‘Shark Tank’ finale for The Proving Ground set for March 29
March 22, 2018
The community is invited to cheer students and alumni of the University of South Carolina as they compete for startup prizes and support in The Proving Ground Thursday(March 29). Six competitors…
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Richland Northeast Principal named Administrator of the Year
March 22, 2018
The South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) has named Richland Northeast High School Principal Dr. Sabrina Suber Administrator of the Year. Dr. Suber formally accepted the honor at the…
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Fans invited to join the Fireflies at Fan Fest – March 25
March 22, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies invite all fans out to Spirit Communications Park for Fan Fest on Sunday, March 25 from noon to 3:00p.m. Fan Fest will be the first official event to kick…
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Scholar to discuss race, disability, and the American Girl brand at USC Upstate- April 5th
March 22, 2018
Dr. Sami Schalk, assistant professor of gender and women’s studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will visit the USC Upstate campus on Thursday, April 5 where she will present “Race, Disability, and…
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Celebrating “7 Decades of Nascar”at Darlington Raceway
March 22, 2018
Darlington Raceway is celebrating “7 Decades of NASCAR” for its Bojangles’ Southern 500 Throwback Weekend on Sept. 1-2. As part of the celebration, the track Too Tough To Tame is highlighting specific moments…
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Celebrating “7 Decades of Nascar”at Darlington Raceway
March 22, 2018
Darlington Raceway is celebrating “7 Decades of NASCAR” for its Bojangles’ Southern 500 Throwback Weekend on Sept. 1-2. As part of the celebration, the track Too Tough To Tame is highlighting specific moments…
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First on-demand storage company launches in Charleston
March 22, 2018
This April, STASH Storage will launch as the only on-demand storage business in Charleston, SC. The company looks to transform the approximately $30 billion traditional self-storage model by providing customers in the…
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Locally Epic adding more fun to the 2018 Duck Derby with hat contest
March 22, 2018
The Kentucky Derby is known for its hats, and Locally Epic wants the Greenville Duck Derby known for it as well, but with a twist. Locally Epic is hosting the…
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SC Ports reports record container volume through February
March 22, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a fiscal year-to-date container volume record of over 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) handled since July. SCPA moved 168,480 TEUs during the…
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SC Ports reports record container volume through February
March 22, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a fiscal year-to-date container volume record of over 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) handled since July. SCPA moved 168,480 TEUs during the…
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Richland One school nurse to receive profession’s highest national award
March 22, 2018
A.C. Moore Elementary School nurse Carolyn Duff has been named a 2018 National Academy of School Nursing Fellow, the highest and most prestigious honor in the profession. Nurse Duff…
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Derek Dyer joins Meridian Energy & Environment
March 22, 2018Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, announced that Derek J. Dyer, P.E. has joined the firm’s engineering team as a senior engineer. Dyer has 11 years of experience as an…
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Five Points Foundation wraps up 36th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points
March 22, 2018
On Saturday, March 17, 2018, Five Points welcomed approximately 41,000 people to their perennial St. Pat’s in Five Points celebration. An event breakdown is below: Attendee Demographics: From online pre-sale…
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Attorney Richard “Dick” Unger joins Blair Cato Pickren Casterline
March 22, 2018
The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Richard “Dick” Unger has joined the firm as counsel. His practice emphasis is on real estate development and commercial…
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Richland, Columbia need focus on career jobs
March 22, 2018
Richland County and the City of Columbia need to focus on growing more career jobs, not just adding to the area’s store of hourly-wage work. Carl Blackstone, president and CEO…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s buying, selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week
March 21, 2018
Columbia / Greenville, SC – Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Columbia, SC Craig Waites represented Circle K Stores, Inc. in the sale of 1.24…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s buying, selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week
March 21, 2018
Columbia / Greenville, SC – Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Columbia, SC Craig Waites represented Circle K Stores, Inc. in the sale of 1.24…
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Leading escape game franchise opens new venue in Columbia
March 21, 2018
Escapology, the market leader in escape room games, opened a flagship 7-game venue at 717 Lady Street, Suite D, in Columbia, S.C., in February 2018. Escapology Columbia is located in…
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Richland, Columbia need focus on career jobs
March 21, 2018Richland County and the City of Columbia need to focus on growing more career jobs, not just adding to the area’s store of hourly-wage work. Carl Blackstone, president and CEO…
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Attorney Richard “Dick” Unger joins Blair Cato Pickren Casterline
March 21, 2018The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Richard “Dick” Unger has joined the firm as counsel. His practice emphasis is on real estate development and commercial…
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Lakeside Lodge Clemson selects Sherman Construction as general contractor for condo hotel development
March 21, 2018
Lakeside Lodge Clemson announced that it has selected Sherman Construction as the general contractor for the luxury condo hotel project. The project is set to break ground later this spring.…
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BHS media specialists honored by South Carolina Association of School Librarians
March 21, 2018
The South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) honored the Blythewood High Library staff for Outstanding School Library Program professionals Thursday, March 15 at the 43rd annual South Carolina Association…
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Municipal Association of SC communications projects recognized by SC Press Association
March 21, 2018
The S.C. Press Association has recognized five communications projects from the Municipal Association of South Carolina with awards. The Municipal Association represents the state’s 271 cities and towns. It provides…
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The COMET announces that its newly designed Purple Heart bus is ready for service
March 21, 2018
The COMET announces that its newly designed Purple Heart bus is ready for service in recognition of the contributions our Purple Heart Veterans have made to our nation. In February…
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County of Lexington to utilize CodeRED emergency alert system
March 21, 2018
In an effort to deliver effective and timely public safety information during a natural or manmade emergency, the County of Lexington Department of Public Safety will be utilizing the CodeRED…
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John pate, M.D., joins Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine in Bishopville
March 21, 2018Bishopville, S.C.—Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group will open Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine of Bishopville this spring. The practice will be led by longtime community physician John Pate, M.D. Pate will provide…
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Kolter Homes announces new floor plans, HGTV-style video and 3-D tours
March 21, 2018New plans flexible options, affordability meet market demands Kolter Homes at The Ponds announces the release of three new floor plans: the Ashley, Beaufort and Cooper. Each floor plan has…
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DXM nominated for two Global Markie Awards
March 21, 2018
Global data technology giant Oracle has named DX Marketing (DXM) a finalist in two separate categories of its annual Markie Awards competition. DXM is an insights firm based in Greenville,…
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New climate controlled self-storage facility ready for business in Goose Creek
March 21, 2018Miller-Valentine Group recently completed a new three-story 90,000 SF climate controlled self-storage building featuring units that range in size from 5’x5’ to 10’x30’, commercial-grade climate control systems, and state-of-the-art security…
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Lexington District One students returned from the “We the People” state competition as champions
March 21, 2018Competing on the district’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development team, state champions include Lexington High’s Macy T. Cope; River Bluff High’s Grant M. Bradford, Benjamin P. Brandes, Kristyna…
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Moonlight Cemetery & Secrets from the Grave Tours – through September
March 21, 2018
One hundred and sixty years of history will come to life during our popular Cemetery Tours! Grab your flashlight as we tour one of Columbia’s oldest cemeteries and discover centuries…
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Student chefs tantalize taste buds at culinary contest
March 21, 2018Budding chefs from Pelion and White Knoll high schools dished up magazine-worthy eats this winter, winning them second place and a special memory to honor their fearless leader. Students in…
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The NORD Family Foundation contributes $50,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry Program
March 21, 2018The NORD Family Foundation awarded $50,000 to The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program. The NORD Family Foundation has been…
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Haigler named to The State’s ’20 under 40’ class of 2018
March 21, 2018Sowell Gray Robinson member Nick Haigler has been named by The State newspaper to its “20 under 40” class for 2018, recognizing him as one of the truly remarkable young…
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Elliott Daniels recognized by The State
March 21, 2018Murphy & Grantland attorney named as a 2018 20 Under 40 winner Murphy & Grantland attorney Elliott B. Daniels is among those to be honored by The State on Thursday…
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Franklin J. Smith, Jr. of Richardson Plowden honored with 2018 Leadership in Law Award
March 21, 2018Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Franklin J. Smith, Jr., was recently recognized with a 2018 Leadership in Law Award, given by South Carolina Lawyers…
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Chuck Garnett steps into chairman role at Transitions Homeless Center
March 21, 2018Chuck Garnett, president and CEO of NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, was named chairman of the board for Transitions Homeless Center, effective in January 2018. Succeeding David Pankau in…
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Santee Cooper approves $3 million industrial development loan to benefit Oconee County
March 21, 2018
Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The…
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Haigler named to The State’s ’20 under 40’ class of 2018
March 21, 2018
Sowell Gray Robinson member Nick Haigler has been named by The State newspaper to its “20 under 40” class for 2018, recognizing him as one of the truly remarkable young…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Student chefs tantalize taste buds at culinary contest
March 21, 2018
Budding chefs from Pelion and White Knoll high schools dished up magazine-worthy eats this winter, winning them second place and a special memory to honor their fearless leader. Students in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Chuck Garnett steps into chairman role at Transitions Homeless Center
March 21, 2018
Chuck Garnett, president and CEO of NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, was named chairman of the board for Transitions Homeless Center, effective in January 2018. Succeeding David Pankau in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
The NORD Family Foundation contributes $50,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry Program
March 21, 2018
The NORD Family Foundation awarded $50,000 to The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program. The NORD Family Foundation has been…
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Elliott Daniels recognized by The State
March 21, 2018
Murphy & Grantland attorney named as a 2018 20 Under 40 winner Murphy & Grantland attorney Elliott B. Daniels is among those to be honored by The State on Thursday…
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Franklin J. Smith, Jr. of Richardson Plowden honored with 2018 Leadership in Law Award
March 21, 2018
Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Franklin J. Smith, Jr., was recently recognized with a 2018 Leadership in Law Award, given by South Carolina Lawyers…
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New climate controlled self-storage facility ready for business in Goose Creek
March 21, 2018
Miller-Valentine Group recently completed a new three-story 90,000 SF climate controlled self-storage building featuring units that range in size from 5’x5’ to 10’x30’, commercial-grade climate control systems, and state-of-the-art security…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Lexington District One students returned from the “We the People” state competition as champions
March 21, 2018Competing on the district’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development team, state champions include Lexington High’s Macy T. Cope; River Bluff High’s Grant M. Bradford, Benjamin P. Brandes, Kristyna…
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Cassell elected president of York County Bar Association
March 20, 2018Melissa Cassell, an attorney with Morton & Gettys, has been elected president of the York County Bar Association. Cassell, a member of the Bar’s executive committee for the past three…
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Piedmont Arthritis Clinic announces Long Huynh-Duc as partner
March 20, 2018
Piedmont Arthritis Clinic, PA, a recognized leader in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, has announced that Dr. Long Huynh-Duc, DO has been named a partner of the independently owned, Greenville-based…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
March 20, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associates Cameo Joseph and John Langford have been recognized by the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) as “Star of the Quarter.” The award recognizes their…
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Habitat Greenville continues neighborhood revitalization in Saluda Bluffs
March 20, 2018On March 17, 2018 Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County held a neighborhood revitalization celebration in the Saluda Bluffs neighborhood. Residents, community members, law enforcement officers and volunteers from Advent…
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