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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Bingham-Mitchell Offer Plan to Save S.C. State
February 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Two S.C. House Members, a Republican and a Democrat, have offered legislation to keep S.C. State University open and to return the institution to financial solvency. S.C.…
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A Conversation with Dr. Claude Lilly, President of Presbyterian College
February 16, 2015By Alan Cooper MidlandsBiz: Where have you worked prior to becoming President of Presbyterian College? Claude Lilly: Most of my professional experience has been at large educational institutions. I…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points Now Offering In-Store Pre-Sale Tickets
February 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Starting on Monday, February 16, patrons can find tickets for sale to the one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the southeast. In addition to online…
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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department Accepting Band Submissions for 2015 Summer Concert Series
February 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the 24th Summer Concert Series in Finlay Park. Concerts will be held during the months of…
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Tripp Riley, AIA Elected President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
February 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Tripp Riley, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR, Inc. has been elected as the 2015 President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects…
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The City of Columbia Calls for Presenters and Vendors for the 2015 Small Business Week Conference
February 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is taking applications for presenters for the 2015 Small Business Week Conference on May 5-6, 2015. Potential presenters can include…
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NAI Avant Adds Paschal, Brown, Metts to Specialized Brokerage Teams, Columbia
February 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the recent additions of Paul Paschal, Boyd Brown, and John Metts as brokerage associates to the market leading office and retail brokerage teams…
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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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Tripp Riley, AIA Elected President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
February 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Tripp Riley, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR, Inc. has been elected as the 2015 President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects…
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Columbia, SC, Educator Receives Prestigious National Award
February 15, 2015Terri Butts of Columbia, SC wins top honor at the NEA Foundation’s annual gala WASHINGTON, DC – The decisions I make concerning how I teach are based on the likes, loves,…
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Academy of Authors to Host 2015 Induction Ceremony
February 15, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Academy of Authors will honor writers Dorothea Benton Frank, William Ioor, Bret Lott, and Marjory Heath Wentworth on April 11 at 6:00 p.m. at…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Forges Partnership to Boost S.C. Workforce Services
February 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, along with a dozen state leaders, formalized a partnership Thursday that will boost South Carolina’s public workforce system, SC Works. The ultimate goal is…
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USC Coach Dawn Staley to Start Senior Resources’ 2015 March For Meals 5K Run & Walk
February 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Lace up your running shoes and join us February 21, 2015, for the 2015 March for Meals 5K – The Wild Run! We are excited that USC…
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Legislative Delegation Elects New Commissioner To Represent 3rd Congressional District
February 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Legislative Delegation of the 3rd Congressional District has elected a new member to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. Ben H. Davis Jr., of…
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Engenius welcomes Beam as premium services coordinator
February 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius has hired Anna Beam as the web marketing firm’s first premium services coordinator. Beam is a 2009 graduate of Anderson University with a degree in psychology.…
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SC BlueCross Group Earns Highest Financial Rating for 13th Year
February 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A.M. Best Co. this week affirmed the A+ financial strength rating of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s group of companies. The outlook for this rating is stable.…
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South Carolina Air National Guard bids farewell to “Doc” Chow
February 13, 2015MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SC – Surrounded by family, friends, dignitaries and his fellow Swamp Fox, South Carolina Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Jim Chow closed the door on a…
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DP Professionals Welcomes Natalie Cobb
February 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – DP Professionals announced that Natalie Cobb has joined the firm as Business Development Manager. Cobb has over a decade of experience in the staffing industry, much of…
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DP Professionals Welcomes Natalie Cobb
February 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – DP Professionals announced that Natalie Cobb has joined the firm as Business Development Manager. Cobb has over a decade of experience in the staffing industry, much of…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Letter to President Obama: Approve Keystone Pipeline
February 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Citing the economic development and energy security benefits of the Keystone XL pipeline, Governor Nikki Haley and governors across the country asked President Barack Obama to reconsider…
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Science & Mathematics Governor’s School Celebrates 20 National Merit Finalists
February 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is excited to announce that 20 members of the class of 2015 were recently named National Merit Finalists by…
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Colliers International South Carolina’s John Folsom receives Colliers Americas’ highest honor
February 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – John W. Folsom, President and CEO of Colliers International South Carolina, has been named the 2014 recipient of Colliers’ most prestigious award, the Tom Richardson Award. This is…
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Alexandra Frazier Joins Riggs Partners as Copywriter
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alexandra Frazier has joined Riggs Partners as a copywriter. Before joining the agency, she held internships in the strategic planning department of SelectNY, a Manhattan ad agency…
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Marcus Williamson joins Riggs Partners as Design Apprentice
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Marcus Williamson has joined Riggs Partners as a design apprentice, working under the tutelage of Partner and Design Director, Ryon Edwards. Williamson is a self-taught designer with…
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Tri-County Tech becomes first school to award a VSF scholarship
February 12, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – An Anderson man is the first recipient of a Veterans Scholarship Forever scholarship. Chris Tellier joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1996 – two weeks after his…
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Jillian Owens Joins Riggs Partners as Digital Marketing Specialist
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Owens comes to Riggs Partners from the United Way of the Midlands, where she was a Community Impact Program Assistant. Her extensive background as a freelance writer…
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Marcus Williamson joins Riggs Partners as Design Apprentice
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Marcus Williamson has joined Riggs Partners as a design apprentice, working under the tutelage of Partner and Design Director, Ryon Edwards. Williamson is a self-taught designer with…
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Jillian Owens Joins Riggs Partners as Digital Marketing Specialist
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Owens comes to Riggs Partners from the United Way of the Midlands, where she was a Community Impact Program Assistant. Her extensive background as a freelance writer…
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Alexandra Frazier Joins Riggs Partners as Copywriter
February 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Alexandra Frazier has joined Riggs Partners as a copywriter. Before joining the agency, she held internships in the strategic planning department of SelectNY, a Manhattan ad agency…
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Helen Butler Joins William Means Real Estate Agent Team
February 11, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Real estate agent Helen Butler has joined the William Means Real Estate team. A Charleston native, Butler has worked in real estate for more than 18 years,…
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The Citadel names three finalists for provost; Hines to retire from position
February 11, 2015Dr. Sam Hines has helped lead The Citadel to national prominence during his tenure CHARLESTON, SC – Three finalists are under consideration for the position of provost and dean of…
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First Choice Member Scholarship Applications Due March 15
February 11, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in…
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