UofSC student awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship
February 11, 2016
Eric Bringley, a senior in the South Carolina Honors College, has been named a Gates Cambridge Scholarship winner, one of the top international scholarships in the world, and will pursue…
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Lexington County’s Register of Deeds to retire at end of year
February 11, 2016
Debra Gunter, who has served 20 years as Lexington County’s Register of Deeds, will retire from the post at the end of the year. “It’s been an honor and a…
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Trade fair offers small and minority businesses chance to expand opportunities
February 11, 2016
The South Carolina Office of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification (SMBCC) and the Division of Procurement Services of the South Carolina Fiscal Accountability Authority invite owners of small…
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“Just Say Know” to heart disease at Lexington Medical Center’s FREE Heart Fair
February 11, 2016
Event on Sunday February 28 Educates about Heart Health with Fun, Interactive Activities When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? What’s your Body Mass Index?…
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Carolinas HealthCare System appoints Eugene A. Woods President and Chief Executive Officer
February 11, 2016
Woods is Chair-elect of the American Hospital Association CHARLOTTE, NC – The Board of Commissioners of Carolinas HealthCare System unanimously approved the appointment of Eugene A. Woods as President and…
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Carolinas HealthCare System appoints Eugene A. Woods President and Chief Executive Officer
February 11, 2016
Woods is Chair-elect of the American Hospital Association CHARLOTTE, NC – The Board of Commissioners of Carolinas HealthCare System unanimously approved the appointment of Eugene A. Woods as President and…
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District Five now accepting applications for its tuition-based 4K program
February 11, 2016
Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its tuition-based 4-year-old kindergarten program. The district is slated to expand its EXCEL (Exposing Children to Early Learning) 4K program next…
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Wild careers begin at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
February 11, 2016Zoo to host job fair on Saturday, February 20 . Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is seeking qualified candidates for a number of seasonal positions in the Zoo’s food and retail…
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UofSC to host panel of national journalists on primary politics Feb. 16
February 11, 2016The University of South Carolina will host some of the nation’s top political journalists for a panel about presidential primary politics Feb. 16, just days before South Carolinians head to…
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Colliers International sells 120,557 square foot Control Center to Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission
February 11, 2016
A Colliers International team consisting of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Sam Myers, and Philip Vann represented the buyer, Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission (DCGT), in the purchase of a…
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Civil War cannon fire this Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater
February 11, 2016
Residents and visitors near the Gervais Street Bridge in West Columbia may hear a re-enactment involving cannons this Saturday. Cannons will be fired in front of Stone River at the…
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Charleston Law Firm, Rosen Hagood, announces new member
February 11, 2016Rosen Hagood is pleased to announce that Timothy J. W. Muller has been named as a non-equity member of the firm, effective January 1, 2016. Muller focuses his practice on…
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State Museum announces new line up of Spring Break and Summer camps
February 11, 2016
The South Carolina State Museum is excited to offer a new line up of camps for spring break and summer for the 2016 season. Each camp is themed with a…
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NAI Avant represents law firm in ±10,998 SF lease renewal
February 11, 2016NAI Avant senior brokers Paul Hartley, SIOR, and Roger Winn, as well as NAI Avant broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the tenant in a lease renewal at Synergy Business Park.…
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NAI Avant represents law firm in ±10,998 SF lease renewal
February 11, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Paul Hartley, SIOR, and Roger Winn, as well as NAI Avant broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the tenant in a lease renewal at Synergy Business Park.…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB positions itself as a regional tourism leader, reports $96M+ economic impact from tourism & unveils new branding and marketing campaign
February 10, 2016
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB unveiled today a new branding and marketing campaign that highlights the unique coastal Carolina destination that is North Myrtle Beach, S.C. To…
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Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Society of South Carolina celebrates 50 years
February 10, 2016
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Society of South Carolina celebrates 50 years of promoting excellence in the insurance industry through ethical behavior and continuing education. To celebrate this milestone the…
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Mellow Mushroom downtown Charleston celebrates 15 years
February 10, 2016
The Mellow Mushroom in Downtown Charleston, known for its gourmet pizza and extensive craft beer selection, turned fifteen years old in January. To show love to the community, they’ve planned…
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Molina Healthcare of South Carolina donates $30,000 to support EdCeptional Kids
February 10, 2016
EdVenture Children’s Museum announced that Molina Healthcare of South Carolina will serve as the presenting sponsor of the museum’s EdCeptional Kids program. The $30,000 contribution will support EdVenture’s educational program…
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Six new agents swell the ranks at Carolina One New Homes
February 10, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina One New Homes (CONH) has increased its award winning Sales and Marketing team with the addition of six New Homes sales agents. Shoneese Bostic, Linda Bush,…
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Science & Mathematics Governor’s School Student Art Exhibition
February 10, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) Art in the Interim and Open Art Studio student artwork will be on exhibition at the Drs. Bruce and Lee…
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Science & Mathematics Governor’s School Student Art Exhibition
February 10, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) Art in the Interim and Open Art Studio student artwork will be on exhibition at the Drs. Bruce and Lee…
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Richland Two to hold community conversations this spring
February 10, 2016
Richland School District Two is inviting members of the community to share their thoughts and ideas about diversity and inclusion in our schools. The district’s Office of Diversity and Multicultural…
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Retirees come home to Richland Two at annual luncheon
February 10, 2016
More than 250 Richland School District Two retirees will reminisce, catch up with former colleagues and learn what’s new in the district at the annual Retirees Luncheon, to be held…
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Richland County Facility Upgrades Set to Improve Services, Amenities
February 10, 2016
Richland County residents will have greater and improved access to County services and public facilities as several major building and renovation projects reach completion in the coming months and remainder…
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Clemson University names chief diversity officer
February 10, 2016
Clemson University has named Lee A. Gill, J.D., a 20-year higher education veteran, to serve as its Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and special assistant to the president for inclusive excellence,…
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O’Rourke named Clemson vice president for development, alumni relations
February 10, 2016
Clemson alumnus Brian J. O’Rourke of Greenville has been named vice president for Development and Alumni Relations at Clemson University and will serve on the executive leadership team reporting to…
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Clemson Downs makes $1,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation
February 10, 2016
Clemson Downs made a $1,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation to establish a scholarship for an associate degree nursing student in Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties. Dr. John LeHeup,…
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Art-Savvy Seniors at Spartanburg Art Museum
February 10, 2016
Spartanburg Art Museum launches a new program, Classic Contemporaries, this February. Designed to provide senior citizens, ages 55 and older, a creative, educational, and social outlet, Classic Contemporaries encourages art…
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Spartanburg Science Center to celebrate Engineering Day
February 10, 2016
Spartanburg Science Center, located at Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, will celebrate Engineering Day Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Several engineers will share activities with the public, and there will be…
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National Association of Home Builders names Michael Dey Vice President of the Executive Officer Council
February 10, 2016
Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Dey, was recently sworn in as Vice President of the National Association of Home Builders Executive Officer Council. After having served…
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ScanSource reports record second quarter results
February 10, 2016
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced financial results for fiscal year 2016 second quarter ended December 31, 2015. “Strong demand across our business…
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BE&K Building Group begins construction on Falls Park Place, an upscale mixed-use development by Hughes Investments in downtown Greenville
February 10, 2016
Project scheduled for completion in Summer 2016 Greenville-based BE&K Building Group has been awarded a contract by Hughes Investments to construct Falls Park Place, a seven-story mixed-use development sited…
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Greenville Zoo to introduce baby giraffe
February 10, 2016
The Greenville Zoo staff will be joined by representatives from the Greenville Zoo Foundation on Friday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. for a news conference to introduce the baby giraffe,…
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Attorney Kurt Rozelsky named vice chair of the 2016 United Way of Greenville County Annual Campaign
February 10, 2016
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announces that Kurt Rozelsky, a partner in the Greenville office of Smith Moore Leatherwood, has been appointed vice chair of the 2016 United Way of Greenville…
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Edisto soon to be in full bloom with spring events
February 10, 2016
As the days get a bit longer and the temperatures soon start to rise, the Edisto Island and Edisto Beach communities have plans in place to make the most of this…
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Magnolia Gardens poetry contest deadline March 31
February 10, 2016
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will award prizes totaling more than $2,000 to poets ̶ young and old ̶ who best capture Magnolia as an idyllic “garden of romance.” Magnolia, America’s…
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2016 Berkeley County School District Conference
February 10, 2016The Berkeley County School District Teacher Forum and Berkeley County School District (BCSD) will host the 2016 BCSD Conference, teacher instructional fair, on Friday, February 12, 2016, at Cane Bay…
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Talbots joins forces with O, The Oprah Magazine
February 10, 2016
Limited-edition “O Capsule Collection for Talbots” to raise money for Dress for Success Talbots and O, The Oprah Magazine have joined forces to launch Give Confidence, Hope and Style, an unprecedented spring retail collaboration and…
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President releases Fiscal 2017 Budget and Fiscal 2016 Work Plan for Charleston District’s Civil Works Program
February 10, 2016
The White House released the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2017, which included approximately $21.3 million for the civil works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District.…
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Storytellers and craftsmen re-create life before and after freedom
February 10, 2016
Four storytellers with blacksmith, cooking and brickmaking demonstrations at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will present life on a Southern plantation before and after the end of chattel slavery. Following the…
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Musician Mat Kearney, band switchfoot and basketball legend Rick Barry are among the celebrities set to play in NEEDTOBREATHE Classic
February 10, 2016
A number of musicians, sports legends and actors are expected to grab their golf clubs for a good cause as they participate in the fourth annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic golf tournament…
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Unleash The Beauty Women’s Expo presented by TAG Makeup Artistry
February 10, 2016
TAG Makeup Artistry is announcing their signature event, Unleash The Beauty Women’s Expo presented By TAG Makeup Artistry. This event will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 12pm to…
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Senator Marlon Kimpson files Affordable Housing Legislation
February 10, 2016
On Tuesday, February 9, 2016, State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) introduced three bills aimed at improving affordable housing opportunities throughout the state of South Carolina. “We have a problem. The…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar raises over $1,300 for the local Ronald McDonald House
February 10, 2016
This past Holiday season, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar paired up with local charity chapter Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Charleston to raise money to support countless House initiatives…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new officers, board member
February 10, 2016
Walterboro Mayor Bill Young has become president of the Municipal Association of SC. Young was elected president by the Association’s board at its December meeting to fill the unexpired term…
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Bring a friend, lose weight and gain $10,000 this February at O2 Fitness
February 10, 2016
Refer a buddy and be entered to win pumped-up prizes Studies show that people are up to seven times more likely to achieve their fitness goals when exercising with…
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Graham opposes Obama Budget and Obama Proposal on MOX Funding
February 10, 2016
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the Obama Administration’s decision to terminate the MOX program at Savannah River Site and the Obama Administration’s budget submission to…
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Hartsville-Coker Concert Association to present Organ Recital by Don Grice
February 10, 2016
On Feb. 22, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., the Hartsville-Coker Concert Association will present organist Don Grice in a recital at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Grice, director of music and senior…
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OBO launches Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program
February 10, 2016
The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is launching the Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program. The Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program is designed to assist small businesses in…
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