Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory
June 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…
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Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory
June 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…
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District Five Teachers Head to the Farm for Summer Lessons
June 25, 2014LEESVILLE , SC – For many educators summer is a time for professional development, preparation and planning. But for one group of Lexington-Richland School District Five teachers that included a…
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McCall Farms Makes Changes to Reduce Emissions, Save Energy
June 25, 2014EFFINGHAM, SC – McCall Farms, maker of popular canned vegetable brands Margaret Holmes® and Glory Foods®, has initiated changes to its packaging system that significantly reduce its environmental impact by using…
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Lexington Educator Named Winner of South Carolina First Novel Prize
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission and Hub City Press of Spartanburg announce James Edwin McTeer II of Lexington as the winner of the 2014 South Carolina First Novel Competition. McTeer’s novelGrave…
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Lexington One Hires Morris
June 24, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — At a Special Called Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held May 31, 2014, the board approved the administration’s recommendation to…
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Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…
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Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Welcomes New Companies to the SC Launch Program
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area company Snapcastr, Greenville-area companies BarberWind and ActivEd and Columbia-area companies TerraStride…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Welcomes New Companies to the SC Launch Program
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area company Snapcastr, Greenville-area companies BarberWind and ActivEd and Columbia-area companies TerraStride…
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Adams and Reese Ranks Among Top 200 Diversity Law Firms for Seventh Consecutive Year
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – For the seventh consecutive year, Adams and Reese ranked among the Top 200 Law Firms in diversity among its attorneys according to the 2014 “Diversity Scorecard,” an…
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Healthy Learners Announces New Board of Trustee Members
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Healthy Learners announces the addition of Sharon Reynolds Earle, Ed.D., Taranda M. Frost, MBA, James L. Gallieshaw, and Lite Nartey, Ph.D. to the Healthy Learners Board of…
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Parker Poe Assists Austrian Company on Launch of First North American Automotive Parts Facility
June 24, 2014CARTERSVILLE, GA – Economic development professionals with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP have helped voestalpine Group develop its 17th production site in the United States. The voestalpine Automotive Body…
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Parker Poe Assists Austrian Company on Launch of First North American Automotive Parts Facility
June 24, 2014
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Economic development professionals with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP have helped voestalpine Group develop its 17th production site in the United States. The voestalpine Automotive Body…
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Recycling industry brings $13 billion boost to SC economy
June 24, 2014
Economic impact doubles in eight years with growth of recyclers, recycling rate COLUMBIA, SC – The recycling industry in South Carolina brings a $13 billion boost to the state’s economy annually…
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Recycling industry brings $13 billion boost to SC economy
June 24, 2014
Economic impact doubles in eight years with growth of recyclers, recycling rate COLUMBIA, SC – The recycling industry in South Carolina brings a $13 billion boost to the state’s economy annually…
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Columbia’s J. Bolos Real Estate and Covenant Properties Affiliates with Century 21 Real Estate
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Independent real estate company J. Bolos Real Estate and Covenant Properties, both based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced today that they are now merging, and are becoming a…
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Colt Rosenberg Joins EDTS as Sales Executive
June 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Colt Rosenberg has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as an Account Associate…
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SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…
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SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…
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JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County
June 24, 2014
HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…
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JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County
June 24, 2014
HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…
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Amazon.com Chooses the Best Books of 2014 (So Far)
June 24, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Today Amazon.com announced its annual list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, a midyear retrospective that highlights the must-reads released between January and June 2014.…
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Amazon.com Chooses the Best Books of 2014 (So Far)
June 24, 2014SEATTLE, WA – Today Amazon.com announced its annual list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, a midyear retrospective that highlights the must-reads released between January and June 2014.…
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Artisans of the Olde English District & Holiday Market Seeks Artists and Craftsmen for December 6th
June 24, 2014LANCASTER, SC – Applications are now available for the second annual Artisans of the Olde English District & Downtown Holiday Market to be held December 6th from 10am until 4pm at 212 S.…
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National Speaker to Address Greenville’s Nonprofit Leaders
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County, announces that keynote…
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Palmetto Health and YMCA of Columbia Join Forces to Improve Community Health
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health and the YMCA of Columbia are starting a new journey together, focused on improving the health and wellness of residents across the Midlands region. This…
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One Million Cups Hosts Companies from Columbia, Spartanburg
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Barre3 Columbia was first up last week as we shared coffee and conversation about the entrepreneurial community in the Midlands. Owner, Lauren Truslow, came to share about…
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EDTS Adds McGee, Pate to Southeastern IT Engineering Team
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Josh McGee and Glenn Pate have joined IT firm EDTS as engineers. The rapidly growing IT firm, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure…
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DNA Hires Graduate Intern
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) welcomed Elissa Visotski to their team as a graduate intern. Visotski graduated from the University of South Carolina (USC) in December with a…
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Michelle Porter Joins Rosenfeld Einstein as Accounting Specialist
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Michelle Porter to its growing team as an Accounting Specialist. A native of Pickens, South Carolina…
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NAI Avant Welcomes Lee Bussell, Jr., to Market Leading Brokerage Group
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant announced the addition of Lee Bussell, Jr., to its market leading Brokerage Group. Bussell will focus on the sale and leasing of office and industrial properties. …
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Michelle Porter Joins Rosenfeld Einstein as Accounting Specialist
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 23, 2014 – Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Michelle Porter to its growing team as an Accounting Specialist. A native…
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Palmetto Health and YMCA of Columbia Join Forces to Improve Community Health
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health and the YMCA of Columbia are starting a new journey together, focused on improving the health and wellness of residents across the Midlands region. This…
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One Million Cups Hosts Companies from Columbia, Spartanburg
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Barre3 Columbia was first up last week as we shared coffee and conversation about the entrepreneurial community in the Midlands. Owner, Lauren Truslow, came to share about…
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Procter & Gamble – Duracell Plans $69 Million Expansion
June 23, 2014Project “L” Will Go To Lancaster County Council For Final Reading & Public Hearing Monday Night LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation has announced a $69 million expansion of the…
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TripAdvisor recognizes Florence restaurant
June 23, 2014FLORENCE, SC – The Pee Dee’s premier destination for great food, wine, and atmosphere, Victor’s, has just been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site…
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Lexington Medical Center Foundation Annual Healthcare Scholarships
June 23, 2014
LEXINGTON, SC – For more than 20 years, the Lexington Medical Center Foundation has cared for the future of health care by providing scholarships to students who have been accepted…
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Women of Hope’s Wine on the River ~ August 23rd
June 23, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Saturday, August 23 ~ Join Women of Hope for wine tasting, food sampling and musical entertainment on the beautiful banks of the Congaree River. Guests…
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South Carolina Fossil Exhibit to Open at the State Museum on June 28
June 23, 2014A variety of specimens will be displayed from museum’s nationally-known fossil collection in SC Unearthed COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Mediation Practice Expands as Scott Wallinger Becomes Certified Circuit Court Mediator
June 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. shareholder Scott Wallinger has been certified by The South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitration and Mediator Certification to be a Circuit Court Mediator.…
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USC Ph.D Student Launches Photography Camp and Responsible Social Media Initiative for Teen Girls
June 23, 2014The #NoFilter Project Encourages Empowerment Art In Traditional and Emerging Media COLUMBIA, SC – For concerned parents, there is now an added layer to keeping children safe in an increasingly…
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SC Bar Foundation Announces Officers for 2014-15
June 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation announced officers: Elaine H. Fowler, president; Marie-Louise Ramsdale, president-elect; and Sidney J. Evering II, secretary/treasurer. As officers, they will be working with the…
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Santee Cooper Approves $9 million in Loans for Five Industrial Development Projects Across State
June 23, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $9 million in loans today to advance five industrial development projects across the state. The loans support projects representing…
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Santee Cooper Approves $9 million in Loans for Five Industrial Development Projects Across State
June 23, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $9 million in loans today to advance five industrial development projects across the state. The loans support projects representing…
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Prime Music Rocks First Week: Prime Members Stream Tens of Millions of Songs for Free
June 23, 2014SEATTLE, WA – Amazon today announced that in the week following the introduction of Prime Music, Prime members streamed tens of millions of songs–that’s millions of hours of music–and added…
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Prime Music Rocks First Week: Prime Members Stream Tens of Millions of Songs for Free
June 23, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon today announced that in the week following the introduction of Prime Music, Prime members streamed tens of millions of songs–that’s millions of hours of music–and added…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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South Carolina Bar Selects Fastcase for Legal Research Member Benefit
June 23, 2014
Members Get Free Nationwide Law Libraries, Smarter Search Tools, and Integrated Mobile Apps WASHINGTON, DC – The South Carolina Bar announced today that it has selected Fastcase to provide a…
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