Two Bluestein attorneys recognized again in 2018 by Super Lawyers
April 30, 2018
Once again in 2018, Marti Bluestein – a founding partner of Bluestein Attorneys – has been recognized as one of the South Carolina Super Lawyers®, and Allison Sullivan has been…
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Two Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys in new edition of Super Lawyers
April 30, 2018
Two employment attorneys from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in Super Lawyers 2018, the latest edition of an annual guide that rates attorneys across the nation. Super Lawyers selected…
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Fisher Phillips attorneys selected to 2018 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars lists
April 30, 2018
Five attorneys with Atlanta-based Fisher Phillips have been selected for the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, while one of the firm’s attorneys has been selected as a Rising Star.…
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LICS honors volunteers and corporate partner for 2017
April 30, 2018LICS hosted their annual volunteer celebration on April 24th to pay honor and tribute to the dedicated individuals, groups, businesses, churches, and other organizations that give their time to…
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SEMDA Medtech to showcase over 20 high-impact new technologies, national speakers – May 2-4
April 30, 2018
Leading-edge innovators present for recognition, reward at annual gathering of Southeastern who’s who in medical technology, devices and diagnostics At least 23 organizations ranging from start-ups to well-established companies have…
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Nine SGR attorneys named Super Lawyers for 2018; five named Rising Stars
April 30, 2018
Sowell Gray Robinson announced that nine of its attorneys have been named 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, and five additional lawyers were selected as 2018 South Carolina “Rising Stars.” This…
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Support 372 local nonprofits during Midlands Gives this Tuesday, May 1
April 30, 2018
The fifth annual 24-hour online giving challenge is presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation From midnight to midnight on Tuesday, May 1, thousands of “everyday philanthropists” will come together to…
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Eight Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized on the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists
April 30, 2018
Rosen Hagood announced that, for the third year in a row, over half of the firm has been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.…
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BBC’s shark expert one of several headlining guests at 2018 Eco Ball – May 5
April 30, 2018
CHARLESTON, S.C. – GLOBAL ECO ADVENTURES’ (GEA) third annual Eco Ball will be held at the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, Sat. evening, May 5. Several VIP guests have already…
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BullStreet District’s first restaurant, Bone-In Barbeque, opens Friday
April 27, 2018
Bone-In Barbeque chooses low-and-slow approach to opening Chef Scott Hall wants more than hungry people showing up for his opening of Bone-In Barbeque restaurant on Friday, April 27, 2018, right next…
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Columbia International University leading the way for Monticello Road economic development
April 27, 2018
Columbia International University is joining with community leaders for a revitalization of the Monticello Road corridor beginning with the groundbreaking of the $20 million William H. Jones Global Business &…
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Sigma Supply of North America announces plans to expand to Columbia
April 27, 2018
Sigma Supply of North America, a supplier of packaging equipment and supplies, recently announced plans to expand its operations to Columbia. The company, which currently has locations in Atlanta and Richmond,…
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Columbia Art Center accepting submissions for Art Along the Trail
April 26, 2018The Columbia Art Center is accepting submissions for its 2018 Art Along the Trail showcase at Riverfront Park. The Columbia Art Center and park rangers with the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department have partnered to offer an interactive visual and performing arts experience scheduled for Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m.…
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Journey to Wakanda with the Friends of African American Art & Culture
April 26, 2018The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) brings the cinematic experience of Black Panther to the Columbia Museum of Art on Friday, May 4, 2018. The evening kicks off with a…
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Senior Resources opens new Meals on Wheels Center, launches food truck
April 26, 2018
Senior Resources celebrated the grand opening of its new Meals on Wheels center, and the launch of its food truck, called Señor Resources, at a Thursday event. Both projects have…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 18th Annual Golf Tournament – May 7
April 26, 2018
Presented by McCrady’s Tavern Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carolina Youth Development Center has announced the details for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament presented by McCrady’s Tavern. The tournament will be…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 18th Annual Golf Tournament – May 7
April 26, 2018
Presented by McCrady’s Tavern Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carolina Youth Development Center has announced the details for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament presented by McCrady’s Tavern. The tournament will be…
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Stevens & Wilkinson celebrates York County Government Center topping out ceremony
April 26, 2018Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, recently took part in the official “topping out” ceremony earlier this month for York County’s new Government Center. The…
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ADCO announces new digital marketing strategist
April 26, 2018ADCO announced the addition of Lauren McAlexander, who recently joined the ADCO team as a Digital Marketing Strategist. Within this role she will develop and lead digital strategies for ADCO’s…
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Law enforcement SWAT teams hone skills this week
April 26, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FORT JACKSON, S.C. – This week, 117 SWAT-trained law enforcement officers from 21 separate police departments and sheriff’s offices across S.C. are participating in…
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Autism rates are rising in the US
April 26, 2018
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new autism rates. The previous rate was 1 in 68 in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 8 year…
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Autism rates are rising in the US
April 26, 2018
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new autism rates. The previous rate was 1 in 68 in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 8 year…
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Richland One students awarded National Merit Scholarships
April 26, 2018
Two Richland One high school seniors are among the 16 South Carolina students awarded corporate-sponsored 2018 National Merit Scholarships. Richland One congratulates Peyton Bell of A.C. Flora High School and Jackson…
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Providence Health launches search for new market leader
April 26, 2018Steve Selzer named interim leader following Scott Campbell’s resignation Providence Health announced that Scott Campbell has resigned as market chief executive officer (CEO) of the Providence Health system, effective May 22.…
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Temporary construction cottage to close at Richland Library Southeast
April 26, 2018As construction progresses to the exterior property of Richland Library Southeast, Benchmark Contracting has advised us to close the temporary construction cottage for the remainder of the project. Therefore, for…
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Record turnout for 12th Annual Angel’s Tea & Silent Auction to benefit St. Lawrence Place
April 26, 2018Over 200 people bought tickets to the 12th Annual Angel’s Tea & Silent Auction to benefit St. Lawrence Place, raising over $20,000 for the programs and services St. Lawrence Place…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces first quarter earnings
April 26, 2018
Earnings per diluted share up 42 percent to 47 cents from first quarter 2017 Excluding merger-related and other non-operating charges, diluted operating earnings per share up 28 percent, to 50 cents…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces first quarter earnings
April 26, 2018
Earnings per diluted share up 42 percent to 47 cents from first quarter 2017 Excluding merger-related and other non-operating charges, diluted operating earnings per share up 28 percent, to 50 cents…
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Complete PR wins record number of Hermes Creative Awards
April 26, 2018
Complete PR took home six Hermes Creative Awards in 2018, a new record for the agency for overall Hermes wins. The Hermes Creative Awards are an international competition for professionals…
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Colliers International brokers sale of 1233 Washington Street for a new hotel development
April 26, 2018
Colliers International | South Carolina’s Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson represented the seller of 1233 Washington Street. The seller, RealOp Investments, is a Greenville-based commercial real estate investment firm. With the completion…
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Stevens & Wilkinson celebrates York County Government Center topping out ceremony
April 26, 2018
Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, recently took part in the official “topping out” ceremony earlier this month for York County’s new Government Center. The…
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Law enforcement SWAT teams hone skills this week
April 26, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FORT JACKSON, S.C. – This week, 117 SWAT-trained law enforcement officers from 21 separate police departments and sheriff’s offices across S.C. are participating in…
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Stevens & Wilkinson’s Clemson Core Campus Precinct recognized by the American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter
April 26, 2018
Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced today that the Clemson University Core Campus Precinct earned a 2018 Merit Design Award by the American Institute…
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Temporary construction cottage to close at Richland Library Southeast
April 26, 2018As construction progresses to the exterior property of Richland Library Southeast, Benchmark Contracting has advised us to close the temporary construction cottage for the remainder of the project. Therefore, for…
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ADCO announces new digital marketing strategist
April 26, 2018
ADCO announced the addition of Lauren McAlexander, who recently joined the ADCO team as a Digital Marketing Strategist. Within this role she will develop and lead digital strategies for ADCO’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Record turnout for 12th Annual Angel’s Tea & Silent Auction to benefit St. Lawrence Place
April 26, 2018
Over 200 people bought tickets to the 12th Annual Angel’s Tea & Silent Auction to benefit St. Lawrence Place, raising over $20,000 for the programs and services St. Lawrence Place…
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World’s largest wind turbine, to be tested by Clemson, wins engineering award
April 25, 2018
MHI Vestas recently was awarded the Silver Medal in the category of renewable energy at the prestigious Edison Awards for its 9.5 megawatt offshore wind turbine, which it will test at Clemson…
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The SC Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors announces 2018 statewide road show: May 16 – 18
April 25, 2018
NAIFA-SC is opening their doors to professionals across the state for their upcoming 2018 Road Show, featuring Bruce Etherington and Dan Finley as the guest speakers. The Road Show will travel…
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The SC Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors announces 2018 statewide road show: May 16 – 18
April 25, 2018
NAIFA-SC is opening their doors to professionals across the state for their upcoming 2018 Road Show, featuring Bruce Etherington and Dan Finley as the guest speakers. The Road Show will travel…
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CHAD to host 4th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament – May 4
April 25, 2018
The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) in partnership with its nonprofit Columbia Housing Authority Developments (CHAD) will host its 4th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on May 4 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club with the…
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LR joins Koinonia of Columbia to host Earth Day event
April 25, 2018Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Columbia Center and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary partnered with Koinonia of Columbia on Friday, April 20, to host the second annual Earth Day event. Community members gathered to…
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Colliers Report: Columbia steadily moving toward development
April 25, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2018 COLUMBIA | OFFICE Crystal Baker Research Coordinator | South Carolina To download the complete report: 2018 Q1 Office Columbia Report Key Takeaways Upgrading spaces will raise rental…
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Whitesides’ Haecherl becomes newest CCSD Teacher of the Year
April 25, 2018Stephanie Haecherl’s (HECK-ruhl) 10th year in education is probably going to be the most memorable of her career thus far. That’s because she was named the 2018 Charleston County School…
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Colliers Report: Office construction booms
April 25, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2018 CHARLESTON | OFFICE By Crystal Baker Research Coordinator | South Carolina To download the complete report: 2018 Q1 Office Charleston Report Key Takeaways Approximately 424,703 square feet…
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Zucker Family Graduate Education Center in North Charleston now realizing its vision
April 25, 2018
Galen Helfter sits in front of two giant computer monitors in his corner office on the 14thfloor of Cascade Plaza in Akron, Ohio. The 24-year-old looks out over the landscape…
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Changes to Filing Requirements Effecting Third-Party Placement of H-1B Workers
April 25, 2018
By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill Through its latest policy memorandum, issued earlier this year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has formalized additional requirements for H-1B petitions involving off-site employment.…
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Changes to Filing Requirements Effecting Third-Party Placement of H-1B Workers
April 25, 2018
By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill Through its latest policy memorandum, issued earlier this year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has formalized additional requirements for H-1B petitions involving off-site employment.…
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Lowcountry Aviation Company launching Colleton County operations
April 25, 2018
Aviation Service Provider Creating 36 New Jobs Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create…
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Lowcountry Aviation Company launching Colleton County operations
April 25, 2018
Aviation Service Provider Creating 36 New Jobs Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create…
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Palmetto Health recognizes 2018 Palmetto Gold nurses
April 25, 2018
Eleven nurses from across the Palmetto Health system were honored at the annual Palmetto Gold gala Saturday, April 21, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Ranging from areas including Cardiac Rehabilitation…
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