LTSS welcomes spiritual leader and author Reverend Heidi Neumark
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) of Lenoir-Rhyne University will welcome Lutheran Reverend Heidi Neumark on Friday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. in Alumni Hall. She will…
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Applications for Service Academy Nominations due Monday, October 26th at 5PM
October 21, 2015
WASHINGTON – The Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations through Monday, October 26th at 5PM. High school students interested in attending one of…
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Public assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for six additional counties
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Public Assistance was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for six additional South Carolina counties to help them recover from October’s severe flooding. This assistance from…
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Koon promoted to Trust Specialist
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC– NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Lynette L. Koon has been promoted to Trust Specialist with the Synovus Trust Company, N.A. Koon joined NBSC in…
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SCDEW appoints chief legal officer and strategic advisor
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Susan Maupin Boone as chief legal officer and strategic advisor to the executive director. Boone will…
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NAI Avant reports continuing leasing velocity in three-building professional park in Forest Acres
October 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Senior broker Macon Lovelace and broker Peyton Bryant recently leased ±5,743 square feet of available office space at the Landmark II office building in Forest Acres, SC.…
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Diversified Development, Inc announces new project manager
October 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – David Brock has joined the Diversified Development, Inc. team in a project and financial management capacity. A 1996 graduate of North Carolina State University, Brock also earned…
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NAI Avant reports continuing leasing velocity in three-building professional park in Forest Acres
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior broker Macon Lovelace and broker Peyton Bryant recently leased ±5,743 square feet of available office space at the Landmark II office building in Forest Acres, SC.…
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Diversified Development, Inc announces new project manager
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – David Brock has joined the Diversified Development, Inc. team in a project and financial management capacity. A 1996 graduate of North Carolina State University, Brock also earned…
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MUSC Statement in response to new American Cancer Society (ACS) breast screening guidelines
October 20, 2015Guidelines published October 20, 2015, in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Breast Care Team will continue to…
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SBA opens Business Recovery Center in Charleston County
October 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Charleston County, Wednesday, Oct. 21 to assist business owners in applying for low interest disaster…
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SCRA announces subsequent S.C.-Israel R&D award
October 20, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA is pleased to announce a six month funding extension to Greenville-based Alexium, Inc., a first round recipient of the initial projects funded through the South Carolina-Israel…
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Richland County vector control spraying to control increased mosquito activity
October 20, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – This month’s historic flooding, paired with warm temperatures, has led to increased mosquito activity in some parts of Richland County. To combat the problem, Richland County…
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#SCStrong Day at the Fair!
October 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. State Fair will offer $1 gate admission for everyone this Thursday, Oct. 22 to honor the efforts of those helping the state recover from the recent…
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SwampFest at Congaree rescheduled for October 30 and 31, 2015
October 20, 2015
HOPKINS, SC – As waters recede from recent floods, staff at Congaree National Park and South East Rural Community Outreach (SERCO) have rescheduled the 13th annual SwampFest which had to…
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Additional disaster recovery center opens in Gadsden to help South Carolina flood survivors
October 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A new disaster recovery center is open in Gadsden to help South Carolina flood survivors. This Richland County center is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven…
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Hoops and Hope with Dawn Staley
October 20, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Olympic gold medalist and nationally acclaimed University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley will be the keynote speaker at “Hoops and Hope with Dawn…
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Business futurist Gavin Serkin to discuss emerging markets Oct. 27
October 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gavin Serkin with Bloomberg News will discuss his recently released book, “Frontier: Exploring the Top Ten Emerging Markets of Tomorrow,” Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the University of…
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Two new awards strengthen research ties between Clemson University and Greenville Health System
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A bioengineer who is working to grow new arteries in a lab and an industrial engineer who is developing a health-care app are the first winners of…
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Greenwood Mills registers the first youth apprenticeship program in Greenwood County
October 20, 2015
GREENWOOD, SC – Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Greenwood Mills established a registered youth apprenticeship program for Machine Operators. This represents…
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Cely Construction begins construction of Downtown Greenville’s One City Plaza
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Cely Construction is proud to announce commencement of a unique project in downtown Greenville. We are constructing a public restroom facility at One City Plaza. The facility…
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Wofford breaks ground on Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
October 20, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College broke ground today (Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015) on the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, the new home of basketball and volleyball at the college. The facility will…
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Jim Wall reappointed to Greenville Airport Commission
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jim Wall has been reappointed to the Greenville Airport Commission by Greenville County Council to serve an additional three-year term. Jim currently serves as Vice Chairman of the…
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Bill Connor joins Creative Builders, Inc.
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Connor to the company as a Project Manager. Bill graduated from the University of Kentucky with…
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Vom Fass Greenville Features “The Green Fairy” at its Anniversary Halloween Celebration
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Vom Fass Greenville, located at 4 Market Point Drive, is celebrating its One Year Anniversary this Halloween — Saturday, October 31st. Vom Fass, which means “from the cask,”…
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Greenville Technical College student advances to international singing competition
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Shane Ericks, a student at Greenville Technical College, has advanced through local and regional competition to be invited to participate in the final round of the Global…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
October 20, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its Goose Creek financial…
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Summerville Medical Center welcomes Dr. John Carlile as Medical Director of Hospitalist and Intensivist Services
October 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – John R. Carlile, M.D., has joined Summerville Medical Center as the Medical Director of Hospitalist and Intensivist Services, bringing more than 35 years of pediatric critical care experience…
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Ray Tanner Home Run Returns for 10th Anniversary
October 20, 2015
All proceeds from this year’s race will go toward flood relief COLUMBIA, SC – The Ray Tanner Foundation is hosting its 10th annual Ray Tanner Home Run 12K, 5K, Youth…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg now accepting 2016 grant requests
October 20, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) enters its ninth year of giving, inviting area nonprofit organizations to apply for a 2016 grant. “I encourage all nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg…
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LAST WEEK!! Enter to Win a New Avaya IP Office Phone System from IntelliSystems
October 20, 2015
IntelliSystems, Avaya and MidlandsBiz are teaming up to bring one lucky Midlands company a new phone system worth up to $10,000! What Can an Extreme Phone Makeover Do for Your…
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SCDOT debris pickup continues in four counties
October 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Contractors working for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to pick up flooding debris are working in the following counties on Tuesday, October 20: Dorchester County…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Director of Global Business Development
October 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Nelson Lindsay has joined the agency as the Director of Global Business Development. In this role, Lindsay will be…
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USC alumni earn university’s top awards
October 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – My Carolina Alumni Association announced the University of South Carolina’s distinguished alumni award winners Saturday (Oct. 17) as part of the university’s homecoming. Jim Pearce, a philanthropist,…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Sonny Jones to Director of Traffic
October 20, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced that Sonny Jones has been promoted to director of traffic. Prior to his…
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Complete PR’s Boyanoski to present at Mayors’ Conference
October 20, 2015COLUMBIA SC – Complete Public Relations president John Boyanoski will be discussing his book “Reimagining Greenville” at the fifth annual Grow Your City Mayors’ Economic Development Symposium in Columbia Friday. Each…
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NEW DATE: Band announcement for Famously Hot New Year set for Oct. 22, 2015, 11 a.m.
October 20, 2015Bringing diverse communities together to celebrate a new year of strength and renewal – and to support S.C. Flood Relief Fund drive COLUMBIA, SC — Mayor Steve Benjamin and Famously…
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Film Tourism: Sagacious Partner’s Science Cafe with Dr. Simon Hudson, October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015Film Tourism: Sagacious Partner’s Science Cafe with Dr. Simon Hudson, October 20, 2015 Join us at Speakeasy for a free, engaging talk with a cold drink in a laidback environment…
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Film Tourism: Sagacious Partner’s Science Cafe with Dr. Simon Hudson, October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015Film Tourism: Sagacious Partner’s Science Cafe with Dr. Simon Hudson, October 20, 2015 Join us at Speakeasy for a free, engaging talk with a cold drink in a laidback environment…
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NEW DATE: Band announcement for Famously Hot New Year set for Oct. 22, 2015, 11 a.m.
October 20, 2015
Bringing diverse communities together to celebrate a new year of strength and renewal – and to support S.C. Flood Relief Fund drive COLUMBIA, SC — Mayor Steve Benjamin and Famously…
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Complete PR’s Boyanoski to present at Mayors’ Conference
October 20, 2015
COLUMBIA SC – Complete Public Relations president John Boyanoski will be discussing his book “Reimagining Greenville” at the fifth annual Grow Your City Mayors’ Economic Development Symposium in Columbia Friday. Each…
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Santee Cooper Board approves rooftop solar incentives
October 19, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper customers interested in purchasing or leasing rooftop solar panels or buying into a community solar program will benefit under a comprehensive incentive package approved…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Kevin A. Shwedo as State Disaster Recovery Coordinator
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Kevin A. Shwedo, who has served as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles since 2011, as the State Disaster Recovery…
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Robertson receives CAMS-Audit Anti-Money Laundering Advanced Certificate designation
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that Rebecca “Becky” Schauer Robertson of South State Bank has earned the Certified Advanced AML Audit Specialist (CAMS-Audit) credential from the Association of…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raises $4.6 million for two new land deals
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raised approximately $4.6 million for two land deals on behalf of Webb Creek Management Group, LLC, a Georgia-based firm that provides consultative services…
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Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship practice underway
October 19, 2015
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Practice began this morning for the nearly 300 anglers that have made the trek to Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC for this week’s 2015 Ram American…
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Tempus establishes South Carolina operation
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Tempus, a worldwide leader in aviation solutions, announced today that it has established its corporate marketing and media department in Greenville. Located on the second floor…
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ECG grads boast of 100 percent pass rate on certification exam
October 19, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Recent graduates of Tri-County Technical College’s Electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as EKG, certificate class scored a 100 percent pass rate on the national Certified EKG Technicians exam.…
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Greenlink hosts fare free Friday on Oct. 23, sponsored by Aloft Greenville Downtown
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Those who have never ridden a bus in Greenville County can give it a try for free on Fri., Oct. 23, when Greenlink presents Fare Free Friday, sponsored…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
October 19, 2015
Leases Greenville, South Carolina: Jon Good, SIOR of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, 200 Transit Drive, LLC, in the leasing of an 8,000 SF industrial property at 200 Transit…
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