Operation Palmetto Employment Recognizes Three Palmetto Military Employers
October 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Three South Carolina employers were recently recognized for their ongoing commitment to hire and retain military employees: Savannah River Remediation, Verizon Wireless and CB&I. Operation Palmetto Employment…
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Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
October 29, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.795 per share, payable on Dec. 16, 2014, to shareholders of record at the…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $1.00 per share
October 29, 2014
Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2014—South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $1.00 per share
October 29, 2014
Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2014—South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and…
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Senator Nikki Setzler Recognized as Legislator of the Year by the YMCA
October 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Leaders from the YMCA of the USA and Ys across the state of South Carolina gathered in Columbia, S.C. on Oct. 21, 2014 for the 6th annual SC Alliance…
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Let’s Move! Columbia Branding and Marketing Featured in National Publication
October 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia was recognized by the National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (NLC) for its marketing and branding of Let’s Move! Columbia…
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Elliott Davis and Decosimo Combine to Create Leading Regional Accounting and Advisory Firm
October 29, 2014
Combined firm ranks among top 5 in Southeast with 800+ professionals across seven states GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis and Decosimo, two of the leading accounting firms headquartered in the Southeast,…
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Elliott Davis and Decosimo Combine to Create Leading Regional Accounting and Advisory Firm
October 29, 2014
Combined firm ranks among top 5 in Southeast with 800+ professionals across seven states GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis and Decosimo, two of the leading accounting firms headquartered in the Southeast,…
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District Five students recognized for artworks
October 29, 2014IRMO, SC – Top student artwork was recognized during an Oct. 27 Lexington-Richland District Five School Board meeting as part of the district’s annual Superintendent’s Choice Awards.Each year, students district-wide…
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Southern Connector posts significant traffic, revenue gains in third quarter
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Officials with the Southern Connector released data today showing traffic on the 16-mile toll road spanning Greenville County increased 9 percent in the third quarter of 2014…
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Southern Connector posts significant traffic, revenue gains in third quarter
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Officials with the Southern Connector released data today showing traffic on the 16-mile toll road spanning Greenville County increased 9 percent in the third quarter of 2014…
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BI-LO Raises over $100,000 for the American Heart Association
October 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – On October 29, the American Heart Association proudly recognized BI-LO for contributing over $100,000 cumulatively in the Midlands since 2011. The funds were raised through the company’s…
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Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. Establishes Berkeley County Facility
October 29, 2014Worldwide Distributor Of Synthetic Rubber, Carbon Black And Process Oils Investing $3.2 Million In Berkeley County COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company specializing in the distribution of synthetic rubber, carbon black…
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Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. Establishes Berkeley County Facility
October 29, 2014Worldwide Distributor Of Synthetic Rubber, Carbon Black And Process Oils Investing $3.2 Million In Berkeley County COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company specializing in the distribution of synthetic rubber, carbon black…
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National Motorcycle Ride Honors Fallen Soldiers and Raises Money for Families
October 29, 2014U.S. Army Special Forces soldier is riding from CA to Fort Bragg, N.C. – attending event in S.C. and – raising funds for families of fallen heroes CAMDEN, SC – The…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…
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Lexington One teachers receive Palmetto Teacher of Excellence awards
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies presented Palmetto Teacher of Excellence Awards to three Lexington One teachers. Lexington High’s Jennifer Garrick, Meadow Glen Middle’s Albert…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation holds Circle of Friends drop-in
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation held its third annual Circle of Friends drop-in at the University of South Carolina baseball stadium, Carolina Stadium, on…
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National Motorcycle Ride Honors Fallen Soldiers and Raises Money for Families
October 29, 2014
U.S. Army Special Forces soldier is riding from CA to Fort Bragg, N.C. – attending event in S.C. and – raising funds for families of fallen heroes CAMDEN, SC – The…
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Lexington One teachers receive Palmetto Teacher of Excellence awards
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies presented Palmetto Teacher of Excellence Awards to three Lexington One teachers. Lexington High’s Jennifer Garrick, Meadow Glen Middle’s Albert…
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IT Firm EDTS Adds Scott Shearouse as Sales Manager
October 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Southeastern sales executive Scott Shearouse has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…
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Sowell Gray’s Beard elected to South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association Board
October 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Grady Beard, a member of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been elected to the Board of Directors of SCWCEA. Beard was unanimously elected by the…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation holds Circle of Friends drop-in
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation held its third annual Circle of Friends drop-in at the University of South Carolina baseball stadium, Carolina Stadium, on…
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IT Firm EDTS Adds Scott Shearouse as Sales Manager
October 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Southeastern sales executive Scott Shearouse has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as…
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GHS details extensive Ebola response plan
October 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Health System (GHS) has developed detailed plans to help manage Ebola patients both at GHS hospitals and throughout the Upstate as part of a statewide Ebola…
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Clemson president to be installed as chair of national university association
October 28, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University President James P. Clements will be formally introduced as chairman of the board of directors for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities during the organization’s annual…
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IT Firm EDTS Adds Scott Shearouse as Sales Manager
October 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – October 28, 2014 – Southeastern sales executive Scott Shearouse has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure…
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Former State Tax Commissioner addresses need for referendum
October 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Member of the group that helped create the plan for the November Roads Referendum addressed some of the recent false statements made about the proposed project. The…
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Wofford celebrates inaugural Benjamin B. Dunlap Chamber Music Series
October 28, 2014
Nov. 3 performance opens series in honor of former president SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College will celebrate the inaugural season of the Benjamin B. Dunlap Chamber Music Series with the first…
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March of Dimes and Area Chefs Raising Money for Healthier Babies
October 28, 2014Annual Signature Chefs Auction offers an evening of giving COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dime is pleased to announce the 2014 Midlands Signature Chefs Auction. The event—which highlights the culinary excellence…
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TJX Foundation awards $5,000 grant to reduce Meals On Wheels waiting list
October 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The TJX Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TJX Companies (T.J. Maxx, Home Goods and Marshall’s) this week granted $5,000 to Senior Resources to help combat the issue…
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Shareholder Elected To National Leadership Role In American Land Title Association
October 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cynthia Durham Blair, a Shareholder in Rogers Townsend’s Columbia office, has been elected to the Board of Governors of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) for the 2014-2015…
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A3 Communications Opens Charlotte Office; Expanding Client Services
October 28, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A3 Communications, Inc., America’s fourth fastest growing systems integrator, has opened a spacious office in Charlotte, N.C., to accommodate their growing client base. Conveniently located near Charlotte’s airport…
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New Listing: 67,300 SF Warehouse Facility For Sale in Sumter
October 28, 2014SUMTER, SC -DESCRIPTION: 100% heated and cooled concrete block distribution warehouse facility comprised of approximately 67,300 SF and situated on 3.88 AC. Facility is 100% sprinklered, and provides approximately 4,620…
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New Listing: 67,300 SF Warehouse Facility For Sale in Sumter
October 28, 2014SUMTER, SC -DESCRIPTION: 100% heated and cooled concrete block distribution warehouse facility comprised of approximately 67,300 SF and situated on 3.88 AC. Facility is 100% sprinklered, and provides approximately 4,620…
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Leslie Wilson, Vice President of LRADAC, Announces Retirement
October 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – After 28 years of service to LRADAC, Leslie Wilson, Vice President of Treatment and Intervention, will retire this November. Wilson is known as a pioneer in the…
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Anne Clapper Reappointed to Greenville Airport Commission
October 27, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Anne Clapper has been reappointed to the Greenville Airport Commission by Greenville County Council to serve an additional three-year term. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and…
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First Reliance Announces Strong 3rd Quarter Results
October 27, 2014
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had unaudited net income of $4,447,675, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This compares to unaudited…
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New Mural Completed in Columbia’s Downtown
October 27, 2014Piece entitled Don’t Tread on Us explores shifting meanings COLUMBIA SC – One Columbia for Arts and History announces the establishment of a mural space on Taylor Street at the corner of Main and…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Elected to Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia Council
October 27, 2014Andrew Cole named Vice Chairman of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia’s Remodelers Council COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Andrew Cole has…
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Vista Wealth Management Relocating to 3304 Millwood
October 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE|Columbia is pleased to announce that Vista Wealth Management, a member of the Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Member SIPC, has relocated to 3304 Millwood Avenue. Martin…
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Kelly Lang-Ramirez Joins The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation
October 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting historic structures in South Carolina, welcomes Kelly Lang-Ramirez, director of resource development, to…
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Buchanan Construction Services Celebrates 10 Years of Construction Excellence
October 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Buchanan Construction Services celebrated 10 years of construction excellence with a reception at EdVenture’s Congaree Terrace, a structure they built in 2010. Founded in 2004 by Davis…
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Two Pillars of the Community Join SC Campaign Board
October 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has officially welcomed two statewide leaders and community advocates to its Board of Directors. Dawn Staley, head women’s…
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Two Pillars of the Community Join SC Campaign Board
October 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has officially welcomed two statewide leaders and community advocates to its Board of Directors. Dawn Staley, head women’s…
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South Carolina Doctor Named 2015 Family Physician of the Year
October 27, 2014
Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, earns prestigious national award for dedication to patients and community PROSPERITY, SC – The American Academy of Family Physicians has named Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, the…
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South Carolina Doctor Named 2015 Family Physician of the Year
October 27, 2014
Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, earns prestigious national award for dedication to patients and community PROSPERITY, SC – The American Academy of Family Physicians has named Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, the…
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Mayor Benjamin and USC President Pastides announce EngenuitySC’s new Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report
October 26, 2014
Ranking our region’s economic competitiveness with comparable Southeast metros COLUMBIA, SC – At a gathering of EngenuitySC Executive Committee members and stakeholders on Oct. 23, 2014, Columbia, S.C. Mayor Steve…
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