NAI Avant Brokers Sales of ±9.32 Acres at Sunset Blvd in Lexington

February 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers, recently represented the seller of ±9.32 acres of land at 4800 Sunset Blvd in Lexington, SC. The…

Chief Dennis Tyndall Urges Legislative Leaders to Pass Statewide Victim Protection Bill

February 2, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – West Columbia Police Chief, and candidate for Lexington County Sheriff, Dennis Tyndall, today urged South Carolina Legislators to pass a law this legislative session to provide more…

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is Now Open in Columbia, S.C.

February 2, 2015

The Pizza & Beer Authority Debuts in Columbia, S.C. Beginning Today, Feb. 2nd COLUMBIA, SC –  Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, a national casual dining restaurant known for its delicious, handcrafted…

Chief Dennis Tyndall Announces Honorary Lexington County Co-Chairs for 600 Member Citizens Committee to Elect Dennis Tyndall

February 2, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – West Columbia Police Chief, and candidate for Lexington County Sheriff, Dennis Tyndall, announced the Chairpersons of the Lexington County Citizens Committee to Elect Dennis Tyndall. Co-Chairpersons of…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Releases Second Annual Report on the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act

February 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On January 29, 2014, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond released the second annual report of qualified businesses that have registered with the Secretary of State under…

The Statehouse Brief: Top Three Things You Need to Know

February 2, 2015

New on MidlandsBiz. Each week during the 121st Legislative Session of the South Carolina General Assembly, Ashley Hunter of McKay Public Affairs will report on the top three things you…

Central Carolina Community Foundation Hosts Free Will Planning Workshops

February 2, 2015

Central Carolina Community Foundation, in partnership with their Agency fundholders, is hosting Will University on various dates throughout February and March. Will University is an interactive workshop that addresses the…

Chief Dennis Tyndall Announces Honorary Lexington County Co-Chairs for 600 Member Citizens Committee to Elect Dennis Tyndall

February 2, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – West Columbia Police Chief, and candidate for Lexington County Sheriff, Dennis Tyndall, announced the Chairpersons of the Lexington County Citizens Committee to Elect Dennis Tyndall. Co-Chairpersons of…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Releases Second Annual Report on the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act

February 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On January 29, 2014, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond released the second annual report of qualified businesses that have registered with the Secretary of State under…

NAI Earle Furman Closes Portfolio Sale of 246 Multifamily Units in Westgate and Woodside Apartments

February 1, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Tony Bonitati, Kay Hill and Bern DuPree of NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division represented the Seller, Southwood Realty of Gastonia, NC in the sale of Westgate and…

The Palmetto Bank Promotes Experienced Commercial Banker

February 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Kimberly Mode has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Regional Executive serving…

Lawrence Flynn, Municipal Finance Attorney at Pope Zeigler, Selected For Leadership South Carolina

February 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Lawrence Flynn, an attorney with Pope Zeigler, has been selected for the 2015 class of Leadership South Carolina, a statewide leadership program “established in 1979 by the…

Phillips Staffing’s Beverly Deal Earns Professional HR Certification

January 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Spartanburg Branch Manager Beverly Deal of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has earned the coveted Professional in…

Christina Fleming Earns Certification and Serves on National Board

January 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR is pleased to announce that Christina Fleming has earned the credential of Certified Design Firm Administrator after successfully completing the CDFA exam developed and administered by…

Long-serving District Five teacher honored for more than 45 years of service

January 31, 2015

IRMO, SC – When you’ve taught sixth grade as long as Penny Valek, you learn a lot about how best to keep students excited about learning. “Kids have to like…

District Five to hold teacher recruitment fair

January 31, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2015 Teacher Recruitment Fair on Feb. 7 to give jobseekers an opportunity to learn more about schools and services in the…

Christina Fleming Earns Certification and Serves on National Board

January 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR is pleased to announce that Christina Fleming has earned the credential of Certified Design Firm Administrator after successfully completing the CDFA exam developed and administered by…

Mark Mayson, M.D. Receives Palmetto Health Lead by Example Award

January 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mark Mayson, M.D., Palmetto Health Baptist physician executive, received Palmetto Health’s Lead by Example Award for 2014. The Lead by Example Award is awarded annually to a…

Phillips Staffing’s Beverly Deal Earns Professional HR Certification

January 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Spartanburg Branch Manager Beverly Deal of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has earned the coveted Professional in…

Mark Mayson, M.D. Receives Palmetto Health Lead by Example Award

January 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mark Mayson, M.D., Palmetto Health Baptist physician executive, received Palmetto Health’s Lead by Example Award for 2014. The Lead by Example Award is awarded annually to a…

Palmetto Health Breast Center Adds New Breast Screening Technology

January 30, 2015

Tool Funded with Proceeds from Palmetto Health Foundation’s Walk for Life/Race for Life   COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health has added an automated whole-breast ultrasound machine to its breast cancer…

Palmetto Health Elects 2015 Board Officers

January 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Health board of directors elected the following officers: James E. “Rick” Wheeler, vice president of M-D MetalSource a Division of M-D Building Products Company, chairman;…

Abacus Planning Group Add to its Investment Team

January 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes William R. Jeter to its investment team. Mr. Jeter received a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Auburn University in 2012. Mr. Jeter…

Neal W. Burkhalter, MD Joins Lexington Medical Center

January 30, 2015

Physician Will Practice at Lexington ENT & Allergy   WEST COLUMBIA, SC –  Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Neal W. Burkhalter, MD, to the hospital’s network of care. Dr.…

Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers December 2014

January 30, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce production results for December 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top…

UBooster makes athletic funding easier

January 30, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – New online funding platform UBooster has now made it easier for sports fans to get more information regarding their favorite schools and student-athletes. “There has been a…

Palmetto Health Elects 2015 Board Officers

January 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Health board of directors elected the following officers: James E. “Rick” Wheeler, vice president of M-D MetalSource a Division of M-D Building Products Company, chairman;…

Palmetto Health Breast Center Adds New Breast Screening Technology

January 30, 2015

Tool Funded with Proceeds from Palmetto Health Foundation’s Walk for Life/Race for Life   COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health has added an automated whole-breast ultrasound machine to its breast cancer…

Skinner Named Executive Director at Life Care Center of Columbia

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Life Care Center of Columbia, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, is welcoming a new executive director, Tina Skinner. “Tina is an RN who brings a strong…

Richard Cohn, Sr. Appointed to Chairman of City of Columbia Planning Commission

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richard Cohn, Sr. has recently been appointed by the City of Columbia Planning Commission to serve as Chairman. In the past, Cohn has served as a board…

South Carolina Author Launches “Diversity Means” Campaign

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Author and freelance journalist Shani Gilchrist has launched a thought-provoking campaign to sweep social media with one question: what does diversity mean? The movement goes hand-in-hand with Gilchrist’s…

Gov. Nikki Haley Establishes Domestic Violence Task Force

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announces Executive Order 2015-04, establishing the Domestic Violence Task Force of South Carolina to comprehensively address the cultural issues surrounding domestic violence, including social, economic and…

King Promoted to Senior Vice President

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that John Fitzhugh “Fitz” King has been promoted to Senior Vice President. King joined NBSC in 2010 and has more than…

Blackhurst Promoted to Vice President

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Jennifer Williams Blackhurst had been promoted to Vice President. Blackhurst joined NBSC in 2007 as a Merchant Services…

Dickie McCamey Contiues to Build Its South Carolina Legal Team

January 29, 2015

LANCASTER, SC – Dickie McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.  (DMC) is pleased to welcome Christopher F. Gibbs to its legal team in Lancaster, South Carolina. Mr. Gibbs joins the South Carolina…

Solar Farm Yields Good Lessons in First Year

January 29, 2015

WALTERBORO, SC – In its first year of operation, the Colleton Solar Farm produced slightly more solar power than expected and demonstrated the benefits of panels that track the sun,…

One Columbia and the City of Columbia Install Second Public Art Sculpture: Public Announcement Ceremony on February 5, 2015

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA SC – January 29, 2015 – One Columbia for Arts and History and the City of Columbia are proud to announce the installation of a second sculpture resulting from the public…

U.S. Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Competition for Next Round of Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Designations

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the round two designation competition of the ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership’ (IMCP) is now open. IMCP, an Administration-wide initiative…

Dr. Katie Gies, DVM, Joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Katie Gies, DVM, has joined the practice and will…

Richard Cohn, Sr. Appointed to Chairman of City of Columbia Planning Commission

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richard Cohn, Sr. has recently been appointed by the City of Columbia Planning Commission to serve as Chairman. In the past, Cohn has served as a board…

House Does Its Part to Make Sure Public Officials Do Not Receive Special Treatment

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed several pieces of legislation this week that are key components in its comprehensive…

Spirit Communications announces Web.Com Tour Sponsorship

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications and The Legacy Agency announced a sponsorship deal with PGA Web.com Tour player Kelvin Day. Day, originally from London, England and played collegiality at Charleston…

SCE&G Launches Energy Efficiency Program in West Columbia Neighborhood

January 28, 2015

Launch at Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center Kicks Off Largest Program Event Yet   CAYCE, SC – Residents of the Brookland-Lakeview neighborhood in West Columbia gathered Tuesday evening at the Brookland Lakeview…

Joshua D. Speed and Robert H. Grosslight Now Brokerage Associates With Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce Joshua D. (Josh) Speed and Robert H. (Rob) Grosslight are brokerage associates with the…

Military community provides $19 billion economic impact to South Carolina

January 28, 2015

State’s military installations and ancillary activities support nearly 153,000 jobs statewide   COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s military footprint accounts for a significant portion of the state’s total economic activity…

South Carolina State Fair Earns International Accolades for Outstanding Marketing Efforts

January 28, 2015

State’s Premier Annual Event Also Recognized by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) in Winning Seeding Change Grant COLUMBIA, SC –  The 2014 South Carolina State Fair was more than…

Gov. Nikki Haley, State Officials Tout Plan to Make S.C. Competitive

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – State officials – including Bobby Hitt, Secretary of Commerce, Janet Oakley, Secretary of Transportation, and Duane Parrish, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism – joined Governor Nikki…

District Five leader appointed to SC Education Oversight Committee

January 28, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five administrator has been named to the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee.Dr. James (Bob) Couch was appointed on Jan. 22 by South Carolina House…

JHS Architecture Chairman of the Board Presents International Award

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mr. Randy L. Sides, AIA, NCARB Chairman of the Board for JHS Architecture of Columbia, South Carolina and an IBMS Affiliated Medical Industry Professional recently attended the…

Collins & Lacy Attorney Joel Collins Sworn In as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces co-founder Joel Collins has been named President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Collins officially took the oath of office at the…