Southern First welcomes Steve Hunter as Team Leader, Senior Vice President in Columbia
February 3, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, welcomed Steve Hunter as Team Leader and Senior Vice President in Columbia, South Carolina. Hunter joins Southern First…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Community Association Management Services promotes Alicia Bablo to customer experience manager
February 3, 2023
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to customer experience manager. In her new role she will…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Colliers brokers represented Barrio Tacos in the lease of premier West Main Street location in Lexington
February 3, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard and John Gressette represented Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey in the lease of ±2,837 square feet of restaurant space at 105 West Main…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, food, hospitality, on-the-move, restaurant
LS3P welcomes Melia Williams
February 2, 2023
LS3P welcomed Interior Designer, Melia Williams, in the Columbia office. A 2022 graduate of the Savannah College of Arts and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
Applications and nominations now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Palmetto Venture Fellowship
February 2, 2023
Venture Carolina, a nonprofit organization committed to connecting investors and entrepreneurs, has partnered once again with VentureSouth, one of the country’s largest early-stage investment organizations, and the South Carolina Department of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Seibels appoints Laura M. Spells to Chief Financial Officer
February 2, 2023
Seibels, a leading service provider to the property and casualty insurance industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura M. Spells to Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Ms. Spells served…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: insurance, on-the-move
Upstate Continuum of Care celebrates over 300 veterans housed in 2022
February 2, 2023The Upstate Continuum of Care (CoC) and Columbia VA Healthcare System successfully reached their 2022 goal to house 323 veterans in the Upstate and Midlands. Established in 2016, this multi-agency…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: military, non-profit, on-the-move
GE Appliances expanding South Carolina operations with planned distribution center in Greenville County
February 2, 2023
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a new distribution center in Greenville County. The $50 million investment is projected to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, headlines, on-the-move
Cayce’s Soiree on State is back!
February 2, 2023
The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street on Saturday, March 25th from 2 – 8 PM! Once again, the city has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: entertainment, life, on-the-move
Midlands Technical College Student recognized at 2023 State of the State Address
February 1, 2023
During the 2023 S.C. State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster honored Midlands Technical College (MTC) Early Childhood and Elementary Education student Geena Rocanella. Rocanella is a recipient of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, government, on-the-move
LRADAC’s Prevention Department presents Youth Leadership Summit in Lexington Feb 6-7
February 1, 2023
LRADAC’s prevention department and the Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC)—will present a Youth Leadership Summit Feb. 6-7 for all middle and high school students active in LOCC clubs in Lexington…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
David May named president of Cyberwoven
February 1, 2023
Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based brand, web, and marketing firm located in Downtown Columbia, is excited to announce David May as President. Reporting to Ben Rex, Cyberwoven’s CEO, and founder, May…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: business-services, entrepreneurship, local-industry, marketing-and-communications, media, on-the-move
Colliers Report: Stringent lending requirements slowed hotel investment activity
February 1, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The capital market slowdown in the latter half of 2022 continues to negatively influence the hotel…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Resource Financial expands North Carolina service with new mortgage bankers
February 1, 2023
Resource Financial Services announced the addition of nine new mortgage loan originators to its staff. These experienced mortgage bankers are each licensed in several Southeastern states and will be based…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Salvation Army recognizes SC7 and Mullikin Law
February 1, 2023Community Outreach Award presented for 2022 Kettle Campaign service By Alex Junes-Ward THE SALVATION ARMY OF THE MIDLANDS presented Dr. Tom Mullikin, the South Carolina 7 (SC7) expedition, and the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: agriculture, education, life, on-the-move
Midlands Technical College and Clemson University sign new architecture agreement
February 1, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that each year there are 9,100 openings for architects across the country. For South Carolina, data analysts expect job growth rate to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, business-services, construction, economic-development, education, engineering, on-the-move
Two thought-provoking questions by Governor McMaster
January 31, 2023
By Alan Cooper Publisher [I spoke about this topic on the South Carolina Business Review on Monday, January 30 – listen here] During the State of the State address, Governor…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, op-ed
Trinity Partners facilitates lease of 1718 Two Notch Rd. as dual agency
January 31, 2023
Macon Lovelace, SIOR and Bruce Greenberg assisted longtime client Iron Sport Properties secure a long-term lease to national credit tenant RoadSafe Traffic Systems, who was represented by Jake Nidiffer. RoadSafe…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Enjoy Black History Month programs at the CMA
January 31, 2023A mix of talks, films, and music celebrating Black artists The Columbia Museum of Art is offering a slate of programming celebrating Black History Month this February, including art talks,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: entertainment, music, non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates donation milestone in South Carolina
January 31, 2023
We Are Sharing Hope SC, the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, honors more donor legacies than ever before. Last year, 894 South Carolina families made the selfless decision…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
NAI Columbia’s Development Team Brokers the Sale of ±57.37 Acres in Lexington County, South Carolina
January 31, 2023
NAI Columbia’s Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers successfully brokered the sale of three land parcels last month in the Red Bank region of Lexington, South Carolina. The parcels are…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces new Senior Director of Grantmaking and Strategy
January 31, 2023
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) has announced the promotion of Meredith Mathews to Senior Director of Grantmaking and Strategy. In her new role, Meredith will lead…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group named to Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
January 30, 2023Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced that The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group based in Columbia, SC has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, business-services, financial-advisors, on-the-move
Peace Center economic impact estimated at $1.1 billion statewide
January 30, 2023
An economic impact study conducted by the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business reveals that the Peace Center in Greenville has had an astounding economic impact of just…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center set to open March 2, 2023 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
January 30, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C., will open the much anticipated Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center on…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: environmental, headlines, life, non-profit, on-the-move, social-scene
Life, Dogs, Work, Adventure: Love the Process
January 30, 2023
By Sarah Hey “I’m not sure what that is,” I called back to my flanker as we stumbled through the woods around midnight. “Maybe a log? A pile of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, on-the-move
SwordFest returns to the Relic Room Feb. 11
January 30, 2023
Just when you thought it was safe to go out without your sword and shield, SwordFest is back, yet again, at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: life, on-the-move
Where Do You Want To Be Five Years From Today?
January 30, 2023
by Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® In goal setting, it’s important to step back and look at where we wish to be and how we spend our time today in the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: accounting, banking-and-finance, financial-advisors, on-the-move
Rhiannon Poore, CEO of Forge Search, elected to United Way of Greenville County Board of Directors
January 30, 2023
Rhiannon Poore, CEO and founder of Forge Search, a Greenville-based professional recruiting firm focused on recruiting for accounting & finance, marketing & sales, and HR and operations, has been elected…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: accounting, employment, on-the-move
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Warren Wise of Kelly Mill Middle School as Educator of the Month
January 28, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Richland County School District Two’s Warren Wise of Kelly Mill Middle School in Blythewood as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Sheriff Lott issues statement about death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee
January 28, 2023By W. Thomas Smith Jr. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF LEON LOTT HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT in response to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of five police officers…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Great Southern Homes announces two important new hires
January 27, 2023
Great Southern Homes announced two new important additions to their executive staff. Greg Howell, Midlands Division Manager Greg Howell has joined Great Southern Homes as the Midlands Division Manager. In…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 26, 2023
Today, three chefs were appointed South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette made the announcement on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster, along with Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, headlines, hospitality, on-the-move, restaurant
See what the Tet Offensive was like for South Carolinians, 55 years ago
January 26, 2023
These next few days on the calendar are fateful ones for anyone who contemplates the history of America’s involvement in Southeast Asia. At the end of January, 55 years ago,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: life, military, on-the-move
Prisma Health announces Matt Elsey as new CFO
January 26, 2023
Matt Elsey, CPA, has been appointed to Prisma Health’s corporate leadership team as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Elsey, a native of Michigan, brings more than 25 years…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, health-care, on-the-move
Colliers brokers lease in Columbia’s premier Devine Street corridor
January 26, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s brokerage associates Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenant, Dr. Mariangela Rivera/The Ratio by Body Math, and Tommy Tapp represented the owner, the Wells family, in the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Columbia SC’s culinary scene recognized in three James Beard Award semifinalist categories
January 26, 2023
Three Columbia culinary powerhouses, including a restaurant group, restaurant and chef, have been named 2023 James Beard Awards® semifinalists. The three have been nominated in different award categories: Outstanding Restaurateur:…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move
2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 26, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, headlines, on-the-move
The person next door
January 26, 2023
By Jeff Becraft As I have probably mentioned before, my Dad now has to live at a skilled nursing facility that gives more acute care. It is in a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: life, on-the-move
MGC Long Run returns to Columbia on February 4
January 25, 2023
The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, February 4 for its eighth year. Net proceeds will benefit the USO South Carolina, an organization whose mission is…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
New Online Course & Community brings digital content success skills to more professionals and teams
January 25, 2023
Digital content success coaching firm Words First recently launched a one-of-a-kind course and community membership to help teams and professionals learn more human, intentional, and effective content practices for their…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: business-services, education, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move, technology
41 Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
January 25, 2023
Forty-one leaders from across the Midlands will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: business-services, on-the-move
District 56 Recruitment Fair
January 25, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 is hosting a Recruitment Fair on Saturday, January 28th from 9-11 am at Clinton Middle School (800 N. Adair Street, Clinton). The district is hiring…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Southern First reports results for fourth quarter 2022
January 24, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022. “Southern First continues…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Community Association Management Services promotes Taylor Hayes to Vice President of Columbia, S.C. Region
January 24, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Hayes, CMCA®, AMS®, to regional…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Community Association Management Services promotes Jeanmare Holjencin to Vice President of Charleston, S.C. Region
January 24, 2023
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeanmare Holjencin, CMCA®, to regional vice…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
McCrory Construction delivering state-of-the-art gelcoat and structural adhesives manufacturing project for Scott Bader, Inc.
January 24, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that it has begun construction on a production facility for Scott Bader in Mocksville, NC. Founded in England more than a century…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Harbison Crumbl Cookies opens January 27
January 24, 2023
Columbia is about to get a whole lot sweeter on Friday, January 27, when locally owned and operated Harbison Crumbl Cookies, located at 150 C Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29072,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move, retail
Columbia Chamber Leadership Columbia program seeking applications
January 24, 2023
Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 Applications Now Open Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2024. Approximately 60 applicants will be…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: chamber, on-the-move
