Charleston Southern receives $2.25 million Title 3 Grant

  November 21, 2016

The United States Department of Education has notified Charleston Southern that the university has been selected to receive funding for a Title 3 project. The $2,249,700 award will be administered…

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John Metts joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler

  November 21, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, announced today that John Metts has joined the firm as a brokerage associate.  Mr. Metts will…

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NFIB: This Saturday, shop small and help the local economy

  November 21, 2016

Shoppers who are planning to hit the malls the weekend after Thanksgiving should also remember to visit local merchants for their holiday shopping, said the National Federation of Independent Business…

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Middle school counseling programs named model programs

  November 21, 2016

The American School Counselor Association recognized two Lexington County School District One schools, Lexington Middle and Pelion Middle, for their strong school counseling programs by naming them Recognized ASCA Model…

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Complete PR announces new location

  November 21, 2016

Complete Public Relations has moved into a new office located at 11 Toy Street in downtown. Built in 1925, the building has since been transformed into a creative workspace as…

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Drakeford makes history as mayor-elect of Camden

  November 21, 2016

First African-American mayor of Camden to be sworn-in this week Alfred Mae Drakeford made history Nov. 8 when she was elected the first African-American mayor of Camden. She will again…

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Columbia Film Society launches Indie Grits Labs

  November 18, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Film Society (CFS), operator of the Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, announces that it will expand its current media education and Indie…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2016

  November 18, 2016

Employment Continues Climb, Unemployment Rate Falls Again The South Carolina unemployment rate continued its downward trend in October as employment levels reached another record high. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2016

  November 18, 2016

Employment Continues Climb, Unemployment Rate Falls Again The South Carolina unemployment rate continued its downward trend in October as employment levels reached another record high. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate…

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Hammond Headmaster receives top SCISA award

  November 18, 2016

The South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) has named Headmaster Chris Angel 2016 recipient of the Dr. Charles Aimar Award for Educational Leadership.  This is the highest honor bestowed by…

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2017 One Book, One Community

  November 18, 2016

After hundreds engaged in social justice discussions at Richland Library this fall, we are excited to announce Grant Park by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Leonard Pitts, Junior as this year’s One…

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Columbia Film Society launches Indie Grits Labs

  November 18, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Film Society (CFS), operator of the Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, announces that it will expand its current media education and Indie…

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BJU Opera production wins national award

  November 18, 2016

The National Opera Association (NOA) announced that Bob Jones University’s 2015 performance of “La Cenerentola” won second place in their nation-wide opera production competition. “La Cenerentola” was directed by Jeffrey…

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Greenville Women Giving opens 2017 grants application process

  November 17, 2016

Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s collective philanthropic organization that serves Greenville County, began accepting grant applications online on November 1, 2016.  GWG seeks to fund worthy projects that have…

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Career specialists, local businesses showcase career paths

  November 17, 2016

Students in Lexington County School District One didn’t travel far to explore a myriad of career options last month. Dozens of high schoolers participated in the annual Career Showcase at…

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BJU Opera production wins national award

  November 17, 2016

The National Opera Association (NOA) announced that Bob Jones University’s 2015 performance of “La Cenerentola” won second place in their nation-wide opera production competition. “La Cenerentola” was directed by Jeffrey…

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Beringer Aero USA relocates operations to Greenville

  November 17, 2016

Beringer Aero USA announced relocating its U.S. operations to the City of Greenville. By locating in the NEXT Manufacturing Center at 400 Bernie Street, it permits the company to relocate…

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Beringer Aero USA relocates operations to Greenville

  November 17, 2016

Beringer Aero USA announced relocating its U.S. operations to the City of Greenville. By locating in the NEXT Manufacturing Center at 400 Bernie Street, it permits the company to relocate…

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Maurie Lawrence elected Chair of Wyche Executive Committee

  November 17, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Maurie Lawrence has been elected Chair of Wyche’s Executive Committee by the firm’s membership. As Chair of the Executive Committee, Lawrence will be responsible for the firm’s…

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Finlay House announces new board members

  November 17, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Episcopal Housing Corporation announces the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. Tom Bolton, Housing Coordinator for One80Place; Martha Bell Smith, Health Care…

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Brittany Chester joins FinTrust Investment Advisors

  November 17, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Brittany Chester has joined the firm as Vice President of Operations. Chester has a B.S., Business Administration, Finance from…

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Godshall’s Ginny Beach named Advisory Board Chair for Salvation Army

  November 17, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Godshall Professional Recruiting & Staffing’s vice president of operations, Ginny Beach, will be chairman of the Salvation Army of Greenville’s Advisory Board in 2017. Beach has been…

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ZVerse awarded 2016 InnoVision Technology Development Award

  November 17, 2016

ZVerse was awarded the 2016 Technology Development Award at the InnoVision Awards dinner held at Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC. ZVerse earned this award for the development of the LAYR…

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Brittany Chester joins FinTrust Investment Advisors

  November 17, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Brittany Chester has joined the firm as Vice President of Operations. Chester has a B.S., Business Administration, Finance from…

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Maurie Lawrence elected Chair of Wyche Executive Committee

  November 17, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Maurie Lawrence has been elected Chair of Wyche’s Executive Committee by the firm’s membership. As Chair of the Executive Committee, Lawrence will be responsible for the firm’s…

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