William DiMaggio Joins Coldwell Banker United, Realtors Hood Team
November 20, 2014IRMO, SC – The Hood Team of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors in Irmo, SC welcomed William DiMaggio. William brings a fresh and enthusiastic attitude to the existing team of stellar…
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Pawmetto Lifeline honored as an “Angel Charity” by Secretary of State
November 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline has been recognized by the South Carolina Secretary of State, Mark Hammond, as one of the top ten Angel organizations in South Carolina. Deloris Mungo,…
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Global Location Strategies Completes Site Selection Assignment for $250 Million Hexcel Carbon Fiber Plant
November 20, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Hexcel Corporation will expand its carbon fiber production capacity through the addition of a new $250 million facility in Roussillon, France, Greenville, S.C.-based site selection consultant Global…
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EngenuitySC Announces Winner of $5,000 Ideas Contest at Ignite! 2014 Celebration
November 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – An energized crowd of hundreds of Midlands leaders and innovators chose Shambi Broome of Webgyrlz Code to win the $5,000 Ideas Contest, sponsored by Wells Fargo, at…
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SPF North America, Inc. Expanding Greenwood County Manufacturing Facility
November 20, 2014
$12 Million Investment Expected To Result In 15 New Jobs GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – A developer of innovative solutions for pet food manufacturers is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. SPF North…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Charleston Office Welcomes Michael Eckard as a Shareholder
November 20, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, welcomed Michael Eckard as a shareholder in the…
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Global Location Strategies Completes Site Selection Assignment for $250 Million Hexcel Carbon Fiber Plant
November 20, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Hexcel Corporation will expand its carbon fiber production capacity through the addition of a new $250 million facility in Roussillon, France, Greenville, S.C.-based site selection consultant Global…
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EngenuitySC Announces Winner of $5,000 Ideas Contest at Ignite! 2014 Celebration
November 20, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – An energized crowd of hundreds of Midlands leaders and innovators chose Shambi Broome of Webgyrlz Code to win the $5,000 Ideas Contest, sponsored by Wells Fargo, at…
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SCDOT Begins Design Work on the I-85/I-385 Interchange Project in Greenville
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued the first of two “Notice to Proceed” (NTP) orders to Flatiron-Zachry. Flatiron-Zachry is a joint venture of Flatiron…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Scrooges and Angels for 2014
November 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the 19th annual Scrooges and Angels list of 2014. The ten Angels were recognized at a press conference…
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Laura Derrick Elected Secretary of SC State Association of Realtors
November 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The SC State Association of Realtors® recently elected Laura Derrick to serve as Secretary of the organization for 2015. She joins the Leadership Team December 1st. A Clemson…
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Collins & Lacy Welcomes Christopher M. Huber to the Statewide Business Defense Firm
November 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Christopher Huber has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Huber is an associate practicing in the areas of insurance coverage…
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Increased Cyber-Security Risks Require Preventative Measures Now
November 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – With Microsoft soon discontinuing technical support for Windows Server 2003, Kevin Wade, who founded IntelliSystems in Augusta over twenty years ago, today warned CSRA-based small business owners that procrastination…
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Food Lion Feeds Launches “Holidays Without Hunger” Campaign to Help Feed Local Families in Need this Holiday Season
November 19, 2014SALISBURY, NC – This holiday season, Food Lion is partnering with customers in its more than 1,100 stores, Nov. 19 – Dec. 23, to help solve hunger through its Food…
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Brownstone Leases Northeast Columbia Office Building
November 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE|Columbia is pleased announce that Brownstone has leased the 21,107 square foot office property located at 201 Arbor Lake Drive in the Northeast submarket. Brownstone is part of…
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TD Bank Survey Finds Homeowners use HELOCs for Expenses Beyond Home Renovations
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Research from the TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, inaugural Consumer Borrowing Index found that while half of consumers who currently have a Home Equity Line of…
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Colliers International brings Happy Pets Salon & Spaw to the Shoppes of O’Neil Court
November 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s John Sellers and Tommy Tapp, CPM completed a lease to Happy Pets Salon & Spaw to be located at the Shoppes of O’Neil Court, 224…
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State Museum Education Director Receives Prestigious Science Education Award
November 19, 2014South Carolina Science Council presented the Catalyst Award to museum director of education Tom Falvey COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum is pleased to announce that its…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo elects vice chair
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo Board has elected Bill West as its vice-chairman. A longtime business and community leader in Greenville, West is the managing partner…
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Midlands Technical College Appoints New President
November 19, 2014Dr. Ronald L. Rhames selected from three finalists after nationwide search COLUMBIA, SC – The Midlands Technical College Commission announced the selection of Dr. Ronald L. Rhames as the…
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Hunger and Homelessness Take Center Stage In Annual Awareness Week
November 19, 2014November 16- 22, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 16- 22. The week aims to raise greater awareness to the problems of hunger…
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Nichols receives inaugural President’s Award from the Injured Workers’ Advocates
November 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – John Nichols, member of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado, LLC (BNTD), is the first recipient of the Injured Workers’ Advocates (IWA) President’s Award. The award was presented…
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Important Carbon Monoxide Information
November 18, 2014Extremely cold temperatures are ahead. What you need to know to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning. COLUMBIA, SC – With the onset of winter temperatures the Palmetto Poison Center…
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Richland County Transportation Penny Program Launches Logo, Brand and Website
November 18, 2014RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Transportation Penny program, today officially launched its website and brand identity, symbolized by a logo that highlights the significance of the penny to County residents.…
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Colliers International’s Marsha Davis, SIOR appointed to City Center Partnership Board of Directors
November 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Marsha Davis, SIOR of Colliers International has been appointed to the Board of Directors of City Center Partnership. City Center Partnership was formed to manage Columbia’s downtown…
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Jeremy Martin Selected as LRADAC’s Vice President for Treatment and Intervention Services
November 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – LRADAC announced the selection of Jeremy Martin as LRADAC’s new Vice President for Treatment and Intervention Services. This position oversees the agency’s wide array of treatment and…
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Nestlé Waters North America To Open New Bottling Facility In McBee, S.C.
November 18, 2014
Company To Create At Least 40 New Jobs In Chesterfield County CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SC – – Nestlé Waters North America, the nation’s leading bottled water company, plans to build a $40 million,…
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Bipartisan, Bicoastal Group of Lawmakers Calls on Coast Guard to Keep Facilities Open
November 18, 2014Oregon Congressional Members Join South Carolina Lawmakers in Urging Coast Guard to Reverse Course WASHINGTON, SC – In a continued effort to ensure the safety of residents living and working in coastal…
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PeopleMatter Founder, Nate DaPore Named Advantage Media Group Author of the Year
November 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Advantage Media Group (AMG) announced Saturday that it has named Nate DaPore as the 2014 Author of the Year. Recognized as Advantage’s “highest honor” for an author to receive, DaPore…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline
November 18, 2014WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following Senate Democrats’ refusal to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, which is supported by 60 percent of the American public. “It…
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PHS inducts Stone and VanGalder into Hall of Fame
November 18, 2014PELION, SC – Pelion High recently inducted Josette Maybay Stone and Juliette Maybay VanGalder into the school’s Hall of Fame. In high school, the Maybay twins had outstanding athletic careers…
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State Policy Leaders Recommend Solutions to Improve Early Care and Education
November 18, 2014
Comprehensive Early Childhood System for Children Vital to South Carolina’s Future Three statewide organizations – Children’s Trust of South Carolina, the Institute for Child Success and United Way Association of…
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Lexington Technology Center teacher named ACTE national award finalist
November 18, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) named Lexington Technology Center Agriscience Teacher Robert Bollier the 2014 ACTE Region II Carl Perkins Community Service Award winner.…
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Website Niche.com ranks District Five top school district in SC
November 18, 2014IRMO, SC – National rankings and reviews website Niche.com has ranked Lexington-Richland School District Five the top district in South Carolina in its new list released this month.The site, which blends…
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Bridgestone Opens First US Giant Off Road Radial Tire Manufacturing Facility
November 18, 2014South Carolina plant extends company leadership in large and ultra-large earthmoving tires for mining and aggregates applications AIKEN, SC – Extending its leadership in the heavy-duty, earthmoving tire segment, Bridgestone…
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Community Engagement Grants Announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation
November 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In order to promote a more vibrant, compassionate and connected community, Central Carolina Community Foundation , the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is offering Community Engagement grants to nonprofit…
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Ira Reasons Named Chief Administrative Officer of the YMCA of Columbia
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia has named Ira Reasons as Chief Administrative Officer. He will oversee the Finance, Risk Management, Human Resources, Property and Information Technology departments. Reasons served…
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Community Engagement Grants Announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In order to promote a more vibrant, compassionate and connected community, Central Carolina Community Foundation , the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is offering Community Engagement grants to nonprofit…
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Pelham Medical Center, Senior Action Partner to Impact Diabetes
November 17, 2014
GREER, SC – Pelham Medical Center (PMC) and Senior Action are collaborating to bring diabetes awareness and education to the Upstate. PMC and Senior Action are kicking off the Impact…
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Every American, Business and Community Can Play a Role in Increasing Rate of Recycling
November 17, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – In advance of America Recycles Day, on November 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls on communities, businesses, and individuals to leave the next generation a…
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ECPI University Named “Best for Vets” 4 Straight Years
November 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been named “Best for Vets” by Military Times for the fourth straight year. Ranked number two nationwide among online…
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Greenville Technical College’s Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Receives Scholarship
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jonathan Greer, a student at Greenville Technical College, has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society as a 2014 Coca-Cola…
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City Working To Help Motorists Traveling On Woodruff Road
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – With the holiday season quickly approaching, and so many popular shopping destinations located on Woodruff Road, the Greenville Police Department will be providing traffic control at key…
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Wofford College announces Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
November 17, 2014Facility to house basketball arena, volleyball venue, locker rooms, more SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College announced its plans to build the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to house a…
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Laurens Nicholson and Carrie Hertwig Join Windsor/Aughtry Company
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville, S.C.-based Windsor/Aughtry Company has added Laurens Nicholson and Carrie Hertwig to their team of experts. The Nicholson/Hertwig Team will specialize in office and investment sales and…
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Cold Weather Headed to Richland County
November 17, 2014Residents urged to take precautions to keep families, property safe COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents are encouraged to take precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe as…
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Horse Creek Academy Construction Possible with JEDA Bonds
November 17, 2014
Created 11 New Jobs, Retained 24 Jobs ~ AIKEN, SC – Horse Creek Academy (formerly Midland Valley Preparatory School) is using $5,530,000, issued as series 2014A $5.335 million tax-exempt and…
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DishOut Cafe and Catering Opens In Greenville
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Trish Balentine has opened DishOut Café and Catering at 728 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville. DishOut Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., offering dine-in…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces World Diabetes Day In South Carolina
November 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley issued a statewide proclamation Friday designating November 14, 2014 as World Diabetes Day in South Carolina. The Governor’s Mansion was also lit blue in recognition of…
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BJA Middle School Donates More Than 13,000 Pounds of Food to Miracle Hill
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones Academy middle school students recently held their annual food drive on behalf of Miracle Hill Children’s Home. The week of homeroom competition featured strategy sessions, collaborative…
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