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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award
February 8, 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…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 Interactive Online Survey
February 8, 2019
The City of Columbia has released a second interactive online survey in order to gather feedback on the draft recommendations of Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of…
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SCE&G gives trees to enhance Lake Murray shoreline
February 8, 2019SCE&G, a subsidiary of Dominion Energy, will provide trees to lake property owners through the Lake Murray Shoreline Habitat Enhancement Project. The giveaway will be Friday, Feb. 22, from 1-6…
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Columbia Sailing Club announces registration is now open for junior summer sailing programs
February 8, 2019Columbia Sailing Club registration is now open for the 2019 youth summer sailing program offering 7-weeks of sailing sessions for ages 7 -17, accepting all experience levels. Sailing instruction…
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World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day announces Big Daddy Kane as its 2019 headliner
February 8, 2019
World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day is proud to announce Big Daddy Kane as its headliner for 2019. A Grammy Award-winning artist who began his career in 1986 as a member…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend
February 8, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5, 2019…
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SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders to Board of Directors
February 8, 2019
Organization’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
Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award
February 8, 2019
Southeastern 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…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 2,044 SF of Flex Space in North Charleston, SC
February 7, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord in the lease of 2,044 SF of Flex Space located at 4250 Dorchester Road in North Charleston, SC. The…
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Ashton Williams joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 7, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Ashton Williams as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Her interest in real estate was piqued when she went through her first home…
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South Carolina School Counselor and Advocate of the Year
February 7, 2019
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association announced our 2019 School Counselor Advocate of the Year, Rob Rhodes. Rhodes, the Director of School Counseling Services in Greenville County Schools has made…
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South Carolina School Counselors of the Year
February 7, 2019The Palmetto State School Counselor Association announced our 2019 School Counselors of the Year, Deborah Blume, Elementary School Counselor and Overall School Counselor of the Year and Leigh Eubanks, Middle School…
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Communications consultant joins Capital Rotary
February 7, 2019New Capital Rotary member Le Frye (center in photo) is welcomed to the club by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Lee Ann Rice after induction ceremonies Feb. 6. Frye, a…
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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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Infinity Marketing hires three spring interns
February 7, 2019Infinity Marketing, Greenville’s award-winning marketing agency, is delighted to welcome Doreen McKenzie, Austin McQuaid, and Ashley Melino to the team as interns for the upcoming spring semester, furthering its dedication…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
February 7, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Columbia Housing Authority Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside within the city limits. The mission of the Columbia Housing Authority is “to meet…
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Charter Institute at Erskine hosts public forum to address racial composition in schools
February 7, 2019
The Charter Institute at Erskine held a public forum to discuss racial composition in charter schools on Thursday, January 31 in Columbia. Charter school leaders, members of the South Carolina…
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Scott and Company announces new in-charge accountant
February 7, 2019
Scott and Company LLC announced the promotion of Elizabeth Burnett to in-charge accountant. Burnett joined Scott and Company LLC in 2017 as an associate. In her new role of in-charge…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall
February 7, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes eight students to the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of how…
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City to host Commercial Retention & Redevelopment orientation sessions
February 7, 2019
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities will host two public orientation sessions to discuss the Commercial Retention & Redevelopment (CRR) program. Participants will receive information on CRR and…
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