Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina Announce 2015 CreateAthon Dates and Application Deadlines
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina announced that both organizations will once again host CreateAthon events this fall. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which…
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Providence Hospitals receives ISO 9001:2008 certification
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has successfully received ISO 9001:2008 certification, placing it in a class of businesses recognized globally for the use of best-practice quality-management principles. ISO 9001:2008 aims…
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Converting Landfill Gas to Hydrogen: A Novel Green Energy Initiative – EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Russ Keller, May 12, 2015
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Can researchers make hydrogen fuel cell technology an affordable reality for transportation companies and energy providers? Russ Keller of South Carolina Research Authority will present findings from…
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YouthBASE to Host Storybook ReadAlong Event
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – YouthBASE will host a Storybook ReadAlong event on Saturday, May 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Palmetto Bank located on 306 E. North Street…
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Engenius teaches Google Adwords, SEO to Upstate small businesses
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius continues its two-part series on web marketing for small businesses this week with a focus on specific tactics that earn measurable results. Engenius’ Managing Partner Chris…
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Carolina Prep receives LiveWell at School Award
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Prep’s healthy lifestyle is gaining attention in the Upstate. Carolina International Preparatory Academy has been recognized with the LiveWell at School Award from LiveWell Greenville. The LiveWell…
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Radium Architecture Hires Anthony Wohlers
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Radium Architecture announced that Anthony Wohlers, Associate AIA, has joined the studio as an Intern Architect. Mr. Wohlers is a May 2015 graduate of Clemson University’s Masters…
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Caldwell Commercial Sublease of 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 102
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Primary Tenant in the sublease of 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 102, in Mt. Pleasant. The Sub-Tenant, Julie Tucker Young,…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline Attorney is Reappointed to the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board for a Second Term
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that Rex Casterline has been reappointed to the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board for a second term. The…
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Volvo Cars selects South Carolina for first American plant
May 11, 2015
$500 million Berkeley County automotive factory to create up to 4,000 jobs BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Volvo Car Corporation has selected Berkeley County, South Carolina for its first manufacturing facility in the Western…
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Converting Landfill Gas to Hydrogen: A Novel Green Energy Initiative – EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Russ Keller, May 12, 2015
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Can researchers make hydrogen fuel cell technology an affordable reality for transportation companies and energy providers? Russ Keller of South Carolina Research Authority will present findings from…
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Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina Announce 2015 CreateAthon Dates and Application Deadlines
May 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina announced that both organizations will once again host CreateAthon events this fall. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which…
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EngenuitySC Announces Launch of “Game-Changing” LifeCycle Innovation Project at Lower Richland High School
May 11, 2015
EngenuitySC Announces Launch of “Game-Changing” LifeCycle Innovation Project at Lower Richland High School 2,200-pound food waste dehydrator, vermiculture pods, solar array and greenhouse revolutionize rural high school STEM program COLUMBIA,…
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Annual Garden Tour in May Highlights Saluda River Club
May 11, 2015On Thursday, May 14 and Saturday, May 16, the Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers Association (LCMGV) will host its 14th Annual Garden Tour, encompassing three sites at Saluda River Club…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as winners…
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Providence Hospitals receives ISO 9001:2008 certification
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has successfully received ISO 9001:2008 certification, placing it in a class of businesses recognized globally for the use of best-practice quality-management principles. ISO 9001:2008 aims…
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The City of Columbia is Now Accepting Online Payments for Parking Citations
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Parking Services Department is working with T2 Systems and South Carolina Interactive to develop a real time payment system which offers those receiving…
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Graham Applauds Senate Vote To Ensure Congressional Review of Iran Nuclear Deal
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires President Obama to submit any deal with Iran…
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Lexington Medical Center Earns “Gold Plus” Stroke Award
May 10, 2015Recognition Honors Excellence in Care of Stroke Patients WEST COLUMBIA, SC – For the fifth time, Lexington Medical Center has received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement award for stroke care…
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Richland Two Names The 2015–2016 District Teacher Of The Year
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Richland Two has named Linda Whitcomb, Spanish and World Cultures teacher at Muller Road Middle School, as the district’s 2015—2016 Teacher of the Year. The announcement was…
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Washington Post ranks 2 District Five schools among ‘America’s Most Challenging’
May 10, 2015IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland District Five schools have been ranked among the most rigorous and challenging high schools in the nation, according to a new Washington Post report. Dutch Fork…
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Two District Five students awarded National Merit $2,500 Scholarships
May 10, 2015IRMO, SC – Two students from Lexington-Richland School District Five are among this year’s National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners. Irmo High School students Nicholas Leonhardt (right) and Maximilian Westerkam (left) are…
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District Five superintendent named SCASA Superintendent of the Year
May 10, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner has been named state Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA).Hefner will now…
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Colonial Life honors 2015 Volunteer of the Year
May 10, 2015Barbara Webb’s work with suicide prevention inspired by a family tragedy COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 8, 2015) — Suicide awareness and prevention were rarely discussed two decades ago when Barbara…
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Clemson Awards Honorary Doctorate of Humanities to Lexington Medical Center President & CEO Mike Biediger at Graduation
May 10, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congratulations to Lexington Medical Center President & CEO Mike Biediger! Clemson University awarded Mr. Biediger an honorary Doctorate of Humanities at spring commencement exercises on Friday morning,…
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SBA Announces Top Winners of Business Competition for Innovations That Empower Women’s Lives
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced the winners of its InnovateHER Business Challenge at a National Small Business Week event, the “2015 InnovateHER Business Challenge Finals,” hosted…
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Rosie Craig Awarded Preservation Leadership Award
May 10, 2015
Historic Columbia’s 2015 Preservation Awards Luncheon Honors Local Projects for Design and Preservation Accomplishments COLUMBIA, SC —To celebrate the accomplishments of local architectural, construction and rehabilitation projects, Historic Columbia…
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How Does a Health System Learn? EngenuitySC’s Science Café with MUSC’s Dr. Leslie Lenert, June 9, 2015
May 9, 2015Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy lounge in Columbia, S.C. COLUMBIA, SC – How does a health system learn? Is it possible for laboratory findings to make an…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces the Month of the Military Spouse
May 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued a proclamation designating May 2015 the Month of the Military Spouse, encouraging all South Carolinians to honor the courage and sacrifice of our…
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Midlands Technical College Seeks Applicants For More than $1 Million in Job-Training Funds
May 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College has more than $1 million to award applicants looking to change or advance their careers. Scholarships are available for training programs that prepare students…
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Speaker Lucas Reacts to Senate GOP Infrastructure Plan
May 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement in response to the Senate Republican Caucus’ newly created infrastructure plan. “The Legislature has an obligation to the…
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LTC’s personal finance program earns top 10 nationwide ranking
May 9, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — Working in Support of Education (w!se) ranks the Lexington Technology Center’s personal finance program seventh in the nation among large schools taking part in the w!se Financial…
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Scott Emphasizes Importance of School Choice During National Charter Schools Week
May 9, 2015Praises South Carolina’s Growing Charter School Community COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), a leading advocate for school choice in the United States Senate, issued the following statement highlighting…
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City of Columbia Urges Consumers to Understand their Water “From Source to Tap” During Drinking Water Week
May 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia As Drinking Water Week continues, the City of Columbia joins the American Water Works Association and water professionals across the country in highlighting the…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
May 9, 2015
By Ashley Hunter Governor Signs SC State Bill; Senate GOP Proposes New Roads Plan and Senate Adopts Budget A Conference Committee of 3 House Members and 3 Senators…
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How Does a Health System Learn? EngenuitySC’s Science Café with MUSC’s Dr. Leslie Lenert, June 9, 2015
May 9, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy lounge in Columbia, S.C. COLUMBIA, SC – How does a health system learn? Is it possible for laboratory findings to make an…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Industrial Lease
May 7, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, PODS Enterprises LLC, in the lease of 33,250 square feet of warehouse space at 2550 Highway 52…
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The Woodlands at Furman goes global for CCRC Week
May 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – International flair comes to the Woodlands next week in their annual celebration of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) Week. This year’s theme will be Festival of Nations, celebrating…
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South Risk Management Increasing Size of Insurance Sales Department
May 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its team of insurance sales professionals with the addition of Wes Dasher III. Previously an underwriter with a large…
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Providence Hospitals Receives 5 Aster Awards for Healthcare Marketing
May 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has received five 2015 Aster Awards for healthcare marketing and communications. The Aster Awards Program recognizes the nation’s most…
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2 Providence Hospitals nurses receive 2015 Palmetto Gold award
May 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Two nurses from Providence Hospitals were honored at the South Carolina Nurses Foundation’s 2015 Palmetto Gold Gala. The honor, limited to the state’s top 100 nurses, included…
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2 Providence Hospitals nurses receive 2015 Palmetto Gold award
May 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Two nurses from Providence Hospitals were honored at the South Carolina Nurses Foundation’s 2015 Palmetto Gold Gala. The honor, limited to the state’s top 100 nurses, included…
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South Risk Management Increasing Size of Insurance Sales Department
May 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its team of insurance sales professionals with the addition of Wes Dasher III. Previously an underwriter with a large…
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Providence Hospitals Receives 5 Aster Awards for Healthcare Marketing
May 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has received five 2015 Aster Awards for healthcare marketing and communications. The Aster Awards Program recognizes the nation’s most…
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Midlands Gives Day Raises $1,543,023.65 for More Than 250 Local Nonprofit Organizations
May 6, 2015Total donations more than double the funds raised via inaugural 2014 event COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual Midlands Gives day, presented by the Central Carolina Community Foundation on Tuesday,…
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Spartanburg Receives National Grant to Build Creativity Spots on Northside
May 6, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC — The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg (TAP) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) todesign, site, and construct artlets in the city’s…
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Lexington One begins 2015–2016 budget process
May 6, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 6 p.m. at a special budget workshop held for the district’s Board of Trustees, Lexington County School District One administrators presented…
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Proactive Practice Boot Camp CLE
May 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Law Strategy Corp is pleased to announce the Proactive Practice Boot Camp CLE, taking place in Columbia, Charleston and Greenville this month. Featuring nationally acclaimed litigator Don…
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Hinson selected to lead SCSBIT Risk Control services
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Tim Hinson has been named Risk Control Manager for the South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT). Hinson has worked in the trust’s risk control division since…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Division, Cocky’s Reading Express visit District Five school
May 6, 2015IRMO, SC – Students at a Lexington-Richland District Five school received a surprise visit from University of South Carolina beloved mascot Cocky on May 6, as part of a partnership…
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