EPA Announces New Energy Star Tool for Homeowners to Save Money, Energy This Winter
December 8, 2014WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching its Energy Star Home Advisor, an online tool designed to help Americans save money and energy by improving the…
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Mayor Benjamin announces new “Justice for All” initiative
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was joined by Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook, Members of Council and leaders from across the community to announce his major new “Justice…
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ECPI University Selected Top School in Military Advanced Education’s 2015 Guide for Colleges & Universities
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University has once again been designated as a Top School by Military Advanced Education (MAE). Each year, the MAE Guide spotlights colleges and universities that adhere…
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Sonoco Details Financial Targets and Strategic Priorities
December 8, 20142014 Base EPS Expected to Achieve Record $2.51 or Slightly Higher 2015 Base EPS Estimate Established at Record Range of $2.63 to $2.73 Free Cash Flow Estimated at $154 Million…
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Senior Resources Launches “Share the Love” Holiday Card Campaign to Support Meals On Wheels During the Holidays
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources launches its “Share the Love” holiday card campaign to raise funds and awareness of senior hunger issues during the holidays. Each holiday season offers the…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on Nomination of Ashton Carter for Secretary of Defense
December 8, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s nomination of Ashton Carter to serve as Secretary of Defense. “Mr. Carter has a wealth of…
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Burning of Columbia Remembered through Citywide Commemoration
December 8, 2014Tuesday, February 17, 2015~ Columbia Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Burning of Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Although often overshadowed in the popular imagination by the burning of Atlanta, Ga., the burning…
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136 SC educators earn National Board Certification
December 8, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC — South Carolina remains one of the nation’s leading states for the total number of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) after 136 South Carolina educators representing 31…
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Red Ventures Expands Insurance Business with Additional Partners, Jobs
December 8, 2014
Interview Day on Tuesday, December 9th to Fill Multiple Sales Openings CHARLOTTE, NC – More people will get the opportunity to launch careers at one of Charlotte’s fastest growing companies next week. Red…
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Dr. Vince Vismara and Dr. Andrea Pezzella to Chair American Heart Association’s 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball
December 8, 2014Saturday, February 14, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association announced Dr. Vince Vismara and Dr. Andrea Pezzella as co-chairs for the 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball. The annual, black-tie…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes Student of the Month
December 8, 2014IRMO, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake-Murray Irmo recognized Abigail Curran as the student of the month. Abigail is a 5th grader at Irmo Elementary School. Abigail exemplifies what…
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Statewide Health Care Coalition Elects Officers; Set to Pre-file Comprehensive Reform Legislation
December 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Coalition for Access to Health Care (CAHC) works “to ensure that patients have access to the quality, licensed health care professionals of their choice.” The Coalition’s Executive Board…
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Precision Southeast, Inc. Expanding Marion County Manufacturing Facility
December 8, 2014$16.6 Million Investment To Create 140 New Jobs MARION COUNTY, SC – Precision Southeast, Inc., a manufacturer of injection molded plastic parts, is expanding its operations in eastern South Carolina. Headquartered in…
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Former President of Morgan State University to be the Featured Speaker at Benedict College’s Winter Commencement Convocation
December 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Earl Stanford Richardson, Former President of Morgan State University, will deliver the winter commencement address during the Benedict College 144th Commencement Exercises. The commencement convocation is set…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes Student of the Month
December 8, 2014IRMO, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake-Murray Irmo recognized Abigail Curran as the student of the month. Abigail is a 5th grader at Irmo Elementary School. Abigail exemplifies what…
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SCRA Techology Ventures Announces Investment Approvals
December 5, 2014
GWIG and Wave Sciences Receive Board Authorizations for Funding SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch board approved investments in two South Carolina companies at last month’s board meeting in…
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South Carolina 100™ Announced
December 5, 2014
30th Anniversary of the State’s Top 100 Ranking of Privately Held Companies unveiled by Grant Thornton in association with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce COLUMBIA, SC – Congratulations to the Top 100…
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Newberry Hospital Names 38-Year Veteran As Its New CEO
December 5, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – Newberry Hospital is pleased to announce that Bruce Baldwin, a 38-year veteran of the healthcare industry, has been chosen as the hospital’s new chief executive officer (CEO).…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells North Charleston Office Condo
December 4, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – December 2014: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of an office condominium located at Suite 1201, 5401 Netherby Lane in North Charleston, South Carolina. Firm Office…
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SCDOT Makes Significant Progress on Act 98 Funded Projects
December 4, 20142014 ACT 98 Resurfacing Projects completing on-time COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced that projects funded directly by, or benefitting from Act 98…
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Columbia PR Firm Adds Legislative Associate; New Service
December 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – McKay Public Affairs, LLC (MPA) is pleased to announce the addition of the team’s newest Legislative Associate, Kasey O’Haren. O’Haren, from Atlanta, Georgia, will spend her time monitoring and reporting on…
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City of Cayce Expresses Gratitude to SCANA for Historic Land Donation
December 4, 2014
CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce would like to extend its gratitude to SCANA Corporation for their donation of over 360 acres of land for a history park and recreation area. The land, located on…
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Three Leaders within the Minority Business Community to be Honored at Awards Ceremony
December 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center – Columbia, SC announced that it will honor three standouts within the minority business community at the 2014 MBDA Minority…
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Carolina Business Equipment Company Receives National Recognition for Exceptional Service Provided to Customers
December 4, 2014Top 100 Office Products dealers in the United States COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina Business Equipment, a leader in office document and workflow solutions, announces receipt of national recognition…
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Six Lexington One teachers earn National Board Certification; 15 renew
December 4, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recently announced that six Lexington County School District One teachers earned National Board Certification bringing the district’s total number…
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S.C. Center for Fathers and Families board welcomes three new members
December 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Center for Fathers and Families recently welcomed three new members to its governing board. In alphabetical order, they are: Dr. Arlene Bowers Andrews, community psychologist…
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Hugh McAngus Receives SCDTAA’s Hemphill Award
December 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce that Hugh McAngus, founding member of MGC, is the recipient of the South Carolina…
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Miller-Valentine Completes Renovation of Consultants in Gastroenterology
December 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC- Miller-Valentine Construction recently completed renovations to the Consultants in Gastroenterology medical building located in West Columbia. Included in the renovation was the expansion of the clinical and procedural waiting…
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TD Charitable Foundation Awards $2.5 Million in Grants to Non-Profits Focused on Affordable Housing Initiatives
December 3, 2014Twenty-five organizations receive “Housing for Everyone” affordable housing grants to support Neighborhood Preservation and Rehabilitation projects CHERRY HILL, NJ – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of…
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Local Veteran opens window cleaning franchise in Columbia
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Window Genie announces the grand opening of its newest location in Columbia, SC on Monday December 1st. Mike Hoos is the owner/operator. Window Genie is a nationally…
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More than 50 complete 2014 South Carolina Economic Development Institute
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On Friday, November 14, more than 50 local leaders and development professionals from across South Carolina completed the 2014 South Carolina Economic Development Institute. Institute attendees received their…
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SCE&G Invests in Solar Energy at Riverbanks
December 3, 2014Check Presentation Planned for Thursday, December 4 COLUMBIA, SC – Representatives from SCE&G will present Satch Krantz, president and CEO of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, with a $25,000 donation for…
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Announcing the Winners of the $10,000 #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the top three winners of the #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest. The top three winners received, in total, $10,000 to donate to their favorite…
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Anthony Carden Named Director of IT Security Services for EDTS
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern…
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City Center Partnership Announces New Director of Operations for its Yellow Shirt Ambassadors
December 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – City Center Partnership announce that Allen Franklin is the new Director of Operations for the Business Improvement District’s (BID) Yellow Shirt Ambassadors. About Allen Franklin Prior…
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Spirit Communications to Become Naming Rights Partner for Multi-Use Venue at Columbia Common
December 3, 2014Spirit Communications Park Coming to Downtown Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia and Columbia Professional Baseball, announced today that they have reached an agreement with Spirit Communications to name the new, state-of-the-art multi-use…
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Riggs Partners and Blackbaud Featured in eBook on Implementing Skills-Based Volunteering Programs in Small Businesses
December 3, 2014eBook Available for Free Download COLUMBIA, SC – A Billion + Change, Blackbaud and Riggs Partners released a new eBook, “Small Business, Big Purpose: A guide to skills-based volunteerism,”…
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Riggs Partners and Blackbaud Featured in eBook on Implementing Skills-Based Volunteering Programs in Small Businesses
December 3, 2014eBook Available for Free Download COLUMBIA, SC – A Billion + Change, Blackbaud and Riggs Partners released a new eBook, “Small Business, Big Purpose: A guide to skills-based volunteerism,”…
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S.C. Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May Elected to National Board
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the board of directors for the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA). May is…
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National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Names Midlands Technical College’s Randy Nussler Instructor of the Year
December 3, 2014MTC’s automotive technology instructor selected from more 150,000 automotive service professionals for his dedicated work in educating students, as well as for his ASE certifications COLUMBIA, SC – The National…
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Game and Hall to focus on statewide growth
December 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Citing South Carolina’s long history of high caliber football, the organizers of the Charleston-based Medal of Honor Bowl and the Greenville-based South Carolina Football Hall of Fame…
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Riggs Partners and Blackbaud Featured in eBook on Implementing Skills-Based Volunteering Programs in Small Businesses
December 3, 2014eBook Available for Free Download COLUMBIA, SC – A Billion + Change, Blackbaud and Riggs Partners released a new eBook, “Small Business, Big Purpose: A guide to skills-based volunteerism,”…
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The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kickoff is a success.
December 3, 2014
Thank you to everyone who made it out to The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kickoff on Monday, November 24 at the South Carolina State House. The performances from the Hammond…
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Announcing the Winners of the $10,000 #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the top three winners of the #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest. The top three winners received, in total, $10,000 to donate to their favorite…
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S.C. Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May Elected to National Board
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the board of directors for the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA). May is…
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Anthony Carden Named Director of IT Security Services for EDTS
December 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern…
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The NEA Foundation names Columbia educator as finalist for prestigious national education award
December 2, 2014Terri Butts to be honored at awards gala in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC – The NEA Foundation announced that Terri Butts, a curriculum specialist at the Richland Two Child…
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Landmark Builders Named General Contractor for Phase II Renovations at Nickelodeon Theatre
December 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders has been named General Contractor the Phase II Renovations of the historic Nickelodeon Theatre on Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The 9,700-square-foot renovation project…
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Jackson Lewis Shareholder Reelected To SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Greenville Shareholder Andy Satterfield has been reelected to serve…
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Anthony Carden Named Director of IT Security Services for EDTS
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern…
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