Esys Automation Joins Impressive Roster of CU-ICAR Campus Partners
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — Esys Automation expands its North American operations to the Southeast Region by establishing an office at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Headquartered in Auburn Hills,…
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First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…
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First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…
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Two District Five students earn Carolina Scholar Awards
June 10, 2014
IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have earned the University of South Carolina’s top undergraduate scholarship. Dutch Fork High School 2014 graduate Tulsi Patel and Irmo High…
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Ultimate Comfort and Sophisticated Style Highlight Eyewear Additions at Greenville EyeCare
June 10, 2014
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA Contact Lenses, AIR OPTIX COLORS Contact Lenses, Bobbi Brown and Fendi Designer Frames Now Available in Optical Center GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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Buddy Hill Joins Meridian Energy & Environment
June 10, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, is pleased to announce that Lewis (Buddy) Hill, P.G., has joined the firm’s Site Assessment Team as a senior consultant. He was…
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Mic Smith named ‘Photographer of the Year’ by Cooperative Communicators Association
June 10, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Mic Smith recently received national recognition from the Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA), which named him 2014 Photographer of the Year for his contributions to South Carolina Living…
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Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…
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Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…
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Santee Cooper Announces Revenue Bond Sale
June 10, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a tax-exempt revenue bond issue totaling between $300 million and $500 million this week, with a portion of the 2014A Series bonds…
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Richland One Students, Schools win 45 National and State Music Awards and Honors
June 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – This spring, Richland One students made beautiful music that was recognized for its excellence by various national and state organizations, including Carnegie Hall, the South Carolina Music Educators…
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Benedict College Social Work Professor Travels to Cuba for Social Workers Research Program
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — Mrs. Brenda Armstrong Clark, Benedict College Social Work Professor, will travel with a group of fourteen social work educators to Cuba June 14-22, 2014. Participants are members of…
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Trident Medical Center honored with Mission: Lifeline quality achievement award
June 10, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Medical Center has received the Mission: Lifeline®Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell Names Cristina Bumgartner Staff Accountant
June 10, 2014CHARLESTON, SC –Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based certified public accounting and business advisory firm, has added Cristina A. Bumgartner as staff accountant. As staff accountant, Bumgartner prepares corporate,…
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Greenville Health System Pilots Wireless-Powered Diabetes Management Solution
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina’s largest health system is pioneering the use of the world’s first cellular-enabled blood glucose management system. Greenville Health System has signed on to use the Telcare…
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Chicken Salad Chick’s Second Columbia Location to Open Today
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s newest, fast-casual restaurant concept, is opening its new franchise location in Columbia today. The new restaurant is located at 252-Z Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC…
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Faherty Brand Mobile Beach House Bringing “Endless Summer” to EDENS Trenholm Plaza Saturday, June 14
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 14, 2014 ~ Pop-up shop to sell sustainable beachwear with food, drinks and live music COLUMBIA, SC – Cutting-edge, sustainable beachwear designers Faherty Brand are bringing their East…
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Sullivan named SC Bar Young Lawyer of the Year
June 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Allison P. Sullivan, partner with Bluestein Nichols Thompson and Delgado, LLC (BNTD), was named Young Lawyer of the Year by the South Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’…
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Trey McDaniel Joins Miller-Valentine Construction
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Construction is pleased to announce that Trey McDaniel has joined their Columbia based Design/Build construction team as a project manager. Trey, a native of Columbia, is a…
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The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The members of the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s (CRC) 50th Anniversary Planning Committee are pleased to announce a gala to celebrate fifty years of service to…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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SCE&G to Paint Sheet Pile Wall along Lake Murray Dam Beginning June 18
June 9, 2014
CAYCE, SC -SCE&G will begin the process of painting the sheet pile wall adjacent to the Lake Murray pedestrian walkway across the top of the Dreher Shoals Dam on Wednesday,…
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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…
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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…
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Red Ventures Expanding Lancaster County Headquarters, Adding 200 Jobs
June 9, 2014Expansion To Add 180,000-square-foot Facility In Indian Land For Tech Company COLUMBIA, SC – Red Ventures, a technology company headquartered in Indian Land, S.C., is expanding for the second time in…
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Montebello Outparcel Sells
June 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of a 1.894-acre outparcel located at the entrance to Montebello on North Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville, South…
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NAI Earle Furman Recent Transactions
June 9, 2014NAI Earle Furman Announces the Following Transactions: Leases Greer, South Carolina (June 2014): Keith Jones, CCIM of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord in renewing the lease of a 2,470…
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Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing Adds Healthcare Recruiter to Team
June 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing welcomes Hannah Barfield as the newest healthcare recruiter. In this new role, Barfield will work to fulfill the open positions with Godshall’s healthcare…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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Mark Twain Circle of America Welcomes Winthrop Professor as President
June 9, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University Professor of English John Bird is considered one of the nation’s top Mark Twain experts. Bird’s interest in Twain’s work has prompted him to write several articles and…
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BJU President Named Distinguished Alumnus by The Citadel
June 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Citadel Alumni Association recently named BJU President Steve Pettit, a 1978 business administration graduate of The Citadel, as a Distinguished Citadel Alumnus. The Citadel, The Military…
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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…
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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…
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NCCI Presents Contribution to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Each year, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) holds State Advisory Forums designed to promote education and provide a greater understanding of both national and…
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NCCI Presents Contribution to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Each year, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) holds State Advisory Forums designed to promote education and provide a greater understanding of both national and…
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Red Ventures opens Silicon Valley style office in South Carolina
June 9, 2014INDIAN LAND, SC – A new chapter in the ever-expanding story of Carolina-based marketing and tech company Red Ventures began on Monday as the company celebrated the grand opening of…
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Greenville Health System Pilots Wireless-powered Diabetes Management Solution
June 9, 2014The Greenville, S.C.-based healthcare system is among first in Southeast to incorporate wireless tool as part of employee wellness initiative. GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina’s largest health system is pioneering the…
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Delta Dental’s “Land Of Smiles” Characters Motivate Greenville Area Students To Adopt Healthy Oral And Overall Habits
June 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Tooth decay is the leading chronic infectious disease among children in our nation. It causes pain and can interfere with a child’s ability to eat, speak, smile and concentrate,…
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Delta Dental’s “Land Of Smiles” Characters Motivate Charleston Area Students To Adopt Healthy Oral And Overall Habits
June 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Tooth decay is the leading chronic infectious disease among children in our nation. It causes pain and can interfere with a child’s ability to eat, speak, smile and concentrate,…
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David Sawyer Named Executive Vice President of Cliffs Club Partners
June 9, 2014
TRAVELERS REST, SC – Arendale Holdings Corp. and the board of Silver Sun Partners, owner of The Cliffs Communities, has announced that David Sawyer, most recently Chief Operating Officer of…
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The Honorable Glenda Hood To Headline Ten At The Top’s Regional Summit
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Ten at the Top has selected The Honorable Glenda E. Hood as the 2014 Keynote Speaker for its 2014 Upstate Regional Summit entitled “Re-Checking Our Reality.” Hood…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 9, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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Graduateprograms.com Announces Winthrop in the Top 10 Nutrition Science Graduate Programs
June 9, 2014ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University nutrition graduate students rated their university work among the top in the country, according to graduateprograms.com. The online site recently announced its spring 2014 rankings of top…
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Elliott B. Daniels Joins Murphy & Grantland, P.A.
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Murphy & Grantland, P.A. is pleased to announce Elliott B. Daniels has joined our office as an associate. Daniels concentrates his legal practice in the areas of…
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The Palmetto Bank Recognized for Small Business Lending Efforts
June 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), recently received two awards for small business lending efforts from the Business Development Corporation (BDC)…
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