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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Leadership South Carolina Announces Class Members, Prepares Leaders for Public Service
October 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most recognized leadership development program, announces the newest members living in the Upstate: Stacy Coulter of The Spa at West…
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Furman Board of Trustees Welcomes Six New Board Members at Fall Meeting
October 6, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C.—The Furman University Board of Trustees welcomed six new members to the board during its fall meeting Saturday. The new trustees are John Donald Anderson of Charlotte, N.C., Christopher…
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Citizens group releases video explaining road referendum benefits
October 6, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Citizens for a Better Greenville continue to educate voters about the November roads referendum with the release of their latest video, which explains the benefits of…
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Columbia Fire Department Reminds City of Columbia & Richland County Residents: Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
October 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test…
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Sale Price Reduced: 4,160 SF Office/Warehouse Building for Sale in North Charleston
October 6, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 7244 Peppermill Parkway North Charleston, SC 29418 Available: 4,160 SF Sale Price: $385,000 DESCRIPTION: (+/-) 4,160 SF Office/Warehouse Facility situated on approximately 0.79 Acres of M-1 (Light…
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Supply Chain Management Major Officially Begins in Fall 2015
October 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston will offer a new supply chain management major in the School of Business beginning in the 2015 fall semester. The South Carolina Commission…
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Blackbaud Announces Partner of the Year Awards
October 6, 2014Names Hewitt and Johnston Consultants and PaperSave Winners at Annual Nonprofit Conference NASHVILLe, SC – Blackbaud, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for nonprofits, recognized two partners from the Blackbaud…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Presents Big Checks
October 6, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program presented big checks to Charleston-area companies MOONDOG Animation and PharmRight at the Silicon Harbor Shindig networking event Friday. The big check ceremony formally…
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BHS Dr. Hope Reed to Present at National Association for Multicultural Education Conference
October 6, 2014
BLYTHEWOOD, 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 will…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Announces 2014 Best of Philanthropy Awards Recipients
October 6, 2014Tickets now on sale for cocktail gala Nov. 13, 2014 COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2014 Best of…
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Chapin High School student named SC student correspondent for Shrine Bowl
October 6, 2014CHAPIN – A Chapin High School student has been selected as one of two student correspondents for the 78th Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, an annual game featuring many of…
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Featured Farms Unearthed; Ingredient Sneak Peek for Fall Harvest Week at Motor Supply Co. Bistro, Oct. 7-12, 2014
October 6, 2014October 7-12, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – New Midlands farms join the ranks for Motor Supply’s Fall Harvest Week, October 7-12, 2014, the weeklong fête featuring a specialty dinner menu and…
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City and County Celebrate Opening of New Conestee Dog Park
October 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Elected officials and staff from Greenville County and the City of Greenville gathered last week at Conestee Park to celebrate the partnership that made the new Conestee Dog Park…
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Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Business & Industry Showcase
October 6, 2014ANDERSON, SC – Middle and high school students from Anderson, Oconee and Pickens County School Districts attended the 2014 Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Business & Industry Showcase held October 1 and 2 at…
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Anderson County Wastewater Department Selected as SCRWA Wastewater System of the Year
October 6, 2014ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Anderson County Wastewater Department was recently recognized as the 2014 Waste Water System of the Year during the South Carolina Rural Water Association’s (SCRWA) Annual Conference.…
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Greenlink Encourages Public to “Try Transit”
October 6, 2014
GREENVILLE SC – Greenlink is celebrating Try Transit Month in October with a fare-free day on Oct. 18, and special offers from the Greenville Road Warriors and The Children’s Museum of…
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Why King Street is One of 10 Great Streets in America
October 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – King Street, located right next to the College of Charleston campus, has been named one of the 10 best streets in America by the American Planning Association.…
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Green Cloud Adds Another $4 Million to Fund Expansion
October 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Green Cloud Technologies, a channel only Cloud technology solutions provider, has announced the closing of $3.1 million of additional equity from its existing investors and the increase and…
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Computer Science Professor to Develop Cyberinfrastructure to Look at Data for Climate Change, Sea-Level Change and Volcanic Activity
October 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding $31 million to researchers, including the College of Charleston’s Jim Bowring, to develop tools, infrastructure and best practices for data…
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NAI Avant Represents Landlord in ±2,243 Square Foot Office Lease Renewal in North Charleston
October 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Principal and Broker-in-Charge, and Scott Peevy, Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the Landlord in a ±2,243 square foot lease renewal in…
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Rusty Rudder Mount Pleasant Welcomes New General Manager
October 6, 2014
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Rusty Rudder Mount Pleasant located at 3563 N. Hwy 17 in Mount Pleasant announced Thomas H. Brand III as Operating Partner/General Manager. Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia,…
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McNair Expands Immigration Practice with Jonathan Eggert
October 6, 2014
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – McNair Law Firm announced the addition of associate Jonathan Eggert to the firm’s Hilton Head office. Jonathan’s practice focuses on immigration as well as labor and…
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Featured Farms Unearthed; Ingredient Sneak Peek for Fall Harvest Week at Motor Supply Co. Bistro, Oct. 7-12, 2014
October 6, 2014October 7-12, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – New Midlands farms join the ranks for Motor Supply’s Fall Harvest Week, October 7-12, 2014, the weeklong fête featuring a specialty dinner menu and…
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DNA Presented at SCASA Conference
October 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), a public relations and marketing agency for nonprofits in Greenville, SC, presented Recruiting via Social Media at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators…
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Dr. Sam Horn to Join BJU as VP for Ministerial Advancement
October 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit named Dr. Sam Horn as Vice President for Ministerial Advancement effective January, 2015. Horn will also serve as Dean of the…
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Featured Farms Unearthed; Ingredient Sneak Peek for Fall Harvest Week at Motor Supply Co. Bistro
October 5, 2014Oct. 7-12, 2014 COLUMBIA, SC – New Midlands farms join the ranks for Motor Supply’s Fall Harvest Week, October 7-12, 2014, the weeklong fête featuring a specialty dinner menu…
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DNA Presented at SCASA Conference
October 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), a public relations and marketing agency for nonprofits in Greenville, SC, presented Recruiting via Social Media at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators…
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Stephen C. Mitchell Selected Managing Partner of Fisher & Phillips’ Columbia Office
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Stephen C. Mitchell has been selected managing partner of the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips LLP as part of a planned transition that took effect on…
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Activity Beginning to Gain Momentum – Greenville Office Market Report
October 3, 2014
KEY TAKEAWAYS > Vacancy rate is down and average asking rental rates are increasing. > Office-using employment surpasses pre-recession employment levels in Greenville. > New Class A office is planned for the Central…
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JDPR Announces Fall 2014 Interns
October 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has hired three interns—Alex Buchart, Jack Evans and Cary Lynn Nabors—for the company’s fall Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP) positions. During the three-month program, they will…
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New Construction Essential for Future Growth – Charleston Office Market Report
October 3, 2014
KEY TAKEAWAYS > Vacancy rate is trending downwards. > Rental Rates are on the rise. > Speculative office construction is imperative for future growth. > Office-using employment surpasses pre-recession levels. To download the…
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AgFirst Names Eric Wilkowski Vice President, Correspondent Lending
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank recently named Eric Wilkowski to the position of vice president of correspondent lending, where he is responsible for leading the Bank’s initiatives to…
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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Scott Lindenberg Public Information Director
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Scott Lindenberg has joined the South Carolina Office of State Treasurer as public information director. Lindenberg will oversee strategic communications for the office including marketing and branding,…
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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Scott Lindenberg Public Information Director
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Scott Lindenberg has joined the South Carolina Office of State Treasurer as public information director. Lindenberg will oversee strategic communications for the office including marketing and branding,…
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AgFirst Names Eric Wilkowski Vice President, Correspondent Lending
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank recently named Eric Wilkowski to the position of vice president of correspondent lending, where he is responsible for leading the Bank’s initiatives to…
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Stephen C. Mitchell Selected Managing Partner of Fisher & Phillips’ Columbia Office
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Stephen C. Mitchell has been selected managing partner of the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips LLP as part of a planned transition that took effect on…
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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Scott Lindenberg Public Information Director
October 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Scott Lindenberg has joined the South Carolina Office of State Treasurer as public information director. Lindenberg will oversee strategic communications for the office including marketing and branding,…
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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Names Amy London Grants Coordinator
October 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy London to Grants Coordinator. In this new role, Amy will serve the entire…
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SPARC Announces Leadership Change with Promotion of Marc Murphy to Chief Executive Officer
October 2, 2014
Current CEO and Founder Eric Bowman to Remain President of SPARC; Changes Effective October 2, 2014. CHARLESTON, SC – SPARC today announced that Marc Murphy, current Chief Operating Officer, will be…
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Crawford Strategy Hires Public Relations Account Manager
October 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy welcomes Emily Moseley to the team as an Account Manager. Moseley brings more than seven years of experience to Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand…
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Tactical Medical Solutions Expands Anderson County Presence
October 2, 2014Trauma Supplies Company Invests $2.5 Million On Larger Campus Creating 15 New Jobs ANDERSON, SC – A company specializing in medical and triage supplies for first responders, military and…
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Blackbaud Completes Acquisition of MicroEdge
October 2, 2014Acquisition expands company’s solution portfolioto comprehensively serve the philanthropic market CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for nonprofits, today announced it…
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Duke Energy enhances its coal ash management operations
October 2, 2014Establishes National Ash Management Advisory Board of independent experts to provide advice and counsel on permanent coal ash storage solutions Creates dedicated Coal Combustion Products organization to manage day-to-day operations…
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Flu Shots for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare
October 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center is now offering the seasonal flu vaccine at no cost to Veterans to help keep them healthy. Veterans can…
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Rental Rates Approaching Record Highs and Still Climbing
October 2, 2014
KEY TAKEAWAYS > The Columbia, SC office market vacancy rate continues to decline. Rental rates are on the rise and expected to reach record levels. > Residential and student housing developments drive…
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Richland County Month in Review: September
October 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in September: Councilman Torrey Rush, District 7, presented a resolution Sept. 11 recognizing the last Saturday in September…
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Richardson Plowden makes a visual impact with the launch of its newly redesigned website
October 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.RichardsonPlowden.com. Dramatic visuals, user-friendly navigation, and custom photography are just a few of the many…
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SYNNEX Corporation Reports Fiscal 2014 Third Quarter Results
October 2, 2014
Exceptional Performance Drives Record Results FREMONT, CA – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading business process services company, announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended August 31, 2014. Q3…
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Greenville Health System Celebrates Addition of Oconee Medical Campus
October 2, 2014
Hospital’s new name is Oconee Memorial Hospital SENECA, SC – Greenville Health System celebrated the addition of its eighth hospital campus Wednesday with several events at the newly renamed…
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