S.C. environmental expert addresses Stanford Law School audience
March 1, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – Environmental expert Tom Mullikin – a professor of Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University and environmental attorney – discussed the global nature of climate change and recent…
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Walmart Awards $50,000 to Friends of Caroline Hospice
March 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Friends of Caroline Hospice announced that it has received a $50,000 grant from Walmart. This gift will support their ongoing mission to provide services that offer hope,…
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MacArthur Genius Award-Winning Choreographer Kyle Abraham Brings Pavement from NYC to Harbison Theatre
February 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Fresh from a MacArthur Genius Award win, NYC-based choreographer Kyle Abraham and his company Abraham.In.Motion bring Pavement, a critically-acclaimed urban-contemporary dance performance, to the stage of Harbison…
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District Five student to represent SC in national Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
February 27, 2015CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student received a top award at this year’s South Carolina Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, becoming one of two students from the…
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Richland County Council recognizing Unsung Heroines
February 27, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilwomen Joyce Dickerson and Julie-Ann Dixon are seeking nominations for the 2015 Richland County Distinguished Community Leadership Award (RCDCL). Seven RCDCL awards will be…
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Columbia Design League Now Accepting Entries for Runaway Runway 2015
February 27, 2015Selections included in the recycled fashion extravaganza on April 11, 2015. . COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Design League is now accepting entries for the annual Runaway Runway design contest…
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NAI Avant Arranges Sale Off Barr Road In Lexington, SC
February 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently represented Harmon Investment Properties in the sale of ±61.41 acres off Barr Road in Lexington, SC. Lexington Investment Group, LLC,…
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Complete Public relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2015
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the 2015 Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the third year in a row the firm will…
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First Reliance Announces Unaudited Year End Operating Results
February 27, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc (OTC: FSRL) today announced unaudited results for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company earned net income of $4,407,611, or$0.68 per diluted share,…
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New Executive Chef at Bourbon in Columbia, S.C.
February 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Kristian Niemi owner of Bourbon Columbia a Cajun Creole Bourbon Restaurant is happy to announce that Frank Bradley is the new Executive Chef at Bourbon on Main…
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EDTS Earns Two Microsoft Gold Competencies
February 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a regional IT solutions business specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure, has earned two Microsoft Gold competencies, distinguishing itself within the top…
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EDTS Earns Two Microsoft Gold Competencies
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a regional IT solutions business specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure, has earned two Microsoft Gold competencies, distinguishing itself within the top…
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Celebrates Youth Arts Month
February 27, 2015It’s Youth Arts Month! The Wizard of Oz and the Youth Arts Exhibition at the FAC CAMDEN, SC — March is Youth Arts Month and the Fine Arts Center of…
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EDTS Earns Two Microsoft Gold Competencies
February 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a regional IT solutions business specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure, has earned two Microsoft Gold competencies, distinguishing itself within the top…
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MacArthur Genius Award-Winning Choreographer Kyle Abraham Brings Pavement from NYC to Harbison Theatre
February 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Fresh from a MacArthur Genius Award win, NYC-based choreographer Kyle Abraham and his company Abraham.In.Motion bring Pavement, a critically-acclaimed urban-contemporary dance performance, to the stage of Harbison…
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So we beat on…
February 26, 2015By Temple Ligon This Saturday night at the Koger Center is the opera La Boheme, possibly the world’s favorite of all time. Set in Paris in early 1830…
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Celebrates Youth Arts Month
February 26, 2015It’s Youth Arts Month! The Wizard of Oz and the Youth Arts Exhibition at the FAC CAMDEN, SC — March is Youth Arts Month and the Fine Arts Center of…
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Midlands Heart Ball Raises $160,000 for the American Heart Association
February 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball, held Saturday, February 14 at the South Carolina State Museum, raised $160,000 to fund cardiovascular and stroke programs, research and education…
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Bridge Replacement Over Nichols Creek in Richland County
February 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to replace the bridge on Firetower Road (S-40-1058) near Irmo in Richland County. SCDOT Maintenance Forces rated the bridge as…
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Lower Richland High School Earns AdvancED STEM Certification
February 26, 2015LRHS first school to earn esteemed accreditation in Richland One COLUMBIA, SC – Lower Richland High School has earned the coveted AdvancED Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Certification for…
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First Annual OPE Summit Celebrates Success and Recognizes 16 Palmetto Military Employers
February 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley joined representatives from the South Carolina National Guard, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and other Veteran and employment service providers…
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Stephen Carmon joins Colliers International as Real Estate Management Services Intern
February 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announced that Stephen Carmon has joined the firm as Real Estate Management Intern. Carmon will be responsible for assisting the Real Estate Management Services team…
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Lower Richland High School Earns AdvancED STEM Certification
February 26, 2015LRHS first school to earn esteemed accreditation in Richland One COLUMBIA, SC – Lower Richland High School has earned the coveted AdvancED Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Certification for…
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Blowfish Announce “Lake Murray Blowfish” Jersey Night
February 25, 2015First of Five Themed Jersey Nights Planned For 2015 Season Lexington County, SC – The Blowfish and Lake Murray Country Tourism have announced that the Blowfish players will be sporting…
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NBSC Circle of Excellence Awards Announced
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, proudly announces South Carolina recipients of the Synovus Circle of Excellence Sales Awards. This award honors team members for their overall…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Hosts Update on State of Public Schools
February 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted a crowd of more than 250 of our region’s principals and business leaders this morning, February 25, during State of…
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Wilson Testifies Before Budget Committee Requesting Resources for Fort Jackson
February 25, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) testified before the House Budget Committee, led by Chairman Tom Price, requesting resources for the Army’s training base at Fort Jackson in Columbia…
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Ambrosia offers authentic Greek cuisine
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – When Carol Rogers Papaletsos returned to her hometown of Columbia, S.C., after 20 years in Greece and nearly three years studying at Columbia University in New York,…
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Colonial Life, employees gave generously in 2014
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life and its employees were generous in giving of time, talents and resources to their communities in 2014. The company contributed nearly $1.5 million to South…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease Agreement
February 25, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Star Cleaning USA, Inc. in the lease of 2,000 SF warehouse/flex space at 3260 Industry Drive in North…
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Benefitfocus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results and Strategic Investment Transaction
February 25, 2015Total revenue of $40.2 million, up 33% year-over-year; Employer revenue up 47% year-over-yearGAAP Gross margin of 41%, expands 900 basis points sequentially Closes on $74.7 million strategic equity investment with Mercer…
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DHEC Board to Conduct Search for New Agency Director
February 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control announced today that it will conduct a national search for a new director of the Department of Health and Environmental…
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Gather in Our Carolina Kitchen
February 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Beginning Thursday, March 19th Charleston Cooks! Columbia introduces Carolina Kitchen, a regularly scheduled demonstration-style cooking class celebrating the classic Southern cuisine of the Midlands region. Guided by…
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District Five assistant principal named a finalist for national award
February 25, 2015IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School Assistant Principal for Instruction Sarah Longshore has been named a finalist for a National Assistant Principal of the Year award. Pictured: Dutch Fork…
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Teri Maugeri Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors®, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announced that Teri Maugeri has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Teri’s career in Real Estate spans nearly 25 years…
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Iris Wainright Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announced that Iris Wainright has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office. Iris began her real estate career more…
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Randy Dabney Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors®, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announced that Randy Dabney has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Randy has a long association with the Real Estate…
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Food Lion Feeds Launches “Groceries for Good” Campaign to Help Feed Local Families Struggling with Hunger
February 25, 2015
Campaign to Run in all Food Lion Stores Feb. 25-March 17 CHARLESTON, SC – Food Lion is partnering with its MVP customers and vendors in its more than 1,100…
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South Carolina Prepares for Next Round of Winter Weather
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has declared a State of Emergency to mobilize additional state resources should they been needed in response to the impending hazardous weather. The Governor’s…
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BDI Pharma Awarded Three-Year Consignment Contract with National GPO Premier, Inc.
February 25, 2015BDIVantage Plus Consignment Program now offered to members of acute care GPO, Premier, Inc. COLUMBIA, SC – Specialty pharmaceutical distributor BDI Pharma, Inc. announced today that it was awarded the contract…
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New Data Shows S.C. Child Poverty Rate Nearly Cut in Half by Safety Net Programs and Tax Policies
February 25, 2015
Children’s Trust Urges Policy Makers to Adopt Updated Poverty Measure CHARLESTON, SC – A report released today urges policy makers to permanently adopt an updated poverty measure – the Supplemental…
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Expert Machine & Fabrication, LLC Expanding Dillon County Manufacturing Operations
February 25, 2015Company Investing $2.6 Million Investment to Relocate to Larger Facility DILLON COUNTY, SC – Expert Machine & Fabrication, LLC a manufacturer of various engineered and fabricated products is expanding its…
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Lexington One congratulates its 12 National Merit Scholarship finalists
February 25, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington County School District One congratulates 12 students who advance to the finalist level in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Competition. The program honors talented high school…
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March of Dimes Awards More than $250,000 to Grantees across the State
February 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes has awarded more than $250,000 in eight community grants for projects focused on improving the health of mothers…
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S.C. Arts Commission Announces 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards Recipients
February 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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Rochelle Byrd Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors® (www.allentate.com), the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, is proud to announce that Rochelle Byrd has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Rochelle is a native of…
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Greenville Technical College partners with the University Center of Greenville for College Opportunity Fair
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The University Center of Greenville will offer an information session on academic programs and related careers on Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the…
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Charleston Match to Marrow 5K- supporting patients in need of a bone marrow transplant
February 25, 2015Be The Match will host the 2nd Annual Charleston Match to Marrow 5K. This 5K walk/run unites communities across the Lowcountry of South Carolina in support of helping patients in need…
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Caldwell Commercial Warehouse Lease – 3260 Industry Drive
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Star Cleaning USA, Inc. in the lease of 2,000 SF warehouse/flex space at 3260 Industry Drive in North Charleston.…
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First Community Bank Receives Top Rating from Industry Group
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank announced that it has received the highest performance rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm. The 5-Star (“Superior”)…
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