Columbia Road Gets a “Facelift” Thanks to Local Businesses
November 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Lexington County businesses removed more than 30 bags of trash from a stretch of Fernandina Road in Columbia, SC this fall. The group…
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Former NFL Star Corey Jackson will be interviewed by Jeffrey Lampkin on WACH FOX
November 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Statistics have shown that life after the NFL , players have struggled with their transition to the real world. Corey Jackson graced the…
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Greater Chapin Chamber presents Annual Awards at Magic of Chapin Gala
November 5, 2012Scott Hanners, Chapin We Care and Harvey Coleman honored CHAPIN, SC – November 5, 2012 – Members of the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce celebrated another successful year of promoting…
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Carolina and Clemson Hold 28th Annual Blood Drive
October 31, 2012COLUMBIA SC – October 31, 2012 – The 28th Annual Carolina/Clemson Blood Drive will be held Monday through Friday, Nov. 12-16, on both school campuses. All University of South Carolina…
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Whitaker Funeral Home Honored for Excellence and Leadership
October 30, 2012NEWBERRY, SC – October 30, 2012 – Whitaker Funeral Home was recently honored by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) with the 2012 Pursuit of Excellence Award. Only 164 firms…
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Local Midlands Cook set to appear on the Jeffrey Lampkin Show on WACH FOX 57
October 26, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2012 – Celebrity Food & Cake Decorator, Aleathea Williams is set to appear on the Jeffrey Lampkin Show on October 28, 2012 at 8:30am on…
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From Walmart To The NFL: Corey Jackson Inspires Through Speaking
October 26, 2012COLUMBIA, SC- October 26, 2012 – Former NFL player, Corey Jackson, inspires people in the masses through his speaking all around the country. He went from working at Wal-Mart to…
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Horry County Broke Ground On New Boat Landing On The Waterway
October 25, 2012CONWAY, SC – Horry County hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the newUS Hwy. 17 and SC 22 boat landing. The new boat landing will be locatedon the Intracoastal Waterway, immediately…
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26th Annual Chili Cook Off in Five Points
October 24, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2012 – On Saturday, November 3, 2012, the Five Points Association (FPA) will be hosting the 26th Annual Chili Cook Off in Five Points. Patrons…
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Riverbanks to Celebrate Lights Before Christmas Silver Anniversary
October 24, 2012Zoo to Celebrate Milestone 25th Anniversary of Lights Before ChristmasCOLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2012 – It’s as much of a holiday custom as mistletoe, egg nog and Santa Claus.…
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Executive Director of Transitions speaks to Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo
October 24, 2012IRMO, SC – October 24, 2012 – The guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo meeting for the October 24, 2012 was retired Colonel Craig J. Currey, Chief…
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Chapin Chamber hosts The Magic of Chapin Annual Gala
October 22, 2012Music, Dancing, Awards and Silent Auction on Tap for November 2 at River Center CHAPIN, SC – The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 21st Annual Auction and…
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HillSouth Founder and CEO, Robby Hill, Recognized in a White House Ceremony Honoring Young Entrepreneurs
October 22, 2012HillSouth is among the prestigious 2012 Empact100, a list of the United States’ “Top 100 Companies Started by Young Entrepreneurs” FLORENCE, SC – October 22, 2012 – HillSouth IT Solutions,…
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New Lexington Chamber building nears completion
October 17, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will officially open the doors of its new Main Street office Oct. 22. Staffers will begin…
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Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $250,000 in grants
October 17, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Midlands Housing Trust Fund, aninitiative of United Way of the Midlands, has received over $250,000 ingrants from Richland County, the City of…
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Avtec Moves Forward with Building 46,000 Square Foot Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Lexington County
October 17, 2012Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for Monday, October 22 LEXINGTON, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Central SC Alliance announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, October 22 from 9 a.m.…
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Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $250,000 in grants
October 17, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Midlands Housing Trust Fund, an initiative of United Way of the Midlands, has received over $250,000 in grants from Richland County, the…
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Sonoco Announces Leadership Changes in North American Paper Mill Operations
October 15, 2012Pignone named vice president, Paper North America; Grups to retire HARTSVILLE, SC – October 15, 2012 – Sonoco (NYSE: SON), oneof the largest diversified global packaging companies, announcedthat Marty F.…
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2012 Famously Hot Master Chef Crowned at State Fair
October 15, 2012Chef de Cuisine Daniel Wood of Blue Marlin Takes This Year’s Title;Oliver Gospel Mission Gets a New Commercial Kitchen COLUMBIA, SC – October 15, 2012 – The Columbia area’s best…
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Greater Lexington Chamber releases dance video
October 12, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – October 12, 2012 – A dance video featuring 70 Greater Lexington Chamber businesses has been getting plenty of attention since it debuted in September. Titled “Let’s Live…
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Midlands Companies Send “Care” to Parents of Hospitalized Children
October 11, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 11, 2012 – Columbia-area families dealing with the unexpected hospitalization of a child will have one less thing to worry about, thanks to Take Time, Take…
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SAFE Sponsors Free Community Shred Day
October 9, 2012To Collect Donations for Harvest Hope Food Bank COLUMBIA, SC – October 9, 2012 – On Wednesday, October 10 SAFE Federal Credit Union is sponsoring a FREE Shred Day for…
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Rankings of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work Announced
October 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 8, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber ofCommerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Groupand the publishers of SCBIZ News announce the rankings of…
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Rankings of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work Announced
October 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 8, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Group and the publishers of SCBIZ News announce the…
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Chakisse Newton Named 2012 Young Leader of the Year
October 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 3, 1012 – Chakisse Newton, president of Cardinal Consulting LLC, has been named the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce 2012 Young Leader of the Year. The…
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Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo welcomed Lee Bussell
October 3, 2012IRMO, SC – October 3, 2012 – The guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo meeting for the October 3, 2012 was Lee Bussell, incoming chairman of the…
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Greater Chapin Chamber Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards
October 3, 2012CHAPIN, SC – October 3, 2012 – The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 21st Annual Awards Gala & Auction, which will be held on Friday,…
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Generations Group Homes Brings Country Music Duo and Rising Greenville Star to Centre Stage for Volunteer Appreciation Night
October 3, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – October 3, 2012 – As a unique way to celebrate its volunteers,Generations Group Homes recently hosted a private performance at CentreStage for its Volunteer Appreciation Night. Featuring…
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EagleEye Analytics Expansion in Canada Driven by 40% of Top P&C Insurers
October 1, 2012Firm Adds Experienced Insurance Executive to Lead Canadian Growth InitiativesCOLUMBIA, SC – October 1, 2012 – EagleEye Analytics, theleading provider of predictive analytics for the property and casualtyindustry, is expanding…
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Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Honored 2012 Award Recipients at 110th Annual Gala and Auction
October 1, 2012Five Business Leaders and Two Companies Recognized COLUMBIA, SC – October 1, 2012 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce honored five business leaders and two companies at its 110th Annual…
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South Carolina Commission on Women Honors Justice Kaye Hearn With 2012 Woman of Achievement Award
September 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 24, 2012 – The South Carolina Commission on Women has selected South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn of Conway as the 2012 recipient of the…
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Columbia Museum of Art announces 11th season of popular chamber music series with a new name, CMA Chamber Music on Main
September 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 27, 2012 – The popular and critically acclaimed chamber music series created by Artistic Director Charles Wadsworth returns to the Columbia Museum of Art for its…
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Miller-Valentine Group Volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club Ben Arnold Campus
September 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 27, 2012 – Employees with Miller-Valentine Group recently volunteered through the United Way of the Midlands and participated in a deep cleaning of the Boys &…
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Historic Columbia Foundation Offers Happy Hour History Tours of the Vista Every Friday in October
September 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 21, 2012 – Historic Columbia Foundation will offer Happy Hour History Tours of the Vista at 5:30 pm every Friday in October. These guided walking tours,…
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Congregation Beth Israel Receives Funding to Support Senior Programming
September 19, 2012BJH Foundation for Senior Services Sets Record by Exceeding $200K in Grants for Jewish Seniors GREENVILLE, SC – September 19, 2012 – BJH Foundation for Senior Services, based in Greensboro,…
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Congregation Beth Israel Receives Funding to Support Senior Programming
September 19, 2012BJH Foundation for Senior Services Sets Record by Exceeding $200K in Grants for Jewish Seniors GREENVILLE,SC – September 19, 2012 – BJH Foundation for Senior Services, based inGreensboro, N.C., recently…
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Myrtle Beach Southern Living Showcase Home is Just a Short Drive Away
September 17, 2012MYRTLE BEACH, SC – September 17, 2012 – Myrtle Beach’s first Southern Living Showcase Home is now open for tours and is well worth the drive. The home, built by…
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Greater Lexington Chamber launches radio show
September 17, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – September 17, 2012 – “Tower Talk Live,” a weekly radio show about the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, debuts this week on WLXM 107.9 FM. Hosted…
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Myrtle Beach Southern Living Showcase Home is Just a Short Drive Away
September 17, 2012MYRTLE BEACH, SC – September 17, 2012 – Myrtle Beach’s first SouthernLiving Showcase Home is now open for tours and is well worth the drive.The home, built by Classic of…
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Historic Columbia Foundation’s Famously hot Behind the Scenes Tours Return with Two New Tours Announced
September 13, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September, 13 2012 – As part of the Historic Columbia Foundation’s 50th Anniversary, the organization’s popular behind-the-scenes tours return this fall with two exclusive tour options in…
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Glenforest School Announces 8th Annual Chili Cook-off & Fall Festival In partnership with West Metro Rotary – September 22nd
September 12, 2012WEST COLUMBIA, SC – September 13, 2012 – Glenforest School, in partnership with the West Columbia Metro Rotary hosts the Eighth Annual Chili Cook-off and Fall Festival on Saturday, September…
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CMARK International Inc. Continues to Expands Its Product Line
September 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 12, 2012 – CMARK International, Inc., a global provider of facility and logistic support services for government and commercial institutions, is making a major effort to…
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Darlington Raceway Blood Drive Collects 218 Units of Blood on September 11
September 12, 2012DARLINGTON, SC – September 12, 2012 – Due to the gracious generosity of its fans and community members, the Darlington Raceway Blood Drive collected 218 units of blood during its…
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United Way’s Day of Action and Campaign Kickoff combine for free community-wide event
September 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 12, 2012 – United Way’s Day of Action on September 20 will bring together over 600 volunteers from corporations and local businesses to donate their time…
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Darlington Raceway Blood Drive Collects 218 Units of Blood on September 11
September 12, 2012DARLINGTON, SC – September 12, 2012 – Due to the gracious generosityof its fans and community members, the Darlington Raceway Blood Drivecollected 218 units of blood during its annual event…
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Mary Sieck Joins SC State Housing Board of Commissioners
August 31, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 31, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley has announced the appointment of Mary Sieck of Lake Wylie as a member of the nine-member Board of Commissioners for…
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Leadership Columbia Announces 2013 Committee Members
August 29, 2012Neil Jones to Chair Columbia Leadership Program COLUMBIA, SC – August 29, 2012 – Leadership Columbia, a program created and managed by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, has announced its…
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Area’s First Southern Living Showcase Home Debuts Friday
August 29, 2012MYRTLE BEACH, SC – August 29, 2012 – The Southern Living ShowcaseHome by Classic, located on 7464 Catena Lane in Seville at Grande Dunes,opens to the public this Friday, August…
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Area’s First Southern Living Showcase Home Debuts Friday
August 29, 2012MYRTLE BEACH, SC – August 29, 2012 – The Southern Living Showcase Home by Classic, located on 7464 Catena Lane in Seville at Grande Dunes, opens to the public this…
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Historic Columbia Foundation’s Early Columbia Lecture Series Kicks Off September 4
August 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2012 – In honor of Historic Columbia Foundation’s 50th Anniversary, the Foundation is pleased to offer a three-part Lecture Series on the history of Columbia,…
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