Association of Fundraising Professionals Announces 2014 National Philanthropy Day Winners
October 14, 2014
Welcomes Nord Family Foundation Executive Director COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is excited to welcome John Mullaney, Executive Director of The…
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Newberry Opera House receives Grant from State Arts Commission
October 14, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – The Newberry Opera House was awarded a general operating support grant for $31,490 by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2014-15 seasons. The purpose of the…
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Trident Health To Open New Behavioral Health Unit
October 14, 2014$3.9 million unit set to open October 23 CHARLESTON, SC – On Tuesday October 21 at 4:00 p.m., Trident Health will hold a ribbon cutting for its new behavioral health unit, “Lowcountry Transitions…
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Erskine Celebrates 175th Anniversary with ErskineFest
October 14, 2014
DUE WEST, SC – Erskine College will be celebrating the 175th anniversary of its founding with ErskineFest, a festival, homecoming and family celebration, which will honor Erskine’s remarkable history, intellectual…
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Call for Proposals for 2015 Kids’ College Summer Camps at Trident Technical College
October 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is seeking proposals for the presentation of innovative and creative academic-related summer camps for children ages 7-16…
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Magnolia supports fundraiser for Slave Dwelling Project
October 14, 2014November 6, 2014 ~ An Evening with Joseph McGill and the Slave Dwelling Project will be held Nov. 6 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens to benefit McGill’s effort to assess and preserve…
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CMCC PAC Announces Endorsed School Board Candidates
October 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee(CMCC PAC) announces endorsements for Berkeley County, Charleston County and Dorchester County School Boards upcoming elections on Nov. 4. After reviewing candidate questionnaires and…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Assists With New Location for Phillips Pet Food & Supplies
October 13, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC –Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to have represented Phillips Pet Food & Supplies in their lease of 60,000 square feet of space at 1335 Hayne St.…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Awarded Management of Albemarle Pointe Center, Charleston
October 13, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has been awarded the property management of Albemarle Pointe Center, a 77,332 square foot office building located at 176 Croghan Spur Road in…
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Rhino Concessions hires Marketing and Operations Manager
October 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions has hired Amanda Gardner as its new Marketing and Operations Manager. A native of Irmo, Gardner graduated from Clemson University in 2014 with a degree in…
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Berkeley County School District Conducts Shooter Drill
October 13, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School District will practice its responses to an Active Shooter Scenario at the Westview Elementary, Westview Primary and Westview Middle Schools on Thursday, October…
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Twin Rivers Capital Brokers Sale of 498 Meeting St.
October 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Phil Rose of Twin Rivers Capital, LLC recently brokered the sale of the property at 498 Meeting St. The buying entity was Scruffy World, LLC represented by…
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South Carolina Aquarium Introduces Good Catch
October 13, 2014Rebranded Program Aims to Educate and Empower Consumers, Encourage Responsibly Harvested Seafood CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Aquarium is proud to introduce Good Catch, a program previously known as the…
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Midlands Area Treasured Trees Program 2014 Accepting Nominations
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Nominations are now being accepted for the Treasured Trees Program. The Treasured Trees Program seeks to document and preserve trees that have significant value to the greater…
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Five Points Association to Donate 6th Annual Bar Stool Classic Proceeds to Charity
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The 6th Annual Bar Stool Classic in Five Points was a huge success. With 11 different bars and restaurants as putt-putt tour stops, the event attracted over 165…
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Junior Achievement President Resigned
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina board chair Tyler Hudson, announced that JACSC President Stephanie Stuckey has resigned from the non-profit, effective immediately. Ms. Stuckey served as JACSC…
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Escapada Living Grows Team with Addition of PR/E-Commerce Strategist Rachel Coffey
October 13, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Escapada Living, a leader in women’s beach and resort wear who was recently named to the Inc. 500 list, has announced Rachel Coffey as its new public…
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NAI Avant’s Charleston Brokers Sale of St. Andrews Shopping Center, Charleston
October 13, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Thomas Boulware, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently brokered the sale of the St. Andrews Shopping Center located at 65 Sycamore Avenue in Charleston, SC.…
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Pawmetto Lifeline Receives Donation from Jaguar and Sylvans
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline announced today that is has received over $1,100 from the fundraising collaboration of Jaguar Land Rover Columbia and Sylvans Jewelers on September 30th. Jaguar Land Rover…
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Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Columbia Metropolitan Airport Director as Military Advocate of the Year
October 13, 2014
CAYCE, SC – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce has recognized Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s Executive Director, Dan Mann, as its Military Advocate of the Year. Mann served in the Air…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Celebrated Two Local Women of Distinction
October 13, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands honored two women at its 2nd Annual Women of Distinction Boots & Pearls event on Thursday evening, October…
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PCLS to donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
October 13, 2014PCLS announced they will donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County. These funds were raised during the planning and finalization of PCLS’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament that will be held on…
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PCLS to donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
October 13, 2014PCLS announced they will donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County. These funds were raised during the planning and finalization of PCLS’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament that will be held on…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Top Producers For September 2014
October 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®is pleased to announce the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for September. These are the agents and…
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SMC Paralegal Program celebrating Governor’s Proclamation
October 13, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Paralegal Certificate Evening Program at Spartnaburg Methodist College is pleased to report that Tuesday October 14, 2014 has been declared PARALEGAL DAY in the State of…
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New materials inspired by nature could make it safer to store nuclear waste
October 13, 2014
Clemson University-led team receives $800,000 for research GREENVILLE, SC – Minerals that endure in nature for millions of years are inspiring a research team to explore whether new materials could…
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EDTS Named Honoree on CRN Fast Growth 150 List
October 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a full-service technology consulting firm which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to Southeastern businesses, has been named for the second straight…
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DHEC and ACS Working Together to Help More Women Access Breast Cancer Screenings
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are taking the opportunity to remind…
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District Five students, coach make the 2014 Shrine Bowl roster
October 13, 2014IRMO, SC –Three student-athletes from Lexington-Richland School District Five made this year’s rosters for the 2014 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.Chapin High School offensive lineman Stephen Haralambis, Dutch Fork High…
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Richland One and Richland Two Uniting Again to Fight Breast Cancer
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Last year Richland One and Richland Two (jointly known as Team Richland) raised more than $100,000 to help fight breast cancer. The two districts have joined forces…
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South Risk Management Receives Accolades from Large Insurance Carrier
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) received a business honor from large national insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group when SRM was spotlighted in FCCI’s current annual report to shareholders. FCCI…
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EDTS Named Honoree on CRN Fast Growth 150 List
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS, a full-service technology consulting firm which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to Southeastern businesses, has been named for the second straight…
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Red Cross Kicks Off New Campaign to Reduce Home Fire Deaths and Injuries
October 13, 2014Red Cross Encourages Community to Test Smoke Alarms and Practice Fire Drills at Home COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday, October 11, the American Red Cross will be kicking-off a new campaign in…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank CEO Joins Capital Rotary
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Denise Holland, CEO of Harvest Hope Food Bank, is welcomed as the newest member of Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club by president Mark Bokesch (right) and by Chip…
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USC Law’s Katie Ramseur Named 2014 Womble Carlyle Scholar
October 13, 2014Womble Carlyle Scholars Program Provides $30,000 Scholarship, Summer Internship for Diverse Second-Year Law Students Katie Ramseur (University of South Carolina School of Law) and Rolf Garcia-Gallont (Wake Forest School of Law) are…
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Byford Joins taxadvantagegroup
October 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – TaxAdvantageGroup, one of the country’s most successful consulting firms specializing in New Markets Tax Credits, has hired Pete Byford as NMTC Senior Program Manager. In this role,…
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Southeastern Freight Lines Receives Quest for Quality Award 31 Years in a Row
October 13, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been honored with Logistics Management’s 2014 Quest for Quality Award in the South/South Central…
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Building Industry Officials Gather at Richland County to Gain Insights into New Industry Standards
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Permit technicians from across South Carolina were updated on the newest residential building codes at a class designed to help ensure structures are built in the safest,…
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Columbia Chamber Honored 2014 Award Recipients at 112th Annual Gala and Auction
October 13, 2014Five Business Leaders Recognized at the 112th Annual Gala COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber honored five business leaders at its 112th Annual Gala and Auction on Thursday, October 9. Dr.…
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$5,000 to one midlands entrepreneur. Will it be you?
October 13, 2014EngenuitySC’s Ignite!2014 Ideas Contest Apply for a chance to win $5,000 Small business owners, social entrepreneurs, savvy students, big thinkers and go-getters are encouraged to enter EngenuitySC’s Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest for a chance to…
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Town of Lexington Seeks Proposals for Purchase of ‘Shirey’s on Main’
October 13, 2014
LEXINGTON, SC – The Town of Lexington is soliciting proposals (which would provide the greatest investment) for the purchase and redevelopment of the ‘Shirey’s on Main’ building located at 101…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected to Lead National Legal Association’s Retail & Hospitality Program Committee
October 13, 2014Christian Stegmaier named chair of the DRI’s 2015 Retail & Hospitality seminar COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Christian Stegmaier has been named chair of the DRI’s…
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Exhibition of Paintings by Morgan Craig
October 13, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College presents an exhibition of paintings by Morgan Craig titled, “Scarecrow: An Exploration of Architecture and Identity”. A reception, which is free and open to the public,…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
EDTS Named Honoree on CRN Fast Growth 150 List
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS, a full-service technology consulting firm which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to Southeastern businesses, has been named for the second straight…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
South Risk Management Receives Accolades from Large Insurance Carrier
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) received a business honor from large national insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group when SRM was spotlighted in FCCI’s current annual report to shareholders. FCCI…
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Rhino Concessions hires Marketing and Operations Manager
October 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions has hired Amanda Gardner as its new Marketing and Operations Manager. A native of Irmo, Gardner graduated from Clemson University in 2014 with a degree in…
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Which Entrepreneurship Contest Can I Enter? EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Ideas Contest or USC’s Proving Ground?
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Global Entrepreneurship Week brings about two opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs in the Midlands: EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Ideas Contest (deadline Oct. 24) and the University of South Carolina’s Proving…
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Byford Joins taxadvantagegroup
October 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – TaxAdvantageGroup, one of the country’s most successful consulting firms specializing in New Markets Tax Credits, has hired Pete Byford as NMTC Senior Program Manager. In this role,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: accounting, on-the-move
