Upstate Pioneering Women Recognized by Spartanburg Methodist College
February 23, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – In celebration of Women’s History Month, Spartanburg Methodist College hosted their annual Pioneering Women Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 20th to acknowledge women of character, courage and commitment in…
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SMC’s Dr. Colleen Perry Keith Named President of Pfeiffer University
February 23, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President of Spartanburg Methodist College since 2009, has been named president of Pfeiffer University. The announcement was made today by the trustees of the Misenheimer,…
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Bruce Byers Awarded SCFLTA Lifetime Achievement Award
February 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Bruce Byers, Chair of the Division of Modern Language and Literature in the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University, was recently awarded the South…
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India automaker’s chairman emeritus to receive honorary degree at S.C. Auto Summit
February 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Clemson University will honor chairman emeritus of India’s Tata Motors Ratan Tata with an honorary Doctorate of Automotive Engineering at the S.C. Automotive Summit Tuesday at the Hyatt…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 2652 Bonds Avenue
February 23, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented 2652 Bonds Avenue, LLC in the leasing of a 3,850…
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Council for Advancement and Support of Education: Names Midlands Technical College’s White Top CEO in the Southeast
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III named Midlands Technical College president Dr. Marshall White, Jr. as the recipient of its Chief Executive…
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Spirit Communications completes purchase of SCANA Communications Inc.
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications announced today the completion of its acquisition of SCANA Communications, Inc. (“SCI”), including its interest in FRC, LLC, (“FRC”) a fiber network joint venture between…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Deal at Atlas Complex
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of 230,000 square feet and 35 acres at 1400 Atlas…
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Colliers International’s Craig Caldwell promoted to Real Estate Management Services Accounting Manager
February 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International South Carolina is pleased to announce the promotion of Craig Caldwell to Real Estate Management Services (REMS) Accounting Manager. In this new position, he is…
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S.C. Arts Commission Announces 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards Recipients
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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Tasting Notes Raises Glasses to Raise S.C. Phil Support
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The high-end wines and gourmet food selections of Tasting Notes will raise money for the South Carolina Philharmonic again at the S.C. State Museum,Monday, March 2, 2015…
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Spartanburg Guild Awards Three Members
February 23, 2015
Patrons of the visual arts in Spartanburg cast their votes on the current Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg exhibition of members’ works, and the top three winners were Carlton Mullinax, Susan…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund Honored with Prestigious Safety Award
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – SCHB Self Insurers Fund was recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for their efforts to advance safety in the home building industry. Through…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund Honored with Prestigious Safety Award
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – SCHB Self Insurers Fund was recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for their efforts to advance safety in the home building industry. Through…
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Greater Lexington Chamber Honors Top Community Businesses, Professionals
February 23, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored four of its accomplished members and one of its professional staff members at its Chamber Awards Night Thursday evening…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Hosts a New Member Social
February 23, 2015The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is hosting a new member social on February 24th from 4:30-6;30 at Liberty of the Lake. If you have ever been curious to know…
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ERA Wilder Realty Named as Finalist For ERA Real Estate’s National Company of the Year Award
February 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate franchisor, has named ERA Wilder Realty of Columbia, S.C. a finalist for its national company of the year award for…
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Judy Davis Recognized as the Midlands’ Leading Philanthropist in 2014
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands will recognize Judy Davis as the 2014 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient at United Way’s annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Announces Promotion and New Hires
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands is proud to announce a promotion and the hiring of three new staff members. Mary Dell Hayes has been promoted to…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Hosts a New Member Social
February 23, 2015
The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is hosting a new member social on February 24th from 4:30-6;30 at Liberty of the Lake. If you have ever been curious to know…
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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts The Columbia Brew Bus and Vino Garage
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – 1 Million Cups (1MC), a program to engage, educate and connect entrepreneurs is excited to host Cam Powell of the Columbia Brew Bus and Doug Aylard of The…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund Honored with Prestigious Safety Award
February 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SCHB Self Insurers Fund was recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for their efforts to advance safety in the home building industry. Through…
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Greater Lexington Chamber Honors Top Community Businesses, Professionals
February 23, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored four of its accomplished members and one of its professional staff members at its Chamber Awards Night Thursday evening…
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S.C. Arts Commission Announces 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards Recipients
February 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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Riggs Partners’ Kevin Smith Selected for Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative’s 8th Class
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Kevin Smith of Riggs Partners is one of 38 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in the 8th Midlands class of the…
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NAI Earle Furman Represents Atlanta Firm in Acquisition of Thirteen Acres Slated to Become Multifamily Development
February 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Tony Bonitati, Kay Hill, Bern DuPree and Jon Good of NAI Earle Furman represented Brand Properties, LLC in the acquisition of approximately 13 acres of land located…
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NAI Earle Furman Announces the Following Transactions
February 22, 2015
Leases Greenville, South Carolina: Brendan Gower, Jimmy Wright, and Ted Lyerly of NAI Earle Furman represented Mobile Tech, LLC in leasing 1,000 SF retail space in Cherrydale Point on…
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Takahiro Omori Takes Lead On Day 2 Of The Bassmaster Classic
February 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — The final day of the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro on Lake Hartwell is shaping up to be a free-for-all with a handful of former…
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City of Rock Hill Named First Cultural District in S.C.
February 22, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – The S.C. Arts Commission has named Rock Hill’s downtown as the first state-recognized cultural district in South Carolina. A cultural district is an easily identifiable geographic area…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Funding
February 22, 2015Aptus Receives University Start-up Assistance Program Award SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today announced that client company Aptus, LLC has received a University Start-up Assistance Program (USAP)…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers
February 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce production results for January 2015. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Farr was Top…
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New film shines light on Clemson University’s connection to Hollywood
February 22, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – A group of student filmmakers and their Academy Award-winning professor will gather in a campus theater on Monday for the big-screen premiere of a new animated film…
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City of Rock Hill Named First Cultural District in S.C.
February 22, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – The S.C. Arts Commission has named Rock Hill’s downtown as the first state-recognized cultural district in South Carolina. A cultural district is an easily identifiable geographic area…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers
February 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce production results for January 2015. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Farr was Top…
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SCE&G Customers Set New Record for Peak Demand
February 20, 2015
CAYCE, SC – This morning’s extreme cold temperatures prompted many SCE&G customers to turn up the heat, setting a new record for electricity demand. During the 8 a.m. hour today, SCE&G’s…
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Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Shows Its Heart
February 20, 2015CAYCE, SC – In an effort to address the issue of hungry families, The Cayce-West Columbia Rotary took on the “Rotary Has HEART” Challenge and collected non-perishable food items for the…
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City of Rock Hill Named First Cultural District in S.C.
February 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Arts Commission has named Rock Hill’s downtown as the first state-recognized cultural district in South Carolina. A cultural district is an easily identifiable geographic area…
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EDTS Named to CRN’s 2015 Managed Service Provider 500 List
February 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named to the 2015 CRN Managed…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch distributes $33,350 in proceeds
February 20, 2015SIMPSONVILLE, SC –Holy Cross Episcopal Church will distribute a total of $33,350 among 11 local charities as proceeds from the 2014 pumpkin patch. This donation marks a 50% increase in…
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6 District Five students advance in National Merit scholarship contest
February 20, 2015IRMO, SC – Six students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named finalists in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists from District Five include: Lucas Barnes (Chapin…
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EDTS Named to CRN’s 2015 Managed Service Provider 500 List
February 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named to the 2015 CRN Managed…
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USC Aiken Vice Chancellor Accepted to Leadership Program
February 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Mr. Ernest Pringle, Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and CIO at the University of South Carolina Aiken, has been accepted to the EDUCAUSE Leading Change Institute (LCI),…
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Daniel T. Brailsford Receives Honorary Lifetime Member Award from the Mechanical Contractors Association of SC
February 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Robinson McFadden announced that attorney, Daniel T. Brailsford, has received an Honorary Lifetime Member Award from the Mechanical Contractors Association of South Carolina for his many years…
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YMCA of Columbia is Ready to Help Adults Prevent Diabetes
February 20, 2015The YMCA of Columbia is now offering the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program to help adults make lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their chance of developing…
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EER and Pace Edwards Showcase Premium Caps and Tonneaus at Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo in South Carolina
February 20, 2015LEER Locker, the New Must-Have for Pickup Truck-Owning Anglers, Will Be on Display GREENVILLE, SC – Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo – This Friday through Sunday, February 20 through 22, LEER® and Pace Edwards will exhibit their angler-friendly line…
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Penlon Medical Gas Solutions is becoming Pneumatech Medical Gas Solutions
February 20, 2015Name Change reflects continued commitment as a worldwide provider of medical gas solutions. ROCK HILL, SC – Penlon Medical Gas Solutions (PMGS), part of the Atlas Copco Group, has announced it…
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EMEDIX® Reimbursement Solutions Launches Channel Partner Program to Provide New Revenue Streams for Vendors in the Health Information Technology Market
February 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – EMEDIX Reimbursement Solutions, a leading provider of healthcare billing and claims management software solutions has announced the launch of a dynamic Channel Partner Program. By opting for one or…
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Clemson ranks 33rd on Business Journal’s list of top public colleges
February 20, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University landed a place in The Business Journal’s elite list of America’s 40 best public colleges and universities. Based on 19 categories, the university took 33rd…
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South Carolina REALTORS® to Tour State
February 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) will kick off a tour of the state to promote property rights, homeownership, and its member benefits to the trade association’s more than 15,000…
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Lexington Medical Center Looks to Continue Negotiations with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
February 20, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center was disappointed to learn that BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina sent its members and employers communication on Thursday stating that beginning March 1,…
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