CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 22, 2014
What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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EDTS Named to Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina 2014
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named #23 among South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing…
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Allen Tate Company Announces Winner’s Edge Graduates
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors®, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, has announced that the following individuals have graduated from the company’s Winner’s Edge training in the Upstate SC…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 22, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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ATP-SC, LLC and Midlands Biofuels to Grow Bio-Crops in Allendale, SC
October 22, 2014
ALLENDALE, SC – ATP-SC, LLC and Midlands Biofuels jointly announced today their innovative collaboration to grow bio-crops, as well as produce, sell, and utilize solid and liquid bio-fuels to expand the…
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ATP-SC, LLC and Midlands Biofuels to Grow Bio-Crops in Allendale, SC
October 22, 2014
ALLENDALE, SC – ATP-SC, LLC and Midlands Biofuels jointly announced today their innovative collaboration to grow bio-crops, as well as produce, sell, and utilize solid and liquid bio-fuels to expand the…
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St. Francis Cancer Center at Millennium Opens October 20, 2014
October 22, 2014
Innovative Upstate Outpatient cancer treatment facility melds ‘high tech, high touch’ GREENVILLE, SC – The newly constructed St. Francis Cancer Center at ST. FRANCIS millennium opened its doors to patients Monday,…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $2.0 Million
October 22, 2014
Net Loan Growth of $23.9 Million (3.2%) During the Third Quarter Download Full 2Q 2014 The Palmetto Bank Earnings Release with Financial Tables GREENVILLE, SC – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT)…
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Girl Scouts Encourages Girls to Explore STEM Opportunities
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands realizes that one important step in encouraging girls’ interests in STEM is to expose them to experts and…
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Southern First Reports Results For Third Quarter Of 2014
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $1.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share for…
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Three New Agents Join The Pelham Road Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce the addition of three experienced Sales Associates to its Pelham Rd. office. Tresa Hardy, Nichole Moore…
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Lima One Capital Named Fastest Growing Company in South Carolina
October 22, 2014
Hard money lender’s customer focus and industry leading lending products have driven CEO John Warren to rapidly expand operations to nine states and the District of Columbia. GREENVILLE, SC –…
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Mac Carpenter Selected as President of KBR Building Group
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – KBR Inc. (NYSE: KBR) announced that Mac Carpenter, based in Greenville, has been named President of KBR Building Group, one of the Southeast’s top construction companies. With a rich history in…
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Two Named to Leadership Roles for Aviation Project Site at GreenWood, Inc.
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider has named Bob Gafner as maintenance site supervisor and Greg Hyatt as maintenance data analyst for the…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith Completes New Football Complex for Furman University
October 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – McMillan Pazdan Smith recently completed the design and construction of Furman University’s Pearce-Horton Football Complex. The 44,000-square-foot facility is located adjacent to the existing stadium and includes…
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South Carolina Energy Office Recognizes Richland County Energy Leadership
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County received a 2014 Local Government Energy Leadership Award from the South Carolina Energy Office and the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation. The award honors local governments…
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Scio Diamond Technology Corporation Announces Credit Facility Extension – Equity Investments Made by Members of its Board of Directors
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Scio Diamond Technology Corporation (OTCBB: SCIO) (hereinafter “Scio Diamond” or the “Company”) a manufacturer of lab-grown diamond for the gemstone and industrial marketplace, announced today that it has extended its…
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First Community Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results and Cash Dividend
October 22, 2014
Highlights Net income increase of 29.2%. Third quarter net income was $1,552,000 ($0.23 per share) as compared to $1,201,000 ($0.18 per share) in the prior quarter. On September 26, 2014,…
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Five Points Rotary having World’s Greatest Meal
October 22, 2014
October 24, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – The Rotary Club of Five Points is having their first World’s Greatest Meal on October 24, 2014. Dr. Eric Brenner will speak on…
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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…
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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…
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SC BlueCross and Foundation Instrumental in State’s Five-Year Obesity Action Plan
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation helped to start the state’s recently released five-year obesity action plan,SCaledown.org, and are supporting…
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Secretary of State Hammond Issues Million-Dollar Fine Against Professional Fundraiser
October 22, 2014Strategic Fundraising, Inc. Fined After Violating Settlement Agreement COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has issued a fine against professional solicitor Strategic Fundraising,…
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Stock market turmoil and the global debt trap
October 22, 2014
By Robert J. Samuelson Six years after the onset of the financial crisis, the world still has too much debt. The total in 2013, according to the McKinsey Global Institute,…
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Membership Elects 2015 Officers and New Members to Board of Directors
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announced the newly elected 2015 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on…
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Membership Elects 2015 Officers and New Members to Board of Directors
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announced the newly elected 2015 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on…
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SBA Opens Nominations for 2015 South Carolina Small Business and Advocacy Awards
October 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The SBA South Carolina District Office is now accepting nominations for the 2015 South Carolina Small Business & Advocacy Awards, which honor the state’s top small business…
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Local Business Professional Recognized for Outstanding Achievement
October 22, 2014Leading Global Family Enterprise Membership Association Awards Distinguished Certificate COLUMBIA, SC – Cheryl R. Holland of Abacus Planning Group has been awarded the FFI GEN (Global Education Network) Certificate in Family Business Advising…
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Unitrends’ Record Growth Continues for 23rd Consecutive Quarter
October 22, 2014Strong financial performance in Q3 underscored by 70 percent bookings growth and nearly 675 customer additions COLUMBIA, SC – Unitrends today announced that Q3 2014 marked the company’s 23rd consecutive quarter of…
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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
October 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions. Participation is another way city residents can take part in their…
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March of Dimes Midlands Division Names Zach Cox of Buonasera Media to Board of Directors
October 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dimes welcomes Zach Cox of Buonasera Media Services as Communications Chair of the Midlands Division Board of Directors. Zach is Vice President of Buonasera…
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All About Beer Magazine Announces 7th Annual World Beer Festival Columbia 2015 will Feature an Increase in South Carolina Breweries
October 22, 2014January 17, 2015 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – All About Beer Magazine announced today that it will bring the World Beer Festival back to Columbia for the seventh straight year on January 17,…
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Two Named to Leadership Roles for Aviation Project Site at GreenWood, Inc.
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider has named Bob Gafner as maintenance site supervisor and Greg Hyatt as maintenance data analyst for the…
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IT Firm EDTS Adds Deluca, Davis, Pothier to Technology Team
October 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Already one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing information technology providers, EDTS is growing again with the addition of three experienced professionals in its Georgia and South Carolina offices.…
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Limited Tickets Now Available for EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 19, 2014 at The Zone
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Tickets to EngenuitySC’s Ignite! celebration on Nov. 19 at The Zone are on sale now, and guests are encouraged to buy in advance to the 600-person event, historically…
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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…
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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Unveils New Website & New Logo
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) announced the unveil of its newly redesigned website, agriculture.sc.gov. The new site is easy-to-navigate and users will have quicker access to pages,…
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Lou Kennedy, CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, to Speak at Palmetto Center for Women’s November Women Linking Women Event
October 21, 2014Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Lou Kennedy, the CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, will serve as the guest speaker at Palmetto Center for Women’s quarterly Women…
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Collaborating for the Cause: SC Alliance of YMCAs Statewide Training Features Impactful Philanthropy Panel
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia recently hosted their 3rdannual statewide Annual Campaign training thanks to support from the South Carolina Alliance of YMCAs. YMCA employees and volunteers from across South…
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Limited Tickets Now Available for EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 19, 2014 at The Zone
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Tickets to EngenuitySC’s Ignite! celebration on Nov. 19 at The Zone are on sale now, and guests are encouraged to buy in advance to the 600-person event, historically…
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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…
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IT Firm EDTS Adds Deluca, Davis, Pothier to Technology Team
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Already one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing information technology providers, EDTS is growing again with the addition of three experienced professionals in its Georgia and South Carolina offices.…
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NewBridge Bancorp Announces Expansion into Charleston, S.C., Plans for Full-Service Branch
October 21, 2014Veteran Charleston Banker, Daniel S. Vroon, to Lead Team; Branch Scheduled to Open in Early 2015 CHARLESTON, SC – NewBridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBBC) (the “Company”) announced today that NewBridge Bank (the…
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Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Enters Design Phase; Announces Architect, Exhibit Team for New Museum
October 21, 2014
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – With the architectural and exhibit teams now on board, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has moved into the conceptual design phase for a new museum…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2014
October 21, 2014Unemployment Rate Increases for Third Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in September from a revised August level of 6.3 percent. The number of…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2014
October 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Increases for Third Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in September from a revised August level of 6.3 percent. The number of…
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NAI Earle Furman Relocates Anderson Office & Hosts Ribbon Cutting
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, and the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for NAI Earle Furman’s new Anderson…
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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…
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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…
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Celebrate New Wi-Fi Network with Lunch and Wireless Workday in the Park
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Ditch your desk, cut out of your cubicle and join the Charleston Parks Conservancy to celebrate the addition of a Wi-Fi network in four more city parks.…
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