Greenville entrepreneur Johnson named Emerging Leader
March 23, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson was named of one of the Greenville News’ 2016 Emerging Leaders Wednesday. Johnson is originally from Houston Texas, but has lived in Greenville…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Safety Award winners
March 23, 2016State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement announcing the Chamber’s 2016 annual Safety Awards winners: “A safe workplace allows employees to grow and succeed, and we…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport security statement
March 23, 2016
Regarding terror events in Brussels The safety and security of Columbia Metropolitan Airport passengers and staff is always our airport’s first priority. In addition to having one of the…
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House budgets $415 million for roads
March 23, 2016
Majority of funds directed towards primary highway system House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed a series of amendments to appropriate an…
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New head football coach at Westwood High
March 23, 2016
When the Westwood Redhawks take the field this summer, the playbook will be in the hands of new head football coach Dustin Curtis. Curtis comes to Richland School District Two…
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GPS students win state award for book trailer
March 23, 2016
Lexington County School District One congratulates two Gilbert Primary School students who placed second in the picture book trailer competition conducted as part of the South Carolina Association of School…
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GHS athletic director receives state award
March 23, 2016
Lexington County School District One congratulates Gilbert High School Athletic Director Barry Harley, who received the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association 3A Athletic Director of the Year 2015–2016 award. Harley…
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Erica Smith named Store Manager at TD Bank
March 23, 2016
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Erica Smith Store Manager for its Corley Mill store in Lexington. She is responsible for developing and managing business and customer relations,…
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NAI Avant brokers sale of ±62.06 acres of land near the I-26 and Broad River Road interchange
March 23, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently closed the sale of ±62.06 acres of prime commercial land in Irmo, SC near I-26 on Western Lane. Located near…
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Palmetto Health Foundation announces new home and added half marathon for Walk for Life and Race for Life
March 23, 2016
Palmetto Health Foundation’s 26th Walk for Life and Race for Life will have a new home on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016—Spirit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies. A half…
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NAI Avant brokers sale of ±62.06 acres of land near the I-26 and Broad River Road interchange
March 23, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently closed the sale of ±62.06 acres of prime commercial land in Irmo, SC near I-26 on Western Lane. Located near…
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LS3P welcomes new Healthcare Architect
March 23, 2016
LS3P is pleased to welcome Ronald H. Smith, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP, who joins the firm as an architect and project manager. Smith, a Board Certified Healthcare Architect and…
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Five Points Foundation wraps up 34th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points
March 22, 2016
On Saturday, March 19, 2016, Five Points welcomed just under 44,000 people to their perennial St. Pat’s in Five Points celebration. An event breakdown is below: Get to the Green…
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Tickets going fast for the April 2 Carolina Cup Steeplechase Race
March 22, 2016
CAMDEN, SC –Tickets are selling at a brisk pace for this spring’s Carolina Cup race, according to Nick Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of the Carolina Cup Racing Association. In fact, several…
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Tickets going fast for the April 2 Carolina Cup Steeplechase Race
March 22, 2016
CAMDEN, SC –Tickets are selling at a brisk pace for this spring’s Carolina Cup race, according to Nick Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of the Carolina Cup Racing Association. In fact, several…
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Mullikin to be honored by Boy Scouts of America
March 22, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Indian Waters Council, will name Tom Mullikin the area-BSA’s “Kershaw County Citizen of the Year” for 2016 during ceremonies at the…
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Fine Arts Center presents Local Jam on the Town Green to kick off Carolina Cup weekend
March 22, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) and the City of Camden announced the Finally Friday Local Jam—A Carolina Cup Weekend Kick Off on the Town Green.…
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Fisher & Phillips Partner Recipient of 2016 Compleat Lawyer Awards
March 22, 2016Edward Rawl, a partner at the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips, has been selected as a recipient of the 2016 Compleat Lawyer Awards. The awards are distributed by the…
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Autoneum expanding Aiken County operations
March 22, 2016
Expansion Will Result In $35.5 Million Investment AIKEN, SC – Autoneum, a global market leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, is expanding its Aiken County operations. This…
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Autoneum expanding Aiken County operations
March 22, 2016
Expansion Will Result In $35.5 Million Investment AIKEN, SC – Autoneum, a global market leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, is expanding its Aiken County operations. This…
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Caldwell commercial New Listing – 3955 Faber Place
March 22, 2016Caldwell Commercial announces its new listings at 3955 Faber Place, North Charleston, SC. Faber Place is a 3 story class-a office building with four separate suites available for lease. Suite…
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Mullikin to be honored by Boy Scouts of America
March 22, 2016
CAMDEN, SC – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Indian Waters Council, will name Tom Mullikin the area-BSA’s “Kershaw County Citizen of the Year” for 2016 during ceremonies at the…
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Fine Arts Center presents Local Jam on the Town Green to kick off Carolina Cup weekend
March 22, 2016
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) and the City of Camden announced the Finally Friday Local Jam—A Carolina Cup Weekend Kick Off on the Town Green.…
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Fisher & Phillips Partner Recipient of 2016 Compleat Lawyer Awards
March 22, 2016
Edward Rawl, a partner at the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips, has been selected as a recipient of the 2016 Compleat Lawyer Awards. The awards are distributed by the…
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Addison Homes wins Bridge Award for Green Building
March 21, 2016
Addison Homes won the Southern Home & Garden Bridge Award for Green Building for the third year in a row. Produced by the Home Builders Association of Greenville and the…
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South Carolina State Library to host webinar offering self-publishing tips
March 21, 2016
Librarians looking to offer support to local authors or story tellers looking to build their reputations should attend the South Carolina State Library’s SELF-e and Indie SC webinar on March…
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District Five earns prestigious Magna Award for best practices, innovative programs
March 21, 2016
Lexington-Richland School District Five has been named a first place winner in the 22nd annual Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA’s) flagship magazine, American School…
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Local leaders, lawmakers to participate in March for Meals Community Champions Week March 21-25
March 21, 2016
Several Midlands lawmakers and community leaders will deliver Meals on Wheels during the week of March 21 as part of the nationwide March for Meals Community Champions Week. March for…
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Local leaders, lawmakers to participate in March for Meals Community Champions Week March 21-25
March 21, 2016
Champions will deliver Meals on Wheels to draw attention to the issue of senior hunger Several Midlands lawmakers and community leaders will deliver Meals on Wheels during the week…
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UCI Medical Affiliates president runs the span of the globe for Alzheimer’s research
March 21, 2016
David Boucher, president and chief operating officer at UCI Medical has completed his goal of running 24,902 miles (the circumference of the earth). For the past 25 years Boucher has…
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Volunteers sought to help mark storm drains
March 21, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia are seeking community volunteers to help mark storm drains in April as a part of the My River Starts Here campaign. Local waterways…
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Seasoned upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for First Community Bank
March 21, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David Ramseur.…
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City of Columbia accepting submissions for Praise Fest for Peace and Youth Violence Prevention Expo
March 21, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the Praise Fest for Peace concert and the Youth Violence Prevention Expo, both of which will be held…
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Total Quality Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County
March 21, 2016
Company Opening Third Office Location In South Carolina GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a third-party logistics provider, is establishing logistics and sales operations in Greenville County. The…
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Total Quality Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County
March 21, 2016
Company Opening Third Office Location In South Carolina GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a third-party logistics provider, is establishing logistics and sales operations in Greenville County. The…
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Palmetto Poison Center observes National Poison Prevention Week
March 21, 2016
The Palmetto Poison Center invites the public to join them in observing National Poison Prevention Week, which begins on March 20, 2016. Each year more than 2 million calls are…
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DHEC sponsors rabies vaccination clinics
March 21, 2016Veterinarians across South Carolina are joining the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) this spring to help owners protect their pets, their families, their communities and themselves against rabies.…
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SC Autism Society hosts 2016 Annual Conference
March 21, 2016
The South Carolina Autism Society’s announces their Annual Conference, featuring Peter Gerhardt, E.D. as Keynote Speaker. The Conference will take place on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 8:00 am – 4:30…
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Hansen International, Inc. welcomes Jennifer Gee Murphy
March 21, 2016
Hansen International, Inc. announced the return of Jennifer Gee Murphy as a key account manager. Murphy was previously a sales manager with Hansen International, Inc. in the late 1990s. Murphy…
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UofSC School of Law announces 2016 Compleat Lawyer Award recipients
March 21, 2016Nine alumni from the School of Law at the University of South Carolina have been named recipients of the 2016 Compleat Lawyer Awards. Established in 1992, the Compleat Lawyer Award…
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Fireflies introduce four top table seats
March 21, 2016
Try one of Spirit Communications Park’s most unique seating options Spirit Communications Park will offer one of the most luxurious viewing options around the South Atlantic League during its inaugural…
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Palmetto Health welcomes P. Doug deHoll, M.D., and Pranitha Nallu, M.D. to Palmetto Health Orthopedics
March 21, 2016
Palmetto Health announce spine surgeon P. Doug deHoll, M.D., and physiatrist Pranitha Nallu, M.D., have joined Palmetto Health Orthopedics. DeHoll received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina…
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Board honors teacher for receiving Lifetime Achievement Award
March 21, 2016On Tuesday, March 15, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees honored Gilbert Primary School Kindergarten Spanish Partial–Immersion Teacher Gloria Quave for receiving the South Carolina Foreign Language…
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New email account – [email protected] – set up for flood recovery requests
March 21, 2016
Richland County residents, businesses and other stakeholders have a new resource to contact the County for flood-related issues. An email account, [email protected], has been established specifically for flood matters. The…
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Construction employment increases in 243 out of 358 metro areas between January 2015 and 2016 as firms expand to keep pace with growing demand
March 21, 2016
Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine and El Centro, Calif. Top Growth List; Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas, and Odessa, Texas have largest declines, followed by many other energy-producing metro areas Construction employment increased in…
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Open House meeting to review preliminary FEMA flood maps developed prior to the October flooding
March 21, 2016
Newly revised preliminary digital flood maps produced by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Lexington County will be available for public viewing at an open house meeting on March 31,…
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District Five Spanish teacher using app to help students learn new language
March 21, 2016
A Lexington-Richland School District Five Spanish teacher is giving her students a “heads up” on learning a new language. Leaphart Elementary School teacher Paula Matthews has been using the popular…
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ReWa wins Spirit of Einstein Award
March 21, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Roper Mountain Science Center, Roper Mountain Science Center Association as well as Greenville County Schools have recognized Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) for its work in the business…
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