Nelson Weston serves as Communications/PR Intern for ZWO
August 11, 2016ZWO Branding and Marketing selected Nelson Weston as a 2016 communications/public relations intern. Weston’s focus has been public relations, social media content development, brand awareness, and project management. Prior to…
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1×1 Design announces Anna Fender elected to Leadership Columbia Advisory Board
August 11, 20161×1 Design announced that Anna Fender, IIDA, LEED AP has been elected to serve on the 2016-2017 Leadership Columbia Advisory Board. A graduate of the program in 2013, Anna will…
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Free gardening workshop series
August 11, 2016The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of Gardening Workshops designed to provide participants with the tools needed to start and maintain a healthy garden.…
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Tax-Free weekend helps benefit Palmetto Place
August 11, 2016Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter hosted a donation drive over the state’s Tax-Free weekend, bringing in enough school supplies to fill backpacks for 20 children. “We had so many groups…
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The Children’s Wellbeing challenge has selected “PASOs’ Early Childhood Initiative” as a Pioneer!
August 11, 2016PASOs’ selection came after a thorough screening process in which 284 entries were considered by peers, trusted reviewers, and Ashoka staff. The PASOs Early Childhood Initiative is one of about…
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Darron Meares named education chair for National Auctioneers Association
August 11, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina-based auctioneer Darron Meares has been named chair of the National Auctioneers Association’s Education Institute, which oversees the organization’s numerous educational programs. “This is one of…
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EdVenture announces EdCeptional Kids Open House and Kids Mini Conference
August 11, 2016TWO UPCOMING EVENTS WILL PROVIDE A FORUM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES EdVenture’s EdCeptional Kids program will host two events to reach the caretakers of children with disabilities. An open house…
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Town of Ridgeville Supports Red Cross Heroes for Fire Survivors Campaign
August 11, 2016James Williams, the Mayor of Ridgeville, South Carolina, recently made a donation to the Heroes for Fire Survivors Campaign of the American Red Cross of Lowcountry SC. Across the state,…
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Jim Frazier joins CBRE in Charleston
August 11, 2016CBRE announced that Jim Frazier has joined as a Researcher with the Southeast Research team based in the Charleston office. Jim will be responsible for tracking South Carolina’s commercial real…
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2017 Forrest Wood Cup headed to Lake Murray
August 11, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – FLW and Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board announced Saturday that Columbia, South Carolina, would once again be hosting the Forrest Wood Cup presented by Walmart,…
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Colliers International completes $2.65 million investment sale of Wentworth Printing building
August 11, 2016Wentworth Printing Co. to remain as tenant Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Sam Myers have completed the sale of the Wentworth Printing building at 101. N.…
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Rosen Hagood attorney elected President of South Carolina Association for Justice
August 11, 2016CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that Alex Cash was elected as the 2016-2017 President of the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) at its annual convention on August 4,…
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2Q16: Charleston named “Best City In The World,” retail a large factor
August 11, 2016Tourism, job creation and sizzling residential growth continue to drive development and strengthen the region’s already booming retail market. Travel + Leisure magazine recently recognized Charleston as 2016’s “Best City…
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Sports tech startup BANDWAGON receives “Qualified Business” designation
August 11, 2016BANDWAGON, a sports tech startup headquartered in Greenville, SC, can now add “Qualified Business” designation to its pitch. Signed into law in 2013 by SC Governor Nikki Haley, The High…
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S.C. State Guard honored by U.S. Congress in June
August 11, 2016The S.C. State Guard received laudatory recognition by U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson addressing the U.S. House of Representatives, June 9, 2016, the third annual commemoration of “South Carolina State Guard…
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2Q16: Charleston named “Best City In The World,” retail a large factor
August 11, 2016Tourism, job creation and sizzling residential growth continue to drive development and strengthen the region’s already booming retail market. Travel + Leisure magazine recently recognized Charleston as 2016’s “Best City…
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Rosen Hagood attorney elected President of South Carolina Association for Justice
August 11, 2016CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that Alex Cash was elected as the 2016-2017 President of the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) at its annual convention on August 4,…
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Sports tech startup BANDWAGON receives “Qualified Business” designation
August 11, 2016BANDWAGON, a sports tech startup headquartered in Greenville, SC, can now add “Qualified Business” designation to its pitch. Signed into law in 2013 by SC Governor Nikki Haley, The High…
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The Brandon Agency earns accreditation as the only Certified Brand Strategy Agency in South Carolina
August 10, 2016The Brandon Agency, one of the largest independently owned advertising agencies in the Carolinas, has received accreditation as the only Certified Brand Strategist in South Carolina and one of only…
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S.C. State Guard honored by U.S. Congress in June
August 10, 2016The S.C. State Guard received laudatory recognition by U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson addressing the U.S. House of Representatives, June 9, 2016, the third annual commemoration of “South Carolina State Guard…
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Orangutan species survival program prompts changes for Greenville Zoo
August 10, 2016Greenville Zoo administrator Jeff Bullock announced today that Mia and Chelsea, the zoo’s Bornean orangutans, are scheduled to be transferred to other zoos at the end of the month as…
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Applications now being accepted for Citizens Fire Academy
August 10, 2016The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Fire Academy. This will be the fourth year of GCFD’s free seven-week program, which is open…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP Preferred
August 10, 2016FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announces that it redeemed the final 4,349 shares of its…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP Preferred
August 10, 2016FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announces that it redeemed the final 4,349 shares of its…
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2016 ‘Land Trust Day’ at Mast General Store raises record funds for Upstate Forever
August 10, 2016Greenville’s Mast General Store has donated $7,815 to support Upstate Forever’s land protection efforts – more than in any previous year. Since 2003, the store has partnered with the Greenville-based…
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Critical need for canned goods at Harvest Hope Food Bank
August 10, 2016Harvest Hope Food Bank is in critical need of canned food donations or financial donations which can be used to buy canned goods. Denise Holland, CEO of Harvest Hope Food…
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SCC celebrates the expansion of Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Development and arrival Brose North America, Inc
August 10, 2016Today was a special day in the history of Spartanburg Community College as College officials, along with local and state officials, gathered at SCC’s Tyger River Campus in Duncan to…
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United Community Banks, Inc. appoints two new board members, David Shaver and David Wilkins
August 10, 2016United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq:UCBI) (“United”) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed David C. Shaver, founder and CEO of Cost Segregation Advisors, LLC, and David H. Wilkins,…
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Midlands Technical College begins work on Veteran Center
August 10, 2016Midlands Technical College (MTC) has begun work to create an area exclusively for veterans on its Beltline Campus near Fort Jackson. The college was awarded $8,570 as part of a…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo recognized for a decade as a Best Places to Work in S.C.
August 10, 2016Elliott Davis Decosimo is recognized for the 10th year as a Best Place to Work in South Carolina, a long standing achievement demonstrating the firm’s commitment to making a positive…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo recognized for a decade as a Best Places to Work in S.C.
August 10, 2016Elliott Davis Decosimo is recognized for the 10th year as a Best Place to Work in South Carolina, a long standing achievement demonstrating the firm’s commitment to making a positive…
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Richland Library offers life skills course at Alvin S. Glenn
August 10, 2016Impacting the lives of more than 50 male detainees, Richland Library has partnered with the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center since January 2016 to provide Self Sufficiency 101. The six-week…
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South Carolina Association of Health underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected president; Frank McGill, BlueChoice HealthPlan…
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A Big Night of Baseball with the Columbia Fireflies was a grand slam for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
August 10, 2016Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia hosted their first annual summer fundraiser, A Big Night of Baseball with the Columbia Fireflies, on July 29th at Spirit Communications Park. Volunteers,…
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Critical need for canned goods at Harvest Hope Food Bank
August 10, 2016Harvest Hope Food Bank is in critical need of canned food donations or financial donations which can be used to buy canned goods. Denise Holland, CEO of Harvest Hope Food…
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2016 Business Week Scholarship award winners announced
August 10, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of its annual college scholarships during this year’s South Carolina Business Week, July 24-29, 2016. Each year, Business…
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2016 Business Week Scholarship award winners announced
August 10, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of its annual college scholarships during this year’s South Carolina Business Week, July 24-29, 2016. Each year, Business…
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Prysmian Group makes Prescott investment
August 10, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – Prysmian Group, an energy and telecom cable systems company with North American headquarters in Lexington, S.C., recently made an investment that will help increase capacity at its…
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Prysmian Group makes Prescott investment
August 10, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – Prysmian Group, an energy and telecom cable systems company with North American headquarters in Lexington, S.C., recently made an investment that will help increase capacity at its…
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S.C. State Guard to conduct “capability exercise”
August 10, 2016Legislators, business leaders, and participant-families invited to training-recruiting event COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. State Guard’s 1st Brigade will conduct a capability exercise (CAPEX) at the National Guard Armory in…
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Doctors Care opens newest urgent care location
August 10, 2016MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Columbia based Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest urgent and family care center in Myrtle…
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ReWa receives Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 10, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive and…
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Rebuild Upstate hires Assistant Director
August 10, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Dayle Stewart as the nonprofit’s assistant director. A graduate of Furman University, Stewart began her work in the nonprofit sector at United Way…
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South Carolina State Fair announces 2016 Pepsi Grandstand Concert Lineup
August 10, 2016Country music great Alabama, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd, and pop diva Rachel Platten are among the headliners for the 2016 South Carolina State Fair’s Pepsi Grandstand…
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Sagacious Partners expands EOS practice in South Carolina
August 10, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has expanded its executive coaching practices to include EOS® (The Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Implementation services. Neil McLean, CEO and Managing Partner of Sagacious Partners,…
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Sagacious Partners expands EOS practice in South Carolina
August 10, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has expanded its executive coaching practices to include EOS® (The Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Implementation services. Neil McLean, CEO and Managing Partner of Sagacious Partners,…
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EDTS earns honors on 2016 Fast Growth 150 List, named to Apple Consultants Network
August 10, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS has been named to The Channel Company’s 2016 CRN® Fast Growth 150 list, naming EDTS to the honorees for the fourth consecutive year. Concurrently, Apple has…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected…
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SCE&G places last of six super modules for V.C. Summer Unit 2
August 10, 2016CAYCE, SC – In July and August 2016, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), achieved two construction milestones by placing the final two super…
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