CARTA to offer free service on Election Day – November 6
October 25, 2018
Lowcountry residents can roll to the polls at no cost Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) service will be free on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the transit agency announced…
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Lowcountry Livability PAC endorses Joe Boykin for County Council
October 25, 2018The Lowcountry Livability Political Action Committee (LLPAC) (http://livabilitypac.org) today announced its endorsement of Joe Boykin for Charleston County Council. Mr. Boykin is running against incumbent Anna Johnson for the district…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in lease of 5955 Core Rd, suite 522
October 25, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord, Greenville Corporate, LLC, in the lease of 7,008 SF of space at 5955 Core Rd, Suite 522. Mike…
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Caldwell Commercial represents tenant in lease of 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC
October 25, 2018Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant, Beacon Association Management, in the lease of 1,112 square feet of space at 1064 Gardner Road in Charleston. Brett Schleifer…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 25, 2018It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
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Career & job Fair 2019 @ SHHS
October 25, 2018Spring Hill High School Careers Pathway Magnet cordially invites you to participate with our first Career & Job Fair on Friday, January 18, 2019, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at…
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The Cliffs expands Cycling Program with Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde
October 25, 2018The Cliffs announced that Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde have joined The Cliffs’ team of cycling guides. They will work with current director of cycling, George Hincapie, to expand…
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Cynthia Yoshida joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 25, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Cynthia Yoshida has joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as a sales associate. Yoshida earned a bachelors of arts in economics…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport September passenger traffic continues upward trend
October 25, 2018
Passenger traffic at Columbia Metropolitan Airport continues its growth trend with an 8.48% increase in departing passengers September year-to-date over the same nine month period in 2017. In the month…
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West Columbia Beautification Foundation is paving the way in the newest West Columbia Park
October 25, 2018
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is selling a limited amount of commemorative bricks to be placed in the newest West Columbia All-Inclusive Park – Everyone – Every Ability – A…
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Kevin Gause named leader for Wells Fargo’s business banking team in Pee Dee
October 25, 2018
Continuing to serve the financial needs of its Business Banking Group (BBG) customers, Wells Fargo & Company announced that Kevin Gause has been named Pee Dee Market President. Gause will…
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Art & Essay Contest Announcement
October 25, 2018
Every Year the Atlantic Institute has an Art & Essay contest for Middle and High School students with amazing prizes. This year’s theme is: “Building Community: The Role of Teens.” If…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum receives federal funding to address statewide educational challenges
October 25, 2018
EdVenture Children’s Museum has been awarded two federal grants totaling $397,493 from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in support of its statewide early education and youth development…
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Teal Pumpkins Mean Understanding and Safety
October 25, 2018
By Mark Mozingo Halloween kicks off the holiday season and for most families, it is a fun, active time. But for some, especially the families in our special needs…
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Are you actually saving money by renting?
October 25, 2018By William R. Jeter As a 27-year-old financial advisor, between my friends and clients, I am frequently questioned about whether or not to the rent or buy. Owning a…
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Opportunity Zones = Help for Lagging Economies
October 25, 2018South Carolina’s Department of Commerce is laying groundwork for participation in a new community development program – Opportunity Zones – established by Congress as part of 2017’s Tax Cuts and…
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Estate planning for digital assets
October 25, 2018By Laird W. Green, CFP® You may have decided who inherits Grandma’s favorite vase at your death, but have you determined who gets your pictures on Shutterfly? Today, almost…
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Opportunity Zones = Help for Lagging Economies
October 25, 2018
South Carolina’s Department of Commerce is laying groundwork for participation in a new community development program – Opportunity Zones – established by Congress as part of 2017’s Tax Cuts and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Estate planning for digital assets
October 25, 2018
By Laird W. Green, CFP® You may have decided who inherits Grandma’s favorite vase at your death, but have you determined who gets your pictures on Shutterfly? Today, almost…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Are you actually saving money by renting?
October 25, 2018
By William R. Jeter As a 27-year-old financial advisor, between my friends and clients, I am frequently questioned about whether or not to the rent or buy. Owning a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Career & job Fair 2019 @ SHHS
October 25, 2018
Spring Hill High School Careers Pathway Magnet cordially invites you to participate with our first Career & Job Fair on Friday, January 18, 2019, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at…
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Growl at the Moon; Final Saturday in Oz, Oct. 27
October 24, 2018
Growl at the Moon, Thursday, Oct. 25 The museum is traveling back in time to the 80’s in celebration of its 30th anniversary for the 5th annual Growl at the…
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S.C. Philharmonic opens Tech Rehearsal to sold out Halloween at Hogwarts concert
October 24, 2018Join Us for the Sunday Morning Rehearsal with Behind-the-Scenes Magic For the second year in a row the South Carolina Philharmonic sold out a family pops concert with Halloween at Hogwarts on…
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Nutramax Laboratories expanding Lancaster County operations
October 24, 2018
Company investing $20 million to create 225 new jobs Nutramax Laboratories and its family of companies, a leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplement products for people and their pets, are…
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Giving Olympia’s Ra Obelisk a refresh
October 24, 2018One Columbia and Columbia Development Corp partner to restore the mural One Columbia for Arts and History and the Columbia Development Corporation have partnered to complete a restoration of the…
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Lexington District One celebrates 30 Teachers of the Year
October 24, 2018The certified staff at each of Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools recently chose one certified teacher to represent them in the district’s 2018–2019 Teacher of the Year selection…
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The Honor Project raises nearly $26,000 for its 4th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament Charitable Beneficiaries
October 24, 2018The Honor Project’s 4th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament took place on September 6th, 2018 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club. The tournament benefited two local charities: Happy Wheels, a charitable organization…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 24, 2018It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
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AT&T names Jane Sosebee as South Carolina President
October 24, 2018
Jane Sosebee will be the new state president for AT&T* in South Carolina. A 39-year veteran of AT&T and its predecessor companies, Sosebee was previously Director of Legislative Affairs. She…
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Local non-profit to host 25th anniversary celebration
October 24, 2018In honor of 25 years protecting and restoring the Reedy River Through education, action, and advocacy, Friends of the Reedy River hosts a 25th Anniversary Celebration this fall at The…
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Organizations around the Upstate come together to celebrate 100 years since the end of WWI
October 24, 2018The Charlie Daniels Band, aerial tributes from the Warbirds Flyover Team, free-fall parachute demonstrations and fireworks are all part of a Veterans’ Day Celebration at Fluor Feld this year. Remember…
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Ten at the Top announces finalists for 2018 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Grants
October 24, 2018Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration, partnerships and strategic planning across the Upstate, has announced the finalists for the 2018 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community…
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Rebuild Upstate’s West Greenville Initiative gets boost from cryptocurrency community
October 24, 2018Rebuild Upstate along with Brickyard, a local business incubator, used out-of-the box thinking in the new economy market to kelp kick start a housing renovation project . Brickyard leadership became…
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Abacus Planning Group announces Kevin Draudt has completed CFP® Certification
October 24, 2018Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Kevin R. Draudt has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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United Community Mortgage Services strengthens team with Jason Hultgren
October 24, 2018United Community Bank has announced the addition of industry veteran Jason Hultgren to its growing mortgage team. In his role as Senior Vice President/Director of Mortgage Sales, Hultgren will utilize…
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Rachel Degen joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 24, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Rachel Degen has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Born and raised in South Carolina, Degen has lived…
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Richland County CASA receives national grant to benefit more children
October 24, 2018
The National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) awarded a $35,000 Program Expansion Grant to Richland County CASA to recruit, screen and train more local volunteers to serve children who experience…
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South Carolina expands economic development incentives
October 24, 2018New developments in South Carolina (Senate Bill 1043) will affect eligibility requirements for the Job Development Credit and introduce a new Agribusiness Service-Related Facility Credit. Below is a summary of the updates. Agribusiness…
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Philip Vann elected to Board of Directors of Children’s Trust of South Carolina
October 24, 2018
Colliers International’s Philip Vann was elected to the Children’s Trust of South Carolina Board of Directors. “Being elected to serve on the Children’s Trust of South Carolina’s Board of Directors…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2018
October 24, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the third…
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The Honor Project raises nearly $26,000 for its 4th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament Charitable Beneficiaries
October 24, 2018The Honor Project’s 4th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament took place on September 6th, 2018 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club. The tournament benefited two local charities: Happy Wheels, a charitable organization…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2018
October 24, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the third…
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Lexington District One celebrates 30 Teachers of the Year
October 24, 2018The certified staff at each of Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools recently chose one certified teacher to represent them in the district’s 2018–2019 Teacher of the Year selection…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 24, 2018
It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Colliers Report: Demand is keeping pace with construction
October 23, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2018 CHARLESTON | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The demand for Charleston industrial space is high and the market absorbed 923,455 square feet this quarter. Construction is…
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SC Ports reports first quarter fiscal year growth
October 23, 2018The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported a 7.5 percent fiscal year-over-year container volume growth of twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) through September. SCPA has handled 580,361 TEUs since July,…
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SC Ports celebrates 5 years of success at Inland Port Greer
October 23, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) held a celebration to mark five years of success at Inland Port Greer, a momentous occasion marked by the facility handling its 446,280 rail…
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Charleston Dermatology opens satellite office in West Ashley
October 23, 2018
Charleston Dermatology, a North Charleston-based medical practice, has opened a satellite office in West Ashley. Dr. Adam Sperduto, one of the practice’s three founders, is seeing patients on Fridays between…
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Charleston County School District receives Accreditation from AdvancED
October 23, 2018The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees learned Monday afternoon that the district will receive its first-ever system-wide accreditation from AdvancED, the world’s foremost education accrediting agency. AdvancED…
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Charleston’s iconic RTW celebrating 40 years on King Street
October 23, 2018
Designers from around the world scheduled to attend celebration of upscale women’s fashion store in Charleston. Defining personal style since 1978, RTW has been Charleston’s premier fashion specialty store, located…
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