Santee Cooper is giving away energy-efficient LED bulbs to kick off Public Power and Customer Service weeks
September 25, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will be giving away highly efficient LED bulbs to its residential customers beginning Monday, Oct. 6, as a way to promote energy efficiency and…
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City Reaches Settlement in Torres Case
September 25, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – At a hearing held this morning, The Honorable J. Michelle Childs, United States District Judge, approved a settlement reached between the City of Greenville and the family…
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Duke Energy creates $10 million Water Resources Fund for waterways in the Carolinas and neighboring states
September 24, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced the creation of a $10 million Water Resources Fund to benefit waterways across North Carolina and South Carolina. The fund will also be used to improve waterways downstream from…
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Statement from Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. – Chief Reuben Greenberg
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The death of Chief Greenberg causes great sadness to the citizens of our community. Our city got to know Chief Greenberg not only as our Chief of Police…
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Johnson Hagood Stadium Enhances Fan Safety with New Bag Policy
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – To help provide fans with a safe and secure environment to watch Citadel football games at Johnson Hagood Stadium this season, all bags and purses will be…
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District Five announces Top Recycling Awards
September 24, 2014IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Dutch Fork Elementary, CrossRoads Middle and Chapin High schools winners of its 2013-2014 Top Recycling Award. The recognition was created by…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge sees leaderboard shake-up
September 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A large turnout at the BMW Performance 2-Miler led to a major shake-up in the leaderboard for the 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. Lee Cook of Greer was…
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Young Entrepreneurs from Silicon Harbor Head to Silicon Valley with the Opportunity to Win Thousands
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Shark Tank. Everyone is familiar with the popular TV pitch show and now two South Carolina young entrepreneurs get their chance to pitch their business plans in…
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Cal Collins Named Director of Property Management
September 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Lee Property Services welcomed Cal Collins, CPM as the Director of Property Management. Cal brings more than 20 years of property management expertise to the team. His…
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Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected to Serve on Statewide Legal Committees
September 24, 2014Attorneys to Serve on S.C. Bar Leadership and S.C. Workers’ Compensation Commission Committee COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Andrew Cole will serve as chair of the Practice and…
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Trio Solutions Adds Two to its Team
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Trio Solutions Inc. continues to grow and expand its marketing team as its business flourishes locally and nationally. The marketing communications company, which creates strong and meaningful…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies
September 24, 2014Five Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into Program CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies and one new Resource Partner into its SC Launch…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies
September 24, 2014Five Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into Program COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies and one new Resource Partner into its SC Launch…
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South Carolina Unveils Statewide Obesity Action Plan
September 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Director Catherine Templeton and the South Carolina Obesity Council, today unveiled the state’s first-ever obesity action plan, SCaledown.org. A…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Adds to Greenville Real Estate Group
September 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood announce that Brad Gower has joined the firm’s real estate team as an attorney in the Greenville office. “We are pleased to welcome Greenville native…
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California-based Company Honors the Shenal Family’s Passion for Race the Helix
September 24, 2014Affymetrix donates $5,000 to GGC Foundation GREENWOOD, SC – Race the Helix, an annual 5K race and 1 mile run/walk to benefit the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) Foundation received a major…
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The Marchant Company Announces Veterans Services Division
September 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Marchant Company announces the formation of its Veteran Services Division which was created to offer real estate services to military veterans and their families. Seabrook Marchant,…
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Ogletree Deakins Expands International Platform, Opens Mexico City Office
September 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding its international platform by opening an…
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Scott and Company CPAs Add Ronnie Head, Sarah Judge to Audit Team
September 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, has added certified public accountant Ronnie Head and Sarah Judge to the firm’s growing…
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Mike Gordon and Paul Gordon Join FinTrust Investment Advisors
September 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Gordon CPA, Paul Gordon, CFP® and Melissa Rogers have joined the firm. FinTrust Partner, Philip Brice stated, “Mike, Paul, and Melissa’s reputations, credentials and longstanding client…
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Astronaut who served on three shuttle missions plans to visit Clemson University
September 24, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014 ~ Fred Gregory’s speech on Friday is open to public CLEMSON, SC – An astronaut who served on three shuttle missions and later became NASA’s deputy…
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State Library Now Offers Free Notary Service
September 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce free notary service. Library Notaries witness a customer signing a document or signing a sworn statement on a…
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Columbia Museum of Art Contemporaries Announce New Board Members and Executive Committee
September 24, 2014
Next generation of Museum supporters plan year of cultural and social events COLUMBI, SC – The Contemporaries, a membership affiliate group of the Columbia Museum of Art dedicated to engaging…
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Patty Scott Joins the Carnes Crossroads Real Estate Sales Team
September 24, 2014SUMMERVILLE, SC – Carnes Crossroads Real Estate has added a new member to its sales team. Patty Scott is a former interior designer who has been selling new homes and…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies
September 24, 2014Five Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into Program COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies and one new Resource Partner into its SC Launch…
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Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected to Serve on Statewide Legal Committees
September 24, 2014Attorneys to Serve on S.C. Bar Leadership and S.C. Workers’ Compensation Commission Committee COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Andrew Cole will serve as chair of the Practice and…
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Scott and Company CPAs Add Ronnie Head, Sarah Judge to Audit Team
September 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, has added certified public accountant Ronnie Head and Sarah Judge to the firm’s growing…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge sees leaderboard shake-up
September 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A large turnout at the BMW Performance 2-Miler led to a major shake-up in the leaderboard for the 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. Lee Cook of Greer was…
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Ogletree Deakins Expands International Platform, Opens Mexico City Office
September 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding its international platform by opening…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – Ashley Oaks Plaza
September 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, Ashley Oaks of Charleston, LLC in the leasing of a 27,500…
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Carolina One New Homes Names Cunningham Community Manager
September 23, 2014
MT. PLEASANT, SC – – Carolina One New Homes announced that Julia Cunningham has been named Community Manager for Saussy Burbank Homes at Carolina Park in Mt. Pleasant. Cunningham, a native…
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John Tripoli Receives National Recognition with the Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – John Tripoli received national recognition for his outstanding service and volunteerism at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). Tripoli was awarded the national Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award…
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Ebola-stricken Community in Liberia Receives Safe Water through Charleston based Non-Profit, Water Missions International
September 23, 2014Water Missions International Provides Safe Water to Dolo Town Community in Liberia CHARLESTON, SC – As the international response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa continues to ramp up, Water Missions International (WMI),…
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“Parenting Teen Partnership” Launches in Richland County
September 23, 2014
Luncheon Showcased Community Support for Young Parents COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands, along with statewide and community partners, today celebrated the launch of “Parenting Teen Partnership” a…
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Your Carolina’s Megan Heidlberg Named Honorary Race Chair For 20th Annual Komen Race For The Cure®
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Susan G. Komen SC Mountains to Midlands affiliate announced that Megan Heidlberg, co-host of WSPA’s Your Carolina with Jack and Megan and host of Scene on Seven, will…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investments
September 23, 2014Greenville-Area Companies ByTech Technologies and Sabai Technology Honored GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program honored Greenville-area companies ByTech Technologies and Sabai Technology at a networking reception last…
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PHMS assistant principal selected to participate in the SC-EPFP
September 23, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Pleasant Hill Middle Assistant Principal Michele Zee is one of 11 leaders from across the state chosen to participate in the 2014–2015 South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship…
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Fleming Named to Steering Committe on the Future of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges
September 23, 2014Project Launches as Converse College’s Internal Study Expands SPARTANBURG, SC – President Betsy Fleming of Converse College has been named to a new steering committee of college and university…
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Two New Agents Join The Easley Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new Sales Associates. Gary Morris and Andrea White join the company’s Easley office as its newest…
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Phillips Staffing Names Madison McLain to Marketing Team
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Madison McLain as Marketing Coordinator. Ms. McLain joins Phillips with…
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John Tripoli Receives National Recognition with the Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – John Tripoli received national recognition for his outstanding service and volunteerism at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). Tripoli was awarded the national Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award…
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Synterra Continues To Grow
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – SynTerra welcomes Chris Suttell as a Senior Geologist and Chad Ponce as an Environmental Scientist. Chris is a professional geologist and holds a BS in Geology from the…
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Perimeter Security Systems increases hiring as growth accelerates
September 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Perimeter Security Systems (PSS), the Charleston S.C.-based security company, is poised for another surge of growth as it continues to scale and expand its reach further across the country. Perimeter…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame hires vice president of development
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame has added Mark Vaughan as its vice president of development. Vaughan is a 1986 graduate of Clemson University with a…
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Lewis Caswell and Bruce Williams recognized by National YMCA for Significant Contributions to the YMCA of Columbia
September 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – September 22, 2014] – Lewis Caswell and Bruce Williams were recognized by the YMCA of the USA and added to the National Honor Roll for their significant contributions…
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Hospitality-Related Entities and Retailers: How You Can Prepare for Hurricane Season
September 23, 2014
By Christian Stegmaier Collins & Lacy, P.C. With the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo upon us and hurricane season in full swing, it is imperative those in retail and…
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41st Annual Juried Show Announces 2014 Award Winners
September 23, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg hosted the opening reception for its 41st Annual Juried Show on Sept. 6 in Spartanburg Art Museum to announce winners in Best in…
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New technology could open doors to next generation of high-speed gadgets
September 23, 2014
Clemson University team uses light instead of electrical current to carry information Two Clemson University researchers have developed a new technology that could enable gadgets ranging from computers to cell…
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C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Top Producers For August
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announced the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for August. These are the agents and teams with the highest…
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Blackbaud’s Luminate CRM Helps Nonprofits Raise More than $1.8 Billion
September 23, 2014Leading nonprofit solution on Salesforce1 platform achieves new milestone CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that nonprofit organizations usedLuminate CRM™ to raise more than $1.8 billion in 2013, making it…
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