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…
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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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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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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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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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USC Upstate to award 411 degrees on Dec. 16; honor 2 alumni
December 3, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate will hold its Convocation Honoring December Graduates on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:45 p.m. at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. The University…
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Fluor Foundation Gifts Support Students With Quick Jobs Training
December 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Fluor Foundation has given gifts totaling $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to be used for scholarship assistance for students participating in the Quick Jobs With…
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Upstate physician network to transform health care
December 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – More than 1,800 healthcare providers across nine upstate counties have partnered together to form MyHealth First Network (MyHFN), a physician-led network designed to improve care and address…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 503 Wando Park Blvd.
December 3, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Long Point Center, LLC in the leasing of an…
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First Citizens’ Aaron Justice Promoted to Wealth Advisor for Charleston Market
December 3, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – First Citizens announced that Aaron Justice has been promoted to Wealth Advisor for the company’s Charleston market. Justice, who served as a Private Banking Relationship Manager over…
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Local Veteran opens window cleaning franchise in Columbia
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Window Genie announces the grand opening of its newest location in Columbia, SC on Monday December 1st. Mike Hoos is the owner/operator. Window Genie is a nationally…
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More than 50 complete 2014 South Carolina Economic Development Institute
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On Friday, November 14, more than 50 local leaders and development professionals from across South Carolina completed the 2014 South Carolina Economic Development Institute. Institute attendees received their…
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SCE&G Invests in Solar Energy at Riverbanks
December 3, 2014Check Presentation Planned for Thursday, December 4 COLUMBIA, SC – Representatives from SCE&G will present Satch Krantz, president and CEO of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, with a $25,000 donation for…
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Announcing the Winners of the $10,000 #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the top three winners of the #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest. The top three winners received, in total, $10,000 to donate to their favorite…
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Anthony Carden Named Director of IT Security Services for EDTS
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern…
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City Center Partnership Announces New Director of Operations for its Yellow Shirt Ambassadors
December 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – City Center Partnership announce that Allen Franklin is the new Director of Operations for the Business Improvement District’s (BID) Yellow Shirt Ambassadors. About Allen Franklin Prior…
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Spirit Communications to Become Naming Rights Partner for Multi-Use Venue at Columbia Common
December 3, 2014Spirit Communications Park Coming to Downtown Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia and Columbia Professional Baseball, announced today that they have reached an agreement with Spirit Communications to name the new, state-of-the-art multi-use…
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Riggs Partners and Blackbaud Featured in eBook on Implementing Skills-Based Volunteering Programs in Small Businesses
December 3, 2014eBook Available for Free Download COLUMBIA, SC – A Billion + Change, Blackbaud and Riggs Partners released a new eBook, “Small Business, Big Purpose: A guide to skills-based volunteerism,”…
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Riggs Partners and Blackbaud Featured in eBook on Implementing Skills-Based Volunteering Programs in Small Businesses
December 3, 2014eBook Available for Free Download COLUMBIA, SC – A Billion + Change, Blackbaud and Riggs Partners released a new eBook, “Small Business, Big Purpose: A guide to skills-based volunteerism,”…
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S.C. Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May Elected to National Board
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the board of directors for the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA). May is…
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National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Names Midlands Technical College’s Randy Nussler Instructor of the Year
December 3, 2014MTC’s automotive technology instructor selected from more 150,000 automotive service professionals for his dedicated work in educating students, as well as for his ASE certifications COLUMBIA, SC – The National…
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Game and Hall to focus on statewide growth
December 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Citing South Carolina’s long history of high caliber football, the organizers of the Charleston-based Medal of Honor Bowl and the Greenville-based South Carolina Football Hall of Fame…
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S.C. Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May Elected to National Board
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the board of directors for the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA). May is…
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The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kickoff is a success.
December 3, 2014
Thank you to everyone who made it out to The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kickoff on Monday, November 24 at the South Carolina State House. The performances from the Hammond…
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Riggs Partners and Blackbaud Featured in eBook on Implementing Skills-Based Volunteering Programs in Small Businesses
December 3, 2014eBook Available for Free Download COLUMBIA, SC – A Billion + Change, Blackbaud and Riggs Partners released a new eBook, “Small Business, Big Purpose: A guide to skills-based volunteerism,”…
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Anthony Carden Named Director of IT Security Services for EDTS
December 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern…
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Game and Hall to focus on statewide growth
December 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Citing South Carolina’s long history of high caliber football, the organizers of the Charleston-based Medal of Honor Bowl and the Greenville-based South Carolina Football Hall of Fame…
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