Wofford featured in Princeton Review’s ‘Best 380 Colleges’
August 4, 2015
College known as ‘great and successful academic school’ SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College is featured among the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education in The Princeton Review’s 2016 edition of its…
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USC symposium on presidential primaries to feature national political correspondents, S.C. political party chairmen and scholars Sept. 15
August 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The presidential campaign trail is heating up, and many eyes will be turning to South Carolina as the first primary state in the South leading up to…
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International Manufacturers To Convene In Greenville For Global Carolina Connections 2015
August 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The 3rd Annual Global Carolina Connections Conference on international investment will be held on 18 August 2015, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Greenville, SC. This…
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Remembering Citadel grad and country music leader Tandy Rice
August 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Tandy Rice, ’61, a respected Nashville country music executive, who launched the careers of Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton and Jim Ed Brown, passed away Monday at the…
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City Of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade Scheduled For December 5
August 4, 2015
Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 parade GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade will once again help usher in the holiday season with an…
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NAI Earle Furman Releases Second Quarter 2015 Industrial, Office and Retail Market Reports
August 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman has released its Second Quarter 2015 Market Reports. Reports include market snapshots in the office, retail and industrial sectors of commercial real estate. The…
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Robert Donovan Featured In Profile Magazine
August 4, 2015
Upstate CEO discusses nontraditional hiring tactics with Profile Magazine GREENVILLE, SC – Local business owner, Robert Donovan is featured in the latest issue of Profile Magazine, a print and digital publication…
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Upstate Forever Names Andrea Cooper as New Executive Director
August 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever announced that Andrea Cooper has been selected as the new Executive Director of Upstate Forever. Cooper, who lived in the Charleston area for the past…
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Scott Burgess joins Colliers International
August 4, 2015
New addition to retail brokerage in Greenville further expands Colliers’ footprint in the Upstate GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International announced the addition of Scott Burgess as Brokerage Associate to its…
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GSP International President/CEO Dave Edwards named Director of the Year
August 4, 2015
GREER, SC – Airport Revenue News (ARN) has announced Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) President and CEO David N. Edwards Jr. as its 2015 Director of the Year in the small…
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Jack Porter, Local Design & Brand Agency, Signs Michigan State University As New Client
August 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jack Porter, local design and brand agency, is pleased to announce their new client, Michigan State University. The partnership includes rebranding and graphic redesign of the men’s…
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South State Corporation Reports Second Quarter Operating EPS of $1.09; Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC —South State Corporation released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2015. Highlights of the second quarter…
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EDTS Acquires CSRA-Based Security, Video and Multimedia Company WHAV; Continues Strong Growth
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA and AIKEN, SC – Southeastern information technology company EDTS, which specializes in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has announced the acquisition of WHAV…
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Bobbitt Completes Renovations and Addition for Large Mechanical Firm
August 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on a major expansion of facilities for Walker White, Inc., a maintenance, service and installation mechanical contracting company, located at 7404…
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South State Bank Donates $12,000 to SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance
August 4, 2015
WALTERBORO, SC – South State Bank donated $12,000 to the SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance (SCA) in a presentation made on July 15th at USC- Salkehatchie in Walterboro. “South State Bank…
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Market Gains Momentum with Significant Construction and New Retailers
August 4, 2015
Key Takeaways New construction and development activity is significant despite flat vacancy rate. Rental rates are increasing at prime locations, but remain steady in less desirable locations. Retailer interest is…
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Richland County Council is engaging citizens in shaping local government policies
August 4, 2015
Board and Commission Vacancies COLUMBIA, SC — Richland County Council provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourages its members to participate in discussions that affect and shape…
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National Endowment for the Humanities Awards Faculty Members $140K-Plus in Grants
August 4, 2015
ROCK HILL, SC — According to Winthrop University’s Laura Dufresne, her feet, and those of colleague Laura Gardner, “have not quite touched the ground yet” these past two weeks. That’s…
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Columbia Fireflies are ready to Play Ball!
August 4, 2015
New team in Columbia pays homage to Columbia’s unified spirit, Congaree National Park Phenomenon COLUMBIA, SC – Hardball Capital and the City of Columbia announced that Columbia’s new Minor League…
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United Way of the Midlands announces plans to open new headquarters
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands announced plans to move to a new location in downtown Columbia beginning March 2016 with the purchase and renovation of 1818 Blanding Street.…
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Adam Landy receives President’s Award from SC Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
August 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm is proud to announce that associate Adam Landy has been named a 2015 recipient of the President’s Award, presented by the South Carolina Bar’s…
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Sylvan Learning welcomes new Director of Education
August 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Malai Pressley joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Midland’s NE Columbia location as Director of Education. She is responsible for ensuring the educational integrity of the Sylvan…
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The Cliffs Event Team Receives National Awards of Excellence
August 4, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) recognized The Cliffs Event Team with two top honors during the NACE Experience! 2015 Conference and Expo held…
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Bobbitt Completes Renovations and Addition for Large Mechanical Firm
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on a major expansion of facilities for Walker White, Inc., a maintenance, service and installation mechanical contracting company, located at 7404…
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Adam Landy receives President’s Award from SC Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm is proud to announce that associate Adam Landy has been named a 2015 recipient of the President’s Award, presented by the South Carolina Bar’s…
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EDTS Acquires CSRA-Based Security, Video and Multimedia Company WHAV; Continues Strong Growth
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA and AIKEN, SC – Southeastern information technology company EDTS, which specializes in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has announced the acquisition of WHAV…
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Sylvan Learning welcomes new Director of Education
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Malai Pressley joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Midland’s NE Columbia location as Director of Education. She is responsible for ensuring the educational integrity of the Sylvan…
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Scott Peevy with NAI Avant graduates from Leadership Charleston Class of 2015
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that broker Scott Peevy is a graduate of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2015. Peevy was…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 1739 Maybank Highway
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, Beatty Management Company Inc. in the lease of a…
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The Brandon Agency acquires Chattanooga-based KMT Creative Group
August 3, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately-held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, continues to grow, announced the acquisition of KMT Creative Group.…
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The Brandon Agency acquires Chattanooga-based KMT Creative Group
August 3, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately-held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, continues to grow, announced the acquisition of KMT Creative Group.…
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Crossings Deli Marks 15 Years of Empowering through Employment
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Crossings Deli and owners Brian and Ronya Gunter are proudly marking 15 years of empowering the employment challenged. In partnership with South Carolina Vocational & Rehabilitation Services, they…
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Richland County Month in Review: July
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July: Richland County’s latest tool to save taxpayer dollars and aid efforts to attract industry are two commercial-grade…
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Colliers International brokers 263,000 SF industrial lease
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Sam Myers represented the landlord in the lease of a 263,374 square foot industrial building located at 375 Metropolitan…
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Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
August 3, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…
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Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
August 3, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…
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Over $20 Million in capital improvement projects underway at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
August 3, 2015CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport is in the midst of a multi-million dollar, multi-year capital improvement plan with several projects underway designed to make the airport more efficient, more environmentally…
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McDonnell and Associates welcomes ethics, compliance professional
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Weissenstein received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and joined McDonnell and Associates in May 2015. Weissenstein’s primary areas of experience…
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Audrey Goodjoin Joins Phillips Staffing as Senior Recruiter
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC –Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Audrey Goodjoin as a Senior Recruiter on its rapidly growing team. Mrs.…
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Blencowe IT expands with new Pawleys Island location
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Blencowe IT, an information technology sales, service and support company headquartered in Columbia, SC, is pleased to announce it has acquired Computer and Software and Solutions of…
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Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio Celebrates Purchase of Building and Client Appreciation Weekend
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio, South Carolina’s largest music school and award-winning record studio, respectively, will host a Client Appreciation Weekend August 7– 9, 2015…
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Author Tom Poland visits The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club enjoyed a visit from author Tom Poland at our last meeting. Tom Poland is known as a writer of all things southern…
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Verizon Wireless names new Region President
August 3, 2015
Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…
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Verizon Wireless names new Region President
August 3, 2015
Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…
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Rhythmlink introduces new Invisa-Electrode™ line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Rhythmlink International, LLC announced the debut of their new Invisa-Electrode line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes that enable a continuous collection of EEG data before and after…
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District Five teacher named national AgriScience Ambassador
August 3, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher has recently completed a prestigious national teachers’ academy, earning him the designation of certified “AgiScience Ambassador.” Center for Advanced Technical Studies…
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University of South Carolina School of Music Calendar of Events 2015-2016
August 3, 2015Fri., August 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Southern Exposure New Music Concert: Classical Discrimination with Argento Chamber Ensemble USC School of Music Recital Hall – Free The Argento Chamber Ensemble, called…
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University of South Carolina’s Southern Exposure New Music Series Announces 2015-2016 Season
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Southern Exposure’s 2015-16 season, “Classical Collaborations,” expands from its traditional four concerts to five. The year bursts at the seams with the energy and eclecticism that characterizes…
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Ziff Properties Acquires Neighborhood Center
August 3, 2015COLLIERVILLE, TN – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of The Shops of Collierville, a 60,000-square-foot retail center located in the Collierville area (Memphis MSA). The property was acquired…
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Hot New Game In Lexington: Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC
August 3, 2015
Teams of 5 compete in an archery game played like dodgeball with foam tipped arrows. LEXINGTON, SC – The Grand Opening of Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC brings Archery Tag…
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