Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Columbia–Airport Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
June 11, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The West Metro Chamber of Commerce and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) co-hosted a sustainability forum with S.C. business leaders and elected officials at the Holiday Inn…
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Richland Two Maintains Stellar Credit Rating
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Citing a history of “strong finances, characterized by conservative budgeting and consistently strong general fund balance reserves,” Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and Moody’s Investor…
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NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…
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NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…
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CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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Avison Young Commercial Lease – 700 Gervais Street
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Bruce W. Neel represented Rocket Man Dueling Piano Bar in the leasing of a 5,491 SF space…
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First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…
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First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…
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Two District Five students earn Carolina Scholar Awards
June 10, 2014
IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have earned the University of South Carolina’s top undergraduate scholarship. Dutch Fork High School 2014 graduate Tulsi Patel and Irmo High…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…
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Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…
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Richland One Students, Schools win 45 National and State Music Awards and Honors
June 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – This spring, Richland One students made beautiful music that was recognized for its excellence by various national and state organizations, including Carnegie Hall, the South Carolina Music Educators…
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Benedict College Social Work Professor Travels to Cuba for Social Workers Research Program
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — Mrs. Brenda Armstrong Clark, Benedict College Social Work Professor, will travel with a group of fourteen social work educators to Cuba June 14-22, 2014. Participants are members of…
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Chicken Salad Chick’s Second Columbia Location to Open Today
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s newest, fast-casual restaurant concept, is opening its new franchise location in Columbia today. The new restaurant is located at 252-Z Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC…
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Faherty Brand Mobile Beach House Bringing “Endless Summer” to EDENS Trenholm Plaza Saturday, June 14
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 14, 2014 ~ Pop-up shop to sell sustainable beachwear with food, drinks and live music COLUMBIA, SC – Cutting-edge, sustainable beachwear designers Faherty Brand are bringing their East…
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Sullivan named SC Bar Young Lawyer of the Year
June 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Allison P. Sullivan, partner with Bluestein Nichols Thompson and Delgado, LLC (BNTD), was named Young Lawyer of the Year by the South Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’…
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Trey McDaniel Joins Miller-Valentine Construction
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Construction is pleased to announce that Trey McDaniel has joined their Columbia based Design/Build construction team as a project manager. Trey, a native of Columbia, is a…
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The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The members of the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s (CRC) 50th Anniversary Planning Committee are pleased to announce a gala to celebrate fifty years of service to…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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SCE&G to Paint Sheet Pile Wall along Lake Murray Dam Beginning June 18
June 9, 2014
CAYCE, SC -SCE&G will begin the process of painting the sheet pile wall adjacent to the Lake Murray pedestrian walkway across the top of the Dreher Shoals Dam on Wednesday,…
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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…
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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…
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Red Ventures Expanding Lancaster County Headquarters, Adding 200 Jobs
June 9, 2014Expansion To Add 180,000-square-foot Facility In Indian Land For Tech Company COLUMBIA, SC – Red Ventures, a technology company headquartered in Indian Land, S.C., is expanding for the second time in…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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Mark Twain Circle of America Welcomes Winthrop Professor as President
June 9, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University Professor of English John Bird is considered one of the nation’s top Mark Twain experts. Bird’s interest in Twain’s work has prompted him to write several articles and…
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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…
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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…
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NCCI Presents Contribution to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Each year, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) holds State Advisory Forums designed to promote education and provide a greater understanding of both national and…
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NCCI Presents Contribution to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Each year, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) holds State Advisory Forums designed to promote education and provide a greater understanding of both national and…
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Red Ventures opens Silicon Valley style office in South Carolina
June 9, 2014INDIAN LAND, SC – A new chapter in the ever-expanding story of Carolina-based marketing and tech company Red Ventures began on Monday as the company celebrated the grand opening of…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 9, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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Elliott B. Daniels Joins Murphy & Grantland, P.A.
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Murphy & Grantland, P.A. is pleased to announce Elliott B. Daniels has joined our office as an associate. Daniels concentrates his legal practice in the areas of…
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District Five Schools Mark End of the School Year with Activities and Ceremonies
June 9, 2014IRMO, SC – School’s out for summer, and district-wide teachers and students marked the end of 2013-2014 classes with ceremonies and events throughout the week. At the Carolina Coliseum on…
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City of Cayce Named 2013 Tree City
June 9, 2014CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce announced it has been named a 2013 Tree City USA by theArbor Day Foundation in recognition of its dedication to effective urban forest management and promoting the importance of…
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Midlands Technical College Student Transfers To and Graduates from Harvard
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Former Midlands Technical College student Sara Oswald has achieved a dream that she never even foresaw being a possibility. On May 29, 2014, Oswald graduated from Harvard.…
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Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks on Her Confirmation
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Bruce Howe Hendricks was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate today for a seat on the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina. “Brucie” Hendricks…
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Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks on Her Confirmation
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Bruce Howe Hendricks was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate today for a seat on the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina. “Brucie” Hendricks…
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Richland County Month in Review: May
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County officials, neighborhood residents and others gathered for the official groundbreaking of the County’s dirt road paving program. Nearly 30 roads are scheduled to be paved…
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Lexington One Promotes Watson
June 9, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — At a Special Called Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held May 31, 2014, the board approved the promotion Sherry R.…
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Matt Montgomery named to The Cooperative Ministry’s Board of Directors
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Matt Montgomery has recently been named to the Board of Directors of The Cooperative Ministry. The organization’s mission is to increase the economic self-sufficiency of people experiencing…
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Gilbert High Names Corley Head Varsity Softball Coach
June 9, 2014
LEXINGTON, SC — Gilbert High announces the selection of Edward “Eddie” R. Corley as head coach for varsity softball. He replaces Reuben Eargle who retires at the end of the…
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Books-A-Million to Sponsor Book Drive to Benefit Richland Two Schools
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — The Books-A-Million, Village at Sandhill store, is sponsoring a book drive to benefit Windsor Elementary School students. Patrons visiting the store can choose to purchase a book…
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MidlandsBiz Hires USC Student Intern
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – MidlandsBiz is excited to announce Leah Edwards as a summer design intern. Leah is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Visual Communications…
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Frederick A. Crawford of Richardson Plowden Certified as a Circuit Court Mediator
June 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Frederick A. Crawford has been certified as a circuit court mediator by the South Carolina Supreme…
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