Gore Joins Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado
September 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Clyde “Bennett” Gore Jr., a South Carolina native and military veteran, has joined Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado. His practice will focus on veterans’ disability and criminal…
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Gore Joins Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado
September 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Clyde “Bennett” Gore Jr., a South Carolina native and military veteran, has joined Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado. His practice will focus on veterans’ disability and criminal…
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Anderson University Earns 4th Recognition from U.S. News
September 10, 2014
Remains in top tier of regional colleges for 9th year in a row ANDERSON, SC – The new “Best Colleges” rankings for colleges and universities have a lot to…
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USC Upstate Offers 11 Foreign Languages in Evening Classes
September 10, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate’s World Languages Institute will offer instruction in 11 foreign languages this fall in non-credit, evening courses. Classes start the week of…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Deal
September 10, 2014
GREENVILE, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sales transaction of a 5,820 square foot office building at 721…
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Phillips Staffing Promotes Howard, Schenck to Branch Managers
September 10, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has promoted Tracy Howard to Branch Manager of the firm’s Seneca, SC…
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GADC Adds Taylor Capps to Economic Development Team
September 10, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – September 10, 2014 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has added Taylor Capps…
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Landmark Builders Hires Ryan Hyler as Project Development Manager
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders, a regional commercial general contractor, announces that Ryan Hyler has joined as Project Development Manager in the Columbia, SC office. Hyler will be responsible for…
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Riggs Partners Selects Eight Nonprofits for 17th Annual CreateAthon
September 10, 201424-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Scheduled for October 23-24 COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners…
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Richland One Announces Awards, Honors
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Keenan Student Attends Summer Program at George Mason University Someday you may see John Thomas, a senior at W.J. Keenan High School, as a network news…
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Congaree Vista Guild, City Center Partnership and the City of Columbia Welcome Yellow Shirts to the Vista
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, City Center Partnership and the City of Columbia hosted a joint press conference announcing plans to have a Yellow Shirts clean and safe ambassadors…
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USC’s international business program earns top rankings
September 10, 2014
The undergraduate international business program at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business continues to top the U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” list and…
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Rock Hill Lands Data Center, Immedion
September 10, 2014ROCK HILL, SC – Immedion, LLC, a South Carolina-based dedicated data center and Cloud services provider will open its fifth data center in Rock Hill, S.C., by the end of the…
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City receives major transportation grant
September 10, 2014Mayor Benjamin calls TIGER funding “A dream come true” COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin responded enthusiastically to an announcement earlier today by Congressman James E. Clyburn that the City…
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Newberry College Hits Record High Enrollment For Freshman Class
September 10, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – Newberry College welcomed a record high 379 new students to campus this fall, a 19 percent increase compared to this time last year and the largest incoming class in…
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School begins 60 year anniversary celebration with visit from Bishop
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Saint Joseph Catholic School began the celebration of its 60th anniversary with a special Mass for students, families and parishioners celebrated by Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone on Friday,…
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Winner of Richland County Charity Race will Run Away with a Personal Airplane Ride
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The first person to cross the finish line in the 10K of Richland County’s anniversary charity road race will take off with a prize befitting the location…
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Former Santee Cooper VP James E. Brogdon Jr. Joins Nelson Mullins in Columbia
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Jim Brogdon, former general counsel and executive vice president for Santee Cooper, has joined the Columbia office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an attorney…
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BNTD attorney Nichols honored with Matthew J. Perry Public Service Award
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) honored John Shannon Nichols of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, Delgado (BNTD) with its Matthew J. Perry Public Service Award at its…
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Coker Tops 2015 List of Best S.C. Colleges in the South
September 10, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College was named one of America’s Best Colleges for the 19th consecutive year in the 2015 U.S. News & World Report’s rankings that were recently released.Coker is…
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The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders Names New Leadership
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders at the Carolina Children’s Home, announces that it has named Stephen M. Creech, chair of the board and John R. Kessler, Jr.…
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Columbia Attorney First to Receive Prestigious Award
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Solo and Small Firm Section Council announces that Ken H. Lester has been named the winner of the first Solo and Small Firm Section…
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March of Dimes Announces Carlos Ruiz Rabago of Kraft Foods as Chairperson for March for Babies 2015
September 10, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter has announced that Carlos Ruiz Rabago, Plant Manager of the local Kraft Foods facility, will serve as the chair for…
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Saverance Named Vice President for Marketing and Communications
September 10, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has appointed Kyle Saverance to the position of Vice President for Marketing and Communications.Previously the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Saverance has been a…
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One Columbia Unveils New Public Art Piece on Main Street
September 10, 2014Unveiling Event on September 17 at 10:00am on 1400 Block of Main COLUMBIA SC – One Columbia for Arts and History and the City of Columbia announced the installation and…
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Hall Receives Educator of the Year Award
September 10, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Ms. Stephanie Hall (left) and Ms. Patricia Toney The Wiggins School of Education awarded its first Educator of the Year Award to Stephanie Hall, special needs teacher at…
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SC Ports Authority Awarded $10.8 Million TIGER Grant
September 10, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority has been awarded a 10.8 million dollar Transportation Infrastructure Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant for planned upgrades and improvements to its Wando Welch Terminal. “We…
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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts Smart Phone Medic
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – 1MC Columbia hosted company founders, Cubby Culbertson, Robby Reaser, and Demetrial O’Neal to share what they’ve learned in transitioning from a startup to growth and expansion in…
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Columbia Green Seeks Proposals for Grants
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Green is seeking proposals from non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations and groups, and garden clubs that would like to receive grant money for projects that involve the…
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Riggs Partners Selects Eight Nonprofits for 17th Annual CreateAthon
September 10, 2014
24-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Scheduled for October 23-24 COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners…
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BNTD attorney Nichols honored with Matthew J. Perry Public Service Award
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) honored John Shannon Nichols of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, Delgado (BNTD) with its Matthew J. Perry Public Service Award at its…
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Phillips Staffing Promotes Howard, Schenck to Branch Managers
September 10, 2014
SOUTH CAROLINA – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has promoted Tracy Howard to Branch Manager of the firm’s Seneca, SC…
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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts Smart Phone Medic
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – 1MC Columbia hosted company founders, Cubby Culbertson, Robby Reaser, and Demetrial O’Neal to share what they’ve learned in transitioning from a startup to growth and expansion in…
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Bobbitt to Donate Construction Services for Homeless Families
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is combining forces with The Boudreaux Group to build a new community building for Family Shelter, the Midland’s only emergency shelter for homeless parents…
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Hampton Avenue bridge a key to community
September 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – About 25 supporters of the Citizens for a Better Greenville gathered at the site of the former Hampton Avenue bridge Tuesday to rally people to vote yes…
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Mobile Visual Communications Makes Marketing Sense
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Clutter. That’s the marketing term for the cacophony of promotional messages that assail consumer’s senses through a variety of portals each day. And unfortunately for businesses, consumers are…
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2014 Annual Literacy Leaders Award Winners
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Annual Literacy Leaders Awards were presented by the USC School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) on September 9, 2014 to individuals and/or groups that have had a…
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TorqTek Design And Manufacturing Expanding Charleston County Facility
September 9, 2014$12 Million Investment By Automotive Supplier To Create 50 New Jobs CHARLESTON, SC – TorqTek Design and Manufacturing, LLC, a supplier of timing gears to automotive manufacturers, is expanding…
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Columbia Chamber Welcomes New Director of Marketing and Communications
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC -The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Anna Burns as Director of Marketing and Communications. Burns will be responsible for all strategic marketing, public and…
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Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity Announces New Board of Directors for 2014-15 fiscal year
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the following slate of officers elected to serve for the 2014-15 fiscal year: Jennifer Stone Ashburn, Board Chair…
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US News & World Report ranks The Citadel No. 1 for the FOURTH Straight Year
September 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – When it comes to a getting a great education and the best value from a college with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, The Citadel once again…
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Bobbitt to Donate Construction Services for Homeless Families
September 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is combining forces with The Boudreaux Group to build a new community building for Family Shelter, the Midland’s only emergency shelter for homeless parents…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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Robert Visbisky Named to Audit Team at Scott and Company CPAs
September 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Certified public accountant Robert Visbisky has joined Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, as a Senior Auditor on the Assurance and Advisory…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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Healing Families Foundation Launches Giving Society Helping Families Overcome Addiction During National Recovery Month
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Healing Families Foundation is launching the Giving Society this September in observance of National Recovery Month. Healing Families works to reduce addiction as a leading cause of…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2014 Angels
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…
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SC HELP Reports Funding Results
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC HELP (South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through July…
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The Proving Ground returns, prize money soars beyond $80,000
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Startup spirit is soaring at the University of South Carolina, as is the prize money for The Proving Ground, its startup competition. Finalists in the 2014 competition…
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More than 1,400 Patients Receive Free Dental Care at Two-Day Clinic; Value of Services Estimated Over $1.2 Million
September 8, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC – An estimated 1,412 patients received more than $1.2 million in free dental services at the sixth annual Dental Access Days event held on August 8 and…
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