Connor published in top national military magazine
March 18, 2016ARLINGTON, VA – The Mar. 2016 edition of ARMY magazine – the official periodical of the Association of the U.S. Army – features an article by Col. Bill Connor, U.S.…
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Griffin and Davis open new law firm in Columbia
March 18, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Two experienced Columbia attorneys, Jim Griffin and Clarence Davis, have started a new firm to handle high-stakes litigation for clients in South Carolina and throughout the country. Griffin…
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South Carolina Ports Authority exports two millionth South Carolina-made BMW
March 17, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – On March 17, 2016, the South Carolina Ports Authority exported the two millionth BMW manufactured in South Carolina, a milestone celebration of the Port’s longstanding partnership with…
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South Carolina Ports Authority exports two millionth South Carolina-made BMW
March 17, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – On March 17, 2016, the South Carolina Ports Authority exported the two millionth BMW manufactured in South Carolina, a milestone celebration of the Port’s longstanding partnership with…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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South Carolina State Library releases 2015 Notable State Documents list
March 17, 2016Historical brochures, flood response measures featured among selections Maps detailing barbecue restaurants, executive orders directing natural disaster recovery efforts, and a periodical researching African-American history were among the 18 publications…
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South Carolina State Library releases 2015 Notable State Documents list
March 17, 2016Historical brochures, flood response measures featured among selections Maps detailing barbecue restaurants, executive orders directing natural disaster recovery efforts, and a periodical researching African-American history were among the 18 publications…
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The Assaults partners with USA Cycling
March 17, 2016The Assaults on Mount Mitchell and Marion Become USA Cycling Sanctioned Events SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association, host of The Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion, recently announced…
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Greenville Zoo announces changes to giraffe family
March 17, 2016Greenville Zoo officials announced today that Walter, the zoo’s male giraffe, is among 20 Masai giraffes from across North America that the Giraffe Species Survival Program (SSP) has recommended for…
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The Assaults partners with USA Cycling
March 17, 2016The Assaults on Mount Mitchell and Marion Become USA Cycling Sanctioned Events SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association, host of The Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion, recently announced…
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Scarafile named to Honorary Commanders Program
March 16, 2016Vito A. Scarafile, Corporate and Community Relations Director for Carolina One Real Estate Services, has been named to the Joint Base Charleston 2016 Honorary Commanders Program. The Joint Base Charleston…
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Ryan Welch Represented the Landlord in Leasing 1,600 SF of Flex Space in North Charleston, SC
March 16, 2016Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch, represented the Landlord, Leatherwood Associates, Inc., in the lease renewal of 1,600 SF Flex Space located at 4365 Dorchester Road, Suite 508, North Charleston, South Carolina…
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Pete Harper Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 2,652 SF of Office Space in Charleston, SC
March 16, 2016Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord in the lease renewal of 2,652 SF of office space in Fairfield Office Park, located at 1064 Gardner Road, Suite 316…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 3330 Cross County Road
March 16, 2016Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Marathon, LLC in the leasing of 10,000 sf industrial space located at 3330 Cross County Road in…
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Concord Leadership Group releases new Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report
March 16, 2016Most nonprofits are struggling to grow leaders and retain donors — threatening their very existence and the services they provide to the communities they serve. Recent research shows that nonprofits…
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Upstate International hosts the Tonda Traditional Puppetry Theater
March 16, 2016The Tonda Puppet Troupe, founded in the 1830s, is one of the most active groups performing traditional ningyō jōruri or Bunraku puppetry in Japan, and has been officially designated “Living…
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Statement from Richland County Council Chairman Rush
March 16, 2016The following is statement from County Council Chairman Torrey Rush in reference to Gov. Nikki Haley’s Executive Order: “It is our understanding Councilman Kelvin Washington was removed from office by…
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BioHealth Magnet student becomes a National Merit Finalist
March 16, 2016Out of 1.5 million students around the nation who take the PSAT, Ridge View High School Senior Chandler Bailey is one of the 15,000 students to be recognized as a…
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Richland County Statement on Gov. Haley’s Executive Order
March 16, 2016Following is a statement from Richland County on the Executive Order from Gov. Nikki Haley regarding Kelvin Washington: Richland County received a copy of Governor Haley’s Executive Order issued today…
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Districts target underaged drinking
March 16, 2016This is an exciting time of year for teens who are preparing for prom and graduation. Unfortunately, too often that excitement leads to alcohol consumption. Richland School District Two’s The…
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Spring Valley Rotary awards Community Impact Grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
March 16, 2016Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia announced they received a Community Impact Grant from the Rotary Club of Spring Valley. The Spring Valley Rotary Community Impact Grant recognizes nonprofit…
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Elizabeth Gray-Carr and Tom Carr join leadership team at Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
March 16, 2016Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Elizabeth Gray-Carr and Tom Carr have joined the company’s leadership team. Gray-Carr will serve as Director of Career Development and Tom…
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5th Annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival to Benefit Harvest Hope
March 16, 2016The 5th Annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, one of the Midlands most anticipated annual events, returns this year on Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.…
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South Carolina celebrates Ag Day
March 16, 2016Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed March 15, 2016 as Ag Day in South Carolina. In a ceremony earlier today held on the State House steps, Senator Danny Verdin and…
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South Carolina celebrates Ag Day
March 16, 2016Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed March 15, 2016 as Ag Day in South Carolina. In a ceremony earlier today held on the State House steps, Senator Danny Verdin and…
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RBC Heritage grants two more sponsors exemptions
March 16, 2016HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Jeff Maggert and Ryan Ruffels have been given sponsors exemptions into the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event…
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RBC Heritage grants two more sponsors exemptions
March 16, 2016HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Jeff Maggert and Ryan Ruffels have been given sponsors exemptions into the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event…
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Richland County statement on Gov. Haley’s Executive Order
March 16, 2016Following is a statement from Richland County on the Executive Order from Gov. Nikki Haley regarding Kelvin Washington: Richland County received a copy of Governor Haley’s Executive Order issued…
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Repko to lead Duke Energy’s fossil/hydro organization
March 16, 2016CHARLOTTE, NC – Regis Repko, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of nuclear governance, projects and engineering, has been named the company’s senior vice president and chief fossil/hydro officer, effective April…
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Repko to lead Duke Energy’s fossil/hydro organization
March 16, 2016CHARLOTTE, NC – Regis Repko, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of nuclear governance, projects and engineering, has been named the company’s senior vice president and chief fossil/hydro officer, effective April…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Downtown Music Series kicks off season with St. Patrick’s Day celebration
March 16, 2016Local bands invited to compete in Gimme the Gig competition GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series this week with the season opening…
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Groundbreaking celebrates launch of new Clemson development
March 16, 2016Phase II of The Falls at Meehan to offer homeowners amenity-rich lifestyle at an affordable price GREENVILLE, SC – Serrus Capital Partners, a Greenville-based real estate investment and management company,…
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Greenville County Schools to receive $60,000 Bosch grant for mobile manufacturing lab
March 16, 2016FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Greenville County Schools is one of four Upstate educational entities to receive a grant from The Bosch Community Fund. The grants, totaling $147,2000, will provide resources…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney, Rachael Anna, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney, William Floyd, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Starting a conversation on sexual assault
March 16, 2016“Speak” Focus of Book Clubs at Richland Library As part of a statewide initiative on bringing attention to sexual assault and teen dating violence, Richland Library is teaming with Richland…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Council to host 6th Annual TDL Summit
March 16, 2016Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Council to Host 6th Annual TDL Summit Tuesday, March 22 Industry professionals to speak of trends, successes and issues from across South Carolina COLUMBIA,…
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Call Experts expanding existing Lowcountry operations
March 16, 2016Company Investing $1.8 Million To Expand, Creating 310 Jobs New Jobs In Charleston County CHARLESTON, SC – Call Experts, a leading answering service company, is expanding its existing operations in…
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Call Experts expanding existing Lowcountry operations
March 16, 2016Company Investing $1.8 Million To Expand, Creating 310 Jobs New Jobs In Charleston County CHARLESTON, SC – Call Experts, a leading answering service company, is expanding its existing operations in…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease – Yes Solar Solutions
March 16, 2016Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Yes Solar Solutions, in the lease of 2,805 SF of space at 9481 Industrial Center Drive, Unit 4, North Charleston, SC. The…
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RMF, Phillips hosting Job Fair Thursday & Friday in Greenville County
March 16, 2016Phillips to fill Upstate positions for leading aerospace and automotive supplier GREENVILLE, SC – RMF and Phillips Staffing will host a Job Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17…
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