Local Musician Generates Buzz with New Album
January 8, 2015
Album Set to Release on January 17, 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia, South Carolina based singer-songwriter Dave Britt, formerly of The Rival Brothers, has set the release date of his…
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DHEC Director Catherine Templeton Announces Resignation
January 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – At today’s meeting of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control, Director Catherine Templeton announced that she will resign effective January 12, 2015. “When Governor…
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Red Cross Needs Disaster Response Volunteers in South Carolina
January 8, 2015Volunteer Orientations Being Held Across the State The Palmetto South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross is in need of volunteers and is inviting the community to attend…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Next Department of Juvenile Justice Director
January 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today announced Sylvia Murray as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Murray, who has been at DJJ for…
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Cassell serving as adjunct professor at USC School of Law
January 8, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – Melissa Gurney Cassell, an attorney with Morton & Gettys in Rock Hill, will serve as an adjunct professor during the spring 2015 semester at the University…
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Michael Nail Joins MGC’s Columbia Office
January 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, an insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Nail in the Columbia office. Nail will focus on workers’ compensation…
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SC Ports Authority Handles Heaviest Energy Project Move
January 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority recently handled one of its heaviest energy project moves to date, a 1.5 million pound Westinghouse Electric Company steam generator for the South Carolina…
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Cassell serving as adjunct professor at USC School of Law
January 8, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – Melissa Gurney Cassell, an attorney with Morton & Gettys in Rock Hill, will serve as an adjunct professor during the spring 2015 semester at the University…
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Silver Lake and Red Ventures Announce $250 Million Strategic Investment
January 7, 2015INDIAN LAND, SC – Red Ventures, a leading marketing technology and services company, and Silver Lake Partners, the global leader in technology investing, announced that Silver Lake has made a $250 million strategic investment…
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Adams and Reese Partner Rob Bethea Appointed by Gov. Haley to South Carolina Venture Capital Authority
January 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Adams and Reese Partner Rob Bethea has been appointed to the South Carolina Venture Capital Authority by Governor Nikki R. Haley. Bethea will serve the appointment through…
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Colliers International completes sale of two properties totaling over 50 acres for $12.5 million
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International’s Daniel Pellegrino, Seth Clark and Woody Moore, CCIM have brokered the sale of two properties, in Mount Pleasant and Columbia, South Carolina. Combined, the two…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Facilitates Industrial Building Sale
January 7, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the seller, Fsisub Llc, in the sale of a 12,500-square-foot industrial building on 3.91 acres at 7365 Cross…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Donates Over 400,000 lbs. of Food
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In the last 12 months, Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG) donated 431,475 lbs. of food to organizations that feed the hungry. With their Count the Cans Food Drive,…
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Five Critical Reference Trends for 2015: Advice From HR Professionals
January 7, 2015With Reference Information So Readily Available on the Web, Job Seekers Need To Take Control – Engineer Your Reference List to Reflect You in the Best Possible Light COLUMBIA, SC – …
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City of North Charleston, S.C. Selects The Destination Marketing Experts at The Brandon Agency to Increase Visitation and Development
January 7, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – North Charleston, S.C. has long been known as a lively center of southern hospitality. With so much to see and do, including parks, gardens, historical sites, concert…
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Columbia Museum of Art February 2015 Calendar
January 7, 2015Charles Courtney Curran: Seeking the Ideal On View in the Lipscomb Family Galleries Friday, February 20, through Sunday, May 17, 2015 The CMA presents Charles Courtney Curran: Seeking the Ideal, the first-ever museum…
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Complete Public Relations opens Speakers Bureau
January 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations, a media and governmental affairs firm based out of Greenville, is now offering a Speakers Bureau. With a strong list of celebrated entrepreneurs, business…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 school year through March 16, 2015. Interested students should visit yourfoundation.org to…
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Colliers International launches new South Carolina website
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announced the launch of its newly enhanced website, www.colliers.com/southcarolina. The new website is designed to provide online visitors with accurate market information on available properties and includes…
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NAI Avant Consummates ±5,200 SF Office Lease at 16 Berryhill Road, Columbia, SC
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker, Macon Lovelace, recently facilitated the lease of ±5,200 square feet of office space at 16 Berryhill Road in Columbia, SC. The tenant, QoL Meds,…
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UofSC excels in newest online degree rankings
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina has three graduate programs ranked among the best in the nation in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Education…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Hires Donna Waites
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Donna Waites to join staff as Program Director. In this role, Mrs. Waites will oversee the Foundation’s Collaboration for Ministry…
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Andrew Young to highlight MLK events at UofSC
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Former United Nations Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young will be the featured speaker at the University of South Carolina’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration breakfast January…
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South Carolina Worst in the Nation for Drunk Driving
January 7, 20152013 fatality data reveals 44% of South Carolina traffic deaths related to drunk driving COLUMBIA, SC – Recently, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) South Carolina learned that South Carolina had 335 drunk…
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Newberry Hospital, Clarendon Health System Challenge Each Other to “Take It Off” in 2015 Battle of the Bulge
January 7, 2015NEWBERRY, SC – At 31.7 percent, South Carolina has the tenth highest adult obesity rate in the nation, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America.…
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The Hobbs Group, PA expands to the Upstate by acquiring TLC Accounting and Tax Services, Inc.
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Hobbs Group, PA expands to the Upstate by acquiring TLC Accounting and Tax Services, Inc. The Hobbs Group, PA is a South Carolina CPA Firm headquartered…
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ZVerse reports record consumer sales in 3D printing, adds e-commerce expert Scot Wingo to Board
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – ZVerse, Inc., the leader in content applications for full color 3D printing, reports 12 consecutive months of growth in 2014 and adds Scot Wingo, Founder of Channel Advisor, to its…
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Graham Takes Oath of Office
January 7, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on January 6, 2015 after taking the oath of office as a United States Senator for South Carolina. “The…
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Richland County Council Elects Rush Chair, Pearce Vice Chair
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – At Richland County Council’s first meeting of the year Tuesday, members chose Torrey Rush (left) to serve as Chair and Greg Pearce (right) to serve as Vice Chair…
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Wilson Votes to Help Small Businesses Hire More Veterans
January 7, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 22, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, to permit employers to exclude employees…
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Spirit Communications Park Groundbreaking
January 7, 2015Spirit Communications Park Coming to Downtown Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Professional baseball’s return to Columbia took another major step forward this morning.Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with Jason Freier (CEO, Hardball Capital), Bob Hughes (President, Hughes…
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SCDOT Launches New Facebook Page
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces a new addition to the agency’s social media campaign. Launched on Jan. 2, 2015, the Facebook page SCDOT will replace SCDOT Photos.…
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Noteblur, meeting management tool, launched in Columbia
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Noteblur, a recurring meeting management tool, has launched this week after a 3 month development initiative by Columbia native and veteran entrepreneur Kevin Tavera. “I saw the…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 school year through March 16, 2015. Interested students should visit yourfoundation.org to…
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Colonial Life announces leadership changes
January 6, 2015Nine professionals have recently taken on new roles and responsibilities COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 6, 2014) — Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company in recent months has named nine professionals to new…
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NAI Avant Brokers Inversment Sale of Bi-Lo Anchored Chapin Shopping Center, Chapin, SC
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior investment broker, Dail Longaker, recently represented the owner of the Chapin Center Shopping Center at 1419 Chapin Road in Chapin, SC. Soley Chapin Center, LLC,…
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Riverbanks Park Commission Welcomes New Commissioner
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Park Commission, the governing authority of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, recently welcomed a new member to the Commission, Alana O. Williams. Williams, a partner of Nelson,…
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Citizens reminded to test homes for radon
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Health and Environmental Control reminds South Carolinians to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month, the agency announced today. “Radon is a naturally-occurring,…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Industrial Deal
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of a 36,420 square foot industrial building at 9740 and…
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Lourie Center Announces Award
January 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center is seeking nominations for the first Senator Isadore E. Lourie Award for Excellence in Service to Seniors. The award will be presented at a…
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UBooster aims to change the recruiting landscape
January 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A new online platform aims to dramatically change the recruiting landscape by giving fans an opportunity to support the funding of collegiate athletics while supporting their favorite…
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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders
January 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in…
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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in the…
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Healing Families Board of Directors Announces Officers for 2015
January 6, 2015Columbia, SC – The Board of Directors for Healing Families elected the following officers as leaders throughout the next year. Chair: Kyle Carlson, Rogers Townsend Vice Chair: Marvin Robinson, Wells Fargo…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Hosts Talkbacks with Selma Screenings
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will showSelma, the anticipated film based on true stories of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil…
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David Marshall Named Shareholder
January 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. has elected David C. Marshall as a shareholder in the firm’s Columbia office. Mr. Marshall’s practice primarily focuses on products liability, trucking and…
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Deadline for Yellow Jasmine Award Nominations Extended
January 6, 2015Show your clients and employees how much you value them COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber has extended the deadline for submissions for the 2015 Yellow Jasmine Awards to January 9, 2015. If…
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Subfreezing Temperatures to Hit Richland County This Week
January 6, 2015Residents urged to take precautions to keep pets, property safe COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents should take special precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe this week…
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Big Hair Means Big Business in South Carolina
January 6, 2015The 2nd Annual Miss Naturally Crowned Carolina Pageant Features Business Pitch Competition for Women with Natural Hair COLUMBIA, SC – The Capital City’s first natural hair beauty pageant, Miss Naturally Crowned…
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AgFirst Receives Award for Workflow Application
January 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank was announced as the winner of an Award of Excellence in Business Process Management (BPM) and Workflow at a conference of the Workflow…
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