Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour
June 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…
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Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour
June 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…
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Survey Of American Diners Finds Tipping Habits Vary Considerably By Demographic
June 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – On average, Americans say they usually tip 18 percent for good service when dining out, according to a recent online survey by Harris Poll that was conducted…
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Innovative Incontinence Care promotes better sleep and reduces the number of falls
June 5, 2014ROCK HILL, SC – After five years of continuous refinement, Dignity Continence Solutions now creates permanent behavior change that supports natural sleep patterns and improves outcomes. Clinicians know that incontinence…
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PureCars® Launches All-New Value Intelligence Platform
June 5, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – PureCars®, the automotive industry’s leading provider of digital merchandising solutions, today announced the launch of an all-new Value Intelligence Platform (VIP). The platform will feature PureCars’ proprietary…
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Collins & Lacy, PC Attorneys Reflect Firm’s Commitment to Community Service
June 4, 2014
Attorneys named to Board of Director Positions in Midlands and Upstate COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. has recognized Brian Comer and Chet Chea for their commitment to community…
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Collins & Lacy, PC Attorneys Reflect Firm’s Commitment to Community Service
June 4, 2014Attorneys named to Board of Director Positions in Midlands and Upstate COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. has recognized Brian Comer and Chet Chea for their commitment to community…
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Jonathan Mayhak Joins Chernoff Newman as an Application Developer
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Jonathan Mayhak joins Chernoff Newman as an application developer in its Columbia, S.C. office. A University of South Carolina graduate, Jonathan has more than five years of professional experience.…
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Wofford professor selected for interfaith understanding seminar
June 4, 2014
Jones to attend five-day conference in Cambridge, Mass. SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Katherine (Trina) Janiec Jones, associate professor of religion at Wofford College, has been selected from a…
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Steve Hand of Greenville Technical College Receives Community Service Award
June 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Steve Hand, director of the Quick Jobs with a Future program at Greenville Technical College, received the 2014 William S. Hummers Community Service Award in May at…
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Luzzatti of Greenville Technical College Presents Lean Workshop for CEOs
June 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Marco Luzzatti, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt at Greenville Technical College’s Corporate and Career Development Division, recently conducted a workshop on “Getting the Most Out of…
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Aflac and Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital Honor Leaders in Fight Against Childhood Cancer With Duckprints Award
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance in the United States, presented its first 2014 Duckprints Awards to local (South Carolina) heroes for their commitment in the fight against…
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Upstate’s Worst Website nominations due by end of June
June 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – When does the worst become the best? When specialty web marketing agency, Engenius, goes on the mission to find the Upstate’s Worst Website and then recreates it…
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Palmetto Poll Shows Voter Support for Incumbents in SC
June 4, 2014CLEMSON, SC — The first Clemson University Palmetto Poll of 2014, taken just before Democratic and Republican primary voters go to the polls Tuesday, finds incumbents doing well, some unfamiliarity with…
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Improved Financial Condition Results in Removal of Memorandum of Understanding
June 4, 2014GREER, SC – Greer Bancshares, Incorporated (the “Company”), parent company of Greer State Bank, today announced that it has received notice from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond that the Memorandum…
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Trump Auto Promotions Relocating Headquarters to Greenville, SC
June 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Trump Auto Promotions, an automotive promotions and event management company, will be relocating from Orlando, Florida to the Upstate. The firm’s new office will be located at…
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AAF of the Midlands Accepts National Club of the Year and President of the Year Awards at AAF National Convention in Florida
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF of the Midlands) President Danielle Salley and President-Elect Megan Telencio traveled to Boca Raton, FL to accept awards at the…
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Nick Reinhardt Joins Colliers International as Brokerage Associate
June 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce the addition of Nick Reinhardt to the Colliers International Greenville, S.C. office. Reinhardt joins Colliers as a Brokerage Associate teamed with…
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Free Medical Care Available in Columbia at SC Mission 2014 Midlands
June 4, 2014
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – For the fourth consecutive year, Columbia will be home to a two-day event that will provide free medical and eye care to people in need throughout the Midlands. SC…
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National Fund for Workforce Solutions to Present Award in June for Excellence in Workforce Development
June 4, 2014BOSTON —The National Fund for Workforce Solutions (National Fund), a national partnership of communities, employers, workers, and philanthropy, has named the Greenville Region Workforce Collaborative (GRWC) in Greenville, South Carolina,…
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Anne Springs Close Greenway receives $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Grant
June 4, 2014FORT MILL, SC — The Anne Springs Close Greenway has received a $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant to help preserve and provide education and recreation on its 2,100 acres,…
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Anne Springs Close Greenway receives $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Grant
June 4, 2014
FORT MILL, SC — The Anne Springs Close Greenway has received a $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant to help preserve and provide education and recreation on its…
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Bill McKinney Joins Miller-Valentine Construction As Superintendent
June 4, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Bill McKinney recently joined Miller-Valentine Construction as a construction superintendent. Bill brings nearly 40 years of experience in the construction industry with over 30 years as a…
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Time Warner Cable and Boingo Provide Expanded Customer WiFi Access
June 4, 2014NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Boingo Wireless have launched bilateral roaming access for their customers, giving TWC Internet customers access to more than 100…
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Familiar Faces, New Places: Johnny Warren, Cameron Stoll Join Womble Carlyle
June 4, 2014CHARLESTON, SC—Long-time Charleston lawyer Johnny Warren and attorney Cameron Stoll have joined Womble Carlyle’s Charleston office. Warren and Stoll have more than 50 years of combined experience practicing law in…
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VARO No. 319 Federal Credit Union Members Approve Merger with Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Members of VARO No. 319 Federal Credit Union have approved a merger with Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union. The VARO No. 319 Federal Credit Union Board of…
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Congressman Clyburn Announces 2014 Coastal Zone Management Award Grant
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – House Assistant Democratic Leader and South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that the South Carolina Coastal Management Program will receive a $2,367,000 grant from the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs H.3540 – Gubernatorial Appointment Of The Adjutant General
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was today joined by Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., South Carolina’s Adjutant General, and members of the General Assembly in signing House Bill 3540. The…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs H.3540 – Gubernatorial Appointment Of The Adjutant General
June 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was today joined by Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., South Carolina’s Adjutant General, and members of the General Assembly in signing House Bill 3540.…
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City of Cayce Announces Centennial Logo Contest
June 4, 2014CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce is pleased to announce that Mallory Phillips submitted the winning design for the Cayce Centennial Celebration logo competition. More than 40 design logos were submitted to the City.…
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JDPR Announces Summer 2014 Interns
June 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has engaged three interns for the company’s summer Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP) positions. Alex Buchart, Samantha Hunter and William Einstein will join the JDPR team for the…
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SOCMA Leadership Forum Provides Key Networking Opportunities
June 4, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Dozens of chemical industry executives travelled to Charleston, SC, last week to participate in the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) 2014 Leadership and Business Development Forum. The event, held at…
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LStar Management Unveils Conceptual Master Plan For Grande Dunes Community
June 4, 2014
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Representatives from LStar met with Myrtle Beach officials today, in a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission, to discuss the results of a comprehensive six…
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SAIC Awarded USMC Contract to Support Assault Amphibious Vehicle Upgrades
June 4, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Program Executive Office – Land Systems (PEO-LS) awarded Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) a prime contract to engineer, design and…
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Independent Purchasing Co-Op for SUBWAY® Selects PeopleMatter Technology for 29,000+ Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
June 4, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – PeopleMatter, the largest provider of workforce talent management specifically for the service industry, and Independent Purchasing Cooperative, Inc. (IPC), the independent SUBWAY® franchisee-owned purchasing cooperative, have partnered…
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Standard Pacific Homes Announces May 31 Grand Opening Of New Community In Fort Mill, SC
June 4, 2014
FORT MILL, SC – Standard Pacific Homes, one of the nation’s leaders in homebuilding quality, today announced the grand opening of the highly-anticipated luxury community of Springfield in Fort Mill. Situated just minutes…
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The Mariner Group Releases Nautilus 9, the Latest Update to Its Situation Awareness Platform
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Mariner Group released Nautilus 9 this week as its latest update to the CommandBridge™ situation awareness platform. Nautilus 9 builds on lessons learned from CommandBridge users…
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Minnesota School District Selects Benefitfocus HR InTouch Marketplace
June 4, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that Elk River Area School District has selected Benefitfocus HR INTOUCH MARKETPLACE® to support its benefits enrollment and automate…
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Michelin and TireRack.com Present Tire Safety Tips During National Tire Safety Week
June 4, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — National Tire Safety Week is an industry-wide initiative that educates drivers about the importance of proper tire care. Summer is the season for road trips, so…
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Regional Management Corp. Misled Investors According to a Recently Filed Class Action
June 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Shareholder rights law firm Robbins Arroyo LLP announces that an investor of Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM) has filed a federal securities fraud class action complaint in the U.S.…
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AT&T Ready For Hurricane Season
June 4, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – AT&T’s Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program, as the first private company certified by the Department of Homeland Security for private-company voluntary disaster preparedness, is committed to maintaining…
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The YMCA of Columbia Announces New Youth Program Director of Lexington Family YMCA, Savanah Standifer
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia welcomes Savanah Standifer as new Youth Program Director at the Lexington Family YMCA. Standifer has experience initiating and expanding YMCA programs that will…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs H.3540 – Gubernatorial Appointment Of The Adjutant General
June 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was today joined by Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., South Carolina’s Adjutant General, and members of the General Assembly in signing House Bill…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs H.3540 – Gubernatorial Appointment Of The Adjutant General
June 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was today joined by Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., South Carolina’s Adjutant General, and members of the General Assembly in signing House Bill…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $101,690 to Grantees
June 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $101,690 to 35 Caritas grantees. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in 1851, the congregation of the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $101,690 to Grantees
June 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $101,690 to 35 Caritas grantees. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in 1851, the congregation of the…
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Loggerhead Apparel partners with Renowned Wildlife Photographer to raise funds for Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts
June 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Loggerhead Apparel, based in Greenville, S.C., has partnered with renowned wildlife photographer Ben Hicks, based in Boca Raton, FL, to raise much needed funds for the Gumbo…
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Loggerhead Apparel partners with Renowned Wildlife Photographer to raise funds for Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts
June 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Loggerhead Apparel, based in Greenville, S.C., has partnered with renowned wildlife photographer Ben Hicks, based in Boca Raton, FL, to raise much needed funds for the Gumbo…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 4768 Sunset Boulevard
June 3, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Bruce W. Neel represented High Country, LLC in the leasing of a 500 SF office space located…
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C.A. Johnson High School Teacher Named 2014 Outstanding Biology Teacher in South Carolina
June 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Going above and beyond to teach her students is a passion for Chanda Jefferson and this trendsetter’s excellence in the classroom is getting rave reviews and a prestigious…
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