Charleston Regional Development Alliance CEO Named One of Top 50 Economic Developers in North America
May 5, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — David Ginn, President & CEO of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA), has been named one of the nation’s top 50 economic developers by site selection consultants…
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Speakers to Highlight the Impact of Broadband Internet at CONNECTIONS 2015 Event
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents can learn about improving everything from health to wealth later this month when national and local technology experts convene in Columbia to discuss the implications…
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LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Charleston Office
May 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P congratulates Al Abate, AIA, CDT, LEED AP BD+C and Dylan Towe, AIA, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB on their new positions as Senior Associates in the…
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LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Columbia office
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – LS3P congratulates Julia Kuhn, Assoc. IIDA and Rohit Patel, LEED AP BD + C on their new positions as Associates in the Columbia, SC office. These recognitions honor…
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Local Farmers Markets to Host Nutrition Program Application Events June 3-5
May 5, 2015Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Provides Fresh Homegrown Produce for Eligible Area Seniors ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – On June 3-5, Anderson County seniors may apply for produce vouchers as part of…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord & Tenant in Leasing 1,500 SF of Flex Space in North Charleston
May 5, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented both the Landlord, 587 College Park, LLC, and the Tenant, Tradesmen International, LLC, in the lease of 1,500 SF…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, in the leasing of 990 SF retail space
May 5, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Johns Island Properties, LLC, in the leasing of 990 SF retail space at 3464 Maybank Hwy, Charleston,…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 5900 Core Avenue
May 5, 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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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 2568 Oscar Johnson Drive
May 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Sutton Park (Charleston), LLC in the leasing of a 10,500 SF…
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Furman University Again Selected as Beckman Scholar Institution
May 5, 2015Furman selected among only 12 institutions across the nation to participate in program for chemistry and biological sciences GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Department of Chemistry has been selected…
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Wells Fargo announces winners of Succeeding Together contest
May 5, 2015Four winners, including a student from Spartanburg, will attend the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship SPARTANBURG, SC – Wells Fargo announced the winners of Succeeding TogetherSM, an essay contest that celebrates the…
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First Reliance Announces Strong 1st Quarter Results
May 5, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. announced that it had net income of $513,427, for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. This compares to a net income of $346,357, for the…
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SCANA Corporation Holds 2015 Annual Meeting, Declares Regular Dividend on Common Stock For Second Quarter 2015
May 5, 2015CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that the Company’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held in Columbia, South Carolina, with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Kevin…
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2014 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award Call for Nominations
May 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment. Nominations will be accepted through…
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SOPAKCO expanding Marion County operations
May 5, 2015$4.5 Million Investment To Result In The Installation Of New Fitment Pouch Line MARION COUNTY, SC – SOPAKCO, a world-leader in the design, processing and packaging of processed foods, is expanding…
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Upstate Organization Helping Most Vulnerable Victims of Nepal Earthquake
May 5, 2015Asks community to join its efforts GREENVILLE, SC – CBM (Christian Blind Mission), with U.S.-headquarters based in Greenville, S.C., is responding to Nepal’s recent earthquake by supplying relief efforts to…
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MeetingPoint aims to take Year of Altruism to the next level
May 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – How does one take a successful program that engaged many across the region on creating a “beloved community” to the next level? One word: MeetingPoint. MeetingPoint is…
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Leapfrog Group awards Providence Hospitals an A safety rating
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how…
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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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Leapfrog Group awards Providence Hospitals an A safety rating
May 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how…
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Carolina Prep to host annual 5K fundraiser
May 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Prep students are once again racing for excellence at Furman. Carolina International Preparatory School will host the third annual Race for Excellence on Saturday, May 16…
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Jackson Lewis’ Greenville Attorneys Awarded for Excellence
May 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – National workplace law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. congratulates the following Greenville attorneys for being honored by their peers: • Shareholder Wendy L. Furhang, and Associates John W.…
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MeetingPoint aims to take Year of Altruism to the next level
May 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – How does one take a successful program that engaged many across the region on creating a “beloved community” to the next level? One word: MeetingPoint. MeetingPoint is…
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LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Firm’s Greenville Office
May 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – LS3P congratulates Todd Reichard, AIA, LEED AP and Steve Wilson on their new positions as Senior Associates in the firm’s Greenville office. The firm is also pleased…
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MBA student wins top prize for his startup company pitch at DIG South
May 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — For the second year in a row, a student in Clemson’s MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation program has taken first place in the business-plan pitch competition at…
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Competition Heats Up for the 4th Annual YEScarolina Regional Business Plan Competition presented by Motley Rice, LLC
May 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Over thirty high school students will go head to head at the May 7th Motley Rice Regional Business Plan Competition for the ultimate prize of $1,000 and the…
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Engineering alumnus establishes endowed professorship
May 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Professional engineer Richard Cottingham and his wife, Nancy, of Seneca have pledged $500,000 to establish the J. Richard (’66) and Nancy W. Cottingham Distinguished Professor of Civil…
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Turning Leaf Project, Changing lives, Restoring Hope
May 4, 2015Grand Opening of The Turning Leaf Project Reentry Center When 10:00am – 10:30am, Monday, May 11, 2015 Where 2718 Azalea Drive, North Charleston The Center is adjacent to…
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Robots to join artists in downtown Greenville
May 4, 2015
Clemson University plans activities, partnership announcement for Artisphere GREENVILLE, SC – The arts festival that begins its 11th year this weekend has always filled downtown Greenville with the work of…
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Graduating cadets in Zucker Family School of Education help lead S.C. organization to national recognition
May 4, 2015First of its kind club formed by Cadets supporting students with learning disabilities CHARLESTON, SC – A group of cadets who are in the Zucker Family School of Education…
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Berkeley County Schools’ superintendent search update
May 4, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School Board has re-opened its superintendent search. The Board will continue to utilize BWP & Associates, the search firm with which the Board has…
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May events at Wofford College
May 4, 2015Concerts, end-of-year activities highlight month SPARTANBURG, SC – A variety of concerts and end-of-the-academic-year activities highlight the May calendar at Wofford College. These events are open to the public and…
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District Five teacher earns national award for “Best Lesson Plan”
May 4, 2015IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five elementary school teacher has earned a national award for a lesson plan using real-world issues to spark students’ interest in geography. Lake…
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Columbia Entry Selected as Finalist in National InnovateHER Competition
May 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Small Business Association (SBA) announced that Columbia’s InnovateHER submission has been selected as a finalist for its national competition. The company, GaBBY Bows, will be presenting…
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Furman University to Hold Spring Commencement May 9
May 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Harold C. Warlick, Jr., a 1968 Furman University graduate and former dean of the chapel and religion professor at High Point University, will serve as commencement speaker…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Names Claire Yoder New Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager
May 4, 2015NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – In order to fulfill its mission as the premier business organization in the North Myrtle Beach area, the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art Presents The Frank McCauley New Media Festival
May 4, 2015May 10 – June 6, 2015 Four Weeks. Four Premieres. Four Sunday Matinee Introductions by 701 CCA May 2015 Artist in Residency Frank McCauley Admission Free. COLUMBIA,…
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Center Street Beautification Day on Folly Beach is May 18
May 4, 2015
Locals & Folly Association of Business members come together to tidy up Folly’s commercial district FOLLY BEACH, SC – On Monday, May 18, volunteers on Folly Beach will gather…
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Honor Capital Opens its First Food Store in South Carolina
May 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Honor Capital, LLC will open its first Save-a-lot Food Store in South Carolina at 2016 Harden Street, an economic development property of the Columbia Housing Authority. The ribbon-cutting…
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Teach For America South Carolina Announces Participations in Lowcountry Giving Day 2015
May 4, 2015
Online Fundraising Event Will Unite Donors, Nonprofits Across Coastal South Carolina on May 5 CHARLESTON, SC – Teach For America–South Carolina announced today its participation in Lowcountry Giving Day…
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District Five school named Jefferson Awards winner for South Carolina
May 4, 2015CHAPIN, SC – A first-year student service leadership team from Lexington-Richland School District Five has been named the South Carolina recipient of the Outstanding Service by a High School award…
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Bess Awarded Friends Underwriting Economic Development (FUED) Scholarship
May 4, 2015LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) is pleased to announce that Joanna Bess, director of marketing has been awarded a professional development scholarship from Friends Underwriting…
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Lexington County High School Students Express the Art of Healing
May 4, 2015Art Competition Sponsored by Lexington Medical Center WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Nine Lexington County high school students have received prizes and awards in the 6th annual “Art of Healing,” a…
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District Five recognizes volunteers, businesses at annual Community Involvement Celebration
May 4, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five held its Community Involvement Celebration on May 1, saluting the hundreds of individuals, groups and businesses that serve the district’s schools. Nearly 300…
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Steve Sumner Selected To 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers List For DUI Defense
May 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For the third year in a row, Attorney Steve W. Sumner has been selected to the 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers list for DUI Defense. Each year,…
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District Five students earn top award, $16,000 in scholarships at Carolinas’ automotive skills contest
May 4, 2015CHAPIN, SC – Two students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies earned top honors at this year’s Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition in Charlotte. Auto technology students Austin Trussell…
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W.J. Keenan Student Wins $40,000 National Scholarship
May 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Briana Abraham, a W.J. Keenan High School senior, advanced as a top 20 national finalist to win $40,000 in scholarships in the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable…
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Upstate Forever Seeks New Executive Director
May 4, 2015Founder and Current Executive Director Brad Wyche Will Become Senior Advisor GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever announced that founder and Executive Director Brad Wyche will retire this summer and that it…
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TNS Names TD Bank 2015 TNS Choice Award Winner for Best Small Business Bank
May 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank announced that it is the recipient of the 2015 TNS Choice Award for Small Business Banking nationwide. The category includes financial institutions that provide small business products…
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Lexington Medical Center Begins Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Irmo
May 4, 2015It’s the First Cardiac Rehabilitation Facility In the Irmo Community WEST COLUMBIA, SC – With a strong commitment to meeting the needs of heart patients in our community, Lexington Medical…
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