Duke Energy names Melissa Anderson chief human resources officer

  January 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, NC – Duke Energy has named Melissa Anderson senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 21, 2015. Anderson will be responsible for human resources policy, strategy and…

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Colliers International launches new South Carolina website

  January 7, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announced the launch of its newly enhanced website, www.colliers.com/southcarolina. The new website is designed to provide online visitors with accurate market information on available properties and includes…

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UofSC excels in newest online degree rankings

  January 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina has three graduate programs ranked among the best in the nation in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Education…

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U.S. News Ranks CSU Best Online Bachelor’s Program in The Carolinas

  January 7, 2015

CHARLESTON — Charleston Southern University’s online bachelor’s degree program has received the highest ranking of any online bachelor’s program in the Carolinas, according toU.S. News and World Report. The 2015 U.S. News Best Online…

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Andrew Young to highlight MLK events at UofSC

  January 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Former United Nations Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young will be the featured speaker at the University of South Carolina’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration breakfast January…

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South Carolina Worst in the Nation for Drunk Driving

  January 7, 2015

2013 fatality data reveals 44% of South Carolina traffic deaths related to drunk driving COLUMBIA, SC – Recently, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) South Carolina learned that South Carolina had 335 drunk…

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Graham Takes Oath of Office

  January 7, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on January 6, 2015 after taking the oath of office as a United States Senator for South Carolina. “The…

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Wilson Votes to Help Small Businesses Hire More Veterans

  January 7, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 22, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, to permit employers to exclude employees…

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Spirit Communications Park Groundbreaking

  January 7, 2015

Spirit Communications Park Coming to Downtown Columbia   COLUMBIA, SC – Professional baseball’s return to Columbia took another major step forward this morning.Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with Jason Freier (CEO, Hardball Capital), Bob Hughes (President, Hughes…

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Course Being Offered For New HR Certifications

  January 7, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development (TTC) is offering a new training program for human resource (HR) professionals to gain the new SHRM-CP™…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Deal

  January 7, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sales transaction of a 12,500 square foot industrial building on 3.91…

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Artisphere Seeks Arts Group Volunteers for Festival Weekend

  January 7, 2015

Annual event’s Arts Partner Program supports local arts community GREENVILLE, SC – Artisphere, Greenville’s Arts Weekend, is currently accepting group volunteer applications for its Arts Partner Program. A unique element of…

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Facade Improvement Program Making Big Impact on Commercial Corridors

  January 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville’s Commercial Corridors Facade Improvement Program (FIP) provides financial and technical design assistance to commercial property and business owners for qualified facade improvements. The purpose…

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Magnolia offering two internships at French gardens

  January 7, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is accepting applications for two horticulture internships at French gardens in the summer of 2015. The program is open to college students who…

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SCDOT Launches New Facebook Page

  January 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces a new addition to the agency’s social media campaign. Launched on Jan. 2, 2015, the Facebook page SCDOT will replace SCDOT Photos.…

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Shooting victim receives $12 million verdict

  January 7, 2015

Chappell, Smith & Arden represented plaintiff in Myrtle Beach incident MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The firm of Chappell, Smith & Arden announced it has successfully concluded litigation in a case involving…

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Noteblur, meeting management tool, launched in Columbia

  January 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Noteblur, a recurring meeting management tool, has launched this week after a 3 month development initiative by Columbia native and veteran entrepreneur Kevin Tavera.  “I saw the…

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Complete Public Relations opens Speakers Bureau

  January 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Complete Public Relations, a media and governmental affairs firm based out of Greenville, is now offering a Speakers Bureau. With a strong list of celebrated entrepreneurs, business…

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Avison Young Lease Extension – 2200 Heriot Street

  January 6, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented City Electric Supply Company in the lease extension of a…

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Colonial Life announces leadership changes

  January 6, 2015

Nine professionals have recently taken on new roles and responsibilities COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 6, 2014) — Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company in recent months has named nine professionals to new…

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Riverbanks Park Commission Welcomes New Commissioner

  January 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Park Commission, the governing authority of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, recently welcomed a new member to the Commission, Alana O. Williams. Williams, a partner of Nelson,…

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Citizens reminded to test homes for radon

  January 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Health and Environmental Control reminds South Carolinians to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month, the agency announced today. “Radon is a naturally-occurring,…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Industrial Deal

  January 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of a 36,420 square foot industrial building at 9740 and…

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Lourie Center Announces Award

  January 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center is seeking nominations for the first Senator Isadore E. Lourie Award for Excellence in Service to Seniors. The award will be presented at a…

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UBooster aims to change the recruiting landscape

  January 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – A new online platform aims to dramatically change the recruiting landscape by giving fans an opportunity to support the funding of collegiate athletics while supporting their favorite…

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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders

  January 6, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC –  Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in…

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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders

  January 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in the…

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Healing Families Board of Directors Announces Officers for 2015

  January 6, 2015

Columbia, SC – The Board of Directors for Healing Families elected the following officers as leaders throughout the next year. ​Chair: Kyle Carlson, Rogers Townsend Vice Chair: Marvin Robinson, Wells Fargo…

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Nickelodeon Theatre Hosts Talkbacks with Selma Screenings

  January 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will showSelma, the anticipated film based on true stories of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil…

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PULSE Announces 2015 Advisory Council

  January 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – PULSE, South Carolina’s largest young professional organization, has announced the members of its 2015 Advisory Council. The council is responsible for guiding and advising the leadership development…

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