Ogletree Deakins Named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Fourth Consecutive Year
November 6, 2014CHARLESTON, 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 the firm…
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CSX Names Kellen Riley South Carolina Industrial Development Manager
November 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – CSX (NYSE: CSX) announced the appointment ofKellen Riley as its South Carolina Industrial Development Manager. In this role, Riley will be responsible for managing existing customer partnerships, helping…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors Earns Two AIAGC Awards
November 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned two design awards from the American Institute of Architects, Greater Columbia…
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Girls on the Run of Columbia names new board officers
November 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Girls on the Run of Columbia board of directors has elected Dr. Tamara Burk of Columbia as its chair for 2014 through 2016. Burk is director…
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Elise Partin Re-Elected as Mayor of the City of Cayce, South Carolina
November 6, 2014
Incumbent Mayor to Serve 2nd Full Term CAYCE, SC – Elise Partin has been re-elected mayor of the historic City of Cayce and will serve for another four-year term. The public…
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Life Cycle Engineering Awarded $1.2 Million Contract by SPAWAR Atlantic
November 5, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a one-year, $1.2 million contract by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic. LCE will provide software development,…
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Important Upcoming Changes in State Law – Corporate Officer Exemption
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Effective January 1, 2015, state law (S.C. Code Ann. § 41-27-265) exempts corporate officers from state unemployment insurance (UI) coverage. However, a corporation may elect coverage of…
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Important Upcoming Changes in State Law – Corporate Officer Exemption
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Effective January 1, 2015, state law (S.C. Code Ann. § 41-27-265) exempts corporate officers from state unemployment insurance (UI) coverage. However, a corporation may elect coverage of…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been ranked in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® regionally in 23…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been ranked in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® regionally in 23…
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Charleston Southern University Named to Military Friendly List
November 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Military Advanced Education (MAE) has selected Charleston Southern University as a top military friendly school and has included CSU on its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities list.…
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Berkeley County School District Celebrates Veterans Day
November 5, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Schools are making sure their students know to thank a veteran for the freedoms they enjoy on Veterans Day. Even though it is a school…
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Free admission for retired veterans on Veterans Day
November 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – In observance of Veterans Day, free admission to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will be offered Tuesday, Nov. 11, to retired military veterans and active duty military personnel along…
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Vom Fass Greenville to Celebrate Grand Opening with Weekend of Exhilarating Events and Sensory Experiences
November 5, 2014
World-renowned brand of fine oils and spirits prepares for Grand Opening GREENVILLE, SC – VOM FASS Greenville – purveyors of fine oils, vinegars, spirits and wines ‘from the cask’ (which…
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New Manager Oversees the Anderson County Planning & Community Development
November 5, 2014ANDERSON, SC – Anderson County is pleased to welcome Michael Forman, AICP as the new Planning & Community Development Manager. Mr. Forman received his Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees from…
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Elise Partin Re-Elected as Mayor of the City of Cayce, South Carolina
November 5, 2014Incumbent Mayor to Serve 2nd Full Term CAYCE, SC – Elise Partin has been re-elected mayor of the historic City of Cayce and will serve for another four-year term. The public…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors Earns Two AIAGC Awards
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned two design awards from the American Institute of Architects, Greater Columbia…
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Tuttle Elected President of Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – David Tuttle of Lake Carolina Development, Inc. was elected as 2015 President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia (HBAGC) at the Annual Meeting of the…
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SC’s LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Features VIP Package to Columbia’s ‘Famously Hot New Year’
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Winners of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest this month will receive a VIP package to Columbia’s “Famously Hot New Year” celebration. LiveLifeBlue is a Facebook-based photo…
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SC’s LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Features VIP Package to Columbia’s ‘Famously Hot New Year’
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Winners of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest this month will receive a VIP package to Columbia’s “Famously Hot New Year” celebration. LiveLifeBlue is a Facebook-based photo…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $6.2 million in first round of FY15 grants
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million in the first grant round in Fiscal Year 2015 for 20 water and sewer projects…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $6.2 million in first round of FY15 grants
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million in the first grant round in Fiscal Year 2015 for 20 water and sewer projects…
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The Recon Group Inc. Growing Quickly with Latest Expansion to South Carolina Creating 250 New Local Jobs
November 5, 2014BLACKSBURG, SC – The Recon Group Inc. (TRG) is rolling out a new facility inBlacksburg South Carolina, to process consumer electronic returns, creating over 250 new local jobs. This new…
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The Recon Group Inc. Growing Quickly with Latest Expansion to South Carolina Creating 250 New Local Jobs
November 5, 2014BLACKSBURG, SC – The Recon Group Inc. (TRG) is rolling out a new facility inBlacksburg South Carolina, to process consumer electronic returns, creating over 250 new local jobs. This new…
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Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14th Indie Craft Fair
November 5, 2014Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14, 2014 Indie Craft Fair COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the largest independent, juried craft fair in Columbia, SC, has released its vendor list…
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Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14th Indie Craft Fair
November 5, 2014
Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14, 2014 Indie Craft Fair COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the largest independent, juried craft fair in Columbia, SC, has released its vendor list…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager. Ms. Kaitlin Nichols joined the City Year Columbia staff on November 3, 2014. Previously, Kaitlin served with City Year…
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New novel, “Beyond the Red Sky” by local author Ross Gandy
November 5, 2014Is the government keeping a secret from you? COLUMBIA, S.C. – Is the government hiding information from us? Can technology have feelings just like humans? In his new novel,…
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Jackson Lewis’ Greenville Office Receives First Tier Rankings
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the largest workplace law firms in the world representing management, announced it has been named a Tier 1 firm in Greenville forEmployment Law – Management; and Litigation –…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sales of 1556 Main Street, Columbia
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Senior Broker, Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently facilitated the sale of the 1556 Main Street office building in downtown Columbia, SC. Stomski represented the purchaser, M…
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Results from the Woodlands at Furman Challenge
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Almost 40 seniors took part in the Spinx Runfest over the weekend as the Woodlands at Furman moves into the final stages of the racing season. Tina…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers Recognizes Wyche as a 2015 “Best Law Firm”
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Greenville Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 17 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2015. The selection is based on…
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Ogletree Deakins Named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Fourth Consecutive Year
November 5, 2014
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 the firm has…
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Nexsen Pruet Earns National Recognition and 67 First Tier Rankings in the Carolinas
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet announced its results in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2015. The firm has been nationally top-ranked in the…
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Nexsen Pruet Earns National Recognition and 67 First Tier Rankings in the Carolinas
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet announced its results in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2015. The firm has been nationally top-ranked in the…
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City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager. Ms. Kaitlin Nichols joined the City Year Columbia staff on November 3, 2014. Previously, Kaitlin served with City Year…
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Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14th Indie Craft Fair
November 5, 2014
Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14, 2014 Indie Craft Fair COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the largest independent, juried craft fair in Columbia, SC, has released its vendor list…
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Nexsen Pruet Earns National Recognition and 67 First Tier Rankings in the Carolinas
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet announced its results in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2015. The firm has been nationally top-ranked in the…
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Caroline Van Hook Receives the 2014 Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award
November 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Caroline Van Hook has been named one of 2014’s “Women…
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Caroline Van Hook Receives the 2014 Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award
November 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Caroline Van Hook has been named one of 2014’s “Women…
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Richland County Month in Review: October
November 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in October: Richland R.U.N.S., a 10K run and 5K run/walk organized by Richland County Government, took place Oct. 4 at…
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Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation Sells Historic Senn Blacksmith Shop and Grist Mill
November 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting historic structures in South Carolina, has sold the historic Senn Blacksmith Shop and Grist…
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Bank of America continues generous support of Senior Resources with donation to Meals On Wheels
November 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, a longtime community partner with Senior Resources, has continued its generous support of the Meals On Wheels program with a $16,500 donation. The…
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Richardson Plowden selected to 2015 Best Law Firms
November 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2015 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received…
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Natural Gas Applications for Transportation: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Alternative Fuel Innovator Dr. Zoran Filipi, Nov. 11, 2014
November 4, 2014Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Did you know using natural gas for transportation is the most cost-effective way to use domestic reserves, and yet, only 3% of energy…
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On-going Quilt Displays at the Fine Arts Center
November 4, 2014On-going Quilt Displays at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County CAMDEN, SC — The Quilters of Kershaw County (QKC) an affiliate member of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport Welcomes New Members to Therapy Dog Team
November 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport welcomes Chip Peavy and Meg as the newest members of the airport’s Therapy Dog Team. Meg is a Schnoodle, which is a cross between…
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Natural Gas Applications for Transportation: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Alternative Fuel Innovator Dr. Zoran Filipi, Nov. 11, 2014
November 4, 2014Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Did you know using natural gas for transportation is the most cost-effective way to use domestic reserves, and yet, only 3% of energy…
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