Santee Cooper announces 2015 ABCD bond sale
February 4, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer next week a revenue bond issue of between $700 million and $1.2 billion, with some of the bonds sold through retail outlets.…
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Midlands Technical College’s White Presented with Order of the Palmetto
February 4, 2015Dr. Marshall White, Jr., outgoing president of Midlands Technical College has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. The award is the state’s highest…
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A brief statement from Chappell, Smith & Arden regarding the death of William Beau Busch
February 4, 2015We are saddened at the tragic loss of our colleague, Beau Busch. Chappell, Smith & Arden is a close family where Beau served our clients for more than a decade.…
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Hitches Up With Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on March 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
February 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Get lost in an evening of boot-stomping, hand-clapping song and dance with the tenth installment of Harbison Theatre’s 2014-2015 Signature Series, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Sunday, March…
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Edward Arron & Friends Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Part II of the 2015 Chamber Music Series
February 4, 2015CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to bring Edward Arron & Friends to Camden for the second concert of the three-part Chamber Music Series…
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Love Letters Starring Joy Claussen Scully and Camden Mayor, Tony Scully Slated for Friday, February 13 at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 4, 2015CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is delighted to announce a benefit performance of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters starring Camden Mayor, Tony Scully and his…
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Spring at Edisto promises a resurgence of warmer temps and popular events
February 4, 2015EDISTO ISLAND, SC – With spring holding its alluring promise, the Edisto Island and Edisto Beach communities are anticipating longer days and a warmer clime, full of seasonal events that capture and…
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STEM Premier Releases First Nation-Wide Ranking Of STEM Students
February 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – STEM Premier today announced the first ever national rankings of top science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) high school students. Students from all 50 states with STEM…
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Special Forces Association to help fund GEA Adventurers
February 4, 2015Retired and former Army Green Berets from S.C. Assist in fighting childhood obesity CAMDEN, SC – The S.C. Chapter of the Special Forces Association presented a check in the amount…
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Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report Shows Online Giving Continues to Outpace Traditional Giving as Donors Shift Channels
February 4, 2015In 2014, overall giving increased 2.1 percent while online giving grew 8.9 percent on a year-over-year basis CHARLESTON, SC — Leveraging findings from The Blackbaud Index, Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) today released its Charitable Giving…
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The Destination Marketing Experts at The Brandon Agency Debut Jackson County, N.C. TDA’s First Ever Portal Website
February 4, 2015MYRTLE BEACH, SC – In partnership with The Brandon Agency, a leading integrated marketing agency based in the Southeast, Jackson County N.C. Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has announced the debut…
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Haddon House Food Products Expanding Chester County Operations
February 4, 2015Food Distributor Investing $4.6 Million to Expand and Create New Jobs CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Haddon House Food Products, the largest privately-owned distributor, importer and exporter of specialty, natural, organic, ethnic…
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Carolinas-Virginia MSDC Annual Meeting Honors Supplier Development Professionals and New Board of Directors
February 4, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – A two-day annual meeting for the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council focused on the event theme—Elevating Our Brand—by unveiling a new logo and strategic plan for the…
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Colliers International announces President’s Award recipient
February 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International South Carolina announced that the 2014 President’s Award was presented to Ron Anderson, Vice President of Research and Information Technology. The award, which Colliers has…
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Polydeck Screen Corporation Expanding Spartanburg County Manufacturing Facility
February 4, 2015Family-owned Synthetic Screen Manufacturer Investing $12 Million to Expand SPARTANBURG, SC – Polydeck Screen Corporation, a leading provider of polyurethane and rubber screen media and specialty screening solutions, is expanding its operations…
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Columbia Market on the Road to Becoming a Retail Destination
February 4, 2015Colliers International | South Carolina Q4-2014 Columbia Retail Market Report KEY TAKEAWAYS Overall market vacancy rate is trending downwards. Average asking rental rates for anchor and junior anchor space increased,…
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Richland County Council makes a R2 Connection
February 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Councilwoman Julie-Ann Dixon partnered with Richland School District Two to host the fourth annual R2 Connection Dinner this evening at the Richland School District Two Conference Center.…
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Wofford featured in new Princeton Review book ‘Colleges That Pay You Back: 2015 Edition’
February 4, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking great academics, outstanding career preparation and generous financial aid, according to The Princeton Review (www.princetonreview.com).…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2015 Semi-Finalists
February 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has named eight semifinalists for the inductee Class of 2015, as members move into their final round of voting.…
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Love Letters Starring Joy Claussen Scully and Camden Mayor, Tony Scully Slated for Friday, February 13 at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 4, 2015CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is delighted to announce a benefit performance of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters starring Camden Mayor, Tony Scully and his…
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Edward Arron & Friends Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Part II of the 2015 Chamber Music Series
February 4, 2015CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to bring Edward Arron & Friends to Camden for the second concert of the three-part Chamber Music Series…
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Hitches Up With Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on March 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
February 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Get lost in an evening of boot-stomping, hand-clapping song and dance with the tenth installment of Harbison Theatre’s 2014-2015 Signature Series, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Sunday, March…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2015 Semi-Finalists
February 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has named eight semifinalists for the inductee Class of 2015, as members move into their final round of voting.…
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Colliers International announces 2014 Top Producers and Walter M. Keenan Award recipient
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International South Carolina is pleased to announce its Top Producers of 2014 and its 2014 Walter M. Keenan Award recipient. The Top Producers represent the company’s…
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City To Continue Tree Restoration And Replacement Project Downtown
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE SC – On Monday, the City of Greenville will continue its ongoing tree restoration and replacement program along Main Street, between East Court Street and West North Street. The purpose…
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Roundtable Formed To Secure More Gifts And Grants For USC Upstate
February 3, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – As part of the Strategic Plan Objectives to “build a culture of philanthropy” and secure more gifts and grants for the University of South Carolina Upstate, a…
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USC Upstate Faculty Offered Innovation Grants
February 3, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation wants to invest in faculty members and encourage their creativity and innovation. Steve Harvey ’80, president of the USC Upstate…
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South Carolina Circuit Court Rules Diocese of South Carolina and Parish Churches Keep Their Historic Property
February 3, 2015The Episcopal Church has no legitimate claims to their property, names and symbols ST. GEORGE, SC – In a 46 page opinion, South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane S. Goodstein,…
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Bobby Curtis is Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate’s Top Producer
February 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate hosted their annual agent appreciation and awards breakfast. On that day they honored their top-producing agents of 2014 that earned their way…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from December
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg…
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Duke Energy Foundation gift will create advanced manufacturing showcase at Greenville Tech’s CMI
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A $50,000 gift from the Duke Energy Foundation will showcase advanced manufacturing and its exciting opportunities at the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI), which Greenville Technical College…
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Richard Barrett, MCR receives the 2014 Colliers International Community Service Award
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Richard Barrett, MCR, was awarded the 2014 Colliers International Community Service Award. This award was established in 2011 to recognize Colliers’ staff for extraordinary commitment and involvement…
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Ogletree Deakins Elects John Merrell as Shareholder
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that John Merrell has been elected…
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GreenWood, Inc. Names Kevin Crittendon as Director of Continuous Improvement
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon has joined the company as Director of Continuous Improvement. For this position, Kevin…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy Hosts Sixth Annual Teddy Bear Picnic
February 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – For the sixth year, teddy bears and tots will invade Hampton Park for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy. The event is…
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Beaufort Memorial announces affiliation agreement with MUSC Health
February 3, 2015Agreement is designed to expand availability of specialty services BMH will offer locally BEAUFORT, SC – Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) has announced a clinical affiliation with the Medical University of South…
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Gibbes Museum of Art Accepting Online Entries for 2015 Mary Whyte Art Educator Award through June 1, 2015
February 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Gibbes Museum of Art is pleased to accept submissions for the annual Mary Whyte Art Educator Award. Established in 2007, this award is designed to highlight ahigh…
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The Average Domestic Fare out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is Lower than Regional Competitors for the Fifth Consecutive Quarter
February 3, 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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NAI Earle Furman Names Four Additional Shareholders
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in office, industrial, investment, retail, multifamily, healthcare and land sectors, is pleased to announce that Tony Bonitati,…
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Demand Exceeds Supply, Drives Development of New Retail Space
February 3, 2015Colliers International | South Carolina, Q4-2014 Charleston Retail Market Report KEY TAKEAWAYS Downward trending vacancy rate. Rental rates steadily increasing. New construction and redevelopments are strong throughout the market. Grocery…
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Footlight Players Performs 1955 Broadway Drama ‘Bus Stop’
February 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Footlight Players will take to the stage later this month to perform “Bus Stop,” a 1955 play by playwright and novelist William Inge. The play is…
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The Fine Arts Center to Host Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – – The Fine Arts Center (FAC), a school for gifted high school students in the literary, visual and performing arts, was selected to host the Swannanoa Chamber Music…
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Southern Connector sees strong gains in 2014
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Traffic along the Southern Connector increased by 10.1 percent over the previous year and collections were up 8.7 percent, according to data released today. In total, there…
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Teachers register now for Lowcountry Writing Project
February 3, 2015Deadline Feb. 20 No cost if accepted The Lowcountry Writing Project, Charleston’s local affiliate of the National Writing Project, is now accepting applications for the 2015 Invitational Summer Institute. The…
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GreenWood, Inc. Names Kevin Crittendon as Director of Continuous Improvement
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon has joined the company as Director of Continuous Improvement. For this position, Kevin…
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The Fine Arts Center to Host Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – – The Fine Arts Center (FAC), a school for gifted high school students in the literary, visual and performing arts, was selected to host the Swannanoa Chamber Music…
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Southern Connector sees strong gains in 2014
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Traffic along the Southern Connector increased by 10.1 percent over the previous year and collections were up 8.7 percent, according to data released today. In total, there…
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Ogletree Deakins Elects John Merrell as Shareholder
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that John Merrell has been elected…
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The Palmetto Bank Receives Chairman’s Award from United Way of Greenville County
February 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), and its teammates have been recognized by the United Way of Greenville County with another…
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Fairfield DSS Worker Graduates from Leadership Academy for Supervisors
February 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is proud to announce that Tammy Davenport-Fulwood, with the Fairfield County Department of Social Services, was honored on January…
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