SCRA Technology Ventures Announces News SC Launch Companies
November 6, 2014Four Companies Accepted into Program COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of four new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area companies InciComm and Infinite Takes and…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies
November 6, 2014Four Companies Accepted into Program COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of four new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area companies InciComm and Infinite Takes and…
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Carolina and Clemson fans face off at 30th annual Red Cross blood drive
November 6, 2014Monday, Nov. 17 through Friday, Nov. 21 | Fans invited to bleed garnet and orange to help save lives Fans of the Carolina Gamecocks and the Clemson Tigers will…
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Prestige Appliance Opens Newest Store on Fernandina Road in Columbia
November 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Prestige Appliance, headquartered in Aiken, S.C., has opened its newest Midlands store at 3905 Fernandina Road in Columbia, SC. Located just off Interstate 26 at the Piney…
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Midlands Technical College’s Bill Mulkey Named Top Community College Faculty in the Nation
November 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College Radiologic Technology program director Dr. Bill Mulkey received the 2014 William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) last…
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Landmark Enterprises Brokerage Group Represents Medical Park Investors, II LLC in Charleston Land Purchase
November 6, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Bart J. Langlois, CCIM and Glenn S. Goodwin of Landmark Enterprises Brokerage Group, Inc. represented the Buyer, Medical Park Investors, II LLC in the purchase of a…
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Ogletree Deakins Named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Fourth Consecutive Year
November 6, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…
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CSX Names Kellen Riley South Carolina Industrial Development Manager
November 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – CSX (NYSE: CSX) announced the appointment ofKellen Riley as its South Carolina Industrial Development Manager. In this role, Riley will be responsible for managing existing customer partnerships, helping…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors Earns Two AIAGC Awards
November 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned two design awards from the American Institute of Architects, Greater Columbia…
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Elise Partin Re-Elected as Mayor of the City of Cayce, South Carolina
November 6, 2014Incumbent Mayor to Serve 2nd Full Term CAYCE, SC – Elise Partin has been re-elected mayor of the historic City of Cayce and will serve for another four-year term. The public…
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Ogletree Deakins Named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Fourth Consecutive Year
November 6, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…
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Girls on the Run of Columbia names new board officers
November 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Girls on the Run of Columbia board of directors has elected Dr. Tamara Burk of Columbia as its chair for 2014 through 2016. Burk is director…
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Landmark Enterprises Brokerage Group Represents Medical Park Investors, II LLC in Charleston Land Purchase
November 6, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Bart J. Langlois, CCIM and Glenn S. Goodwin of Landmark Enterprises Brokerage Group, Inc. represented the Buyer, Medical Park Investors, II LLC in the purchase of a…
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Life Cycle Engineering Awarded $1.2 Million Contract by SPAWAR Atlantic
November 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a one-year, $1.2 million contract by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic. LCE will provide software development,…
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Important Upcoming Changes in State Law – Corporate Officer Exemption
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Effective January 1, 2015, state law (S.C. Code Ann. § 41-27-265) exempts corporate officers from state unemployment insurance (UI) coverage. However, a corporation may elect coverage of…
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Important Upcoming Changes in State Law – Corporate Officer Exemption
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Effective January 1, 2015, state law (S.C. Code Ann. § 41-27-265) exempts corporate officers from state unemployment insurance (UI) coverage. However, a corporation may elect coverage of…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been ranked in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® regionally in 23…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been ranked in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® regionally in 23…
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Charleston Southern University Named to Military Friendly List
November 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Military Advanced Education (MAE) has selected Charleston Southern University as a top military friendly school and has included CSU on its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities list.…
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Berkeley County School District Celebrates Veterans Day
November 5, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Schools are making sure their students know to thank a veteran for the freedoms they enjoy on Veterans Day. Even though it is a school…
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Free admission for retired veterans on Veterans Day
November 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – In observance of Veterans Day, free admission to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will be offered Tuesday, Nov. 11, to retired military veterans and active duty military personnel along…
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Vom Fass Greenville to Celebrate Grand Opening with Weekend of Exhilarating Events and Sensory Experiences
November 5, 2014World-renowned brand of fine oils and spirits prepares for Grand Opening GREENVILLE, SC – VOM FASS Greenville – purveyors of fine oils, vinegars, spirits and wines ‘from the cask’ (which…
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New Manager Oversees the Anderson County Planning & Community Development
November 5, 2014ANDERSON, SC – Anderson County is pleased to welcome Michael Forman, AICP as the new Planning & Community Development Manager. Mr. Forman received his Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees from…
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Elise Partin Re-Elected as Mayor of the City of Cayce, South Carolina
November 5, 2014Incumbent Mayor to Serve 2nd Full Term CAYCE, SC – Elise Partin has been re-elected mayor of the historic City of Cayce and will serve for another four-year term. The public…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors Earns Two AIAGC Awards
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned two design awards from the American Institute of Architects, Greater Columbia…
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Tuttle Elected President of Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – David Tuttle of Lake Carolina Development, Inc. was elected as 2015 President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia (HBAGC) at the Annual Meeting of the…
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SC’s LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Features VIP Package to Columbia’s ‘Famously Hot New Year’
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Winners of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest this month will receive a VIP package to Columbia’s “Famously Hot New Year” celebration. LiveLifeBlue is a Facebook-based photo…
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SC’s LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Features VIP Package to Columbia’s ‘Famously Hot New Year’
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Winners of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest this month will receive a VIP package to Columbia’s “Famously Hot New Year” celebration. LiveLifeBlue is a Facebook-based photo…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $6.2 million in first round of FY15 grants
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million in the first grant round in Fiscal Year 2015 for 20 water and sewer projects…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $6.2 million in first round of FY15 grants
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million in the first grant round in Fiscal Year 2015 for 20 water and sewer projects…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease – 1010 Bankton Circle in Hanahan
November 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 13,300 SF office and warehouse space at 1010 Bankton Circle in Hanahan.
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The Recon Group Inc. Growing Quickly with Latest Expansion to South Carolina Creating 250 New Local Jobs
November 5, 2014BLACKSBURG, SC – The Recon Group Inc. (TRG) is rolling out a new facility inBlacksburg South Carolina, to process consumer electronic returns, creating over 250 new local jobs. This new…
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The Recon Group Inc. Growing Quickly with Latest Expansion to South Carolina Creating 250 New Local Jobs
November 5, 2014BLACKSBURG, SC – The Recon Group Inc. (TRG) is rolling out a new facility inBlacksburg South Carolina, to process consumer electronic returns, creating over 250 new local jobs. This new…
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NAI Avant Represents Tenant in ±2,160 SF Office Lease Expansion in Rivergate Center II
November 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Partner and Broker-in-Charge with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently facilitated a ±2,160 square foot office lease expansion in Rivergate Center II, located at 4975 LaCross…
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Emmett I. Davis, IV Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Emmett I. Davis, IV as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Davis joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience as an…
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Engenius Grants’ winners launch sites
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – One of the region’s most popular theater groups and a non-profit dedicated to supporting community growth have new websites for free thanks to Engenius. This Greenville-based web…
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Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14th Indie Craft Fair
November 5, 2014Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14, 2014 Indie Craft Fair COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the largest independent, juried craft fair in Columbia, SC, has released its vendor list…
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Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14th Indie Craft Fair
November 5, 2014Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14, 2014 Indie Craft Fair COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the largest independent, juried craft fair in Columbia, SC, has released its vendor list…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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Attorney Steve Sumner Addresses Statewide Attorney and Judicial Conference
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DUI attorney Steve Sumner recently delivered a one hour address to South Carolina attorneys and judges at a statewide conference in Columbia. Steve spoke at the “South…
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Student Artwork Showcased at TD Convention Center
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The TD Convention Center recently debuted a unique art installation sponsored by the Greenville Youth Commission. The paintings depict Greenville landmarks, and were created by art students from…
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Foundation Honors Bosch with Philanthropist of the Year Award
November 5, 2014PENDLETON, SC – The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named Robert Bosch LLC in Anderson the 2014 recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year award. This is the Foundation’s highest and…
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City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager. Ms. Kaitlin Nichols joined the City Year Columbia staff on November 3, 2014. Previously, Kaitlin served with City Year…
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New novel, “Beyond the Red Sky” by local author Ross Gandy
November 5, 2014Is the government keeping a secret from you? COLUMBIA, S.C. – Is the government hiding information from us? Can technology have feelings just like humans? In his new novel,…
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Jackson Lewis’ Greenville Office Receives First Tier Rankings
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the largest workplace law firms in the world representing management, announced it has been named a Tier 1 firm in Greenville forEmployment Law – Management; and Litigation –…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA Receives Tier One Ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2015 Survey
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan…
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Greenlink Launches Automated Bus Locator Service
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenlink has launched a new automated bus locator service that allows passengers to track the real-time whereabouts of the system’s 14 fixed route buses either online or via a…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Named “Best Law Firm” For Fifth Consecutive Year
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News & Best Lawyers, for the fifth consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. “It is a great honor…
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U.S. News and Best Lawyers® Rank Nelson Mullins Nationally, in Greenville
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News and Best Lawyers® have ranked Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP law firm nationally in eight practice areas in their 2015 rankings. Additionally, the organizations ranked…
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