SC State Fair Tickets and Family Fun Packs Now on Sale
August 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The 2014 SC State Fair opens October 8th with all your favorite rides, concerts, foods and fun. And this year, the Fair is GOING PINK, making a “grand…
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2014-2015 School Year Begins for Richland One Students, New Principals
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, August 18 Richland One will welcome back its 23,000 students as they begin another exciting year dedicated to academic excellence. Students at nine schools will…
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City Issues Statement Regarding Permits for Vehicles for Hire
August 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia has issued the following statement regarding the process for issuing permits for vehicles for hire: Currently, Columbia permits vehicles for hire compliant…
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2014 Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This ninth annual program was created by…
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Graham Introduces Bill to Designate ‘Manufacturing Universities’
August 18, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) to help schools strengthen their engineering programs to meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing.…
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District Five superintendent again earns high marks on board evaluation
August 18, 2014
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner once again earned high marks for his job performance during an open evaluation at the Monday, August 11 school…
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H. Mills Gallivan Elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
August 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that senior shareholder H. Mills Gallivan has been elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel…
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Two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in S.C.
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina’s state veterinarian Friday announced that two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been confirmed in the state. A horse that died in Darlington County and…
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Anderson University Shatters Enrollment Record
August 18, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – By far, the largest freshman class in Anderson University history will move into the residence halls on campus Saturday morning. 657 freshmen, an increase of 150 or…
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Columbia Business Giving Back in the Form of Free Marketing and PR Campaign
August 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Reese, Salley & Associates, Ltd. Co. is a boutique Marketing and Public Relations firm in Columbia, SC specializing in Social Media and Public Relations. This firm is…
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Tri-County Faculty and Staff Receive Awards for Service to College and State
August 18, 2014
PENDLETON, SC – A Tri-County Technical College employee was recognized for four decades of service to the College and the State at an annual convocation. Glenn Hellenga, of Townville, director…
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Local Artisans Sought for Community Event
August 18, 2014
UPSTATE, SC – Interested in selling your crafts, jewelry, art, and more? For a $50 booth fee that is donated to local charities, you can take part in the Holy…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2014
August 18, 2014
Unemployment Rate Shifts Upward In July, South Carolina’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.7 percent from 5.3 percent in June, marking a shift upward after little change during the second…
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Ice Bucket Challenge Goes Legal! – Adams and Reese Managing Partner Participates in Ice Bucket Challenge; Firm Donates $1,000 to ALS
August 18, 2014
NEW ORLEANS – The popular and gone-viral “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” continued in New Orleans on Thursday as Adams and Reese Managing Partner Chuck Adams participated in the challenge on the steps of…
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UofSC sees rise in research funding; new record for federal grants
August 18, 2014COLUMBIA,SC – Research funding and sponsored awards at the University of South Carolina have been trending upward consistently for more than a decade. The trend continued in fiscal year 2014, with…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale – 3191 Ashley Phosphate Road
August 18, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR and Christopher Skibinski, SIOR represented GMIP 3191 Ashley Phosphate Road, LLC in the…
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Museum 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
August 18, 2014
Moses Holland and Manley McClure to be inducted October 14 ANDERSON, SC – The Anderson County Museum (ACM) Advisory Committee announced today that Moses Holland and Manley McClure will…
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Columbia Business Giving Back in the Form of Free Marketing and PR Campaign
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Reese, Salley & Associates, Ltd. Co. is a boutique Marketing and Public Relations firm in Columbia, SC specializing in Social Media and Public Relations. This firm is…
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IDX Broker Approves Charleston PR & Design, LLC as Developers
August 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Realtors® and brokerages wanting to present custom real estate search within their websites have a new choice in South Carolina as Charleston PR & Design, LLC (CPR&D)…
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Clawson and Staubes’ Brittany Boykin Selected for Lawyers of Color Hot List
August 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Lawyers of Color has named Brittany Boykin, an associate in Clawson and Staubes’ Charleston office, to its second annual Hot List from the Southern Region. The list…
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Morton & Gettys expands with new senior counsel, new spacious office
August 15, 2014ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys, LLC announced the addition of new attorney Joseph L. Raad, Senior Counsel, to its practice, along with its move to Fountain Park Place…
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Electronics, Tires and More Accepted at Special Recycling Event
August 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is making it easy for residents to safely recycle items that are not collected curbside by holding a special Electronic Recycling Event. Residents can drop…
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Coker College Unveils New Additions to Student Center
August 15, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College held a grand opening today for the newly renovated Cobra Cafe, featuring new additions WOW American Grill and Wingery and We Proudly Serve Starbucks station. “We…
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Arizona State president to provide keynote address at Clemson Convocation
August 15, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University will formally begin its 122nd academic year at the 2014-15 Victor Hurst Convocation at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. Michael…
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Morton & Gettys expands with new senior counsel, new spacious office
August 15, 2014ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys, LLC announced the addition of new attorney Joseph L. Raad, Senior Counsel, to its practice, along with its move to Fountain Park Place…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Receives 2014 Best of Columbia Award
August 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Columbia has been selected for the 2014 Best of Columbia Award in the Individual & Family Services category by the Columbia…
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Engenius chooses website to makeover for free
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The people have voted, and one Upstate business is getting a new website via Engenius. Outman Cigars has won the 2014 Upstate’s Worst Website Competition. Engenius’ web and…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represents Tenant in Lease of 8,977 SF of Office Space
August 14, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the tenant, Charleston (WTAT-TV), LLC, in the lease of a 8,977 SF of office space located at 4301…
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Turfgrass researcher McCarty earns recognition from Crop Science Society
August 14, 2014CLEMSON — A Clemson University horticulture science professor and renowned researcher in the area of turfgrass physiology, pathology and management will be honored with two top awards given by the…
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Architect of ‘New American University’ to help launch Clemson’s academic year
August 14, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University will begin the school year by turning the spotlight on a university president who has built a national reputation for making higher education accessible to…
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Life Cycle Engineering Ranks in the Top Ten Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) announced that it has made the list as one of the best places to work in South Carolina. LCE ranked in the top ten…
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Landmark Enterprises Brokerage Group Represents Anyware in 78,000 sq.ft. Lease
August 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Bart J. Langlois, CCIM and Glenn S. Goodwin of Landmark Enterprises Brokerage Group, Inc. represented the Tenant, Anyware Express in the lease of a 78,000 sq.ft. Office/Warehouse…
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Female freshmen and their recruiter get knob haircuts; donate to Locks of Love
August 14, 2014Urban Nirvana salon happy to help the students “come into their own” CHARLESTON, SC – Move in day for freshmen at The Citadel is Saturday, August 16. Female cadets in The Citadel’s class…
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NAI Avant Represents Landlord in Medical Office Lease Transaction
August 14, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Scott Peevy, broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the landlord, SCK Properties, LLC, in the leasing of ±1,954 square feet of medical office space at 12…
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Class of 1964 Commissions Statue Representing Winthrop’s History
August 14, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC – This fall, students strolling down Winthrop University’s Scholars Walk will be greeted by a new face – one that illustrates both the university’s history as a…
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Greenville Chamber Vice Presidents Hank Hyatt and Nika White Selected by American Chamber of Commerce Executives
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Vice President of Economic Development Hank Hyatt has been selected as an inaugural Education Attainment Fellow as part of a promising initiative led by the…
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EMRYS Announces 2014 Fall Reading Room Schedule
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – EMRYS, a local non-profit organization dedicated to building a community of readers and writers, has announced its 2014 Fall Reading Room schedule. EMRYS began hosting the Reading…
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Greenlink Begins Downtown Trolley Service Aug 14th
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE SC – Greenlink will begin downtown trolley service on Thurs., Aug 14., with a revised route that will transition from a flag-stop to a fixed-stop system. To celebrate Greenville’s new downtown…
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The Cliffs Introduces Corporate Events Division
August 14, 2014
Brad Skelton hired as Corporate Development Manager TRAVELERS REST, SC – With a strengthened plan for the future under its new, singular ownership, The Cliffs is working not only…
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Cliffs Donates Place Settings to Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at Greenville Technical College
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – China and glassware valued at more than $27,000 have been donated to the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at Greenville Technical College by The Cliffs. The donation…
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Ob Hospitalist Group Announces Several Life Saving Milestones
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s leading dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist provider and the original architect of the Obstetric Emergency Department (OBED) announced several milestones for their life-saving enterprise…
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O’Neal Ranks No. 9 on 2014 Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC -O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has been named No. 9, in the large employer category, on the Best Places to Work in South Carolina list. The…
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Coker College Honored as a College of Distinction
August 14, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2014-2015 school year. Coker is one of a select group of colleges to earn this prestigious…
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CRBR Honors Debi Schadel of Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South
August 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Regional Business Report has selected Debi Schadel, founding partner at Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, to be honored as one…
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Ogletree Deakins Deepens South Carolina Immigration Practice
August 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that Ashley Karen Kerr has joined the…
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Engenius chooses website to makeover for free
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The people have voted, and one Upstate business is getting a new website via Engenius. Outman Cigars has won the 2014 Upstate’s Worst Website Competition. Engenius’ web and…
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Barbara Migliorisi Joins Rosenfeld Einstein Employee Benefits Team
August 14, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Barbara Migliorisi to its growing team as a Benefits Account Manager. A resident of Simpsonville, Ms.…
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Sowell Gray’s Hendricks named to MTCF Leadership Council
August 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Tiffany Hendricks, attorney at Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been named a member of the Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) Leadership Council, a partnership between…
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McNair Expands Grand Strand Practice with Lane Jefferies
August 13, 2014
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – McNair Law Firm announced the addition of associate Lane Jefferies to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office. Lane’s practice focuses on commercial litigation. “We are thrilled to have…
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Attorney Jennifer Johnsen Honored with Appleman Award by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
August 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder Jennifer Johnsen has been honored with the John Alan Appleman Award by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel…
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