Family Circle Cup to Expand Qualifying Draw

CHARLESTON, SC - February 3, 2012 – The Family Circle Cup will expand its singles qualifying tournament from its current 32-player draw to a 48-player draw during the 2012 tournament.

Brides Choose Palmetto Dunes as Tops in Wedding Catering & Venues in Hilton Head

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC - February 3, 2012 - WeddingWire.com has named Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort a winner in its 2012 Bride's Choice Awards.

Four Smith Moore Leatherwood Attorneys Honored with “Leadership in Law” Awards

GREENVILLE, SC - February 2, 2012 - Four Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys have been recognized by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly as “Leadership in Law” Award winners.

Hollings Joins WebsterRogers' Tax Practice

CHARLESTON, SC - February 2, 2012 -WebsterRogers is pleased to announce the hiring of Stacey Hollings, CPA as a Senior Tax Accountant in their Summerville and Charleston offices.

Verizon Wireless Customer Care Leads Industry In Latest J.D. Power And Associates Study

GREENVILLE, SC - February 2, 2012 - Wireless customers across the country have spoken. According to the newest J.D. Power and Associates study, Verizon Wireless offers the greatest customer care among full service providers in the industry.

TD Bank Regional President Rob Hoak To Lead Expanded Territory in Carolinas

GREENVILLE, SC – February 2, 2012 – Rob Hoak, Regional President, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank ® , has been promoted and now oversees all of North Carolina.

EPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation

WASHINGTON, DC - February 1, 2012 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it will provide $9.8 million in grants to 38 states, territories and tribes to help protect the health of swimmers at America’s beaches.

Charleston Based RecordQuest Selects Immedion for Data Center Services

CHARLESTON, SC - February 1, 2012 - RecordQuest, a Charleston based healthcare software solutions provider, today announced they have selected Immedion’s Charleston data center to provide data center and managed services as part of an enhanced disaster recovery plan.

Two SCRA Executives Honored As “Most Influential”

COLUMBIA, SC – February 1, 2012 – SCRA today announced that two company executives have received recognition as part of “most Influential” lists in South Carolina.

It's Back! The MOST Exciting Student Talent Contest In South Carolina!

FLORENCE, SC - February 1, 2012 - "This School's Got Talent" - sponsored by BB&T - is looking for the best talent in South Carolina's public schools.

Lower electricity rate for new or expanding industries announced by electric cooperatives and Santee Cooper

COLUMBIA, SC - FEBRUARY 1, 2012 - Utilities whose systems make up the largest electric power system in South Carolina today announced a new, lower electric rate designed to attract jobs and industrial expansion to the state.

Moncks Corner Allstate Agent Urges Berkeley Students to “X the TXT”

MONCKS CORNER, SC - February 1, 2012 - Allstate agent Richard Lee Dixon is encouraging students, faculty and staff of Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner, S.C., to join the more than 150,000 Americans who have pledged not to text and drive.

Miller-Valentine Announces Construction of West Ashley Medical Office Building

CHARLESTON, SC - January 30, 2012 – Miller-Valentine Group recently broke ground on a new 6,000 SF medical office building for Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston.

TPM Expands with 9 New Hires; Plans for Continued Growth

GREENVILLE, SC - January 30, 2012 - TPM, a company focused on providing design and printing technologies, recently announced the hiring of 9 new employees to their firm.

Caldwell Commercial renews listing at 4931 Rivers Avenue

N. CHARLESTON, SC - January 31, 2012 - Caldwell Commercial and recently renewed their listing with Brown Bailey Properties, LLC for space at 4931 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston.

South Carolina Federal Announces Scholarship Competition

N. CHARLESTON, SC - January 31, 2012 - South Carolina Federal Credit Union announces its second annual scholarship competition, awarding a total of $7,500 to three deserving students to use for their college education.

Womble Carlyle Merges with Hall and Bowers, Opens Columbia Office

January 31, 2012 - Womble Carlyle today announced that it has merged with the Columbia, S.C. firm of Hall and Bowers, LLC, creating Womble Carlyle’s new Columbia office.

Renowned researcher Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD, joins MUSC to advance statewide initiatives in cancer disparities research and programs

CHARESTON, SC - January 31, 2011 - Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD, one of the country’s leading researchers in health disparities research, has joined the Medical University of South Carolina.

First Financial Holdings, Inc. Announces Quarterly Financial Results and Declares Cash Dividend

CHARLESTON, SC - January 30, 2012 - First Federal announced net income of $15.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011, compared with $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and $1.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2010.

SCRA CEO Speaks at National Energy Marketers Association Meeting

CHARLESTON, SC - January 30, 2012 - SCRA CEO Bill Mahoney spoke this week at the National Energy Marketers (NEM) Association Executive Meeting in Charleston, SC. The annual winter executive committee and policy development meeting was held at the SCRA MUSC Innovation Center.

Step Ahead Inc. Certified Through City of Charleston Women Business Enterprise Program

CHARLESTON, SC - January 30, 2012 - The City of Charleston has designated Step Ahead Inc., a social media and public relations company owned by Lyn Mettler, as a part of their Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program.

MUSC trauma program first in state to receive confirmation

CHARLESTON, SC -January 30, 2012 - After an extensive review by the American College of Surgeons, the Medical University of South Carolina trauma program has been verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Graham Sponsors Legislation To Approve Keystone XL Pipeline

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 30, 2012 - In addition to providing stable oil supplies, Keystone XL is also expected to create approximately 130,000 jobs.

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Hilton Head BMW Dealership

HOUSTON , TX - January 26, 2012 - Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI ), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition of Hilton Head BMW in Blufton, S.C., that is expected to generate $45.0 million in estimated annual revenues.

SBA Deadline in South Carolina to Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is February 24

ATLANTA , GA - January 26, 2012 - The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses that February 24 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in Hampton and Jasper counties in South Carolina as a result of drought that began on December 15 , 2010.

Thames Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

CHARLESTON, SC - January 26, 2012 - Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. is proud to announce that G. Troy Thames has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel with the U. S. Army Reserve.

New Tobacco Store Opens on King Street

CHARLESTON, SC - January 26, 2012 - There's a new red light on King Street... Red Light Tobacco has opened at 363-1/2 King.

South Carolina receives Silver Award in Business Facilities Competition

COLUMBIA, SC - January 26, 2012 - The South Carolina Department of Commerce earned second place in the Business Facilities 2011 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition for the Continental Tire the Americas (CTA) new plant in Sumter County, S.C.

GreenWizard’s Chief Green Officer Elected to Board of U.S. Green Building Council – South Carolina

CHARLESTON, SC – January 26, 2012 – GreenWizard – a cloud-based product management and project collaboration solution that simplifies building healthy, sustainable and efficient buildings - announced that its Chief Green Officer, Brent Trenga, has been elected to the board of the U.S. Green Building Council – South Carolina.

SCRA Welcomes New Tenant to Upstate Innovation Center

ANDERSON, SC - January 24, 2012 - S-F LLC, a Charleston-based research and development company, recently signed a long term lease with SCRA to rent space in the Anderson-area innovation center and plans to hire 10 engineers in the next 5 years to develop and patent new products in the medical, chemical, energy and textile industries.

Colliers International Expands Retail Portfolio by 808,000 SF

CHARLESTON, SC - January 25, 2012 - Colliers International significantly expanded its shopping center leasing and management portfolio in South Carolina since the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2011, adding 808,000 square feet in new retail assignments.

2012 Scholastic Art Awards for South Carolina recognizes SCGSAH Visual Arts students

SOUTH CAROLINA - January 25, 2012 - South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts (SCGSAH) Visual Arts students are recognized in the 2012 Scholastic Art Awards for South Carolina Art Region and will exhibit their work from now until February 3, 2012 at the Monsanto Art Gallery, Lander University.

Blair Belk and Trey Lucy Join Lincoln Harris’ Charleston Office

CHARLESTON, SC - January 25, 2011 - Blair A. Belk and Thomas E. Lucy, III (Trey) have recently joined Lincoln Harris’ brokerage operations in Charleston, SC.

Evan Guthrie Law Firm Teaches Estate Planning Class At Mount Pleasant Library

CHARLESTON, SC - January 25, 2012 - Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught a class on the the basics of estate planning to an audience at Mt Pleasant Regional Library in Mount Pleasant, SC on Tuesday January 17 th 2012.

Allison Barry to Serve as S.C. Department of Commerce’s Lead Agribusiness Recruiter

January 25, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the addition of Allison Amick Barry to the agency’s Global Business Development division as the new agribusiness project manager.

Students at Governor's School for Science and Math Study Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley

COLUMBIA, SC - January 24, 2012 - Twelve students from the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) traveled to Silicon Valley as part of January Interim, an innovative "mini-mester" opportunity to explore interests outside of the classroom.

24 South Carolina Impact Makers Selected to Mentor Liberty Fellows

GREENVILLE, SC - The 24 mentors selected as Senior Advisors to the newest class of Liberty Fellows are leaders in every sense of the word and span academic, nonprofit and business sectors.

More Than 50 Legislators Honored with Business Advocate Awards

COLUMBIA, SC - January 24, 2012 - The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, presented 54 South Carolina legislators with the third annual Business Advocate Award.

SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Companies to Partner

CHARLESTON, SC - January 24, 2012 - SCRA’s Technology Ventures sector, which manages the commercialization and economic development program SC Launch, today announced a partnership between two SC Launch client companies.

Santee Cooper signs renewable energy contract with Green Energy Solutions

MONCKS CORNER, SC - January 23, 2012 - Santee Cooper’s board of directors approved a contract today with Green Energy Solutions (GES) for up to 25 megawatts of electricity generated from renewable resources in South Carolina.

Reverse Mortgage Specialist Joins Franklin Funding

CHARLESTON, SC - January 23, 2012 - Matt Barber has joined Franklin Funding Reverse Mortgages as a reverse mortgage specialist.

Greenwood Communities & Resorts, Parent Company of Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Acquires One of Hilton Head’s Top Real Estate Firms

GREENWOOD, SC - Greenwood Communities & Resorts, owner of Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, has acquired Dunes Marketing Group, one of the oldest and largest real estate companies on Hilton Head Island.

South Carolina Technology Entrepreneur to Speak at Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

COLUMBIA, SC - January 23, 2012 - The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that technology entrepreneur, Jason Williamson, will address the student body as part of the School's SmartChat Speakers Series.

Dr Isabel Driggers, Owner and Founder of Coastal Kids Dental & Braces, offers pediatric dental advice

CHARLESTON, SC - January 20, 2012 - February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which means that our team at Coastal Kids Dental & Braces double and triple our efforts towards raising the community’s awareness of children’s oral health.

Building America’s Future South Carolina Chapter Releases Report on the Need for Repairs to the State’s Roads, Bridges, and Ports

COLUMBIA, SC - January 20, 2012 - As the nation’s eyes turn to South Carolina and the Republican presidential race, Building America’s Future South Carolina Chapter (BAF-SC) is hoping to draw attention to the most important mission we face in the 21st century: rebuilding America’s economic foundation.

Santee Cooper board approves 2012 refunding bond sale

MONCKS CORNER, SC - January 20, 2012 - The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $250,875,000 in refunding bonds, with a present value savings of approximately $34,800,000, in a telephonic meeting.

SCANA and its Subsidiaries Including SCE&G Pay More Than $150 million in Property Taxes to South Carolina Counties

CAYCE, SC - January 20, 2012 - SCANA Corp. and its subsidiaries, including SCE&G, paid more than $150 million in property taxes in South Carolina in 2011.

Benefitfocus Announces New Engineering Scholarships

CHARLESTON, SC - January 20, 2012 - Benefitfocus has created a scholarship program to provide funding for computer engineering students.

Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels 

CHARLESTON, SC - January 19, 2012 - Blackbaud, Inc. announced that fundraising has returned to pre-recession levels. Through the first 11 months of 2011, overall giving is up 3.4% over 2010, and is now officially above the level of giving last seen in 2007.

R. Eddie Adams Elected SCDOT Commission Chairman, J. Craig Forrest Elected Commission Vice Chairman

COLUMBIA, SC - January 19, 2012 - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, elected R. Eddie Adams to serve as Commission Chairman and J. Craig Forrest to serve as Vice Chairman.

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