Clyburn floor statement on H.R. 295, to reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges And Universities Historic Preservation program
September 14, 2016
U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) delivered the following statement during debate on H.R. 295, which passed the House unanimously by voice vote (as prepared for delivery):…
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Kelly Gabriel named principal of Berkeley Elementary School
September 14, 2016
Kelly Gabriel has been named the new principal of Berkeley Elementary School located in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their meeting on…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union named #4 nationally in Credit Union Journal’s “2016 Best Credit Unions to Work For” Rankings
September 14, 2016
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is honored to be recognized nationally by the Credit Union Journal as the #4 credit union in the country for creating a quality workplace for…
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Greenville’s largest industrial park acquired by private investors
September 14, 2016
At 1,100-acres, The Matrix, the largest industrial park of its kind in Greenville County, has a new owner, a new name, and will soon have a new look. The park’s…
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Duke Energy receives award for program that saves customers energy and money
September 14, 2016Duke Energy has been named a 2016 Computerworld Data+ Editors’ Choice Award honoree for its residential program that has saved customers enough energy to power more than 1 million homes…
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White House Drug Policy Office awards $125, 000 to local coalition to prevent youth substanceuse in the Lexington Two School District
September 14, 2016
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $85.9 million in grants for 698 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Programs across the country. The grants will provide funding to local…
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Public asked to participate in Affordable Housing Survey
September 14, 2016
In March, the City of Greenville retained neighborhood planning firm czb to complete an Affordable Housing Assessment and Strategy. The scope of work includes an assessment of the current affordable…
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Alyse Cousins joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler
September 14, 2016
Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, announced that Alyse Cousins has joined Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler as the marketing director in the Columbia office. She…
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District Five’s Todd Bedenbaugh named President of School Nutrition Association of South Carolina
September 14, 2016
District Five Director of Student Nutrition Todd Bedenbaugh has been elected as President of the School Nutrition Association of South Carolina (SNA of SC). Bedenbaugh will lead the SNA of…
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Popular Richland 101 course available for public viewing on YouTube, RCTV
September 14, 2016
Richland 101, the popular course for residents who want an inside look into Richland County services and operations, is now available for viewing. The Public Information Office produced 23 videos…
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Darla Moore installed as NAWIC President
September 14, 2016
Hood Construction Company congratulates Darla Moore, Project and Subcontractor Outreach Coordinator, on being installed as the 2016-2017 President of the Columbia Chapter of NAWIC – the National Association of Women…
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Bridgestone APM Company conducts grand opening ceremonies for New Wheatfield, New York facility
September 14, 2016
Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site selection and economic development consultants, joined Bridgestone APM Company executives at their grand opening ceremony for a new facility…
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Growing Home Southeast hires Brennon Graham as CEO
September 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – After an extensive executive search, Growing Home Southeast will appoint Brennon Graham as its Chief Executive Officer. Chosen by the Growing Home Southeast board, Brennon will move…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System raises walls on Habitat home in Sterling neighborhood
September 14, 2016
On Wednesday, Bon Secours St. Francis employees raised the walls of the home they are building for the Fox family in Greenville’s Sterling community. This is the third Habitat home…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for August
September 14, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of August. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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Joe and Gretchen Erwin to present at Endeavor’s September Collaborators & Cocktails networking event
September 14, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Endeavor, a membership-based co-working community for independent companies and freelancers in the creative services fields, is hosting its next Collaborators & Cocktails, a monthly networking series for…
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Seven Richland One seniors named 2017 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 14, 2016Seven Richland One high school seniors are among the 206 South Carolina students who have been named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Nationwide, more than 16,000 seniors…
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Clemson alumni pledge $428,000 gift to improve campus security
September 14, 2016
Three Clemson alumni – Avtec CEO Michael T. Branning (Class of 1986); Donna Branning Thompson (1988); and Linda Branning Doherty (1992) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the…
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Clemson alumni pledge $428,000 gift to improve campus security
September 14, 2016
Three Clemson alumni – Avtec CEO Michael T. Branning (Class of 1986); Donna Branning Thompson (1988); and Linda Branning Doherty (1992) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the…
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Bridgestone APM Company conducts grand opening ceremonies for New Wheatfield, NY facility
September 14, 2016Site Selection firm facilitated successful year-long, multi-state search for major automotive supplier Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site selection and economic development consultants, joined Bridgestone…
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ABA Section of Litigation’s Environmental & Energy Litigation Committee appoints Nelson Mullins’ Karen Aldridge Crawford as co-chair
September 14, 2016
The American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation has announced the merger of its Environmental Litigation and its Energy Litigation Committees and has announced the appointment of Karen Aldridge Crawford, a…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces BabyNet transition to SCDHHS
September 14, 2016Governor Nikki Haley today announced the transition of BabyNet, currently managed by First Steps, to the Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). A copy of the governor’s executive order,…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces BabyNet transition to SCDHHS
September 14, 2016Governor Nikki Haley today announced the transition of BabyNet, currently managed by First Steps, to the Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). A copy of the governor’s executive order,…
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Jackson hires Erin Churchill as account representative
September 14, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Erin Churchill as account representative, responsible for day-to-day management and support of various client…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits ten new shareholders
September 14, 2016
Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the nation’s fastest growing accounting firms, announced they have admitted 10 new shareholders into the firm effective September 1, 2016. “These individuals have demonstrated a…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits ten new shareholders
September 14, 2016
Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the nation’s fastest growing accounting firms, announced they have admitted 10 new shareholders into the firm effective September 1, 2016. “These individuals have demonstrated a…
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Bridgestone APM Company conducts grand opening ceremonies for New Wheatfield, NY facility
September 14, 2016
Site Selection firm facilitated successful year-long, multi-state search for major automotive supplier Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site selection and economic development consultants, joined Bridgestone…
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Northwest Richland intersection getting new traffic circle Construction of traffic circle at Kennerly, Coogler and Steeple Ridge roads to begin Sept. 15
September 13, 2016
Drivers who regularly navigate the intersection of Kennerly, Coogler and Steeple Ridge roads in northwest Richland County can look forward to smoother travels in the coming months. Groundbreaking for a…
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SCE&G extends Energy Efficiency Program to help mobile home residents
September 13, 2016
SCE&G announced today that it has expanded a program that provides eligible neighborhoods with energy-saving improvements. The company’s Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program now offers energy efficiency measures for eligible…
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Five District Five alumni announced as scholarship recipients
September 13, 2016
Scholarships continue to roll in for recent District Five graduates as five students have been selected as scholarship recipients provided by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in…
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Community – Police Mediation Program launched
September 13, 2016
The Upstate Mediation Center (UMC) and the Greenville Police Department and are launching a new Community – Police Mediation Program that is designed to provide an alternative forum for resolving…
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Sandlapper Singers announce 2016-2017 concert season, new artistic director
September 13, 2016The Sandlapper Singers today announced its 2016-2017 concert season, the first under the artistic leadership of Dr. Dustin Ousley. In the upcoming year, the ensemble will present three concert programs:…
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Sandlapper Singers announce 2016-2017 concert season, new artistic director
September 13, 2016
The Sandlapper Singers today announced its 2016-2017 concert season, the first under the artistic leadership of Dr. Dustin Ousley. In the upcoming year, the ensemble will present three concert programs:…
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CBRE’s Christina Gridley among Greenville’s best and brightest
September 12, 2016
CBRE announced that Christina Gridley, Senior Marketing Specialist, has been recognized as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s “Best and Brightest Under 35” for 2016. The honor was given to young…
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Reedy Reels to announce schedule at Yard House
September 12, 2016
What: The Countybank Reedy Reels Film Festival aims to be Greenville’s next big festival as it brings dozens of films to the Upstate this October. The kickoff party will include…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 7187 Bryhawke Circle
September 12, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the leasing of 2,100 sf office/warehouse space located at…
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Charleston Tennis Center revives local tournament
September 12, 2016
The Charleston Tennis Center is proud to announce the return of the City of Charleston Tennis Championships for the first time in 12 years. The tournament will be held from…
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Brenda Brooks Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
September 12, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Brenda Brooks as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Brenda joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience as a former business manager and owner…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports Achieving the Dream at Greenville Technical College
September 12, 2016
A $12,500 gift from TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® will support students through the Achieving the Dream (AtD) initiative at Greenville…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 7318 Pepperdam Avenue
September 12, 2016
Avison Young commercial real announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Weims Court Associates in the lease extension of 7,500 sf office/warehouse space located at 7318 Pepperdam Avenue in…
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Sarah Windham promoted to Partner at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
September 12, 2016
Dixon Hughes Goodman announced that Sarah Windham, CPA, CCIFP, has been named a Partner in the Charleston, South Carolina office of the firm.Sarah has served as a Senior Manager in…
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Riverbanks Zoo’s new pedestrian bridge lauded for safety, convenience
September 12, 2016
Jessica Sandler brings her young children to Riverbanks Zoo quite often. In the past, she sometimes would have to push a stroller and juggle bags, all while ushering her children…
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Diggs Receives Award of Excellence from the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists
September 12, 2016
Blythewood High School sophomore Imani LaShae Diggs was recently recognized with an Award of Excellence from the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists. Award recipients have demonstrated leadership potential,…
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SCE&G Reaches Solar Power Milestone
September 12, 2016
SCE&G has reached a milestone for adding utility-scale solar power to its supply. The company today announced plans for a new solar farm in Jasper County being developed by Adger…
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District Five’s Sara Wheeler takes helm as President of Magnet Schools of America
September 12, 2016
District Five Magnet School Program Director Sara Wheeler has always had a passion for building relationships and for making a positive difference for teachers and students. Her latest opportunity gives…
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Eliza Ingle joins coker College Board of Trustees
September 12, 2016
Eliza Ingle, a professor of dance at the College of Charleston, has been elected for a second time to the Coker College Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to have…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces latest promotions
September 12, 2016
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted five deputies, two correctional officers and two civilian employees. Chris Burnett, 30, has been promoted to field training officer in the patrol division.…
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John Cerasani joins Coker College Board of Trustees
September 12, 2016
John Cerasani, a senior vice president with Risk Strategies Company who is a leader in the employee benefits arena specializing in higher education, has been elected to the Coker College…
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AirSafe 2016 emergency exercise at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
September 12, 2016
Columbia Metropolitan Airport will conduct AirSafe 2016, an airport emergency plan exercise, on Wednesday morning, September 14th beginning at 9:30 a.m. The exercise will take place near West Dunbar Road…
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CBRE’s Aaron Dupree among Columbia’s best and brightest
September 12, 2016CBRE announced that Aaron Dupree, Vice President, has been recognized as one of Columbia Business Monthly’s “Best and Brightest Under 35” for 2016. The honor was given to 35 young…
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