the Cure” to benefit the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen.…
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Twin Rivers Completes Purchase of 916 Savannah Highway
March 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Phil Rose of Twin Rivers Capital, LLC represented the buyer (Full Moon Investments, LLC) in the purchase of 916 Savannah Highway. There are no immediate plans for…
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LS3P Welcomes New Construction Administrator
March 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – LS3P’s Columbia, SC office welcomes Brandy Bayne, who joins the firm as Assistant Construction Administrator. Bayne earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration…
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Midlands Residents to Take Strides for Autism
March 23, 2015South Carolina Autism Society HostsStrides for Autism 2015 in the Midlands on Saturday, May 2 Register Today and Form a Strides Team IRMO, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society announces its…
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Mashburn Construction Welcomes New Employee
March 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Mashburn Construction welcomed a new employee to the company. Derek Skipper joins Mashburn Construction as a Healthcare Project Manager. Derek grew up in Conway, SC and later…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina Will Celebrate 30 Years of Granting Wishes at the 2015 Wish Ball
March 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Make-A-Wish® South Carolina will host the 2015 Wish Ball on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at the South Carolina State Museum. The ball, celebrates the Make-A-Wish mission by raising…
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“Food From The Heart” Food Drive Collected 65.5 Tons
March 23, 2015
The Seventh Annual “Food From The Heart” food drive held March 21, 2015 at participating Midlands grocery stores to support Harvest Hope Food Bank collected 65.5 tons of food COLUMBIA,…
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Student named outstanding senior by S.C. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
March 23, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — For Michelle Butler, a Clemson University senior majoring in food science, life is about making healthy choices. She has chosen her major and future career as a…
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Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ® Abacus Planning Group Ranked #1 Advisor in South Carolina
March 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Barron’s has ranked Cheryl R. Holland, CFP® as the #1 financial advisor in South Carolina. The annual America’s Top 1,200 list comprises data from over 4,000 of the…
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NAI Avant Arrranges Sales of ±0.70 Acres in MeadWestvaco’s Nexton Development
March 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Thomas Boulware, VI, CCIM and Dexter Rumsey, IV, both senior brokers with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently arranged the sale of ±0.70 acres located at the intersection of…
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March 23, 2015
NAI AVANT ARRANGES SALE OF ±0.70 ACRES IN MEADWESTVACO’S NEXTON DEVELOPMENT NAI Avant Arrranges Sal CHARLESTON, SC (March 23, 2015) Thomas Boulware, VI, CCIM and Dexter Rumsey, IV, both…
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Arbor Day Foundation Honors Furman University With 2014 Tree Campus USA® Recognition
March 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Furman University as a 2014 Tree Campus USA® for its dedication to effective urban forest management. Furman has earned the honor…
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Project Lead The Way and Stem Premier Announce Partnership to Connect STEM Students to Careers
March 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – STEM Premier and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announced a significant partnership Monday that will cultivate the future generation of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students…
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Call for Startups: Deadline March 25 for 36|86 “Southern Series” event at ConvergeSE on April 15, $36K Prize
March 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – ConvergeSE, Columbia, S.C.’s next-generation web design and development conference, is partnering with Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) to present a 36|86 Southern Series startup event during ConvergeSE on Wednesday,…
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Greenwood Genetic Center collaboration receives funding to search for causes and treatments of debilitating neurological disorders
March 23, 2015
GREENWOOD, SC – Researchers at the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), in partnership with the University of Georgia (UGA) and the Clinic for Special Children in Strasburg, PA, have received a…
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NAI Earle Furman Recent Transactions
March 23, 2015
NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Greenville, South Carolina: Earle Furman, SIOR, and Alexi Papapieris of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord of 716 S. Main Street, Suite…
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Award-Winning Youth in Arts Initiative Takes Center Stage in Columbia
March 23, 2015USC Grads to Launch Project Opera Camp in Summer 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – What is the impact of music on one’s ability to learn discipline? Can one foster leadership skills through…
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Samantha Strain Joins United Community Bank Specialized Lending Team
March 23, 2015
Banker to lead small business lending team in the medical and dental fields nationally GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes experienced banker Samantha J. Strain to its Specialized Lending Team…
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The City Calls for Entries for InnovateHER
March 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), in partnership with Columbia College and the USC-Columbia Technology Incubator, is calling for entries for the 2015 Innovating for Women Business…
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Community Champions deliver Meals on Wheels
March 23, 2015
GREER, SC – Local celebrities joined volunteers on Wednesday and Thursday at Greer Community Ministries (GCM) to help deliver Meals on Wheels routes and highlight the need to fight hunger…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline Attorney Earns Top Title Insurance Industry Designation
March 23, 2015Cynthia D. Blair Receives National Title Professional Designation COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Cynthia Durham Blair, a real estate…
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Anderson County Celebrates Official Opening Of The Brown Road Fishing Pier
March 23, 2015ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – On Friday, March 20, Anderson County conducted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the installation of the new Brown Road Fishing Pier at 612 Brown Road. This…
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York Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
March 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – York Technical College is now offering a Veteran Scholarships Forever scholarship, which will serve as another resource for veterans looking to expand their skill base. The scholarship…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
March 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Graham Howle represented Central State Leasing, LLC (Purchaser)…
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Business Manager Palmer Ball receives national award for contributions to independent school business field
March 23, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Day School Business Manager Palmer Ball was recently honored by the National Business Officer’s Association for her years spent supporting others in the business field. Ball, SDS…
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Larry Hunt Named BJA Secondary Principal
March 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Dan Nelson, Bob Jones Academy administrator, today announced the appointment of Larry Hunt as principal of BJA’s secondary division effective June 29. Mr. Hunt’s appointment will enable…
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Verizon Employees Spread Easter Cheer to Greenville Children Through United Way’s Be-a-Bunny
March 23, 2015
The program places an Easter basket packed with treats in the hands of a child affected by domestic violence. GREENVILLE, SC— Employees at Verizon’s Greenville headquarters came together this week…
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Supercomputers give universities a competitive edge, researchers find
March 23, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Researchers have long believed that supercomputers give universities a competitive edge in scientific research, but now they have some hard data showing it’s true. A Clemson University…
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Applicants sought for 2015/2016 “Music for a Cause” program
March 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic is seeking applicants who wish to be potential partners in its “Music for a Cause” program during the 2015/2016 season. Begun in 2010,…
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Call for Startups: Deadline March 25 for 36|86 “Southern Series” event at ConvergeSE on April 15, $36K Prize
March 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – ConvergeSE, Columbia, S.C.’s next-generation web design and development conference, is partnering with Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) to present a 36|86 Southern Series startup event during ConvergeSE on Wednesday,…
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York Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
March 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – York Technical College is now offering a Veteran Scholarships Forever scholarship, which will serve as another resource for veterans looking to expand their skill base. The scholarship…
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Wyche, P.A. Launch New Website
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche, P.A. launched a new website with an updated design and enhanced functionality that creates a seamless experience for its users. The site now features dynamic visual content,…
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Leslie Latimer, Greenville First Steps, receives award
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC -Leslie Roper Latimer, MSW, Director of Operations for Greenville First Steps, was the recent recipient of the Time for Children Award during the 2015 Greenville County Childcare Association’s annual…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2015 and First Annual SCFHOF Golf and Gun Event
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC- The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) is proud to announce the new Class of 2015. The Class of 2015 vote was selected over three separate voting…
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The National Inclusion Project Partners With YMCA Camp Greenville
March 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The National Inclusion Project has partnered with YMCA Camp Greenville to create an inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities can play, learn and laugh together.…
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Wofford Environmental Studies shares 3rd Annual Tyson Family Lecture on Restoring and Preserving Southern Ecosystems
March 22, 2015
Julie Moore, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, will be speaking in Olin Teaching Theater SPARTANBURG, SC – The Wofford College Environmental Studies Program will host the 3rd Annual Tyson Family Lecture on…
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Water Walk March 28 Raises Funds for Potable Water Systems in Guatemala
March 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – For Water Walk 2015, more than 700 Furman students, faculty, staff and local residents will carry water around Furman Lake from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 28 as…
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Grubb Properties To Partner With Swamp Rabbit Trail
March 22, 2015
March 27 Groundbreaking Ceremony for Link Apartments West End GREENVILLE, SC – Grubb Properties will hold the groundbreaking ceremony for its Link Apartments West End on March 27 at 5…
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Lights Out for #EarthHour in the City of Columbia
March 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday March 28, 2015 at 8:30pm, the City of Columbia will join hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and organizations across the globe in switching…
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Graham-Ayotte Amendment to Increase Defense Spending Passes Senate Budget Committee
March 22, 2015WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire) today introduced and passed an amendment that would increase spending on defense. The vote in the Senate…
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Richland County Council honored 11 Unsung Heroines in our community
March 22, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilwomen Joyce Dickerson and Julie-Ann Dixon recognized eleven (11) outstanding women for being trailblazers and true change agents. More than 75 people were in…
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