Columbia Attorney First to Receive Prestigious Award
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Solo and Small Firm Section Council announces that Ken H. Lester has been named the winner of the first Solo and Small Firm Section…
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March of Dimes Announces Carlos Ruiz Rabago of Kraft Foods as Chairperson for March for Babies 2015
September 10, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter has announced that Carlos Ruiz Rabago, Plant Manager of the local Kraft Foods facility, will serve as the chair for…
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Saverance Named Vice President for Marketing and Communications
September 10, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has appointed Kyle Saverance to the position of Vice President for Marketing and Communications.Previously the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Saverance has been a…
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One Columbia Unveils New Public Art Piece on Main Street
September 10, 2014Unveiling Event on September 17 at 10:00am on 1400 Block of Main COLUMBIA SC – One Columbia for Arts and History and the City of Columbia announced the installation and…
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Hall Receives Educator of the Year Award
September 10, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Ms. Stephanie Hall (left) and Ms. Patricia Toney The Wiggins School of Education awarded its first Educator of the Year Award to Stephanie Hall, special needs teacher at…
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NAI Avant Consummates ±9,000 Square Foot Lease in Long Point Commerce Center
September 10, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Thomas Boulware, Derek Mathis and Scott Peevy, Brokers with NAI Avant’s Charleston brokerage team, recently facilitated a ±9,000 square foot lease in Long Point Commerce Center, located…
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SC Ports Authority Awarded $10.8 Million TIGER Grant
September 10, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority has been awarded a 10.8 million dollar Transportation Infrastructure Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant for planned upgrades and improvements to its Wando Welch Terminal. “We…
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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts Smart Phone Medic
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – 1MC Columbia hosted company founders, Cubby Culbertson, Robby Reaser, and Demetrial O’Neal to share what they’ve learned in transitioning from a startup to growth and expansion in…
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Columbia Green Seeks Proposals for Grants
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Green is seeking proposals from non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations and groups, and garden clubs that would like to receive grant money for projects that involve the…
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Anderson Independent Mail promotes Stephen Mullins to editor
September 10, 2014ANDERSON, SC – Stephen Mullins, a respected South Carolina journalist and newsroom leader, is the new editor of The Anderson (S.C.) Independent Mail. Mullins, who joined the Anderson newsroom in 2011 and now serves as managing editor, succeeds John…
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Phillips Staffing Promotes Howard, Schenck to Branch Managers
September 10, 2014
SOUTH CAROLINA – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has promoted Tracy Howard to Branch Manager of the firm’s Seneca, SC…
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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts Smart Phone Medic
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – 1MC Columbia hosted company founders, Cubby Culbertson, Robby Reaser, and Demetrial O’Neal to share what they’ve learned in transitioning from a startup to growth and expansion in…
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BNTD attorney Nichols honored with Matthew J. Perry Public Service Award
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) honored John Shannon Nichols of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, Delgado (BNTD) with its Matthew J. Perry Public Service Award at its…
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GADC Adds Taylor Capps to Economic Development Team
September 10, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – September 10, 2014 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has added Taylor Capps…
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Riggs Partners Selects Eight Nonprofits for 17th Annual CreateAthon
September 10, 2014
24-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Scheduled for October 23-24 COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners…
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Byrne’s OCW named to Best and Brightest
September 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Kathleen Byrne, the operating partner for the Old Cigar Warehouse, has been named one of Greenville Business Magazine’s Best and Brightest Under Age 35 for 2014. Byrne…
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Bobbitt to Donate Construction Services for Homeless Families
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is combining forces with The Boudreaux Group to build a new community building for Family Shelter, the Midland’s only emergency shelter for homeless parents…
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Hampton Avenue bridge a key to community
September 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – About 25 supporters of the Citizens for a Better Greenville gathered at the site of the former Hampton Avenue bridge Tuesday to rally people to vote yes…
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SC Launch Companies Named 2014 Innovision Finalists
September 9, 2014Five Companies, One Resource Partner to Present at the November Event GREENVILLE, SC -SCRA Technology Ventures announced that five of its SC Launch companies and one resource partner have been…
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Mobile Visual Communications Makes Marketing Sense
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Clutter. That’s the marketing term for the cacophony of promotional messages that assail consumer’s senses through a variety of portals each day. And unfortunately for businesses, consumers are…
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2014 Annual Literacy Leaders Award Winners
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Annual Literacy Leaders Awards were presented by the USC School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) on September 9, 2014 to individuals and/or groups that have had a…
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TorqTek Design And Manufacturing Expanding Charleston County Facility
September 9, 2014$12 Million Investment By Automotive Supplier To Create 50 New Jobs CHARLESTON, SC – TorqTek Design and Manufacturing, LLC, a supplier of timing gears to automotive manufacturers, is expanding…
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Columbia Chamber Welcomes New Director of Marketing and Communications
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC -The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Anna Burns as Director of Marketing and Communications. Burns will be responsible for all strategic marketing, public and…
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Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity Announces New Board of Directors for 2014-15 fiscal year
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the following slate of officers elected to serve for the 2014-15 fiscal year: Jennifer Stone Ashburn, Board Chair…
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US News & World Report ranks The Citadel No. 1 for the FOURTH Straight Year
September 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – When it comes to a getting a great education and the best value from a college with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, The Citadel once again…
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Robert Visbisky Named to Audit Team at Scott and Company CPAs
September 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Certified public accountant Robert Visbisky has joined Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, as a Senior Auditor on the Assurance and Advisory…
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Hampton Avenue bridge a key to community
September 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – About 25 supporters of the Citizens for a Better Greenville gathered at the site of the former Hampton Avenue bridge Tuesday to rally people to vote yes…
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Bobbitt to Donate Construction Services for Homeless Families
September 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is combining forces with The Boudreaux Group to build a new community building for Family Shelter, the Midland’s only emergency shelter for homeless parents…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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Robert Visbisky Named to Audit Team at Scott and Company CPAs
September 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Certified public accountant Robert Visbisky has joined Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, as a Senior Auditor on the Assurance and Advisory…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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SCC Releases Market Research Findings
September 8, 2014
The Upstate Job Scene: Where Perception Does Not Equal Reality SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Community College (SCC), in partnership with The Duke Energy Foundation, today released critical data from a market research study,…
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Crescent Hires Conservation-Based Development Expert Don Killoren as Executive Director and General Manager of Palmetto Bluff
September 8, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – Crescent Communities has hired development veteran and devoted conservationist Don Killoren as executive director and general manager of its award-winning Palmetto Bluff community. The property, set among a vast…
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The Cassina Group Named to the Inc. 5000 List
September 8, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Charleston-based real estate firm, The Cassina Group, was recently honored by Inc. Magazine. The company was ranked in the magazine’s annual list of the fastest-growing privately held companies—called…
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GCM Announces 2014-2015 Board Members
September 8, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries’ board of directors for the 2014-2015 fiscal year include nine returning and five new members. The next meeting of the board is Monday, Sept.…
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Carolina One Welcomes Three New Agents to Coleman Office
September 8, 2014MT. PLEASANT, SC – Carolina One Real Estate has added three new agents to its Mt. Pleasant Coleman Blvd. office. “The addition of Edward Douglas Andrew, Kristen Dixon and Elizabeth…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represents Landlord and Tenant in Lease of Office Space
September 8, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord, Watermark II Associates, LLC, in the lease of a 5,249 SF office space located at 952…
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Two Pickens County Residents Appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission
September 8, 2014
PENDLETON, SC – Two Pickens County residents have been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. Governor Nikki R. Haley appointed Dr. Valerie Ramsey,…
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Healing Families Foundation Launches Giving Society Helping Families Overcome Addiction During National Recovery Month
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Healing Families Foundation is launching the Giving Society this September in observance of National Recovery Month. Healing Families works to reduce addiction as a leading cause of…
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$1 million gift provides seed fund to grow Children’s Hospital
September 8, 2014
CH leader and wife give initial funding – with anonymous additional $1 million match given at Monday’s announcement GREENVILLE, SC – Bill Schmidt, the avuncular medical director of the Greenville Health System…
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Steve Sumner Named Top Attorney, Super Lawyer and Top 100 Trial Lawyer
September 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Attorney Steve Sumner was recently named a “Top Attorney in South Carolina” by Columbia Living magazine. Steve was recognized for Criminal Defense/DUI Law. This makes the second…
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Belk Celebrates Opening of New Mount Pleasant Store with Preview Party Benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services
September 8, 2014CHARLESTON, SC– Belk is ushering in a new era of shopping at its renovated flagship store in Mount Pleasant with a preview party benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services. Celebrate the arrival of high-end designers,…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2014 Angels
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…
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SC HELP Reports Funding Results
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC HELP (South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through July…
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Logan Bagley joins United Community Bank’s Specialized Lending Team
September 8, 2014
SBA business development officer brings 18 years of experience GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes experienced banker Logan Bagley to its Specialized Lending Team as Vice President, SBA Business Development…
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Greenville Technical College Launches Club Sports Program and Introduces New Mascot
September 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College has launched a club sports program that currently includes soccer, basketball, flag football, tennis, and volleyball. Athletes will compete with club teams from two-year…
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John Hopkins Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
September 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed John Hopkins as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Hopkins worked as an agent…
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USC Upstate Welcomes 20 New Faculty Members
September 8, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Twenty new faculty members joined the more than 800 freshman students in learning their way around the University of South Carolina Upstate with the start of the fall…
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The Proving Ground returns, prize money soars beyond $80,000
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Startup spirit is soaring at the University of South Carolina, as is the prize money for The Proving Ground, its startup competition. Finalists in the 2014 competition…
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James Fritzsche Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner
September 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that James “Jim” Fritzsche has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the Pelham Road office, the company’s second…
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