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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Speaker Lucas: House Introduces Roads Bills
February 11, 2015Two Plans to Fix SC’s Crumbling Infrastructure COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after several pieces of comprehensive infrastructure reform legislation were introduced in…
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Science & Mathematics Governor’s School Receives Support From The Boeing Company
February 11, 2015
Partnership Will Establish a STEM Continuous Engagement Partnership with Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to…
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South Carolina exporters post 5th consecutive record year: $29.7 billion in 2014
February 11, 2015State ranked as the top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles COLUMBIA, SC – For the fifth consecutive year, the state of South Carolina has set a record for total…
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Bolt, Franklin Named To Sales Team At EDTS
February 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Surging demand for IT management and security solutions has led EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for…
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Mauldin Rotary honors three with Service Above Self Award
February 11, 2015
MAULDIN, SC – The Rotary Club of Mauldin celebrated 35 years of service by honoring three community leaders who embody the organization’s purpose of service above self. The honorees include…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Gray Geddie Named a BTI Client Service All-Star
February 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Gray Geddie,…
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Boyd and Wyatt Sports team up for football clinic
February 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Former Clemson star quarterback Tajh Boyd will be holding his first youth clinic in the Midlands region later this month. The Tajh Boyd Football Fundamentals Youth Clinic…
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Greenville Technical College to Host FAFSA Fridays for Financial Aid Awareness Month
February 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – February is Financial Aid Awareness Month and the Financial Aid Office at Greenville Technical College (GTC) will host free FAFSA workshops called FAFSA Fridays. Financial aid officers…
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Annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea Planned at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 11, 2015CAMDEN, SC – The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) proudly announces plans for the annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea, as part of a celebration…
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Amy Clayton Strengthens Womble Carlyle’s South Carolina Real Estate Team
February 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Womble Carlyle announced the addition of attorney Amy H. Clayton to the firm’s Real Estate practice group as a partner in Womble Carlyle’s Greenville office (following a transitional…
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Boyd and Wyatt Sports team up for football clinic
February 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Former Clemson star quarterback Tajh Boyd will be holding his first youth clinic in the Midlands region later this month. The Tajh Boyd Football Fundamentals Youth Clinic…
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New Leadership at Legal Marketing Association in Columbia
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Chapter has announced a new leadership team for its Columbia City Group in 2015. The Chair of the Columbia City…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Ted Speth Named a BTI Client Service All-Star
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Ted Speth has…
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Southland CEO Visits China, Reaches Agreement For More Log Home Exports
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The CEO of Southland Log Homes traveled to the People’s Republic of China in January to visit a completed Southland log home in Hunan Province. Ken Sekley,…
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Lake Carolina Gives $17,000 to Charity
February 11, 2015Lake Carolina 2014 Events Raise $17,000 for Children’s Charities of the Midlands COLUMBIA, SC – Lake Carolina’s annual Polar Bear Plunge, Oyster Roast and Wine & Food Festival events raised money for…
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Watson Tate Savory Welcomes Three New Staff Members
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Watson Tate Savory (WTS) is pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Childes, Ronna Emerling and Natalyn Giverson to the firm’s staff. “WTS is excited to bring Kaitlyn’s, Ronna’s and…
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Terminix Service, Inc. Announces Corporate and Branch Manager Promotions
February 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Teminix Service, Inc. (TSI) is proud to announce the promotion of David Knick to Corporate Training and Technical Supervisor. Knick will bring his 23 years of experience…
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Bolt, Franklin Named To Sales Team At EDTS
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – February 18, 2015 – Surging demand for IT management and security solutions has led EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security,…
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Bolt, Franklin Named To Sales Team At EDTS
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – February 18, 2015 – Surging demand for IT management and security solutions has led EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security,…
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New Leadership at Legal Marketing Association in Columbia
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Chapter has announced a new leadership team for its Columbia City Group in 2015. The Chair of the Columbia City…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Ted Speth Named a BTI Client Service All-Star
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Ted Speth has…
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Boyd and Wyatt Sports team up for football clinic
February 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Former Clemson star quarterback Tajh Boyd will be holding his first youth clinic in the Midlands region later this month. The Tajh Boyd Football Fundamentals Youth Clinic…
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Annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea Planned at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 11, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) proudly announces plans for the annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea, as part of a celebration…
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Southland CEO Visits China, Reaches Agreement For More Log Home Exports
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The CEO of Southland Log Homes traveled to the People’s Republic of China in January to visit a completed Southland log home in Hunan Province. Ken Sekley,…
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Legal Marketing Veteran Announces LinkedIn Marketing Seminars for Attorneys
February 10, 2015
CLINTON, SC – Stewart Marketing & Consulting has announced its initial schedule of social media seminars focused on “Using LinkedIn as a Professional and Organizational Tool.” Led by industry marketing veteran…
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South Carolina Agriculture and Forestry Industries Have $41.7 Billion Economic Impact
February 10, 2015
Governor Haley/Commissioner Weathers cite 23% growth since 2006; Industries account for more than 212,000 jobs COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina agriculture and forestry have grown 23 percent since 2006 to have an…
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Allendale County Schools Awarded EPA Rebates to Replace Aging School Buses
February 10, 2015ATLANTA, SC – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Allendale County Schools via the South Carolina Department of Education has been awarded a portion of more than $3 million…
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McNair Welcomes Back Brad Wright
February 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC –McNair Law Firm announced the addition of special counsel Bradley S. Wright to the firm’s Columbia office. Brad will focus his practice on regulatory, governmental and transactional matters.…
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Blackbaud, Inc. Announces 2014 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
February 10, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter…
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At $41.7 billion, agribusiness remains SC’s No. 1 industry
February 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — The largest industry in South Carolina has cast aside the withering effects of the Great Recession and continued to flourish at an impressive rate, according to a…
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YMCA of Columbia Launches 2015 Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs
February 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia has launched its annual campaign to ensure that everyone in the Midlands has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development,…
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Koyo Corporation in Blythewood Raises over $20,000 for United Way to Improve the Quality of Life in the Midlands
February 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Koyo Corporation has raised $20,683 for United Way of the Midlands to support their work in education, financial stability and health. “Koyo is committed to being a great…
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