Grace Hill, Inc. bringing corporate headquarters to Greenville County
March 15, 2018
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Grace Hill, Inc. is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The company will be locating its corporate headquarters in Greenville, S.C., creating 53 new jobs.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order requiring state agencies to protect religious freedom
March 14, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-12, ensuring and bolstering individuals’ and organizations’ right to religious freedom in South Carolina. Specifically, the governor’s order clarifies the South Carolina Department of…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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IAM files third petition at Boeing South Carolina
March 6, 2018
Boeing has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) that the International Association of Machinists (IAM) has filed a third petition in less than three years seeking to unionize Boeing…
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IAM files third petition at Boeing South Carolina
March 6, 2018
Boeing has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) that the International Association of Machinists (IAM) has filed a third petition in less than three years seeking to unionize Boeing…
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State judge orders class-action case against SCE&G to proceed
March 4, 2018A state circuit judge Thursday issued an order denying an attempt by SCE&G to kill five class-action complaints that seek to stop the utility from continuing to charge its customers for costs…
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State judge orders class-action case against SCE&G to proceed
March 4, 2018A state circuit judge Thursday issued an order denying an attempt by SCE&G to kill five class-action complaints that seek to stop the utility from continuing to charge its customers for costs…
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New SRNL agreement expands support for DOE long-term stewardship
March 1, 2018(L-R) Dr. Terry A. Michalske, Director of Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Under Secretary Paul Dabbar, and Michael Budney, Manager of the Savannah River…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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MUSC to deliver health care services for Volvo Car US Operations workforce
February 27, 2018Will serve 3,900 employees at new Berkeley County auto production facility The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Volvo Car US Operations Inc. (Volvo Cars) have signed an agreement…
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Viacom executive Marva Smalls pledges $250,000 to International African American Museum
February 27, 2018
South Carolinian Marva Smalls, widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in media, has pledged $250,000 in support of the International African American Museum (IAAM). Ms. Smalls noted…
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City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities launched the Commercial Retention & Redevelopment Program
February 26, 2018
City of Columbia’s, Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), launched the Commercial Retention & Redevelopment Program (CRR) on Monday, February 26, 2018, at Columbia Water, 4011 West Beltline Blvd. OBO will…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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Newmark Wilson Kibler opening Greenville office
February 19, 2018
Newmark Wilson Kibler announced it is opening an office in Greenville. Edward Wilson and Givens Stewart, SIOR, have joined the firm as managing partners of the new office, which will be…
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Newmark Wilson Kibler opening Greenville office
February 19, 2018
Newmark Wilson Kibler announced it is opening an office in Greenville. Edward Wilson and Givens Stewart, SIOR, have joined the firm as managing partners of the new office, which will be located…
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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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Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations
February 7, 2018
Logistics Provider Investing $35.5 Million in Charleston County Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of…
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Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations
February 7, 2018
Logistics Provider Investing $35.5 Million in Charleston County Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018
The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018
The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Statement from City of Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, on the Amtrak 91 Crash
February 5, 2018
Yesterday, tragedy struck as two trains collided only a few miles from City Hall including the loss of two men, Michael Kempf and Michael Cella, whose lives will not be…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia attorney elected president of South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
February 2, 2018Fisher Phillips announced attorney Sheila Willis has been named president of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA). Willis was chosen to lead the organization based on her commitment to…
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Federal Trade Commission grants early termination of antitrust waiting period for proposed Dominion Energy-SCANA combination
February 2, 2018
Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), and SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that their proposed combination has cleared a key condition needed for completion. The Federal Trade Commission has granted early…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia attorney elected president of South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
February 2, 2018Fisher Phillips announced attorney Sheila Willis has been named president of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA). Willis was chosen to lead the organization based on her commitment to…
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Colonial Life boosts parental leave, employee pay and community investment
February 1, 2018
Colonial Life is investing millions of dollars in its employees, its infrastructure and its community, including a new paid parental leave benefit for mothers and fathers, increased compensation to a…
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H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1
January 31, 2018The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…
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H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1
January 31, 2018The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…
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Statement from Dominion Energy on South Carolina House Bill 4375
January 31, 2018
We did not see the proposed changes to South Carolina House Bill 4375 prior to introduction today, and are in the process of reviewing them. While our review is continuing,…
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Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as President
January 31, 2018
The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to…
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2018 State of the City Address – “The Smarter City”
January 31, 2018
Here is the full speech that Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin’s delivered at Columbia College in the Cottingham Threater. Good evening, members of City Council, City Manager, neighborhood & business…
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Billy Newsome launches Newsome Law, P.A.
January 30, 2018After 25 years practicing law at one of South Carolina’s largest law firms, Billy Newsome has opened his own practice, Newsome Law, P.A. Newsome has a Masters in Tax Law…
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Billy Newsome launches Newsome Law, P.A.
January 30, 2018
After 25 years practicing law at one of South Carolina’s largest law firms, Billy Newsome has opened his own practice, Newsome Law, P.A. Newsome has a Masters in Tax Law…
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One Columbia and City of Columbia launch “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area”
January 29, 2018
At a media event on Monday, January 29 at the Township Auditorium, One Columbia for Arts & History, the City of Columbia, artists, and area cultural and thought leaders announced…
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Columbia region improves in 4 of 5 areas of economic competitiveness
January 29, 2018
The Columbia, S.C. region has improved in four of five major areas of economic competitiveness since this time last year, according to EngenuitySC’s fourth annual Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report, as…
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Doctors Care, P.A. and Palmetto Health announce collaboration to increase health care access
January 26, 2018
Doctors Care, P.A. (Doctors Care) and Palmetto Health, both headquartered in Columbia, have agreed to collaborate to provide patients with greater, seamless access to urgent care, including after hours and…
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State of the State Address 2018, Governor Henry McMaster
January 24, 2018
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my fellow South Carolinians: I begin tonight by recognizing those South Carolinians in uniform no longer…
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New health company announces corporate and board leadership positions
January 24, 2018
The new health company – using the working name of SC Health Company which was formed by a partnership between Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health – is announcing…
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Grupo Antolin establishing three separate facilities in Spartanburg County
January 23, 2018
SPARTANBURG, SC – Grupo Antolin, a designer and manufacturer of components for the automotive industry, is launching new operations in Spartanburg County by establishing three separate facilities. The $50 million…
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Amazon announces candidates for HQ2
January 18, 2018
Amazon reviewed 238 proposals from across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to host HQ2, the company’s second headquarters in North America. Today, Amazon announced it has chosen the following 20 metropolitan areas to move to the…
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Dan Mann accepts position as Louisville Regional Airport Authority Executive Director
January 17, 2018
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) Executive Director, Dan Mann, has announced his decision to accept the positon of Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority in Louisville, Kentucky beginning March…
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Presbyterian Communities of SC acquires Laurel Crest Retirement Community
January 12, 2018
Two of the premier retirement living organizations in South Carolina have joined together under the leadership of the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC). On January 5, 2018, PCSC purchased the Laurel Crest…
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DAODAS launches statewide outreach to combat opioid epidemic
January 12, 2018The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) has launched a statewide public education campaign to address the opioid epidemic in South Carolina. The Just…
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