Container Volume Up 13 Percent at SC Ports Authority
December 17, 2014
Charleston benefiting from federal appropriations CHARLESTON, SC- The SC Ports Authority announced another month of double-digit container growth, with fiscal year-to-date volumes up 13 percent year over year. The Port…
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Berkeley County Recognizes National Board Certified Teachers
December 17, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District is proud to announce its newest National Board Certified Teachers. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recognizes these educators as some…
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Winners of the 2014 Holiday Parade of Boats Announced
December 17, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The 33rd Annual Holiday Parade of Boats, produced by the City of Charleston and the Charleston Sail and Power Squadron, was held in Charleston Harbor on Saturday, December…
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Reinicke Athens, Inc. Establishing Operations In Laurens County
December 17, 2014
$4.5 Million Investment Expected To Create New Jobs LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Reinicke Athens, Inc. (RAI), a Georgia-based leading industrial contractor, is investing $4.5 million to establish manufacturing operations in Laurens…
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UofSC economists release 2015 forecast: SC’s steady economic growth to continue
December 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto State can expect the consistent positive growth seen across most industries and regions in 2014 to continue into 2015, say University of South Carolina economists…
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Regional Economic Development Center wraps up successful year
December 17, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson’s Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) added incubators in Rock Hill and Hartsville brought more than a dozen new companies under the Clemson Technology Villages umbrella in 2014. These startups…
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Complete’s Boyanoski joins ReWiGo board
December 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski has the Board of Directors for ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Going) Ministries. ReWiGo Ministries exists to create safe, healthy, sustainable home environments…
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The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in November 2014
December 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC –The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS® for…
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Researchers find new ways to help computer users protect their passwords
December 17, 2014
Clemson University team develops two new systems CLEMSON, SC – Computers can be fortified with firewalls and the latest anti-virus software, but even the best security programs might be for…
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Lamar Hilley Named Community Relationship Manager of New Commercial and Small Business Office in Clemson
December 17, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank announces Lamar Hilley as the Community Relationship Manager for their new Commercial and Small Business Lending Office in the Tri-county area. Hilley will join Art Wray,…
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GSP International Airport Needs Your Help to Become the Best It Can Be
December 16, 2014GREER, SC – In an effort to provide the best possible airport experience to our growing region of customers, GSP International Airport is asking the community to participate in a…
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Mary Black Foundation Elects New Trustee and Officers
December 16, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – The Mary Black Foundation has announced the election of Hope Blackley to a four-year term as a Trustee beginning January 1. Hope Blackley is a graduate of Spartanburg…
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District Five names new director of technology
December 16, 2014
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named long-time school technology leader Don Earle its new director of technology. Earle is currently director of information technology operations in Richland…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Director Honored with Women To Watch Award
December 16, 2014Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CDFA and director at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP was recently honored at the 2014 Women in Leadership Conference in Columbia, S.C. Out of the 6500+ Certified Public…
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Woodlands at Furman gives more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill
December 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman’s Festival of Trees raised more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill Children’s Home this holiday season. The gift to the Children’s Home included a…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank Receives $75K Walmart Grant
December 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $75,000 grant from Walmart to assist with providing hunger relief to area families in need. This grant will greatly help several regions…
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VantagePoint Expands Creative Team
December 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – VantagePoint Marketing has hired Michelle Getz as an art director. She will be leading design and concepting for two of the B2B marketing agency’s newest foodservice clients. Getz…
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December 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – This morning, Google released its 14th annual Year in Search–an in-depth look at the stories, people, and topics that captured the world’s attention this year. Our 2014…
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Google Releases 14th Annual Year in Search
December 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – This morning, Google released its 14th annual Year in Search–an in-depth look at the stories, people, and topics that captured the world’s attention this year. Our 2014 Year…
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Spirit Communications to acquire South Carolina-based SCANA Communications, Inc.
December 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications announced the acquisition of SCANA Communications, Inc. (“SCI”), including its interest in FRC, LLC, (“FRC”) a fiber network joint venture between SCI and Spirit Communications.…
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Callison Tighe makes $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope
December 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe has continued its commitment to feeding the Midlands with a $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope Food Bank that will help numerous families during the holiday…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank Receives $75K Walmart Grant
December 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $75,000 grant from Walmart to assist with providing hunger relief to area families in need. This grant will greatly help several regions…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Director Honored with Women To Watch Award
December 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CDFA and director at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP was recently honored at the 2014 Women in Leadership Conference in Columbia, S.C. Out of the…
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Woodlands at Furman gives more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill
December 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman’s Festival of Trees raised more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill Children’s Home this holiday season. The gift to the Children’s Home included a…
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Carter joins the Liquid Catering/Old Cigar Warehouse team
December 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering and the Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Bethany Carter as Office Manager. A native of Rochester, N.Y., Carter has spent the past 16 years in…
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Cindy MacAulay Honored with Women To Watch Award
December 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CDFA and director at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP was recently honored at the 2014 Women in Leadership Conference in Columbia, S.C. Out of the…
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Continuing Education Division Offers Course for New SHRM and Certifications
December 15, 2014CHARLESTON, 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-CPTM…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Director Honored with Women To Watch Award
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CDFA and director at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP was recently honored at the 2014 Women in Leadership Conference in Columbia, S.C. Out of the…
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Callison Tighe makes $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe has continued its commitment to feeding the Midlands with a $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope Food Bank that will help numerous families during the holiday…
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South Carolina REALTORS® Release November Market Numbers
December 15, 2014CoOLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its November 2014 statewide housing market reports. With virtually no inflation, interest rates will likely remain low for most of 2015. Construction…
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Graham Lands Prestigious Committee Slots
December 15, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that he has been appointed to continue his service on four powerful committees in the new Republican-controlled Senate which will…
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Cindy MacAulay Honored with Women To Watch Award
December 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CDFA and director at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP was recently honored at the 2014 Women in Leadership Conference in Columbia, S.C. Out of the…
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Flight School of Greenville Opens
December 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – “Explaining what makes an airplane fly, what the flight controls do and going over a pre-flight inspection, while your new student eagerly awaits their chance behind the…
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Wounded War Vet will Meet Wounded Dog He Helped Rescue
December 15, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Vietnam war veteran Vincent Bertolini of Summerville could not stop thinking about the tragic story of Dara. She is the hound mix rescued one month ago in…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art Receives $150,000 from The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
December 15, 2014
To Support Installation of the Museum’s Miniature Collection CHARLESTON, SC – The Gibbes Museum of Art has received a grant award in the amount of $150,000 from the Gaylord and…
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CresCom Bank Completes 13 Branch Acquisition
December 15, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the wholly owned bank subsidiary of Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), announced that it has completed its acquisition of 13 branches from First Community Bank…
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Two Business Leaders Chosen to Receive Top Honor
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina and the S.C. Business Hall of Fame Committee have announced the names of the 2015 honorees, to be inducted at the…
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Furman to Host 2016 Mock Trial National Championship Tournament
December 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has been selected to host the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) National Championship tournament that will take place in April 2016. The event, which features…
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Toy Donations Desperately Needed At Salvation Army
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army begins the distribution of toy donations to local families in need tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th through December 19th. The Salvation Army and its volunteers…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 498 Wando Park Blvd.
December 15, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gerry Schauer and Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC in the leasing of…
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Portucel, S.A. Establishing Operations In Greenwood County
December 15, 2014
Industrial Manufacturer Investing $110 Million In A Wood Pellet Facility, Creating An Expected 70 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – An industrial company is establishing operations in Greenwood County to…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful: 3rd Annual Gala for a Greener Midlands another success!
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Gala for a Greener Midlands was held December 12, 2014, during the evening the Midlands Green Awards were presented and we celebrated the silver Anniversary, 25…
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Business Community Releases Legislative Priorities
December 15, 2014
Annual Competitiveness Agenda focuses on infrastructure, workforce development COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, has released its 2015 Competitiveness Agenda, the business…
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Recent Transactions by NAI Earle Furman
December 15, 2014
NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Greenville, South Carolina: Alexi Papapieris and Taylor Allen of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord of Park East and Park Central office…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Next Department of Social Services Director
December 15, 2014
Susan Alford Has Served S.C. Families For More Than 30 Years COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today announced Susan Alford as the next director of the South Carolina Department…
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MUSC ranks 4th on Patent Power 2014 Scorecard for universities
December 15, 2014Scorecard analysts note MUSC’s strong first showing in prestigious association’s survey CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) made an impressive debut on the Patent Power…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Announces New Board of Directors Members
December 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The new members…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from November
December 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville Welcomes Matt Vanvick
December 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine welcomes Matt Vanvick as a new commercial sales associate in the Greenville office. Prior to his real estate career, Vanvick was a Relationship…
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Duke Energy joins other stakeholders in solar net metering agreement in South Carolina
December 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) filed a comprehensive agreement Thursday with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) that spells out a balanced path for solar net…
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