Save the Date: JerryFest 2018 – October 7
June 18, 2018
A Celebration of the Life and Art of Jerry Garcia For over a decade, local musicians have organized JerryFest to commemorate rock guitarist and music industry icon, Jerry Garcia. The…
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Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class announcement – June 25-27
June 18, 2018
The Lexington Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) training class which will be taught by officers who are ALSO certified R.A.D. Instructors. The…
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Bourbon presents The 2018 Great American Whiskey Fair – October 18
June 18, 2018Join Whiskey lovers from around the world on the evening of October 18th at the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley St. in Columbia SC for the LARGEST whiskey tasting in the…
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BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid changes name to Healthy Blue℠
June 18, 2018New name strengthens the focus on members and a vision for the future Effective July 1, 2018, BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid — a South Carolina Medicaid managed care plan — is changing its…
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Richland County welcomed hundreds of firefighters for training conferences
June 18, 2018Hoses, helmets and rubber boots abounded in Richland County this week as hundreds of firefighters from across the state visited the Capital County to take part in two simultaneous conferences.…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 18
June 18, 2018Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/15/2018 to 06/21/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Incredibles 2 PG Disney 1 4,410 $182,687,905 $182,687,905…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – May 2018
June 18, 2018
Unemployment rate declines to 4.0 percent, payroll employment gained 1,800 South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent from 4.2 percent in April as unemployment fell by 5,431…
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Coker College President accepts four-year contract
June 18, 2018Coker College President Dr. Robert L. Wyatt has accepted a new four-year contract offered by the college’s Board of Trustees, confirming his leadership through 2022. “We are extremely pleased and…
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“Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area” to host town hall meeting and seeks public input on planning process early findings – June 26, August 28 & 29
June 18, 2018One Columbia for Arts & History, which advises, amplifies and advocates for the unified arts and history community, announces that, as a part of “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the…
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Carolina Metal Finishing to expand Lee County operations
June 18, 2018
Family-operated company creating 20 new jobs in Bishopville, S.C. . Carolina Metal Finishing, a leader in powder coating and custom metal finishing, is expanding its existing operations in Lee County.…
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International Vitamin Corporation expanding operations in South Carolina
June 18, 2018Company produces high quality dietary supplements, plus nutritional, prescription and OTC products, for leading U.S. and global retailers and contract customers International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), which produces high quality dietary…
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HSB shareholder Elizabeth Black graduates from Leadership Columbia
June 18, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Elizabeth Black is a graduate of the Leadership Columbia Class of 2018. Leadership Columbia was founded by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce in 1972.…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced its 2018 Leadership in Diversity and Legislative Champion Awardees
June 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina will honor PASOs (Leadership in Diversity) and Representative Neal Collins (Legislative Champion) at the 2018 Leadership in Diversity & Legislative Champion Awards…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Mark S. Ward II as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant
June 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Mark S. Ward II has joined the staff as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant. In his role as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant,…
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Collins & Lacy expands mediation practice as Brian Comer becomes Certified Civil Court Mediator
June 18, 2018
Collins & Lacy, P.C. shareholder and management committee member, Brian Comer, has been certified as a Civil Court Mediator by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitration and Mediator Certification. “Before…
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United Way of the Midlands calls for volunteers to support hunger relief for adult seniors with limited access to resources
June 18, 2018Seniors are experiencing hunger and food insecurity in Fairfield, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties and United Way of the Midlands has asked the community to help. “Senior meal delivery doesn’t…
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ExceeD Real Estate School expands to Lexington, SC
June 18, 2018ExceeD Real Estate School now has TWO local locations. Northeast Columbia: 1034 Wildwood Centre Drive, Columbia, SC Lexington: 955 East Main Street, Lexington, SC ExceeD Real Estate School is accredited…
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HSB shareholder Elizabeth Black graduates from Leadership Columbia
June 18, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Elizabeth Black is a graduate of the Leadership Columbia Class of 2018. Leadership Columbia was founded by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce in 1972.…
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United Way of the Midlands calls for volunteers to support hunger relief for adult seniors with limited access to resources
June 18, 2018
Seniors are experiencing hunger and food insecurity in Fairfield, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties and United Way of the Midlands has asked the community to help. “Senior meal delivery doesn’t…
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International Vitamin Corporation expanding operations in South Carolina
June 18, 2018
Company produces high quality dietary supplements, plus nutritional, prescription and OTC products, for leading U.S. and global retailers and contract customers International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), which produces high quality dietary…
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ExceeD Real Estate School expands to Lexington, SC
June 18, 2018
ExceeD Real Estate School now has TWO local locations. Northeast Columbia: 1034 Wildwood Centre Drive, Columbia, SC Lexington: 955 East Main Street, Lexington, SC ExceeD Real Estate School is accredited…
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SCE&G files for decrease to natural gas rates under rate stabilization act
June 17, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff for a $22.6 million,…
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Three Ogletree Deakins attorneys recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2018
June 17, 2018
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Rebecca Sigmund, Mark Stubley and Stephen Woods in the firm’s Greenville office…
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Marti Bluestein joins SC Bar Board of Governors
June 17, 2018Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein, a founding partner of Bluestein Attorneys, was sworn in as a member of the South Carolina Bar Association Board of Governors for the 2nd Judicial Region…
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Mary Sharp becomes secretary of South Carolina Bar
June 17, 2018Beaufort attorney Mary E. Sharp, a member of the South Carolina Bar board of governors since 2014, was sworn in as Bar secretary on May 24th. “At Sharp Law Firm,…
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Free lecture tells of Maxcy Gregg, doomed champion of secessionist cause – June 29
June 17, 2018
To most Columbians today, “Maxcy Gregg” refers to a city park with a public swimming pool. The average resident would be hard-pressed to tell you where the name comes from.…
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Marti Bluestein joins SC Bar Board of Governors
June 17, 2018
Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein, a founding partner of Bluestein Attorneys, was sworn in as a member of the South Carolina Bar Association Board of Governors for the 2nd Judicial Region…
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Mary Sharp becomes secretary of South Carolina Bar
June 17, 2018
Beaufort attorney Mary E. Sharp, a member of the South Carolina Bar board of governors since 2014, was sworn in as Bar secretary on May 24th. “At Sharp Law Firm,…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-16s flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July 4th
June 15, 2018
The F-16s will also perform a flyby over the USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor around 1:15 on July 4th Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic…
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NAI Avant facilitates industrial sale in Summerville
June 15, 2018NAI Avant announced the $2,600,000 sale of a ±61,569 square foot industrial building located at 2735 West 5th North Street within the McQueen Industrial Park in Summerville, SC. Senior investment…
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JCS welcomes summer interns
June 15, 2018Summer has arrived and so have our Intern Architects! Jumper Carter Sease Architects is excited to welcome Kylie, Byron, and Tarlan as members of our design team. All three are…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. named to “Shortlist” of finalists for the 2018 US Captive Services Awards
June 15, 2018Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (“BPS”) have been named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the “CPA Firm” category for the 2018 U.S. Captive Awards. This is the third consecutive…
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10x digital announces intern Annie Moeder
June 15, 2018
10x digital announced that Annie Moeder will serve as an intern for the agency during Summer 2018. Moeder holds a BA in Communication from Clemson University and will be…
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FGP named a 2018 Best Place to Work in South Carolina
June 15, 2018
FGP, Find Great People has been named a 2018 Best Place to Work in South Carolina, marking the eighth time the Greenville, S.C.-based talent acquisition firm has made the prestigious…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union celebrates groundbreaking in Simpsonville
June 15, 2018
Sharonview Federal Credit Union announced their new location in Simpsonville, SC. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the grounds of Grand Central @ Martin Farms at 10:30 AM on June…
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OTO Development wins Hilton Developer of the Year Award – for 2nd consecutive year
June 15, 2018South Carolina-based hospitality company earns national honor OTO Development has been named Hilton Developer of the Year in the Focused Service category — for the second consecutive year. The 2017…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner in lease renewal of 1014 Bankton Circle, Suite 200
June 15, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 1014 Bankton Circle, Suite 200 to Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd. Gary Caudros of Newmark…
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Fifteen years, forever dedicated
June 15, 2018McDonnell and Associates, PA, a general practice law firm focusing on real estate law, title development, and settlement services, announced and celebrate its 15th anniversary. McDonnell and Associates, PA was…
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Fifteen years, forever dedicated
June 15, 2018
McDonnell and Associates, PA, a general practice law firm focusing on real estate law, title development, and settlement services, announced and celebrate its 15th anniversary. McDonnell and Associates, PA was…
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NAI Avant facilitates industrial sale in Summerville
June 15, 2018
NAI Avant announced the $2,600,000 sale of a ±61,569 square foot industrial building located at 2735 West 5th North Street within the McQueen Industrial Park in Summerville, SC. Senior investment…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. named to “Shortlist” of finalists for the 2018 US Captive Services Awards
June 15, 2018Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (“BPS”) have been named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the “CPA Firm” category for the 2018 U.S. Captive Awards. This is the third consecutive…
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JCS welcomes summer interns
June 15, 2018
Summer has arrived and so have our Intern Architects! Jumper Carter Sease Architects is excited to welcome Kylie, Byron, and Tarlan as members of our design team. All three are…
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UofSC listed among top patent-producing universities in the world
June 14, 2018
The University of South Carolina is again listed as one the top patent-producing universities in the world, a distinction it has held for six years in a row. The newly…
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“The Power of She” Palmetto Conservation Foundation, Fit Columbia, and Athleta Cross Hill partner to inspire women and girls
June 14, 2018
On June 18, two Columbia businesses and Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) will introduce their new partnership to celebrate women and girls and encourage their participation in active outdoor recreation. The two…
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School District Five Superintendent, Superintendent-elect earn high marks on evaluations
June 14, 2018
The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees gave Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner high marks for his job performance during a final open evaluation June 11. Likewise, the Board endorsed…
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Irmo Elementary School to dedicate auditorium in honor of former principal
June 14, 2018Francis Allen was described as a “humble man who loved his students until the day he died.” Fitting words for a leader who meant so much to a community. Allen…
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Heart ‘n Soul Dance at Lourie Center
June 14, 2018
On Friday August 3, 2018 from 7-10:30 pm, the Lourie Center will present a summer dance concert featuring R & B band Heart ‘n Soul. This event is open to the…
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O’Neal named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for 7th consecutive year
June 14, 2018
O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has been named to the list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the seventh consecutive year. This thirteenth…
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Mobile Meals of Spartanburg reaches GuideStar Platinum
June 14, 2018
Allows donors to focus on progress and results MOBILE MEALS OF SPARTANBURG earned the 2018 Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the…
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Blackbaud inaugurates new world headquarters in South Carolina
June 14, 2018. . Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, is pleased to announce that its new world headquarters on Daniel Island in South Carolina is officially open…
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