Sharper Development Solutions receives highest sales honor
February 5, 2018Wiley, the developer of proven workplace assessment-driven solution Everything DiSC®, announced local business Sharper Development Solutions, Inc. as a 2017 Opal award-winning Partner. This recognition commends Sharper Development Solutions, Inc.’s…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announces new partners
February 5, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Stephanie G. Flynn, Dorothy H. Cornwell, Karen M. Kemerait and Amy Smith Klass have been elected to the firm’s partnership…
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Military museum to admit soldiers in uniform free on graduation Thursdays
February 5, 2018Starting immediately, U.S. Army recruits in uniform will be admitted free of charge to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum on graduation Thursdays. “We’ve noticed that on…
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Fourth annual Palmetto Panel educates South Carolina citizens on issues impacting the state and country
February 5, 2018The Palmetto Panel is a citizen-led annual conference highlighting unique content and innovative solutions to current challenges facing our state. By providing networking and optional training this conference will help…
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Back open with a new look: Richland Library’s Garden Level
February 5, 2018The transformation at Richland Library’s Main location (1431 Assembly Street) is nearly complete. Our staff are marking the occasion by inviting the public to a Garden Level Opening Celebration…
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NAI Avant closes ±58.61 acre land sale in Blythewood
February 5, 2018
NAI Avant senior broker Bobby Hathaway recently represented the seller, Blythewood Capital LLC, in the sale of ±58.61 acres of land located at 1500 Blythewood Road in Blythewood, SC. The…
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Military museum to admit soldiers in uniform free on graduation Thursdays
February 5, 2018
Starting immediately, U.S. Army recruits in uniform will be admitted free of charge to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum on graduation Thursdays. “We’ve noticed that on…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: military, on-the-move
Sharper Development Solutions receives highest sales honor
February 5, 2018
Wiley, the developer of proven workplace assessment-driven solution Everything DiSC®, announced local business Sharper Development Solutions, Inc. as a 2017 Opal award-winning Partner. This recognition commends Sharper Development Solutions, Inc.’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Fourth annual Palmetto Panel educates South Carolina citizens on issues impacting the state and country
February 5, 2018
The Palmetto Panel is a citizen-led annual conference highlighting unique content and innovative solutions to current challenges facing our state. By providing networking and optional training this conference will help…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholders named 2018 Leadership in Law Honorees
February 5, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd congratulates two of its shareholders on being named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2018 Leadership in Law Honoree list. John Tiller and Jay Matthews are among 30…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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Darlington Raceway to improve seating experience with facility enhancement project
February 4, 2018
Several of the track’s grandstands will be renovated in time for the Sept. 1-2 Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend Darlington Raceway announced Wednesday that the track will receive a significant investment for…
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Darlington Raceway to improve seating experience with facility enhancement project
February 4, 2018
Several of the track’s grandstands will be renovated in time for the Sept. 1-2 Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend Darlington Raceway announced Wednesday that the track will receive a significant investment for…
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Prysmian Group joins U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership
February 4, 2018
Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cable and systems industry, announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
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Techtronic Industries Power Equipment® introduces reduced CO Portable Generator
February 3, 2018
ANDERSON, SC – Techtronic Industries Power Equipment (TTI) is announcing that it is bringing to market an innovative Reduced CO Emissions Portable Generator powered by the US based–Kohler. The 7000…
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Techtronic Industries Power Equipment® introduces reduced CO Portable Generator
February 3, 2018
ANDERSON, SC – Techtronic Industries Power Equipment (TTI) is announcing that it is bringing to market an innovative Reduced CO Emissions Portable Generator powered by the US based–Kohler. The 7000…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia attorney elected president of South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
February 2, 2018Fisher Phillips announced attorney Sheila Willis has been named president of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA). Willis was chosen to lead the organization based on her commitment to…
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Richland Library leader chosen to join important conversations on diversity
February 2, 2018Melanie Huggins of Richland Library is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding area selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
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S.C. Free Clinic Association holds annual conference
February 2, 2018Volunteer physicians, other medical professionals gather at Columbia’s Hilton Hotel By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) – representing 41 free…
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Yturria named director of RCSD’s public information office
February 2, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Newly promoted Captain Maria Yturria, Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), has been named director of the RCSD’s office of public information.…
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Panel explores what’s next for Columbia’s insurance and tech industry
February 2, 2018What will it take to make Columbia the nation’s top insurance technology destination – a place where companies and employees from around the country want to be and have to…
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SmartStop Asset Management, LLC announces the acquisition of Aspyre at Assembly Station for $64.5 million
February 2, 2018
SmartStop Asset Management, LLC (SmartStop) announced that certain of its affiliates have acquired Aspyre at Assembly Station, a 400-unit, 760-bed student housing community for $64.5 million. The property is within walking…
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Federal Trade Commission grants early termination of antitrust waiting period for proposed Dominion Energy-SCANA combination
February 2, 2018
Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), and SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that their proposed combination has cleared a key condition needed for completion. The Federal Trade Commission has granted early…
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Yturria named director of RCSD’s public information office
February 2, 2018
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Newly promoted Captain Maria Yturria, Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), has been named director of the RCSD’s office of public information.…
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S.C. Free Clinic Association holds annual conference
February 2, 2018
Volunteer physicians, other medical professionals gather at Columbia’s Hilton Hotel By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) – representing 41 free…
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Sword Fest at museum to feature lectures, artifacts, live swordplay
February 2, 2018History will come to swashbuckling, schwinging, clanging life on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Columbia. That’s when Sword Fest, a day-long celebration of the role swords once played in combat, comes…
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Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Diversity Fellows
February 2, 2018Forty-two leaders from the Midlands and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. “Though we are a diverse…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Fisher Phillips Columbia attorney elected president of South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
February 2, 2018Fisher Phillips announced attorney Sheila Willis has been named president of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA). Willis was chosen to lead the organization based on her commitment to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: headlines, law, on-the-move
Panel explores what’s next for Columbia’s insurance and tech industry
February 2, 2018What will it take to make Columbia the nation’s top insurance technology destination – a place where companies and employees from around the country want to be and have to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: insurance, on-the-move
Richland Library leader chosen to join important conversations on diversity
February 2, 2018Melanie Huggins of Richland Library is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding area selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
IT-ology aims to grow tech workforce
February 2, 2018
Addressing South Carolina’s information technology “talent gap” is the mission of IT-ology, a Columbia-based nonprofit working to attract, retain and educate citizens about the IT profession. Capital Rotarians were briefed…
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Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Diversity Fellows
February 1, 2018Forty-two leaders from the Midlands and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. “Though we are a diverse…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
IT-ology aims to grow tech workforce
February 1, 2018Addressing South Carolina’s information technology “talent gap” is the mission of IT-ology, a Columbia-based nonprofit working to attract, retain and educate citizens about the IT profession. Capital Rotarians were briefed…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
Sword Fest at museum to feature lectures, artifacts, live swordplay
February 1, 2018History will come to swashbuckling, schwinging, clanging life on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Columbia. That’s when Sword Fest, a day-long celebration of the role swords once played in combat, comes…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Town of Lexington takes over Carolina Water Services I-20 WWTF and customers
February 1, 2018
As of February 1, 2018, the Town of Lexington will begin service to Utilities Inc/Carolina Water Services, Inc. sewer customers currently served by the I-20 Wastewater Treatment Facility. The transition from…
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Colonial Life boosts parental leave, employee pay and community investment
February 1, 2018
Colonial Life is investing millions of dollars in its employees, its infrastructure and its community, including a new paid parental leave benefit for mothers and fathers, increased compensation to a…
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SC State Fair accepting applications for Ride of Your Life Scholarship
February 1, 2018
The South Carolina State Fair is accepting applications for its Ride of your Life Scholarship program. Fifty $6,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors across the state and…
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BHSA welcomes SC Legislators to Myrtle Beach for legislative panel at annual board seminar
February 1, 2018
Members of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate were present at the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) Board Seminar held January 26-28, 2018 at…
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BHSA welcomes SC Legislators to Myrtle Beach for legislative panel at annual board seminar
February 1, 2018
Members of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate were present at the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) Board Seminar held January 26-28, 2018 at…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, health-care, on-the-move
Panel explores what’s next for Columbia’s insurance and tech industry
February 1, 2018What will it take to make Columbia the nation’s top insurance technology destination – a place where companies and employees from around the country want to be and have to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
SC Association of Adult and Continuing Education names three award winners from District Five
February 1, 2018Three individuals representing Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Adult Education program received awards from the South Carolina Association of Adult and Continuing Education organization. Dr. Kathie Greer, District Five’s Director of…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
February 1, 2018
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Seeking one (1) Applicant from the Hospitality industry; one…
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City of Columbia Public Life Public Space Survey
February 1, 2018
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th to help conduct our third annual Public Space Public Life Survey throughout downtown Columbia. Tracking how we use our…
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Emily Mills represented the seller in the sale of 10,174 SF of office space in Mount Pleasant
February 1, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Emily Mills represented the seller, Seascape Vacations, LLC in the sale of 10,174 of office space located at 1439 Stuart Engals Blvd in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. The…
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Broad Insights adds Tim Joiner as fractional CMO
February 1, 2018
Tim Joiner has joined Broad Insights, a business strategy and coaching company, as fractional Chief Marketing Officer. Fractional CMOs are a growing trend for mid-sized companies that want someone on…
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NAI Avant facilitates Main Street Columbia office lease
February 1, 2018
NAI Avant announced the lease transaction of ±3,151 square feet (SF) of office space at 1201 Main Street. Holder, Padgett, Littlejohn & Pricket, LLC will occupy the space, represented by…
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City Manager Spotlight – February 2018
January 31, 2018
By Teresa Wilson The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The…
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Net income grows 31.1 percent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
January 31, 2018
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $3,414,260 for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $2,603,928 for the same period a year…
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H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1
January 31, 2018The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…
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