Duke Energy and Reading Is Fundamental partner to boost childhood reading skills
April 19, 2016– Program to be piloted in South Carolina’s Pee Dee region – More than 3,000 second graders expected to participate – Program reflects a $400,000 investment by Duke Energy …
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Scott votes to strengthen airport security in FAA Reauthorization Bill
April 19, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) voted for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (S. 2658) which includes bipartisan airport security and passenger-friendly provisions, as well as aviation safety reforms. …
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer awarded commercial management of Matrix Business Center in Piedmont, South Carolina
April 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has been selected by Dalfen America Corp for the commercial property management of Matrix Business Center in Piedmont, South Carolina. The 71,809 square…
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Two Colliers International Marketing Coordinators receive CPMC designation
April 19, 2016
The designation, received after a year of extensive training, increases Colliers’ property marketing edge Colliers International’s Kirstin Clark and Brooke McAbee received the Commercial Property Marketing Certification (CPMC) designation from…
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Two Colliers International Marketing Coordinators receive CPMC designation
April 19, 2016
The designation, received after a year of extensive training, increases Colliers’ property marketing edge Colliers International’s Kirstin Clark and Brooke McAbee received the Commercial Property Marketing Certification (CPMC) designation from…
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LawyerLisa attorney earns certification in Elder Law
April 19, 2016The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) – the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law – has announced that Lisa…
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Columbia Mini Maker Faire shows off regional creativity on May 21
April 19, 2016Meet some of South Carolina’s Most Interesting Tinkerers, Creators and Inventors Columbia Mini Maker Faire, an all-ages festival of DIY tech enthusiasts, crafters, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers and artists, will be…
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Watson Tate Savory earns four AIA awards in 2016
April 19, 2016
Watson Tate Savory (WTS) is pleased to have recently received four awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for Design Excellence. On Friday, April 15, the AIA South Carolina…
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ReWa names Greg Wright Engineering Director
April 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has recently named Greg Wright, PE as Engineering Director after his dedicated service as Engineering Manager for the past five years. Wright holds…
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Charleston Area SBDC is named National SBDC of the year
April 19, 2016
The Small Business Administration has named the Charleston Area Small Business Development Center the 2016 National SBDC Center of Excellence and Innovation as announced by SBA administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet. The…
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Lantern Parade & More at 701 CCA
April 19, 2016
When: Thursday, April 21, 8:15pm Where: Assemble at the railroad tunnel at Lady and Lincoln Street in the Vista What: Lantern Parade group performance during Artista Vista What else: Lanterns will…
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Columbia Mini Maker Faire shows off regional creativity on May 21
April 19, 2016
Meet some of South Carolina’s Most Interesting Tinkerers, Creators and Inventors Columbia Mini Maker Faire, an all-ages festival of DIY tech enthusiasts, crafters, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers and artists, will be…
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LawyerLisa attorney earns certification in Elder Law
April 19, 2016
The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) – the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law – has announced that Lisa…
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ReWa names Greg Wright Engineering Director
April 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has recently named Greg Wright, PE as Engineering Director after his dedicated service as Engineering Manager for the past five years. Wright holds…
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Immedion hires Jay Orr as Account Executive
April 18, 2016
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the hiring of Jay Orr as Account Executive for Immedion’s Charleston location. In…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas breaks ground on “Building Hope” expansion project
April 18, 2016
RMHC of the Carolinas broke ground on its $3.5 million capital campaign expansion project today. The expansion will allow the Ronald McDonald House, located in Greenville, S.C., to double the amount…
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Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corporation announces Business Plan Center
April 18, 2016
The Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corporation has announced their new Business Plan Center. The Business Plan Center, located in the Oconee Business Center, will be a venue where clients have a…
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Dr. Julie Hartman receives Child Abuse Prevention Grant
April 18, 2016
Dr. Julie Hartman, teacher education professor and program coordinator for early care and development and early childhood education programs at Bob Jones University, recently received a grant awarded by the…
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Furman Mathematics Professor Hutson wins SCICU Teaching Award
April 18, 2016Dr. Kevin Hutson, Professor of Mathematics at Furman University, has been awarded a 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually…
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Columbia College Koalas win AAC Lacrosse Tournament Championship
April 18, 2016
Stellar goalkeeping from senior Natalie Dubas and four goals from junior Kendra Blackstock lifted second-seeded Columbia to the 2016 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women’s Lacrosse Tournament championship, defeating top-ranked Tennessee Wesleyan 8-5 on Saturday,…
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Easley, SC Teen to promote “Be Your Best Self” message during nationwide outreach event
April 18, 2016
Tara Moore, Distinguished Young Woman of SC, will join with young women across the nation April 25-29 in celebrating National Be Your Best Self Week, a national outreach event sponsored…
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Dale Carnegie Training announces a new franchise in South Carolina
April 18, 2016
Herbert L Drayton III and Ingrid Tugwell became the newest franchise owners with Dale Carnegie Training® today. Their territory covers Charleston and Columbia and four counties in Georgia. “We…
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Dale Carnegie Training announces a new franchise in South Carolina
April 18, 2016
Herbert L Drayton III and Ingrid Tugwell became the newest franchise owners with Dale Carnegie Training® today. Their territory covers Charleston and Columbia and four counties in Georgia. “We…
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Six Providence Hospitals nurses receive 2016 Palmetto Gold Award
April 18, 2016
Each year the South Carolina Nurses Foundation recognizes 100 nurses who exemplify excellence in practice and commitment to the profession. Nurses are nominated across the entire state from a variety…
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Nauful selected to participate in 2016 Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative Program
April 18, 2016
Adams and Reese partner Tara E. Nauful is one of 42 leaders selected from sectors across South Carolina to participate in the 2016 Spring Midlands Class of the Riley Institute…
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Applications open for Leadership Greenville Class 43
April 18, 2016
Apply today for Leadership Greenville Class 43 . For the last 42 years, Leadership Greenville has been the premier leadership program in Greenville, and possibly in the country. We have graduated…
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Lewis receives 2016 Outstanding Young Alumni Award
April 18, 2016
Kenneth P. Lewis, Coker College class of 2001, has been named the 2016 recipient of the Coker College Outstanding Young Alumni Award. This prestigious award is given annually by the…
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STEM Teacher of the Year taking state’s robotics champs to world competition
April 18, 2016
CCSD teacher who is also Citadel graduate student leading robotics team to Kentucky Their robots rumbled at the local, regional, and national competitions, and returned to West Ashley High…
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Safrit receives 2016 Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award
April 18, 2016
Sarah Jo Wood Safrit, Coker College class of 1971, has been named the 2016 recipient of the Coker College Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award is given annually…
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Leading source for Charleston area visitors launches Traveler TV
April 18, 2016
Traveler of Charleston magazine has launched a new online video series highlighting must-see landmarks and attractions in the Charleston area. Traveler TV debuted on YouTube on April 1 with three…
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BCSD names Sharon Blackwood 2016 Teacher of the Year
April 18, 2016
Berkeley County School District named Sedgefield Intermediate’s Sharon Blackwood as the 2016 Teacher of the Year Friday, April 15. BCSD honored Blackwood, a third-grade teacher, and 41 school-level Teachers of…
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The Citadel School of Business Hall of Fame to induct newest honorees
April 18, 2016
Three influential South Carolina business leaders will be inducted into The Citadel School of Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 21. Honorees will include Jonathan Zucker, president of The…
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WAJIBA welcomes guest speaker Michael Sally, 2016 president of CTAR on April 27
April 18, 2016
For its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 27, the West Ashley-James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) welcomes guest speaker Michael Sally, 2016 president of the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR).…
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Carolina One honors five local non-profits
April 18, 2016Carolina One Real Estate Services (CORE) recognized five local nonprofits this week at its first awards distribution ceremony of 2016. The CORE Charitable Contributions Committee, comprised of Carolina One Sales…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 hosts Open House “Renovation Reveal” and reception at Autism Academy of South Carolina, April 29
April 18, 2016The Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 will host an Open House at the Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC), 1505 Blanding St. in downtown Columbia, S.C., for AASC families, staff…
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Bobbitt breaks ground on new Johnsonville Fire Station
April 18, 2016JOHNSONVILLE, SC – A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for Johnsonville Fire Department’s new 10,736-square-foot, four-bay fire station and department headquarters. Bobbitt Design Build is constructing the new station for the…
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Lower Richland High School and EngenuitySC host third “Dress for Success” business etiquette student showcase, April 26
April 18, 2016The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) committee at Lower Richland High School (LRHS) will partner with EngenuitySC to host the third annual “Dress for Success” business etiquette showcase on…
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Changes in non-ethanol gasoline
April 18, 2016
As we head into the summer driving season, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Protection Division wants you to be aware of some changes happening at the pump. Consumers…
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Thomason joins ProSource Plumbing Supply
April 18, 2016
ProSource Plumbing Supply – a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing fixtures, hardware and supplies – recently announced that Will Thomason has joined the company as Outside Sales…
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Lee & Associates Charleston brokered the sale of 9,000 SF of industrial space in North Charleston
April 18, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston brokered the sale of 9,000 SF of industrial space located at 3420 Good Iron Way in North Charleston. Lee’s Reid P. Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the…
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Lennar Coastal Carolinas welcomes Ashley Hanna
April 18, 2016Lennar, one of the Lowcountry’s most reputable homebuilders, has hired Ashley Hanna as Area Sales Manager in Myrtle Beach. With over a decade of home sales expertise, Hanna will help…
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ONE Clemson gala, golf tournament to raise funds for student athlete career services
April 18, 2016
The ONE Clemson Organization is hosting its second annual golf tournament and gala to raise funds for career programs to help student athletes. The gala will be Friday in Bon Secours Wellness…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation announces opening of 2016 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Grant Cycle
April 18, 2016
The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2016 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Competitive Grant Program.…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas breaks ground on expansion project
April 18, 2016
RMHC of the Carolinas broke ground on its$3.5 million capital campaign expansion project. The expansion will allow the Ronald McDonald House, located in Greenville, S.C., to double the amount of families…
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Coastal environment teacher at Sullivan’s Island Elementary to be recognized with STEM Award
April 18, 2016Holly Blair, the coastal environment teacher at Sullivan’s Island Elementary School, will be recognized next month for her dedication to educating future generations of environmental stewards. She will join six…
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South Carolina imposes sales tax on optional damage waiver fees
April 18, 2016
A South Carolina administrative law court (“Court”) ruled that optional damage waivers purchased with equipment rentals were subject to sales tax. The rental company argued that waiver fees were not…
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SCSBA statement regarding Superintendent Bennett
April 18, 2016
The following is a statement by Scott Price, Executive Director of the South Carolina School Boards Association, concerning the death of Newberry County School District Superintendent Bennie Bennett: “The South…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood wins two Hermes Creative Awards
April 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood’s website has been recognized with two Hermes Creative Awards, which honor the concepts, writing, and design of traditional and emerging media from entries around the…
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