Lexington Educator Named Winner of South Carolina First Novel Prize
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission and Hub City Press of Spartanburg announce James Edwin McTeer II of Lexington as the winner of the 2014 South Carolina First Novel Competition. McTeer’s novelGrave…
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Lexington One Hires Morris
June 24, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — At a Special Called Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held May 31, 2014, the board approved the administration’s recommendation to…
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Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…
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Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…
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UniFirst Corporation Selects Benefitfocus HR InTouch Marketplace
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that UniFirst Corporation has selected Benefitfocus HR INTOUCH MARKETPLACE® to support benefits enrollment…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Welcomes New Companies to the SC Launch Program
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area company Snapcastr, Greenville-area companies BarberWind and ActivEd and Columbia-area companies TerraStride…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Welcomes New Companies to the SC Launch Program
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area company Snapcastr, Greenville-area companies BarberWind and ActivEd and Columbia-area companies TerraStride…
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Canal Insurance Company Appoints New Executives To The Leadership Team
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Canal Insurance Company announced the appointment of Tim Horgan, Vice President – Transportation and Chief Marketing Officer, and Bob Pace, Vice President and Chief Claims Officer, to…
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Associated Container Group Announces the Brandon Agency as its Full-Service Marketing Agency
June 24, 2014MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency has been named the agency of record for Associated Container Group (ACG), an independently owned and operated manufacturing business firm located in Charleston, S.C. The…
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Jonathan P. Giles elected as Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Jonathan P. Giles has been elected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC). The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU…
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College of Charleston to Offer African American Studies Major
June 24, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston will offer an African American Studies major beginning in the Fall of 2014. The new major consists of 33 credit hours of interdisciplinary…
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Adams and Reese Ranks Among Top 200 Diversity Law Firms for Seventh Consecutive Year
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – For the seventh consecutive year, Adams and Reese ranked among the Top 200 Law Firms in diversity among its attorneys according to the 2014 “Diversity Scorecard,” an…
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Healthy Learners Announces New Board of Trustee Members
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Healthy Learners announces the addition of Sharon Reynolds Earle, Ed.D., Taranda M. Frost, MBA, James L. Gallieshaw, and Lite Nartey, Ph.D. to the Healthy Learners Board of…
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Parker Poe Assists Austrian Company on Launch of First North American Automotive Parts Facility
June 24, 2014
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Economic development professionals with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP have helped voestalpine Group develop its 17th production site in the United States. The voestalpine Automotive Body…
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Parker Poe Assists Austrian Company on Launch of First North American Automotive Parts Facility
June 24, 2014CARTERSVILLE, GA – Economic development professionals with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP have helped voestalpine Group develop its 17th production site in the United States. The voestalpine Automotive Body…
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Recycling industry brings $13 billion boost to SC economy
June 24, 2014
Economic impact doubles in eight years with growth of recyclers, recycling rate COLUMBIA, SC – The recycling industry in South Carolina brings a $13 billion boost to the state’s economy annually…
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Recycling industry brings $13 billion boost to SC economy
June 24, 2014
Economic impact doubles in eight years with growth of recyclers, recycling rate COLUMBIA, SC – The recycling industry in South Carolina brings a $13 billion boost to the state’s economy annually…
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Columbia’s J. Bolos Real Estate and Covenant Properties Affiliates with Century 21 Real Estate
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Independent real estate company J. Bolos Real Estate and Covenant Properties, both based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced today that they are now merging, and are becoming a…
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Colt Rosenberg Joins EDTS as Sales Executive
June 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Colt Rosenberg has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as an Account Associate…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Joins Businesses Across the Country Urging Congress to Reauthorize Ex-Im
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC -The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce today joined with organizations from across the country in sending a letter urging Congress to swiftly reauthorize the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im). The bank, which provides…
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SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…
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SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…
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JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County
June 24, 2014
HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…
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JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County
June 24, 2014
HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…
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Amazon.com Chooses the Best Books of 2014 (So Far)
June 24, 2014SEATTLE, WA – Today Amazon.com announced its annual list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, a midyear retrospective that highlights the must-reads released between January and June 2014.…
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Amazon.com Chooses the Best Books of 2014 (So Far)
June 24, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Today Amazon.com announced its annual list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, a midyear retrospective that highlights the must-reads released between January and June 2014.…
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Enjoy Charleston County Public Library Programs in July
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Enjoy the wide variety of free classes, programs, exhibits and events throughout July. Check out some of these programs geared toward adults: SPECIAL EVENTS Reading Wave:…
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Artisans of the Olde English District & Holiday Market Seeks Artists and Craftsmen for December 6th
June 24, 2014LANCASTER, SC – Applications are now available for the second annual Artisans of the Olde English District & Downtown Holiday Market to be held December 6th from 10am until 4pm at 212 S.…
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National Speaker to Address Greenville’s Nonprofit Leaders
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County, announces that keynote…
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Palmetto Health and YMCA of Columbia Join Forces to Improve Community Health
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health and the YMCA of Columbia are starting a new journey together, focused on improving the health and wellness of residents across the Midlands region. This…
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One Million Cups Hosts Companies from Columbia, Spartanburg
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Barre3 Columbia was first up last week as we shared coffee and conversation about the entrepreneurial community in the Midlands. Owner, Lauren Truslow, came to share about…
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EDTS Adds McGee, Pate to Southeastern IT Engineering Team
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Josh McGee and Glenn Pate have joined IT firm EDTS as engineers. The rapidly growing IT firm, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure…
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DNA Hires Graduate Intern
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) welcomed Elissa Visotski to their team as a graduate intern. Visotski graduated from the University of South Carolina (USC) in December with a…
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Michelle Porter Joins Rosenfeld Einstein as Accounting Specialist
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Michelle Porter to its growing team as an Accounting Specialist. A native of Pickens, South Carolina…
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NAI Avant Welcomes Lee Bussell, Jr., to Market Leading Brokerage Group
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant announced the addition of Lee Bussell, Jr., to its market leading Brokerage Group. Bussell will focus on the sale and leasing of office and industrial properties. …
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Happel Scurry Joins MGC’s Charleston Office
June 24, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Happel Scurry in the Charleston office. Scurry’s practice focuses on general…
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One Million Cups Hosts Companies from Columbia, Spartanburg
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Barre3 Columbia was first up last week as we shared coffee and conversation about the entrepreneurial community in the Midlands. Owner, Lauren Truslow, came to share about…
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DNA Hires Graduate Intern
June 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) welcomed Elissa Visotski to their team as a graduate intern. Visotski graduated from the University of South Carolina (USC) in December with a…
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Colt Rosenberg Joins EDTS as Sales Executive
June 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Colt Rosenberg has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as an Account Associate…
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EDTS Adds McGee, Pate to Southeastern IT Engineering Team
June 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Josh McGee and Glenn Pate have joined IT firm EDTS as engineers. The rapidly growing IT firm, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure…
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Michelle Porter Joins Rosenfeld Einstein as Accounting Specialist
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 23, 2014 – Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Michelle Porter to its growing team as an Accounting Specialist. A native…
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National Speaker to Address Greenville’s Nonprofit Leaders
June 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County, announces that keynote…
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Palmetto Health and YMCA of Columbia Join Forces to Improve Community Health
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health and the YMCA of Columbia are starting a new journey together, focused on improving the health and wellness of residents across the Midlands region. This…
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Procter & Gamble – Duracell Plans $69 Million Expansion
June 23, 2014Project “L” Will Go To Lancaster County Council For Final Reading & Public Hearing Monday Night LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation has announced a $69 million expansion of the…
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Carolina Commercial, LLC Brokers Sale of Magwood Marina in Mt. Pleasant
June 23, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Carolina Commercial, LLC announced the sale of the Magwood Marina in Mt Pleasant. Dunston Powell CCIM, was the sole broker in the transaction. This is the second Marina that Dunston…
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Ginger Cook Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greer
June 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Ginger Cook as a residential sales agent to its Greer office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Cook worked as a Master Hair…
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TripAdvisor recognizes Florence restaurant
June 23, 2014FLORENCE, SC – The Pee Dee’s premier destination for great food, wine, and atmosphere, Victor’s, has just been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site…
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Lexington Medical Center Foundation Annual Healthcare Scholarships
June 23, 2014
LEXINGTON, SC – For more than 20 years, the Lexington Medical Center Foundation has cared for the future of health care by providing scholarships to students who have been accepted…
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Select Health of South Carolina Donates to March of Dimes
June 23, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina associates, led by the Medicaid managed care organization’s Bright Start® prenatal program and Employee Activity Committee (EAC), rallied in support of the…
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Women of Hope’s Wine on the River ~ August 23rd
June 23, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Saturday, August 23 ~ Join Women of Hope for wine tasting, food sampling and musical entertainment on the beautiful banks of the Congaree River. Guests…
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