Southern Current launching new solar projects in Clarendon County
August 14, 2018
Company investing approximately $10 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with three…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards attorneys named to Legal Elite of the Midlands
August 14, 2018Three attorneys from the law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards were included in the 2018 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Attorneys recognized in the publication include: Susan Rawls Strom…
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NAI Charleston welcomes Reeves Major to the brokerage team
August 14, 2018NAI Charleston announced that Reeves Major has joined the firm as an Associate. Major interned for the NAI Charleston team in Summer of 2017, and recently joined full time upon…
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Amy Bower joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 14, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Amy Bower has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Bower chose the Upstate as her forever home…
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Home Builders Association of Greenville launches new website
August 14, 2018The Home Builders Association of Greenville has launched a new website dedicated to the organization: www.hbaofgreenville.com. “This website launch is in line with a series of investments we are making…
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RealOp Investments selects Matthew Maccaroni as VP of Asset Management
August 14, 2018RealOp Investments has hired Matthew T. Maccaroni as Vice President of Asset Management. After graduating from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Maccaroni earned his masters’ of…
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Tax Advantage Group assists in closing $9 million financing for renovation of Plush Mill
August 14, 2018Tax Advantage Group LLC (TAG), a consulting firm specializing in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing, assisted in the closing of an approximately $9 million financing package to complete the…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner and tenant in lease of 102 Sangaree Parkway, Suite 2
August 14, 2018Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord and tenant in the lease of 102 Sangaree Park Court, suite 2 to Low Country Plumbing and Gas, LLC. Caldwell Commercial…
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Register now for October 24 On The Table community conversations convened by Central Carolina Community Foundation
August 14, 2018
Initiative will bring people together across the Midlands to break bread and discuss our communities’ futures. Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, invites residents to participate in…
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Mashburn hires Andrew Fluder in Charleston office
August 14, 2018
Mashburn Construction announced that Andrew Fluder has joined the company’s Charleston office as Assistant Project Manager. Andrew brings over 5 years of industry experience including multiple projects at VA Hospitals…
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Michael Yeni joins Mashburn Construction’s Columbia office
August 14, 2018
Mashburn Construction announced the addition of Assistant Superintendent Michael Yeni to the Columbia market. Michael has 18 years of experience with residential and commercial construction projects throughout the State of…
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Congressman commends South Carolina’s free medical clinics
August 14, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman visits the Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman presented to members of the S.C.…
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Peg Fox appointed Chair of SC Bar Law Related Education Committee
August 14, 2018
McNair announced that Peg Fox has been appointed Chair of the South Carolina Bar Law Related Education Committee. Peg will serve a two-year term. This Committee directs Law Related Education…
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RCAEOP announces award recipients
August 14, 2018
The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) was awarded 2nd place in the Rachel Maynard Communications Award for its publication “The Essential Piece.” The award was given at…
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City of West Columbia officers collecting school supply donations
August 13, 2018
The City of West Columbia, West Columbia Police Department, and Turner Memorial AME Church are teaming up to provide school supplies to those in need in Lexington School District 2.…
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Spectrum Launches Spectrum Internet® Gig and Spectrum Business® Internet Gig in Columbia
August 13, 2018
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet Gig for residential customers and Spectrum Business Internet Gig for small and medium-sized business clients in Columbia and any…
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State Museum seeks artists for 30th Anniversary Juried Exhibition
August 13, 2018
The South Carolina Museum is now accepting entries from South Carolina artists for its 30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition opening Saturday, Nov. 3. Artists working in any medium from across the state…
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Gov. Henry McMaster forms advisory panel for Department of Social Services director search
August 13, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today announced the formation of an advisory panel made up of a diverse group of stakeholders to assist in the search for the next director of the…
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Utility Work to impact inbound traffic on Bull Street
August 13, 2018
The City of Columbia is notifying its citizens of potential traffic delays on the inbound lanes of Bull Street near the intersection at Victoria and Franklin Streets beginning on Monday, August…
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Richland One offers Golden Passes to Senior Citizens
August 13, 2018
Senior citizens, Richland One has a great deal for you: Lunch for under $4.00 and free admission to district football games and other athletics events. Here’s how it works: Richland…
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Midlands Mediation Center announces training dates
August 13, 2018The Midlands Mediation Center (MMC) is accepting registrations for its 20-hour “Introduction to Mediation” training series in September. Business, non-profit, human resources, social services, education and law enforcement professionals, including…
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Royal Live Oaks Academy’s Anne Brown named Charter Institute at Erskine Teacher of the Year
August 13, 2018Royal Live Oaks Academy’s Anne Brown (center) was named Charter Institute at Erskine 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year. She is pictured with the Charter Institute at Erskine staff Royal…
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S.C. State Fair announces 2018 musical Grandstand acts Lineup includes two free shows
August 13, 2018
The South Carolina State Fair has scheduled eight musical acts for the Pepsi Grandstand series during this year’s fair Oct. 10-21. This year’s lineup includes six paid shows and two free…
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SC Ports handles record July container volume
August 13, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority announced 200,594 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled during the first month of fiscal year 2019, marking the strongest July on record and second-highest monthly container…
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AAF of the Midlands to Host Local Art Auction
August 13, 2018The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands will host their annual Kickoff & Art Auction featuring Midlands artists on Thursday, August 16 at City Market Place in the Vista…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 13
August 13, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/10/2018 to 08/16/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Meg PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,118 $45,402,195 $45,402,195…
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Midlands Technical College launches program in renewable energy
August 13, 2018
Four years ago, South Carolina passed legislation that created a pathway for growth in the renewable energy industry. With this change in South Carolina law, the demand for photovoltaic installers…
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Three from Callison Tighe included in 2018 “Legal Elite of the Midlands”
August 13, 2018Michael W. Tighe, Richard C. Detwiler and Edward “Butch” Barnhill are among the attorneys highlighted in the just-released edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Tighe and Barnhill were honored…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards attorneys named to Legal Elite of the Midlands
August 13, 2018
Three attorneys from the law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards were included in the 2018 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Attorneys recognized in the publication include: • Susan Rawls…
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AAF of the Midlands to Host Local Art Auction
August 13, 2018
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands will host their annual Kickoff & Art Auction featuring Midlands artists on Thursday, August 16 at City Market Place in the Vista…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Three from Callison Tighe included in 2018 “Legal Elite of the Midlands”
August 13, 2018
Michael W. Tighe, Richard C. Detwiler and Edward “Butch” Barnhill are among the attorneys highlighted in the just-released edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Tighe and Barnhill were honored…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards attorneys named to Legal Elite of the Midlands
August 12, 2018Three attorneys from the law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards were included in the 2018 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Attorneys recognized in the publication include: • Susan Rawls…
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Utility Work to impact inbound traffic on Bull Street
August 12, 2018The City of Columbia is notifying its citizens of potential traffic delays on the inbound lanes of Bull Street near the intersection at Victoria and Franklin Streets beginning on Monday, August…
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Smith inducted into Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame
August 12, 2018
Major James E. Smith Jr. was inducted Saturday into the Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame for his extraordinary “bravery and commitment” in military service. The induction was held at…
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VisiGrow LLC joins PivotSC
August 12, 2018Wouldn’t it be nice, if your plant could tell you it needs more water or less light? VisiGrow aims to provide the technology for today’s farmer to do just that.…
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The Innovate Fund deploys $21.5 million in new markets tax credits in Spartanburg
August 11, 2018The Innovate Fund, a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation, has allocated $21.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to two projects in…
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State’s largest contraceptive access initiative announces new FQHC manager
August 10, 2018Amber Williams will provide leadership and coordination for Choose Well℠ clinical partners Choose Well is pleased to announce Amber Williams, M.Ed., LPC, has been named manager of its Federally Qualified…
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Ovarian Cancer butterfly release honors and remembers those affected by the disease
August 10, 2018The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold its annual butterfly release September 20 at the SC State House to raise awareness of this deadly disease. This year’s…
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OLH Inc. partnering with Home Works of America
August 10, 2018. Atlanta based organization, OLH Inc. donated 2 vehicles to Home Works of America (Home Works). Home Works is a faith-based nonprofit organization providing Home Repair Services to low-income homeowners…
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State’s largest contraceptive access initiative announces new FQHC manager
August 10, 2018
Amber Williams will provide leadership and coordination for Choose Well? clinical partners Choose Well is pleased to announce Amber Williams, M.Ed., LPC, has been named manager of its Federally Qualified…
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Ovarian Cancer butterfly release honors and remembers those affected by the disease
August 10, 2018The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold its annual butterfly release September 20 at the SC State House to raise awareness of this deadly disease. This year’s…
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Join volunteers cleaning around our lakes at 30th annual Lake Sweep
August 9, 2018
Saturday, September 15, event calls for volunteers to remove trash around Lakes Bowen and Blalock Area schools, families, colleges and community organizations are invited to participate in Spartanburg Water’s 30th…
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Field Guide to the Southern Piedmont and Southern Piedmont Wildlife Coloring Book raise science awareness and interest in region’s natural habitats
August 9, 2018
The Piedmont region of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia is comprised of ecologically diverse ecosystems, providing abundant habitat for numerous plant and animals species. Two cross-disciplinary projects at the…
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Greenville City Fire Department awarded International Accreditation
August 9, 2018The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). GCFD is one of only 250 agencies to achieve Internationally…
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Dr. Jermaine Whirl is one of 40 Under 40 recognized this year by Georgia Southern University
August 9, 2018
Dr. Jermaine Whirl, vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been selected to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 by Georgia Southern University’s…
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CAB Financial Corporation reports its second quarter 2018 results
August 9, 2018CAB Financial Corporation, holding company for Carolina Alliance Bank, reported its second quarter 2018 consolidated financial results. Net income was $2.3 million, or $0.31 per diluted common share, for the…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
August 9, 2018
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its Goose Creek financial center, located at 82…
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The Beach Company donates $50,000 to Moultrie Playground renovation
August 9, 2018The Beach Company helped push fundraising efforts for renovations to Moultrie Playground over the finish line with a $50,000 donation this summer. John Darby, CEO of The Beach Company, presented…
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Attorney Jill R. Kroamer joins Olivetti, McCray & Withrow, LLC
August 9, 2018
Olivetti, McCray & Withrow, LLC, a client-focused law firm based on Hilton Head Island, S.C., recently hired Jill R. Kroamer as an Associate Attorney. Kroamer brings significant experience with local,…
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Coastal Structures completes construction on Barefoot Landing shell building
August 9, 2018Coastal Structures, a leading commercial and industrial construction firm serving the South Carolina Lowcountry, announced that the construction of the new Barefoot Landing Shell Building is now complete. Located in Barefoot Landing…
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