Richter launches multi-media campaign

CHARLESTON, SC - March 12, 2010 - A Republican candidate for Lt. Governor is launching his campaign this week with a multi-media announcement, including an Internet blitz, a news media tour, and the largest TV advertising purchase of the 2010 election year so far.

South Carolina Senate Banking & Insurance Committee Advances Medigap Bill to Full Senate by Overwhelming Vote

COLUMBIA, SC - March 11, 2010 - Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) and the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Carolinas, South Carolina Region (NKF) today applaud the South Carolina Senate Banking and Insurance Committee led by Chairman David Thomas (R-Greenville) and subcommittee chairman Luke Rankin (R-Horry) for passing Medigap legislation -- S. 1128.

Keenan & Suggs, Inc. Hires New Commercial and Personal Insurance Broker

COLUMBIA, SC - March 12, 2010 - John Griggs has joined Keenan & Suggs, Inc. as a Commercial and Personal Insurance Broker.

Root Loud Adds Seasoned Web Developer To Its Roster

COLUMBIA, SC - March 11, 2010 – Root Loud, a full-service, interactive strategic communications firm, announces the addition of David Duggins as the firm’s new Director of Web Applications Development.

Moulton Logistics Management Announces New Facility in Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – March 11, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Berkeley County and the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) today announced that Moulton Logistics Management will locate its new distribution and logistics facility in Berkeley County.

Two Investment Sales Completed in Columbia, South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC - March 11, 2010 - Colliers Keenan agent Frank Cason has brokered the sale of an 11,000-square-foot student housing complex, consisting of three buildings and seven units, at 630 Pickens Street in downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

Republic National Distributing Company Announces Expansion in Lexington County

COLUMBIA, SC March 8, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Lexington County and the Central SC Alliance today announced that Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) will expand its operations with a new facility in Lexington County.

Local Breast Cancer Fundraiser to Partner with Susan G. Komen

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 – Organizers of Get In The Pink, a local fundraiser for breast cancer research, will partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure SC Mountains to Midlands chapter for the May 8, 2010 event.

The 2010 BK(R) NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) National Tour Hits Columbia on March 20

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) brings its first-ever BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) national mobile tour to the Columbia area on March 20, 2010, to find "game-changers" both on the basketball court and in the community.

World Beer Festival Announces Date for 2011 Columbia Festival

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - With a successful second festival in Columbia concluded, All About Beer Magazine is pleased to announce that the third annual World Beer Festival-Columbia will take place on January 22, 2011, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Composer Brouwer to attend SCP concert

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - The South Carolina Philharmonic announced today that composer Margaret Brouwer is to attend its 7:30 p.m. March 27th concert at the Koger Center to hear Michi Wiancko play the violin concerto Brouwer wrote just for her.

Thompson, Munsell and Zubizarreta Honored for Excellence in Teaching

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - Three Columbia College faculty members have received top honors for excellence in teaching.

Dr. Lynne Noble Awarded a Fulbright to Teach in Mongolia

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - Dr. Lynne Noble, professor of early childhood education at Columbia College, has been selected to teach educators and teacher candidates in Mongolia as a Fulbright Scholar .

Checker Yellow Cab Launches New Web Site

CAYCE, SC – March 10, 2010 - Checker Yellow Cab has launched a new web site – www.checkeryellowcab.com - as part of its activities to promote its growing taxi service in the Midlands.

Force Protection, Inc. Announces Results for 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year

LADSON, SC – March 8, 2010 – Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT), a leading survivability solutions provider, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.

Elliott Davis, LLC Adds Shareholder to Charleston Office

CHARLESTON, SC - March 10, 2010 - The shareholders of Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, have admitted Greg W. Isley to the firm's shareholder group.

101 Highway Improvement Projects Underway or Completed in South Carolina Thanks to Stimulus Law

SOUTH CAROLINA & WASHINGTON, DC - March 8, 2010 - There are currently 101 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-financed highway construction projects underway or completed in South Carolina involving $278 million in funds, according to data released today by the Washington, D.C.-based American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).

SC Business Week Prepares Students for Tomorrow's Business Challenges

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - Approximately 200 high school students from across South Carolina will come together this summer for South Carolina Business Week July 11-16, at Presbyterian College in Clinton.

Career Poetry, Poster Contest State Winners

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - Forty-six South Carolina students have been named winners in a poetry and poster contest held annually in celebration of National Career Development Month.

Brent Nelsen Names Former Governor David Beasley to Statewide Leadership Team in his Bid to be the Next Superintendent of Education

GREENVILLE, SC - March 10, 2010 - Brent Nelsen, republican candidate for state superintendent of education, named former Governor David Beasley as Co-Chairman of his campaign to succeed Jim Rex as the state’s next education chief, his campaign announced today.

Employers Get a 100% Wage Subsidy For New Employees

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - That’s right! When you hire individuals referred by the SC Department of Social Services you will be reimbursed 100% of wages and fringe costs (i.e. taxes) for up to six months.

Merrill Lynch Renews Lease; Commits to Downtown Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - Henry Roe of Colliers Keenan has brokered the lease renewal for Merrill Lynch at 1224 Sumter Street, also known as the Keenan Building.

RIGGS Partners Work Recognized as Best in Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC - March 9, 2010 - Riggs Partners received both Best of Print and Best of Broadcast honors during Saturday night’s 2010 ADDY Awards gala, hosted by the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands.

International Growth Continues: Rhythmlink International, LLC Receives CE Marking & ISO 13485 Certification

COLUMBIA, SC - March 9, 2010 - Conformity markings allow Rhythmlink International products to be marketed throughout Europe, launching Rhythmlink to a new level within the neurodiagnostic and health care industry.

The IMO Group to Locate New Operations in Dorchester County and Create 190 New Jobs

COLUMBIA, SC – March 9, 2010 – Gov. Mark Sanford, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Dorchester County and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance today announced that the IMO Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of slewing rings and slew drives, as well as experts in the machine and plant manufacturing sector, will locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Dorchester County.

Chernoff Newman Awarded ‘Best of Interactive’ and 10 Additional Awards at the American Advertising Federation’s 2010 ADDY Awards

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - Chernoff Newman, a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm, received 11 honors at the 2010 ADDY Awards, with one being the ‘Best of Interactive’ special award.

Barrett, Sheheen Endorsed by South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

COLUMBIA, SC - March 10, 2010 - The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest broad-based business and industry trade association, has endorsed Gresham Barrett (R) and Vincent Sheheen (D) in the 2010 race for governor.

VERIZON WIRELESS: NFL Mobile Kicks Off With Verizon Wireless In April

COLUMBIA, SC & NEW YORK – March 9, 2010 - The National Football League (NFL) has joined forces with Verizon Wireless, the owner and operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, to provide fans with the deepest NFL experience on their mobile phones, it was announced today.

Quality Conference of the Carolinas Scheduled April 20th

CHARLOTTE, NC – March 5, 2010 – The Quality Conference of the Carolinas will be held April 20, 2010 at York Technical College in Rock Hill, SC. This year’s conference will focus on survival tactics for turbulent times.

IT Security Firm, Business Vitals, Names James Blake VP of Business Development

COLUMBIA, SC - March 9, 2010 – Business Vitals, a leading provider of managed IT security and professional consulting services for businesses, recently announced that employee, James Blake, has been named Vice President of Business Development.

Media Scholars Program Offers College Students the Opportunity to Experience Public Policy Advertising Industry

COLUMBIA, SC - March 8, 2010 – Root Loud, a full-service, interactive, strategic communications firm, announced today that it will sponsor the Washington Media Scholars Foundation’s newest outreach initiative – the Media Scholars Program.

New restaurant’s concept, menu leaves Lake Carolinians hungry for more

COLUMBIA, SC - March 5, 2010 – Set to open soon in Lake Carolina’s Town Center, the New York Butcher Shoppe & Grille is creating buzz around town for its unique blended model concept and originality of services and offerings.

Healthy Learners Midlands is the recipient of the Daybreak Adult Care Services February Charity Giveaway

COLUMBIA, SC - March 7, 2010 - We are pleased to announce that Healthy Learners Midlands is the recipient of the Daybreak Adult Care Services February Charity Giveaway.

“Big Red” completed its 150-year and 1,203-mile journey home to The Citadel today

CHARLESTON, SC - March 5, 2010 - The Civil War-era red palmetto flag – believed to be the one that flew over Morris Island when Citadel cadets fired upon the supply ship The Star of the West – arrived on campus Friday morning aboard a climate-controlled 18-wheeler.

MTU Detroit Diesel to Open New Engine Production Facility in Aiken County

COLUMBIA, SC - March 5, 2010 - The South Carolina Department of Commerce and MTU Detroit Diesel Inc. confirmed today that the company will be opening a new manufacturing facility in Aiken County, S.C. where it will begin building Series 2000 and Series 4000 engines by the end of the year.

State Department of Education staff member recognized for advancing dropout prevention

COLUMBIA, SC - March 5, 2010 - Dr. Sabrina Moore, Director of the Office of Regional Services at the South Carolina Department of Education, has received the Governor and Mrs. Richard W. Riley Award of Excellence for advancing dropout prevention initiatives in the state.

University of South Carolina earns national recognition for community service

The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement.

Government Sues to Close South Carolina Tax Return Preparer

WASHINGTON, DC - March 4, 2010 - The United States has asked a federal court in Columbia, S.C., to permanently bar Dorothy Anderson, d/b/a DL Anderson Tax Service, from preparing federal income tax returns for others.

Pioneer in real-estate finance to speak at Darla Moore School of Business March 25

COLUMBIA, SC - March 5, 2010 - Ethan Penner, president of CBRE Capital Partners and executive vice president of CBRE Investors, will give a public lecture, “Real Estate and Capital Markets Idea Exchange,” Thursday, March 25, for the Darla Moore School of Business Wachovia Executive Lecture Series.

New Partners for Carter Goble Lee

COLUMBIA, SC - March 5, 2010 - Carter Goble Lee (CGL), an international company headquartered in Columbia, SC, is pleased to announce Chloe Jaco, Don Boan, and Ben Crooks have been named principals in the firm.

Mayoral Candidates to Address Homelessness in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC - March 4, 2010 - All nine candidates for Mayor of Columbia have agreed to participate in a forum Tuesday, March 16, to discuss issues surrounding homelessness in Columbia.

Retired Chief Justice David Harwell Joins Bell Legal Group as Partner

GEORGETOWN, SC - February 22, 2010 - J. Edward Bell, founding partner of the Bell Legal Group, announced today that The Honorable David Walker Harwell, retired Chief Justice of The Supreme Court of South Carolina, has joined Bell Legal Group as a senior partner in its Georgetown office.

Newberry College Holds Terrana Competition

NEWBERRY, SC - March 4, 2010 - The Sixth Annual Michael W. Terrana Competitive Logic and Mathematics Exam was held on February 19, 2010. The competition is a 45-minute exam testing students’ mathematical and logical reasoning skills.

Epworth Children's Home "Cook Out for Kids" BBQ event April 17th

COLUMBIA, SC - March 4, 2010 - Epworth's Alumni Association is having its second annual fundraiser for Epworth Children's Home by having its second annual "Cook Out for Kids" BBQ event on Saturday, April 17, from 11am - 4pm.

Continental Tires Standard on Ram Chassis Cab

FORT MILL, SC - March 4, 2010 - Continental Tire the Americas, LLC ("Continental") will supply the original equipment truck tires for Ram medium-duty Chassis Cab trucks starting in 2010 with the all-new 2011 model year trucks.

9th Annual b106.7FM Children’s Hospital Radiothon To Be Held March 6-9

COLUMBIA, SC - March 4, 2010 - Palmetto Health Foundation is pleased to announce that the 9th Annual b106.7FM Children’s Hospital Radiothon will be held March 6-9 at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital.

Elliott Davis Names New Leader of Columbia Office

COLUMBIA, SC - March 4, 2010 - Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, is proud to announce that R. Jason Caskey has been named Office Managing Shareholder of the firm's Columbia location.

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