S.C. Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May Elected to National Board
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the board of directors for the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA). May is…
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Anthony Carden Named Director of IT Security Services for EDTS
December 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern…
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Riggs Partners and Blackbaud Featured in eBook on Implementing Skills-Based Volunteering Programs in Small Businesses
December 3, 2014eBook Available for Free Download COLUMBIA, SC – A Billion + Change, Blackbaud and Riggs Partners released a new eBook, “Small Business, Big Purpose: A guide to skills-based volunteerism,”…
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The NEA Foundation names Columbia educator as finalist for prestigious national education award
December 2, 2014Terri Butts to be honored at awards gala in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC – The NEA Foundation announced that Terri Butts, a curriculum specialist at the Richland Two Child…
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Landmark Builders Named General Contractor for Phase II Renovations at Nickelodeon Theatre
December 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders has been named General Contractor the Phase II Renovations of the historic Nickelodeon Theatre on Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The 9,700-square-foot renovation project…
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Jackson Lewis Shareholder Reelected To SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Greenville Shareholder Andy Satterfield has been reelected to serve…
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Anthony Carden Named Director of IT Security Services for EDTS
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC –  Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern…
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Maid Simple House Cleaning brings franchise opportunity to Upstate
December 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – As Greenville’s entrepreneurial movement continues to grow, Maid Simple House Cleaning is introducing a unique opportunity to Upstate residents with an entrepreneurial itch. Maid Simple is focusing…
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PropertyBoss and RentCheck Align for Tenant Screening
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – PropertyBoss Solutions, a provider of enterprise property management software solutions, today announced a direct system interface to RentCheck, Canada’s leading provider of the largest, most relevant and…
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Conservation Voters of South Carolina #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Whether you were on a hunt for a deal on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, CVSC has a priceless offer we hope you can’t turn down. Help us protect the…
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Spring Valley High School Senior Sarah Song Lee Earns Perfect 2400 on the SAT
December 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Spring Valley High School Senior Sarah Song Lee recently received a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT – a total combining test results from three 800-point…
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SC BlueCross Hosts Free Day at Children’s Museum as Holiday Gift to Community
December 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Admission to EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia will be free to the public on Saturday, Dec. 20, courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as a gift to…
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Carolina One Welcomes Five New Agents
December 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina One Real Estate Services is proud to announce that five new sales associates have signed on with the company in four of its local offices. In…
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Riverstar International Appoints Netherlands Distributor of Snoozer Pet Products
December 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC –Â Riverstar International, an export management company for US manufacturers, has appointed ZooZel as the exclusive Netherlands distributor of Piedmont, South Carolina-based Snoozer Pet Products. Snoozer Pet Products, founded…
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Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Welcomes New Board Members
December 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC –Â The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is pleased to announce five new members joining the their Board of Directors for 2015: Frank Bentley, Bank of America Stephanie Tarbet,…
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SC Forestry Commission selling tree seedlings for winter planting
December 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The first day of December is traditionally the start of planting season for tree seedlings, and the South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging landowners to place their…
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MV Commercial Construction Receives Associated Builders and Contractors Diamond Award for Safety for the Third Consecutive Year
December 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC –Â MV Commercial Construction has been recognized as a Diamond Award recipient for the third year in a row by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as part of…
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Filtration Group expanding York County operation
December 1, 2014
Global filtration leader increasing York County presence with $1.5 million investment, 11 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Filtration Group is expanding one of its two facilities in York County. The…
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Colliers International brokers sale of 298 acres in Columbia, South Carolina
December 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Woody Moore, CCIM and Pendleton Grove completed the sale of 298 acres to the University of South Carolina Development Foundation. The University plans to use the…
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MGC Opens Office in Wilmington, NC
December 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced that has opened its eleventh office in Wilmington, NC. Attorneys Ryan Bisplinghoff and Joshua Engel are located in the firm’s Wilmington…
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Swell Combines Cool Shades with Environmentally Friendly Materials for One Hot Pair of Sunglasses
November 30, 2014PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Who hasn’t lost a pair of sunglasses at the beach? One minute you’re having a blast with your friends. Next minute you’ve burned your retinas out…
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Bob Moffatt Named 2014 Realtor Of The Year
November 30, 2014
For Second Year in a Row, a C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® Real Estate Professional Earns Distinguished Award from Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan…
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Greenville Nonprofits Talk Fundraising at Shine the Light
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County, The Graham Foundation, The Daniel-Mickel Foundation and…
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Councilwoman Kathy Maness elected to National League of Cities Board of Directors
November 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC –Â The National League of Cities (NLC) named Councilwoman Kathy Maness to its Board of Directors on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the annual Congress of Cities and Exposition…
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Immedion Hires Cheryl Morlan as NOC Supervisor
November 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Immedion LLC,  South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the hiring of Cheryl Morlan…
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Greenville Technical College Student Named to the USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Team
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Adam Clark, a student at Greenville Technical College in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program, has been named to the 2014-2015 Men’s National Bobsled Team. Of the 14…
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ReWiGo wins national award for marketing efforts
November 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has received the National Award for Electronic Marketing from the ReFrame Association, a national organization supporting the nonprofit home repair and rehab…
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Phillips Staffing Names Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Peppers joins Phillips…
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Peak Corporation to establish U.S. manufacturing operations in Clarendon County
November 29, 2014$6.6 million investment expected to result in the creation of 59 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – A firm specializing in the design, manufacture and global distribution of an extensive…
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FoxFarm Soil and Fertilizer Company establishing Anderson County manufacturing facility
November 28, 2014$6.9 million investment expected to result in 27 new jobs ANDERSON COUNTY, SC –Â A family business that specializes in the manufacturing of garden products, premium potting soils and both…
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Phillips Staffing Names Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist
November 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Peppers joins Phillips…
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Phillips Staffing Names Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist
November 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Peppers joins Phillips…
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Capella Healthcare and Medical University of South Carolina partner, form new collaborative initiative
November 25, 2014
Midlands HealthONE Network formed to expand care, meet industry demands HARTSVILLE, SC Â – Capella Healthcare and MUSC Health have announced the development of a clinically integrated network and a…
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Mayor Benjamin calls for applicants for the Columbia Youth Commission
November 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC –Â Mayor Benjamin and City Council have just kicked off the application process for the spring session of the Columbia Youth Commission. For the third consecutive year, the City…
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SC Forestry Commission protects water quality statewide by offering BMP courtesy exams
November 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Forestry Commission is charged with overseeing Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) across the state, among many other responsibilities. Forestry BMPs are a set of…
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LICS Elects 2015 Board
November 24, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington Interfaith Community Services announced the new board elections: Jami Gantt, The Barter Company, Chairman Scott Adams, Adams Gyemant & Griffin, Chair Elect Harry Deith, Treasurer and…
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ERG Releases Mobile App for Employee Timekeeping
November 24, 2014ERG’s Timekeeping App Helps Companies Manage Mobile Workforce CHAPIN, SC – Employers with a mobile workforce often struggle to accurately track and administer the hours of those employees. ERG is…
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City Encourages Residents to Recycle Fried Turkey Used Cooking Oil
November 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Deep fried turkey is a delight on Thanksgiving, but disposing the three to five gallons of leftover oil is always a challenge. City of Columbia residents can…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on the Resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
November 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Senator Tim Scott released the following statement regarding the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. “In South Carolina, our military and defense communities are a vital part of…
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Communities Invited to Drop Off School Supplies for Students at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
November 24, 2014December 1 – December 23, 2014 ~ Midlands Business John Harris Body Shops Invites Their Communities To Drop Off School Supplies For Students Served At The SC School For The Deaf And The…
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LCK Completes AllSouth Federal Credit Union Project
November 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – LCK recently completed project management of the new 60,000 square foot corporate headquarters and credit union branch for AllSouth Federal Credit Union. Located at the corner of…
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Colliers International Selected as Commercial Real Estate Partner for Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CUICAR)
November 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International announced its new role as strategic real estate partner for Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CUICAR). Colliers will provide marketing and brokerage services…
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Wofford ranks fourth among national study abroad leaders
November 24, 2014College listed on Open Doors’ Top 40 Baccalaureate Institutions SPARTANBURG, SC – Again this year, the Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange has recognized Wofford College as a…
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Grants awarded to improve 13 South Carolina communities
November 24, 2014Commerce awards $4.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds COLUMBIA, SC – Communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $4.5…
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Teresa Coles to Chair CreateAthon National Board of Directors
November 24, 2014
24-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Transitions Into Nonprofit Organization COLUMBIA, SC – CreateAthon, one of the marketing industry’s leading pro bono programs, announces that the organization’s founder, Teresa Coles of Riggs…
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Miller-Valentine Group Volunteers Bring a Fresh Look to Vital Connections of the Midlands’ Arthurtown Early Head Start Facility
November 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Group team members recently volunteered to assist Vital Connections of the Midlands by making site improvements to their Arthurtown facility through the United Way Day of…
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Nearly 200 attend District Five Magnet Fair
November 24, 2014IRMO, SC – Nearly 200 parents, students and community members attended Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Magnet Fair on Nov. 20. The event at CrossRoads Middle School featured interactive booths where…
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SC BlueCross, SC BlueChoice Urge Signups by December 15 for January 1 Coverage; December Events Scheduled Statewide
November 24, 2014
People purchasing individual or family insurance for 2015 must sign up by Dec. 15 for policies to go into effect Jan. 1. Representatives of BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan will be in numerous…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Partner Named Chairman of SC Board of Accountancy
November 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Mark Crocker, CPA and partner at Dixon Hughes Goodman was recently elected chairman of the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. Board members are appointed by the governor…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Partner Named Chairman of SC Board of Accountancy
November 24, 2014Mark Crocker, CPA and partner at Dixon Hughes Goodman was recently elected chairman of the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. Board members are appointed by the governor to be the…
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