Piccolo Spoleto announces details of 2018 Festival
April 24, 2018Charleston, SC—The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs today released details of the upcoming 2018 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, which opens on May 25 and runs through June 10, 2018, in Charleston, South…
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ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County
April 24, 2018Company Creating More Than 150 New Jobs in Abbeville, S.C. ACS Manufacturing, Inc. announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected…
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ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County
April 24, 2018Company Creating More Than 150 New Jobs in Abbeville, S.C. ACS Manufacturing, Inc. announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected…
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Lancaster County joining South Carolina I-77 Alliance
April 24, 2018
Lancaster County will be joining the South Carolina I-77 Alliance, the public-private partnership that promotes business and industrial opportunities in the corridor from Charlotte to Columbia. “We were delighted to…
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Office of Civil Rights manager named DSS March Employee of the Month
April 24, 2018
Stephanie Williams, Program Coordinator, Individual and Provider Rights, State Office, was recently named Employee of the Month, one of four selected for March. Ms. Williams manages the Office of Civil…
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Oxford professor and District Five alumnus visits Irmo High School
April 24, 2018
When Caroline Potter graduated from Irmo High School as a member of the class of 1995, she had no idea all the doors to her education would open. “Students are…
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NEW! Cosmic Fridays: A Musical Experience, April 27
April 24, 2018The State Museum has expanded Friday Night Laser Lights to now include even more musical and visual experiences. In addition to exciting laser shows, guests can now immerse themselves in a full dome musical experience featuring…
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Sertoma, Inc. awards grant to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind to provide advanced training for speech therapists
April 24, 2018The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind is enhancing services for deaf students who have good potential to develop speech and listening skills. A grant obtained through Sertoma,…
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BJU Grad David Dersch Promoted to Colonel
April 24, 2018
Chaplain David M. Dersch, Jr., a 1985 graduate of Bob Jones University, has recently been promoted to colonel by the United States Air Force Reserve. Colonel Dersch earned a BA…
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Tindall Utility Division Utilizes NQA-1 Program in New Project
April 24, 2018Tindall Corporation’s Utility Division manufactured APS hatch plugs for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Arizona, the largest nuclear plant in the United States. GC Carolina Energy Solutions approached…
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Instructors ‘Lead the Way’ at Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies
April 24, 2018Instructors at the Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies, located at White Knoll High, prepare students for immediate success after graduation by teaching hands-on skills and job readiness.…
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Bobbitt Design Build launches new website showcasing state-of-the-art commercial and industrial buildings
April 24, 2018Bobbitt Design Build is proud to unveil its new modern, mobile-responsive website at www.bobbitt.com. In its new iteration, the website highlights the commercial construction company’s single-source delivery method and core…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Lancaster County joins South Carolina I-77 Alliance
April 24, 2018
Lancaster County will be joining the South Carolina I-77 Alliance, the public-private partnership that promotes business and industrial opportunities in the corridor from Charlotte to Columbia. Effective July 1, Lancaster…
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Friends of the Library sponsor Newberry Sin – May 1
April 24, 2018Friends of the Newberry County Library System features a literary luncheon with award-winning mystery author C. Hope Clark as keynote. The luncheon is a kickoff celebration for the release…
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SJ&P chooses Endeavor for its Greenville office location
April 24, 2018
Jacksonville, Fla.-based advertising agency services Zaxby’s account and others from offices at Endeavor Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that SJ&P, a Jacksonville, Fla. full-service…
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Bobbitt Design Build launches new website showcasing state-of-the-art commercial and industrial buildings
April 24, 2018
Bobbitt Design Build is proud to unveil its new modern, mobile-responsive website at www.bobbitt.com. In its new iteration, the website highlights the commercial construction company’s single-source delivery method and core…
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Instructors ‘Lead the Way’ at Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies
April 24, 2018Instructors at the Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies, located at White Knoll High, prepare students for immediate success after graduation by teaching hands-on skills and job readiness.…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018
Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 23
April 23, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/20/2018 to 04/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 3 3,808 $20,911,809 $131,270,520 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 23
April 23, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/20/2018 to 04/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 3 3,808 $20,911,809 $131,270,520 2…
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Charleston RISE announces the launch of its new website
April 23, 2018
Charleston RISE, a grassroots parent-advocacy coalition that seeks great public schools for all children in the Charleston County School District (CCSD), is excited to announce the launch of its official…
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Citadel cadets, faculty and partners honored for civic engagement
April 23, 2018Citadel cadets, faculty and partners are being recognized for their commitment to service learning and civic engagement by South Carolina Campus Compact (SCCC). SCCC is a coalition of 17 South Carolina…
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Greenville Technical College and S.C. Army National Guard open joint use facility at SCTAC
April 23, 2018Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the South Carolina Army National Guard have opened a shared facility at 915 Perimeter Road, in the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC). With…
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Bob Jones University Collegian staff wins SCPA awards
April 23, 2018
The South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) recognized staff members of Bob Jones University’s student newspaper, The Collegian, with multiple awards at the Collegiate Annual News Contest Friday, April 20, at Winthrop…
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Three named to endowed professorships
April 23, 2018Wofford College has named three professors to endowed professorships, recognizing their excellence in teaching and their leadership and creativity. They are: Dr. Christine Sorrell Dinkins, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor…
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Kristi Matthews Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
April 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kristi Matthews as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Growing up in a real estate family, Kristi was inspired by the joy finding…
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Furman University to hold Spring Commencement May 5
April 23, 2018
Frances Ligler, a 1972 Furman University graduate and the Lampe Distinguished Professor in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Design Specialist
April 23, 2018
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Don Doty as Design Specialist. Doty has more than 30 years of piping and mechanical design experience. He previously…
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Fulbright grant awarded to Furman senior Clair Pullan
April 23, 2018
Claire Pullan, a Furman University senior from Aiken, has won a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for an English Teaching Assistantship for the 2018-2019 academic year from the U.S. Department…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held at SC State House April 25 to celebrate disability and further disability rights
April 23, 2018On April 25, disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers of independence for people with disabilities. The rally will include several…
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Next-door neighbor makes major investment in International African American Museum
April 23, 2018
$1 Million Boost from BMW Pushes Museum Toward Goal Global automotive manufacturer BMW has invested $1 million in the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM). This leadership gift to the…
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Next-door neighbor makes major investment in International African American Museum
April 23, 2018
$1 Million Boost from BMW Pushes Museum Toward Goal Global automotive manufacturer BMW has invested $1 million in the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM). This leadership gift to the…
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LCSD major elected to state jail administrator board
April 23, 2018
The major over the Lexington County Detention Center has been elected to the South Carolina Jail Administrators Association’s board of directors. Maj. Kevin Jones will serve as the second…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to combat flow of illegal contraband into prisons
April 23, 2018Executive Order 2018-16 Waives Procurement and Human Resource Regulations for Department of Corrections Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to combat flow of illegal contraband into prisons
April 23, 2018Executive Order 2018-16 Waives Procurement and Human Resource Regulations for Department of Corrections Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department…
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Cinco de Meow pet special
April 23, 2018What: Columbia Animal Services will be holding a Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. All dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
April 23, 2018Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Seeking…
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Blythewood teacher nominated for the Harris History Teacher Award
April 23, 2018
Mr. Scott Auspelmyer of Blythewood High School was nominated for the Harris History Teacher Award by Coastal Carolina University, administrator of the National History Day program in South Carolina. The…
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Hot Club of San Francisco presents Cinema Vivant
April 23, 2018Imagine yourself in the idyllic French countryside in the 1930’s. Sometime before dark, a gypsy caravan sets up camp in a field outside of town, luring the locals out for…
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Tolar proposes transparency measures for county government
April 23, 2018Lexington County Councilman Ned Tolar wants taxpayers to know exactly how their tax dollars are being spent. Tolar, who represents the West Columbia area and portions of Lexington, is pushing…
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Lourie Center celebrates Older Americans Month
April 23, 2018
Each May, the Lourie Center joins the nation in a celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2018 theme, Engage at Every Age,emphasizes that you are never too old (or young)…
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Irmo High School in partnership with the Irmo High School Education Foundation has selected members for its 2018 Hall of Fame
April 23, 2018
The inductees are: Tammy Maier, Terry Knecht Dozier, Captain Dan McCollum, Stewart Mungo, Caroline Potter and Teresa Wilson. Tammy Maier is a 1988 graduate of Irmo High School. Following graduation,…
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School District Five student named finalist for South Carolina High School writing contest
April 23, 2018
Spring Hill High School senior Braden Holst has been named a finalist in the fifth South Carolina High School writing contest. The topic for the contest was “How can we…
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South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards
April 23, 2018
Nine organizations receive state funds as part of Startup Fuel Challenge The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as…
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South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards
April 23, 2018
Nine organizations receive state funds as part of Startup Fuel Challenge The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as…
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Colliers International welcomes Ryan McCue as Brokerage Associate, expands land brokerage services
April 23, 2018
McCue to focus on timber acreage and recreational land. Colliers International | South Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan McCue as a Brokerage Associate in its Columbia…
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Magnificent Russians an the Mighty 8 – May 6
April 23, 2018May 6, 3 PM Richland Public Library, Main. 1431 Assembly St. Columbia 29201 FREE and open to the public Join Palmetto Chamber Orchestra for its grand finale…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with funding for scholarships
April 23, 2018Nephron Pharmaceuticals Supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with Funding for Scholarships Gift will support four meal plan scholarships for students from the Midlands The South Carolina…
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William Edward Simpson III joins the Garlington Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 23, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that William “Willie” Edward Simpson has joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as a sales associate. Originally from Concord, NC, Simpson…
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