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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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SHE – A Lifestyle and Shopping Experience Coming to Columbia, Greenville and Charleston
December 3, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – SHE is a celebration of everything woman . . . three days of fashion,beauty, cooking, entertaining, crafts and healthy living. It’s achance to…
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SHE – A Lifestyle and Shopping Experience Coming to Columbia, Greenville and Charleston
December 3, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – SHE is a celebration of everything woman . . . three days of fashion,beauty, cooking, entertaining, crafts and healthy living. It’s achance to…
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SC Christmas Tree Growers Association Delivers Trees to the Governor’s Mansion and Military Families
December 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – The Governor’s Mansion and five South Carolina military families are getting ready for Christmas thanks to the help of a member of the…
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“Have Yourself a Certified SC Christmas” with Great Holiday Recipes using Certified SC Grown Produce and Products
December 3, 2012COLUMBIA, 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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Shop one of the three State Farmers Markets this Weekend for the Perfect Christmas Tree
November 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – Get in the holiday spirit thisweekend by visiting one of the three State Farmers Markets to shop foryour family’s Christmas tree. Each market…
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Shop one of the three State Farmers Markets this Weekend for the Perfect Christmas Tree
November 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – Get in the holiday spirit this weekend by visiting one of the three State Farmers Markets to shop for your family’s Christmas tree. …
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SC State Housing Launches New Tax Credit Program
November 27, 2012Significant savings benefits for qualified homebuyers COLUMBIA,SC – November 27, 2012 – South Carolina homebuyers now have a powerfulnew tool to make their mortgages more affordable and save thousands ofdollars each…
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Beaufort Welcomes 7th Annual International Film Festival
November 27, 2012BEAUFORT, SC – November 27, 2012 – The Beaufort International Film Festival returns to the historic waterfront city for its seventh year and will feature approximately 30 independent films and…
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SC State Housing Launches New Tax Credit Program
November 27, 2012Significant savings benefits for qualified homebuyers COLUMBIA, SC – November 27, 2012 – South Carolina homebuyers now have a powerful new tool to make their mortgages more affordable and save thousands…
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Last Chance to Vote for 2012 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Nominee Lorri Unumb
November 26, 2012Deadline to vote is Nov. 29; Winner to be announced at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony on Nov. 30 DARLINGTON,SC – November 26, 2012 – Hurry! Only a few days…
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Blood Drive To Help Hurricane Sandy Victims
November 26, 2012Open to Public, Bloodmobile at Motley Rice LLC on Tuesday, Nov. 27 MT. PLEASANT, SC – November 26, 2012 – The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Motley…
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Last Chance to Vote for 2012 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Nominee Lorri Unumb
November 26, 2012Deadline to vote is Nov. 29; Winner to be announced at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony on Nov. 30 DARLINGTON,SC – November 26, 2012 – Hurry! Only a few days…
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Nominations Open For Community Volunteer Award
November 19, 2012City of Charleston to Present Annual Harold Koon Award CHARLESTON, SC – November 19, 2012 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced that the City of Charleston will accept nominations until…
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Paula Deen Supporting Bi-Lo’s Annual Holiday Hunger Relief Program
November 19, 2012BI-LO initiative to help local food banks feed Columbia-area families COLUMBIA,SC – November 19, 2012 – Author, entrepreneur and restaurateur, PaulaDeen, a longtime advocate for hunger relief, is teaming up with…
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Major maritime conference pushes ratification of international treaty
November 19, 2012Panelists say U.S. may be at competitive disadvantage by not adopting “MLC, 2006” CHARLESTON, SC – November 19, 2012 – Panelists at a major symposium on an international maritime agreement…
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Paula Deen Supporting Bi-Lo’s Annual Holiday Hunger Relief Program
November 19, 2012BI-LO initiative to help local food banks feed Columbia-area families COLUMBIA, SC – November 19, 2012 – Author, entrepreneur and restaurateur, Paula Deen, a longtime advocate for hunger relief, is teaming…
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Bishop Mark Lawrence and 34 Church Leaders Issue Open Letter Regarding Status of the Diocese of South Carolina
November 15, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – November 15, 2012 – “We are still here and by God’s grace we shall not only endure we shall prevail,” was the message in an open letter…
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Third year in a row: Clemson-Carolina rivalry game to be Santee Cooper Green-Powered
November 14, 2012MONCKS CORNER, SC – November 14, 2012 – Whether they chantC-L-E-M-S-O-N or GAME-COCK, fans at this year’s Clemson-Carolina rivalrygame will be able to chant one cheer together: G-R-E-E-N. That’sbecause for…
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Third year in a row: Clemson-Carolina rivalry game to be Santee Cooper Green-Powered
November 14, 2012MONCKS CORNER, SC – November 14, 2012 – Whether they chant C-L-E-M-S-O-N or GAME-COCK, fans at this year’s Clemson-Carolina rivalry game will be able to chant one cheer together: G-R-E-E-N.…
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Nominations Open for SBA’s 2013 Small Business Awards
November 14, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2012 – The Small BusinessAdministration’s South Carolina District Office is now acceptingnominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awards include: Small Business Person of…
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Nominations Open for SBA’s 2013 Small Business Awards
November 14, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2012 – The Small BusinessAdministration’s South Carolina District Office is now acceptingnominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awards include: Small Business Person of…
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Medal of Honor Recipient James L. Stone Passes Away at 89
November 13, 2012Earned Nation’s Highest Award for Valor during the Korean War MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – November 12, 2012 – The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Colonel James L. Stone,…
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Magnolia offers free admission during Veterans Day observance
November 7, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – November 7, 2012 – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is offering free admission on Sunday, Nov. 11, and Monday, Nov. 12, to active duty military personnel and veterans…
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Marcali Yacht International Launches Leading Edge Security Division for Marine Industry
October 31, 2012FT. MYERS, FL – October 31, 2012 – Marcali Yacht Brokerage & Consulting, LLC, a leading and innovative brokerage, management and yachting services agency headquartered in Southwest Florida announces the…
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Dig South Festival Launches Ticket Sales via Kickstarter Campaign
October 30, 2012Charleston’s First Crowdfunded Festival Offers Exclusive Tickets for the Next 40 Days CHARLESTON, SC – October 30, 2012 – DIG SOUTH Festival, the premier event celebrating the Southeastern knowledge economy, announces…
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Whole Foods Donates to Charleston Parks Conservancy
October 29, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – October 29, 2012 – Whole Foods Market in Mount Pleasant presented a check for $4,265 to the Charleston Parks Conservancy. The Conservancy was the recipient of the…
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Casey Timer joins KLM Environmental as director of sales and marketing
October 29, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – October 29, 2012 – KLM Environmental, LLC, a full service environmental services firm located in Goose Creek, S.C., has added Casey L. Timer as director of sales…
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Crosby Named Horry County’s New Fire/Rescue Chief
October 22, 2012CONWAY, SC – October 22, 2012 – After a national search, Frederick Crosby, Hanover County (VA) Fire/EMS Chief, was named the permanent fire/rescue chief Tuesday night at the Horry County…
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Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $250,000 in grants
October 17, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Midlands Housing Trust Fund, an initiative of United Way of the Midlands, has received over $250,000 in grants from Richland County, the…
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Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $250,000 in grants
October 17, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Midlands Housing Trust Fund, aninitiative of United Way of the Midlands, has received over $250,000 ingrants from Richland County, the City of…
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Wheeler Joins South Carolina Ports Authority Sales Team
October 17, 2012Charleston Container Volumes Sees Highest Quarter in Four Years CHARLESTON, SC – October 17, 2012 – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has hired John M. Wheeler to the position of Vice…
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