Zachary Hayden joins Richardson Plowden
November 29, 2018
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Zachary B. Hayden has joined the Firm in the Columbia office as an associate attorney. Mr. Hayden will focus his practice in Medical…
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Charleston County School Board of Trustees approves 2018-2020 goals
November 28, 2018The Charleston County School Board of Trustees approved strategic goals presented Monday night by School Superintendent Dr. Gerrita Postlewait. The 2018-20 goals are derived from the Charleston County School District’s…
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CCSD named 2018 South Carolina Charter School Sponsor of the Year
November 28, 2018
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded the 2018 South Carolina Charter School Sponsor of the Year by the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina (PCSASC). “Charleston County…
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QEMS, Inc. announces York County operations
November 28, 2018
Quality Electronic Manufacturing Services, Inc. (QEMS), a provider of electronics manufacturing services, announced that it has located new operations in York County. The company’s $7.6 million investment is projected to…
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Trident Technical College is offering free lean manufacturing training for 84 participants through the ManuFirstSC Grant program
November 28, 2018
The demand for workers in high-tech lean manufacturing is expected to continue to surge in the Lowcountry in the coming years and Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes new hires across the Carolinas
November 28, 2018
Nexsen Pruet, one of the Carolinas’ largest law firms, is pleased to announce the addition of six young professionals – four associate attorneys, one staff attorney and one governmental affairs…
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Clyburn elected Majority Whip
November 28, 2018
Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected him by acclamation to be Majority Whip in the 116th Congress: “I thank all my House…
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State Museum opens 30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibit
November 28, 2018
The Museum announced the “Best in Show” awards, selected from the new 30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibit, now open in the Lipscomb Art Gallery. The exhibit is comprised of over 60…
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BIA elects 2019 leadership
November 28, 2018Jennifer Harding was elected as 2019 President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA), at the Annual Meeting of the Membership held October 9, 2018. She will…
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Tim Mercer joins Bluestein Attorneys
November 28, 2018Attorney Timothy Mercer has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. He will practice exclusively in the area of Veterans Disability. Before receiving his juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina…
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Flock and Rally earns two IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
November 28, 2018Integrated communications agency earns multiple awards in marketing communication category Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with two 2018 Palmetto Awards by…
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SouthCon Building Group wins Excellence in Construction Award for Columbia Central Station Fire House Project
November 28, 2018Charleston, SC — SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, was recognized with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) highest-level award at the ABC Carolinas Chapter’s…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Activity is Up
November 28, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2018 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Statewide construction activity has risen from one year ago and the market has an optimistic business…
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Richland Two employees raise more than $128,000 for United Way of the Midlands
November 28, 2018Employees of Richland School District Two completed its annual United Way campaign where employees contributed more than $128,720. “Richland Two is a valued partner of United Way, and we thank…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Jervey Eye Group as new client
November 28, 2018Infinity Marketing is excited to announce it has added Jervey Eye Group, an Upstate eyecare provider, to its expanding client roster. Infinity will manage numerous topline media and creative services…
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Charleston Hospitality Group kicks off “Mint Julian” Drink Campaign
November 28, 2018Specialty Drink To Benefit the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC in Honor of Julian Smith Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG) has announced that in honor of good friend Julian Smith, executive…
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SC Chamber recognizes Excellence in Workplace Diversity Award honorees
November 28, 2018
The SC Chamber honored the winners and finalists of its annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards at the 39th Annual Summit at Kiawah Island on November 27, 2018. This award recognizes…
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Tim Mercer joins Bluestein Attorneys
November 28, 2018
Attorney Timothy Mercer has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. He will practice exclusively in the area of Veterans Disability. Before receiving his juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina…
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Flock and Rally earns two IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
November 28, 2018
Integrated communications agency earns multiple awards in marketing communication category Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with two 2018 Palmetto Awards by…
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BIA elects 2019 leadership
November 28, 2018
Jennifer Harding was elected as 2019 President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA), at the Annual Meeting of the Membership held October 9, 2018. She will…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Richland Two employees raise more than $128,000 for United Way of the Midlands
November 28, 2018
Employees of Richland School District Two completed its annual United Way campaign where employees contributed more than $128,720. “Richland Two is a valued partner of United Way, and we thank…
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SouthCon Building Group wins Excellence in Construction Award for Columbia Central Station Fire House Project
November 28, 2018
Charleston, SC — SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, was recognized with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) highest-level award at the ABC Carolinas Chapter’s…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation honored with 2018 Angel Award
November 27, 2018
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, is honored to be named to the 2018 Angels List by the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond. The…
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Deadline extended for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards Program
November 27, 2018
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards through Wednesday, December 19, 2018. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes…
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DHEC encourages testing for World AIDS Day 2018
November 27, 2018
The 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day will be observed this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinians to get…
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Collins & Lacy co-founder inducted into SC Lawyers Hall of Fame
November 27, 2018
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inducted Collins & Lacy co-founder Joel W. Collins, Jr. into its’ Hall of Fame at a luncheon in West Columbia on Tuesday, November 6th. This is SCLW’s inaugural Hall of Fame class. The…
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SEED architecture moves to Cottontown
November 27, 2018SEED Architecture, a full-service architecture and planning firm founded in 2015 by John K. Powell, has moved into new offices that the firm designed at 2144 Sumter St. The…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Ron Scott
November 27, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announced that Ronald T. Scott has joined the firm as an associate in the Columbia office. Ron’s practice focuses on working with local government…
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LeFever joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as an associate
November 27, 2018Grant Burnette LeFever, a Columbia native and graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as its newest associate. LeFever plans to…
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One Warm Coat names Beth W. DeWolf as President and CEO
November 27, 2018National Non-Profit One Warm Coat Appoints New President and CEO to Lead Innovation and Program Expansion One Warm Coat, a national non-profit committed to providing free warm coats to people…
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ROI Commercial assists in expansion of Burriss and Ridgeway Law Firm
November 27, 2018ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently completed an assignment for Burriss and Ridgeway Law Firm to acquire new offices and dispose of their current locations as…
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Boyd Foundation supports local conservation group
November 27, 2018The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has received a generous commitment from the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, thus enabling CLT to further their conservation mission across the midlands…
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GreenWood, Inc. achieves Carolina Star VPP status for Workplace Safety and Health
November 27, 2018GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) to participate in the Carolina Star Voluntary Protection Program…
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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Public Policy Impact grant to Institute for Child Success
November 27, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Public Policy Impact grant to Institute for Child Success, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and policy organization dedicated to the success of…
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RCAEOP announces award winners
November 27, 2018The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) has named Mr. Keith Price as its 2018 – 2019 Educational Administrator of the Year. Mr. Price serves as Assistant Superintendent…
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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service
November 27, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 65 years of quality without question service at its Florence, South Carolina, service center. Located at…
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Donate2it and Housing For All – Mount Pleasant kickoff partnership on #GivingTuesday
November 27, 2018As the season of giving arrives, Donate2it, a crowdfunding platform for Lowcountry charities, individuals and humanitarian causes is celebrating #GivingTuesday on Nov. 27 by kicking off a campaign to match…
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HSB’s Perry MacLennan graduates from SC Economic Development Institute
November 27, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Perry MacLennan, an associate in the firm’s Charleston office, recently completed the South Carolina Economic Development Institute program. A collaborative effort between…
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‘Flip & Give’ community renovation set to generate more than $100,000 for Columbia charities
November 27, 2018
With a Shandon bungalow more than halfway through an innovative, crowd-sourced renovation, the ‘Flip & Give’ project is closing in on a charitable donation that could exceed $100,000. An initiative…
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CHE unveils new website: GetSmartSC.com featuring The Palmetto Calculator
November 27, 2018
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced today it has launched a new website called GetSmartSC.com featuring the Palmetto Calculator. These tools, created in response to feedback from school counselors, parents,…
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S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director resigns
November 27, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced Cheryl Stanton’s resignation as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), effective December 7, 2018. Originally nominated to lead the agency by…
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LeFever joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as an associate
November 27, 2018
Grant Burnette LeFever, a Columbia native and graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as its newest associate. LeFever plans to…
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RCAEOP announces award winners
November 27, 2018The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) has named Mr. Keith Price as its 2018 – 2019 Educational Administrator of the Year. Mr. Price serves as Assistant Superintendent…
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One Warm Coat names Beth W. DeWolf as President and CEO
November 27, 2018
National Non-Profit One Warm Coat Appoints New President and CEO to Lead Innovation and Program Expansion One Warm Coat, a national non-profit committed to providing free warm coats to people…
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ROI Commercial assists in expansion of Burriss and Ridgeway Law Firm
November 27, 2018
ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently completed an assignment for Burriss and Ridgeway Law Firm to acquire new offices and dispose of their current locations as…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Ron Scott
November 27, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announced that Ronald T. Scott has joined the firm as an associate in the Columbia office. Ron’s practice focuses on working with local government…
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Boyd Foundation supports local conservation group
November 27, 2018
The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has received a generous commitment from the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, thus enabling CLT to further their conservation mission across the midlands…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Top Grossing Movies – November 26
November 26, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/23/2018 to 11/29/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 1 4,017 $56,237,634…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the buyer in the purchase of 12,000 SF of industrial space and 10.31 acres of land in Goose Creek, SC
November 26, 2018Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Buyer, 144 Howe Hall Rd., LLC in the purchase of 12,000 SF of industrial space and 10.31 acres of…
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Thomas Buist, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the tenant in the lease of 54,447 SF of industrial space in Summerville, SC.
November 26, 2018Thomas Buist, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Tenant in the lease of 54,447 SF of industrial space located at 328 Deming Way in Summerville, SC. John…
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