Companies Honored For Excellence In Workplace Diversity
September 14, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 14, 2012 – Winners have been announced forthe 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizingbusinesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forwardin diversity initiatives. Several…
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Charleston Box Volume Up 19% in August
September 14, 2012Port of Charleston Tops List of East and Gulf Ports in Magazine Survey CHARLESTON, SC – September 14, 201 2- Container volume in the Port of Charleston saw another double-digit increase…
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Natural Hideaway Medispa Moving to King and John
September 13, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 13, 2012 – Taunya White, owner of Natural Hideaway MediSpa, announced she is relocating her business from 217 Calhoun Street to a second floor space at…
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Darlington Raceway Blood Drive Collects 218 Units of Blood on September 11
September 12, 2012DARLINGTON, SC – September 12, 2012 – Due to the gracious generosityof its fans and community members, the Darlington Raceway Blood Drivecollected 218 units of blood during its annual event…
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King Street Box Truck/Multi-Axle Commercial Loading Pilot Program
September 12, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 12, 2012 – Effective September 15, 2012, the City of Charleston will begin a six month pilot program to change 14 Loading Zones located on King…
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Darlington Raceway Blood Drive Collects 218 Units of Blood on September 11
September 12, 2012DARLINGTON, SC – September 12, 2012 – Due to the gracious generosity of its fans and community members, the Darlington Raceway Blood Drive collected 218 units of blood during its…
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Scott Howell named manager of Magnolia’s main house
September 10, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 10, 2012 – Scott Howell has been named manager of the main house at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Howell oversees daily tours of the house, a…
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Area’s First Southern Living Showcase Home Debuts Friday
August 29, 2012MYRTLE BEACH, SC – August 29, 2012 – The Southern Living ShowcaseHome by Classic, located on 7464 Catena Lane in Seville at Grande Dunes,opens to the public this Friday, August…
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Area’s First Southern Living Showcase Home Debuts Friday
August 29, 2012MYRTLE BEACH, SC – August 29, 2012 – The Southern Living Showcase Home by Classic, located on 7464 Catena Lane in Seville at Grande Dunes, opens to the public this…
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New Carolina Forest Library to Open September 4
August 27, 2012CONWAY, SC – August 27, 2012 – Horry County announces that the new Horry County Memorial Library Carolina Forest Branch will open to the public on Tuesday, September 4, at…
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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Ag Producers Bring Increased Value to Their Products
August 21, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – August 21, 2012 – USDA Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack invites agricultural producers to apply for Value Added ProducerGrants (VAPG) by the October 15, 2012 deadline to increase the…
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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Ag Producers Bring Increased Value to Their Products
August 21, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – August 21, 2012 – USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack invites agricultural producers to apply for Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG) by the October 15, 2012 deadline to…
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Sara Watson Visits South Carolina to Talk About Early Childhood Development
August 20, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – August 20, 2012 – Dr. Sara Watson, director of ReadyNation, was the keynote speaker at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Meeting of Membership. Watson was invited…
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Nominees Announced for 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards
August 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Nominees have been announced for the8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizingbusinesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forwardin diversity initiatives. Several…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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