Johnson Controls Breaks Ground on Fully-Integrated Battery Recycling Facility

FLORENCE, SC - January 18, 2011 - Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI) today broke ground on a fully-integrated battery recycling facility in Florence, S.C.

Coker to Host MLK Celebration on Jan. 17

HARTSVILLE, SC – January 12, 2011 - Coker College will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 17 in the Watson Theater of the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center.

Wellman Plastics Recycling Announces Expansion in Florence County

COLUMBIA, SC - December 16, 2010 - The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Florence County Economic Development Partnership (FCEDP) today announced that Wellman Plastics Recycling will increase its current operations in Florence County.

South Carolina’s Employment Situation - September 2010

October 22, 2010 - The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, in partnership with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, reported that South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 11.0% in September from a revised rate of 11.1% in August.

GSSM Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2013

HARTSVILLE, SC - October 24, 2010 - The S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is accepting applications from rising high school juniors (current sophomores) now through March 1 for its two-year, residential high school program.

S.C. BlueCross to Use Model Statewide After Pilot Improves Patient Health

October 25, 2010 - Final results for a yearlong patient-centered medical home pilot project between BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina and Charleston, S.C.-area Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) show improved patient health, leading the insurers to advance the model across the state.

In Our Schools TV program will focus on customer service at Red Carpet schools

October 25, 2010 - October’s “In Our Schools” television program features two examples of the good customer service and family-friendly environments found in schools that are honored in the South Carolina Department of Education’s annual Red Carpet recognition.

Barefoot Selected to Serve on TWIN Board

FLORENCE, SC - October 25, 2010 - Turner Padget is pleased to announce that Walter H. Barefoot has been recently selected to serve on the TWIN (Tribute to Women and Industry) Honorary Board of Directors.

GSSM Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2013

HARTSVILLE, SC - October 24, 2010 - The S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is accepting applications from rising high school juniors (current sophomores) now through March 1 for its two-year, residential high school program.

Coker Expands Campus through Generous Gift

HARTSVILLE, SC - October 13, 2010 - Coker College is pleased to announce that the College campus is once again expanding thanks to the generous contributions of Hartsville supporters.

Leadership South Carolina Announces New Class, Prepares Leaders for Future

FLORENCE, SC - October 6, 2010 - Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most respected leadership development program, would like to welcome our newest members living in the Florence area.

Charleston Nets New Breakbulk Service

CHARLESTON, SC – September 26, 2010 - The Port of Charleston’s growing breakbulk business has attracted a new regular shipping service.

SCRA Employees Present School Supply Donations to Area Organizations

CHARLESTON, SC - September 21, 2010 - Associates at SCRA recently worked with organizations throughout South Carolina to complete a "Flash Drive" to provide school supplies for those in need.

Charleston Enhances Breakbulk Handling

CHARLESTON, SC - September 20, 2010 - The Port of Charleston’s breakbulk-handling capabilities just got a big lift.

Graham Announces Over $710,000 in Law Enforcement Grants for South Carolina

DILLON, SC - September 19, 2010 - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham announced that South Carolina will receive $716,987 in federal grants through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG).

Coker Forms Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Team

HARTSVILLE, SC - September 20, 2010 - Coker College is pleased to announce the formation of a Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team, starting in the fall of 2010.

Twitpic Creator Noah Everett to Kick off GSSM SmartChat Speakers Series

HARTSVILLE, SC - September 20, 2010 - Twitpic creator and Charleston transplant Noah Everett will share how a side project turned into a more than $1.5 million success story when he kicks off the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics' (GSSM) new monthly SmartChat Speakers Series Sept. 20 in Hartsville.

S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Leads State High Schools in ACT, SAT Scores

HARTSVILLE, SC - September 16, 2010 - The S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) had the highest ACT and SAT score averages among the Palmetto State's 2010 graduates, according to recently released reports from the S.C. Department of Education.

eFax® Transforms the Way Documents Do Business

September 16, 2010 - eFax®, a branded service of j2 Global Communications, Inc. (NasdaqGS: JCOM) and the leading provider of online fax services worldwide, has begun rolling out a suite of innovative solutions that solve the common document management problems faced by today's businesses.

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd outperforms SC law firms

FLORENCE, SC - September 19, 2010 - Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., has been recognized as the law firm with the most first-tier rankings in South Carolina, according to U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers that released its 2010 Best Law Firms rankings on September 15, marking the inaugural publication of this highly-anticipated annual analysis.

Kiwanis Club Establishes Endowed Scholarship at Coker

HARTSVILLE, SC - September 15, 2010 - Thanks to the generosity of the Kiwanis Club of Hartsville, Coker College now has an endowed scholarship for education majors.

Congressman John Spratt Visits Coker

HARTSVILLE, SC - September 13, 2010 - Congressman John Spratt took time out of his busy campaign schedule to visit with faculty, staff and students at Coker College on Friday.

Clyburn Marks End of Combat Mission in Iraq

WASHINGTON, DC - September 1, 2010 - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the conclusion of combat operations in Iraq.

Barefoot and Justice to Receive Leadership in Law Award

FLORENCE, SC - August 11, 2010 - Turner Padget is pleased to announce that Walter H. Barefoot and Arthur E. Justice, Jr., have been selected to receive the 2010 Leadership in Law award presented by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly .

28 Turner Padget Shareholders Named As Best Lawyers in America for 2011

FLORENCE, SC - August 9, 2010 - Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. is pleased to announce that 28 of its shareholders have been listed in the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Fields Scores Perfect 200 on Praxis II Teacher Exam

HARTSVILLE, SC - July 22, 2010 - Cynthia Fields, an elementary education and early childhood education double major at Coker College, has scored a perfect 200 on the national teacher certification exam, Praxis II: Education of Young Children. Just 2.3% of all Praxis test takers in South Carolina make a perfect score, according the state’s Office of Educator Certification.

Four GSSM Graduates Named Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Recipients

COLUMBIA, SC - July 22, 2010 - Four Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) 2010 graduates have been named Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship recipients by the South Carolina Department of Education.

Coker Adds McCloy to Education Faculty

HARTSVILLE, SC - July 23, 2010 - Coker College is pleased to announce that Dr. Sandra McCloy is joining Coker’s Department of Education as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Education.

Ackerman joins WebsterRogers' staff

LITCHFIELS, SC - July 21, 2010 - Regional accounting and consulting firm WebsterRogers LLP recently announced that Greg Ackerman, CPA has joined the staff, working in the Litchfield office and serving as a manager in the firm's Audit Group.

Glantz Joins Coker Communications Department

HARTSVILLE, SC - July 20 - 2010 - Coker College is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Mark Glantz to the Communications Department as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication.

SCDOT Manufactured Only 14 Highway Stimulus Funding Project Signs

COLUMBIA, SC - July 18, 2010 - Recent national media reports have shown that some states have manufactured hundreds of highway signs designating projects that have been funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) at a cost ranging in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Emilye Mobley Named Vice President for Student Development at S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics

COLUMBIA, SC - July 13, 2010 - The S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Emilye Mobley has joined the GSSM administration as the new vice president for student development.

Rural Enery Savings Program Means Making It In America

WASHINGTON, DC – July 14, 2010 - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the House Committee on Agriculture favorably reported H.R. 4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act, to the full House.

Coker’s Cuppett to Participate in Wye Faculty Seminar

HARTSVILLE, SC - July 18, 2010 - Coker College’s Dr. Cathleen Cuppett has been selected to participate in the prestigious Wye Faculty Seminar July 17-23 at the Aspen Institute on the Aspen Institute-Wye River Campus in Queenstown, Maryland.

South Carolina becomes 25th state to adopt Common Core standards in math, reading

COLUMBIA, SC - July 18, 2010 - South Carolina is now the 25th state to adopt a national set of academic benchmarks that detail the math and reading skills students will learn as they move up through public school grades.

Charleston, SC Chosen As Top 10 Finalist In USTA “Best Tennis Town” Contest

WHITE PLAINS, NY & CHARLESTON, SC - July 15, 2010 – The USTA announced today that ten finalists have been selected-- from an initial group of 82 cities that submitted entries—in its “Best Tennis Town” competition. Charleston, SC, has been selected as a finalist.

WebsterRogers Announces New Staff

FLORENCE, SC - July 14, 2010 - Regional accounting and consulting firm WebsterRogers LLP recently announced the addition of new staff.

WebsterRogers recently announced staff promotions

FLORENCE, SC - July 14, 2010 - Regional accounting and consulting firm WebsterRogers LLP recently announced promotions.

Graham Announces Over $10 Million for South Carolina Airports

DARLINGTON & SUMTER COUNTIES, SC - July 13, 2010 - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced more than $10 million in grants to airports in Anderson, Charleston, Chesterfield, Darlington, Greenville, Horry, Laurens, Lexington, and Sumter counties.

President Wyatt Joins Commission on Effective Leadership

HARTSVILLE, SC - July 13, 2010 - Coker College President Dr. Robert Wyatt has been selected by the American Council on Education (ACE) to serve as a member of the Commission on Effective Leadership.

Thompson Industrial Services Announces Acquisition

SUMTER,SC – July 12, 2010 Thompson Industrial Services LLC, the leading provider of industrial cleaning services in the Southeast, announces the acquisition of A & T Industrial Services, a Louisville, KY based industrial cleaning service provider.

Graham Responds to China Currency Report

WASHINGTON – July 12, 2010 - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the China currency report issued by the Treasury Department.

Coker College Evening Program Renamed ALPHA

HARTSVILLE, SC - July 12, 2010 - Coker College’s Evening and Extended Studies Program has been renamed ALPHA, Adult Learners Program for Higher Achievement.

Larry Gantt of Hartsville Elected to Coker College Board of Trustees

HARTSVILLE, SC - July 9, 2010 - Larry O. Gantt of Hartsville has been elected to the Coker College Board of Trustees. Gantt is a retired corporate vice president of Sonoco, the Hartsville-based global manufacturer of industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services.

Salute to Manufacturing to Feature Prominent Author

SOUTH CAROLINA - July 6, 2010 - The annual Salute to Manufacturing, South Carolina’s premier manufacturing recognition event honoring the state’s top small, medium and large manufacturing companies for their manufacturing excellence, economic impact, commitment to workforce development and community stewardship, will feature renowned author, Gus Whalen, September 22 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Columbia.

Sonoco Acquires Associated Packaging Technologies, Inc.

HARTSVILLE, SC - June 30, 2010 - Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has completed the acquisition of Associated Packaging Technologies, Inc.

Crown Earns QuickBooks ProAdvisor designation

FLORENCE, SC - July 2, 2010 - Holly E. Crown, a staff accountant in regional accounting firm WebsterRogers’ Georgetown office, has been certified a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

SCRA Forms Strategic Advisory Group to Further Serve Federal Agency Business Needs

CHARLESTON, SC - JULY 1, 2010 - SCRA , a South Carolina-based global leader in applied research and commercialization, has formed a Strategic Advisory Group, comprised of high-level thought leaders who represent the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, as well as large industry, small business and the venture capital investment community.

PSC Approves Fuel Rate Reduction for Progress Energy Customers in S.C.

FLORENCE, SC - June 30, 2010 - For the second straight year, Progress Energy customers in South Carolina will see a reduction in their electric rates.

SCRA’s SC Launch Invests in Columbia, SC-based Quintesocial

CHARLESTON, SC - June 24, 2010 - SCRA, a global leader in applied research and commercialization, announced today that its affiliate, SC Launch, presented a $100,000 “big check” investment yesterday to Quintesocial.

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