First Library Referendum for Charleston County in 28 years on November 4th Ballot
October 9, 2014
Plan Calls for 5 New Libraries, 13 Renovated Libraries CHARLESTON, SC – Not since 1986 have voters been asked to upgrade and improve Charleston County Libraries. That’s when Whitney Houston…
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American College of the Building Arts inducts inaugural class of technical honor scholars
October 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The American College of the Building Arts, America’s only college to offer a Bachelor degrees in the building arts, has inducted its inaugural class of scholars into the National…
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Berkeley County Partners with McElveen to Sponsor Academy
October 9, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District and McElveen Buick-GMC will sign a partnership contract this Friday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at McElveen’s dealership at 117 Farmington Road in Summerville. This is…
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Berkeley County Students Surpass State SAT Averages
October 9, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County seniors taking the SAT, a national college admissions exam, surpassed the state average this year. The average composite score for district students taking the exam was…
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Boutique PR, Marketing & Event Planning Firm Flock and Rally Promotes Chloe Rodgers to FT Account Manager
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, a boutique public relations, marketing and event planning agency based in downtown Columbia, S.C., announces the…
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5 District Five teachers receive statewide social studies awards
October 9, 2014IRMO, SC – Five teachers from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been given teaching excellence awards from the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies. This year’s SCCSS Palmetto Teachers…
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Rogers Receives National Award
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Curtis R. Rogers, Communications Director of the South Carolina State Library, recently received the 2014 Founders Award at the 4th Annual Library Communications Conference held in…
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SCANA Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results on October 30, 2014
October 9, 2014CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) will release its third quarter earnings on Thursday, October 30, 2014, before the market opens. SCANA’s management will discuss those results in a conference…
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University of South Carolina Adds Kayem All-beef Franks and Bratwurst to Game Day Roster for Gamecocks Fans
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – As fans continue to cheer on the South Carolina Gamecocks this season, the University of South Carolina is announcing a delicious new addition to its game day roster.Kayem, the Official Frank…
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Chief Communications Officer Brings Wealth of Experience to SC Campaign
October 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has recently added Alvin Caughman to the organization as Chief Communications Officer. In this role, Caughman will provide hands-on,…
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How to design materials that recover from real injuries: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with award-winning Dr. Marek Urban, Oct. 14, 2014
October 9, 2014Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Imagine if non-living materials and objects, like metal and plastic, were able to self-heal, like human skin and bones. Or,…
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How to design materials that recover from real injuries: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with award-winning Dr. Marek Urban, Oct. 14, 2014
October 9, 2014Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Imagine if non-living materials and objects, like metal and plastic, were able to self-heal, like human skin and bones. Or,…
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Junior League of Greenville Announces Recipients of 2014 Membership Awards
October 9, 2014
Three Junior League of Greenville members receive highest honors for demonstrating extraordinary service to the Junior League of Greenville and to the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of…
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Sidwalks key in referendum vote
October 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Using the backdrop of thousands of area students walking to school Wednesday morning, the Citizens for a Better Greenville shared a message of safety and sidewalks to…
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The Greater Irmo chamber of commerce Announces its New Board Members
October 9, 2014IRMO, SC – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce welcomed its new board members at a luncheon on Wednesday, June 18th. The incoming board members are: Sean Branch Hilton Garden…
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Spirit Communications Launches Wireless Network Failover Solution to Safeguard Businesses across the Carolinas
October 9, 2014Customers can deploy a fully-configured ‘in the box’ failover solution for primary networks or use to extend their existing MPLS network at an affordable price with no monthly commitments. COLUMBIA,…
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District Five SAT scores, participation among the top in the state
October 9, 2014IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has the fourth highest SAT scores among all districts in South Carolina. District Five also leads the state in the percentage of students…
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March of Dimes to Honor Mrs. Judi Gatson and the Gatson Family with the 2014 African American Achievement Award
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter announced that they will honor Mrs. Judi Gatson and the Gatson Family with the 2014 African American Achievement Award. Mrs. Gatson, her husband,…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Awards USAP Funding
October 9, 2014Recovr to Receive Grant for Rehabilitation Software COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today announced that Recovr, Inc. will receive a University Start-Up Assistance Program (USAP) investment. Recovr…
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Colonial Life hosts dozens of area high school students for Tech Night
October 9, 2014The event showcased the diverse career opportunities available in technology COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly 60 Midlands high school students visited Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company this week to learn about…
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South Carolina Peanut Board Announces New Website to Answer Peanut Allergy Questions
October 9, 2014PeanutAllergyFacts.org offers resources for families, schools, professionals COLUMBIA, SC – As the school year gets underway, many districts face challenges on how to best manage peanut and other food allergies…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected to Lead National Legal Association’s Retail & Hospitality Program Committee
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that Christian Stegmaier has been named chair of the DRI’s 2015 Retail & Hospitality seminar, which is to be held May 7 and 8,…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro Fall Harvest Week, Oct. 7-12 & Meet the Farmer Happy Hour Photo Gallery
October 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Since 1989, Motor Supply Co. Bistro’s food-obsessed staff has been one of the driving forces behind the farm-to-table initiative in Columbia, S.C. There have been changes behind the…
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How to design materials that recover from real injuries: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with award-winning Dr. Marek Urban, Oct. 14, 2014
October 9, 2014Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Imagine if non-living materials and objects, like metal and plastic, were able to self-heal, like human skin and bones. Or,…
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BHS Dr. Hope Reed to Present at National Association for Multicultural Education Conference
October 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Hope Reed has been selected to present at the 24th Annual National Association for Multicultural Education Conference being held from November 5-9, 2014, in Tucson, Arizona. Her presentation…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Names New Office Managing Partner for Greenville, SC
October 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greg Taylor has been named office managing partner for Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Greenville, SC office. Taylor succeeds Dennis Vick, who has been named managing partner of the…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Names New Office Managing Partner for Greenville, SC
October 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greg Taylor has been named office managing partner for Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Greenville, SC office. Taylor succeeds Dennis Vick, who has been named managing partner of the firm’s…
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The American Prize rewards the best-recorded performances by individual artists and ensembles in the U.S.
October 8, 2014The American Prize rewards the best-recorded performances by individual artists and ensembles in the U.S. COLUMBIA, SC – The American Prize announced the winners and runners-up in the college/university division…
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South Risk Management Adds Executive to its Staff
October 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced today the addition of Matt Sheheen to its team of executives to serve as vice president of its Personal Risk Services division.…
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CarboNix LLC Receives Major Grant from the National Institutes of Health
October 8, 2014Columbia-based Company Committed to Eliminating Allergy and Asthma-Causing Dust Mites from the Home COLUMBIA, SC – CarboNix LLC, a Columbia-based technology company that has developed a safe and environmentally clean way…
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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County
October 8, 2014
$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…
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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County
October 8, 2014
$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Names New Office Managing Partner for Greenville, SC
October 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greg Taylor has been named office managing partner for Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Greenville, SC office. Taylor succeeds Dennis Vick, who has been named managing partner of the firm’s…
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South Risk Management Adds Executive to its Staff
October 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced today the addition of Matt Sheheen to its team of executives to serve as vice president of its Personal Risk Services division.…
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Wells Fargo Senior Vice Presidents Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett to Chair American Heart Association’s 2015 Annual Upstate Heart Walk
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett, Senior Vice Presidents of Wells Fargo Bank and Insurance Services, will serve as co-chairs for the American Heart Association’s 2015 Upstate Heart…
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Recognize your local arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 7, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – It’s now easier than ever to nominate your local arts hero for the state’s highest award in the arts. All it takes is a letter to nominate…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers for September 2014
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, announced Top Agents for September 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top Listing Agent and…
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Global Aviation Engine Manufacturer Chooses GreenWood, Inc. for Production Equipment Maintenance Services
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, was recently awarded a contract to deliver on-going production equipment maintenance services for a world-leading provider of aviation…
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Recognize your local arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 7, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – It’s now easier than ever to nominate your local arts hero for the state’s highest award in the arts. All it takes is a letter to nominate an…
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Recognize your local arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 7, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – It’s now easier than ever to nominate your local arts hero for the state’s highest award in the arts. All it takes is a letter to nominate an…
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Lexington One athletes finish strong at the 2014 Pelion Invitational
October 6, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington One cross-country athletes had a great showing at the 2014 Pelion Invitational. More than 600 runners from 19 schools competed in the meet hosted by Pelion…
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CIU Sells Radio Stations in SC & NC
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia International University (CIU) has reached an agreement to sell its three Christian radio stations, WMHK 89.7 in Columbia, South Carolina, WRCM 91.9 in Wingate, North Carolina…
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Community Makes Richland R.U.N.S. a Flying Success, Top Winners Take Home Prizes
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sunshine, smiles and friendly competition abounded Saturday morning as runners and walkers participated in a charity road race that celebrated Richland County and benefitted the United Way…
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C.F. Evans Recognized for Safety Excellence
October 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – C.F. Evans Construction was recognized by Amerisure for Safety Excellence in Construction. This is the 3rd award of its kind for C.F. Evans in as many years.…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation and Annie E. Casey Foundation form Partnership
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation have announced a partnership for 2015 to support Kinship Care in South Carolina. Sisters of Charity…
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Landmark Builders Hires Stan Filler
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders is pleased to announce that Stan Filler has joined the company as a Construction Superintendent focusing on healthcare-related construction. Filler brings over 20 years of…
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Richland County Recreation Commission Refinances Bond, Saves Taxpayers Money
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Recreation Commission refinanced a portion of their 2008 General Obligation Bond. The bonds were issued to purchase land, upgrade existing facilities and construct new…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces Class Members, Prepares Leaders for Public Service
October 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most recognized leadership development program, announces the newest members living in the Upstate: Stacy Coulter of The Spa at West…
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Columbia Fire Department Reminds City of Columbia & Richland County Residents: Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
October 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test…
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BHS Dr. Hope Reed to Present at National Association for Multicultural Education Conference
October 6, 2014
BLYTHEWOOD, SC – Dr. Hope Reed has been selected to present at the 24th Annual National Association for Multicultural Education Conference being held from November 5-9, 2014, in Tucson, Arizona. Her presentation will…
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