Lexington banking icon, Chamber leader retires
January 9, 2013LEXINGTON, SC – January 9, 2013 – Lexington’s business community bid farewell to one of its stalwarts with the recent retirement of banker Harry Deith. A longtime Greater Lexington Chamber…
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Girl Scout Cookie Program Sales Begin January 11
January 7, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 7, 2013 – The annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, the $790 million, largest girl-led business in the country, begins door-to-door sales on Friday, January 11 and…
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Girl Scout Cookie Program Sales Begin January 11
January 7, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 7, 2013 – The annual Girl Scout CookieProgram, the $790 million, largest girl-led business in the country,begins door-to-door sales on Friday, January 11 and ends January…
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Ego Boost Salon Announces Magical Makeover Contest
January 7, 2013Salon Seeks Deserving Candidates for Day of Beauty CHAPIN, SC – January 7, 2013 – Chapin’s Ego Boost Salon is going to treat six lucky ladies to a day of…
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Zoo Spreads Holiday Cheer into the New Year with the Return of Free Fridays
January 4, 2013Richland and Lexington County Residents to Receive Free Admission COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – The start of a new year means the return of Free Fridays at Riverbanks…
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Call for Docents: CMA offers new 12-week learning opportunity
January 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – The Columbia Museum of Art announces a new 12-week docent training class on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. – Noon beginning January 28 through…
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SC State Housing Teams with Children’s Garden to Make Holidays Brighter for Children in Need
January 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – Ninety-two homeless and very needychildren in the midlands had a happier holiday season thanks to theChildren’s Garden/Vital Connections of the Midlands (VCM) and…
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Historic Spigner House Acheieves Gold Leed® Certification
January 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – Located on Gregg Street, the Spigner House is a Georgian Revival style two-story home with a partial basement originally built in 1915. The…
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Health & Fitness New Years Resolutions with Snap Fitness
January 3, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 3, 2012 – “This year, I’m going to get in my best shape ever!” This is a fairly common resolution for many of us around this time…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation
December 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2012 – For the fourth consecutive month, South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped—to 8.3 percent in November from the October estimate of 8.6 percent. …
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation
December 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2012 – For the fourth consecutive month,South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped—to 8.3percent in November from the October estimate of 8.6 percent. Thenumber of…
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Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree Recycling
December 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 27, 2012 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful announces this year’s Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling program. When: Dec. 26, 2012 through Jan.10, 2012. Hours…
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Inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo Jan. 16 -18 in Florence
December 21, 2012FLORENCE, SC – December 21, 2012 – The New Year will mark a first forSouth Carolina when the inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo takes placeJanuary 16 -18, 2013 at…
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Transitions receives $50,000 grant from AgFirst
December 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 21, 2012 – Mr. Charl Butler, Chief Financial Officer of AgFirst, presented a $50,000 check to Transitions’ Board Member John Folsom and Chief Executive Officer, Craig…
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Inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo Jan. 16 -18 in Florence
December 21, 2012FLORENCE, SC – December 21, 2012 – The New Year will mark a first for South Carolina when the inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo takes place January 16 -18,…
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Colonial Cup’s ‘Salute to the Military’
December 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 19, 2012 – The Carolina Cup Racing Association’s “Salute to the Military” at last month’s 43rd running of the Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup Steeplechase proved…
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USO Supports Troop Sendoff – Just in Time for the Holidays
December 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 19, 2012 – More than 12,000 troops will beleaving Fort Jackson to be reunited with their families for theholidays. USO South Carolina will provide a 5-star…
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Second South Carolina Mission to Israel Produces Deal and Leads
December 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Under the auspices of the SouthCarolina-Israel Collaboration, a delegation of the state’s business,university, and economic development leaders travelled throughoutIsrael, December 1-6, for a…
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SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards
December 18, 20122013 SBIR Tibbetts Awards and SBIR Hall of Fame Awards to be presented in May WASHINGTON,DC – December 18, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration isseeking nominations for awards honoring…
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G&P Trucking to Donate Transportation for Christmas Wreaths to Honor Veterans
December 18, 2012SC-Based Company Helps Wreaths Across America™ Recognize Those Who Have Served GASTON, SC – December 18, 2012 – G&P Trucking Company (www.gptruck.com) again honored war veterans by volunteering its services to…
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Finishing Touch – UnFauxGettable Painting and Drywall Company Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award
December 18, 2012Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Finishing Touch – UnFauxGettable Painting and Drywall Company has earned the service industry-coveted 2012…
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SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards
December 18, 20122013 SBIR Tibbetts Awards and SBIR Hall of Fame Awards to be presented in May WASHINGTON,DC – December 18, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration isseeking nominations for awards honoring…
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Second South Carolina Mission to Israel Produces Deal and Leads
December 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Under the auspices of the SouthCarolina-Israel Collaboration, a delegation of the state’s business,university, and economic development leaders travelled throughoutIsrael, December 1-6, for a…
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Chief Aubrey Jenkins statement on the passing of (Ret.) Captain Abram Coles, Jr.
December 17, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 17, 2012 – I was saddened by the news today of the passing of Abram Coles, Jr. retired Columbia Fire Department Captain. Captain Coles was the…
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Nominations Open for State Small Business Entrepreneur, Advocate Awards
December 13, 2012Deadline to Submit Nominations Is Thursday, January 3 COLUMBIA,SC – December 13, 2012 – The SBA South Carolina District Office is nowaccepting nominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awardsinclude:…
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Nominations Open for State Small Business Entrepreneur, Advocate Awards
December 13, 2012Deadline to Submit Nominations Is Thursday, January 3 COLUMBIA,SC – December 13, 2012 – The SBA South Carolina District Office is nowaccepting nominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awardsinclude:…
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Riverbanks Zoo Announces a New Addition
December 12, 20126-Week-Old Giraffe Calf Now on ExhibitCOLUMBIA, SC – December 12, 2012 – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially announces a new, surprise addition to the family—amale giraffe calf that was born…
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Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Kathryn Britt to Director of Human Resources
December 7, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – December 7, 2012 – Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced that Kathryn Britt has advanced from managing attorney into the…
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Enjoy M&G’s A Taste of Russia and Other Holiday Events
December 3, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – Thisholiday season, the Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green offers thevery best in family Christmas events! Come join the museum incelebrating the season…
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SHE – A Lifestyle and Shopping Experience Coming to Columbia, Greenville and Charleston
December 3, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – SHE is a celebration of everything woman . . . three days of fashion,beauty, cooking, entertaining, crafts and healthy living. It’s achance to…
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South Carolina Specialty Foods Now Offered Exclusively In One-Stop Online Shop
December 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Just in time for the holidays, shoppers looking for unique South Carolina food products can now easily find them online in a one-stop…
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SC Christmas Tree Growers Association Delivers Trees to the Governor’s Mansion and Military Families
December 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – The Governor’s Mansion and five South Carolina military families are getting ready for Christmas thanks to the help of a member of the…
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“Have Yourself a Certified SC Christmas” with Great Holiday Recipes using Certified SC Grown Produce and Products
December 3, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – December 3, 2012 – Start a new tradition thisChristmas by adding a delicious new dish to your holiday table or party,featuring great tasting Certified South Carolina Grown…
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“Have Yourself a Certified SC Christmas” with Great Holiday Recipes using Certified SC Grown Produce and Products
December 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Start a new tradition thisChristmas by adding a delicious new dish to your holiday table or party,featuring great tasting Certified South Carolina Grown…
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SC Christmas Tree Growers Association Delivers Trees to the Governor’s Mansion and Military Families
December 3, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – December 3, 2012 – The Governor’s Mansion and fiveSouth Carolina military families are getting ready for Christmas thanksto the help of a member of the South Carolina…
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Richland County Lieutenants Receive National Certification
December 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Lieutenant Margita Friedley and Lieutenant Francine Gaillard of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center have received the national designation of Certified Jail Manager…
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SHE – A Lifestyle and Shopping Experience Coming to Columbia, Greenville and Charleston
December 3, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – SHE is a celebration of everything woman . . . three days of fashion,beauty, cooking, entertaining, crafts and healthy living. It’s achance to…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful – Gala for a Greener Midlands a success
December 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful held their first Gala for a Greener Midlands on Saturday December 1, 2012 at the Holiday Inn in West…
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All About Beer Magazine Announces Changes to the 2013 World Beer Festival
November 30, 2012Tickets Now on Sale and Volunteers Needed COLUMBIA, SC – November 30, 2012 – All About Beer Magazine announced details regarding enhancements to the Columbia 2013 World Beer Festival (WBF) to…
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Leadership Lexington/Lexington Interfaith Community Services Event
November 28, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – November 28, 2012 – Leadership Lexington County Class of 2012 announces the kick-off of a fall food drive supporting Lexington Interfaith Community Services and invites the community…
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City Roots is in the Running for Two National Contests
November 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – City Roots, an urban farm located in downtown Columbia, has been selected as one of 10 national finalists in Green America’s People &…
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Shop one of the three State Farmers Markets this Weekend for the Perfect Christmas Tree
November 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – Get in the holiday spirit thisweekend by visiting one of the three State Farmers Markets to shop foryour family’s Christmas tree. Each market…
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Park Pointe Village Refinances With $25.8 Million JEDA Bond Issue
November 28, 2012Creates 18 new jobs and retains 80 existing jobs ROCK HILL, SC – November 28, 2012 – Park Pointe Village has used $25.8 million in tax-exempt economic development revenue bonds…
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Shop one of the three State Farmers Markets this Weekend for the Perfect Christmas Tree
November 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – Get in the holiday spirit this weekend by visiting one of the three State Farmers Markets to shop for your family’s Christmas tree. …
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City Roots is in the Running for Two National Contests
November 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – City Roots, an urban farm locatedin downtown Columbia, has been selected as one of 10 national finalistsin Green America’s People & Planet Award…
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Southeast Frozen Foods expanding operations in Calhoun County
November 28, 2012$4.5 million investment expected to create 10 new jobs CALHOUN COUNTY, SC – November 28, 2012 – Southeast Frozen Foods, a food products distributor and cold storageservice provider, today announced…
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Sonoco Recycling and Richland County Accepting Additional Materials
November 28, 2012HARTSVILLE, SC – November 28, 2012 – Sonoco Recycling, LLC, aunit of Sonoco (NYSE: SON), has invested $4 million in its Columbia,S.C., materials recovery facility (MRF), allowing the facility to…
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Greater Lexington Chamber schedules Open House
November 27, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – November 27, 201 2- The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will have an Open House Sunday, Dec. 2, at its new building at 311 West Main…
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SC State Housing Launches New Tax Credit Program
November 27, 2012Significant savings benefits for qualified homebuyers COLUMBIA, SC – November 27, 2012 – South Carolina homebuyers now have a powerful new tool to make their mortgages more affordable and save thousands…
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SC State Housing Launches New Tax Credit Program
November 27, 2012Significant savings benefits for qualified homebuyers COLUMBIA,SC – November 27, 2012 – South Carolina homebuyers now have a powerfulnew tool to make their mortgages more affordable and save thousands ofdollars each…
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