Providence Hospitals awards annual Preston Jones Memorial Scholarship
April 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has named Katherine Neuffer Hines as the 2015 Dr. Preston A. Jones Memorial Scholarship recipient. A fourth-year medical student at the University of South Carolina…
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Chuck Goessel Named Audit Manager at Graydon Thompson CPAs
April 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Charles A. “Chuck” Goessel has been named Manager on the expanding Audit and Assurance Team at Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm designed to offer…
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Chuck Goessel Named Audit Manager at Graydon Thompson CPAs
April 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Charles A. “Chuck” Goessel has been named Manager on the expanding Audit and Assurance Team at Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm designed to offer…
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Providence Hospitals awards annual Preston Jones Memorial Scholarship
April 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has named Katherine Neuffer Hines as the 2015 Dr. Preston A. Jones Memorial Scholarship recipient. A fourth-year medical student at the University of South Carolina…
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Call for Artists Submissions!
April 17, 2015CAMDEN, SC – The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is currently accepting artist materials for consideration for exhibition in the Bassett Gallery to be scheduled…
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Clemson University Entrance Opens at Bon Secours Wellness Arena
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Clemson University officially opened the new Clemson University Entrance with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 16. The Arena will be home…
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Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Receives CDFI Certification
April 16, 2015
Promotes financial inclusion in Greenville County GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Heritage FCU is pleased to announce its certification by the US Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. There…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville Welcomes Lakin Parr
April 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine welcomes Lakin Parr as a new commercial sales associate in the Greenville office. Prior to his sales associate role, Lakin completed an internship learning…
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Sandra Grady Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Dan Joyner, Realtors
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ¾ Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Sandra Grady has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the Easley office. Grady…
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Manufacturers Rally Behind Trade Promotion Authority Legislation
April 16, 2015
Call for Swift Action from Congressional Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Manufacturers are rallying behind bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation introduced today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT)…
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LTC students receive national DECA award
April 16, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — The national DECA organization gave 2014–2015 Lexington Technology Center DECA Co-Presidents Lindsay Clamp and Jensen Taylor the Emerging Leader Honor Award. LTC Director Bryan Hearn presented the…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New Companies
April 16, 2015Two Clients, One Resource Partner Accepted into SC Launch Program SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of two new companies into its SC Launch Program and…
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Superintendent Debbie Hamm to Attend National Meeting of Innovative School Leaders
April 16, 2015Hamm will participate in the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools meeting in Vancouver, Wash. COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Two Superintendent Debbie Hamm will join a select group of national…
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New band director setting the tone, raising the bar at Dutch Fork High School
April 16, 2015IRMO, SC – When it comes to top high school bands, Midlands schools have walked away with their share of state championships, regional awards and national recognitions. Paul Clayton is…
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Charleston Southern professor Dr. Celeste McMaster recognized for Excellence in Teaching
April 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Faculty from 20 private colleges were recognized this week at an awards dinner for their dedication to teaching by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Dr. Celeste…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd.
April 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gregg Legerton represented the landlord, Tobias, LLC in the lease extension of a 5,411 SF office space…
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VA Announces New Grants to Help End Veteran Homelessness
April 16, 2015
Initiative Targets 45,000 Homeless and At-Risk Veterans and Families in High-Need Communities CHARLESTON, SC – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald announced March 31, the award of $2…
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SOL Partners with Lowcountry Aquatic Project Swimming Organization
April 16, 2015
SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar will raise money for the learn-to-swim program through the end of May MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – From Monday, April 20 through the end of May,…
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Foster Grandparent Celebrates 21 years of Service to Richland One School
April 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One is fortunate to have many long-serving and dedicated volunteers including 91-year old Mary L. Wynn, a Foster Grandparent at Lewis Greenview Elementary School. Mrs. Wynn…
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Hunger Crunch Wins Facebook’s Social Good App Of The Year Award
April 16, 2015
Fighting Hunger Globally With A Video Game GREENVILLE, SC – Hunger Crunch (www.hungercrunch.com), a newly launched video game, has won Facebook’s Social Good App of The Year award which…
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EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. establishing operations in Anderson County
April 16, 2015
Automotive supplier investing $11.1 million in Upstate plant ANDERSON, SC – EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc., a subsidiary of the Germany-based EuWe Group, is establishing manufacturing operations in Anderson County.…
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Renewable Water Resources’ Operations Challenge Team Takes First Place during State Operations Competition
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Operations Challenge Team competed in the State Operations Challenge Competition at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) in March. The team finished first…
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Lawmakers’ Hard Work Will Help Youthful Offenders Reach Their Full Potential
April 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) commends Sens. Marlon E. Kimpson, Tom Davis, Karl Allen, Paul Thurmond, and Tom Corbin for their hard work in advancing…
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Speaker Lucas: House Paves the Way for Road Repair
April 16, 2015
Passes bill to fund and reform infrastructure COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after the House passed H. 3579. This roads plan was…
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Furman University Graduate Dr. Jerry Thomas Receives Honorary Doctor of Science Degree
April 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Jerry R. Thomas, a 1963 Furman University graduate who serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Education at the University of North Texas, has…
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Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Recognized as Green Globe Certified School
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School, which opened this past August, has been awarded a rating of three Green Globes through the Green Building Initiative’s internationally recognized…
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Chuck Goessel Named Audit Manager at Graydon Thompson CPAs
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Charles A. “Chuck” Goessel has been named Manager on the expanding Audit and Assurance Team at Graydon Thompson LLC, an Upstate-based accounting firm designed to offer individuals…
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Media Advisory: Biggest High School Football Showcase in S.C. History is Saturday
April 16, 2015What: The 2015 EPT Football Skills Showcase is South Carolina’s premiere football recruiting event and the brainchild of quarterback guru Ramon Robinson. When: Saturday, April 18, 2015. Registration begins at…
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Karen Kapustka Joins Allen Tate Company
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Karen Kapustka has joined the company’s Simpsonville office. Karen Kapustka joins Allen Tate Companies having already experienced life in the real estate…
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Michelle Roberts Joins Allen Tate Company
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Michelle Roberts has joined the company’s Simpsonville office. Michelle Roberts has over ten years of business to business marketing and sales experience. She…
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ReWa Operations Challenge Team Takes First Place during State Operations Competition
April 16, 2015GREENVILE, SC — Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Operations Challenge Team competed in the State Operations Challenge Competition at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) in March. The team finished first…
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City Council Recognized Top Recruiters for Lifesavers Blood Drive
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Last night, Columbia City Council recognized the top three City staff recruiters who served as team captains for their departments during the annual blood drive, the Columbia…
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City Receives Additional Funding for Individual Development Account Program
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Assets for Independence Program, a division of the Federal Health and Human Services, announced a $75,000 grant that will be matched by the City with an…
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14 Percent Container Volume Growth at SC Ports
April 15, 2015
SC Inland Port achieves record number of rail moves . CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority sustained double-digit container volume gains in March, reporting 14.3 percent fiscal year to date…
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Columbia Council Seeks Transparency In Transfer Funds
April 15, 2015The Columbia Chamber Calls for Transparency in Aftermath of Water and Sewer Transfers COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia water and sewer system is in desperate need of repair.…
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Mayor Benjamin releases statement on former Mayor Coble’s hospitalization
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in response to former Mayor Bob Coble being transported to Providence Hospital after becoming ill at the South…
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South Carolina REALTORS® Release March Market Numbers
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its March statewide housing market numbers revealing 2015 to be a healthy and energetic selling season. While all real estate is local, increases…
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Family Nurse Practitioner With Doctors Care Receives Palmetto Gold Award
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Doctors Care announced that Lisa Duggan was named one of the state’s 100 best nurses by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation. Ms. Duggan is employed as a…
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Sonoco Increases Common Stock Dividend by 9.4 Percent
April 15, 2015Board Recognizes Company’s 90 Years of Consecutive Dividends With Largest Cash Increase HARTSVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of Sonoco today declared a $.35 per share quarterly common stock dividend, a 9.4…
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Collins & Lacy Welcomes Laura Robinson
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Laura Robinson has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Robinson is special counsel practicing in the area of workers’ compensation. Laura…
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Introducing Children to STEM in Elementary School is the Key to 21st Century Success
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the better you can set them up for success later on…
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Midlands’ Tight Industrial Market to Benefit from Manufacturing Growth
April 15, 2015
Colliers International, South Carolina Research & Forecast Report Columbia | Industrial Q1 2015 Key Takeaways > The Midlands industrial market continues to tighten and attract investments from new and existing companies. > …
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Council adopts Mayor Benjamin’s revenue plan
April 15, 2015Proposal reduces water/sewer rate increase, secures public safety funding and cuts taxes COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Council voted 5-2 to adopt Mayor Steve Benjamin’s comprehensive proposal to secure…
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Senator Scott on Importance of Body Cameras
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement as the South Carolina Legislature begins consideration of S.47, a bill to require body-worn cameras for law enforcement: “I…
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Speaker Lucas: House Passes Comprehensive Domestic Violence Legislation
April 15, 2015
Deters future crimes, promotes awareness, and transforms culture COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after the House passed H. 3433, the Domestic…
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S.C.’s Top Legal Group Backs Police Body Cam Bill
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ), the leading voice for plaintiff’s attorneys in the Palmetto State, on Wednesday formally endorsed a bipartisan bill in the State…
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Sonoco Announces New Consumer Growth Projects
April 15, 2015– New Flexible Packaging Laminator and Press to Expand Operations in Texas, Ohio – New Research and Development Facility Being Built on Hartsville, S.C. Campus HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global…
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Staff, students roll up their sleeves for first annual Irmo Community Pride Day
April 15, 2015IRMO, SC – Staff and students at Irmo High School showed their school spirit on April 11 as part of a Saturday beautification and community outreach project at the Lexington-Richland…
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National Volunteer Week 2015 Red Cross Volunteers Key to Helping Central SC Community
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Over a 24-hour period in March, Red Cross volunteers rushed to seven locations in the Midlands and helped 23 residents who were victims of home fires or…
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Committee Passes Graham-Authored Legislation on Iran Nuclear Agreement
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today praised the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for passing legislation he co-authored, S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (Corker-Menendez-Graham). The legislation, which…
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