Central Carolina Community Foundation names Turn90 the 2023 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award winner
December 20, 2023
Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) staff presented Turn90 with the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award at their Columbia office on Dec. 11. On Dec. 15, CCCF Program Officer Trimease Carter…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Runaway Rewind, Columbia’s original recycled fashion contest, is back
December 20, 2023
Designers transform trash into ready-to-wear fashion for one night only For one night only, the Columbia Design League will bring back its Runaway Runway recycled fashion show on Saturday, January…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: entertainment, non-profit, on-the-move
The Northside Development Group announces Bill Barnet to transition from Board of Directors to Emeritus role in 2023
December 20, 2023
The Northside Development Group announces Founding Board Chair, Bill Barnet’s transition from Board of Directors to First Emeritus Board Member. Barnet, who chaired the board from the organization’s founding in…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
Conifers’ Fragrant Pull On Memory
December 20, 2023
By Tom Poland I read that fragrances stimulate recall more so than any other sense. I knew from experience that it had to be true. You and I, we’re…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: life, on-the-move, the-arts
Winter Safety Tips from Laurens County Sheriff’s Office: Protecting Your Vehicle and Valuables
December 20, 2023
As winter sets in, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has issued an important reminder to residents about the potential risks associated with leaving cars running and unattended in colder weather.…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: law, on-the-move
Sandy Cruickshanks: A Retrospective on 30 Years as Laurens County Attorney
December 20, 2023
Laurens County bids farewell to a legal luminary as Sandy Cruickshanks, the seasoned County Attorney, is set to embark on his well-deserved retirement after an impressive 30-year tenure. Cruickshanks, who…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move
Clinton High School Celebrates December Graduates and Signing Ceremony
December 20, 2023
On Tuesday, Clinton High School marked a milestone by hosting a small and intimate ceremony to honor the seven seniors who successfully completed their academic journey in December. This inaugural…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, laurens-county-sports, on-the-move, social-scene, sports
A Digital Christmas Miracle: Cross Hill Unites Over Social Media to Spread Holiday Joy
December 19, 2023
In the tight-knit community of Cross Hill, the spirit of Christmas was on full display when a heartfelt plea for help surfaced on the “Life on Main, Cross Hill” Facebook…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move
Clinton Christmas Parade Winners Announced!
December 19, 2023
The magic of the holiday season was on full display at the Clinton Christmas Parade on Saturday. The judges viewed every float and entry carefully and the results are in!…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $700 million settlement with Google over Play Store misconduct
December 19, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general today announced a $700 million agreement with Google in their lawsuit about Google’s anticompetitive conduct…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: law, on-the-move
Laurens County School District 55 Wins District Administration National Awards of Distinction Program
December 19, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is honored to announce that the District Administration (DA) National Awards of Distinction Program declared it as a 2024 Districts of Distinction Award…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Lander University Announces 2023 Alumni Award Recipients
December 19, 2023
The Lander University Alumni Association has selected two recipients for alumni awards for 2023. Lisa Britt, Class of 1990, will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award; and Revis “Rev” Butler, Class…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
SCDPS Announces Holiday Enforcement, Encourages Safe Holiday Travel, and Unveils New ‘Highways or Dieways’ Campaign
December 19, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held a joint press conference today with state and local partners to encourage drivers to drive safe during the holidays and announce the…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: law, on-the-move
Spartanburg Water provides ongoing support to Watershed Ecology Center
December 19, 2023$23,000 grant will help Center continue education for 23,000 local students The USC Upstate Watershed Ecology Center (WEC) was recently awarded a $23,000 grant by Spartanburg Water to help continue…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, utilities
Stantec expands Transportation team in South Carolina
December 19, 2023
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, welcomes Hinkal Lohar as a Roadway Designer to its Charleston office. Lohar is a recent graduate from Clemson University where she…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: engineering, on-the-move
New United Methodist Church plant opens to serve the faith needs of the Greenville community
December 19, 2023
A new United Methodist Church (UMC) plant has opened at 2703 Augusta Street in Greenville called Open Hearts United Methodist Church. The new church plant intentionally embraces the UMC’s “Open…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: churches, on-the-move
Morton & Gettys COO earns Certified Legal Manager Designation
December 19, 2023
ROCK HILL, SC – Robin Owens, the chief operating officer at Morton & Gettys, has earned the Certified Legal Manager designation from the Association of Legal Administrators. Earning the CLM®…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Tanner Backman relocates to Goodwyn Mills Cawood’s Greenville office
December 19, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) architect Tanner Backman, AIA, NCARB, has relocated to the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office to lead the local architecture team. Backman joined the firm in Birmingham,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: architecture, engineering, on-the-move
Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
December 19, 2023
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
LCK promotes David Myers to Director | Operations and Scott Burriss to Director of Project Management Services | Columbia
December 19, 2023
LCK announced the creation of two new leadership positions. David Myers has been named Director | Operations and Scott Burriss has been promoted to Director of Project Management Services |…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, construction, on-the-move
CAE announces the Midlands-based artists selected to be featured in individual exhibits at airport in 2024 – 2025
December 19, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to announce the Midlands-based artists that have been selected to have their works featured in individual exhibits in 2024 – 2025. Anthony Lewis, Brandi Roberts, Ozon…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts, transportation
More than 3,000 degrees conferred on Fall 2023 Gamecock graduates
December 19, 2023
Thousands of students at the University of South Carolina and across the USC system received their degrees during Monday’s Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. President Michael Amiridis delivered remarks at the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
The City of Columbia’s OBO is now accepting applications for the 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture Course
December 19, 2023
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture course! To read more and to apply, click here to go to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
GSHRM Recognizes chapter Award winners
December 19, 2023
The Greenville chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) announced the winners of its annual HR Awards at a reception held at the Poinsett Club in downtown Greenville.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
High Spirits Hospitality picks up five statewide honors
December 19, 2023
High Spirits Hospitality venues and staff earned five well-deserved in the 2023 Best in Business Awards. The Best in Business awards recognized companies and individuals from around South Carolina that…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
RoseTree Marketing, a marketing agency for small businesses and associations, opens in Media, PA
December 19, 2023
RoseTree Marketing, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in helping small businesses, associations and non-profit organizations grow and succeed, announced the opening of its new office in Media, PA. RoseTree…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, non-profit, on-the-move
Wagner Wealth Management voted Best Financial Planner in Post and Courier Greenville Readers’ Choice Contest
December 19, 2023
Wagner Wealth Management has won Best Financial Planner in the Post and Courier Greenville’s inaugural Readers’ Choice contest. During the voting period, more than 6,000 local Greenville County residents cast…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: financial-advisors, on-the-move
Rebuild Upstate raises nearly $65,000 for home preservation at inaugural silent auction event
December 19, 2023
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, celebrated its wildly successful A Toast to Home event…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
The proposed Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) is not good for small business
December 19, 2023
By Chris Merritt Merritt Roofing In 2016, I started Merritt Roofing, a small business serving homeowners in York County, SC and the greater Charlotte, NC area. Over these past seven…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move, op-ed
South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Director of Development
December 19, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation in Greenville has hired Jared Martin as Director of Development. Martin will create, implement, and oversee the organization’s development…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Verde restaurant concept relocates headquarters and opens new location in Park Circle
December 19, 2023
The first Verde in North Charleston will open soon at 4731 Mixon Avenue, which was formerly occupied by Abundant Seafood. The new location will offer their standard dine-in service as…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Local author and life coach, Karin Freeland, has the best Instagram page in Greenville
December 19, 2023
The votes are in, and Karin Freeland has the Best Instagram feed in the region, according to readers of the Post and Courier. A best-selling author and life coach, Freeland’s…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, local-industry, media, on-the-move
NPR’s Eric Deggans to speak at MLK Community Breakfast
December 19, 2023
Eric Deggans, NPR’s TV critic and media analyst, will be the featured speaker at this year’s MLK Community Breakfast, with a talk titled “Building Bridges Not Walls: Decoding the Media’s…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: media, on-the-move
Ring in the New Year with Capital City Fireworks!
December 19, 2023The City of Columbia will hold the annual “Capital City Fireworks” display to ring in 2024 on Sunday, December 31st. The fireworks display will begin right after midnight, and the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hospitality, life, on-the-move
Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at commencement
December 19, 2023
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, December 15. Included were 289 registered participants (additional students graduated but did not participate), 4…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
OTO Development opens AC Hotel Naples 5th Avenue
December 19, 2023
AC Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, has opened its newest property in the heart of Naples, bringing the signature AC Hotel experience…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Columbia College celebrates the accomplishments of 283 graduates
December 19, 2023
“My first day as a student at Columbia College was my most treasured memory. I remember it so clearly. I walked into the Breed Leadership Center about 30 minutes before…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Capital Business Development Association to award 50 cybersecurity program scholarships to Denmark Tech
December 19, 2023
State of South Carolina funding made available with training partner Fusion Cyber Capital Business Development Association’s (CBDA) strategic education partnership with Denmark Technical College continues to expand as they will award…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, hi-tech-information-tech, it-services, non-profit, on-the-move
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Scott Stevenson of Ashley Ridge High School as Educator of the Month
December 19, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dorchester County School District Two’s Scott Stevenson of Ashley Ridge High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Fairways of Philanthropy: Caledonia, True Blue tee time specials to benefit Project Golf
December 19, 2023
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of golf-rich South Carolina’s top 5 public courses, are offering holiday specials that will delight players and benefit Project Golf, a…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: on-the-move, sports
Partnership helps small farmers in SC achieve key food safety certification
December 19, 2023
With Duke Energy Donation, Program is ‘Closing the GAP’ for Farmers A new partnership is helping more South Carolina farmers show buyers their commitment to food safety. The South Carolina…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: agriculture, energy, on-the-move
Residents at South Bay at Mount Pleasant are catalysts for new fundraising participation options for LOWVELO.
December 19, 2023
“Cancer has affected us all, so we who survive do what we can to support the continuing research,” said Roberta Price, a resident of South Bay at Mount Pleasant senior…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
A.C. Flora orchestra director named one of 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference by SB&O Magazine
December 19, 2023
A.C. Flora High School orchestra director Jarvernique Tinsley has been named one of 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference by School Band and Orchestra (SB&O) Magazine. A.C. Flora High School…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Newberry College launches master’s in criminal justice
December 19, 2023
The 12-month online program is the college’s third offered graduate degree Newberry College is pleased to announce the addition of its third graduate program: a Master of Arts in criminal…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Approximately 2,000 students set to graduate in December
December 19, 2023
Approximately 2,000 students are set to earn bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Clemson University in December. Doctoral hooding will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20 in the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
AllSouth Federal Credit Union opens new branch on Parklane Road
December 19, 2023
AllSouth Federal Credit Union has opened their new full-service branch located at 8352 Parklane Road near Farrow Road in Columbia. The new location, designed by Studio 2LR and built by…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, construction, non-profit, on-the-move
Academy Street Bypass Debuts
December 19, 2023
With the addition of a second right-turn lane from East North Street to North Academy, a faster route around downtown is now available for motorists. City engineers added the second…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Battle at BullStreet is back March 2, 2024
December 19, 2023
Clemson and USC baseball teams renew rivalry at Segra Park The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Clemson University and University of South Carolina athletic departments, announced that Segra Park…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, sports
Trident United Way announces new Chief Impact Officer
December 19, 2023
Natasha Chatman will join the organization in February 2024 Trident United Way announced the appointment of Natasha Chatman as Chief Impact Officer. Chatman is currently the Chief Operations & Compliance…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
CSU presents endowed scholarship in honor of Keith and Deborah Summey
December 19, 2023Charleston Southern University announces the establishment of The Keith and Deborah Summey Family Endowed Scholarship to honor the Summey’s record of public service. Keith Summey is retiring this month after…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
