South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Releases New Board of Advisors, Directors & Committees
December 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – This week the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) welcomes in a newly elected group of established men and women throughout the Palmetto state to join…
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Greenville Technical College Announces New Staff Member
December 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College has hired Tonia Cochran for the newly created role of Academic & CCD Program Public Relations Director. Cochran brings a decade of experience in marketing…
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Six Lexington One teachers earn National Board Certification; 15 renew
December 8, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recently announced that six Lexington County School District One teachers earned National Board Certification bringing the district’s total number…
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Physicians Mutual Earns 97% Satisfaction Rating from Health and Life Insurance Customers
December 8, 2014Results announced from independent 2014 Customer Satisfaction Study COLUMBIA, SC – Physicians Mutual, a national leader in individual health, life and retirement insurance products, has announced the findings from its recent…
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Former President of Morgan State University to be the Featured Speaker at Benedict College’s Winter Commencement Convocation
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Earl Stanford Richardson, Former President of Morgan State University, will deliver the winter commencement address during the Benedict College 144th Commencement Exercises. The commencement convocation is set…
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Sonoco Receives WorldStar 2015 Packaging Award for Whirlpool Water EveryDrop Water Filter Package
December 8, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco Alloyd, partof Sonoco Display and Packaging, a unit of global packaging companySonoco (NYSE:SON), has been recognized with a WorldStar 2015 PackagingAward for its Whirlpool(R) Water EveryDrop(TM) water…
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2014 Parade of Homes Critics’ Choice Award Winners
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The 2014 Parade of Homes is being held December 6-14 at The Gates of Windermere. Last Friday, before the gates opened to the public on Saturday, a…
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EPA Announces New Energy Star Tool for Homeowners to Save Money, Energy This Winter
December 8, 2014WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching its Energy Star Home Advisor, an online tool designed to help Americans save money and energy by improving the…
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Mayor Benjamin announces new “Justice for All” initiative
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was joined by Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook, Members of Council and leaders from across the community to announce his major new “Justice…
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ECPI University Selected Top School in Military Advanced Education’s 2015 Guide for Colleges & Universities
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University has once again been designated as a Top School by Military Advanced Education (MAE). Each year, the MAE Guide spotlights colleges and universities that adhere…
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Sonoco Details Financial Targets and Strategic Priorities
December 8, 20142014 Base EPS Expected to Achieve Record $2.51 or Slightly Higher 2015 Base EPS Estimate Established at Record Range of $2.63 to $2.73 Free Cash Flow Estimated at $154 Million…
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Senior Resources Launches “Share the Love” Holiday Card Campaign to Support Meals On Wheels During the Holidays
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources launches its “Share the Love” holiday card campaign to raise funds and awareness of senior hunger issues during the holidays. Each holiday season offers the…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on Nomination of Ashton Carter for Secretary of Defense
December 8, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s nomination of Ashton Carter to serve as Secretary of Defense. “Mr. Carter has a wealth of…
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Burning of Columbia Remembered through Citywide Commemoration
December 8, 2014Tuesday, February 17, 2015~ Columbia Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Burning of Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Although often overshadowed in the popular imagination by the burning of Atlanta, Ga., the burning…
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136 SC educators earn National Board Certification
December 8, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC — South Carolina remains one of the nation’s leading states for the total number of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) after 136 South Carolina educators representing 31…
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Red Ventures Expands Insurance Business with Additional Partners, Jobs
December 8, 2014
Interview Day on Tuesday, December 9th to Fill Multiple Sales Openings CHARLOTTE, NC – More people will get the opportunity to launch careers at one of Charlotte’s fastest growing companies next week. Red…
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Dr. Vince Vismara and Dr. Andrea Pezzella to Chair American Heart Association’s 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball
December 8, 2014Saturday, February 14, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association announced Dr. Vince Vismara and Dr. Andrea Pezzella as co-chairs for the 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball. The annual, black-tie…
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Greenville Verizon Employees Stuff Care Packages for State’s Troops
December 8, 2014
The initiative was spearheaded by USO South Carolina to ease military personnel’s travel home for the Holidays. GREENVILLE, SC — Hundreds of Verizon Wireless employees teamed with USO South Carolina to…
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Clemson University sharpens focus on water and energy challenges
December 8, 2014
New projects include effort to create energy where rivers meet the sea CLEMSON, SC – Growing concerns about water scarcity and climate change have given rise to a new branch…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes Student of the Month
December 8, 2014IRMO, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake-Murray Irmo recognized Abigail Curran as the student of the month. Abigail is a 5th grader at Irmo Elementary School. Abigail exemplifies what…
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Statewide Health Care Coalition Elects Officers; Set to Pre-file Comprehensive Reform Legislation
December 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Coalition for Access to Health Care (CAHC) works “to ensure that patients have access to the quality, licensed health care professionals of their choice.” The Coalition’s Executive Board…
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Precision Southeast, Inc. Expanding Marion County Manufacturing Facility
December 8, 2014$16.6 Million Investment To Create 140 New Jobs MARION COUNTY, SC – Precision Southeast, Inc., a manufacturer of injection molded plastic parts, is expanding its operations in eastern South Carolina. Headquartered in…
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Greenville Technical College Announces New Staff Member
December 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College has hired Tonia Cochran for the newly created role of Academic & CCD Program Public Relations Director. Cochran brings a decade of experience in marketing…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Former President of Morgan State University to be the Featured Speaker at Benedict College’s Winter Commencement Convocation
December 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Earl Stanford Richardson, Former President of Morgan State University, will deliver the winter commencement address during the Benedict College 144th Commencement Exercises. The commencement convocation is set…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Releases New Board of Advisors, Directors & Committees
December 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – This week the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) welcomes in a newly elected group of established men and women throughout the Palmetto state to join…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, sports
The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes Student of the Month
December 8, 2014IRMO, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake-Murray Irmo recognized Abigail Curran as the student of the month. Abigail is a 5th grader at Irmo Elementary School. Abigail exemplifies what…
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SCRA Techology Ventures Announces Investment Approvals
December 5, 2014
GWIG and Wave Sciences Receive Board Authorizations for Funding SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch board approved investments in two South Carolina companies at last month’s board meeting in…
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South Carolina 100™ Announced
December 5, 2014
30th Anniversary of the State’s Top 100 Ranking of Privately Held Companies unveiled by Grant Thornton in association with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce COLUMBIA, SC – Congratulations to the Top 100…
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Newberry Hospital Names 38-Year Veteran As Its New CEO
December 5, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – Newberry Hospital is pleased to announce that Bruce Baldwin, a 38-year veteran of the healthcare industry, has been chosen as the hospital’s new chief executive officer (CEO).…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells North Charleston Office Condo
December 4, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – December 2014: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of an office condominium located at Suite 1201, 5401 Netherby Lane in North Charleston, South Carolina. Firm Office…
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SCDOT Makes Significant Progress on Act 98 Funded Projects
December 4, 20142014 ACT 98 Resurfacing Projects completing on-time COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced that projects funded directly by, or benefitting from Act 98…
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Columbia PR Firm Adds Legislative Associate; New Service
December 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – McKay Public Affairs, LLC (MPA) is pleased to announce the addition of the team’s newest Legislative Associate, Kasey O’Haren. O’Haren, from Atlanta, Georgia, will spend her time monitoring and reporting on…
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City of Cayce Expresses Gratitude to SCANA for Historic Land Donation
December 4, 2014
CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce would like to extend its gratitude to SCANA Corporation for their donation of over 360 acres of land for a history park and recreation area. The land, located on…
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Three Leaders within the Minority Business Community to be Honored at Awards Ceremony
December 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center – Columbia, SC announced that it will honor three standouts within the minority business community at the 2014 MBDA Minority…
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Mullinnix, Streisel Join Nelson Mullins in Charleston
December 4, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Phillip Mullinnix and Bobby Streisel have joined the Charleston office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as associates. Mr. Mullinnix will focus his practice on healthcare. He…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Leases 2,399 SF of Office Space
December 4, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the Landlord, JFRONE, LLC, in the lease of a 2,399 SF office space located at 960 Morrison Drive in…
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Register now for Citadel’s Lowcountry Writing Project spring course
December 4, 2014LWP 2015 programs to focus on how to teach reading and writing skills CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Writing Project (LWP), is accepting applications for its 2015 spring course, “Young Adult Literature.”…
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10,000 Trees For Charleston Reports Successful Year
December 4, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – In 2014, 10,000 Trees for Charleston planted 80 new trees in West Ashley along the public right-of-ways. The tree plantings were made possible through donations from local…
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Carolina Business Equipment Company Receives National Recognition for Exceptional Service Provided to Customers
December 4, 2014Top 100 Office Products dealers in the United States COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina Business Equipment, a leader in office document and workflow solutions, announces receipt of national recognition…
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Six Lexington One teachers earn National Board Certification; 15 renew
December 4, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recently announced that six Lexington County School District One teachers earned National Board Certification bringing the district’s total number…
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S.C. Center for Fathers and Families board welcomes three new members
December 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Center for Fathers and Families recently welcomed three new members to its governing board. In alphabetical order, they are: Dr. Arlene Bowers Andrews, community psychologist…
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Hugh McAngus Receives SCDTAA’s Hemphill Award
December 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce that Hugh McAngus, founding member of MGC, is the recipient of the South Carolina…
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Clemson to lead $8.7 million research effort on nursery water supply, use
December 4, 2014
CLEMSON — The Department of Agriculture has awarded Clemson researchers $8.7 million to lead a multistate, five-year project to help ensure sufficient water for the nation’s billion-dollar nursery and floriculture industry.…
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State veterinarian elected to office in U.S. Animal Health Association
December 4, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — S.C. state veterinarian Boyd Parr was elected first vice president of the United States Animal Health Association. Parr was installed with the association’s 2014-2015 officers at its…
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C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Offices Rank At The Top In Region, Teams Rank At The Top In State
December 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS continues to rank at the top of real estate companies in Berkshire Hathaway’s U.S. South Region, which spans from the…
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Roots Restaurant Officially Opens Doors on Spartanburg’s East Side
December 4, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Roots: Deep South Eats announced their grand opening at 1071 Fernwood Glendale Road, Spartanburg. The restaurant celebrated the opening on Monday December 1st with an official ribbon cutting.…
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Miller-Valentine Completes Renovation of Consultants in Gastroenterology
December 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC- Miller-Valentine Construction recently completed renovations to the Consultants in Gastroenterology medical building located in West Columbia. Included in the renovation was the expansion of the clinical and procedural waiting…
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TD Charitable Foundation Awards $2.5 Million in Grants to Non-Profits Focused on Affordable Housing Initiatives
December 3, 2014Twenty-five organizations receive “Housing for Everyone” affordable housing grants to support Neighborhood Preservation and Rehabilitation projects CHERRY HILL, NJ – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of…
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Neary to Present at Authenticity and Victimhood Conference in Berlin
December 3, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Brigitte Nery will travel to Berlin, Germany to share her knowledge on German women’s experiences of sexual violence and expulsion from East-Central Europe at the Authenticity and…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Welcomes Commercial Portfolio Manager
December 3, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces Jessica King has joined the Commercial Property Services team as a portfolio manager in their Charleston office. Jessica began working in the…
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