Girl Scout Cookie Program Sales Begin January 11
January 7, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 7, 2013 – The annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, the $790 million, largest girl-led business in the country, begins door-to-door sales on Friday, January 11 and…
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Girl Scout Cookie Program Sales Begin January 11
January 7, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 7, 2013 – The annual Girl Scout CookieProgram, the $790 million, largest girl-led business in the country,begins door-to-door sales on Friday, January 11 and ends January…
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MLK Dream Weekend Commits to Take Action on Dr. King’s Dream
January 7, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 7, 2013 – MLK Dream Weekend announces the 2013 Diversity Banquet speaker is Nikki Giovanni, a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over the past…
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The Forex-Assistant Invites a New Cohort of Investors into the Foreign Exchange Currency Market
January 7, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 7, 2013 – The development team at The Forex-Assistant has unveiled a new software tool that will certainly pique the interest of retirement-minded investors. Dubbed Retirement…
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Receives Two More Honors For Customer Satisfaction
January 4, 2013
A Grade Received From An Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey And Award For Favorite Campground Earned From Trailer Life’s Readers’ Choice Awards MYRTLE BEACH, SC – January 4, 2013 – Ocean…
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Zoo Spreads Holiday Cheer into the New Year with the Return of Free Fridays
January 4, 2013Richland and Lexington County Residents to Receive Free Admission COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – The start of a new year means the return of Free Fridays at Riverbanks…
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Call for Docents: CMA offers new 12-week learning opportunity
January 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – The Columbia Museum of Art announces a new 12-week docent training class on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. – Noon beginning January 28 through…
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SC State Housing Teams with Children’s Garden to Make Holidays Brighter for Children in Need
January 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – Ninety-two homeless and very needychildren in the midlands had a happier holiday season thanks to theChildren’s Garden/Vital Connections of the Midlands (VCM) and…
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Historic Spigner House Acheieves Gold Leed® Certification
January 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – Located on Gregg Street, the Spigner House is a Georgian Revival style two-story home with a partial basement originally built in 1915. The…
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Health & Fitness New Years Resolutions with Snap Fitness
January 3, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 3, 2012 – “This year, I’m going to get in my best shape ever!” This is a fairly common resolution for many of us around this time…
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Greenville Chamber Launches Leadership Pipeline and Goal Setters Programs
January 2, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 2, 2013 – The Greenville Chamber’s CAPACITY initiative has launched two new programs designed to foster economic development through diversity and inclusion. The Diversity Leadership Pipeline…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation
December 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2012 – For the fourth consecutive month, South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped—to 8.3 percent in November from the October estimate of 8.6 percent. …
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Anna Benson’s Fitness Favorites Re-Leases The Originial Firm® Classic Workouts
December 29, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – December 28, 2012 – In 1979, the first FIRM studio opened in Charleston, South Carolina. Sisters Anna and Cynthia Benson, and Mark Henriksen created a concept of…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation
December 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2012 – For the fourth consecutive month,South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped—to 8.3percent in November from the October estimate of 8.6 percent. Thenumber of…
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Hartness International Expands Operations in the Upstate
December 29, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 28, 2012 – With over 50 years of history in the Upstate, Hartness International is a stalwart in the Greenville business community. Recently, product line…
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Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree Recycling
December 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 27, 2012 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful announces this year’s Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling program. When: Dec. 26, 2012 through Jan.10, 2012. Hours…
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The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Charitable Foundation Gives $35,500 to Local Charities
December 27, 2012Funds raised increase 36% from 2011 and exceed $150,000 since 2006 SUNSET, SC – December 27, 2012 – In the giving spirit of the holiday season, The Reserve at Lake…
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Inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo Jan. 16 -18 in Florence
December 21, 2012FLORENCE, SC – December 21, 2012 – The New Year will mark a first for South Carolina when the inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo takes place January 16 -18,…
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Winterplace Ski Resort set to open for the season Dec. 23
December 21, 2012BECKLEY, WV – December 21, 2012 – Winterplace Ski Resort will openSunday, Dec. 23 for the 2012 – 2013 Ski Season. Winterplace will openwith at least eight trails and four…
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Inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo Jan. 16 -18 in Florence
December 21, 2012FLORENCE, SC – December 21, 2012 – The New Year will mark a first forSouth Carolina when the inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo takes placeJanuary 16 -18, 2013 at…
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Transitions receives $50,000 grant from AgFirst
December 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 21, 2012 – Mr. Charl Butler, Chief Financial Officer of AgFirst, presented a $50,000 check to Transitions’ Board Member John Folsom and Chief Executive Officer, Craig…
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Charleston Container Traffic Up 12% in November
December 20, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – December 20, 2012 – Containertraffic at the Port of Charleston was up nearly 12 percent in November,in results announced at today’s regular South Carolina Ports Authority(SCPA) Board…
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Colonial Cup’s ‘Salute to the Military’
December 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 19, 2012 – The Carolina Cup Racing Association’s “Salute to the Military” at last month’s 43rd running of the Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup Steeplechase proved…
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USO Supports Troop Sendoff – Just in Time for the Holidays
December 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 19, 2012 – More than 12,000 troops will beleaving Fort Jackson to be reunited with their families for theholidays. USO South Carolina will provide a 5-star…
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Charleston Fashion Week 2013 Announces Baker Motor Company a Title Sponsor
December 18, 2012Tickets on sale today to the south’s most stylish event of the year CHARLESTON, SC – December 18, 2012 – Charleston Fashion Week announces that Baker Motor Company has signed…
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Jon Woodsby attains highest Parks and Recreation Professional Certification
December 18, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – December 18, 2012 – Jon Woodsby, Recreation Centers Manager for Spartanburg County Parks Department, has achieved the highest professional certification in the parks and recreation field. Jon…
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Two Special Exhibitions Open at the Gibbes on January 11, 2013
December 18, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – December 18, 2012 – The Gibbes Museum of Art announces the opening of two special exhibitions on January 11, 2013, Vibrant Vision: The Collection of Jonathan Green…
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SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards
December 18, 20122013 SBIR Tibbetts Awards and SBIR Hall of Fame Awards to be presented in May WASHINGTON,DC – December 18, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration isseeking nominations for awards honoring…
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G&P Trucking to Donate Transportation for Christmas Wreaths to Honor Veterans
December 18, 2012SC-Based Company Helps Wreaths Across America™ Recognize Those Who Have Served GASTON, SC – December 18, 2012 – G&P Trucking Company (www.gptruck.com) again honored war veterans by volunteering its services to…
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Finishing Touch – UnFauxGettable Painting and Drywall Company Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award
December 18, 2012Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Finishing Touch – UnFauxGettable Painting and Drywall Company has earned the service industry-coveted 2012…
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SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards
December 18, 20122013 SBIR Tibbetts Awards and SBIR Hall of Fame Awards to be presented in May WASHINGTON,DC – December 18, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration isseeking nominations for awards honoring…
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Second South Carolina Mission to Israel Produces Deal and Leads
December 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Under the auspices of the SouthCarolina-Israel Collaboration, a delegation of the state’s business,university, and economic development leaders travelled throughoutIsrael, December 1-6, for a…
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Second South Carolina Mission to Israel Produces Deal and Leads
December 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Under the auspices of the SouthCarolina-Israel Collaboration, a delegation of the state’s business,university, and economic development leaders travelled throughoutIsrael, December 1-6, for a…
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Cypress Camping Resort Receives National Award for Efforts to Become Environmentally Friendly
December 18, 2012MYRTLE BEACH, SC – December 18, 2012 – Cypress Camping Resort is less than a year old, but the 101-site park has already generated national recognition by winning the Plan-It-Green…
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Nika White Joins SC Minority Affairs’ Minority Business Advisory Committee
December 17, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 17, 2012 – GreenvilleChamber Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Nika White has beeninvited to serve on the SC Commission for Minority Affairs’ MinorityBusiness Development Program…
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SCBIO Appoints New Board Members
December 17, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 11, 2012 – The South Carolina BiotechnologyIndustry Organization (SCBIO) has elected new officers, eight new boardmembers and three ex-officio members from across the state to advancethe…
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Walterboro names Johnnie Thompson citizen of the year
December 17, 2012WALTERBORO, SC – December 17, 2012 – The City of Walterboro, known for its historic charm and abundant natural resources, has named Johnnie Thompson Walterboro’s 2012 Citizen of the Year.…
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Chief Aubrey Jenkins statement on the passing of (Ret.) Captain Abram Coles, Jr.
December 17, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 17, 2012 – I was saddened by the news today of the passing of Abram Coles, Jr. retired Columbia Fire Department Captain. Captain Coles was the…
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Nominations Open for State Small Business Entrepreneur, Advocate Awards
December 13, 2012Deadline to Submit Nominations Is Thursday, January 3 COLUMBIA,SC – December 13, 2012 – The SBA South Carolina District Office is nowaccepting nominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awardsinclude:…
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Nominations Open for State Small Business Entrepreneur, Advocate Awards
December 13, 2012Deadline to Submit Nominations Is Thursday, January 3 COLUMBIA,SC – December 13, 2012 – The SBA South Carolina District Office is nowaccepting nominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awardsinclude:…
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Julie Dacus Joins Renewable Water Resources as Purchasing Manager
December 12, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 12, 2012 – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) welcomes Julie Dacus of Moore, SC, as its new Purchasing Manager. In this position, Dacus will perform a variety…
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Riverbanks Zoo Announces a New Addition
December 12, 20126-Week-Old Giraffe Calf Now on ExhibitCOLUMBIA, SC – December 12, 2012 – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially announces a new, surprise addition to the family—amale giraffe calf that was born…
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Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Kathryn Britt to Director of Human Resources
December 7, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – December 7, 2012 – Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced that Kathryn Britt has advanced from managing attorney into the…
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City of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade Draws Record Crowds to Downtown Greenville
December 5, 2012City announces parade float and marching unit winners GREENVILLE, SC – December 5, 2012 – The City of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade kicked off the holiday season December 1 in downtown…
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Dana F. Spadafora Joins Renewable Water Resources as Human Resources Manager
December 4, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 4, 2012 – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) welcomes Dana F. Spadafora of Simpsonville, SC as its new Human Resources Manager. In this position, Spadafora will provide…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful – Gala for a Greener Midlands a success
December 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful held their first Gala for a Greener Midlands on Saturday December 1, 2012 at the Holiday Inn in West…
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“Have Yourself a Certified SC Christmas” with Great Holiday Recipes using Certified SC Grown Produce and Products
December 3, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – December 3, 2012 – Start a new tradition thisChristmas by adding a delicious new dish to your holiday table or party,featuring great tasting Certified South Carolina Grown…
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SC Christmas Tree Growers Association Delivers Trees to the Governor’s Mansion and Military Families
December 3, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – December 3, 2012 – The Governor’s Mansion and fiveSouth Carolina military families are getting ready for Christmas thanksto the help of a member of the South Carolina…
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Child abuse prevention grants awarded across South Carolina
December 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Five organizations in SouthCarolina are receiving grant funding under the Community-Based ChildAbuse Prevention program. Children’s Trust administers the federalCommunity-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) grants…
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Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. To Present At The 5th Annual LD MICRO Growth Conference
December 3, 2012LITTLE RIVER, SC – December 3, 2012 – Integrated EnvironmentalTechnologies, Ltd. (IET or the Company) (OTC Bulletin Board: IEVM),announced that David R. LaVance, Chairman, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the…
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