Posts by acooper1961
New Kelly Mill Middle School principal announced
March 27, 2025Richland Two announced that Odora Coleman has been named the next principal of Kelly Mill Middle School, effective July 1, 2025. During her nearly 15-year career in education, Coleman has…
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Kimberly Winner brings preservation and renovation expertise to William Means Real Estate
March 27, 2025William Means Real Estate, one of the region’s most respected luxury property firms, announces the addition of Kimberly Winner to its team of trusted real estate professionals. Licensed in both…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina recognized for innovative, comprehensive energy efficiency program for small businesses
March 27, 2025Dominion Energy South Carolina was honored by the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) for its outstanding support of small and midsize businesses by creating a comprehensive energy efficiency program that…
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University of South Carolina launches nurse-midwifery program
March 27, 2025The University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing will offer the state’s only accredited nurse-midwifery education program starting in Fall 2025 to address South Carolina’s maternal health needs. Midwives care…
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Celebrating 50 South Carolina Women 2025
March 27, 2025By Alan Cooper Publisher, Who’s On The Move MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC, LowcountryBizSC Last year, we published an article titled Celebrating South Carolina Women. The goal was to elevate the stories of…
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Inland Port Greer expansion complete, ready to meet market demands
March 27, 2025South Carolina Ports marked the completion of a $55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer on Wednesday, strengthening the port’s statewide intermodal capabilities and connectivity from the Port of Charleston to inland…
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Saying goodbye to Dad
March 27, 2025By Jeff Becraft I know my last article talked about my Dad moving on to Higher Ground, but while it is still fresh on my mind, I’m going to…
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Gateway to Housing officially launches with new branding and community training program
March 25, 2025NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Gateway to Housing , a network of property owners and managers dedicated to opening their doors to residents at risk of experiencing homelessness in Charleston, has…
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The Basilica of Saint Peter celebrates opening of new activities center
March 25, 2025The Basilica of Saint Peter’s new Pope St. John Paul II Activities Center has made its debut on Assembly Street. Located between the Basilica of Saint Peter and St. Peter’s…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Amanda Hamet, Coldwell Banker Caine
March 25, 2025The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Moovila wins 2025 GTIA Innovative Vendor award for impactful industry advancements
March 25, 2025CHARLESTON, SC – Moovila, the leading AI-driven project automation platform for managed service providers (MSPs), has been named Innovative Vendor of the Year at the 2025 North America Spotlight Awards,…
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Shippers benefit from SC Ports new 2025 lineup
March 20, 2025New service coverage supports importers, exporters, retailers New ocean carrier deployments will increase the Port of Charleston’s coverage from 25 to 29 weekly services, with SC Ports offering more options…
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Reedy Property Group expands to North Carolina with new Winston-Salem office
March 20, 2025Reedy Property Group (RPG), a trusted leader in commercial and residential real estate, is expanding its operations across state lines with the launch of a new office in Winston-Salem, North…
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Veteran SEC whistleblower lawyer Rebecca M. Katz launches new firm
March 18, 2025Katz Whistleblower Law, LLC, founded by leading whistleblower lawyer, Rebecca M. Katz, announces its launch as a premier firm dedicated to representing whistleblowers and exposing corporate misconduct. With over 30…
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JW Aluminum announces closing of offering of $350 million of Senior Secured Notes
March 18, 2025JW Aluminum Continuous Cast Company (collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JW Aluminum Holding Corp., announced the completion of its previously-announced offering of $350 million aggregate…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Larry Collett, Automation Captain
March 18, 2025The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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STAR COOPERATION selects Charleston for office expansion
March 17, 2025Charleston office represents their fourth US expansion Charleston, South Carolina Charleston Digital (CDC) announced that Germany Headquartered, STAR COOPERATION USA, Inc. has selected Charleston for their office expansion in the…
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens hosts ‘Nature POP!’ LEGO® exhibit
March 17, 2025Vibrant Outdoor Art and Nature Exhibition Opens Memorial Day Weekend on May 23 Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is bringing a bold new experience to the Lowcountry this summer with Nature POP!®,…
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Higher Ground
March 13, 2025By Jeff Becraft Years ago, at a camp called SOTO out in the Ozarks of Arkansas, our kids and I were part of that week’s camp and we were…
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ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation
March 13, 2025$70 million investment will create 130 new jobs ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina…
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Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Clubs break ground on Triumph Stadium at BridgeWay Station
March 13, 2025The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club and Greenville Liberty Soccer Club, in partnership with the City of Mauldin and Hughes Investments, celebrated the groundbreaking of a multi-use sports and entertainment stadium…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Danielle Arbé, Seven Victory Fitness Collective
March 11, 2025The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood welcomes two new Board members
March 6, 2025Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors, Jenni McCarty and Dr. Claire MacGeorge. Jenni McCarty is a shareholder in Baker Donelson’s Charleston office…
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Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks grand opening is on March 8
March 6, 2025Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks will be hosting their upcoming grand opening of their Columbia location on Saturday, March 8 at 12:00 p.m. at 942-B Harden Street. Franchise owner Marc Brown is a respected…
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TS Conductor selects Jasper County for second US manufacturing facility
March 6, 2025TS Conductor, a manufacturer of next-generation advanced conductors, today announced it selects Jasper County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation and second U.S. manufacturing facility. The company’s $134 million…
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A Conversation with Joel Edwards, Humimic Medical
March 5, 2025Humimic Medical, an SCRA Member Company, is an industry leader in high-grade medical products. Their first invention, the ballistic gel, is best known for setting the standard for durability, quality,…
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Domtar’s Bill Edwards honored with ASPI Excellence in Leadership Award
February 27, 2025FORT MILL, SC – Bill Edwards, Domtar’s senior vice president of Paper and Packaging Operations, received the prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award from the Association of Suppliers to the Paper…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Andy Seavers, Case Status
February 27, 2025The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Making the choice
February 26, 2025By Jeff Becraft The number one thing you can do to keep your car running is to change the oil. Now, I am not a mechanic by any stretch…
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Event honoring Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Hugh Reavis Nelson, Citadel Class of 1959
February 25, 2025The Citadel will host a special event on Friday, Feb. 28, to honor Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Hugh Reavis Nelson Jr., ’59, with a panel discussion and parade. Nelson…
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