City of Cayce recognizes staff at Annual Employee Awards Breakfast
January 29, 2016CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce is honored to congratulate the employees recognized at the City of Cayce’s Annual Employee Awards Breakfast this past week. The first award went to Travis Stover from the…
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82 Queen celebrates 34th anniversary with One80 Place
January 29, 201682 Queen will donate $1.80 to One80 Place for every cup and bowl of She Crab Soup sold February 1-13, 2016 CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston’s most historic restaurant, 82 Queen is…
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Councilman Jim Manning continues to make great strides against Human Trafficking in Richland County
January 29, 2016COLUMBIA SC – Richland County Council for the 2nd year joined the President and Governor in proclaiming January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month within their jurisdiction. More than a year…
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Elizabeth McMillan named a 2016 Leadership in Law honoree
January 29, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announces that attorney Beth McMillan is a Leadership in Law Award honoree, presented by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The…
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9th Annual Battle for St. Pat’s
January 29, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – St. Pat’s in Five Points is currently accepting submissions for the 9th Annual Battle for St. Pat’s, where bands will battle it out for a spot to perform…
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House introduces first phase of Education Reform package
January 29, 20168 bills aimed to transform SC’s education delivery system COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after eight bills were introduced in the House…
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Richland County to hold public meeting for Gills Creek Greenway Section A Project
January 29, 2016RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Government and the Richland Penny Program Development Team are hosting a public meeting to inform and seek input from citizens on the proposed Gills…
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South Atlantic Bancshares net income up 11.8 percent
January 29, 2016MYRTLE BEACH, SC – South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK), parent of South Atlantic Bank, today reported net income of $2,240,817 or $0.63 per diluted share for the year endedDecember 31,…
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ACL AirShop: Over 30 Successful years in air cargo products and services
January 29, 2016EASLEY, SC – ACL AirShop, a leader in specialized products and services for the global air cargo industry, has grown in three decades to become a classic entrepreneurial success story. First…
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Volunteers Needed for Inclement Weather Center
January 29, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The winter weather is here and The Salvation Army of the Midlands is in desperate need of on-call volunteers to help with serving breakfast and supper to…
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Lexington District One Board names Dr. Greg Little new superintendent
January 29, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – At a Special Called Board Meeting tonight, Lexington County School District One’s Board of Trustees selected Gregory D. Little, Ed.D. as the district’s new superintendent. Dr. Greg…
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Sima Patel elected to South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Board
January 29, 2016Nexsen Pruet attorney Sima Patel has been named to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA), effective January 1, 2016. She will serve a two-year…
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The International Center of the Upstate announces new identity
January 29, 2016The International Center of the Upstate will now be known as Upstate International. Upstate International unveiled their new name, logo and website on January 28, 2016. The new logo was…
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Twenty-Seven Legislators Recognized as Health Policy Program Fellows
January 29, 2016Twenty-seven members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The elected officials were…
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Two CCSD School Improvement Councils Recognized
January 29, 2016The School Improvement Councils (SICs) for Jennie Moore Elementary School and Laing Middle School were recently named to the SC School Improvement Council’s (SC-SIC) 2016 Honor Roll for their efforts…
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14 Nexsen Pruet attorneys recognized by Peers in North Carolina
January 29, 2016Fourteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2016 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Those attorneys practice in the firm’s Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh offices. 2016 North Carolina…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro’s Chef Wes Fulmer to Participate in Gourmet and Grapes Benefit on Kiawah Island, S.C. for Second Year, February 18-21, 2016
January 29, 2016Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer of Columbia, S.C. restaurant Motor Supply Co. Bistro will again return to his alma mater, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, to participate in his second year of…
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Middle School Teacher named Rookie Teacher of The Year
January 28, 2016Muller Road Middle School teacher Katie Tyczynski has been named the 2016 Rookie Teacher of the Year by the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). She will be recognized…
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District Five to hold teacher recruitment event
January 28, 2016Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2016 Teacher Recruitment Event on Feb. 6 to give jobseekers an opportunity to learn more about schools and services in the district and talk one-on-one with…
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Carolina One welcomes 4 new agents
January 28, 2016Jonnie Furmanchik, Robert Nadolny, Wil York and Mike Zieminick have recently placed their real estate licenses with market leader Carolina One Real Estate. Jonnie Furmanchik is a native of Greenville,…
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Howe Hall AIMS accepting applications
January 28, 2016Howe Hall Arts Infused Magnet School (AIMS) is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 1, 2016. Parents interested in completing an…
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BCSD accepting applications for school bus drivers; February training scheduled
January 28, 2016WHO & WHAT: Berkeley County School District is currently accepting applications for school bus drivers and will host a training for drivers who apply. WHEN & WHERE: Apply online at…
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FILL Restaurant & Piano Bar to celebrate Grand Opening February 12-14
January 28, 2016MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Located in the Iron Gate Shopping Center in the former Mosaic Cafe Building, FILL Restaurant & Piano Bar will open to the public on Monday, February…
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Pamela Baker selected for Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative’s 9th Class
January 28, 2016McNair Law Firm is pleased to announce that Pamela A. Baker is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in the 9th Midlands…
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Bobbitt breaks ground on new John Harris Body Shop headquarters
January 28, 2016Bobbitt Design Build recently began construction on the future 14,897-square-foot corporate headquarters for John Harris Body Shop at 111 Evergreen Drive in Irmo, which sits prominently on a 2.30 acre…
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Charleston County School District offers an extension on the review of instructional materials
January 28, 2016Who: Community members interested in reviewing textbooks available for adoption in Charleston County School District. What: The South Carolina Department of Education finalized the list of instructional materials available for…
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Brad Cunic Named Senior Vice President at Life Cycle Engineering
January 28, 2016Life Cycle Engineering, Inc., today announced that Brad Cunic has joined Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) as Senior Vice President of the Reliability Consulting Group, which helps companies drive greater performance…
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Mike Cashman named a 2016 South Carolina Leadership in Law Award Winner
January 28, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Womble Carlyle attorney Mike Cashman is a winner of the 2016 South Carolina Leadership in Law Awards. The awards, presented by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, “recognize legal…
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State Chamber announces tool to streamline process for South Carolina’s exporters
January 28, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a partnership with e-certify that will allow South Carolina businesses to more efficiently secure the documentation they need to do…
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Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala set for February 13
January 28, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The 12th annual Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala will be held Saturday, February 13 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street. During the…
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Columbia Children’s Theatre kicks off its Altered Visions Tour with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
January 28, 2016What happens when your star-crossed lovers carry cell phones, use iPads and sing 1960’s love songs? That’s right! It’s Columbia Children’s Theatre’s Altered Visions Tour production of Romeo and Juliet.…
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A sweet romantic walk through America’s oldest garden
January 28, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – The sprawling gardens at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on the Ashley River will be the setting for a romantic Valentine Chocolate Walk. Ten chocolate stations in the…
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Take A Newspaper. Take Some Scissors: Original Solo Performance Pieces
January 28, 2016Original work by current and former graduate MFA actors at the USC Professional Actor Training Program Admission: $10; $8 for 701 CCA members COLUMBIA, SC – To the day…
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University of South Carolina Daybook and Lookahead, Jan. 28
January 28, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Below is a list of University of South Carolina experts, story ideas and events happening on the university’s campus. Contact the staff member listed with each item…
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Lexington One counselors named South Carolina School Counselors of the Year
January 28, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – The Palmetto State School Counselor Association named two Lexington County School District One counselors as a School Counselor of the Year for 2015. One of the counselors…
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Classic French comedy with a ‘New Vaudeville’ twist: Scapin at UofSC’s Longstreet Theatre, February 19-27
January 28, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the outrageous comedy Scapin, February 19-27 at Longstreet Theatre. Show times for Scapin are 8pm, Wednesdays through…
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Fewer teachers graduating, more teachers leaving
January 28, 2016According to the results from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA) Fall 2015 Supply and Demand Survey, the gap between teacher supply and teacher demand continues to…
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Speakers announced for “Passion. Power. Purpose” Annual Conference
January 28, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Center for Women will host its Annual Conference over two days, Thursday, February 18-Friday, February 19, 2016 titled “Passion. Power. Purpose.” This event is geared towards professional women, focusing on…
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Richland County, Forest Acres team up for special recycling event
January 28, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling and the City of Forest Acres are hosting a joint recycling and paper shredding event for residents. The free recycling and…
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News 2’s Cool Star School Award Finalists Announced
January 28, 2016The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that WCBD News 2, Charleston’s NBC affiliate, is the sponsor of the second annual Cool Star School Award to honor schools whose educators…
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Free income tax help at The W.R. Rogers Adult Education Center
January 28, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – It’s tax time and everyone could use a break. Richland Two’s W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center has some good news for taxpayers. The W.R.…
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Greer State Bank mortgage closes $61 million
January 28, 2016GREER, SC – Greer State Bank continues their mortgage growth under the direction of Tim Strom, Senior Vice President and Mortgage Director. Strom was hired in 2014 to assume responsibility…
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South Carolina Angel Network announces record 2015 results
January 28, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announces its record results for 2015. Last year the organization expanded from three angel groups to eight, with more than 220 members across…
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Wayne Gilbert announces campaign for Richland County Council District #8
January 28, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Wayne Gilbert’s statement is below: “I am Wayne Gilbert, a Democratic candidate for Richland County Council District #8. I am the son of the late Senator Frank…
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The Makers Summit brings creative entrepreneurs to Greenville
January 28, 2016Business conferences for artists are few and far between. But Greenville has been home to The Makers Summit for the past four years. Began as an intimate one-day conference for…
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Tri-County Technical College named as one of top 150 in the country
January 28, 2016Highlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Tri-County Technical College as one of the nation’s top 150 community…
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Big Names Hit the Stage at the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show
January 28, 2016Learn from the experts at the 56th annual show, set for Feb. 26 – 28 and March 4 – 6 CHARLOTTE, NC – Some of the biggest draws at the annual Southern…
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During Holiday Travels, Local Organizations Gather Donations for Care Kits
January 28, 2016Families with children in the pediatric intensive care and pediatric intermediate intensive care units at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital will have one less thing to worry about this year, thanks…
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TJX Foundation awards $5,000 grant to support Meals on Wheels
January 28, 2016The TJX Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TJX Companies (T.J. Maxx, Home Goods and Marshall’s) this week granted $5,000 to Senior Resources to help combat the issue of senior hunger.…
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Inaugural Collegiate Tennis Tournament will be held on Daniel Island, SC in March
January 28, 2016Family Circle Tennis Center announced today that it would host the inaugural SHAPE Magazine Invitational at its facility March 1st – 3rd, 2016. The tournament is a one-of-a-kind event that…
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