A.C. Flora Ranked Among Nation’s Top High Schools
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A.C. Flora High School is ranked #409 among the top 1,000 schools in the Washington Post’s 2015 list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. Among the state-by-state top…
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SC Bar Offers Free Legal Clinic in Chapin
May 6, 2015Local attorney to discuss family law issues COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic in Chapin on Monday, May 18. The topic will be…
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Big changes coming to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) is alerting its members and the public of the new Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA) changes which…
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Education Non-Profit Approved To Provide South Carolina Middle School Teaching Certification
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Education has authorized the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (The American Board) to provide additional teacher certification in middle level language arts, science…
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Taskforce Recommends Transformation of Behavioral Health Systems in South Carolina
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Recommendations to transform and improve our state’s behavioral health systems have been issued by a statewide taskforce convened by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Office Lease
May 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, College Hunk Hauling Junk & Moving, in the lease of 1,400 square feet of office space at…
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Lexington One student named 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholar
May 6, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One and River Bluff High congratulate Qiang Zhang for being named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. This prestigious award program is administered by the…
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Nexsen Pruet Recognizes 18 Middle School Girls, Celebrates 10th Next Steps Class
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On April 24, Nexsen Pruet celebrated 18 Chapin Middle School girls for their completion of NP’s 10th Next Steps Class. The students, who were chosen by their teachers…
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CSA Attorney Jacob Born will Lead Charleston School of Law Alumni Chapter
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Chappell Smith & Arden PA announces that attorney Jacob Born was named president of the Charleston School of Law Alumni Association Columbia Area…
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Julian Nexsen: 1924-2015
May 6, 2015
Julian J. Nexsen, who helped guide Nexsen Pruet from a four-attorney office to one of the region’s leading business law firms, died today in Columbia, S.C., after a long illness.…
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Lancaster County Council of the Arts is accepting applications for Academic Scholarship
May 6, 2015LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is accepting applications for the new $500 LCCA Academic Scholarship, which will be awarded to a high school senior residing…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation Announces Opening 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Grant Cycle
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2)…
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Owner Forced to Sell Ground-Breaking Medical Company, Merriton Medical LLC
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The owner of Merriton Medical LLC, a ground-breaking medical company, is forced to sell due to unexpected terminal illness. The company produces and sells a one-of-a-kind patented, medical product…
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Manufacturing and Export Growth to Drive SC Industrial Market
May 6, 2015
Key Takeaways Capital investments continue to strengthen the South Carolina economy with investments from both national and international companies. Manufacturing employment is on the rise, but remains below pre-recession levels.…
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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
May 6, 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…
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C. Dan Joyner, Realtors’ Teams Rank Among the Top in Nationwide Real Estate Network
May 6, 2015
Teams Honored at the Annual Real Estate Network Convention in Las Vegas GREENVILLE, SC – Four Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS’ teams were recognized with top honors for…
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C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Offices Ranked at the Top Nationwide For 2014 Results
May 6, 2015
Company Ranks #24 in U.S., Commercial Division Ranks #3 and N. Pleasantburg Office Ranks #9. GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS achieved top rankings for 2014…
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MEDcare Urgent Care Goes Back to School
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – MEDcare Urgent Care, a physician-directed and privately-owned healthcare provider in South Carolina, hosted financial speaker and former international corporate tax manager for The Seagram Company, Ltd., Joseph…
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons awards Providence Hospitals its top rating
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Hospitals for the 17th time in a row. This continues…
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Susan G. Baker to Keynote Columbia College Commencement
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College is proud to announce philanthropist and author Susan G. Baker as the 2015 undergraduate commencement speaker. Baker is co-founder and past chairman of the National…
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Your estate plan: What’s the role of your Will?
May 6, 2015By Bethany M. Griffith Abacus Planning Group Planning for your own death may feel like an uncomfortable topic, but understanding how your assets will transfer is key to ensuring…
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SC BlueCross Recognizes Nursing Staff For Leading The Way To Better Health
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employs nearly 600 nurses within its group of companies who work every day to support members in reaching their health goals, managing…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $120,000 in grants
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded five grants totaling $120,000 to the following organizations committed in their programming to the issues of Poverty in…
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Do You Need Job Descriptions?
May 6, 2015
Matt R. Vaadi, PHR President, Executive Resource Group If you have ever asked this question, you are not alone. This question comes up frequently with small to mid-sized businesses.…
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Taskforce Recommends Transformation of Behavioral Health Systems in South Carolina
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recommendations to transform and improve our state’s behavioral health systems have been issued by a statewide taskforce convened by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public…
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons awards Providence Hospitals its top rating
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Hospitals for the 17th time in a row. This continues…
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South Carolina Special Olympics Medical Team Keeps Watchful Eye Over Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers And Spectators
May 5, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – On Friday, May 1, more than 1200 special athletes, 800+ volunteers, hundreds of Soldiers and multitudes of spectators all gathered on the grounds of Fort Jackson. What…
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First Citizens Announces New Regional Leadership Roles
May 5, 2015RALEIGH, NC – First Citizens Bank announced today new regional leadership positions for four of its top executives. “These veteran bankers bring many years of exemplary service and experience to their new roles…
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Turner Padget Shareholder Relocates Back to Columbia
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that shareholder Mark B. Goddard will return to the firm’s Columbia office from Myrtle Beach, where he has practiced since…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Marc L. Murray, principal and senior portfolio manager
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Marc L. Murray has joined our team as principal and senior portfolio manager. Marc Murray…
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Speakers to Highlight the Impact of Broadband Internet at CONNECTIONS 2015 Event
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents can learn about improving everything from health to wealth later this month when national and local technology experts convene in Columbia to discuss the implications…
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LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Charleston Office
May 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P congratulates Al Abate, AIA, CDT, LEED AP BD+C and Dylan Towe, AIA, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB on their new positions as Senior Associates in the…
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LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Columbia office
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – LS3P congratulates Julia Kuhn, Assoc. IIDA and Rohit Patel, LEED AP BD + C on their new positions as Associates in the Columbia, SC office. These recognitions honor…
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Wells Fargo announces winners of Succeeding Together contest
May 5, 2015Four winners, including a student from Spartanburg, will attend the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship SPARTANBURG, SC – Wells Fargo announced the winners of Succeeding TogetherSM, an essay contest that celebrates the…
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First Reliance Announces Strong 1st Quarter Results
May 5, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. announced that it had net income of $513,427, for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. This compares to a net income of $346,357, for the…
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SCANA Corporation Holds 2015 Annual Meeting, Declares Regular Dividend on Common Stock For Second Quarter 2015
May 5, 2015CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that the Company’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held in Columbia, South Carolina, with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Kevin…
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2014 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award Call for Nominations
May 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment. Nominations will be accepted through…
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MeetingPoint aims to take Year of Altruism to the next level
May 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – How does one take a successful program that engaged many across the region on creating a “beloved community” to the next level? One word: MeetingPoint. MeetingPoint is…
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Leapfrog Group awards Providence Hospitals an A safety rating
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how…
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Leapfrog Group awards Providence Hospitals an A safety rating
May 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Marc L. Murray, principal and senior portfolio manager
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Marc L. Murray has joined our team as principal and senior portfolio manager. Marc Murray…
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LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Firm’s Greenville Office
May 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – LS3P congratulates Todd Reichard, AIA, LEED AP and Steve Wilson on their new positions as Senior Associates in the firm’s Greenville office. The firm is also pleased…
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MBA student wins top prize for his startup company pitch at DIG South
May 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — For the second year in a row, a student in Clemson’s MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation program has taken first place in the business-plan pitch competition at…
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Competition Heats Up for the 4th Annual YEScarolina Regional Business Plan Competition presented by Motley Rice, LLC
May 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Over thirty high school students will go head to head at the May 7th Motley Rice Regional Business Plan Competition for the ultimate prize of $1,000 and the…
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Engineering alumnus establishes endowed professorship
May 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Professional engineer Richard Cottingham and his wife, Nancy, of Seneca have pledged $500,000 to establish the J. Richard (’66) and Nancy W. Cottingham Distinguished Professor of Civil…
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Turning Leaf Project, Changing lives, Restoring Hope
May 4, 2015Grand Opening of The Turning Leaf Project Reentry Center When 10:00am – 10:30am, Monday, May 11, 2015 Where 2718 Azalea Drive, North Charleston The Center is adjacent to…
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Robots to join artists in downtown Greenville
May 4, 2015
Clemson University plans activities, partnership announcement for Artisphere GREENVILLE, SC – The arts festival that begins its 11th year this weekend has always filled downtown Greenville with the work of…
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Graduating cadets in Zucker Family School of Education help lead S.C. organization to national recognition
May 4, 2015First of its kind club formed by Cadets supporting students with learning disabilities CHARLESTON, SC – A group of cadets who are in the Zucker Family School of Education…
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Berkeley County Schools’ superintendent search update
May 4, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School Board has re-opened its superintendent search. The Board will continue to utilize BWP & Associates, the search firm with which the Board has…
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May events at Wofford College
May 4, 2015Concerts, end-of-year activities highlight month SPARTANBURG, SC – A variety of concerts and end-of-the-academic-year activities highlight the May calendar at Wofford College. These events are open to the public and…
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