City Manager Spotlight – February 2019
February 7, 2019
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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Community management leaders SCS and CAMS announce official alliance
February 7, 2019Firms join forces after years of working together in the Carolinas, expanding reach to more than 600 associations South Carolina-based community association management firm Southern Community Services (SCS) has joined…
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South Carolina staffing firm Hire Dynamics honored as industry leader for 10th consecutive year
February 7, 2019Hire Dynamics, a staffing services provider with 34 branches throughout the Southeast, is proud to receive ClearlyRated’s 2019 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for service excellence. With its…
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Capital Rotarians Hear Mid-Year Highlights
February 7, 2019At a mid-year assembly Feb. 6 to review Capital Rotary’s accomplishments to date in the 2018-2019 Rotary year, president Philip Flynn shared highlights that included: • Making $1,500 in charitable…
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BB&T and SunTrust to combine in merger of equals
February 7, 2019
Combination of two franchises creates sixth-largest U.S. bank holding company with 275 years of combined history and culture serving clients and communities in high-growth markets Estimated net cost synergies of…
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Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., new Director of Site Development for South Carolina Power Team
February 7, 2019
South Carolina Power Team announced Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., as its new Director of Site Development. Rebecca will assist with product development efforts for SC Power Team. Her primary focus…
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South Carolina staffing firm Hire Dynamics honored as industry leader for 10th consecutive year
February 7, 2019
Hire Dynamics, a staffing services provider with 34 branches throughout the Southeast, is proud to receive ClearlyRated’s 2019 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for service excellence. With its…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: employment-agencies, on-the-move
Capital Rotarians Hear Mid-Year Highlights
February 7, 2019
At a mid-year assembly Feb. 6 to review Capital Rotary’s accomplishments to date in the 2018-2019 Rotary year, president Philip Flynn shared highlights that included: • Making $1,500 in charitable…
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Communications consultant joins Capital Rotary
February 7, 2019
New 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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Community management leaders SCS and CAMS announce official alliance
February 7, 2019
Firms join forces after years of working together in the Carolinas, expanding reach to more than 600 associations South Carolina-based community association management firm Southern Community Services (SCS) has joined…
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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant funding fiscal year 2019/2020
February 6, 2019
The 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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New internship program for women in sport and entertainment management
February 6, 2019
The University of South Carolina and Monumental Sports & Entertainment are proud to announce a new internship program for female students majoring in sport and entertainment management. The partnership will…
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Palmetto Place extends programs and housing options for homeless youth
February 6, 2019
Palmetto Place recently extended the services it offers through its Unaccompanied Youth Program with the introduction of two new initiatives. The Aftercare Services Program and Host Home Program will offer…
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Recognition for Paul Harris Donors
February 6, 2019Capital Rotary members Jay von Kolnitz (right in photo) and Jack Williamson (center) were recognized by club president Philip Flynn (left) on Feb. 6 for their latest donations to The…
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SC Farm Bureau Women donate to local charity
February 6, 2019
The Ronald McDonald House in Columbia received more than $3,200 in food and donations from a fundraiser conducted by the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (SCFB) Central District County Women’s…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 announces class project
February 6, 2019
Leadership Columbia partners with the Babcock Center As part of the Leadership Columbia program, each class choses a project that makes an impact in the community. This year, after receiving RFPs…
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Mashburn begins construction on first 5-story tilt up building in South Carolina
February 6, 2019
On Wednesday, February 6th, Mashburn Construction announced the construction of the first 5-story tilt up building in South Carolina. HCP, Inc. and its partner, Grand Strand Medical Center (HCA), announced…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers
February 6, 2019The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) announced the election of officers for 2019. Cam Crawford, President and CEO of the Forestry Association of South Carolina, was elected Chairman. Harry L. Ott,…
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Ten at the Top announces Board of Director additions
February 6, 2019Ten at the Top (TATT), a non-profit organization created to foster collaboration and planning in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has announced its new board members for the 2019-2021 term. They…
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The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby coming May 4th
February 6, 2019The Reedy River Duck Derby is back to celebrate the 15th year of the annual fundraiser that sends more than 10,000 yellow rubber ducks over the Reedy River Falls. The…
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Columbia Design League hosts rolling tour of growing BullStreet District, Sat. Feb. 9
February 6, 2019Attendees of “Meet the Designer: BullStreet by Bus” can explore changing grounds and buildings through guided tour on Saturday, Feb. 9. The Columbia Design League, an affiliate group of the…
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Village Idiot Pizza introduces “Pizza-gram” package with heart-shaped toppings, candy and old-school valentine
February 6, 2019Columbia, S.C. hot spot also challenges fans to write love poem to win free Valentine delivery from Jingles the Jester Through Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019) Village Idiot Pizza…
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North Carolina Warehousing acquires 10-acre site for development of two industrial spec buildings in Columbia, SC
February 6, 2019After acquiring a 10-acre land site at Shop Grove Commerce Park in Columbia, SC, North Carolina Warehousing, LLC has awarded CBRE the leasing of 45,000 sq. ft. and 70,000 sq.…
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Lexington County announces new Lexington County Fire Service chief
February 6, 2019
The County of Lexington has named Mark A. Davis as the new Lexington County Fire Service fire chief, replacing former Fire Chief Brad Cox, who retired Jan. 25, 2019. Davis…
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SC Ports Authority handles record January container volume
February 6, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest January on record and 12.5 percent fiscal year-over-year growth of container volume. SCPA handled 205,689 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last month. Since…
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Immedion promotes Emily Rothweiler to Account Manager for Managed Services team
February 6, 2019Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the promotion of Emily Rothweiler to Account Manager for their Managed IT Services team. In her…
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District hires six 2018–2023 building plan architects
February 6, 2019At its Feb. 5, 2019 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees awarded architectural services contracts to six firms for upcoming school building improvement projects outlined in…
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District administrators to begin land purchase negotiations, sell bonds
February 6, 2019At its Feb. 5, 2019 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees passed a motion that begins district administrators’ negotiations for the most advantageous land sites for…
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Village Idiot Pizza introduces “Pizza-gram” package with heart-shaped toppings, candy and old-school valentine
February 6, 2019
Columbia, S.C. hot spot also challenges fans to write love poem to win free Valentine delivery from Jingles the Jester Through Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019) Village Idiot Pizza…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move
Recognition for Paul Harris Donors
February 6, 2019
Capital Rotary members Jay von Kolnitz (right in photo) and Jack Williamson (center) were recognized by club president Philip Flynn (left) on Feb. 6 for their latest donations to The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers
February 6, 2019The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) announced the election of officers for 2019. Cam Crawford, President and CEO of the Forestry Association of South Carolina, was elected Chairman. Harry L. Ott,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Columbia Design League hosts rolling tour of growing BullStreet District, Sat. Feb. 9
February 6, 2019Attendees of “Meet the Designer: BullStreet by Bus” can explore changing grounds and buildings through guided tour on Saturday, Feb. 9. The Columbia Design League, an affiliate group of the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
North Carolina Warehousing acquires 10-acre site for development of two industrial spec buildings in Columbia, SC
February 6, 2019
After acquiring a 10-acre land site at Shop Grove Commerce Park in Columbia, SC, North Carolina Warehousing, LLC has awarded CBRE the leasing of 45,000 sq. ft. and 70,000 sq.…
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Night at the State Museum, Fri., Feb. 8 – Sat., Feb. 9
February 5, 2019. . The South Carolina State Museum is giving families a chance to experience a night at the museum. Guests will get to explore the entire museum, including the new…
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Tips for Forming Healthier Beverage Habits
February 5, 2019
By Lisa Akly Prisma Health Heart Hospital dietitian If you’re looking to improve your health or lose weight, it may be prudent to take a closer look at what…
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Attorney James Bannister recognized as one of the 2019 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees
February 5, 2019James (Jim) Bannister, Managing Partner of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, has been recognized as one of the 2019 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly “Leadership in Law” honorees. This award recognizes…
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Special Olympics Polar Plunge to help support 29,000 athletes
February 5, 2019It’s Polar Plunge Season in SC! Join the fun in 2019 and You can make a difference for the athletes in South Carolina! Take the plunge and help…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer forms Board of Directors, elects Bryan Hudson, CPA, ACI as Board Chair
February 5, 2019
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS), one of the Southeast’s premier accounting and consulting firms, has enjoyed significant growth since its founding in 1991, serving a growing clientele and employing…
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County of Lexington announces new Lexington County Fire Service chief
February 5, 2019The County of Lexington has named Mark A. Davis as the new Lexington County Fire Service fire chief, replacing former Fire Chief Brad Cox, who retired Jan. 25, 2019. Davis…
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Erin Jones earns Certified Financial Planner™ certification
February 5, 2019FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Erin Jones has earned the Certified Financial Planner™ certification. This achievement adds to Erin’s list of professional credentials which include the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)…
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SCRA-led team awarded grant in U.S. Economic Development Administration competition
February 5, 2019
SCRA has been awarded approximately $750,000 in federal grant funding by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the 2018 Regional Innovation Strategies Competition. The grant will fund…
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Infinity Marketing gains Madera Residential as new client
February 5, 2019Infinity Marketing, the Upstate’s award-winning marketing firm has added Madera Residential to its lifestyle vertical client list. The agency is providing Madera with a number of services, including print and…
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Zuendt Engineering acquires Tampa area firm, opens first Florida office
February 5, 2019Zuendt Engineering has officially opened its first Florida office. The Greenville-based firm has purchased the four-person Johnson-Frey-Turzak Group in New Port Richey, part of the Tampa Bay area. The office…
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4 SC small businesses receive SC EPSCoR seed funding
February 5, 2019SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate COmpetitive Research, http://scepscoridea.org/index.html) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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Winthrop University to host Distinguished Lecture Series
February 5, 2019The 2019 SC INBRE Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by Winthrop University is supported by the South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE, http://scinbre.org). SC INBRE is…
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4 SC small businesses receive SC EPSCoR seed funding
February 5, 2019
SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate COmpetitive Research, http://scepscoridea.org/index.html) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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County of Lexington announces new Lexington County Fire Service chief
February 5, 2019
The County of Lexington has named Mark A. Davis as the new Lexington County Fire Service fire chief, replacing former Fire Chief Brad Cox, who retired Jan. 25, 2019. Davis…
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Winthrop University to host Distinguished Lecture Series
February 5, 2019The 2019 SC INBRE Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by Winthrop University is supported by the South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE, http://scinbre.org). SC INBRE is…
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Erin Jones earns Certified Financial Planner™ certification
February 5, 2019
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Erin Jones has earned the Certified Financial Planner™ certification. This achievement adds to Erin’s list of professional credentials which include the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)…
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Lee & Associates Miles Barkley assisted the buyer in the purchase of units 100 &101 located at 29 Gamecock Avenue
February 4, 2019
Miles Barkley, Broker and Principal with Lee & Associates Charleston, is pleased to have assisted the Buyer, Blue Pearl of Charleston, LLC, in the purchase of units 100 and 101…
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