Project Rx making headway, changes collection day schedule
April 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – There will be no Project Rx: A River Remedy collection day this spring and that is a good thing for the community. Project Rx is a community…
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Greenville Technical College to Host Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair
April 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College is sponsoring an Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair on April 14 as part of the 2015 SC Manufacturing Conference and Expo. More than 30 employers…
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Bestselling author Frank to speak at law school commencement
April 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank will serve as commencement speaker on May 10 for the Charleston School of Law, the school announced. “We are incredibly honored to…
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NSF gives $3 million to Clemson University and technical college collaborators to support manufacturing pipeline
April 2, 2015CLEMSON, SC — The National Science Foundation is funding Clemson University in collaboration with technical colleges to advance the talent pipeline in aerospace, automotive and advanced manufacturing. The grant is…
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Lockhart Power and Pacolet Milliken Announce Operations at New Landfill Gas Renewable Energy Generation Facility
April 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Lockhart Power Company and Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. announce the start-up of the new landfill gas-to-energy renewable energy (LFGTE) facility at the Republic Services, Inc. Upstate Regional Landfill…
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Moss and Associates Selected as Design/Build Team for Clemson University Center for Human Genetics
April 2, 2015Construction on Greenwood Genetic Center Campus to begin this month GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) announced that Moss and Associates of Greenville, SC has been selected to design…
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Lexington Medical Center Begins 3D Mammography
April 2, 2015Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) Helps Find Cancer Earlier and Easier WEST COLUMBIA, SC – As part of a comprehensive program for the diagnosis of breast cancer, Lexington Medical Center…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport Parking Program Updates: Discounted Valet Parking until June 2015
April 2, 2015CAYCE, SC – As Columbia Metropolitan Airport continues to make changes to its parking program, airport customers will now be able to enjoy valet parking at a discounted rate. Regularly…
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Greenville Technical College to Host Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair
April 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College is sponsoring an Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair on April 14 as part of the 2015 SC Manufacturing Conference and Expo. More than 30 employers…
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Project Rx making headway, changes collection day schedule
April 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – There will be no Project Rx: A River Remedy collection day this spring and that is a good thing for the community. Project Rx is a community…
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Jackson Lewis Greenville Managing Shareholder Stephanie Lewis Honored at 2015 Leadership in Law Awards
April 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Greenville Managing Shareholder Stephanie E. Lewis was selected as…
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Mashburn Construction and Quackenbush Architects + Planners Awarded by the Historic Columbia Foundation
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Eastminster Presbyterian Church was honored with an award for Preservation/Restoration by the Preservation Awards Committee of the Historic Columbia Foundation. Mashburn Construction worked with Quackenbush Architects +…
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Celina Insurance Group recognized as “Model Insurer” by research firm Celent
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – EagleEye Analytics, the leading machine learning predictive analytics technology provider for insurance, congratulates its client Celina Insurance Group on being named a “Model Insurer” by Celent, a…
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Furman University Professors Win Faculty Research Grants
April 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University professors Christopher W. Blackwell, Ph.D., (Classics) and Jeanine Stratton, Ph.D., (Business & Accounting) have been awarded Faculty Research Grants through The Furman Standard program. The…
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Time Warner Cable Rolls Out Enhanced DVR Across South Carolina
April 1, 2015New DVR Provides Vast Storage And Virtually Eliminates Recording Conflicts By Recording Up To 6 Shows At Once COLUMBIA, SC – Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) today announced the launch…
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Extension Workshops to Assist With Funding for Farmers Markets
April 1, 2015Clemson Extension will offer grant-writing workshops to help eligible communities, organizations and businesses seek grants for programs that promote local food. The workshops are designed to help potential applicants understand,…
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The South Carolina Aquarium Receives $20,000 Grant from the TD Charitable Foundation for Education
April 1, 2015CHARLESTON, S.C. — March 31, 2015— The South Carolina Aquarium’s Structured School Program receives support from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient…
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Clemson’s 4-H program tackling childhood obesity
April 1, 2015KERSHAW COUNTY, SC — Some food for thought: In the past 30 years, obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents. More than a third of our…
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Clemson’s Edisto Center Expands Precision-ag Program
April 1, 2015BLACKVILLE, SC — Clemson University’s Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville has hired a precision-agriculture specialist to help farmers apply the latest technological advancements. Hollens Free is the latest…
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Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) Expands Acclaimed Surgery Department
April 1, 2015Board certified surgeon Samantha Nelson joins premier advanced-care referral and emergency hospital on April 1 CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) – a premier advanced-care veterinary hospital in…
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MetroConnects Receives SC DHEC Facility Excellence Award
April 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – MetroConnects announced that they have received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Facility Excellence Award for 2014. This prestigious award was presented to MetroConnects…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 7321 Pepperdam Avenue
April 1, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Tamsberg & Tamsberg, LLC in the lease extension of a 7,200…
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S.C. Dairy Hall of Fame Inducts Sudduth, Dorn
April 1, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Retired Clemson University Extension agent Terry Sudduth and long-time Edgefield County farmer James Dorn Jr. have been named to the S.C. Dairy Hall of Fame. The Dairy Hall…
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Boeing, Air India celebrate 20th 787 Dreamliner
April 1, 2015New airplane is world’s first 787 in Star Alliance livery NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing and Air India celebrated the airline’s milestone delivery of its 20th 787 Dreamliner from…
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Adams and Reese Columbia Office Holds Successful Second Pro Bono-Thon to Benefit South Carolina Bar
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Adams and Reese Columbia office held its second pro bono-thon in a “Spring 2015 Friday Blitz” on Friday, March 27, as eight attorneys and 10 law…
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SCDOT Receives FHWA “Accelerated Innovation Deployment” Grant
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is one of six state Departments of Transportation to receive Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grants to fund demonstration programs for innovative…
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Statement by Senators Lindsey Graham and John McCain on Iran Nuclear Negotiations
April 1, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) today released the following statement on the Iran nuclear negotiations: “We appreciate the diligent efforts to find…
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Music 101 Series Returns with Dr. Peter Hoyt to Explore Comedy in the 18th Century
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The CMA presents “Comedy in the Age of Revolutions: Popular Humor in the 18th Century,” a six-week “Music 101” lecture series with Dr. Peter A. Hoyt, on Wednesdays…
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Smartphone Stats from Cooper River Bridge Run
April 1, 2015Race security and connectivity taken to new heights thanks to intense network preparations and planning. CHARLESTON, SC – After months of intense planning and preparation for the 2015 Cooper River Bridge…
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Abacus Planning Group Announces Appointment to the Wall Fellows Board of Advisors.
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Aaron E. Graham to the Wall Fellows Board of Advisors. The board oversees the Wall Fellows Program with the…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum Presents the 13th Annual GIRLS NIGHT OUT!
April 1, 2015Signature Fundraiser Brings Tibi to the Midlands COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum and Coplon’s present Girls Night Out on April 16, 2015 featuring Tibi. This exciting night of fashion,…
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Second Major Boat Show of the Year Launches in Charleston
April 1, 2015Charleston SC, a strong economy- a strong boating industry Charleston In-Water Boat Show April 17-19, 2015 CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston In-Water Boat Show, April 17-19, returns to downtown Charleston at…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Wade Stinnette, principal and senior portfolio manager
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. J. Wade Stinnette, Jr., longtime member of the Columbia community, has joined…
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Lexington One names Billue District Teacher of the Year
April 1, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One proudly named Sheryn D. Billue its newest District Teacher of the Year at its annual Teacher of the Year Celebration honoring outstanding…
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Greenville Chamber partners with Furman University’s Career Advancement Program
April 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber has partnered with Furman University to identify mentors for its Career Advancement Program (FUCAP). FUCAP exists to help students strengthen their professional skills through interaction…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum Presents Girls Night Out
April 1, 2015EdVenture Children’s Museum and Coplon’s present the 13th Annual GIRLS NIGHT OUT! April 16, 2015 at 701 Whaley Special Appearance by Tibi designer, Amy Smilovic The runway is heating up…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Wade Stinnette, principal and senior portfolio manager
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. J. Wade Stinnette, Jr., longtime member of the Columbia community, has joined…
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MUSC, Aeterna Zentaris sign discovery library transfer agreement
March 31, 2015MUSC scientists to use compound library to search for new treatments CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ: AEZS, TSX: AEZ) (the “Company”)…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented both the Landlord & Tenant in Leasing 2,000 SF of Office Space in North Charleston
March 31, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Robert H. Nuttall, SIOR, CPM represented the Landlord, Moultrie, LLC, in the lease of a 2,494 SF office space located at 496 Bramson Court…
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Lee & Associates Charleston leases 2,494 SF office space
March 31, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Robert H. Nuttall, SIOR, CPM represented the Landlord, Moultrie, LLC, in the lease of a 2,494 SF office space located at 496 Bramson Court…
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Sarah Corbitt Wins Associate Award
March 31, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P congratulates Sarah Corbitt, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD + C, on winning the 2015 Associate Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of…
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Art and Volunteerism Combine for 2nd Annual Young Professional Event
March 31, 2015Columbia, Lexington Young Professionals to Host Time for Art on April 16 COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Columbia and Lexington young professional organizations will partner to host the 2nd Annual Time…
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Richland County Celebrates Fair Housing Month in April
March 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County will recognize Fair Housing Month in April with several activities that promote equal and fair housing for all. Each April, the U.S. Department of Housing…
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Help4Kids Florence Gains Community Support to Feed Florence County School-Children Without Weekend Lunches
March 31, 2015FLORENCE, SC – Help4Kids Florence announced a partnership with Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. to fill the hunger gap for Florence County elementary school-aged children who depend on school meals…
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Chapin Utilities Department Announces Changes, New After-Hours Number
March 31, 2015CHAPIN, SC – Effective March 31, 2015, the Town of Chapin’s Utility Department will assume all operation and maintenance functions associated with its utility systems. According to Utilities Director Andy…
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Richland County Marks National Community Development Week
March 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Community Development (RCCD) will join its counterparts across the nation to celebrate National Community Development (CD) Week by showcasing federally funded projects and programs that…
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Congaree Land Trust Hosts Inaugural Cowasee Clean-Up
March 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) together with PalmettoPride hosted the first COWASEE Clean-up on Saturday, March 28th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the COWASEE Basin…
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“Bark to the Park” is a day of family fun to raise awareness and funds for homeless pets in the Midlands
March 31, 2015Families of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to participate in “Bark to the Park”, an annual fundraising event hosted by Pawmetto Lifeline, a local animal shelter committed to reducing…
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O’Neal, Inc. Expanding Greenville County Operations
March 31, 2015Company Investing $5 Million to Expand Greenville, S.C. Headquarters GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal, Inc., an integrated engineering and construction company, is expanding its existing Greenville County headquarters. The company’s…
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New JEDA Bonds Fund Porter-Gaud Fine Arts Center Construction
March 31, 2015Creates 5 New Jobs, Retains 250 Jobs CHARLESTON, SC – Porter-Gaud School is using $29.4 million and $6.2 million in tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds, respectively, from the South Carolina Jobs-Economic…
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