SC Bar receives funding to implement professional development program for teachers
December 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC —The SC Bar Law Related Education Division announces that funds will be available in South Carolina to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers in civics…
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Boise Cascade Company expanding Chester County operations
December 9, 2015
Manufacturing Company Investing $23.5 Million To Expand Operations In Chester Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), one of the largest producers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America and…
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Teach for America–South Carolina launches InnovateSC Initiative
December 9, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Teach For America is proud to announce the launch of its InnovateSC initiative to support South Carolina students in rural and high-need communities with the tools needed…
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Governor Haley Announces 2016 Slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
December 9, 2015
Governor Nikki Haley named chefs Teryi Youngblood of Passerelle Bistro in Greenville, Ramone Dickerson of 2 Fat 2 Fly & Wing City in Columbia, Orchid Paulmeier of One Hot Mama’s…
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Colliers International brokers sale of former Faurecia manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, SC for $3.5 million
December 9, 2015
Transaction facilitated by Colliers’ global relationship with seller Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies and purchaser Reger Holdings. A Colliers International team of industrial specialists consisting of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews,…
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Bruce Williams named Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Columbia
December 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia announces Bruce Williams as the new Chief Executive Officer as of Dec. 1, 2015. Recently retired from BB&T Insurance, Williams is a longtime…
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New Popeyes restaurant comes to Ocean Lakes Village in Myrtle Beach, SC
December 9, 2015
Colliers International brings the first Popeyes franchise to Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach, SC – Colliers International has brokered a lease for a Popeyes restaurant at Ocean Lakes Village, a master…
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Heritage Classic Foundation creates a new philanthropic program
December 9, 2015
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation is unveiling a new program aimed at raising funds for the Foundation’s Scholarship program. Membership in the Tartan Club is open to…
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CRA issues call for nominations
December 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2016-2019 board positions. The organization is seeking Board members that can provide leadership…
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Pediatric sickle cell study stopped early due to positive results
December 9, 2015A national sickle cell disease study involving Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) researchers has found that for some children with sickle cell disease, the drug hydroxyurea is as effective…
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Boeing grant provides culinary training for District Five cafeteria workers, students
December 9, 2015
IRMO, SC – Cafeteria workers in Lexington-Richland School District Five are sharpening their skills, thanks to an initiative and grant funded by Boeing. Culinary Institute of Charleston Certified Chef Miles…
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Five Points Rotary Club presents SC tee shirt to Governor Haley
December 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Five Points Rotary Club embraced a project to sell tee shirts to create awareness and raise money for SC Flood Victims. Rotarians throughout District 7770 helped support this…
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Gov. Nikki Haley and Marcia Adams announce Department Of Administration’s Real Property Plan
December 9, 2015
Governor Nikki Haley and Marcia Adams, Director of the South Carolina Department of Administration (DOA), announced the results of DOA’s comprehensive inventory of state-owned real estate assets and the agency’s…
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Westwood High School named Arts Integrated High School
December 9, 2015
Westwood High School announced that it has been named an Arts Integrated High School by the Arts and Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project. Since its inception in 2012, Westwood High School…
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Ogletree Deakins recognized as a Top 30 Law Firm for Client Service in BTI’s Client Service A-Team 2016 Report
December 9, 2015Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins) is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as a top 30 law firm for client service in BTI…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three agents to downtown office
December 9, 2015
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the addition of three residential sales associates agents to the Downtown office located on Vardry Street. John Greene joins the company following…
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GGAR grants Rebuild Upstate $9,000
December 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has received $9,000 from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ annual Lobs, Links and Lanes fundraiser. Becky Coley, a mortgage consultant with OnQ Financial and…
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Jingle Arrgh the Way Comes to the FAC
December 9, 2015CAMDEN, SC — Get ready for those uproarious, rambunctious, mischievous pirates from the show How I Became a Pirate that have sailed back into port in a hilarious new holiday musical.…
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Callison Tighe helps Harvest Hope Food Bank meet unprecedented need
December 9, 2015In a year of unprecedented need for South Carolina, local law firm Callison Tighe & Robinson donated $15,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank. In June, Harvest Hope pantries were hit…
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Cason Development Group develops Orangeburg Taco Bell
December 9, 2015Cason Development Group announces the development of a new Taco Bell restaurant at 3259 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg County. The 2,200-square-foot, free-standing restaurant and drive-thru will be located in…
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Callison Tighe helps Harvest Hope Food Bank meet unprecedented need
December 9, 2015
In a year of unprecedented need for South Carolina, local law firm Callison Tighe & Robinson donated $15,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank. In June, Harvest Hope pantries were hit…
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Cason Development Group develops Orangeburg Taco Bell
December 9, 2015
Cason Development Group announces the development of a new Taco Bell restaurant at 3259 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg County. The 2,200-square-foot, free-standing restaurant and drive-thru will be located in…
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Jingle Arrgh the Way Comes to the FAC
December 9, 2015
CAMDEN, SC — Get ready for those uproarious, rambunctious, mischievous pirates from the show How I Became a Pirate that have sailed back into port in a hilarious new holiday musical.…
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Ogletree Deakins recognized as a Top 30 Law Firm for Client Service in BTI’s Client Service A-Team 2016 Report
December 9, 2015
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins) is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as a top 30 law firm for client service in BTI…
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Monti Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
December 8, 2015
GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – Monti Inc. (Monti), an industrial manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its Greenwood County manufacturing operations. The company is investing more than $500,000 in the project.…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative supports manufacturing education through the Greenville Tech Foundation
December 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has pledged $50,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to support scholarships for students pursuing manufacturing careers. The gift was announced by Charles Dalton,…
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6 tons of pet food & litter collected for the Humane Society of NMB
December 8, 2015
CALABASH, NC – The annual SHIVER FOR THE SHELTER Golf Tournament presented by Slimbo Events which was played on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Farmstead Golf Links in Calabash, NC…
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Children’s Village and Holiday Potpourri brighten Magnolia’s Christmas scene
December 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – A Children’s Village, holiday train rides and an assortment of child-friendly and pet-lover activities will make the Christmas season bright at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. The Children’s…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represents the buyer for Ashley Oaks Plaza
December 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent transaction of Ashley Oaks Plaza located at 1119 Wappoo Rd. Bill…
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Pawmetto Lifeline launches 2016 Pin Ups & Pets Calendar, Harley Haven & Studio O2 host launch parties
December 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline announced that their year-long collaboration with local Roller Derby organizations has concluded and resulted in an extended 14-month calendar to highlight and promote the mission…
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Select Health of South Carolina celebrating 20 years
December 8, 2015Founded in 1995, Select Health of South Carolina and First Choice, the state’s first and largest Medicaid health plan, are celebrating 20 years of helping people get care, stay well…
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Accreditation Assessment Team invites public comment
December 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arriveDecember 12, 2015 to examine all aspects of the Columbia-Richland Communications…
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Riverbanks and PalmettoPride partner to ramp up recycling
December 8, 2015Guests visiting Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will soon notice more recycling bins located throughout the park. One-hundred additional containers will be placed in the Zoo and Garden with support from…
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McCrory Construction breaks ground on $19M senior living center in Greenville; second underway in Charleston
December 8, 2015South Carolina-based McCrory Construction Company has broken ground on a 197,702 square foot senior living facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina to serve the Upstate’s rapidly growing senior population, company executives…
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Get to know Kevin Smith, Principal at C.E. Williams Middle School
December 8, 2015Kevin Smith is the principal at C.E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Arts. Born and raised in West Ashley, South Carolina, this is Smith’s fourth year as principal…
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Carolina Business Equipment recognized as a top provider by national publication
December 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The national publication, CIO Review, recognizes Columbia, SC-based company, CBE, as one of the top 20 companies in the country for Managed Print Services. In the article,…
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Start Early Stay Late: Teens in South Carolina are delaying pregnancy, just not long enough
December 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s teen birth rate has declined 61 percent since peaking in 1991, the result of decades of success for communities across the state. According to the…
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Robyn Rudish-Laning named communications coordinator
December 8, 2015
Robyn Rudish-Laning has joined the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness as its communications coordinator. In her new role, she will support the Council’s communications director in execution of day-to-day communications…
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Carolina Business Equipment recognized as a top provider by national publication
December 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The national publication, CIO Review, recognizes Columbia, SC-based company, CBE, as one of the top 20 companies in the country for Managed Print Services. In the article,…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2015 Series E bond sale
December 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $300,000,000 in revenue obligation bonds at today’s meeting. The 2015 Series E includes $300,000,000 in…
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Santee Cooper Board approves two-year rate adjustment
December 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized today a two-year rate adjustment for customers in 2016 and 2017 with an average annual increase between the two…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2016 Budget
December 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved a $2.7 billion budget for 2016 today at its regular monthly meeting. The board also approved the 2017 and…
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Wilkes Law Firm Attorney, Derek Newberry, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
December 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Wilkes Law Firm, P.A. is pleased to announce that Derek Newberry has received the AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service. Newberry is a…
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Prosource Plumbing Supply opens new Asheville location
December 7, 2015
ProSource Plumbing Supply, a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies, recently opened a new location in Asheville, N.C., to extend its customer service and product offerings to…
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Greenville, South Carolina named Host City of 2018-19 Duathlon Nationals
December 7, 2015COLORADO SPRINGS, CO– USA Triathlon today announced Greenville, South Carolina, as the host city for the 2018-19 USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships. Greenville, South Carolina, will host Duathlon Nationals in…
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Greenville Technical College holds first December commencement
December 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College’s inaugural fall commencement will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the TD Convention Center. More than 230 students will…
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NBSC names Stewart to Greenville Advisory Board
December 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC, – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, today announced the appointment of Givens B. Stewart to its Greenville Advisory Board of Directors. “We are pleased that Givens has…
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NBSC names Patterson to Greenville Advisory Board
December 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Jacqueline “Jackie” H. Patterson to its Greenville Advisory Board of Directors. “We are pleased that Jackie has…
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NBSC names Miller to Greenville Advisory Board
December 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, today announced the appointment of Valerie Miller to its Greenville Advisory Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome Valerie to…
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Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC launches SL Opportunity Finance, LLC
December 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has launched its latest investment opportunity, SL Opportunity Finance, LLC (“SL Opportunity Finance”). Sandlapper developed the product after recognizing a need for…
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