Julie Newman joins United Community Bank as Mortgage Sales Manager
January 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes veteran mortgage banker Julie Newman to its team as mortgage sales manager for the Upstate. Newman brings 30 years of mortgage banking experience to…
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Dr. Sam Horn Joins BJU as VP for Ministerial Advancement
January 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Sam Horn, who was named Vice President for Ministerial Advancement by BJU President Steve Pettit last October, officially joined the Bob Jones University administration this week.…
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Senator Darrell Jackson Honored By South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, honored legislators who had a perfect score on the 2014 Legislative Scorecard. The awards…
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More Than 200 REALTORS® Attend Leadership Conference
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) held its annual LEAD conference at the Columbia Conference Center January 22, 2015. More than 200 Realtors® from across the state attended the event which…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sales of 241 & 243 Calhoun Street, Downtown Charleston
January 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Partner and Broker-in-Charge with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the seller, Floyd Family Investment Company, LLC, in the sale of 241 & 243…
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Applications for District Five choice, magnet programs now available
January 23, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its magnet and other choice programs.The window for submitting a choice application opens on Friday, Jan. 23 at 7…
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Columbia Chamber Announces 2015 Yellow Jasmine Award Recipients
January 23, 2015Inaugural Award Ceremony Honors Midlands’ Top Professionals COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber announced the 2015 Yellow Jasmine Award winners. On February 11, 2015, seven extraordinary partners will be celebrated…
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Nelson Mullins Elects Six Attorneys to Partnership, Two Attorneys to Of Counsel in Columbia
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Columbia attorneys Heyward D. Bonyata, Gary L. Capps, Sally H. Caver, Lucile H. Cohen, Steven McFarland, and…
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Jury Finds Philip Morris Liable In Engle-progeny Cigarette Case
January 23, 2015Awards Disabled Woman $17.2 Million In Compensatory And Punitive Damages MT. PLEASANT, SC – A Florida federal jury found that Philip MorrisUSA is liable to Florida resident Donna Brown and awarded her $17.2 million in compensatory and punitive damages in…
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Senator Darrell Jackson Honored By South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, honored legislators who had a perfect score on the 2014 Legislative Scorecard. The awards…
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Colliers International relocates in Greenville
January 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville location for Colliers International South Carolina is moving into a new office space that will enhance its Greenville operation and provide greater opportunities to serve…
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SBA Announces Appointment of South Carolina Small Business Owner to Regional Regulatory Fairness Board
January 22, 2015
ATLANTA, GA – Columbia, South Carolina small business owner Frank Knapp, Jr. has been appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region IV Regulatory Fairness Board by SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet.…
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Jury Finds Philip Morris Liable in Engle-Progeny Cigarette Case
January 22, 2015
AWARDS DISABLED WOMAN $17.2 MILLION IN COMPENSATORY AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES MT. PLEASANT, SC – A Florida federal jury found that Philip Morris USA is liable to Florida resident Donna…
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Students urged to try engineering
January 22, 2015
‘Emagine!’ seen as potential first step to high-paying career NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Hundreds of students from across the state will have a chance over the next three months to…
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McKay Firm Paralegal Selected Into Leadership Position
January 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. recognized paralegal Debra White as the new Policy Committee Chairperson for the Palmetto Paralegals Association. As the Policy Committee Chairperson, Debra is responsible…
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Greenville Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
January 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers at Greenville Technical College. Veteran Scholarships Forever is set up to provide funding for veterans…
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Nexton Office Building in Summerville, SC awarded LEED® Gold certification
January 22, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In a victory for sustainable design in South Carolina, the Nexton Office Building, located in Summerville, South Carolina, has been awarded LEED® Gold certification by the U.S.…
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Greenville Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
January 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers at Greenville Technical College. Veteran Scholarships Forever is set up to provide funding for veterans…
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McKay Firm Partner Named to 2015 Leadership in Law
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. recognized Kelli Sullivan as one of the 2015 Leadership in Law honorees. Sponsored by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, this annual event recognizes legal professionals…
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State of the State Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley
January 21, 2015
State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 21, 2015 The Statehouse, Columbia Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional officers…
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Congaree Riverkeeper Announces 2015 River Rocks Music Line Up
January 21, 2015Blitzen Trapper to Headline the Festival on April 11, 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – Congaree Riverkeeper announced the musician lineup for its fifth annual River Rocks Music Festival to be held…
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First Community Corporation Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter Results and Increased Cash Dividend
January 21, 2015
Highlights 2014 net income of $5.12 million, a 23.77% increase over 2013 earnings EPS of $0.78 per common share Increase in cash dividend to $0.07 per common share, the 52nd…
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Thousands of K-5 students to attend interactive educational concerts in February
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – More than 6,000 K-5 students from more than 100 schools are scheduled to participate in Link Up educational concerts with the South Carolina Philharmonic at the Koger…
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Local Leader to be Among Hosts for Oxfam International Women’s Day Celebration
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Oxfam America announced that Mary Louise Resch, Director of Development of the South Carolina Lions Foundation, has been selected as a member of the Host Committee Oxfam’s 2015…
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Legislators Talk Infrastructure, Workforce at Business Speaks
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, hosted a town hall-style meeting Tuesday featuring two legislative panels that talked about business priorities…
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SC Association of Nonprofits Adds New Leadership to Organization
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) recently added two new team members to serve and strengthen the state’s nonprofit sector. Sharon Thomas joined SCANPO’s staff as…
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Lexington One announces five Teacher of the Year finalists
January 21, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One proudly announces the finalists for this year’s District Teacher of the Year — Lexington Elementary Technology Integration Specialist Suzanne M. Brooks, Lexington…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of Parklane Centre, Columbia
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior investment broker, Dail Longaker, recently brokered the sale of Parklane Centre at 7499 Parklane Road in Columbia, SC. ROIF Parklane, LLC, acquired the ±49,240 square foot…
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Virginia Hayes Joins Coldwell Banker Caine
January 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Virginia Hayes, REALTOR® announced that she has joined Coldwell Banker Caine’s residential real estate division that serves Upstate, S.C. After closing $15.5 million in real estate transactions in…
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South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Names Wallace Lightsey a 2015 Leadership in Law Honoree
January 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey has been named a 2015 Leadership in Law Honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The award recognizes legal professionals from across South Carolina…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith Announces Addition of Michael Allen, Project Designer
January 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is pleased to announce the recent hire of Michael Allen, a project designer and LEED accredited professional. Mr. Allen brings more than 13…
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Pacolet Milliken Announces Gregory B. Ingram as Senior Vice President of Finance And Chief Investment Officer
January 21, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Gregory B. Ingram as senior vice president of finance and chief investment officer. Ingram brings more than…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected for South Carolina Bar 2015 Leadership Academy
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Amy Neuschafer has been selected into the 2015 Leadership Academy, sponsored by the South Carolina Bar. The SC Bar…
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Understand Your Problem
January 21, 2015By Ken Gasque Understand your problem before you fix it. This sounds simple enough. But that is not the way problem solving takes place when there is a brainstorming…
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Greenlink Ridership Tops 1 Million in 2014
January 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenlink recorded 1,030,000 rides in 2014, a 9.1% increase compared with 2013, according to Greenville Transit Authority officials. Contributing to the increase was a 2.3% growth in…
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SC Ports Authority Container Volumes Climb to 12 Percent in 2014
January 21, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority reported container business up 12 percent in 2014, a year highlighted by strong volume growth and substantial forward progress on the harbor deepening project. In…
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Colliers International brings Wild Wing Cafe to Dunwoody’s Ashford Place shopping center
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – JP Scurry, CCIM and Scottie Smith of Colliers International South Carolina and Greg Eisenman and Lisa Vine of Colliers International Atlanta have brokered a 7,414 square foot…
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10-x Group to provide PR & Content Marketing for Techknow Inc.
January 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Techknow Inc. recently named Greenville SC-based 10-x Group as its PR/content marketing agency. 10-x Group will be producing strategic analysis, public relations and content marketing services for…
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Providence Hospitals receives American Heart Association recognition as a Fit-Friendly Worksite
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “Physical activity and employee…
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Thousands of K-5 students to attend interactive educational concerts in Feb.
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – More than 6,000 K-5 students from more than 100 schools are scheduled to participate in Link Up educational concerts with the South Carolina Philharmonic at the Koger Center Feb.…
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ERA Wilder Realty Offers Home Selling Solution To Quailified Consumers
January 21, 2015
ERA® Sellers Security® Plan Now Available in Columbia, SC COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty continues to deliver relevant products to consumers in the Columbia, Metropolitan area including programs that can simplify…
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Columbia Opportunity Resource Announces 2015 Board of Directors
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects talented professionals in the Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for leadership, service and fun, has…
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Lindsay Joyner Elected Secretary/Treasurer of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that firm attorney Lindsay Joyner has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division. Joyner had previously served…
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EDTS Promotes Eight to Leadership Roles in Organization
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Information technology firm EDTS, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to businesses across the Southeast, has promoted eight professionals to leadership roles…
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Spiro Institute Establishes Faculty Fellows to Cultivate Entrepreneurship
January 21, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Six Clemson University professors have been appointed as Arthur M. Spiro Institute Faculty Fellows and are charged with expanding entrepreneurial activity among students, staff and faculty at Clemson. The…
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EDTS Promotes Eight to Leadership Roles in Organization
January 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Information technology firm EDTS, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to businesses across the Southeast, has promoted eight professionals to leadership roles…
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SC’s Popular LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Returns for a Second Year
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC- BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest proved to be so popular in 2014, it will return this year as a quarterly contest for residents of the state.…
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Debra Sparacino named Clemson University registrar
January 21, 2015CLEMSON – Debra Sparacino has been named registrar at Clemson University, according to the Office of Undergraduate Studies and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Bob Jones. Sparacino…
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ReWiGo receives donation from GGAR
January 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries was a recent recipient of an $8,000 donation from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ Community Service Committee. The money was raised through…
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ServisFirst Bank Announces Expansion in South Carolina Region
January 21, 2015Top Ranked Community Bank Assembles Greater Charleston / Tri-County Leadership CHARLESTON, SC – ServisFirst Bank announces the opening of its 8th region with the addition of its new banking…
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