Building Industry Association names Joe Wilson a Defender of Housing
September 19, 2016
Joe Wilson, Member of Congress for the Second Congressional District of South Carolina (R), will be honored onOctober 11, 2016, by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Central South Carolina…
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2016 Columbia Choice Awards call for entries
September 19, 2016
These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods and organizations whose work has significantly enhanced the appearance and quality of life of Columbia’s environment. Awards will be given in six categories:…
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Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine selected to participate in Knight Foundation 2016 Copenhagen study tour
September 19, 2016
Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine was extended a special invitation to participate in a five day, annual study tour of Copenhagen, the Danish capital, a city that consistently ranks in the…
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Member Wins $10,000 during huge HELOC promotion
September 19, 2016
Founders Federal Credit presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to Christopher and Beth Johnson on Thursday, September 15, at Founders Gold Hill Road Office. The Johnsons won the…
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Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan — The “Smart, Easy Way” to Save
September 19, 2016
September is National College Savings Month, and Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to increase awareness among South Carolina families about the importance of saving early for college with a 529 plan.…
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Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan — The “Smart, Easy Way” to Save
September 19, 2016
September is National College Savings Month, and Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to increase awareness among South Carolina families about the importance of saving early for college with a 529 plan.…
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Coker College announces Criminology Bridge Program partnership with Northeastern Technical College
September 19, 2016
Coker College has partnered with Northeastern Technical College (NETC) in Cheraw, S.C., to offer a Criminology Bridge Program for NETC students. Scheduled to begin in the spring of 2017, the program will…
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SC Aerospace names new board members
September 19, 2016Steve Prout of Solar Atmospheres, Todd Sharpley of GKN, and Paul V. Kumler of KTM Solutions have joined the Advisory Board for SC Aerospace. The Board is comprised of industry…
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SC Aerospace names new board members
September 19, 2016
Steve Prout of Solar Atmospheres, Todd Sharpley of GKN, and Paul V. Kumler of KTM Solutions have joined the Advisory Board for SC Aerospace. The Board is comprised of industry…
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Denise A. Parrett and Hope Roberts join the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
September 19, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Denise A. Parrett and Hope Roberts have joined the company’s Anderson office as sales associates. Parrett graduated from Northern Kentucky University…
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Make it an even dozen: Duke Energy economic development team honored by Site Selection magazine — again
September 19, 2016For the 12th consecutive year, Duke Energy has been named to Site Selection magazine’s annual list of “Top Utilities in Economic Development.” In the magazine’s September edition, it credits Duke…
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Southern Wesleyan University selects Crawford Strategy as agency of record
September 19, 2016
Crawford Strategy, a full service marketing and communications firm, has recently been selected by Southern Wesleyan University to develop and execute a marketing strategy to promote the university’s adult and…
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Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate expands South Carolina reach with Wilson Associates in Greenville
September 19, 2016
Boasting an already strong presence in the Southeast region of the United States, the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network continues to grow and flourish with the newest addition…
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Museum & Gallery offers free admission for Smithsonian Museum Day Live!
September 19, 2016
The Museum & Gallery participates in the annual free admission on Saturday, September 24, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! nationwide event. Museum patrons receive two free admissions…
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Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® helps reclaim the future for millions
September 19, 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting all Upstate area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®.…
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Furman Political Science Professor Malici coauthors new book about U.S. Iran relations
September 19, 2016
Furman Political Science Professor Akan Malici has coauthored a new book about United States-Iran relations. The book, Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.-Iran Relations: Enemies of Our Own Making…
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SC Technical College System names new president
September 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education has named Dr. Tim Hardee to be the next president and executive director of the SC Technical College System.…
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SC Technical College System names new president
September 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education has named Dr. Tim Hardee to be the next president and executive director of the SC Technical College System.…
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New lab equipment heats up clean-energy research at Clemson University
September 19, 2016
The gray, barrel-shaped instrument in Olin Hall may look like an oversized hot water heater, but what happens inside is helping South Carolina play a leading role in research that…
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Reedy Reels film schedule announced at kickoff party
September 19, 2016
The Reedy Reels Film Festival kickoff party included the unveiling of the two-day event’s schedule of film categories. The festival will be held Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5…
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Horton Law Firm welcomes new associate
September 19, 2016
Horton Law Firm announced the hire of Greenville native, Jeremy R. Summerlin as an associate attorney to their legal team. Summerlin works primarily with employees and businesses in legal disputes,…
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Greenville Women Giving to host recruitment event featuring guest speaker Elizabeth Davis, Ph.D., President of Furman University
September 19, 2016
Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s collective philanthropic organization, will host “Each One, Bring One”, a special event for its members and women of the community who are either interested…
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Snow family to match up to $1 million to complete Clemson student recreation center
September 19, 2016
David and Lynette Snow of Darien, Connecticut, will match up to $1 million in funds raised through Clemson University’s student affairs advancement staff to complete the intramural field complex on…
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Benefitfocus names Jeffrey Laborde Chief Financial Officer
September 19, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits management software, today announced that Jeffrey Laborde has been appointed chief financial officer, effective Sept. 15, 2016.…
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Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s ® helps reclaim the future for millions
September 19, 2016Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting all Midlands area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for…
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Local Mayors prepare for Homelessness Summit
September 19, 2016
The municipalities of the City of Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Summerville are hosting a homelessness summit entitled “House Charleston.” The event will be held in the auditorium of…
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Columbia native releases new horror movie “CLOWNTOWN”
September 19, 2016Jeff Miller, a graduate of Brookland-Cayce High School and the University of South Carolina’s Media Arts program, has a new horror feature he wrote and produced that is being released…
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Terra and Chef Mike Davis celebrate ten years
September 19, 2016Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s simple, seasonal and sustainable fare, will celebrate the restaurant’s tenth anniversary October 4-8, 2016 with a unique menu full of dishes that represent…
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Sunstore Solar Energy Solutions recognized for providing jobs and clean energy in South Carolina
September 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Solar power is a booming business worldwide, but local installer Sunstore Solar is among the companies recently named to an annual and well-recognized list of North America’s…
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East Bay Company, Ltd. announces lease of restaurant space at 215 East Bay
September 19, 2016
East Bay Company, Ltd. announces that Property Manager/Leasing Agent, Faith Geiger, represented the company as the Landlord in the leasing of 4786 square feet of restaurant space on the first…
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Town of Lexington hosts ribbon cutting for Project Icehouse Amphitheater
September 19, 2016
The Town of Lexington will host a Ribbon Cutting for the Project Icehouse Amphitheater on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 10AM at 107 W. Main St. The 900-seat venue will host…
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Voterheads launches free email alert service nationally to over 1,400 cities and counties across the U.S.
September 19, 2016Voterheads announced today that citizens in all counties and cities across the country will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. “We are excited…
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John Mills joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler
September 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, announced today that John Mills has joined the firm as a brokerage associate. Mr. Mills will primarily…
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Voterheads launches free email alert service nationally to over 1,400 cities and counties across the U.S.
September 19, 2016
Voterheads announced today that citizens in all counties and cities across the country will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. “We are excited…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s ® helps reclaim the future for millions
September 19, 2016
Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting all Midlands area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Columbia native releases new horror movie “CLOWNTOWN”
September 19, 2016
Jeff Miller, a graduate of Brookland-Cayce High School and the University of South Carolina’s Media Arts program, has a new horror feature he wrote and produced that is being released…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Greenville Women Giving to host recruitment event featuring guest speaker Elizabeth Davis, Ph.D., President of Furman University
September 19, 2016
Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s collective philanthropic organization, will host “Each One, Bring One”, a special event for its members and women of the community who are either interested…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Horton Law Firm welcomes new associate
September 19, 2016
Horton Law Firm announced the hire of Greenville native, Jeremy R. Summerlin as an associate attorney to their legal team. Summerlin works primarily with employees and businesses in legal disputes,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Reedy Reels film schedule announced at kickoff party
September 19, 2016
The Reedy Reels Film Festival kickoff party included the unveiling of the two-day event’s schedule of film categories. The festival will be held Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Terra and Chef Mike Davis celebrate ten years
September 19, 2016
Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s simple, seasonal and sustainable fare, will celebrate the restaurant’s tenth anniversary October 4-8, 2016 with a unique menu full of dishes that represent…
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Mullikin a “National Geographic Expert”
September 18, 2016S.C. Attorney helped lead Denali to Prince William Sound Expedition for NatGeo CAMDEN, S.C. – Environmental attorney and global expedition leader Tom Mullikin was in Alaska last week as a…
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Mullikin a “National Geographic Expert”
September 18, 2016
S.C. Attorney helped lead Denali to Prince William Sound Expedition for NatGeo CAMDEN, S.C. – Environmental attorney and global expedition leader Tom Mullikin was in Alaska last week as a…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in REsimplifi
September 16, 2016
Columbia-based Company Recieves $200,000 SCRA, a state-chartered organization that fosters job creation and grows South Carolina’s innovation economy, announced an SC Launch investment in the Columbia-based company REsimplifi, Inc. The…
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SDG helps Sumiden Wire select a site for manufacturing location in Dayton, TX
September 16, 2016Strategic Development Group helps Sumiden Wire Products Corporation Expand with a new PC Strand Manufacturing Plant in Dayton, TX Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site…
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South Carolina Department of Agriculture announces Farm Aid grants
September 16, 2016
Farmers still recovering from last October’s devastating flood have some relief in sight. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is mailing checks for the South Carolina Farm Aid grants on…
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South Carolina Department of Agriculture announces Farm Aid grants
September 16, 2016
Farmers still recovering from last October’s devastating flood have some relief in sight. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is mailing checks for the South Carolina Farm Aid grants on…
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United Way of the Midlands announces $11 million campaign goal
September 16, 2016
United Way of the Midlands today announced an $11 million goal for its 2016-2017 campaign at the organization’s annual kickoff event, United Way Day at the State House. Hundreds of…
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USC launches bold health sciences initiative
September 16, 2016
New health sciences research campus coming to BullStreet The health care industry is rapidly growing in South Carolina with high demand for college-educated workers in the next 15 years. As…
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Richland School District Two principal named to prestigious education policy program
September 16, 2016
Dr. Perry Mills, Sr., principal of Blythewood Academy, has been selected to participate in the 2016–2017 SC Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP). Dr. Mills joins 15 other professional and civic…
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ISO Claims Services, Inc. renews lease at Synergy Executive Park
September 16, 2016
Colliers International helps renovated office park retain another tenant as St. Andrews submarket experiences boom Colliers International’s Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson represented the landlord in the renewing the lease…
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