SC Bar Young Lawyers Name Eight Award Recipients
February 20, 2015Eight Stars of the Quarter Awards given CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has named eight Stars of the Quarter Award recipients. The awards recognize YLD members…
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Med-Enroll Establishing Company Headquarters and Processing Center in Florence County
February 20, 2015$3.5 Million Investment Expected to Result in 153 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – A company that specializes in assisting businesses with the management of healthcare costs is establishing its company…
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Kennaday Elected Chairman of Advisory Board of First Tee
February 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget announced that Thomas M. Kennaday has been elected Chairman of the Advisory Board of the First Tee of Columbia. The First Tee of Columbia is…
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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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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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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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Engenius recognized as Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month
February 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius has been selected as the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month. Engenius is a web and marketing design firm headquartered in downtown Greenville.…
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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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Chapin High School former athletic director, coach to be inducted into SCAAA Hall of Fame
February 19, 2015CHAPIN, SC – A former Chapin High School athletic director and coach will soon be inducted into a hall of fame, recognizing the state’s top athletic administrators. Eddie Muldrow will…
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Senior volunteers and local students to present inter-generational Black History Month program
February 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC. Senior Resources is collaborating with Burton Pack Elementary School to present an inter-generational program commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and Black History Month. On February 23, 2015,…
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South Carolina’s Veterans Unemployment Rate Drops for Second Year; Ranks as Nation’s Seventh Best
February 19, 2015South Carolina’s unemployment rate for veterans 18 and older dropped to 3.5 percent in 2014, down from 4.1 percent in 2013, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported. The…
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South Carolina’s Veterans Unemployment Rate Drops for Second Year; Ranks as Nation’s Seventh Best
February 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina’s unemployment rate for veterans 18 and older dropped to 3.5 percent in 2014, down from 4.1 percent in 2013, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and…
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Trident Health Responds to Berkeley County Court Ruling
February 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Health CEO Todd Gallati has issued a statement regarding this morning’s court ruling by the South Carolina Court of Appeals which favors two Certificate of Need…
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City Council February 19, 2015
February 18, 2015By Temple Ligon On Tuesday afternoon, February 17, city council held its work session to hear Mike Briggs, president and CEO of the Central S. C. Alliance. Briggs was giving…
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SCRA Techology Ventures Presents Investments
February 18, 2015GWIG and Wave Sciences Receive Start-up Capital SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program presented two “big checks” to Charleston-area companies GWIG and Wave Sciences during the Harbor Entrepreneur…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Cabinet Officials Announce Collaborative Effort to Address Litter on S.C. Interstates
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined by Director of the Department of Corrections Bryan Stirling, Director of the Department of Public Safety Leroy Smith, Director of the Department…
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South Carolina State Museum Opens New Civil Rights Exhibit on Feb. 28
February 18, 2015COURAGE: The Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight for It portrays the story behind the first lawsuit challenging racial segregation in public schools COLUMBIA, SC – The South…
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Harleston Village Neighborhood Association (HVNA) statement on proposed change to Century V plan and zoning
February 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston community surrounding the Sergeant Jasper site is against the PUD and unbridled development as proposed by The Beach Company and its plans for the 6.4 acres from…
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Furman Launches New Chapter of Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology
February 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has been selected to host a new chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society for religious studies and theology. Furman joins more than…
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List Revealed for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 11-12, 2015
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The roster of 41 participating visual artists, including 7 newcomers, has been released for Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art. The free, self-led…
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Avison Young Lease – 1007 Bankton Circle
February 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, represented Bankton Drive, LLC in the leasing of a 3,518 SF warehouse…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 7187 Bryhawke Circle
February 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of a 2,100…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Leases 1,417 SF Office Space
February 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the Landlord, AMDG on Markfield, LLC, in the lease of a 1,417 SF office space located at 44…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the 2,000 SF Expansion of Office Space in North Charleston
February 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, El Cid Properties, LLC, in the 2,000 SF office expansion for Ursa Navigation Solutions, Inc., located at 5401…
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The First Tee of Columbia Spring Golf Clinic for Children
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The First Tee of Columbia at the James E. Clyburn Golf Center will hold a Spring Golf Clinic for children ages 5-17. The golf center is located…
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Senator Scott Endorses Common Sense National Right to Work Legislation
February 18, 2015Paul-McConnell Measure Will Protect Individual Workers’ Rights CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced his support and co-sponsorship of the “National Right to Work Act,” a…
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Frigid Temperatures to Chill Richland County at Week’s End: Some areas may experience 60 consecutive hours at or below freezing
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents should take special precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe over the next several days as bitter temperatures hit the Midlands. “Temperatures…
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Richland Two Educator Wins Prestigious National Award
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Richland Two Educator Terri Butts has received one of public education’s most prestigious honors, the National Education Association (NEA) Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence and a…
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The 2015 Great Books Giveaway provides more than $40,000 in materials to libraries in Ohio, California and South Carolina
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), named Lorain City High School in Ohio the recipient of its annual…
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SC Bar Launches Attorney Wellness Website
February 18, 2015Task force encourages Bar members to start “Living Above the Bar” CHARLESTON, SC – The Attorney Wellness Task Force of the South Carolina Bar is proud to announce the launch…
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Children’s Hospital rolls out largest fundraising effort in history
February 18, 2015Darius and Beth Rucker ask community to join in effort to build new hospital CHARLESTON, SC – During the 5th Darius Rucker Big Band Concert Feb. 17, Rucker announced a…
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Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson to Host Dirt Road Paving Meeting in Upper Richland
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Residents in Upper Richland County will have the opportunity to learn about Richland County’s newly launched program to pave dirt roads at a community meeting this month.…
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Community Forum to Discuss New Cleanup Campaign along Broad River Road
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A cleaner commute is in store for travelers along the busy Broad River Road Corridor courtesy of a new beautification initiative. A “Cleanup the Corridor Campaign” is…
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One of engineering’s toughest challenges comes into focus at Clemson University
February 18, 2015CLEMSON, SC – A team of students, faculty members and professionals will fan out across Clemson University on Saturday to tackle one of the toughest challenges in engineering. Its mission…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs Honored for Rapid and Sustained Growth
February 18, 2015Anderson accounting firm moves up 10 places among 2015 Fastest Growing Businesses ANDERSON, SC – Deep in the soul of Tiger Territory beats the heart of a Bulldog. Last week,…
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Ballpark Previews and Luxury Suite Reservations for Spirit Communications Park Available Starting February 23
February 18, 2015Suite packages available for preview & sales, Feb. 23 – 26 COLUMBIA, SC — Due to the overwhelming interest shown since the groundbreaking for Spirit Communications Park, Columbia Professional Baseball…
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Footprint, LLC establishing manufacturing facility in Chester County
February 18, 2015$15.4 million capital investment expected to result in 115 new jobs CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Footprint, LLC, a company that specializes in the direct manufacturing of sustainable materials and packaging, is…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs Honored for Rapid and Sustained Growth
February 18, 2015South Carolina accounting firm moves up 10 places among 2015 Fastest Growing Businesses COLUMBIA, SC – Deep in the soul of Tiger and Gamecock Territory beats the heart of a Bulldog.…
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Women in Philanthropy honored with TWIN Award
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Women in Philanthropy was honored with the TWIN Award by the Palmetto Center for Women. The TWIN Awards are a distinguished honor presented to women whose outstanding…
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3S International Corporation Establishing First U.S. Operations in Laurens County
February 18, 2015$15 Million Investment Expected to Result in New Jobs LAURENS COUNTY, SC – 3S International Corporation, a strategic sourcing and manufacturing company that specializes in products for the energy market…
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Applications Available Now for 2015 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Rising high school juniors and seniors can now apply for this year’s South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA), held at Clemson University, July 18-24, 2015. SCCSA is…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo names Beverly Coates as a new Paul Harris Fellow for her outstanding work with C.O.P.S
February 18, 2015IRMO, SC – Lynn Campbell surprised Beverly Coates with the honor of a Paul Harris Fellow at the weekly meeting of The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo on February 11,…
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Register for Automotive CFO Forum
February 18, 2015Register today for the KPMG CFO Forum held Wed., Feb. 25 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. This event offers a rare opportunity to hear from…
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Bravo1 Protection adds Austin as Business Development Manager
February 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest private security firm continues to grow with the addition of Ebony Austin as Business Development Manager. Austin brings an extensive business background to Bravo1…
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NAI Avant 7 NAI Earle Furman Facilitate ±153,000 SF Lease of Industrial Warehouse in Easley
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant recently facilitated a ±153,000 square foot industrial warehouse lease at 400 Saco Lowell Road in Easley, SC. NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn and Paul…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs Honored for Rapid and Sustained Growth
February 18, 2015South Carolina accounting firm moves up 10 places among 2015 Fastest Growing Businesses COLUMBIA, SC – Deep in the soul of Tiger and Gamecock Territory beats the heart of a Bulldog.…
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Register for Automotive CFO Forum
February 18, 2015Register today for the KPMG CFO Forum held Wed., Feb. 25 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. This event offers a rare opportunity to hear from…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
List Revealed for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 11-12, 2015
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The roster of 41 participating visual artists, including 7 newcomers, has been released for Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art. The free, self-led…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo names Beverly Coates as a new Paul Harris Fellow for her outstanding work with C.O.P.S
February 18, 2015IRMO, SC – Lynn Campbell surprised Beverly Coates with the honor of a Paul Harris Fellow at the weekly meeting of The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo on February 11,…
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Bravo1 Protection adds Austin as Business Development Manager
February 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest private security firm continues to grow with the addition of Ebony Austin as Business Development Manager. Austin brings an extensive business background to Bravo1…
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