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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Stephen Carmon joins Colliers International as Real Estate Management Services Intern
February 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announced that Stephen Carmon has joined the firm as Real Estate Management Intern. Carmon will be responsible for assisting the Real Estate Management Services team…
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Wells Fargo Picks Charleston as Commercial Hub for Eastern S.C.
February 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston has been selected as the Commercial Banking hub for Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) in Eastern South Carolina, where the bank’s business with middle market companies has grown…
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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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Blowfish Announce “Lake Murray Blowfish” Jersey Night
February 25, 2015First of Five Themed Jersey Nights Planned For 2015 Season Lexington County, SC – The Blowfish and Lake Murray Country Tourism have announced that the Blowfish players will be sporting…
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NBSC Circle of Excellence Awards Announced
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, proudly announces South Carolina recipients of the Synovus Circle of Excellence Sales Awards. This award honors team members for their overall…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Hosts Update on State of Public Schools
February 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted a crowd of more than 250 of our region’s principals and business leaders this morning, February 25, during State of…
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Wilson Testifies Before Budget Committee Requesting Resources for Fort Jackson
February 25, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) testified before the House Budget Committee, led by Chairman Tom Price, requesting resources for the Army’s training base at Fort Jackson in Columbia…
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Ambrosia offers authentic Greek cuisine
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – When Carol Rogers Papaletsos returned to her hometown of Columbia, S.C., after 20 years in Greece and nearly three years studying at Columbia University in New York,…
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Colonial Life, employees gave generously in 2014
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life and its employees were generous in giving of time, talents and resources to their communities in 2014. The company contributed nearly $1.5 million to South…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease Agreement
February 25, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Star Cleaning USA, Inc. in the lease of 2,000 SF warehouse/flex space at 3260 Industry Drive in North…
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Benefitfocus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results and Strategic Investment Transaction
February 25, 2015Total revenue of $40.2 million, up 33% year-over-year; Employer revenue up 47% year-over-yearGAAP Gross margin of 41%, expands 900 basis points sequentially Closes on $74.7 million strategic equity investment with Mercer…
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DHEC Board to Conduct Search for New Agency Director
February 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control announced today that it will conduct a national search for a new director of the Department of Health and Environmental…
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Gather in Our Carolina Kitchen
February 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Beginning Thursday, March 19th Charleston Cooks! Columbia introduces Carolina Kitchen, a regularly scheduled demonstration-style cooking class celebrating the classic Southern cuisine of the Midlands region. Guided by…
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Anderson County Government Weather Updates
February 25, 2015ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Due to the impending inclement weather, Anderson County Government will be closed on Thursday, February 26. The Anderson County Library will close at 5 pm today…
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Shawn Tyson Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Shawn Tyson has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the Garlington Road office. Tyson begins his…
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District Five assistant principal named a finalist for national award
February 25, 2015IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School Assistant Principal for Instruction Sarah Longshore has been named a finalist for a National Assistant Principal of the Year award. Pictured: Dutch Fork…
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Teri Maugeri Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors®, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announced that Teri Maugeri has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Teri’s career in Real Estate spans nearly 25 years…
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Iris Wainright Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announced that Iris Wainright has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office. Iris began her real estate career more…
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Randy Dabney Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors®, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announced that Randy Dabney has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Randy has a long association with the Real Estate…
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Benefitfocus to Present at the Raymond James 36th Annual Institutional Investors Conference
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that Chief Financial Officer, Milt Alpern, will present at the Raymond James 36th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando.…
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Knights Apparel, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Hanesbrands Inc.
February 25, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Knights Apparel, Inc., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hanesbrands Inc. The transaction will combine Knights Apparel, a leading seller of licensed…
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Wofford professor takes part in CNN documentary series: McCane expertise tapped in ‘Finding Jesus’ starting March 1
February 25, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College religion professor Dr. Byron McCane has done his share of digging for archaeological finds in the Middle East and giving his students those experiences from time…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the Sale of 67,300SF Industrial Space in North Charleston
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch & Reid Davis represented the Seller, Kenneth Lazer & Jeff Thomases, in the sale of 67,300 SF industrial building located at…
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Venus Group, Inc. Establishing Chester County Operations
February 25, 2015
Textile Manufacturer Investing $2.5 Million to Open Chester County Facility CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Venus Group, Inc., a textile manufacturer that specializes in linens, aprons, uniforms, towels and healthcare items,…
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Settlement Agreement Reached for Federal Engle-Progeny Tobacco Cases
February 25, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Motley Rice LLC along with co-counsel Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, and The Wilner Firm, P.A., have reached a $100 million aggregate settlement with Lorillard…
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MUSC Approved for $2.6 million by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
February 25, 2015
Researchers to tackle lower back pain affecting millions of Americans CHARLESTON, SC – A research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)’s College of Health Professions has been…
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Food Lion Feeds Launches “Groceries for Good” Campaign to Help Feed Local Families Struggling with Hunger
February 25, 2015
Campaign to Run in all Food Lion Stores Feb. 25-March 17 CHARLESTON, SC – Food Lion is partnering with its MVP customers and vendors in its more than 1,100…
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South Carolina Prepares for Next Round of Winter Weather
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has declared a State of Emergency to mobilize additional state resources should they been needed in response to the impending hazardous weather. The Governor’s…
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BDI Pharma Awarded Three-Year Consignment Contract with National GPO Premier, Inc.
February 25, 2015BDIVantage Plus Consignment Program now offered to members of acute care GPO, Premier, Inc. COLUMBIA, SC – Specialty pharmaceutical distributor BDI Pharma, Inc. announced today that it was awarded the contract…
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Ten at The Top Creates Regional Bus Day Trips: Heading to Greenwood on March 12th
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In 2015 Ten at the Top is continuing efforts to bring together leaders and residents from across the Upstate by creating the “Upstate Bus Tour… Getting to…
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ACBA Awards Full Scholarship to City Housing Resident
February 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – At the charismatic and wise age of 42, Kimberly Crystal Kornickey will become the first student to attend the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) on…
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389 Animals Scheduled for Spay-Neuter Procedures
February 25, 2015
Event Sets Lowcountry Record for Single Day Spay-Neuter Registrations CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society teamed up with Kia Country of Charleston to get pets spayed or neutered on World Spay Day, …
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New Data Shows S.C. Child Poverty Rate Nearly Cut in Half by Safety Net Programs and Tax Policies
February 25, 2015
Children’s Trust Urges Policy Makers to Adopt Updated Poverty Measure CHARLESTON, SC – A report released today urges policy makers to permanently adopt an updated poverty measure – the Supplemental…
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Expert Machine & Fabrication, LLC Expanding Dillon County Manufacturing Operations
February 25, 2015Company Investing $2.6 Million Investment to Relocate to Larger Facility DILLON COUNTY, SC – Expert Machine & Fabrication, LLC a manufacturer of various engineered and fabricated products is expanding its…
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AmeriHealth Caritas Announces Leadership Changes for its South Carolina Medicaid Plan
February 25, 2015
Rebecca Engelman Returning to Select Health as Market President CHARLESTON, SC – AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in…
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Lexington One congratulates its 12 National Merit Scholarship finalists
February 25, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington County School District One congratulates 12 students who advance to the finalist level in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Competition. The program honors talented high school…
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Moneypenny Establishing its First U.S. Operations in Charleston County
February 25, 2015
Telephone Answering Service Firm Opening New Office in the Lowcountry CHARLESTON, SC – Moneypenny, a market-leading telephone answering service, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Charleston County. The $760,000…
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Upstate Forever Honors Conservation Champions
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever’s ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon today honored eight conservation champions for significant achievements in the fields of land conservation, clean water, clean air, sustainable development, recycling, public…
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The Palmetto Bank Appoints Roy Jones as Treasurer
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (collectively, the “Bank”) (NASDAQ: PLMT), appointed Roy D. Jones as Treasurer of the Bank. Mr.…
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Jill Norman Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jill Norman has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the Augusta Road office. Norman begins her career…
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Clemson staff members win awards from education advancement council
February 25, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III recognized several members of the Clemson University Public Affairs Division at its annual conference in Orlando…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented Landlord and Tenant in 3,779 SF office lease
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR represented the Landlord, ADI Holdings, LLC, in the lease of a 3,779 SF office space…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Tenant in Leasing Industrial Space in North Charleston
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Tenant, Stier Supply Company, in the lease of 4,800 SF industrial space located at 3369 Ashley Phosphate Road in…
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