Richland County Month in Review: February
March 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in February: As part of ongoing projects to revitalize Richland County’s Decker Boulevard, a shuttered former bank building…
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Beth Paul Appointed General Manager of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena
March 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beth Paul has been appointed General Manager of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena by the Greenville Arena District Board of Directors. Ms. Paul has served as the Arena’s interim General Manager since November and has been with the Arena for…
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Foundation Awards $781,597 in Grants
March 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The Mary Black Foundation announced that it awarded $781,597 in grants to 5 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. City of Woodruff was awarded $251,375 to assist in…
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Colliers International’s Joey Shellman volunteers to work with Homes of Hope program in Mexico
March 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Joey Shellman was inspired by an internal company philosophy – constantly asking, “What else?” – and applied it to his personal commitment to helping others…
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Switzer named interim chair of new education department
March 2, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University faculty member Debi Switzer has been named interim chair of the Eugene T. Moore School of Education’s new education and human development department. The department includes…
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Carolina International Preparatory School purchases facility
March 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has recently purchased its facility at 212 Roper Mountain Extension in Greenville. Carolina Prep has operated at this location since August 2010. The property…
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Nearly 400 to Gather for 224th Annual Convention of the Diocese of South Carolina
March 2, 2015Diocese Moves Forward with Gratefulness and Celebration CHARLESTON, SC – The Diocese of South Carolina will hold its 224th Annual Convention in Charleston, March 13-14. Nearly 400 clergy and delegates…
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Colliers International welcomes Brian Maley as Building Engineer to Real Estate Management Services Team
March 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce that Brian Maley has joined our Real Estate Management Services Team as Building Engineer. Maley brings over a decade of experience…
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S.C. dive research team swims with sharks in the Bahamas
March 2, 2015CAMDEN, SC – Tom Mullikin – joined by his son Thomas Mullikin Jr. and Bryan Kellar from Camden-based Global Eco Adventures (GEA) Shark Institute, along with retired U.S. Navy Chief…
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Researchers find new therapy benefits stroke patients
March 2, 2015Overall mortality rate drops from 2 in 10 deaths to 1 in 10 deaths from stroke CHARLESTON, SC – Researchers have completed an international randomized controlled trial showing that…
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Three S.C. Residents Arrested for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Fraud
March 2, 2015
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office announced today the arrests of three S.C. residents for fraudulently collecting unemployment insurance benefits.…
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Immedion Hires Edward MacMillan as Director of Customer Service
March 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the hiring of Edward MacMillan…
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Chernoff Newman Dominates Digital Advertising Awards at 2015 ADDYs
March 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman dominated the digital advertising categories – including Best of Interactive – at the 2015 ADDY Awards. The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF) sponsors…
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Institute for Child Success Awarded Pritzker Grants to Help South Carolina Children
March 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Institute for Child Success (ICS) was recently awarded $285,000 in grant funding from the Chicago-based Pritzker Children’s Initiative in support of expanded efforts to advance the…
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Local Organization Recognized for Exemplary Performance, Standard of Excellence
March 2, 2015Keep the Midlands Beautiful Earns Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award Recognition COLUMBIA, SC – Keep the Midlands Beautiful received a Keep America Beautiful’s President Circle Award at the annual Keep…
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New Restaurant at Patrick Square Town Center: Joe’s New York Pizza
March 1, 2015CLEMSON, SC – Quickly becoming Clemson’s go-to dining destination, the Patrick Square Town Center will soon be home to Joe’s New York Pizza. Construction of the 6,000 square foot building…
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Mark Williams Appointed to the Board of the Prestigious Site Selectors Guild
March 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Mark Williams, President of Columbia South Carolina-based Strategic Development Group, Inc. and member of the Site Selectors Guild has been appointed to the organization’s board. The Guild’s…
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Lumina Invests In Postsecondary Attainment in Tri-County
March 1, 2015
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative Joins National Network to Increase Post-High School Attainment CHARLESTON, SC – Lumina Foundation announced the tri-county region has been selected as one of twenty communities to…
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Retired Citadel mascot, General, brought joy to thousands
March 1, 2015Dedication of The Citadel Bulldog Memorial planned for March 14 CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel lost an important member of the family this week. Retired bulldog mascot, General Thomas Curtis…
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Lowcountry-Based Homebuilder Celebrates 10th Anniversary
March 1, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Award-winning Charleston homebuilder, Sabal Homes, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Locally owned and operated since 2005, Sabal Homes is known for its signature custom-build experience, creating high-quality, Lowcountry-crafted innovative…
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Children’s Discovery Center Announces Opening of Second Location
March 1, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Children’s Discovery Center, a Mount Pleasant child care center, will open its second location in Park West this summer. Located off Stockdale Road in the growing Park…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell Adds Frances Lester Whitten as Office Manager
March 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has hired Frances Lester Whitten as office manager. Whitten, who holds more than 10 years…
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S.C. environmental expert addresses Stanford Law School audience
March 1, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – Environmental expert Tom Mullikin – a professor of Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University and environmental attorney – discussed the global nature of climate change and recent…
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Walmart Awards $50,000 to Friends of Caroline Hospice
March 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Friends of Caroline Hospice announced that it has received a $50,000 grant from Walmart. This gift will support their ongoing mission to provide services that offer hope,…
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Walmart Awards $50,000 to Friends of Caroline Hospice
March 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Friends of Caroline Hospice announced that it has received a $50,000 grant from Walmart. This gift will support their ongoing mission to provide services that offer hope,…
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MacArthur Genius Award-Winning Choreographer Kyle Abraham Brings Pavement from NYC to Harbison Theatre
February 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Fresh from a MacArthur Genius Award win, NYC-based choreographer Kyle Abraham and his company Abraham.In.Motion bring Pavement, a critically-acclaimed urban-contemporary dance performance, to the stage of Harbison…
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USC Upstate’s Johnson College of Business and Economics Maintains Prestigious AACSB Business Accreditation
February 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International -The Association…
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District Five student to represent SC in national Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
February 27, 2015CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student received a top award at this year’s South Carolina Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, becoming one of two students from the…
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Richland County Council recognizing Unsung Heroines
February 27, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilwomen Joyce Dickerson and Julie-Ann Dixon are seeking nominations for the 2015 Richland County Distinguished Community Leadership Award (RCDCL). Seven RCDCL awards will be…
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Columbia Design League Now Accepting Entries for Runaway Runway 2015
February 27, 2015Selections included in the recycled fashion extravaganza on April 11, 2015. . COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Design League is now accepting entries for the annual Runaway Runway design contest…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith Relocates Greenville Office to Historic Claussen Bakery Building
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture announced the relocation of its Greenville offices to the former Claussen Bakery building at 400 Augusta Street in downtown Greenville’s growing West End…
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NAI Avant Arranges Sale Off Barr Road In Lexington, SC
February 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently represented Harmon Investment Properties in the sale of ±61.41 acres off Barr Road in Lexington, SC. Lexington Investment Group, LLC,…
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Complete Public relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2015
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the 2015 Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the third year in a row the firm will…
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The Fastest Growing Patient Healthcare App in America Closes Next Round Of Funding
February 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ChartSpan Medical Technologies announced it has successfully raised a capital round of $1.7 million dollars. Since becoming the most downloaded iPhone and iPad medical app in the U.S. in…
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First Reliance Announces Unaudited Year End Operating Results
February 27, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc (OTC: FSRL) today announced unaudited results for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company earned net income of $4,407,611, or$0.68 per diluted share,…
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New Executive Chef at Bourbon in Columbia, S.C.
February 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Kristian Niemi owner of Bourbon Columbia a Cajun Creole Bourbon Restaurant is happy to announce that Frank Bradley is the new Executive Chef at Bourbon on Main…
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EDTS Earns Two Microsoft Gold Competencies
February 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a regional IT solutions business specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure, has earned two Microsoft Gold competencies, distinguishing itself within the top…
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EDTS Earns Two Microsoft Gold Competencies
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a regional IT solutions business specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure, has earned two Microsoft Gold competencies, distinguishing itself within the top…
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MacArthur Genius Award-Winning Choreographer Kyle Abraham Brings Pavement from NYC to Harbison Theatre
February 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Fresh from a MacArthur Genius Award win, NYC-based choreographer Kyle Abraham and his company Abraham.In.Motion bring Pavement, a critically-acclaimed urban-contemporary dance performance, to the stage of Harbison…
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EDTS Earns Two Microsoft Gold Competencies
February 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a regional IT solutions business specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure, has earned two Microsoft Gold competencies, distinguishing itself within the top…
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Complete Public relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2015
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the 2015 Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the third year in a row the firm will…
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Celebrates Youth Arts Month
February 27, 2015It’s Youth Arts Month! The Wizard of Oz and the Youth Arts Exhibition at the FAC CAMDEN, SC — March is Youth Arts Month and the Fine Arts Center of…
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So we beat on…
February 26, 2015By Temple Ligon This Saturday night at the Koger Center is the opera La Boheme, possibly the world’s favorite of all time. Set in Paris in early 1830…
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Celebrates Youth Arts Month
February 26, 2015It’s Youth Arts Month! The Wizard of Oz and the Youth Arts Exhibition at the FAC CAMDEN, SC — March is Youth Arts Month and the Fine Arts Center of…
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Midlands Heart Ball Raises $160,000 for the American Heart Association
February 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball, held Saturday, February 14 at the South Carolina State Museum, raised $160,000 to fund cardiovascular and stroke programs, research and education…
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Bridge Replacement Over Nichols Creek in Richland County
February 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to replace the bridge on Firetower Road (S-40-1058) near Irmo in Richland County. SCDOT Maintenance Forces rated the bridge as…
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Lower Richland High School Earns AdvancED STEM Certification
February 26, 2015LRHS first school to earn esteemed accreditation in Richland One COLUMBIA, SC – Lower Richland High School has earned the coveted AdvancED Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Certification for…
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Blue Acorn Joins Monetate Certified Partners Network
February 26, 2015PHILADELPHIA, PA and CHARLESTON, SC – Monetate, the leading provider of multi-channel personalization to the world’s best brands, announced that premium eCommerce agency, Blue Acorn, has joined its Certified Partners…
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First Annual OPE Summit Celebrates Success and Recognizes 16 Palmetto Military Employers
February 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley joined representatives from the South Carolina National Guard, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and other Veteran and employment service providers…
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2015 Candidates Set Off to Raise Over $150,000 in 10 Weeks
February 26, 2015
2015 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Launch at Zen UPSTATE, SC – The candidates have set a goal of raising $10,000 or more during their 10-week campaign…
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