United Way of the Midlands hosts panel discussion on managing end-of-year finances for December 4 Leadership Learning Lab event
November 27, 2019
United Way of the Midlands’ Leadership Learning Lab series (3LS) will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, December 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. called Finances Life Hack: QuickBooks…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2019 events
October 29, 2019
Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…
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Second year a success with more residents participating in On the Table powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 29, 2019
Transform On the Table ideas into action with Beyond the Table mini-grants; applications now open The second annual On the Table day of conversations brought more than 2,160 Richland and…
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Stevens & Wilkinson hosts MIRCI for On the Table (OTT) event
October 22, 2019
OTT is an Annual Day-Long Event Implemented by Central Carolina Community Foundation Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, with offices in Atlanta and Columbia, S.C.,…
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United Way of the Midlands grows its professional development programs with the launch of new leadership series on October 9
October 2, 2019
United Way of the Midlands expands its professional development opportunities with the launch of a new program called the Leadership Learning Lab Series for local small business professionals. The Leadership…
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Ten at the Top to hold workshop focused on senior transportation needs
August 12, 2019
As part of an ongoing series addressing issues facing seniors in the Upstate, Ten at the Top will be hosting a workshop focused on transportation needs of seniors on Thursday,…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host silent disco for Moon Landing Anniversary
July 12, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse is breaking entertainment barriers once again, this time with a silent disco in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. A growing trend in…
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Five questions for missionary leader Henry Clay
February 25, 2019International Christian missionary pens business leadership book By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Henry Clay, a Christian missionary and missions-leadership project director for the Navigators, has written his…
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Five questions for missionary leader Henry Clay
February 25, 2019
International Christian missionary pens business leadership book By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Henry Clay, a Christian missionary and missions-leadership project director for the Navigators, has written his…
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Old Cigar Warehouse hosts venue showcase
February 7, 2019The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…
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Old Cigar Warehouse hosts venue showcase
February 7, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…
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Tim Williams PK-12 School Design and Construction
January 30, 2019
We love the idea of designing schools that foster learning and collaboration. Timothy D. Williams, AIA, from Stevens & Wilkinson, has more than 30 years of experience managing teams for K-12 facilities, hospitals,…
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A Conversation with Robby Aull and Christine Adams, Healthcare Trends, Including Tunable Lighting
August 27, 2018
The healthcare field is ever-changing. With advancements in operational models and technology, architecture, engineering and interior design firm Stevens & Wilkinson shared their thoughts about some of the upcoming design…
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Osborne takes over as interim president of College of Charleston
July 3, 2018
Stephen C. Osborne became the interim president of the College of Charleston on Monday, July 2, 2018, following the retirement of President Glenn F. McConnell ’69. Osborne, however, is not new to…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018
Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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College of Charleston’s African American Studies Director takes a deeper look at Black History Month
February 20, 2018
History is a collection of past events relative to a particular subject, place, time or culture. And Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on both the significant history…
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Ashby Gressette, AIA, Stevens & Wilkinson
February 12, 2018
MidlandsBiz: What is your education and background? Ashby Gressette: I’m a St. Matthews native and attended Clemson University from 1970 through 1976 where I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees…
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Complete Public Relations honored with AVA Gold for blog writing 2018
February 5, 2018
Complete Public Relations’ blog earned a Gold Award from AVA Digital. AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction,…
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Complete Public Relations honored with AVA Gold for blog writing 2018
February 5, 2018
Complete Public Relations’ blog earned a Gold Award from AVA Digital. AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction,…
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A Conversation with Spann Laffitte of Delta Dental of South Carolina
August 15, 2017
H. Spann Laffitte, Jr. is vice president of sales and account management at Delta Dental of South Carolina, a dental benefits leader and a non-profit organization with a social mission…
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Municipal Association elects Cayce Mayor Elise Partin president of its 2017-2018 board of directors
July 27, 2017
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting unanimously elected Elise Partin, mayor of the City of Cayce, as the Association’s president. She will serve a one year term. Elections took place…
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A Conversation with Grover and Tonya Martin, Owners, ProSource
July 13, 2017
By Alan Cooper UpstateBizSC: What is your education? Grover Martin: I graduated from NC State for my undergraduate degree and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland for my graduate…
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A Conversation with Lex Knox, Chairman & CEO, Terminix Service
May 8, 2017
Terminix Service, Inc. was founded in 1947 in Columbia, S.C. when Thomas P. Knox started the franchise with his three adult children—Juddie Knox Fortson, T.P. Knox Jr. and Marion Knox…
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A Conversation with Lex Knox, Chairman & CEO, Terminix Service
May 8, 2017
Terminix Service, Inc. was founded in 1947 in Columbia, S.C. when Thomas P. Knox started the franchise with his three adult children—Juddie Knox Fortson, T.P. Knox Jr. and Marion Knox…
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Writer Ron Rash’s archive finds new home at University of South Carolina
April 27, 2017
The personal archive of international best-selling writer and South Carolina native Ron Rash has found a new home at the University of South Carolina. The archive, which spans Rash’s life…
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A Conversation with Wayne Roper of SCBIO
February 9, 2017
By Alan Cooper Wayne Roper is the president of SCBIO, the South Carolina voice of the life science community. SCBIO supports the innovators and manufacturers of advanced medicines, medical…
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A Conversation with Mary Beth Gillis, Midland Mortgage
December 14, 2016
By Alan Cooper The incredible story behind Midland Mortgage, a woman-owned company that has been in business for 34 years. All said and done, Mary Beth Gillis has been…
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A Conversation with Mary Beth Gillis, Midland Mortgage
December 14, 2016
By Alan Cooper The incredible story behind Midland Mortgage, a woman-owned company that has been in business for 34 years. All said and done, Mary Beth Gillis has been…
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A Conversation with Lt Gen John W. Rosa, President, The Citadel
October 12, 2016
By Alan Cooper Lt Gen John W. Rosa became the 19th president of The Citadel on January 3, 2006. His presidency has been marked by a keen focus on strategic…
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A Conversation with Beth Paul, General Manager, Bon Secours Wellness Arena
October 1, 2016
Beth Paul has been working at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on and off since she graduated from Presbyterian College in 1999. Today, she is the General Manager of a…
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Five questions for Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
July 18, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of the nationwide ambush-shootings of police officers and the obviously escalating polarization between law enforcement and many within America’s largely African-American communities,…
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Five questions for Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
July 18, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of the nationwide ambush-shootings of police officers and the obviously escalating polarization between law enforcement and many within America’s largely African-American communities,…
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A Conversation with Harry Mashburn, CEO and Chairman, Mashburn Construction
May 2, 2016
By Alan Cooper In 2016, Mashburn Construction is celebrating its 40th anniversary. A full-service construction company that provides construction management, design-build and general contracting, the company is headquartered in…
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Tod Augsburger, President & CEO of Lexington Medical Center
March 9, 2016
By Alan Cooper MidlandsBiz: What is your education and background? Tod Augsburger: I was born in rural Indiana and raised in Michigan. I received my undergraduate degree at Michigan…
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A Conversation with City Year Columbia Executive Director Dr. Gail Wilson-Giarratano
February 19, 2016
As the site of the “First in the South” Presidential Primary, we in SC are smack in the middle of partisan politics and heightened rhetoric. Studies show, however, that…
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A Conversation with Lindsey Graham
January 9, 2016
Senator Lindsey Graham discuss his experiences in the 2016 campaign and look ahead to major issues confronting our nation this year. A Conversation with Lindsey Graham, Senator from South Carolina…
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Residents and students celebrate relationships formed this year at holiday event
December 4, 2015The holidays can be a lonely time for those living on their own, especially for college students and the elderly. The Woodlands at Furman, along with the FUSE program at…
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Residents and students celebrate relationships formed this year at holiday event
December 4, 2015The holidays can be a lonely time for those living on their own, especially for college students and the elderly. The Woodlands at Furman, along with the FUSE program at…
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A Conversation with Marguerite Carlisle and Cathy Wilson, Owners, Original Pancake House
June 22, 2015
If you’ve ever been to the Original Pancake House in Columbia, SC’s Trenholm Plaza, you know what a landmark the restaurant is – and how delicious the food is. But,…
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A Conversation with Forrest Alton, CEO, South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
June 15, 2015
MidlandsBiz: What is the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy? Why do you matter? Forrest Alton: We’re a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Columbia, but we work in all…
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A Conversation with Forrest Alton, CEO, South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
June 15, 2015
MidlandsBiz: What is the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy? Why do you matter? Forrest Alton: We’re a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Columbia, but we work in all…
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A Conversation With Health Sciences South Carolina CEO Dr. Helga Rippen
June 2, 2015
On Tuesday of this week, Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) was awarded a $15.3 million grant from Charlotte-based philanthropy organization, The Duke Endowment, to support the transformation of health in…
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A Conversation With Health Sciences South Carolina CEO Dr. Helga Rippen
June 2, 2015
On Tuesday of this week, Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) was awarded a $15.3 million grant from Charlotte-based philanthropy organization, The Duke Endowment, to support the transformation of health in…
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Stanfield Gray, Founder of DIG SOUTH
February 26, 2015By Alan Cooper DIG SOUTH 2015 is April 28-May 2 in Charleston LowcountryBizSC: What is your education and background? Stanfield Gray: I am originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina…
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A Conversation with Dr. Claude Lilly, President of Presbyterian College
February 16, 2015By Alan Cooper MidlandsBiz: Where have you worked prior to becoming President of Presbyterian College? Claude Lilly: Most of my professional experience has been at large educational institutions. I…
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Brad Wyche, Founder and Executive Director, Upstate Forever
February 11, 2015UpstateBizSC: Talk about your professional journey leading up to the formation of Upstate Forever. Brad Wyche: I’m a native of Greenville and other than going to school and working one…
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A Conversation with Carl Blackstone, President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
November 28, 2014MidlandsBiz: What is your education and professional background? Carl Blackstone: My professional background is in public policy, government relations, and strategic communications. I have worked in and around the…
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A Conversation with Bill McCrary, CEO of Strategic Partner/Sandler Training SC
November 5, 2014
Selling is part of virtually every business, and the process can involve a high level of rejection and stress. It takes continued upgrades in technique, technology and morale to keep…
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A Conversation with Bill McCrary, CEO of Strategic Partner/Sandler Training SC
November 5, 2014
Selling is part of virtually every business, and the process can involve a high level of rejection and stress. It takes continued upgrades in technique, technology and morale to keep…
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