Graham, Grassley Demand Answers About Extradition of al-Qaeda Members to U.S. for Article III Trial
January 27, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with eight…
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Senator Tim Scott To Introduce CHOICE Act to Expand Educational Opportunities
January 27, 2015Measure focuses on children with disabilities, on military bases and in low-income communities WASHINGTON, DC– During his keynote address this morning at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), U.S. Senator…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects new chair to board of trustees
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently elected Rick Mendoza as its chair of Board of Trustees. Rick Mendoza joined the Foundation Board in 2010. He…
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Lower Richland High School Earns National STEM Certification
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Lower Richland High School is one of the first high schools in the nation to earn STEM certification from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Programs achieving a STEM…
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AIA Greater Columbia announces 2015 Board of Directors
January 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Greater Columbia Section of the American Institute of Architects announces the election of its Board of Directors for the 2015 term. The Board Members are: 2015…
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Good Shepherd Foundation Awards First Grants
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In 2009, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church established a charitable foundation for the purpose of providing gifts through financial grants to organizations and individuals in need based on…
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SC BlueCross Names Dr. Shawn Stinson Chief Medical Officer
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has appointed Shawn Stinson, M.D., vice president of clinical innovation and chief medical officer. He will lead BlueCross’ collaboration with the South Carolina…
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Now Accepting Nominations for Next Class of Liberty Fellows
January 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Nominations are being accepted through February 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2017. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: South Carolina resident Age 30 — 45…
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Lincoln Harris Brokers Horizon Forrest Products’ 24,000-Square-Foot Lease Renewal at Woodstock I Industrial Park in North Charleston
January 26, 2015
Lincoln Harris Brokers Horizon Forrest Products’ 24,000-Square-Foot Lease Renewal at Woodstock I Industrial Park in North Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – Mike Ferrer, CCIM, of Lincoln Harris’ Charleston office has…
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Richland and Lexington County Road Construction Information
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Expect delays and nighttime lane closures to widen Interstate 20 from Interstate 77 (MM 74.7) past Spears Creek Church Road (MM 84.6) in Richland County. Completion is…
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South Carolina State Library Launches New SmartSearch Enhancements
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, S.C. – New enhancements make it easier than ever for state residents of all ages to use Discus – South Carolina’s Virtual Library. SmartSearch, the tool that allows researchers to…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces Top Producers for 2014
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, announced the company’s top producers for 2014 at the Annual Meeting. Julian Wilson, CCIM was the firm’s…
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Marguerite Willis Elected President of South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorney Marguerite Willis has been named President of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association effective January 24th and will serve a one-year term. Willis has previously served…
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Walmart Brings Convenience, Affordable Grocery Options and New Jobs to Orangeburg
January 26, 2015Walmart Neighborhood Market offers local fresh food favorites and delivers employment opportunities to the community New Walmart Neighborhood Market located 332 Stonewall Jackson Blvd. Up to 95 jobs created by…
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The SCEA Honors Dr. James L. Solomon Jr. for Human and Civil Rights Achievement
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA), today honored Dr. James L. Solomon with its 2015 Walker E. Solomon Award. Dr. Solomon blazed the trail for future…
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March of Dimes to Host March for Babies Kick off This Wednesday
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dimes will kick off their 2015 March for Babies fundraising campaign in Columbia on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Seawell’s. Families and businesses throughout Columbia…
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Indoor-Outdoor Living In SC – Literally
January 26, 2015To accommodate a tight budget, architect Frank Harmon made half of this modern coastal home open-air ST HELENA, SC – Award-winning Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, recently completed a single-family…
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Nielsen Confirms that INSP Has Passed the 80 Million Household Threshold
January 26, 2015The Recognized Leader in Family Entertainment Now is Available in 80.3M HH, and Ranks 8th in Net HH Gain and 9th in Percentage HH Growth Out of 114 NetworksINDIAN LAND, SC – Nielsen…
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Free Income Tax Help
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — It’s tax time and everyone could use a break. Richland Two’s W.R. Rogers, Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center has some good news for taxpayers. The Rogers…
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Third Generation CEO & Owner of W.B. Guimarin & Company, Inc. Announces Retirement
January 26, 2015Fourth Generation of Owners Prepare for the Future COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Carroll Heyward, Senior, the Chief Executive Officer for W.B. Guimarin & Company, officially announced his retirement effective January 1,…
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Spartanburg Community College’s Downtown Campus Receives LEED Certification
January 26, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture announced the recently completed Spartanburg Community College Downtown Campus has received LEED Silver certification through the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy…
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Woodlands at Furman names Williams as Activity Coordinator
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Candace Williams has been named as the new Activity Coordinator for the Woodlands at Furman. Williams previously worked at the Woodlands in skilled nursing as a Licensed…
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Comprehensive Tort Reform to Be Debated in SC Senate
January 26, 2015Senator Shane Massey Introduces Bills to Protect South Carolina Taxpayers From Lawsuit Abuse COLUMBIA, SC – On the first day of the legislative session, South Carolina Senator Shane Massey introduced two…
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On-Line Auction to Help Small Christian School
January 26, 2015Discounted Golf Outings, Family Getaways part of On-Line Auction Heritage Christian Academy in Lexington County is going high tech with its latest fundraiser. Bidding in the Heritage On-Line Auction is…
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On-Line Auction to Help Small Christian School
January 26, 2015Discounted Golf Outings, Family Getaways part of On-Line Auction Heritage Christian Academy in Lexington County is going high tech with its latest fundraiser. Bidding in the Heritage On-Line Auction is…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces Top Producers for 2014
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, announced the company’s top producers for 2014 at the Annual Meeting. Julian Wilson, CCIM was the firm’s top…
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Congaree Vista Guild Welcomes New Board of Directors
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, as well as homeowners in Columbia’s Vista, has…
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Senator Darrell Jackson Honored By South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, honored legislators who had a perfect score on the 2014 Legislative Scorecard. The awards…
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More Than 200 REALTORS® Attend Leadership Conference
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) held its annual LEAD conference at the Columbia Conference Center January 22, 2015. More than 200 Realtors® from across the state attended the event which…
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Applications for District Five choice, magnet programs now available
January 23, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its magnet and other choice programs.The window for submitting a choice application opens on Friday, Jan. 23 at 7…
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Columbia Chamber Announces 2015 Yellow Jasmine Award Recipients
January 23, 2015Inaugural Award Ceremony Honors Midlands’ Top Professionals COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber announced the 2015 Yellow Jasmine Award winners. On February 11, 2015, seven extraordinary partners will be celebrated…
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Nelson Mullins Elects Six Attorneys to Partnership, Two Attorneys to Of Counsel in Columbia
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Columbia attorneys Heyward D. Bonyata, Gary L. Capps, Sally H. Caver, Lucile H. Cohen, Steven McFarland, and…
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Senator Darrell Jackson Honored By South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, honored legislators who had a perfect score on the 2014 Legislative Scorecard. The awards…
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SBA Announces Appointment of South Carolina Small Business Owner to Regional Regulatory Fairness Board
January 22, 2015
ATLANTA, GA – Columbia, South Carolina small business owner Frank Knapp, Jr. has been appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region IV Regulatory Fairness Board by SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet.…
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McKay Firm Paralegal Selected Into Leadership Position
January 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. recognized paralegal Debra White as the new Policy Committee Chairperson for the Palmetto Paralegals Association. As the Policy Committee Chairperson, Debra is responsible…
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Greenville Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
January 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers at Greenville Technical College. Veteran Scholarships Forever is set up to provide funding for veterans…
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McKay Firm Partner Named to 2015 Leadership in Law
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. recognized Kelli Sullivan as one of the 2015 Leadership in Law honorees. Sponsored by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, this annual event recognizes legal professionals…
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State of the State Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley
January 21, 2015
State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 21, 2015 The Statehouse, Columbia Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional officers…
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Congaree Riverkeeper Announces 2015 River Rocks Music Line Up
January 21, 2015Blitzen Trapper to Headline the Festival on April 11, 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – Congaree Riverkeeper announced the musician lineup for its fifth annual River Rocks Music Festival to be held…
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First Community Corporation Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter Results and Increased Cash Dividend
January 21, 2015
Highlights 2014 net income of $5.12 million, a 23.77% increase over 2013 earnings EPS of $0.78 per common share Increase in cash dividend to $0.07 per common share, the 52nd…
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Thousands of K-5 students to attend interactive educational concerts in February
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – More than 6,000 K-5 students from more than 100 schools are scheduled to participate in Link Up educational concerts with the South Carolina Philharmonic at the Koger…
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Local Leader to be Among Hosts for Oxfam International Women’s Day Celebration
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Oxfam America announced that Mary Louise Resch, Director of Development of the South Carolina Lions Foundation, has been selected as a member of the Host Committee Oxfam’s 2015…
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Legislators Talk Infrastructure, Workforce at Business Speaks
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, hosted a town hall-style meeting Tuesday featuring two legislative panels that talked about business priorities…
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SC Association of Nonprofits Adds New Leadership to Organization
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) recently added two new team members to serve and strengthen the state’s nonprofit sector. Sharon Thomas joined SCANPO’s staff as…
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Lexington One announces five Teacher of the Year finalists
January 21, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One proudly announces the finalists for this year’s District Teacher of the Year — Lexington Elementary Technology Integration Specialist Suzanne M. Brooks, Lexington…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of Parklane Centre, Columbia
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior investment broker, Dail Longaker, recently brokered the sale of Parklane Centre at 7499 Parklane Road in Columbia, SC. ROIF Parklane, LLC, acquired the ±49,240 square foot…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected for South Carolina Bar 2015 Leadership Academy
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Amy Neuschafer has been selected into the 2015 Leadership Academy, sponsored by the South Carolina Bar. The SC Bar…
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Understand Your Problem
January 21, 2015By Ken Gasque Understand your problem before you fix it. This sounds simple enough. But that is not the way problem solving takes place when there is a brainstorming…
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Colliers International brings Wild Wing Cafe to Dunwoody’s Ashford Place shopping center
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – JP Scurry, CCIM and Scottie Smith of Colliers International South Carolina and Greg Eisenman and Lisa Vine of Colliers International Atlanta have brokered a 7,414 square foot…
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Providence Hospitals receives American Heart Association recognition as a Fit-Friendly Worksite
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “Physical activity and employee…
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