Gov. Nikki Haley, Cabinet Officials Announce Collaborative Effort to Address Litter on S.C. Interstates
February 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined by Director of the Department of Corrections Bryan Stirling, Director of the Department of Public Safety Leroy Smith, Director of the Department…
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South Carolina State Museum Opens New Civil Rights Exhibit on Feb. 28
February 18, 2015COURAGE: The Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight for It portrays the story behind the first lawsuit challenging racial segregation in public schools COLUMBIA, SC – The South…
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List Revealed for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 11-12, 2015
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The roster of 41 participating visual artists, including 7 newcomers, has been released for Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art. The free, self-led…
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The First Tee of Columbia Spring Golf Clinic for Children
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The First Tee of Columbia at the James E. Clyburn Golf Center will hold a Spring Golf Clinic for children ages 5-17. The golf center is located…
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Senator Scott Endorses Common Sense National Right to Work Legislation
February 18, 2015Paul-McConnell Measure Will Protect Individual Workers’ Rights CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced his support and co-sponsorship of the “National Right to Work Act,” a…
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Frigid Temperatures to Chill Richland County at Week’s End: Some areas may experience 60 consecutive hours at or below freezing
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents should take special precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe over the next several days as bitter temperatures hit the Midlands. “Temperatures…
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Richland Two Educator Wins Prestigious National Award
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Richland Two Educator Terri Butts has received one of public education’s most prestigious honors, the National Education Association (NEA) Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence and a…
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The 2015 Great Books Giveaway provides more than $40,000 in materials to libraries in Ohio, California and South Carolina
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), named Lorain City High School in Ohio the recipient of its annual…
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SC Bar Launches Attorney Wellness Website
February 18, 2015
Task force encourages Bar members to start “Living Above the Bar” CHARLESTON, SC – The Attorney Wellness Task Force of the South Carolina Bar is proud to announce the launch…
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Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson to Host Dirt Road Paving Meeting in Upper Richland
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Residents in Upper Richland County will have the opportunity to learn about Richland County’s newly launched program to pave dirt roads at a community meeting this month.…
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Community Forum to Discuss New Cleanup Campaign along Broad River Road
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A cleaner commute is in store for travelers along the busy Broad River Road Corridor courtesy of a new beautification initiative. A “Cleanup the Corridor Campaign” is…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs Honored for Rapid and Sustained Growth
February 18, 2015
Anderson accounting firm moves up 10 places among 2015 Fastest Growing Businesses ANDERSON, SC – Deep in the soul of Tiger Territory beats the heart of a Bulldog. Last week,…
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Ballpark Previews and Luxury Suite Reservations for Spirit Communications Park Available Starting February 23
February 18, 2015Suite packages available for preview & sales, Feb. 23 – 26 COLUMBIA, SC — Due to the overwhelming interest shown since the groundbreaking for Spirit Communications Park, Columbia Professional Baseball…
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Footprint, LLC establishing manufacturing facility in Chester County
February 18, 2015$15.4 million capital investment expected to result in 115 new jobs CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Footprint, LLC, a company that specializes in the direct manufacturing of sustainable materials and packaging, is…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs Honored for Rapid and Sustained Growth
February 18, 2015South Carolina accounting firm moves up 10 places among 2015 Fastest Growing Businesses COLUMBIA, SC – Deep in the soul of Tiger and Gamecock Territory beats the heart of a Bulldog.…
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Women in Philanthropy honored with TWIN Award
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Women in Philanthropy was honored with the TWIN Award by the Palmetto Center for Women. The TWIN Awards are a distinguished honor presented to women whose outstanding…
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Applications Available Now for 2015 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Rising high school juniors and seniors can now apply for this year’s South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA), held at Clemson University, July 18-24, 2015. SCCSA is…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo names Beverly Coates as a new Paul Harris Fellow for her outstanding work with C.O.P.S
February 18, 2015IRMO, SC – Lynn Campbell surprised Beverly Coates with the honor of a Paul Harris Fellow at the weekly meeting of The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo on February 11,…
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Register for Automotive CFO Forum
February 18, 2015
Register today for the KPMG CFO Forum held Wed., Feb. 25 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. This event offers a rare opportunity to hear from…
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Bravo1 Protection adds Austin as Business Development Manager
February 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest private security firm continues to grow with the addition of Ebony Austin as Business Development Manager. Austin brings an extensive business background to Bravo1…
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NAI Avant 7 NAI Earle Furman Facilitate ±153,000 SF Lease of Industrial Warehouse in Easley
February 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant recently facilitated a ±153,000 square foot industrial warehouse lease at 400 Saco Lowell Road in Easley, SC. NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn and Paul…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo names Beverly Coates as a new Paul Harris Fellow for her outstanding work with C.O.P.S
February 18, 2015IRMO, SC – Lynn Campbell surprised Beverly Coates with the honor of a Paul Harris Fellow at the weekly meeting of The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo on February 11,…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs Honored for Rapid and Sustained Growth
February 18, 2015
South Carolina accounting firm moves up 10 places among 2015 Fastest Growing Businesses COLUMBIA, SC – Deep in the soul of Tiger and Gamecock Territory beats the heart of a Bulldog.…
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List Revealed for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 11-12, 2015
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The roster of 41 participating visual artists, including 7 newcomers, has been released for Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art. The free, self-led…
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Colliers International’s Salley, Stewart and Morrison receive national brokerage recognition
February 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Chuck Salley, SIOR, GivensStewart, SIOR and Hagood Morrison, SIOR, all of ColliersInternational South Carolina, were named to ColliersInternational USA’s 2014 Everest Club. The Colliers International Everest Club annually…
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Colliers International’s Stewart, Morrison and Salley receive national brokerage recognition
February 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Givens Stewart, SIOR, Hagood Morrison, SIOR and Chuck Salley, SIOR, all of ColliersInternational South Carolina, were named to ColliersInternational USA’s 2014 Everest Club. The Colliers International Everest Club…
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Colliers International’s Morrison, Salley and Stewart receive national brokerage recognition
February 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Hagood Morrison, SIOR, Chuck Salley, SIOR and Givens Stewart, SIOR, all of Colliers International South Carolina, were named to Colliers International USA’s 2014 Everest Club. The Colliers…
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10 Winter Safety Tips from the American Red Cross
February 17, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The American Red Cross is urging people to take 10 simple steps to stay safe as frigid air and wintery conditions move into South Carolina. “Although winter weather can…
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SYNNEX Corporation Selects Tim Acker to Lead its Mobility and Connected Solutions Businesses
February 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – February 9, 2015 – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading distributor of IT products and services, announced today that it has selected IT channel veteran Tim Acker to…
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Finalists chosen for USC Chamber Music Day and Competition
February 17, 2015Eight high school string quartets from four states will be coached by the renowned Parker Quartet COLUMBIA, SC – For the second year, University of South Carolina music students…
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Richland County Amplifies Recycling Efforts with New Roll Carts, Commercials
February 17, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Residents served by Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling received a shiny new gift last month that will hopefully be put to good use. Forty-eight thousand…
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Lourie Center Receives National Honor for Innovative Program
February 17, 2015Award Highlights Outstanding Program for Columbia Seniors Columbia, SC – The Isadore E. Lourie Senior Center (Lourie Center) in Columbia, SC was recently recognized by the National Council on…
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Steve Hyman joins Cohn Construction Services
February 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Cohn Construction Services announced that Steve Hyman has joined the company and will be providing management and consulting services in his role as Senior Project Manager. With…
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Phillips Staffing’s Kristina Simmerman Joins Area SHRM Board
February 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Upstate human resources professional Kristina Simmerman of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has been selected to serve…
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Chicken Salad Chick Named Top Chicken Salad to Try by Cooking With Paula Deen
February 17, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – The latest edition of Cooking with Paula Deen magazine, which hits stands today, names Chicken Salad Chick as the top spot in the country to try chicken salad. This…
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NAI Avant Facilitates ±4,500 SF Lease at Lykes Business Center in Irmo, SC
February 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker Jeff Hein, SIOR, recently represented the Landlord of Lykes Business Center at 1108 Lykes Lane in a ±4,500 square foot lease. Represented by NAI Avant’s…
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NAI Avant Represents Buyer of ±29.6 Acres off River Road in Columbia, SC
February 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers Tombo Milliken (left) and Tom Milliken (right) recently represented Landtech Asset Management in their purchase of ±29.6 acres off River Road in Columbia, SC. The…
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IT-oLogy Receives Commerce Innovation Grant Funding
February 17, 2015Successful CyberSaturday program to expand statewide COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy is pleased to announce that it has received $100,000 from the South Carolina Innovation Challenge. The funding has been awarded…
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United Way to recognize 2015 South Carolina Common Good Award recipients
February 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The United Way Association of South Carolina will recognize 6 state legislators for their commitment to the common good at a reception in Columbia tonight. Recipients of…
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DHEC announces business and hospitality recycling award winners
February 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Five South Carolina businesses are being recognized for their exemplary recycling efforts by the S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program and Green Hospitality Program, the state’s Department of…
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Pharmacy pilot program improves health; saves money
February 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A Comprehensive Medication Management Collaborative (CMMC)’s pilot program testing a new pharmacist-physician business model has shown enough potential for the program to expand to a new rural…
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Phillips Staffing’s Kristina Simmerman Joins Pickens Area SHRM Board
February 17, 2015
EASLEY and GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate human resources professional Kristina Simmerman of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has been selected to…
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Phillips Staffing’s Kristina Simmerman Joins Area SHRM Board
February 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Upstate human resources professional Kristina Simmerman of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has been selected to serve…
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Steve Hyman joins Cohn Construction Services
February 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Cohn Construction Services announced that Steve Hyman has joined the company and will be providing management and consulting services in his role as Senior Project Manager. With…
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10 Winter Safety Tips from the American Red Cross
February 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The American Red Cross is urging people to take 10 simple steps to stay safe as frigid air and wintery conditions move into South Carolina. “Although winter weather can…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2015 Announces “Shared Streets” Project in Effort to Advance Columbia as a Bicycle Friendly Community
February 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The 2015 Leadership Columbia class announces the “Shared Streets” project that will improve ways for pedestrians, bicyclists, buses and cars to share safe and attractive Columbia streets. Leadership…
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Girl Scouts Begin Selling Cookies at Local Retailers on February 20
February 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts throughout the Upstate are offering cookies for sale at various local retailers beginning Friday, February 20. For those who missed the door-to-door sales during the…
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Commerce awards $2.6 million in South Carolina Innovation Challenge grants
February 16, 201519 organizations across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Commerce is awarding $2.6 million in a second round…
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Bobbitt to Build Local Thermo King Headquarters
February 16, 2015GASTON, SC – Bobbitt Design Build has begun construction on the corporate headquarters for a local Franchisee for Thermo King, which will be located at 30 Sonntag Drive in Gaston.…
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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
February 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions. Participation is another way city residents can take part in their government.…
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