Felicia Page joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
September 26, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Felicia Page as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Felicia joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience at another Upstate real estate firm. She…
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Coker College hires new faculty members
September 26, 2016
Dr. Susan Daniels Henderson, Associate Provost and Dean of the Faculty of Coker College, has announced the addition of nine full-time faculty members for the 2016-2017 academic year: Dr. Julie…
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Northeast Presbyterian Church launches “Legacy of Faith” campaign
September 26, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Northeast Presbyterian Church (PCA) senior pastor, Dr. George Crow, says, “The calling that God has welded to [his] heart in recent months” is now being…
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Doctors Care now offers low-cost hearing exams, hearing aid discounts
September 26, 2016Doctors Care urgent care, the largest urgent care provider group in South Carolina, has partnered with TruHearing to begin offering low-cost hearing exams and name-brand hearing aids at significantly discounted…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $10,000 to expand welding program
September 26, 2016
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation announced a $10,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation, the non-profit arm of Dominion. Dominion is one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of…
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CBRE to market International Mercantile Park
September 26, 2016Southeastern real estate investment company, Tarrant Real Estate hires CBRE as the exclusive real estate services partner for International Mercantile Park, a 70-acre industrial park in Berkeley County. International Mercantile…
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Guignard Park announces grand re-opening; new improvements
September 26, 2016It’s official! The City of Cayce’s Guignard Park will reopen on Saturday, October 15th at 11:00am. Please join us for the grand reopening festivities that morning! The park is reopening…
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Jackson hires Frank Alarid as CDL, Event Specialist
September 26, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Frank Alarid as a CDL, Event Specialist based in the company’s San Diego office.…
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Michelle Roach joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 26, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michelle Roach has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. After attending Greenville Technical College, she worked for nine…
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United Ministries announces new identity for 46 year old nonprofit focused on ending homelessness and reducing poverty in Greenville
September 26, 2016
Organization Enters New Phase of Growth with New Brand Identity United Ministries, which recently joined forces with the Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN), has announced the new identity for…
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ASAP Mechanical under new management
September 26, 2016
Lander Cason announced today that he had acquired ASAP Mechanical, Inc. from Matt Lawson who founded ASAP Mechanical in 2003. ASAP Mechanical is a heating and air conditioning service. They…
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Wagner Wealth Management expands to Atlanta
September 26, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Robert Goggin as the firm’s first financial advisor based in Atlanta. Goggin comes to Wagner Wealth Management from Peachtree Capital in Atlanta. Additionally, he worked…
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Carolina Biotech Group receives funding from Benefitfocus Fund
September 26, 2016
Organization receives grant to promote biotech entrepreneurship in SC The Carolina Biotech Group, a state-wide 501(c)(3) young professional organization, recently received a $5,000 grant to promote biotech and healthcare training…
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Carolina Biotech Group receives funding from Benefitfocus Fund
September 26, 2016
Organization receives grant to promote biotech entrepreneurship in SC The Carolina Biotech Group, a state-wide 501(c)(3) young professional organization, recently received a $5,000 grant to promote biotech and healthcare training…
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Dates set for fall waste pesticide collections
September 26, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides. The pesticide and chemical program is open…
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Dates set for fall waste pesticide collections
September 26, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides. The pesticide and chemical program is open…
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Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
September 26, 2016
New development to bring more than $270 million investment and 350 new jobs Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The…
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Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
September 26, 2016
New development to bring more than $270 million investment and 350 new jobs Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The…
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Colliers International announces new Healthcare Services line for South Carolina, new Director of Healthcare Services
September 26, 2016
William Beaman to lead statewide coordination of Colliers service lines to serve healthcare providers’ real estate needs Colliers International, South Carolina announced the creation of a new service line for…
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Colliers International announces new Healthcare Services line for South Carolina, new Director of Healthcare Services
September 26, 2016
William Beaman to lead statewide coordination of Colliers service lines to serve healthcare providers’ real estate needs Colliers International, South Carolina announced the creation of a new service line for…
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UST Logistical Systems to locate headquarters in Greenville County
September 26, 2016
Logistics Company Investing $1.6 Million And Consolidating Operations In South Carolina UST Logistical Systems (UST), a national third-party logistics company, is launching its first operations in Greenville County. The new…
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UST Logistical Systems to locate headquarters in Greenville County
September 26, 2016
Logistics Company Investing $1.6 Million And Consolidating Operations In South Carolina UST Logistical Systems (UST), a national third-party logistics company, is launching its first operations in Greenville County. The new…
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Mayor Benjamin, Richland Library, Parks and Recreation to launch Books 2 Boys initiative
September 26, 2016
USC men’s basketball coach Frank Martin, Corey Miller, Cocky to attend kickoff COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, in collaboration with the Richland Library and City of Columbia Parks…
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Students cultivate community service at White Knoll Middle
September 26, 2016What started out as a math class has morphed into a community service project on the grounds of White Knoll Middle School. Approximately 50 students and staff planted or harvested…
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Students cultivate community service at White Knoll Middle
September 26, 2016
What started out as a math class has morphed into a community service project on the grounds of White Knoll Middle School. Approximately 50 students and staff planted or harvested…
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RBC Heritage begins sustainability certification
September 24, 2016
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation announced that it has taken steps, in partnership with the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) and The Sea Pines Resort, to attain…
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Wounded Warrior Project challenges group to heal at rehabilitative mental health gathering
September 24, 2016LONG CREEK, SC – Injured veterans seeking treatment for combat stress recently received a new healing perspective through a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) multi-day mental health workshop. The five-day rehabilitative…
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SC Department of Agriculture awarded $3.5 million grant to implement Food Safety Modernization Act
September 23, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture was recently awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Food and Drug Administration to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule…
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SC Department of Agriculture awarded $3.5 million grant to implement Food Safety Modernization Act
September 23, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture was recently awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Food and Drug Administration to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule…
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Roads meeting planned in Chapin for Sept. 29
September 23, 2016Rep. Chip Huggins, Rep. Nathan Ballentine and Senator Ronnie Cromer are joining together to host a meeting on the state of roads in the greater Chapin and Irmo areas with…
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Lexington One graduates receive Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarships
September 23, 2016Five Lexington County School District One graduates are among the 2016 Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarship recipients. The leading Midlands philanthropy group, Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded 94 scholarships totaling…
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Carolina Technology Conference expands to two days
September 23, 2016
To meet a growing demand for the latest information on technology and security, the Carolina Technology Conference & Expo will expand to two days for its 2016 event in Columbia,…
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Lexington One graduates receive Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarships
September 23, 2016Five Lexington County School District One graduates are among the 2016 Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarship recipients. The leading Midlands philanthropy group, Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded 94 scholarships totaling…
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Lexington One Board conducts Superintendent Little’s review
September 23, 2016
During the September 20, 2016 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board met in executive session to conduct Superintendent Gregory D. Little’s interim performance…
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Roads meeting planned in Chapin for Sept. 29
September 23, 2016Rep. Chip Huggins, Rep. Nathan Ballentine and Senator Ronnie Cromer are joining together to host a meeting on the state of roads in the greater Chapin and Irmo areas with…
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Coker announces record enrollment for fall 2016
September 22, 2016
Enrollment for the fall of 2016 is the largest in Coker College’s 108-year history. The four traditional undergraduate classes are the largest the school has ever enrolled (811 students) with…
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City Parks to celebrate Halloween
September 22, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to celebrate Halloween at one of several family-friendly events scheduled at the City’s parks, including the Spooktacular Halloween Carnival…
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Lexington County Fire Service kicks off annual Jeff Chavis Boot Drive
September 22, 2016
Lexington County Fire Service firefighters will be stationed at various locations throughout Lexington County beginning Thursday, Sept. 22, to kick off the annual Jeff Chavis Boot Drive. The drive supports…
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United Way of the Midlands brings National Summit on Education to the Midlands
September 22, 2016
In partnership with America’s Promise Alliance and AT&T, this week United Way of the Midlands hosted the nationally recognized GradNation Community Summit at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus. The summit,…
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Terminix announces six promotions in North & South Carolina
September 22, 2016Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), an award-winning pest control company in regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, is proud to announce the promotions of six employees. “Terminix has been…
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Lexington One announces Teachers of the Year
September 22, 2016Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools each chose one teacher to represent them in the 2016–2017 Teacher of the Year process. Those honorees are: Carolina Springs Elementary First-Grade Teacher…
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Columbia Empowerment Zone Inc. announces new business in the city
September 22, 2016
The Columbia Empowerment Zone Inc. staff held an invitation only drop-in gathering on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 to welcome the Ohmega Group, LLC to the City of Columbia. The Ohmega…
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Greenville Women Giving announces 2016-2017 board
September 22, 2016
Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s collective philanthropic organization, announced the individuals serving on its board during the 2016-2017 season. Its board of directors includes business, community and civic leaders…
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DX Marketing wins global award for cloud data management innovation
September 22, 2016DX Marketing (DXM), which has an office at Endeavor in downtown Greenville, has received the coveted Oracle Excellence Award in the category of Cloud Platform Innovation – Data Management.…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art announces the 701 CCA Prize 2016 Finalists
September 22, 2016
701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia, S.C., is excited to announce that the finalists for the 701 CCA Prize 2016 are Colleen Critcher of Florence, Yvette Cummings of Conway…
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Main entrance at Owens Field Park to close for construction
September 22, 2016The main entrance at Owens Field Park will close to traffic on Monday, Sept. 26 due to the park’s new construction and renovation project, the City of Columbia Parks &…
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EdVenture executive Louis Fawcett named Outstanding Fundraising Executive
September 22, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture’s Senior Vice President of Principal Gifts, Louis Fawcett will be recognized as the Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the S.C. Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising…
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Senators introduce legislation aimed at bolstering support for Israel
September 22, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), John McCain (R-Arizona), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) today introduced legislation…
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Senators introduce legislation aimed at bolstering support for Israel
September 22, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), John McCain (R-Arizona), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) today introduced legislation…
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Lexington One announces Teachers of the Year
September 22, 2016Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools each chose one teacher to represent them in the 2016–2017 Teacher of the Year process. Those honorees are: Carolina Springs Elementary First-Grade Teacher…
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