The Greater Irmo chamber of commerce Announces its New Board Members
October 9, 2014IRMO, SC – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce welcomed its new board members at a luncheon on Wednesday, June 18th. The incoming board members are: Sean Branch Hilton Garden…
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Spirit Communications Launches Wireless Network Failover Solution to Safeguard Businesses across the Carolinas
October 9, 2014Customers can deploy a fully-configured ‘in the box’ failover solution for primary networks or use to extend their existing MPLS network at an affordable price with no monthly commitments. COLUMBIA,…
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District Five SAT scores, participation among the top in the state
October 9, 2014IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has the fourth highest SAT scores among all districts in South Carolina. District Five also leads the state in the percentage of students…
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March of Dimes to Honor Mrs. Judi Gatson and the Gatson Family with the 2014 African American Achievement Award
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter announced that they will honor Mrs. Judi Gatson and the Gatson Family with the 2014 African American Achievement Award. Mrs. Gatson, her husband,…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Awards USAP Funding
October 9, 2014Recovr to Receive Grant for Rehabilitation Software COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today announced that Recovr, Inc. will receive a University Start-Up Assistance Program (USAP) investment. Recovr…
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Colonial Life hosts dozens of area high school students for Tech Night
October 9, 2014The event showcased the diverse career opportunities available in technology COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly 60 Midlands high school students visited Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company this week to learn about…
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South Carolina Peanut Board Announces New Website to Answer Peanut Allergy Questions
October 9, 2014PeanutAllergyFacts.org offers resources for families, schools, professionals COLUMBIA, SC – As the school year gets underway, many districts face challenges on how to best manage peanut and other food allergies…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected to Lead National Legal Association’s Retail & Hospitality Program Committee
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that Christian Stegmaier has been named chair of the DRI’s 2015 Retail & Hospitality seminar, which is to be held May 7 and 8,…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro Fall Harvest Week, Oct. 7-12 & Meet the Farmer Happy Hour Photo Gallery
October 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Since 1989, Motor Supply Co. Bistro’s food-obsessed staff has been one of the driving forces behind the farm-to-table initiative in Columbia, S.C. There have been changes behind the…
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Sidwalks key in referendum vote
October 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Using the backdrop of thousands of area students walking to school Wednesday morning, the Citizens for a Better Greenville shared a message of safety and sidewalks to…
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Junior League of Greenville Announces Recipients of 2014 Membership Awards
October 9, 2014
Three Junior League of Greenville members receive highest honors for demonstrating extraordinary service to the Junior League of Greenville and to the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of…
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How to design materials that recover from real injuries: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with award-winning Dr. Marek Urban, Oct. 14, 2014
October 9, 2014Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Imagine if non-living materials and objects, like metal and plastic, were able to self-heal, like human skin and bones. Or,…
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Wagner Wealth Management opens new Anderson office
October 9, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Wagner Wealth Management will hold the official ribbon cutting later this month for its office in downtown Anderson. The grand re-opening of the Anderson office at 301…
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BHS Dr. Hope Reed to Present at National Association for Multicultural Education Conference
October 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Hope Reed has been selected to present at the 24th Annual National Association for Multicultural Education Conference being held from November 5-9, 2014, in Tucson, Arizona. Her presentation…
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FinTrust Announces the Addition of John Hirt
October 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that John Hirt has joined the firm. “As Managing Director of Capital Markets, John will be responsible for leading efforts to expand this division of our…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Names New Office Managing Partner for Greenville, SC
October 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greg Taylor has been named office managing partner for Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Greenville, SC office. Taylor succeeds Dennis Vick, who has been named managing partner of the…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Names New Office Managing Partner for Greenville, SC
October 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greg Taylor has been named office managing partner for Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Greenville, SC office. Taylor succeeds Dennis Vick, who has been named managing partner of the firm’s…
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The American Prize rewards the best-recorded performances by individual artists and ensembles in the U.S.
October 8, 2014The American Prize rewards the best-recorded performances by individual artists and ensembles in the U.S. COLUMBIA, SC – The American Prize announced the winners and runners-up in the college/university division…
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South Risk Management Adds Executive to its Staff
October 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced today the addition of Matt Sheheen to its team of executives to serve as vice president of its Personal Risk Services division.…
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Sidewalks are a safety priority in November vote
October 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Using the backdrop of thousands of area students walking to school Wednesday morning, the Citizens for a Better Greenville shared a message of safety and sidewalks to…
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CarboNix LLC Receives Major Grant from the National Institutes of Health
October 8, 2014Columbia-based Company Committed to Eliminating Allergy and Asthma-Causing Dust Mites from the Home COLUMBIA, SC – CarboNix LLC, a Columbia-based technology company that has developed a safe and environmentally clean way…
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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County
October 8, 2014
$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…
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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County
October 8, 2014
$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…
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Greer Community Ministries Receives $1,000 Check from Wells Fargo
October 8, 2014
GREER, SC – Ellen Roberson, right, Meals on Wheels director at Greer Community Ministries, receives a $1,000 check from Phillip Chance, manager at Wells Fargo’s Greer Branch. The check was…
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Pattillo Builds Second Spec Industrial Building in the Upstate
October 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Pattillo Industrial Real Estate announced that they have broken ground on an industrial spec building. This is Pattillo’s second industrial speculative property in the Upstate in the last year. The building…
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O’Neal Named to South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies
October 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has been named to the list of South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 2014. South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies is the…
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Henderson Receives Palmetto Teachers of Excellence Award
October 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies (SCCSS) recently honored Loyd Henderson, Social Studies department chair at Travelers Rest High School (TRHS), with the Palmetto Teachers…
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South Risk Management Adds Executive to its Staff
October 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced today the addition of Matt Sheheen to its team of executives to serve as vice president of its Personal Risk Services division.…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Names New Office Managing Partner for Greenville, SC
October 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greg Taylor has been named office managing partner for Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Greenville, SC office. Taylor succeeds Dennis Vick, who has been named managing partner of the firm’s…
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Wells Fargo Senior Vice Presidents Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett to Chair American Heart Association’s 2015 Annual Upstate Heart Walk
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett, Senior Vice Presidents of Wells Fargo Bank and Insurance Services, will serve as co-chairs for the American Heart Association’s 2015 Upstate Heart…
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Recognize your local arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 7, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – It’s now easier than ever to nominate your local arts hero for the state’s highest award in the arts. All it takes is a letter to nominate…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers for September 2014
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, announced Top Agents for September 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top Listing Agent and…
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Global Aviation Engine Manufacturer Chooses GreenWood, Inc. for Production Equipment Maintenance Services
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, was recently awarded a contract to deliver on-going production equipment maintenance services for a world-leading provider of aviation…
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Recognize your local arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 7, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – It’s now easier than ever to nominate your local arts hero for the state’s highest award in the arts. All it takes is a letter to nominate an…
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Global Aviation Engine Manufacturer Chooses GreenWood, Inc. for Production Equipment Maintenance Services
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, was recently awarded a contract to deliver on-going production equipment maintenance services for a world-leading provider of aviation…
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Wells Fargo Senior Vice Presidents Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett to Chair American Heart Association’s 2015 Annual Upstate Heart Walk
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett, Senior Vice Presidents of Wells Fargo Bank and Insurance Services, will serve as co-chairs for the American Heart Association’s 2015 Upstate Heart…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers for September 2014
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, announced Top Agents for September 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top Listing Agent and…
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Recognize your local arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 7, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – It’s now easier than ever to nominate your local arts hero for the state’s highest award in the arts. All it takes is a letter to nominate an…
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Greenville B-Cycle Teams Up With Local Partners On October Helmet Giveaway
October 6, 2014
100 free bike helmets available during October at four sites in downtown Greenville GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville B-cycle is teaming up with the City of Greenville, Greenville Transit Authority…
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The Caine Companies raise over $49,000 for United Way, Surpassing Company Goal
October 6, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Caine Companies raised $49,026.10 for the 2014 United Way of Greenville County Campaign. With 75% company participation, they surpassed their goal by $12,000. “Supporting United Way…
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REI Grant Supports Volunteer Projects on the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail
October 6, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Greater Greenville Parks Foundation received a $10,000 grant from REI Greenville to support Park Hero volunteer projects on the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail operated…
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Lexington One athletes finish strong at the 2014 Pelion Invitational
October 6, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington One cross-country athletes had a great showing at the 2014 Pelion Invitational. More than 600 runners from 19 schools competed in the meet hosted by Pelion…
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CIU Sells Radio Stations in SC & NC
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia International University (CIU) has reached an agreement to sell its three Christian radio stations, WMHK 89.7 in Columbia, South Carolina, WRCM 91.9 in Wingate, North Carolina…
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Community Makes Richland R.U.N.S. a Flying Success, Top Winners Take Home Prizes
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sunshine, smiles and friendly competition abounded Saturday morning as runners and walkers participated in a charity road race that celebrated Richland County and benefitted the United Way…
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C.F. Evans Recognized for Safety Excellence
October 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – C.F. Evans Construction was recognized by Amerisure for Safety Excellence in Construction. This is the 3rd award of its kind for C.F. Evans in as many years.…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation and Annie E. Casey Foundation form Partnership
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation have announced a partnership for 2015 to support Kinship Care in South Carolina. Sisters of Charity…
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Two alumni, community leader to be honored during Homecoming 2014
October 6, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College will honor two alumni and a community leader during Homecoming 2014 activities set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25. Other Homecoming activities include…
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CU-ICAR executive director joins SAE Foundation board
October 6, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) Executive Director Fred Cartwright has been appointed to the SAE Foundation board of trustees. SAE Foundation is the charitable arm of SAE…
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Landmark Builders Hires Stan Filler
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders is pleased to announce that Stan Filler has joined the company as a Construction Superintendent focusing on healthcare-related construction. Filler brings over 20 years of…
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Richland County Recreation Commission Refinances Bond, Saves Taxpayers Money
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Recreation Commission refinanced a portion of their 2008 General Obligation Bond. The bonds were issued to purchase land, upgrade existing facilities and construct new…
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