Friends of the Greenville Zoo elects vice chair
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo Board has elected Bill West as its vice-chairman. A longtime business and community leader in Greenville, West is the managing partner…
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TD Bank Survey Finds Homeowners use HELOCs for Expenses Beyond Home Renovations
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Research from the TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, inaugural Consumer Borrowing Index found that while half of consumers who currently have a Home Equity Line of…
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Nichols receives inaugural President’s Award from the Injured Workers’ Advocates
November 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – John Nichols, member of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado, LLC (BNTD), is the first recipient of the Injured Workers’ Advocates (IWA) President’s Award. The award was presented…
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Important Carbon Monoxide Information
November 18, 2014Extremely cold temperatures are ahead. What you need to know to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning. COLUMBIA, SC – With the onset of winter temperatures the Palmetto Poison Center…
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Richland County Transportation Penny Program Launches Logo, Brand and Website
November 18, 2014RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Transportation Penny program, today officially launched its website and brand identity, symbolized by a logo that highlights the significance of the penny to County residents.…
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Colliers International’s Marsha Davis, SIOR appointed to City Center Partnership Board of Directors
November 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Marsha Davis, SIOR of Colliers International has been appointed to the Board of Directors of City Center Partnership. City Center Partnership was formed to manage Columbia’s downtown…
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Jeremy Martin Selected as LRADAC’s Vice President for Treatment and Intervention Services
November 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – LRADAC announced the selection of Jeremy Martin as LRADAC’s new Vice President for Treatment and Intervention Services. This position oversees the agency’s wide array of treatment and…
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Nestlé Waters North America To Open New Bottling Facility In McBee, S.C.
November 18, 2014
Company To Create At Least 40 New Jobs In Chesterfield County CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SC – – Nestlé Waters North America, the nation’s leading bottled water company, plans to build a $40 million,…
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Bipartisan, Bicoastal Group of Lawmakers Calls on Coast Guard to Keep Facilities Open
November 18, 2014Oregon Congressional Members Join South Carolina Lawmakers in Urging Coast Guard to Reverse Course WASHINGTON, SC – In a continued effort to ensure the safety of residents living and working in coastal…
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PeopleMatter Founder, Nate DaPore Named Advantage Media Group Author of the Year
November 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Advantage Media Group (AMG) announced Saturday that it has named Nate DaPore as the 2014 Author of the Year. Recognized as Advantage’s “highest honor” for an author to receive, DaPore…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline
November 18, 2014WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following Senate Democrats’ refusal to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, which is supported by 60 percent of the American public. “It…
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PHS inducts Stone and VanGalder into Hall of Fame
November 18, 2014PELION, SC – Pelion High recently inducted Josette Maybay Stone and Juliette Maybay VanGalder into the school’s Hall of Fame. In high school, the Maybay twins had outstanding athletic careers…
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State Policy Leaders Recommend Solutions to Improve Early Care and Education
November 18, 2014
Comprehensive Early Childhood System for Children Vital to South Carolina’s Future Three statewide organizations – Children’s Trust of South Carolina, the Institute for Child Success and United Way Association of…
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Lexington Technology Center teacher named ACTE national award finalist
November 18, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) named Lexington Technology Center Agriscience Teacher Robert Bollier the 2014 ACTE Region II Carl Perkins Community Service Award winner.…
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Website Niche.com ranks District Five top school district in SC
November 18, 2014IRMO, SC – National rankings and reviews website Niche.com has ranked Lexington-Richland School District Five the top district in South Carolina in its new list released this month.The site, which blends…
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Avison Young Commercial Sale – 3090 Highway 17 North
November 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gregg Legerton represented the buyer in the purchase of an office building located at 3090 Highway 17…
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Bridgestone Opens First US Giant Off Road Radial Tire Manufacturing Facility
November 18, 2014South Carolina plant extends company leadership in large and ultra-large earthmoving tires for mining and aggregates applications AIKEN, SC – Extending its leadership in the heavy-duty, earthmoving tire segment, Bridgestone…
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GHS physician named to national graduate medical education board
November 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – David Forstein, DO, a reproductive endocrinologist with Greenville Health System’s Fertility Center of the Carolinas and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of South…
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Vince Pace Joins First Citizens’ Agricultural Banking Team
November 18, 2014MARION, SC – First Citizens today announced that Vince Pace has joined the company’s Agricultural Lending Group as Relationship Manager for Marion, Horry, Georgetown, Williamsburg and Clarendon counties. In his…
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Melinda Davis Lux Elected Chair of the ABA Private Equity Subcommittee
November 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Melinda Davis Lux, a shareholder of Wyche, P.A., has been elected Chair of the Private Equity Subcommittee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Committee on…
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KEMET Corporation Announces Withdrawal of Proposed Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes
November 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation today announced that it has withdrawn its previously announced proposed private offering of $400,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2019 (the “Senior Secured…
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Community Engagement Grants Announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation
November 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In order to promote a more vibrant, compassionate and connected community, Central Carolina Community Foundation , the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is offering Community Engagement grants to nonprofit…
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Pelham Medical Center, Senior Action Partner to Impact Diabetes
November 18, 2014
GREER, SC – Pelham Medical Center (PMC) and Senior Action are collaborating to bring diabetes awareness and education to the Upstate. PMC and Senior Action are kicking off the Impact…
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Ira Reasons Named Chief Administrative Officer of the YMCA of Columbia
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia has named Ira Reasons as Chief Administrative Officer. He will oversee the Finance, Risk Management, Human Resources, Property and Information Technology departments. Reasons served…
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Community Engagement Grants Announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In order to promote a more vibrant, compassionate and connected community, Central Carolina Community Foundation , the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is offering Community Engagement grants to nonprofit…
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Pelham Medical Center, Senior Action Partner to Impact Diabetes
November 17, 2014
GREER, SC – Pelham Medical Center (PMC) and Senior Action are collaborating to bring diabetes awareness and education to the Upstate. PMC and Senior Action are kicking off the Impact…
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Every American, Business and Community Can Play a Role in Increasing Rate of Recycling
November 17, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – In advance of America Recycles Day, on November 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls on communities, businesses, and individuals to leave the next generation a…
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ECPI University Named “Best for Vets” 4 Straight Years
November 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been named “Best for Vets” by Military Times for the fourth straight year. Ranked number two nationwide among online…
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Greenville Technical College’s Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Receives Scholarship
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jonathan Greer, a student at Greenville Technical College, has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society as a 2014 Coca-Cola…
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City Working To Help Motorists Traveling On Woodruff Road
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – With the holiday season quickly approaching, and so many popular shopping destinations located on Woodruff Road, the Greenville Police Department will be providing traffic control at key…
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Wofford College announces Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
November 17, 2014Facility to house basketball arena, volleyball venue, locker rooms, more SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College announced its plans to build the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to house a…
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Laurens Nicholson and Carrie Hertwig Join Windsor/Aughtry Company
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville, S.C.-based Windsor/Aughtry Company has added Laurens Nicholson and Carrie Hertwig to their team of experts. The Nicholson/Hertwig Team will specialize in office and investment sales and…
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Cold Weather Headed to Richland County
November 17, 2014Residents urged to take precautions to keep families, property safe COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents are encouraged to take precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe as…
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Horse Creek Academy Construction Possible with JEDA Bonds
November 17, 2014
Created 11 New Jobs, Retained 24 Jobs ~ AIKEN, SC – Horse Creek Academy (formerly Midland Valley Preparatory School) is using $5,530,000, issued as series 2014A $5.335 million tax-exempt and…
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DishOut Cafe and Catering Opens In Greenville
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Trish Balentine has opened DishOut Café and Catering at 728 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville. DishOut Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., offering dine-in…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces World Diabetes Day In South Carolina
November 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley issued a statewide proclamation Friday designating November 14, 2014 as World Diabetes Day in South Carolina. The Governor’s Mansion was also lit blue in recognition of…
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BJA Middle School Donates More Than 13,000 Pounds of Food to Miracle Hill
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones Academy middle school students recently held their annual food drive on behalf of Miracle Hill Children’s Home. The week of homeroom competition featured strategy sessions, collaborative…
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Ballato selected for national higher educational leadership academy
November 17, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University professor and senior administrator John Ballato has been accepted into the pilot cohort of the Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership. “I am honored to represent Clemson…
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Nature by Design: New Luxury Home by Lady Street Builders Ready by Early 2015
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – “By late February or early March 2015, the beautiful new home that is currently being built at The Reserve on the Saluda by Lady Street Builders will be…
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South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt Receives the Welling Award for Regional Collaboration
November 17, 2014
UPSTATE, SC – South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt has been recognized as the 2014 recipient of the Welling Award for Collaboration, which is presented by Ten at the…
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Scott Amendment to Maximize Parental Choice in Child Care for Low-Income Families Heads to White House for Signature
November 17, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (S. 1086) passed by the U.S. Senate, Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) amendment to ensure parental choice…
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First Citizens Announces New South Carolina Leadership Team for Combined Company
November 17, 2014Bryant Named South Carolina Regional Executive Vice President COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens announced that Sharon Bryant has been named South Carolina Regional Executive Vice President for the combined bank.…
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Community Health Fair To Celebrate First Choice Fit® Playground Build in Spartanburg
November 17, 2014
Area providers to bring health screenings and information to Southside community SPARTANBURG, SC – First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina will present a community health fair from 8:00 a.m.…
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Providence Orthopedic Hospital Earns Top Rankings from National Consumer Group
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Orthopedic Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic care, one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for…
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Providence Hospital cardiac care recognized with 5-Star Ratings from national group
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospital has received a 5-Star Rating for the quality of its Coronary Bypass Surgery, Valve Surgery and Pacemaker Procedures from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for…
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Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Receives Hollingsworth Grant
November 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is proud to announce the receipt of a $35,000 grant from the Hollingsworth Foundation. This gift will help CDS broaden its…
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Trustus Theatre to kick off Trustus Preservation Society campaign
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – With thirty years of award-winning productions to its credit, Trustus Theatre is banking on its new Trustus Preservation Society to help raise the funds needed to wow…
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Former Flight Attendant Chooses Carolina One
November 17, 2014
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Megan Bone, a former flight attendant with Delta subsidiary, Pinnacle Airlines, has decided on a real estate career with Carolina One Real Estate’s Summerville Main Street office.…
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Avison Young Welcomes Bree Quintieri
November 17, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young is pleased to welcome Bree Quintieri as an Executive Assistant in the Charleston Office. Bree will work with the Industrial Team as their support system.…
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FRD introduces e-commerce platform for copyrighted works and software
November 17, 2014MUSC content can be purchased online through simple transactions CHARLESTON, SC – MUSC Foundation for Research Development (FRD) has launched an e-commerce platform that serves as a portal through…
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