Nominees Announced for 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards
August 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Nominees have been announced for the 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizing businesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forward in…
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County Conservation Commission Seeking Preservation Opportunities
August 20, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – August 20, 2012 – The Dorchester County Conservation Commission, the citizen board appointed to make land conservation recommendations to County Council, is seeking Dorchester County land…
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2012 Magnolia Gardens Photo Contest winners announced
August 15, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 15, 2012 – Three South Carolina photographers took the top prizes in the 2012 Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Photo Contest. The winners, the title of their…
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Market Ready training – Food producers register now for August 30 workshop
August 13, 2012CONWAY, SC – August 13, 2012 – Food producers interested in learning how to sell products directly to restaurant chefs and retail managers are invited to attend a South Carolina…
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Export Growth Benefits South Carolina Companies
August 13, 2012Six month 2012 South Carolina merchandise exports are up 4 percent over same period last yearWASHINGTON – August 13, 2012 – The International Trade Administration (ITA) recently announced new export…
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Export Growth Benefits South Carolina Companies
August 13, 2012Six month 2012 South Carolina merchandise exports are up 4 percent over same period last yearWASHINGTON – August 13, 2012 – The International Trade Administration(ITA) recently announced new export data…
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Dig South Conference Extends Call For Presenters To August 24
August 6, 2012Tickets for conference celebrating the Southeastern knowledge economy go on sale October 1 CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2012 – The first annual Dig South interactiveconference and expo has extended the…
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SC Economics calls for Young Entrepreneur Nominations
August 6, 2012Do you know a student who has what it takes to be South Carolina’s next Young Entrepreneur award winner? SC Economics, a COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – When…
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SC Economics calls for Young Entrepreneur Nominations
August 6, 2012Do you know a student who has what it takes to be South Carolina’s next Young Entrepreneur award winner? COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – When Mark Zuckerberg created…
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King Street Garbage and Trash Collection Pilot Program
August 1, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 1, 2012 – The City of Charleston will begin a pilot program on King Street between Spring Street and Broad Street on October 1, 2012 to…
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CofC Professors Confirm Summerville Earthquake
July 31, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 31, 2012 – The S.C. Earthquake Education and Preparedness Program at the College of Charleston confirms that a minor magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred at 4:53 a.m.…
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Southern Living Showcase Home Coming to Myrtle Beach
July 24, 2012Preparations Made for Southern Living Showcase Home. Classic Announces Marketing Strategies, Inc. as Agency of Record MYRTLE BEACH, SC – July 24, 2012 – Marketing Strategies, Inc. has been chosen as…
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Operation Move-Out
July 23, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 23, 2012 – A large number of leases for rental properties in downtown Charleston are over at the end of July. In the past, this has…
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Jonna Palmer, IOM of Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
July 12, 2012A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, DC – July 12, 2012 – Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of…
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Lisa Randle named director of research and education at Magnolia Gardens
July 9, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 9, 2012 – Lisa Randle, a former conference program coordinator at the College of Charleston, has been named director of research and education at Magnolia Plantation…
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Keep up with Dorchester Emergency Management on Facebook and Twitter
July 2, 2012SUMMERVILLE, SC – July 2, 2012 – The Dorchester County Emergency Management Department is now utilizing Facebook and Twitter to share information regarding emergency preparedness and individual readiness, as well…
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“Salute from the Shore III” military flyover of the South Carolina coast
July 2, 2012Flown July 4th by last armed forces to leave Iraq! CHARLESTON, SC – July 2, 2012 – Beachgoers will be treated to low-altitude flyover of F-16s to Honor American Armed…
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Make sure July 4th celebrations stay safe
July 2, 2012N. CHARLESTON, SC – July 2, 2012 – Fireworks, family gatherings and grilling out are a traditional part of Independence Day celebrations. But the Trident Burn Clinic wants individuals to…
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Nominations Open for 8th Annual Excellence In Workplace Diversity Awards
June 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 26, 2012 – Nominations are now open for the 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizing businesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forward in…
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Nominations Open for 8th Annual Excellence In Workplace Diversity Awards
June 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 26, 2012 – Nominations are now open for the 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizing businesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forward in…
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SC Ports Plans $147 Million in Capital Spending for Year, 8% Container Growth
June 18, 2012Charleston Container Volume Up 10% in May CHARLESTON, SC – June 18, 2012 – On the heels of a 10 percent increasein container volume last month, the South Carolina Ports…
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City of Charleston to Accept Award-Winning Painting
June 15, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 15, 2012 – The City of Charleston will be presented with the painting that won the 2012 Mayor’s Purchase Award, Dusk at King and Queen,by renowned…
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SC Chamber Accepting Applications for S.C. Big 50
June 13, 2012Applications due Aug. 10 for ranking of the state’s largest employers COLUMBIA, SC – June 13, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce,the state’s unified voice of business, is…
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SC Chamber Accepting Applications for S.C. Big 50
June 13, 2012Applications due Aug. 10 for ranking of the state’s largest employers COLUMBIA, SC – June 13, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce,the state’s unified voice of business, is…
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Life Industries Honored with Export Achievement Award
June 11, 2012Company has been aggressively pursuing the exports…and succeeding! CHARLESTON, SC – June 11, 2012 – Life Industries president and CEO, Grace Schmidt, , was awarded the U.S. Commercial Service’s Export…
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Brookgreen Gardens Frogwatch USA Training
June 8, 2012Thursday, June 14, 3-4:30p.m. & Saturday June 30, 10:30 a.m.-noon PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC – June 7, 2012 – Frogwatch USA is a citizen-science program sponsoredby AZA institutions throughout the…
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Future Leaders Alert! 2012-2013 Leadership Charleston
June 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 6, 2012 – Applications are now available for the 2012-2013Leadership Charleston Program produced by the Charleston Metro Chamberof Commerce. Application deadline is Friday, June 29, 2012.…
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S.C. Chamber Associate Named Association Executive of the Year
June 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 5, 2012 – Tish Anderson, associate vice presidentof programs and events at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, hasbeen named the 2012 Association Executive of the…
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Dorchester County EMS Receives Accreditation for Excellent Service
May 21, 2012SUMMERVILLE, SC – May 28, 2012 – Dorchester County EMS has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) for its compliance with national standards of excellence.…
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Santee Cooper's Overton Park beach opening May 26
May 16, 2012MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper’s Overton Park, a 400-footbeachfront swimming area on Lake Moultrie, opens Saturday, May 26, andremains open through Labor Day. Overton is open daily to the…
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Container Traffic at SC Ports Up 8% in April
May 16, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 16, 2012 – Container volume in the Port ofCharleston rose nearly 8 percent last month over 2011 levels, in resultsannounced during the South Carolina Ports Authority’s…
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Fred Powell Joins Homeowners Mortgage as Senior Vice President
May 15, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 15, 2012 – Fred Powell is the newest member of the Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises leadership team. Powell will serve as Senior Vice President of Retail Sales…
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Mangini begins 1,000 mile run for Parkinson’s awareness
May 9, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 9, 2012 – James Mangini began his 1,000 mile trek today to New York raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease. Prior to that, about 50…
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Mangini begins 1,000 mile run for Parkinson’s awareness
May 9, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 9, 2012 – James Mangini began his 1,000 miletrek to New York raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’sdisease. Prior to that, about 50 supporters, including North…
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Welch Promoted to Regional Manager at Homeowners Mortgage
May 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2012 – Wonida Welch is new regional manager at Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises. She most recently served as branch manager and mortgage loan originator with the…
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Homeowners Mortgage Welcomes New Managing Director
May 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2012 – Spence Cosby has joined Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. Cosby will help to lead the full-service, mortgage-banking company…
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Garden lovers and school children will flock to Magnolia
May 7, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 3, 2012 – Several hundred garden lovers and school children are expected to visit Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Friday, May 11, as part of the…
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CKYH Picks Charleston for New Asia Service
May 2, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 2, 2012 – The CKYHalliance of ocean carries has picked the Port ofCharleston for a new, weekly container service withcoverage across Northeast Asia. The AWE-6 is…
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Young & Free South Carolina Fundraises for Water Missions International
April 24, 2012Change for Change Campaign to raise money for a water purification system in AfricaN.CHARLESTON, SC – April 24, 2012 – Young & Free South Carolina,powered by South Carolina Federal Credit…
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Charleston Box Volume Up 12% in March
April 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 17, 2012 – Container volume in the Port of Charleston rose 12 percent in March, the strongest month for containerized traffic at the port since October…
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Charleston National Walk @ Lunch Day Celebration Set for Marion Square
April 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 12, 2012 – Many Americans struggle to fit regular exercise into their busy schedules. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina says a 30-minute walk during the lunch…
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SC Business Week Now Accepting Applications and Sponsorships
April 10, 20122012 Business Week Presented by South Carolina Cable Television Association COLUMBIA, SC – April 10. 2012 – Student applications andsponsorships are being accepted for the prestigious South CarolinaBusiness Week, July…
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SC Business Week Now Accepting Applications and Sponsorships
April 10, 20122012 Business Week Presented by South Carolina Cable Television Association COLUMBIA, SC – April 10. 2012 – Student applications andsponsorships are being accepted for the prestigious South CarolinaBusiness Week, July…
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OnSite Power Services provides Emergency Generator Services to SC, NC and GA
April 6, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 5, 2012 – The Midlands welcomes OnSite Power Services, LLC and its Owner, Mark T. Bullock as a leading provider of emergency generator services, sales, and…
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Fashion Group International of Charleston Hosts The Best Of Fall/Winter 2012 International Collections Preview
April 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 6, 2012 – Fashion GroupInternational (FGI) returns to the spotlight with its Best OfFall/Winter 2012 International Collections video presentation fromParis, Milan, London and New York edited…
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Founder of Circa PR Charleston to speak at CSW 2012
April 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – Katie Kern, founder of Circa PR, isscheduled to speak and host a workshop at Columbia Style Week 2012 inJune. Founded by Katie Kern,…
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SC Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to Receive 2012 Global Vision Award
April 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 2, 2012 – The Columbia World Affairs announcesthat Robert M. “Bobby” Hitt III, South Carolina Secretary of Commerce,will receive the 2012 Global Vision Award. Hitt will…
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Magnolia officially joins elite group of camellia gardens
March 22, 2012PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – March 22, 2012 – With a handshake and a smile, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Wednesday officially joined an elite group of gardens around the world…
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Governor’s Mansion lit blue as part of 2012 Light the Way Campaign
March 22, 2012First Gentleman Michael Haley raises awareness of Down syndrome, cognitive research COLUMBIA, SC – March 22, 2012 – First Gentleman Michael Haley lit theSouth Carolina Governor’s Mansion blue last night to…
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SC Ports' February Container Volume up 9%, Breakbulk Up 118%
March 20, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 20, 2012 – Containervolume in the Port of Charleston rose 9.2 percent inFebruary compared to the same month last year, inresults announced at the regular meeting…
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