Select Health of South Carolina Appoints New Medical Director
January 28, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC– Cathryn Caton, M.D., has joined Select Health of South Carolina as a medical director. Dr. Caton brings more than five years of health care experience as a…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to…
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Greenville Company Announces Completion of 2014 SC Revitalization Fund for State Tax Credits
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville-based Tax Credit Marketplace LLC (“TCM”) announces the successful closing of the 2014 SC Revitalization Tax Credit Fund, LLC (“The 2014 Fund”). The 2014 Fund was established to…
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The Fitts Company, Inc. is Expanding with New Calhoun County Operations
January 28, 2015$4.2 Million Investment to Expand Operations in South Carolina, Creating an Expected 105 New Jobs GASTON, SC – A solutions based design and manufacturing company that delivers a diverse range of…
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The Fitts Company, Inc. is Expanding with New Calhoun County Operations
January 28, 2015$4.2 Million Investment to Expand Operations in South Carolina, Creating an Expected 105 New Jobs GASTON, SC – A solutions based design and manufacturing company that delivers a diverse range of…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to…
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Motor Supply Debuts Historic Gunpowder Punch for SC State Museum’s “Through the Fire” Party
January 28, 2015In remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the burning of Columbia – when the Union destroyed almost two-thirds of Columbia, S.C. in an act symbolizing the end of the Civil…
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Greenville Company Announces Completion of 2014 SC Revitalization Fund for State Tax Credits
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville-based Tax Credit Marketplace LLC (“TCM”) announces the successful closing of the 2014 SC Revitalization Tax Credit Fund, LLC (“The 2014 Fund”). The 2014 Fund was established to…
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Engenius’s Manley named YP of the Year
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Chris Manley, the managing partner for Engenius, was named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Young Professional of the Year Tuesday night. “I am truly honored to…
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Habitat for Humanity wins Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber of Commerce honored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the 2015 The Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award Tuesday night. The annual award honors…
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Graham, Grassley Demand Answers About Extradition of al-Qaeda Members to U.S. for Article III Trial
January 27, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with eight…
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Senator Tim Scott To Introduce CHOICE Act to Expand Educational Opportunities
January 27, 2015Measure focuses on children with disabilities, on military bases and in low-income communities WASHINGTON, DC– During his keynote address this morning at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), U.S. Senator…
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United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Hiring of Rob Edwards as Chief Credit Officer
January 27, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq:UCBI) announced that veteran credit manager Rob Edwards has joined the company as executive vice president and chief credit officer for United Community…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects new chair to board of trustees
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently elected Rick Mendoza as its chair of Board of Trustees. Rick Mendoza joined the Foundation Board in 2010. He…
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Lower Richland High School Earns National STEM Certification
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Lower Richland High School is one of the first high schools in the nation to earn STEM certification from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Programs achieving a STEM…
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Dr. John Kelley, DPT, MTC, ATC, Earns Certification in ImPACT® Concussion Care Management
January 27, 2015Dr. Kelley joins the national network of ImPACT Trained Athletic TrainersTM CHARLESTON, SC – Dr. John Kelley, DPT, MTC, ATC, the director and owner of Private Therapy Services Physical…
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MUSC establishes chapter of the National Academy of Inventors
January 27, 2015Ophthalmology professor Dr. Bärbel Rohrer recognized as 2014 NAI National Fellow CHARLESTON, SC – The new chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) at the Medical University of…
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AIA Greater Columbia announces 2015 Board of Directors
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Greater Columbia Section of the American Institute of Architects announces the election of its Board of Directors for the 2015 term. The Board Members are: 2015…
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Good Shepherd Foundation Awards First Grants
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In 2009, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church established a charitable foundation for the purpose of providing gifts through financial grants to organizations and individuals in need based on…
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SC BlueCross Names Dr. Shawn Stinson Chief Medical Officer
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has appointed Shawn Stinson, M.D., vice president of clinical innovation and chief medical officer. He will lead BlueCross’ collaboration with the South Carolina…
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Greenville Technical College joined with Clemson University at the Groundbreaking for the Center for Manufacturing Innovation
January 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College joined with Clemson University and partners including Governor Nikki Haley, Upstate advanced manufacturers, Greenville County Council, and other leaders to break ground on the…
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Now Accepting Nominations for Next Class of Liberty Fellows
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Nominations are being accepted through February 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2017. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: South Carolina resident Age 30 — 45…
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Lincoln Harris Brokers Horizon Forrest Products’ 24,000-Square-Foot Lease Renewal at Woodstock I Industrial Park in North Charleston
January 26, 2015Lincoln Harris Brokers Horizon Forrest Products’ 24,000-Square-Foot Lease Renewal at Woodstock I Industrial Park in North Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – Mike Ferrer, CCIM, of Lincoln Harris’ Charleston office has…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 7 Charlotte Street
January 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Mazyck Holdings, LLC in the leasing of an office space located…
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Richland and Lexington County Road Construction Information
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Expect delays and nighttime lane closures to widen Interstate 20 from Interstate 77 (MM 74.7) past Spears Creek Church Road (MM 84.6) in Richland County. Completion is…
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South Carolina State Library Launches New SmartSearch Enhancements
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, S.C. – New enhancements make it easier than ever for state residents of all ages to use Discus – South Carolina’s Virtual Library. SmartSearch, the tool that allows researchers to…
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Boyer and Fayall Choose Carolina One
January 26, 2015GOOSE CREEK, SC – Gail L. Boyer and Rita C Fayall have both joined the Metro North office of Carolina One Real Estate Services in Goose Creek. A Charleston native,…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces Top Producers for 2014
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, announced the company’s top producers for 2014 at the Annual Meeting. Julian Wilson, CCIM was the firm’s…
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LStar Announces Plans to Create Two New Residential Neighborhoods within Grande Dunes
January 26, 2015MYRTLE BEACH, SC – LStar, the owner of Grande Dunes — Myrtle Beach’s premier, luxury resort community — is excited to announce plans for the creation of its two newest neighborhoods. The…
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Carolina Financial Corporation Reports Results for 2014
January 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), today announced net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 of $8.3 million, or $1.05 per diluted share. The 2014 results include…
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Upcoming News from The Citadel
January 26, 2015Got what it takes to survive the 2015 Bulldog Challenge? Register now! The Bulldog Challenge, known nationally as one of the most punishing tests of fitness and endurance, will be…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Hosts Sold Out Annual Meeting Featuring Daymond John
January 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Meeting: A Celebration of the Membership, presented by PNC Bank, on Thursday, January 22. The sold out event, attended by more than 500…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of 241 & 243 Calhoun Street, Downtown Charleston, SC
January 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Partner and Broker-in-Charge with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the seller, Floyd Family Investment Company, LLC, in the sale of 241 & 243…
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Gibbes Museum of Art Renovations Effect Museum Mile Attendance
January 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The October 2014 closure of the Gibbes Museum of Art for major renovations and restoration has prevented the museum from participating in this year’s Museum Mile alongside the…
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Unsung Heroes Recognized at Greenville Tech
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College recognized members of the community and the college who act unselfishly in service to others. This year, the Unsung Heroes awards event was held…
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Greer Community Ministries Launches a new Fab 5 Campaign to Create Awareness of Need for Basic Food Items
January 26, 2015GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is launching a new Fab 5 campaign to create awareness of the consistent need for basic food items. The Fab 5 campaign features…
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HRP Associates Adds Two Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Engineers
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental and civil engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, is pleased to welcome Laura Lopez-Sosa as Project Engineer and Michael Steinberg as…
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The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in December 2014
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS® for…
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Garrett Scott joins Colliers International as a Brokerage Associate
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International announced the addition of Garrett Scott as Brokerage Associate. Scott will be working with the Colliers Industrial Team in Greenville, South Carolina, teamed with industry veteran…
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Marguerite Willis Elected President of South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorney Marguerite Willis has been named President of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association effective January 24th and will serve a one-year term. Willis has previously served…
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Erica Thomas Joins Marketing Strategies as Media Director/Client Services Manager
January 26, 2015MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Erica Boardman Thomas recently joined Marketing Strategies, Inc. as Media Director/Client Services Manager. A seasoned specialist with more than 25 years’ experience in strategic media planning and marketing, Erica…
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Walmart Brings Convenience, Affordable Grocery Options and New Jobs to Orangeburg
January 26, 2015Walmart Neighborhood Market offers local fresh food favorites and delivers employment opportunities to the community New Walmart Neighborhood Market located 332 Stonewall Jackson Blvd. Up to 95 jobs created by…
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The SCEA Honors Dr. James L. Solomon Jr. for Human and Civil Rights Achievement
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA), today honored Dr. James L. Solomon with its 2015 Walker E. Solomon Award. Dr. Solomon blazed the trail for future…
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March of Dimes to Host March for Babies Kick off This Wednesday
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dimes will kick off their 2015 March for Babies fundraising campaign in Columbia on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Seawell’s. Families and businesses throughout Columbia…
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Virtual reality changing how students learn job skills
January 26, 2015CLEMSON, SC – Virtual reality may have some of its deepest roots in the gaming community, but a growing number of experts at Clemson University and elsewhere believe the field’s…
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Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute awarded advanced stroke certification
January 26, 2015Award signifies hospital’s dedication to better results for stroke patients in the Upstate SPARTANBURG , SC – Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute recently received The Joint Commission’s disease-specific certification for stroke rehabilitation,…
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Indoor-Outdoor Living In SC – Literally
January 26, 2015To accommodate a tight budget, architect Frank Harmon made half of this modern coastal home open-air ST HELENA, SC – Award-winning Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, recently completed a single-family…
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Nielsen Confirms that INSP Has Passed the 80 Million Household Threshold
January 26, 2015The Recognized Leader in Family Entertainment Now is Available in 80.3M HH, and Ranks 8th in Net HH Gain and 9th in Percentage HH Growth Out of 114 NetworksINDIAN LAND, SC – Nielsen…
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Santee Cooper again exceeds national average in customer satisfaction survey
January 26, 2015MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper continues to exceed the national average in residential customer satisfaction and specifically excels in customer service, reliability, rates, value and conservation, according to an…
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Nicole Anthony Joins CBRE
January 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – CBRE announced that Nicole Anthony has joined the retail group as an associate in the Charleston office. “Nicole will fit in well with our platform,” said CBRE…
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