Jackson Hires Kristie GraySmith as Human Resources Director
March 14, 2017Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Kristie D. GraySmith as Human Resources Director. A senior human resources professional with…
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Sherwood Forest SC Pub Crawl raises thousands to fight leukemia and lymphoma
March 14, 2017Sherwood Forest SC, a South Carolina non-profit, held it’s first pub crawl on March 8, 2017. The non-profit crawled through Main Street and the Vista raising money to support the…
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EDTS named among top managed I.T. service providers in North America
March 14, 2017EDTS, LLC has been named for the fifth straight year to The Channel Company’s 2017 CRN® Elite 150 of the 500 Top Managed I.T. Service Providers in North America. This…
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Jackson Hires Kristie GraySmith as Human Resources Director
March 14, 2017Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Kristie D. GraySmith as Human Resources Director. A senior human resources professional with…
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Jones’ invitation to Music for All hits the right note
March 14, 2017Music for All, one of the nation’s largest music education organizations, invited River Bluff High Student Ian Merlin Jones to perform with its 2017 Honor Band of America, a prestigious…
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Lexington Middle becomes IB World School
March 14, 2017After four years of hard work, Lexington Middle School turned the page on its journey toward improving instruction by achieving International Baccalaureate World School status. The casual observer walking the…
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New web-based platform and HQ announced for Midlands Gives 24-Hour online giving day on May 2, 2017
March 14, 2017Now in its fourth year, Midlands Gives – the 24-hour, online giving challenge to be hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 – will be headquartered…
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PHS culinary arts cooks up eighth at state
March 14, 2017It is not an easy task to compete using only two butane burners and two 8-foot tables. Nonetheless, Pelion High’s culinary arts team brought home eighth place from the…
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New web-based platform and HQ announced for Midlands Gives 24-Hour online giving day on May 2, 2017
March 13, 2017Now in its fourth year, Midlands Gives – the 24-hour, online giving challenge to be hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 – will be headquartered…
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Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine receives NLC University Training Honor
March 13, 2017Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine was recognized by the National League of Cities’ University (NLC University) for reaching the gold level in its Certificate Program. Sponsored by the National League of…
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New U-Haul Dealer Prime Storage offers Trucks
March 13, 2017U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that Prime Storage Columbia Sparkleberry has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community. Prime Storage…
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Prime Storage aims to increase customers with U-Haul
March 13, 2017U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that Prime Storage Columbia Longtown has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community. Prime Storage…
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The Brandon Agency takes home two awards at Charleston AMA 2017 Spark! Awards
March 13, 2017The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas over the last decade, was honored with two awards at the Charleston American Marketing Association (AMA) 2017 Spark! Awards,…
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America’s SBDCs to host Inaugural SBDC Day March 22
March 13, 2017Since 1980, America’s SBDCs—the nation’s largest business assistance network—have helped aspiring and emerging small business owners achieve the American dream of entrepreneurship. With nearly 1,000 locations across the country, SBDCs…
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Sheriff Presents $100,000.00 Check to SC Victims Assistance Network
March 13, 2017On March 13, 2017, Sheriff Matthews presented Laura Hudson, Executive Director of the SC Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN), with a check in the amount of $100,000.00 to be used by…
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AdvancED Team recommends national district-wide accreditation
March 13, 2017During a March 8, 2017 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board received a report from an AdvancED External Review Team as…
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Sherwood Forest SC Pub Crawl raises thousands to fight leukemia and lymphoma
March 13, 2017Sherwood Forest SC, a South Carolina non-profit, held it’s first pub crawl on March 8, 2017. The non-profit crawled through Main Street and the Vista raising money to support the…
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Palmetto Health recognizes March as National Athletic Trainers Month
March 13, 2017March is National Athletic Trainers Month, and Palmetto Health encourages community members to learn the importance of athletic trainers for a safer approach to work, life and sport. Athletic trainers…
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Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects students and educators to careers in architecture and construction
March 13, 2017Midlands Education and Business Alliance, SC Department of Commerce and the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) hosted 60 students and educators from Midland’s school districts at the…
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Banner Year and Record Setting Visitation for Congaree National Park
March 13, 2017Congaree National Park experienced a banner year in 2016, hosting a wide range of activities and programs and record setting visitation. The park exceeded past numbers with 143,843 visitors, a…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation recognizes LCSD employees, volunteers
March 13, 2017LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation has honored eight Lexington County Sheriff’s Department employees and three individuals who volunteer their time to work with the department. “We’re grateful…
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WYFF News 4 anchor, reporter McCormick honored by College News Association of the Carolinas
March 13, 2017WYFF News 4 anchor and reporter Mike McCormick has received the Pete Ivey Award from the College News Association of the Carolinas (CNAC) in recognition for his outstanding work in…
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Young Professionals increase 1831 Gala charitable contribution by fifty percent in second year
March 13, 2017Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP) and the United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders (YL) unveiled a $15,050.01 contribution to Upstate Warrior Solution, made possible by proceeds from the second annual…
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The Brandon Agency expands resources in the Carolinas
March 13, 2017With a surge in new business over the last several months, The Brandon Agency – the only accredited Brand Strategy Agency in South Carolina – welcomes Theresa Forman and Krista…
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The Brandon Agency expands resources in the Carolinas
March 13, 2017With a surge in new business over the last several months, The Brandon Agency – the only accredited Brand Strategy Agency in South Carolina – welcomes Theresa Forman and Krista…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions in February
March 13, 2017Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices represented the following area real estate transactions for February of 2017: Sales Greenville: Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM…
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Two long-time Trident Tech employees promoted
March 13, 2017Two long-time Trident Technical College employees have taken on new roles at the college. Dr. Catharine Almquist has been named vice president for academic affairs. In this role, she is…
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges reaffirms MUSC accreditation for 10 years
March 13, 2017The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has received reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the university’s regional…
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Celebrate The Season raises over $150,700 for local charities more than $712,000 raised since 2011
March 13, 2017Celebrate The Season raised $150,720.17 in 2016 for charities serving Berkeley County and the tri-county area. The month-long holiday festival has raised more than $712,000 since its 2011 debut, which…
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Michael Sally joins Carolina One in Summerville
March 13, 2017The Carolina One Real Estate office on Main Street in Summerville welcomed Michael Sally to their already award winning team. A Hanahan native, Sally has been a Realtor® since 2003. …
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Clemson Downs makes donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation
March 13, 2017Clemson Downs made a $1,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation to continue its support of a scholarship for a nursing student in Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties. …
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Pete Harper and Bob Nuttall Represented the landlord in the lease of 1,573 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
March 13, 2017Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM and Robert H. Nuttall, SIOR, CPM, represented the Landlord, Atrium Northwoods, LLC in the renewal of 1,573 SF of office space in the…
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Morgan Long joins MGC’s Charleston office
March 13, 2017McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced the addition of Morgan Long to the firm’s Charleston office. Long’s practice focuses on construction litigation. She earned her Juris…
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Paul Byrne joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 13, 2017Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Paul Byrne as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for February
March 13, 2017Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of February. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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Renowned author Josh McDowell to speak at Christian Learning Center’s 20th Anniversary Friends and Fundraising Banquet
March 13, 2017Christian author Josh McDowell has addressed more than 25 million people, giving over 27,000 talks in 125 countries – and now he is coming to Greenville. McDowell will be the…
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All Clear Plumbing welcomes Dodd as fourth generation apprentice
March 13, 2017All Clear Plumbing welcomes Kenneth Dodd as their newest apprentice, continuing to grow their team of skilled tradesmen. Dodd is training to become a fourth-generation plumber, working alongside his father,…
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Jackson Lewis welcomes two new attorneys
March 13, 2017Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, announced D. Randle Moody, II and Cashida N. Okeke have joined the firm’s Greenville Office. Photos: Cashida N. Okeke…
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Carolina One adds to team focused on agent careers
March 13, 2017Carolina One Real Estate has grown their Career Services Team by moving Brooke Goldman into the positon of New Agent Liaison and by promoting Katie Maus to Experienced Agent Liaison,…
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CCSD 2017 Teacher of the Year finalists named
March 13, 2017The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the Top 5 Finalists for Teacher of the Year. It was a day full of excitement, as District officials traveled across Charleston County…
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Columbia, SC, home of longest total solar eclipse on the East Coast, to host long weekend of eclipse events and activities
March 13, 2017Aug. 18-21, 2017 Greater Columbia, S.C., region gearing up for role as “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” During the total solar eclipse of Monday, August 21, 2017, visitors…
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Columbia, SC, home of longest total solar eclipse on the East Coast, to host long weekend of eclipse events and activities
March 13, 2017Aug. 18-21, 2017 Greater Columbia, S.C., region gearing up for role as “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” During the total solar eclipse of Monday, August 21, 2017, visitors…
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Touchpoint Communications snags “ Best Public Relations” at 2017 Spark! Awards
March 13, 2017Touchpoint Communications, an 11-year-old public relations and media strategy company based in Charleston, won “Best Public Relations” for its work on Charleston Fashion Week in 2016 at the American Marketing…
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AdvancED Team recommends national district-wide accreditation for Lexington One
March 13, 2017During a March 8, 2017 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board received a report from an AdvancED External Review Team as…
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Southern Community Services acquires three new homeowner association management clients in Columbia area
March 13, 2017Southern Community Services, one of only six AAMC-accredited community association management firms in S.C., has added three new Columbia area communities to its growing client list. Southern Community Services (SCS)…
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Richland County Sheriff serves as VIP judge at regional debate tournament
March 13, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was among seven ‘VIP judges’ for the finals in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) District A…
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SCDOT mourns the loss of two workers
March 13, 2017The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is feeling great sorrow Monday morning, March 13, 2017 following the tragic incident that took the lives of two SCDOT workers while working…
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SCDOT mourns the loss of two workers
March 13, 2017The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is feeling great sorrow Monday morning, March 13, 2017 following the tragic incident that took the lives of two SCDOT workers while working…
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Berkeley Superintendent resigns; Board appoints Interim Superintendent
March 13, 2017In a special called board meeting of the Berkeley County School District, the Board voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Brenda Blackburn effective immediately and to appoint Chief Administrative Officer…
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Red Heritage Media of the Catawba Indian Nation named first Native-American SBA Government Contractor in the State of South Carolina
March 13, 2017The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Carolina District Office recently recognized the Catawba Indian Nation’s Red Heritage Media firm as a government contractor in the agency’s 8(a) Business…
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