GIS technology available to you
February 13, 2019by Katie Ritchie Have you heard of geographic information systems (GIS)? It’s a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Grounded in geography science, GIS serves many practical purposes. Lexington…
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On the Table Survey results show optimism and engagement in community
February 13, 2019Central Carolina Community Foundation launches Beyond the Table mini-grants to continue the conversations that began at the first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center…
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Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and parade set for Sat., March 2 at City Roots
February 13, 2019The ninth annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras-columbia-festival-2019-tickets-55176990865 and parade will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at City Roots Farm in downtown Columbia, S.C.’s Rosewood neighborhood. Hosted by the…
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AIA honors 1×1 Design President Asheley Scott St. John with national award
February 13, 20191×1 Design Congratulates President Asheley Scott St. John on 2019 AIA Young Architects Award from National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects The team at 1×1 Design proudly announces…
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Future engineers invited to Engineers Week Open House – February 16
February 13, 2019“How do drones and airplanes fly? Why do boats float? How do hybrid cars work? Who programs robots and my favorite computer games?” If you’re the parent of a curious…
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NAI Columbia closes 62 acre West Columbia land sale
February 13, 2019NAI Columbia announced the sale of ±62.95 acres of land located on Jessamine Road in West Columbia, SC. Senior brokers Patrick Chambers and Ben Kelly, CCIM represented the seller in…
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AIA honors 1×1 Design President Asheley Scott St. John with national award
February 13, 2019
1×1 Design Congratulates President Asheley Scott St. John on 2019 AIA Young Architects Award from National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects The team at 1×1 Design proudly announces…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
GIS technology available to you
February 13, 2019
by Katie Ritchie Have you heard of geographic information systems (GIS)? It’s a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Grounded in geography science, GIS serves many practical purposes. Lexington…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, on-the-move, technology
Future engineers invited to Engineers Week Open House – February 16
February 13, 2019“How do drones and airplanes fly? Why do boats float? How do hybrid cars work? Who programs robots and my favorite computer games?” If you’re the parent of a curious…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, engineering, on-the-move
NAI Columbia closes 62 acre West Columbia land sale
February 13, 2019
NAI Columbia announced the sale of ±62.95 acres of land located on Jessamine Road in West Columbia, SC. Senior brokers Patrick Chambers and Ben Kelly, CCIM represented the seller in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and parade set for Sat., March 2 at City Roots
February 13, 2019
The ninth annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras-columbia-festival-2019-tickets-55176990865 and parade will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at City Roots Farm in downtown Columbia, S.C.’s Rosewood neighborhood. Hosted by the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Ransomware webinar on Feb. 20 aims to help businesses avoid cyber attacks
February 13, 2019
Ransomware is the biggest cybersecurity threat facing businesses in 2019, with an estimated 4,000 ransomware attacks occurring daily. What’s more, a recent report on South Carolina Public Radio stated that…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Madison Younginer as Account Manager
February 13, 2019
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with an office in Irmo, has added Madison Younginer to its business development team as Account Manager. Younginer comes to CarolinaPower following 10 years…
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Henry Haitz joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as Charleston market leader
February 13, 2019
Former publisher of The State newspaper joins prominent Southeast insurance brokerage HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Henry…
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On the Table Survey results show optimism and engagement in community
February 13, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation launches Beyond the Table mini-grants to continue the conversations that began at the first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, philanthropy
Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant funding Fiscal Year 2019/2020
February 12, 2019The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2020 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.) Applications are due by…
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Applications open for Mayor’s Youth Commission
February 12, 2019The Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families is currently accepting applications from high school students who are interested in joining the Mayor’s Youth Commission. Youth must be in good…
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Pete Harper, CCIM and Cameron Yost represented the landlord in the lease of 2,591 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
February 12, 2019Pete Harper, CCIM and Cameron Yost of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of The Atrium want to congratulate Brooks Styles on the recent lease renewal at…
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Lee & Associates announces lease in Cayce
February 12, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR and Jon-Michael Brock of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Tenant in the lease of a 20,000 SF industrial facility located at 1303 Dunbar Road in Cayce,…
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Forts Sumter and Moultrie legislation passes U.S. Senate
February 12, 2019
This afternoon the United States Senate passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act as part of a larger federal lands package. Scott’s…
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Foxbank Plantation celebrates new pool
February 12, 2019Local community ready to dive in summer 2019 Moncks Corner, SC – Foxbank Plantation in Moncks Corner is thrilled to announce the opening of a second pool in the neighborhood…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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Drs. Thom & Betty Gelardi Student Center opens on Sherman College campus
February 12, 2019Sherman College Founder Dr. Thom Gelardi and President Dr. Edwin Cordero at the newly completed Gelardi Student Center at Sherman College of Chiropractic Sherman College of Chiropractic celebrated…
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The Heirloom Companies craft feature staircase and chandelier for new United Community Bank in Spartanburg
February 12, 2019The Heirloom Companies is honored to have crafted the signature staircase and chandelier for Spartanburg, S.C.’s new United Community Bank, located at the corner of Pine and East Main Streets.…
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Ten at the Top (TATT) to host the PIQUE: An Upstate young professionals conference on March 25
February 12, 2019Ten at the Top (TATT) will host the PIQUE, an event focusing on the collaboration and connection of young professionals in the ten-county Upstate, which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville,…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 12, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, transportation
SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders from across Palmetto state to Board of Directors
February 12, 2019Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less than two years after initiating a comprehensive relaunch of the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
Stars and Strikes brings new family entertainment to Irmo
February 12, 2019
Georgia-based Stars and Strikes recently announced plans to open a new family entertainment center in Irmo, South Carolina in the 4th Quarter of 2019, their second location in South Carolina. The 50,000 square foot facility located at 800…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Serve & Connect to expand ‘Greg’s Groceries’
February 12, 2019
Dominion Energy has awarded a $10,000 grant to Serve & Connect to support Greg’s Groceries. An initiative within Serve & Connect’s Compassionate Acts Program, Greg’s Groceries provides officers with boxes…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
February 12, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking five (5) Applicants. The purpose of BPAC…
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GSSM honors Dr. Julian Smith III with Distinguished Research Leadership Award
February 11, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Dr. Julian Smith III with its 2019 Distinguished Research Leadership Award during the School’s 30th annual Research Colloquium Saturday,…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/08/2019 to 02/14/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part PG Warner…
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training offered at Drew Wellness Center
February 11, 2019
Lifeguard Certification Training The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will offer American Red Cross lifeguard certification training for the City of Columbia’s 2019 swim season. Lifeguard training will be held…
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Lee & Associates Charleston officially announces new tenant to be joining Meeting Street Lofts
February 11, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston announced a new lease for 601 Meeting Street (Meeting Street Lofts). We have leased Suite 140 to Gale, LLC for a new Italian restaurant concept and…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area
February 11, 2019
DSC Sales Inc. leased 2,545 square feet at 4365 Dorchester Rd., Bldg. 200 in North Charleston, SC. Matthew Pickard handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant. Ramey Kemp…
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Former local NBC News Anchor Michael Maely joins LHWH as Business Development Director
February 11, 2019
Michael Maely, the original Main News Anchor at WMBF News, has joined LHWH Advertising and Public Relations, located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as Business Development Director. Maely’s broadcast news career began after graduating…
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Colliers Report: Columbia non-core centers outperformed core centers
February 11, 2019
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2018 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways Two new shopping centers were delivered to the Columbia retail market this quarter, adding 142,736 square feet. Core and non-core…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
February 11, 2019
Colliers International, South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Allen Wilkerson represented the buyer in the purchase of…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications director
February 11, 2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Alex Clark has been promoted and will serve as the agency’s marketing and communications director. Clark will lead the department’s strategic marketing and communications…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 11, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, transportation
SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders from across Palmetto state to Board of Directors
February 11, 2019Tom McKenna – Chief Operating Officer, Thorne is pictured Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less…
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YWCA Greater Charleston hires social justice and women’s empowerment coordinators
February 11, 2019In December, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Tina L. Singleton (pictured) and Djuanna Brockington to its staff. Singleton serves as the nonprofit’s first-ever social justice coordinator, a newly created position. No stranger…
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Palmetto Promise Institute President to lead key education committee
February 11, 2019PPI President Ellen Weaver to focus on student success, innovation, transparency and meaningful accountability as new chair of South Carolina’s Education Oversight Committee Palmetto Promise Institute Founding President and CEO…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces promotion of Richards H. Green as new Commissioner of Banking
February 11, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Richards H. Green has been promoted to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
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SCE&G customers to see benefits of Dominion Energy-SCANA merger beginning with February bills
February 11, 2019
SCE&G implementing lower electric bills in February Further reductions in May for fuel and DSM riders Company addresses customer questions about cash refunds Beginning with the February billing cycle, customers…
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Council approves spending $150,000 to assist Allen Benedict Court residents
February 11, 2019
Richland County Council is pledging $150,000 and seeking to enhance the efforts of social service agencies to aid the displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court Apartments. At its meeting Feb.…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019
By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders to Board of Directors
February 8, 2019Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less than two years after initiating a comprehensive relaunch of the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
Charleston, Greenville land investment banking firm
February 8, 2019
Global finance executives launch Charles Towne Holdings Armed with nearly a century of Wall Street and global markets experience, a collection of Charleston deal makers has partnered to create Charles Towne…
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