GHS oncologist receives lifetime achievement award
November 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – W. Larry Gluck, MD, medical director of the Cancer Institute of Greenville Health System, received the Dr. Charles Townes Individual Lifetime Achievement Award from InnoVision during their annual…
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Miller-Valentine Construction Delivers 1,000,000 SF Building Addition to Harbor Freight Tools
November 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Construction successfully managed the delivery of the 1,000,000 SF building addition to the existing distribution facility located in Dillon, SC. The expansion brought the new distribution…
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District Five teacher earns national Teacher of Excellence Award
November 13, 2014CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher was one of seven educators from around the country recognized at Project Lead The Way’s national summit this month. Rebecca Howell,…
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Greater Lexington Chamber becomes Carolinas Accredited Chamber
November 13, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center received the designation of Carolinas Accredited Chamber by The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) at their Annual…
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Greater Lexington Chamber becomes Carolinas Accredited Chamber
November 13, 2014
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center received the designation of Carolinas Accredited Chamber by The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) at their Annual…
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Federal Judge Strikes Down South Carolina Marriage Ban
November 12, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. District Judge Richard Mark Gergel ruled against South Carolina’s constitutional amendment banning marriage equality, making the Palmetto State the latest to see such a ban…
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State Library Board Chair Promotes Reading Program for Florence’s Young Children
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Through The School Foundation, which promotes educational excellence in Florence’s SC School District 1, the Start 2 Read program can send a certified early childhood teacher to…
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Register for City Hoops Instructional Basketball Program
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Registration for City Hoops, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s instructional youth basketball program, is open for boys and girls ages 3 through 8. The…
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Richland Two School Board Meeting Highlights
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Highlights from last nights board meeting. Faculty Focus Catherine Griggs and Tammie Gilchrist shared their experiences from their new roles as reading coaches in the district under…
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New Art Exhibits at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
November 12, 2014
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing with our rotating arts program featuring local artists, Columbia Metropolitan Airport is pleased to announce the installation of two new art exhibits. Curran Stone’s exhibit, “Make…
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Escapada Living Expands Team with Addition of Ecommerce Website Administrator Eric Nyquist
November 12, 2014MT. PLEASANT, SC – Escapada Living, a leader in women’s beach and resort wear, is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Nyquist to its growing team. Nyquist will serve…
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New Carolina Returns to “SC Council on Competitiveness”; Announces New Website
November 12, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In the late 1990s and early 2000s, South Carolina’s business leaders began to look for new approaches to the state’s economy. The recruitment of BMW to upstate…
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Ron Wray Elected President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association
November 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that firm shareholder Ron Wray was elected President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, at the November 7, 2014…
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Colliers International announces the opening of Pitas Mediterranean Restaurant in the Bank of America Plaza
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announced the opening of Pitas Mediterranean Restaurant in the Bank of America Plaza, located at 1901 Main Street. Allen Wilkerson, a brokerage associate of Colliers,…
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Darlington Raceway Collects Thousands Of Food Items, Monetary Donations During Second Annual Speed & Feed Event
November 12, 2014All donations to benefit local food bank, The Lord Cares, just in time for the holidays DARLINGTON, SC – With the generosity of its community members, Darlington Raceway collected thousands of…
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College of Charleston’s Mace Brown Museum of Natural History Opens “Evolution of Whales” Exhibit
November 12, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – When it comes to a glimpse into the long lost “Golden Age” of fossil whales and dolphins, it doesn’t get any better than this. The Mace Brown…
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Additional Units and Upgrades Begin for Existing Neighborhood in the Arden area in Asheville, NC
November 12, 2014The Audubon Place community, A Kassinger Development Group property, welcomes the phase two plan CHARLESTON, SC and ASHEVILLE, NC – The Audubon Place neighborhood has continued to thrive with…
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Remembering Betty Dent
November 12, 2014
Ministry, civic duty marked her life Betty Dent, a former member of the Columbia International University Board of Trustees and a longtime supporter of CIU, passed away in West…
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Charleston Gains G6 East Coast/Northern Europe Service
November 12, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The G6 consortium of ocean carriers recently announced the addition of Charleston to a major US East Coast/North Europe service, further increasing the frequency of weekly post-Panamax vessel…
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After 20 Years, Judges Ruling Shifts the Landscape for Kids
November 12, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling on educational equity today, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following statement: “Justice has been…
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Richland County Council is engaging citizens in shaping local government policies
November 12, 2014Board and Commission Vacancies COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Council provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourages its members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the…
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New DHEC Licensing Laws Target In-Home Service Providers
November 12, 2014Elite Home Care is only Upstate provider to be licensed by the state GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released new regulations and…
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TD Bank Names Hugh Allen Commercial Real Estate Regional Director for the Carolinas
November 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Hugh Allen Commercial Real Estate Regional Director for the Carolinas. He is responsible for leading a team of lenders who…
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The Springs at Simpsonville to add 13 units
November 12, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – The Springs at Simpsonville is undertaking an expansion that will allow it to better serve residents for years to come. Officials with this award-winning senior living community…
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Greenville Technical College Offers Free OB Ultrasounds to the Public
November 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Greenville Technical College is offering appointments to the public for free OB ultrasounds at the Barton campus on Wednesdays from January…
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Barnes Alford Ranked in 2015 Edition of Best Law Firms
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Barnes Alford has been ranked by Best Law Firms, a publication of U. S. News and World Report, as one of the top law firms in Columbia, South…
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Local Financial Advisor Joins Leading Association of Fee-Only Financial Planners
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Edward W. Kramer, II of Abacus Planning Group, Inc. in Columbia, SC has been accepted for membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS (NAPFA). With…
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United Way Hires New Director of Education Partnerships and Policy
November 12, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is pleased to welcome Callison Rawl Richardson as the new Director of Education Partnerships and Policy. As Director of Education Partnerships and…
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Watch Gamecocks Compete for $83,000 in the Proving Ground Nov. 18
November 12, 2014November 18, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Eight teams of entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas for new businesses in a “Shark Tank” style competition worth $83,000 in cash and startup…
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EdVenture Trustee Selected As 2014 National Philanthropy Day Winner
November 12, 2014
Debbie Zvejnieks to Receive Philanthropist of the Year Award COLUMBIA, SC– November 12, 2014– EdVenture Children’s Museum is proud to announce that the Association of Fundraising Professionals has elected Debbie…
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NBSC Names Green to Board of Directors
November 12, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Toya Hampton Green to its SC Board of Directors. Toya is Special Counsel at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd,…
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NBSC Names Samhat to Board of Directors
November 12, 2014
COLUMBIA & SPARTANBURG, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Dr. Nayef H. Samhat to its SC Board of Directors. A native of Michigan, Dr.…
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Healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to Economic Development Group Board
November 12, 2014UPSTATE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted South Carolina healthcare…
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Sowell Gray’s Rob Tyson certified as a mediator
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Rob Tyson, member of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification as a…
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Watch Gamecocks Compete for $83,000 in the Proving Ground Nov. 18
November 12, 2014November 18, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Eight teams of entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas for new businesses in a “Shark Tank” style competition worth $83,000 in cash and startup…
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EngenuitySC Announces Finalists for Ignite! Ideas Contest, Nov. 19, 2014
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC has announced the three finalists in the $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest, a public competition sponsored by Wells Fargo, open to individuals and organizations with ideas…
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Healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to Economic Development Group Board
November 12, 2014
UPSTATE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted South Carolina healthcare…
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Small Business Digital Usage on the Rise
November 11, 2014
Want to know what U.S. small business owners are most apt to purchase for their business over the next 12 months? A study conducted this month by business-to-small business (B2SB)…
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Local Author Celebrates Launch of Children’s Book About Greenville Holiday Tradition
November 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Local children’s author Frederick Baus will celebrate the launch of his debut picture book “Oh, Those Holiday Lights!” at a series of book signings throughout the Greenville community…
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Walmart Welcomes 1,718 S.C. Veterans Home To New Beginnings
November 11, 2014
Retailer Providing Employment Opportunities Across the State For Transitioning Veterans COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced it has hired 1,718 Veterans for job opportunities across South Carolina in the first…
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Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $107,080 to Twelve Nonprofit Organizations
November 11, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $107,080 in capacity-building grants to twelve nonprofit organizations working to improve the overall social well-being of Spartanburg County residents in the area…
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Gettys Receives Order of the Palmetto
November 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Former Baptist Easley Hospital CEO Roddey E. Gettys, III has received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor — The Order of the Palmetto — for his longtime leadership…
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Greenville healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to GADC Board
November 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted healthcare executive Beverly…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers collecting personal care items for women in need
November 11, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Voices Against Violence Committee is collecting personal care items for its 2014 Women in Need Necessities Drive. Items will be…
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Columbia area visual communications firm undergoes rebranding process
November 11, 2014
Changes name to Image360 COLUMBIA, SC – Signs By Tomorrow in Columbia has changed its name to Image360 – Columbia NE, announced owners Anthony and Lekita Hargrave. With the new…
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Clemson appoints new endowed chair in health care architecture
November 10, 2014
CLEMSON — Clemson University’s School of Architecture has appointed Anjali Joseph as the first Endowed Chair in Architecture + Health Design and Research. Joseph joins Clemson after nine years with the…
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Colliers International announces Q3 2014 Top Producers
November 10, 2014
COLUMBIA & CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International continued to experience outstanding velocity in the sales and leasing of commercial properties in South Carolina. For the third quarter of 2014, Chuck…
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Tri-County Technical College Selected to Receive 2014 David A. Harvey Memorial Scholarship
November 10, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Earlier this year Tri-County Technical College was selected to receive the 2014 David A. Harvey Memorial Scholarship, and representatives from the College accepted the $4,500 check at…
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A Child’s Haven Dedicates New Building and Announces Growth Plans
November 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A Child’s Haven dedicated the Laura Kathleen Dobson Building on the Tunky Riley Campus on Thursday, October 23rd. The event brought together more than 250 supporters, families and…
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GSP Continues To Rank Below Regional Average Domestic Fare
November 10, 2014The Average Domestic Fare out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is Lower than Regional Competitors for the Third Consecutive Quarter GREER, SC – Passengers flying out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport…
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