Mullikin to retire from S.C. State Guard
November 25, 2018Two-star commander will step down as head of historic state defense force MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS STOWE “TOM” MULLIKIN will retire from command of the all-volunteer South Carolina State Guard (SCSG)…
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Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
November 25, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC supports programming for blind and visually impaired adults in the Tri-County
November 25, 2018$5,000 Grant Awarded to the Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Association…
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First Horizon Foundation’s grant process live
November 25, 2018Fresh off of the 25 Years of Giving Campaign, the First Horizon Foundation is accepting nonprofit funding requests for its next grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to submit their…
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First Horizon Foundation’s grant process live
November 25, 2018
Fresh off of the 25 Years of Giving Campaign, the First Horizon Foundation is accepting nonprofit funding requests for its next grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to submit their…
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Mullikin to retire from S.C. State Guard
November 25, 2018
Two-star commander will step down as head of historic state defense force MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS STOWE “TOM” MULLIKIN will retire from command of the all-volunteer South Carolina State Guard (SCSG)…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives $41.4 million federal funding
November 23, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced $41.4 million for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project in the Fiscal Year 19 Work Plan, funds that will further the progress of…
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Hunter Adams joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
November 23, 2018Attorney Hunter Adams has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. He practices in the areas of automobile liability, civil litigation, premises liability, and insurance coverage. Hunter was born…
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Lott to command S.C.’s state defense force
November 23, 2018Nationally acclaimed sheriff will become head of the South Carolina State Guard Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will assume command of the historic S.C. State Guard (SCSG), Dec. 1, 2018.…
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Lott to command S.C.’s state defense force
November 23, 2018
Nationally acclaimed sheriff will become head of the South Carolina State Guard Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will assume command of the historic S.C. State Guard (SCSG), Dec. 1, 2018.…
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Hunter Adams joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
November 23, 2018
Attorney Hunter Adams has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. He practices in the areas of automobile liability, civil litigation, premises liability, and insurance coverage. Hunter was born…
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ROI Commercial sells office building on Elmwood Avenue
November 21, 2018ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, sold an office building at 907 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia SC. The building sold for $240,500 and is approximately 1600 square feet.…
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ROI Commercial sells office building on Elmwood Avenue
November 21, 2018
ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, sold an office building at 907 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia SC. The building sold for $240,500 and is approximately 1600 square feet.…
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Museum announces new Black Friday offer to see Polar Express 4D Experience free, Nov. 23 – 25
November 20, 2018
The South Carolina State Museum is gearing up for the holiday season with the triumphant return of its celebrated holiday shows. New this year, guests will have an opportunity to…
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USC’s 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference – December 4
November 20, 2018
USC’s 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference to tackle forecast, opportunity zones and wages Dec. 4 The Darla Moore School of Business will hold its 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the…
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Columbia City Ballet’s Nutcracker brings “Broadway show of the holidays” to Koger Center – the timeless holiday tradition returns to Columbia for its 58th season
November 20, 2018The Columbia City Ballet returns with its award-winning Nutcracker to Columbia for its 58th season of this cherished holiday classic. Executive and Artistic Director, William Starrett, has created a captivating…
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Town Theatre presents Home for the Holidays
November 20, 2018Join Town Theatre for a special holiday event, Home for the Holidays, featuring classic holiday songs from the funny to the formal. Vocalists include and Josh Finch (Big…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank is supporting #GivingTuesday by raising funds for holiday meals
November 20, 2018The Lowcountry Food Bank is Supporting #GivingTuesday by Raising Funds for Holiday Meals This #GivingTuesday, the Lowcountry Food Bank will celebrate giving by raising funds that could feed 150,000 individuals…
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LHS wins film competition by showing kindness
November 20, 2018A short film created by Lexington High TV crew members Hayden S. Boozer, Josh T. Carroll, William C. Crouch, Chase A. Dadabo, Greer E. Fowler, Valerie C. Heaton, Payton…
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District scores The State’s Best Public School District
November 20, 2018Readers of The State newspaper voted Lexington District One the Best Public School District for the fourth year running. The district also received the award in 2015, 2016 and 2017.…
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Bethany Thompson joins FinTrust Capital Advisors
November 20, 2018FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Bethany Thompson has been selected for the position of Client Service Administrator. She will focus on maintaining client relationships and assisting clients with their service…
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Five Richland Two supporters awarded inaugural Order the Flame
November 20, 2018
Five longtime supporters of Richland School District Two have been awarded the inaugural and prestigious Richland Two Order the Flame. The first class of inductees are Anna Love Boyd (deceased),…
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Celebrate the holiday season at Barefoot Landing
November 20, 2018Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, the area’s only waterway shopping, dining and entertainment complex, is celebrating the holiday season with a variety of fun activities the entire family will…
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Ten at the Top & Spartanburg Chamber partnering to host Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development event
November 20, 2018Ten at the Top, in partnership with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, presents Fostering an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Upstate, a program designed to build regional entrepreneurial ecosystems by…
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Spartanburg leaders reconnect to recognize 15 years of Grassroots Leadership Development Institute
November 20, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation held its first reunion to reconnect graduates of the Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) in recognition of the initiative’s 15th year. The event featured a special…
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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service
November 20, 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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City of Columbia accepting applications for Community Promotions Grants
November 20, 2018
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Community Promotions Grants. This grant is generally for organizations that do not qualify for Hospitality nor Accommodations Tax funding and meet…
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Bethany Thompson joins FinTrust Capital Advisors
November 20, 2018
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Bethany Thompson has been selected for the position of Client Service Administrator. She will focus on maintaining client relationships and assisting clients with their service…
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District scores The State’s Best Public School District
November 20, 2018
Readers of The State newspaper voted Lexington District One the Best Public School District for the fourth year running. The district also received the award in 2015, 2016 and 2017.…
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Town Theatre presents Home for the Holidays
November 20, 2018Join Town Theatre for a special holiday event, Home for the Holidays, featuring classic holiday songs from the funny to the formal. Vocalists include and Josh Finch (Big…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service
November 20, 2018
Southeastern 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…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, transportation
Columbia City Ballet’s Nutcracker brings “Broadway show of the holidays” to Koger Center – the timeless holiday tradition returns to Columbia for its 58th season
November 20, 2018
The Columbia City Ballet returns with its award-winning Nutcracker to Columbia for its 58th season of this cherished holiday classic. Executive and Artistic Director, William Starrett, has created a captivating…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
LHS wins film competition by showing kindness
November 20, 2018A short film created by Lexington High TV crew members Hayden S. Boozer, Josh T. Carroll, William C. Crouch, Chase A. Dadabo, Greer E. Fowler, Valerie C. Heaton, Payton…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
The Lowcountry Food Bank is supporting #GivingTuesday by raising funds for holiday meals
November 20, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank is Supporting #GivingTuesday by Raising Funds for Holiday Meals This #GivingTuesday, the Lowcountry Food Bank will celebrate giving by raising funds that could feed 150,000 individuals…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
JacksonBuilt Custom Homes receives three PRISM Awards for Craftsmanship, Marketing
November 19, 2018
JacksonBuilt Custom Homes was awarded three PRISM Awards by the Charleston Home Builders Association at its awards ceremony on Nov. 2. JacksonBuilt was honored in the categories of Magazine Ad, Product Brochure…
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Nominations being accepted for 2019 “Harold Koon Award for Excellence in Volunteer Service”
November 19, 2018
The city of Charleston Business and Neighborhood Services division is now accepting nominations for the 21st annual “Harold Koon Award for Excellence in Volunteer Service.” City residents are invited to nominate…
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SC Ports announces 2019 Port Ambassadors
November 19, 2018South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced its 2018-2019 Port Ambassadors class, consisting of 25 delegates who will complete a nine-month program that immerses participants into Port operations, economic development, and…
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Pete Harper, CCIM and Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM represented the landlord in the lease of 2,882 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
November 19, 2018Pete Harper, CCIM and Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of the Atrium want to congratulate Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company on their…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer completes 115,764 SF lease in Spartanburg
November 19, 2018Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the completion of a 115,764 square foot lease of industrial space to GSP North America Co. Inc. at 2725 New Cut…
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Youth Apprentices can help to build a strong workforce
November 19, 2018Representatives from business, industry and education gathered November 15 to discuss ways they can partner with Tri-County Technical College to create work-based learning and youth apprenticeship experiences that can supply…
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City working to help motorists traveling on Woodruff Road
November 19, 2018With the holiday season quickly approaching, and so many popular shopping destinations located on Woodruff Road, the City of Greenville is again taking preventive measures to help manage traffic. Beginning…
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Successful Charleston and South Carolina trade mission to Panama City, Republic of Panama
November 19, 2018Charleston Sister Cities International and South Carolina Department of Commerce Partner to Promote Trade Charleston Sister Cities International (CSCI) in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) report that their recent Trade Mission to Panama City, Panama was a success. As a result of the Trade Mission visit October…
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North Carolina Utilities Commission approves Dominion Energy-SCANA combination
November 19, 2018
The proposed combination of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE : D) and SCANA Corporation (NYSE : SCG) has received the approval of the North Carolina Utilities Commission. It is the sixth…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new Personal Lines Practice Leader
November 19, 2018HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Southeast headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 19
November 19, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/16/2018 to 11/22/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fantastic Beasts: Crimes Of Grindelwald PG13 Warner Bros. 1…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis appoints Melissa Simmons to expanded role at State Treasurer’s office
November 19, 2018Banking Division Director to Add Investment Management to Duties South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has appointed Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP as Director of Banking and Investments for the agency.…
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Soda City relaunches beautiful new website
November 19, 2018
Soda City Partners with Local Digital Marketing Company, Designs by Kessler, to Redesign Website . Local event company, Soda City launched a brand new website on November 17, 2018. The…
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Locally owned Midlands Media Group purchases WZMJ 93.1 FM Lexington/Columbia SC
November 19, 2018Midlands Media Group, LLC, led by Columbia residents Kirk Litton and Keith Stover, has added to its local presence by purchasing station WZMJ 93.1 from Lake Murray Communications. The purchase marks another step in the…
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Crafty Feast announces vendors for 10th annual indie craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9
November 19, 2018Shop and stroll on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s one-stop handmade shopping market for thousands of attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted goods from across the Southeast…
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8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama set for January 18 to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
November 19, 2018The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama on Fri., January 18, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charleston Visitor Center…
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