South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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SC Housing Hall of Fame to Induct Three New Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame trustees have announced that F. William “Bill” Hargrove, Sr., Hank Chardos and W.B. “Bill” Cox, Sr. will be inducted into…
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SC Housing Hall of Fame to Induct Three New Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame trustees have announced that F. William “Bill” Hargrove, Sr., Hank Chardos and W.B. “Bill” Cox, Sr. will be inducted into…
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Rosenfeld Einstein Adds Carmon Hughes to Employee Benefits Team
July 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – July 2, 2014 – Employee benefits professional Carmon Hughes has joined the benefits administration team at Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, as a…
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Ahead of Tropical Storm Arthur, FEMA Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prepare, Listen to Local Officials
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its National Watch Center in Washington and its regional office in Atlanta, and in coordination with the National Weather Service…
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Ahead of Tropical Storm Arthur, FEMA Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prepare, Listen to Local Officials
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its National Watch Center in Washington and its regional office in Atlanta, and in coordination with the National Weather Service…
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The American Red Cross Urges South Carolinians to Prepare for First Tropical Storm of Hurricane Season
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC — The Red Cross urges South Carolinians to take the time now to get prepared for the first tropical storm of hurricane season that could affect the Carolinas by Thursday. Everyone is…
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The American Red Cross Urges South Carolinians to Prepare for First Tropical Storm of Hurricane Season
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC — The Red Cross urges South Carolinians to take the time now to get prepared for the first tropical storm of hurricane season that could affect the Carolinas by Thursday. Everyone is…
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ReWiGo hires new Program Director
July 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has hired Hannah Wickline as its new program director. Wickline grew up in southern Ohio before finding her way to the Carolinas. …
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – In advance of tomorrow’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement: .…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – In advance of tomorrow’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement: .…
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Rogers Brothers Farm to Establish New Peanut Facility in Darlington County
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Rogers Brothers Farm, a crop producer based in Hartsville, S.C., will establish a new peanut facility in Darlington County. The $6 million investment is expected to generate 30 new…
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Rogers Brothers Farm to Establish New Peanut Facility in Darlington County
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Rogers Brothers Farm, a crop producer based in Hartsville, S.C., will establish a new peanut facility in Darlington County. The $6 million investment is expected to generate 30 new…
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Best Places to Work in South Carolina Announced
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Group and SCBIZ unveiled the 50 winning companies of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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Best Places to Work in South Carolina Announced
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Group and SCBIZ unveiled the 50 winning companies of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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Fruit Of The Loom To Double Size Of Berkeley County Distribution Center
July 2, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 49 New Jobs In Summerville BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Fruit of the Loom announced today plans to expand the company’s Berkeley County distribution center. The addition…
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Fruit Of The Loom To Double Size Of Berkeley County Distribution Center
July 2, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 49 New Jobs In Summerville BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Fruit of the Loom announced today plans to expand the company’s Berkeley County distribution center. The addition…
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H. Donald Sellers Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
July 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – H. Donald Sellers, a senior litigator in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville, SC office, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Sellers…
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SC Bar Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Byron E. Gipson, Christopher R. Koon, Mary E. Sharp, Elizabeth H. Warner and William K. Witherspoon to its board of directors.…
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SC Bar Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Byron E. Gipson, Christopher R. Koon, Mary E. Sharp, Elizabeth H. Warner and William K. Witherspoon to its board of directors.…
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Michelle Carter Joins Coldwell Banker Caine as Relocation Coordinator
July 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Michelle Carter as the Relocation Coordinator. She will be handling all outgoing referrals and incoming buyer referrals while maintaining relationships with relocation agents. Carter…
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CertusBank Announces Enhanced Small Business and Consumer Banking Capabilities
July 1, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — CertusBank, N.A. has announced three product offerings that enhance banking capabilities for consumer and small business customers. CertusBank recently introduced Mobile Check Deposit as a smart solution for making deposits.…
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Clemson Downs Hires Clemson Chamber Official as New Marketing Director
July 1, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson Downs Retirement Community has announced that Ruthie Millar has joined its team in a newly created marketing role. Millar will work to heighten external engagement by working with members of…
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Duke Energy Progress Customers in South Carolina to See Slight Increase in Fuel Rates
July 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Higher fuel costs caused by the extreme weather conditions associated with this winter’s polar vortex contributed to a slight increase in the fuel component of rates for…
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Pope Zeigler Governmental Attorney Larry Flynn Appointed to Memory Hold the Door Committee of South Carolina Bar
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Larry Flynn, an attorney with Pope Zeigler, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance, government, and utilities law, has been appointed to the South Carolina Bar’s Memory…
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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KEMET Presents Digi-Key with High-Service Distributor of the Year Award
July 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, recognized Digi-Key Corporation with the High-Service Distributor of the Year Award for fiscal year 2014. Digi-Key’s…
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Duke Energy Increases Quarterly Dividend Payment for Seventh Consecutive Year
July 1, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.795 per share, an increase of $0.015 per share or about 2 percent. This…
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Bon Secours Health System Takes Top Award from Practice GreenHealth
July 1, 2014MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD—Bon Secours Health System is pleased to announce it has been selected as the winner of Practice GreenHealth’s 2014 System for Change Award for the fourth consecutive year. This…
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Bon Secours St. Francis receives 2014 Women’s Health Excellence Award™
July 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is the recipient of the 2014 Women’s Health Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians…
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City Enters Candidate Selection Phase of Police Chief Search
July 1, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – In April, the City of Greenville announced that it would embark on a national search for a new police chief, following the announcement that former Police Chief Terri…
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Legal Guide Publisher Legal 500 Recognizes Nelson Mullins Attorneys, Practices
June 30, 2014Legal directory publisher The Legal 500 has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in two practice areas along with 10 attorneys. The practice areas and the attorneys noted in…
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Legal Guide Publisher Legal 500 Recognizes Nelson Mullins Attorneys, Practices
June 30, 2014
Legal directory publisher The Legal 500 has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in two practice areas along with 10 attorneys. The practice areas and the attorneys noted in…
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South Carolina Public Charter School Info Expos
June 30, 2014South Carolina locations from July 23 – August 6, 2014 ~ Looking for a school for your child? Come meet with staff and parents from the public charter schools serving…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Attorney Recognized by National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
June 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Jack Griffeth has been recognized for his mediation experience by The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). The NADN is an invitation-only organization…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces New Shareholders
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that Jennifer H. Joseph, Business Operations Manager; George T. McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR; and Julian D. Wilson, CCIM, have been elected new shareholders…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces New Shareholders
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that Jennifer H. Joseph, Business Operations Manager; George T. McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR; and Julian D. Wilson, CCIM, have been elected new shareholders…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Earns FACT Reaccreditation for Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
June 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – By maintaining full compliance with rigorous, international standards set by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), the Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at Bon…
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Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…
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Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…
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CresCom Bank Expands to Greenville, Names Frierson Upstate Market Leader & Executive VP
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank announced that it has expanded to the Upstate market this week, and has named Scott Frierson as its executive vice president and Upstate market leader. The…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo Elects New Slate Officers
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo unanimously elected a new slate of officers for the 2014-15 year. John Boyanoski will serve as the chairman of the organization. …
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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Immedion Hires Trent Kenelly as Sales Engineer
June 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the hiring of Trent Kenelly…
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Clemson Prof: Who Benefits from Public Displays of Activism in the Business Community?
June 30, 2014CLEMSON, SC – Long/short equity hedge funds have the ability to hold both long and short allocations in public equity. If the markets move as a fund manager hopes, the…
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Higginbotham Joins SMC Admissions Staff
June 30, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College is pleased to announce Kacie Hines Higginbotham has joined the SMC Admissions Office staff as an Admissions Counselor. Higginbotham will oversee the Newberry, Lexington,…
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ZWO Selects Three for “Fivers” 2014 Summer Internship Program
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski] has selected three students, two graphic design interns and one account management intern, from more than fifty applications for its annual summer intern…
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