Expecting and new moms in Columbia invited to BLOOM – May 5
April 25, 2018
Columbia SC Moms Blog presents their 3rd annual BLOOM – an event for new and expecting moms. This one of a kind event sells out each year and provides an intimate…
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Watercrest Senior Living Group and Titan Development celebrate the groundbreaking of Watercrest Columbia Assisted Living and Memory Care
April 25, 2018
The partnership team of Watercrest Senior Living Group, and Titan Development Real Estate Fund I gathered with city officials, development, construction, and design partners to celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking of Watercrest Columbia Assisted…
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Lindsay Joyner Named “2018 Capital Young Professional of the Year” by Columbia Metropolitan Magazine
April 25, 2018
Gallivan White Boyd announced that firm attorney Lindsay Joyner has been selected as Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s 2018 Capital Young Professional of the Year. Columbia Metropolitan Magazine recognizes ten finalists from whom it…
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Ben-No-Mo celebrates national launch of innovative next-generation cooler stand
April 25, 2018
FLORENCE, SC- A drink cooler is an essential part of many leisure and business activities. The problem often is they can be quite uncomfortable to get drinks from, with the…
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Ben-No-Mo celebrates national launch of innovative next-generation cooler stand
April 25, 2018
FLORENCE, SC- A drink cooler is an essential part of many leisure and business activities. The problem often is they can be quite uncomfortable to get drinks from, with the…
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Mayor Benjamin to be inaugurated as President of the US Conference of Mayors – May 7
April 25, 2018
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be inaugurated as President of the US Conference of Mayors at 6 p.m. on May 7 at the Columbia Convention Center. “I am honored and grateful to lead America’s…
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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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Midlands Technical College scholarship recipients come face-to-face with donors who make their education possible
April 25, 2018
Dozens of Midlands Technical College (MTC) scholarship recipients and scholarship donors met, where students thanked them personally for helping them attain their dreams of a college education. “This is our…
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Ridge View senior named U.S. Presidential Scholars Semifinalist
April 25, 2018
Ridge View High School (RVHS) senior Malika Lightbourne is a step closer to being recognized as one of the most academically distinguished students in America. Lightbourne has been named a…
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Retail Property Sold Near Clemson University
April 25, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 354 College Avenue in Clemson, South Carolina. 354 Clemson, LLC purchased the 5,175 square foot freestanding retail property as an investment.…
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Le Creuset retail store wins interior architecture award
April 25, 2018Le Creuset’s boutique retail store on North Market Street in Charleston, SC, recently won a Citation Award in Interior Architecture from the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute…
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Rotary leader encourages foundation support
April 25, 2018Donors to the Rotary Foundation are supporting positive change for communities around the world, according to Deborah Burt, a Bluffton Rotarian since 2007 and Capital Rotary’s guest speaker on April…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. House voting to continue fight for ratepayers
April 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. House of Representatives standing up for the people of South Carolina and voting to continue fighting until ratepayers…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. House voting to continue fight for ratepayers
April 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. House of Representatives standing up for the people of South Carolina and voting to continue fighting until ratepayers…
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House votes to drop SCE&G nuclear premium rate to zero
April 25, 2018
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House voted to nonconcur with the Senate amendment to S. 954. “By allowing SCANA to continue to collect…
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House votes to drop SCE&G nuclear premium rate to zero
April 25, 2018House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House voted to nonconcur with the Senate amendment to S. 954. “By allowing SCANA to continue to collect…
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Get ready for Soda City FC
April 25, 2018The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Soda City FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Fall Season. Based in Columbia (S.C.), Soda City FC…
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Sen. Tim Scott’s IIOA & “Opportunity Zones”: Providing New Opportunity for Rural S.C.
April 25, 2018
U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s Investing in Opportunity Act (IIOA), an initiative Sen. Scott included in last year’s tax reform legislation (the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act), celebrated a big milestone…
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Rotary leader encourages foundation support
April 25, 2018
Donors to the Rotary Foundation are supporting positive change for communities around the world, according to Deborah Burt, a Bluffton Rotarian since 2007 and Capital Rotary’s guest speaker on April…
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NAI Avant procures Daniel Island, SC office lease
April 25, 2018
NAI Avant is pleased to announce Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC (ICE) will occupy ±11,640 square feet of office space at 185 Fairchild Street, Daniel Island, SC. ICE will be…
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Get ready for Soda City FC
April 25, 2018
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Soda City FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Fall Season. Based in Columbia (S.C.), Soda City FC…
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Piccolo Spoleto announces details of 2018 Festival
April 24, 2018Charleston, SC—The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs today released details of the upcoming 2018 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, which opens on May 25 and runs through June 10, 2018, in Charleston, South…
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ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County
April 24, 2018Company Creating More Than 150 New Jobs in Abbeville, S.C. ACS Manufacturing, Inc. announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected…
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ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County
April 24, 2018Company Creating More Than 150 New Jobs in Abbeville, S.C. ACS Manufacturing, Inc. announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected…
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Lancaster County joining South Carolina I-77 Alliance
April 24, 2018
Lancaster County will be joining the South Carolina I-77 Alliance, the public-private partnership that promotes business and industrial opportunities in the corridor from Charlotte to Columbia. “We were delighted to…
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Office of Civil Rights manager named DSS March Employee of the Month
April 24, 2018
Stephanie Williams, Program Coordinator, Individual and Provider Rights, State Office, was recently named Employee of the Month, one of four selected for March. Ms. Williams manages the Office of Civil…
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Oxford professor and District Five alumnus visits Irmo High School
April 24, 2018
When Caroline Potter graduated from Irmo High School as a member of the class of 1995, she had no idea all the doors to her education would open. “Students are…
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NEW! Cosmic Fridays: A Musical Experience, April 27
April 24, 2018The State Museum has expanded Friday Night Laser Lights to now include even more musical and visual experiences. In addition to exciting laser shows, guests can now immerse themselves in a full dome musical experience featuring…
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Sertoma, Inc. awards grant to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind to provide advanced training for speech therapists
April 24, 2018The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind is enhancing services for deaf students who have good potential to develop speech and listening skills. A grant obtained through Sertoma,…
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BJU Grad David Dersch Promoted to Colonel
April 24, 2018
Chaplain David M. Dersch, Jr., a 1985 graduate of Bob Jones University, has recently been promoted to colonel by the United States Air Force Reserve. Colonel Dersch earned a BA…
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Tindall Utility Division Utilizes NQA-1 Program in New Project
April 24, 2018Tindall Corporation’s Utility Division manufactured APS hatch plugs for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Arizona, the largest nuclear plant in the United States. GC Carolina Energy Solutions approached…
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Instructors ‘Lead the Way’ at Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies
April 24, 2018Instructors at the Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies, located at White Knoll High, prepare students for immediate success after graduation by teaching hands-on skills and job readiness.…
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Bobbitt Design Build launches new website showcasing state-of-the-art commercial and industrial buildings
April 24, 2018Bobbitt Design Build is proud to unveil its new modern, mobile-responsive website at www.bobbitt.com. In its new iteration, the website highlights the commercial construction company’s single-source delivery method and core…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Lancaster County joins South Carolina I-77 Alliance
April 24, 2018
Lancaster County will be joining the South Carolina I-77 Alliance, the public-private partnership that promotes business and industrial opportunities in the corridor from Charlotte to Columbia. Effective July 1, Lancaster…
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Friends of the Library sponsor Newberry Sin – May 1
April 24, 2018Friends of the Newberry County Library System features a literary luncheon with award-winning mystery author C. Hope Clark as keynote. The luncheon is a kickoff celebration for the release…
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SJ&P chooses Endeavor for its Greenville office location
April 24, 2018
Jacksonville, Fla.-based advertising agency services Zaxby’s account and others from offices at Endeavor Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that SJ&P, a Jacksonville, Fla. full-service…
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Bobbitt Design Build launches new website showcasing state-of-the-art commercial and industrial buildings
April 24, 2018
Bobbitt Design Build is proud to unveil its new modern, mobile-responsive website at www.bobbitt.com. In its new iteration, the website highlights the commercial construction company’s single-source delivery method and core…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Instructors ‘Lead the Way’ at Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies
April 24, 2018Instructors at the Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies, located at White Knoll High, prepare students for immediate success after graduation by teaching hands-on skills and job readiness.…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018
Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 23
April 23, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/20/2018 to 04/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 3 3,808 $20,911,809 $131,270,520 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 23
April 23, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/20/2018 to 04/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 3 3,808 $20,911,809 $131,270,520 2…
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Charleston RISE announces the launch of its new website
April 23, 2018
Charleston RISE, a grassroots parent-advocacy coalition that seeks great public schools for all children in the Charleston County School District (CCSD), is excited to announce the launch of its official…
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Citadel cadets, faculty and partners honored for civic engagement
April 23, 2018Citadel cadets, faculty and partners are being recognized for their commitment to service learning and civic engagement by South Carolina Campus Compact (SCCC). SCCC is a coalition of 17 South Carolina…
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Greenville Technical College and S.C. Army National Guard open joint use facility at SCTAC
April 23, 2018Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the South Carolina Army National Guard have opened a shared facility at 915 Perimeter Road, in the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC). With…
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Bob Jones University Collegian staff wins SCPA awards
April 23, 2018
The South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) recognized staff members of Bob Jones University’s student newspaper, The Collegian, with multiple awards at the Collegiate Annual News Contest Friday, April 20, at Winthrop…
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Three named to endowed professorships
April 23, 2018Wofford College has named three professors to endowed professorships, recognizing their excellence in teaching and their leadership and creativity. They are: Dr. Christine Sorrell Dinkins, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor…
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Kristi Matthews Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
April 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kristi Matthews as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Growing up in a real estate family, Kristi was inspired by the joy finding…
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Furman University to hold Spring Commencement May 5
April 23, 2018
Frances Ligler, a 1972 Furman University graduate and the Lampe Distinguished Professor in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Design Specialist
April 23, 2018
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Don Doty as Design Specialist. Doty has more than 30 years of piping and mechanical design experience. He previously…
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