Riggs Partners wins Best of Print at American Advertising Awards
March 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Work developed by Riggs Partners was honored with five American Advertising Awards at the February 27 gala held by the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The American Advertising Awards…
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Riggs Partners wins Best of Print at American Advertising Awards
March 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Work developed by Riggs Partners was honored with five American Advertising Awards at the February 27 gala held by the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The American Advertising Awards…
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Artist Mary Edna Fraser, Hootie & the Blowfish to receive Verner Awards
March 3, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in 1972, the annual…
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Colliers International announces President’s Award recipient
March 3, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina is pleased to announce that the 2015 President’s Award was presented to Liz McCary, Director of Marketing. The award, which Colliers has given annually for over…
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Colliers International announces President’s Award recipient
March 3, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina is pleased to announce that the 2015 President’s Award was presented to Liz McCary, Director of Marketing. The award, which Colliers has given annually for over…
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NAI Avant brokers sale of ±9,975 square foot medical office building
March 3, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace and broker Peyton Bryant recently represented the seller, Fifth Third Bank, in the sale of their ±9,975 square foot medical office…
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“Environmental and Environmentally-Friendly Applications of Nanomaterials,” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Jamie Lead
March 3, 2016
Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Jamie Lead March 8 at Speakeasy for a free, engaging talk with a cold drink in a laidback environment Dr. Jamie Lead, SmartState Endowed…
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City Center Partnership’s Yellow Shirts participate in Great American Cleanup of South Carolina
March 3, 2016
Saturday, March 5 at 1:00 pm City Center Partnership’s (CCP) “Yellow Shirts” will participate in the Great American Cleanup of SC. The Yellow Shirts will begin their project at 1:00…
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NAI Avant brokers sale of ±9,975 square foot medical office building
March 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace and broker Peyton Bryant recently represented the seller, Fifth Third Bank, in the sale of their ±9,975 square foot medical office…
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Monument Capital Management acquires Park Square Apartment Community
March 3, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Monument Capital Management, one of the country’s premier fully integrated real estate investment firms, has announced the acquisition of the Park Square apartment community located at 1480…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Altered Narratives at the City Gallery
March 2, 2016The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Altered Narratives at the City Gallery, located at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Waterfront Park March 19 through May 1, 2016, featuring…
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Mary Black Foundation Foundation announces a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative
March 2, 2016
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it plans to award $774,000 for up to nine Spartanburg County schools to participate in a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative. Over the period…
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Greer Bancshares incorporated announces meeting of shareholders and payment of cash dividend
March 2, 2016
The board of directors of Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, has announced an annual cash dividend of $.20 (twenty cents) per share to be paid…
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Breweries announced for Fifth Annual Charleston Beer Garden; 20 local, regional and national breweries to participate
March 2, 2016
More than 40 craft beers will be available at the fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden on May 14. The area’s largest pop-up beer festival welcomes 20 breweries from the Charleston…
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MUSC pharmacy offering free whooping cough vaccines
March 2, 2016The MUSC Rutledge Tower Outpatient Pharmacy is offering free whooping cough vaccines until April 15, 2016, regardless of insurance coverage. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is highly contagious and…
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Ronald C. Scott named as a 2016 South Carolina Leadership in Law Honoree
March 2, 2016Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald (“Ron”) C. Scott, has been selected as a 2016 Leadership in Law Honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly®. The annual…
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Richland County issues a Notice to Proceed to contractor for two Transportation Penny Projects
March 2, 2016
The Richland Penny Program has issued a Notice to Proceed to Armstrong Contractors LLC to begin construction on the Jouster Street Dirt Road Paving Project and the Sidewalk Package S-1…
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“Environmental and Environmentally-Friendly Applications of Nanomaterials,” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Jamie Lead
March 2, 2016Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Jamie Lead March 8 at Speakeasy for a free, engaging talk with a cold drink in a laidback environment Dr. Jamie Lead, SmartState Endowed…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Local Government Competitiveness Council
March 2, 2016
Director Rick Reames To Chair Council Comprised Of S.C. Business Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced the Local Government Competitiveness Council. Established by executive order, the Council…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Local Government Competitiveness Council
March 2, 2016
Director Rick Reames To Chair Council Comprised Of S.C. Business Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced the Local Government Competitiveness Council. Established by executive order, the Council…
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Invitation for public testimony about SC First Steps to School Readiness at House Legislative
March 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Education and Cultural Subcommittee of the House Legislative Oversight Committee is currently conducting an oversight study on SC First Steps to School Readiness. The Subcommittee has…
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Invitation for public testimony about SC First Steps to School Readiness at House Legislative
March 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Education and Cultural Subcommittee of the House Legislative Oversight Committee is currently conducting an oversight study on SC First Steps to School Readiness. The Subcommittee has…
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Federal Government breaks contracting record for women-owned small businesses
March 2, 2016
For the first time, federal government hits women’s contracting goal; 5.05 percent or $17.8 billion awarded to Women-Owned Small Businesses; WASHINGTON, DC – Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator for the U.S.…
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Federal Government breaks contracting record for women-owned small businesses
March 2, 2016
For the first time, federal government hits women’s contracting goal; 5.05 percent or $17.8 billion awarded to Women-Owned Small Businesses; WASHINGTON, DC – Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator for the U.S.…
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Ron Scott named as a 2016 South Carolina Leadership in Law Honoree
March 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Scott & Corley, P.A. is pleased to announce that its Firm Chairman, Ronald (“Ron”) C. Scott, has been selected as a 2016 Leadership in Law Honoree by South…
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The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline wins REGAL Award
March 2, 2016The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that it has won the REGAL award for Best Special Promotion. The award was presented at the 27th Annual REGAL Awards…
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Defenders for Children connects teens with fishermen to fight child abuse locally and nationally
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – For the thousands of children abused in South Carolina, it is often difficult for them to relate to adults as friends and role models. Defenders for Children,…
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$9 Million new markets tax credit allocation to transform dormant Naval Base into flourishing agribusiness
March 2, 2016Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has deployed $9 million of New Markets…
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City of Greenville and Phifer-Johnson Foundation to receive Verner Awards
March 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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Irish music supergroup, ‘Cherish the Ladies,’ at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
March 2, 2016All-female ensemble hosts special guests including former lead dancer for ‘Riverdance’ For fans of traditional Irish music, it is big news that Cherish the Ladies, the all-female Celtic music supergroup,…
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S.C. Phil ready to uncork: Tasting Notes 2016
March 2, 2016
The high-end wine, and gourmet food, samplings of Tasting Notes, one of the Midlands’ signature fundraising events, will raise critical support for the S.C. Philharmonic from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.…
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Complete Public Relations launches internship program
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations is in search of Greenville’s next great public relations professionals to learn the tools of the trade through a newly launched internship program. Interns…
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Intellisoft adds Compton as VP of Marketing and Business Development
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Intellisoft hired Russell Compton as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Compton comes to Intellisoft after managing the marketing strategy for a software startup, OrgSpan, Inc.,…
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Richland County Month in Review: February
March 2, 2016
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in February: Richland County will receive $23.5 million for flood recovery efforts, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced. The…
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Colliers International welcomes Donna Patten, CPA
March 2, 2016
Colliers International | South Carolina announces the addition of Donna Patten, CPA as Manager of its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) Accounting division. In this role, she is responsible for…
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Palmetto Health expands sponsorship of GoNoodle Program into Sumter County
March 2, 2016
Program promotes healthy lifestyles among students including activity breaks As part of an ongoing community outreach to combat childhood obesity, Palmetto Health has expanded its sponsorship of GoNoodle into…
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SC Arts Commission announces 2016 Verner Award recipients
March 2, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in 1972, the annual…
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SCE&G program brings big savings to small businesses
March 2, 2016
Columbia’s Pecknel Music sees results of energy-efficient lighting upgrade Small businesses are seeing the results of SCE&G’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program to help them better manage energy costs.…
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Paul Hoefer elected shareholder
March 2, 2016Robinson McFadden announced that Paul H. Hoefer has been elected as a shareholder of the Firm. “Paul is an extraordinary individual who exemplifies professionalism and a commitment to excellence in…
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Advertisement of vacancies on the Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee
March 2, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee. Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee: Seeking four (4) restaurant industry applicants for appointment/re-appointment…
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Ameris Bank Mortgage Services welcomes Greg McCoy as new mortgage banker
March 2, 2016
Ameris Bank Mortgage Services announced that Greg McCoy has joined the Ameris Bank team. As a Mortgage Banker, McCoy will be responsible for growing Ameris Bank’s Mortgage Services in the…
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South Carolina’s Industrial Market accelerates through 2015
March 2, 2016
Key Takeaways Domestic and foreign companies continue to invest in South Carolina, benefitting from the state’s pro-business environment and skilled labor force. 2015 was accompanied by further tightening for South…
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Darlington Raceway is looking for its next “Lady in Black”
March 2, 2016
Program is seeking candidates to represent Darlington Raceway throughout the 2016 season The track Too Tough To Tame is now accepting applications for its Lady in Black position. The…
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Longtime Cayce Police Chief announces retirement
March 2, 2016
Chief Charles McNair of the Department of Public Safety in the City of Cayce is retiring after more than 42 years of public service. McNair, a lifelong Cayce resident, started…
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Richland Library reopens third level with new look
March 2, 2016
Richland Library Main is undergoing a transformation. Starting March 1, our staff are unveiling the newly renovated and reconfigured Third Level, featuring our state-of-the-art Business, Careers and Research Center. It’s…
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Richland County issues a notice to proceed to contractor for two transportation penny projects
March 2, 2016
The Richland Penny Program has issued a Notice to Proceed to Armstrong Contractors LLC to begin construction on the Jouster Street Dirt Road Paving Project and the Sidewalk Package S-1…
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Zipit Wireless expands clinical implementation team with Professional Services Director
March 2, 2016
Experienced clinician hired to lead enterprise deployments of secure messaging solution. Zipit Wireless announced the addition of Vicki Dibble as Director of Professional Services. Dibble will oversee implementation and process…
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CalmWater Financial expands to new offices
March 2, 2016CalmWater Financial in Lexington SC has recently moved to expand their office space within the new Patriot Point business complex. Now located at 947 E. Main St., CalmWater has realized…
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SC Education Lottery scholarship stories win big at the 2016 ADDY Awards
March 2, 2016Mad Monkey wins Best in Broadcast and Best in Show With a television campaign showcasing the actual stories of three recipients of SC Education Lottery scholarships, Mad Monkey was awarded…
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Paul Hoefer elected shareholder
March 2, 2016
Robinson McFadden announced that Paul H. Hoefer has been elected as a shareholder of the Firm. “Paul is an extraordinary individual who exemplifies professionalism and a commitment to excellence in…
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