Mac McQuillin named to Junior Achievement of Greater SC – Coastal Area Board of Directors
October 24, 2016Mac McQuillin, an attorney with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., has joined the Coastal Area Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Greater SC. In addition to his service to Junior…
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Sister Hazel to perform free, live concert at Famously Hot New Year in downtown Columbia, S.C.
October 24, 2016Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, the funk/rock/jazz/hip-hop band known internationally as New Orleans musical royalty, will perform a free, full-length outdoor concert – followed by the most colossal NYE fireworks…
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Engineered Systems raises walls on Habitat for Humanity home
October 24, 2016On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls of the Wilson family home with their newest build partner, Engineered Systems. This is the first home that Habitat…
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Footloose to open at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
October 24, 2016Camden—The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present Camden Community Theatre’s musical production of the 1980s hit Footloose in the Wood Auditorium for a two-week run. The show…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd shareholder John E. Cuttino elected President of DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
October 24, 2016The attorneys and staff at Gallivan White & Boyd, P.A. would like to congratulate Columbia shareholder John E. Cuttino for his election as President of DRI–The Voice of the Defense…
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Jason Rosenblum recognized as a 2016 NY Metro Rising Star
October 24, 2016NEW YORK or CHARLESTON, S.C. – Jason Rosenblum, managing member of the Law Office of Jason H. Rosenblum, PLLC, has been named one of the 2016 NY Metro Rising Stars.…
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John Moylan and Wyche named The State’s Best
October 24, 2016John Moylan has been named The State’s Best Attorney and Wyche, P.A. has been named The State’s Best Law Firm by The State newspaper. Nominations are collected for the award…
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International Mold Corporation establishing first South Carolina operation
October 23, 2016Injection Molding Company Investing $6.2 Million In New Spartanburg County Facility International Mold Corporation (IMC), a Michigan-based aluminum design and build company, is establishing a new manufacturing operation in Spartanburg…
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International Mold Corporation establishing first South Carolina operation
October 23, 2016Injection Molding Company Investing $6.2 Million In New Spartanburg County Facility International Mold Corporation (IMC), a Michigan-based aluminum design and build company, is establishing a new manufacturing operation in Spartanburg…
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Home Builders Association of SC names Michael Nieri, President, Great Southern Homes as Builder Member of the Year
October 23, 2016On October 21, 2016 at the annual Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s (“HBASC”) Celebration of Excellence, the state’s home building association named Michael Nieri, President of Great Southern Homes,…
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Home Builders Association of SC names Michael Nieri, President, Great Southern Homes as Builder Member of the Year
October 23, 2016On October 21, 2016 at the annual Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s (“HBASC”) Celebration of Excellence, the state’s home building association named Michael Nieri, President of Great Southern Homes,…
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Gov. Nikki Haley to host Team South Carolina Pee Dee Day
October 23, 2016State and federal officials, non-profits will offer residents disaster relief assistance MARION, SC – Governor Nikki Haley will visit Marion on Friday, October 28, for a Team South Carolina Hurricane…
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Gov. Nikki Haley to host Team South Carolina Pee Dee Day
October 23, 2016State and federal officials, non-profits will offer residents disaster relief assistance MARION, SC – Governor Nikki Haley will visit Marion on Friday, October 28, for a Team South Carolina Hurricane…
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Intertek-PSI hires Richard Walker
October 23, 2016PSI, now part of Intertek, is pleased to announce the hire of Richard Walker of Project Specialist for the Santee Cooper Cross Generating Station Compliance Special Project based out of…
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Foster children to get “Journey Bags”
October 23, 2016Some children in foster care will get some needed items thanks to a donation. The Forgotten Initiative – part of Lifesong for Orphan, delivered “Journey Bags” to SAFY (Specialized Alternatives…
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Five Points to host final Five After Five concert of 18th season
October 23, 2016The Five Points Association welcomes the community to the final concert of this season’s Five After Five – a free and family friendly outdoor concert series in the heart of…
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Road to recovery annual report
October 23, 2016By Temple Ligon Last Tuesday, October 18, city council heard its first annual report in the recovery from the October 4, 2015 flood. According to Mayor Benjamin, nearly 12…
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City of Cayce hosting Blood Cancer Benefit for Cayce Fire Marshal’s wife
October 23, 2016The City of Cayce’s Department of Public Safety and Mr. Randy Tuten from the City of Cayce are hosting a Blood Cancer Benefit for Nancy-Lynn Mueller, the wife of Cayce…
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Nelson Mullins receives 2016 Advancement in Animal Law Pro Bono Achievement Award
October 23, 2016The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) has awarded Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP a 2016 Advancement in Animal Law Pro Bono Achievement Award. The award recognizes the Firm’s dedication…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Orangeburg County to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 23, 2016Two disaster recovery centers are open in Orangeburg and Holly Hill to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Orangeburg county centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Orangeburg County to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 23, 2016Two disaster recovery centers are open in Orangeburg and Holly Hill to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Orangeburg county centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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BAYADA Pediatrics to celebrate grand opening
October 23, 2016New office to bring high-tech pediatric home care services and jobs to Columbia BAYADA Pediatrics, a BAYADA Home Care specialty practice, will host an open house to celebrate the grand…
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Student athlete receives offer from Tulane
October 23, 2016Palmetto Prep Student-Athlete Earns College Eligibility Palmetto Prep offers athletes a second chance at a college education by helping them become NCAA qualified. Wes Dorton, head coach and athletic director…
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Student athlete receives offer from Tulane
October 23, 2016Palmetto Prep Student-Athlete Earns College Eligibility Palmetto Prep offers athletes a second chance at a college education by helping them become NCAA qualified. Wes Dorton, head coach and athletic director…
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Vulcan Materials Company supports GSSM’s STEM programs and camps
October 21, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently received a $10,000 investment from Vulcan Materials Company in support of GSSM’s Business Leadership Network (BLN); its GoSciTech residential…
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Vulcan Materials Company supports GSSM’s STEM programs and camps
October 21, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently received a $10,000 investment from Vulcan Materials Company in support of GSSM’s Business Leadership Network (BLN); its GoSciTech residential…
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Ameris Bank supports Columbia City Ballet as ticket sponsor of 2016-2017 season
October 21, 2016Ameris Bank announced its ticket sponsorship of the 2016 – 2017 Columbia City Ballet season. Since its founding in 1961, the Columbia City Ballet has integrated the world of dance…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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The Kessler Collection announces luxury boutique hotel in Greenville, SC
October 21, 2016The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of 11 artistically inspired boutique hotels, continues its expansion of the “Bohemian” inspired brand throughout the southeast by announcing a new location in Greenville, S.C.…
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Wyche central to bringing world-class hotel to the heart of Greenville
October 21, 2016Wyche, P.A. has agreed to sell its current location to The Kessler Collection in a deal that the law firm believes will add to its legacy of positively transforming the…
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Boyanoski to do book signing at Mast General Store
October 21, 2016Author and Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski will be signing several books Halloween in Greenville. Boyanoski will be at Mast General Store, 111 N Main St. Greenville, on October…
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Boyanoski to do book signing at Mast General Store
October 21, 2016Author and Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski will be signing several books Halloween in Greenville. Boyanoski will be at Mast General Store, 111 N Main St. Greenville, on October…
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Wyche central to bringing world-class hotel to the heart of Greenville
October 21, 2016Wyche, P.A. has agreed to sell its current location to The Kessler Collection in a deal that the law firm believes will add to its legacy of positively transforming the…
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Monument Capital Management acquires two multifamily properties in South Carolina
October 20, 2016Monument Capital Management, one of the country’s premier fully integrated real estate investment firms, has announced the acquisitions of Park West Apartments in Greenville, S.C. and Magnolia Townhomes in Spartanburg,…
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New contact center in Greenville County is now hiring
October 20, 2016Morley, an award-winning customer service company, is now hiring to fill its new customer contact center in Greenville County. The new facility will create more than 270 new jobs, the…
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Pathways to Careers Expo
October 20, 2016What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a question school age children are often asked over, and over again. Often many are still undecided in high…
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Richland Two hosts small and minority vendor showcase
October 20, 2016Richland School District Two is seeking ways to increase the number of small and minority companies doing business with the district. In January, Richland Two will host its first vendor…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters prepares for annual symposium
October 20, 2016The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters will host its 2017 Annual Symposium at the DoubleTree Hotel in Columbia, SC on Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th. The meeting is…
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Mount Franklin Foods establishing new Sumter County operations
October 20, 2016Mount Franklin Foods, a leading North American manufacturer of high-quality candy and nut products, is launching new operations in Sumter County. The project is expected to bring $10 million in…
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Mount Franklin Foods establishing new Sumter County operations
October 20, 2016Mount Franklin Foods, a leading North American manufacturer of high-quality candy and nut products, is launching new operations in Sumter County. The project is expected to bring $10 million in…
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Adams and Reese offers tips for business continuity and recovery in the wake of a natural disaster
October 20, 2016In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, there remains devastation throughout the states along the southeastern U.S. coast. With 16 offices in the southern United States (including offices in Jacksonville, Florida…
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Bank of America marks flood anniversary with ongoing flood donations during “Rebuild Blitz” volunteer event
October 20, 2016Today, Kim Wilkerson, President of Bank of America in Columbia and SC, announced a new round of financial support to United Way of the Midlands, Central South Carolina Habitat for…
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SCE&G observes National Energy Action Month, shares energy efficiency tips with customers
October 20, 2016October is National Energy Action Month, and in observance, SCE&G is reminding customers of tips and programs to make their homes more energy efficient. “The national observance provides a great…
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SCE&G observes National Energy Action Month, shares energy efficiency tips with customers
October 20, 2016October is National Energy Action Month, and in observance, SCE&G is reminding customers of tips and programs to make their homes more energy efficient. “The national observance provides a great…
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iTs|SC Executive Speaker Series presents Women in Insurance and IT
October 20, 2016iTs|SC: Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster will host the latest in their ongoing Executive Speaker Series: Women in Insurance and IT, to be held Wednesday, October 26th at Columbia…
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Philanthropist returns to Greenville to explore collaboration with nonprofit leaders at Shine the Light
October 20, 2016DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the fourth and final part of its…
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Holroyd establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
October 20, 2016Company Investing $12.5 Million In Upstate Facility Holroyd Precision Components (Holroyd), a sub-contract manufacturing division of Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Limited, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations – Holroyd…
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Holroyd establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
October 20, 2016Company Investing $12.5 Million In Upstate Facility Holroyd Precision Components (Holroyd), a sub-contract manufacturing division of Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Limited, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations – Holroyd…
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Chapin proclaims October 23 – 29 as Environmental Systems Operator Week
October 20, 2016The Chapin Town Council passed a resolution at its Tuesday council meeting to proclaim October 23 – 29, 2016, as Environmental Systems Operator Week. In Chapin, the Chapin Utilities Department’s…
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