Close joins Morton & Gettys as an associate
November 17, 2017
Claude Close has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. He will focus his practice on real estate and commercial law. Close is a 2017 graduate of the University of…
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BB&T invests $100,000 in United Way of the Midlands’ efforts to prevent homelessness
November 17, 2017The generous donation comes just in time to honor Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week BB&T donated $100,000 to United Way of the Midlands earlier today to aid in the fight…
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Stephen Layne joins Wyche
November 17, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Stephen Layne has joined Wyche as an associate, focusing his practice on transactional matters with an emphasis on corporate law. Prior to joining Wyche, Layne served as…
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Allstate awards $75,000 to Alive at 25 teen safe driving
November 17, 2017The Allstate Foundation awards $75,000 to support teen driving awareness through Alive at 25, a defensive driving course from the Southeastern Chapter – National Safety Council (SCNSC). Alive at…
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Michael Trask joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
November 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Attorney Michael Trask has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. He will focus his practice in the areas of appellate advocacy, automobile liability, general litigation,…
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Newly redesigned Richland Library St. Andrews officially reopens
November 17, 2017After a little more than one year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its St. Andrews location and inviting the community to take a look at…
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Livoti installed as President of South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association
November 17, 2017Murphy & Grantland shareholder Anthony Livoti is the newly installed President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association (SCDTAA). The installation came at the group’s 50th Annual meeting in November. Since…
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NAI Avant arranges Bluff Road industrial lease
November 17, 2017
NAI Avant announced, “Best One Tire”, a Subsidiary of S&S Firestone, Inc will lease 1612 Bluff Road, a 15,000 square foot free standing industrial building beginning February 1, 2018. The…
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SCE&G to acquire natural-gas-fired power plant
November 17, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA), announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle to purchase a 540-megawatt, combined-cycle, natural-gas-fired power…
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JP Lee of Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas, LLC elected ACTEC Fellow
November 17, 2017
JP Lee, a member at Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas, LLC, was recently elected as one of 36 attorneys nationwide as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate…
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SCE&G proposes $4.8 billion solution to replace new nuclear project
November 16, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), has proposed a comprehensive solution to outstanding issues regarding the abandoned V.C. Summer Station nuclear construction project,…
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United Way presents four awards at National Philanthropy Day celebration
November 16, 2017United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals…
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Jodi Hudgins joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 16, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jodi Hudgins has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Originally from Northwest Indiana, Hudgins’ family relocated to Greenville…
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Flourish honored with the 2017 Business of Integrity Award
November 16, 2017Flourish won the Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate’s 2017 Business of Integrity Award for Community Service in the 1-10 employee category during a ceremony on Thursday, November 9, at…
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Journalist offers advice on “fake news”
November 16, 2017Social media and the Internet make it easier to spread “fake news” today, but there are several key factors for judging the reliability of what we hear and see reported…
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Journalist offers advice on “fake news”
November 16, 2017Social media and the Internet make it easier to spread “fake news” today, but there are several key factors for judging the reliability of what we hear and see reported…
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Infinity wins seven W3 Awards
November 15, 2017
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency announced it has won seven W3 Awards in the categories of web design, video production, and social media. These awards reflect the Infinity team’s…
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An Upstate SC holiday tradition continues
November 15, 2017Although Hollywild Animal Park was not open to the public during the 2017 summer season, we will be hosting the holiday lights program in response to popular demand. Once again,…
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Five out of seven Greenville Little Theatre resident actors will work triple time this December.
November 15, 2017Greenville Little Theatre’s (GLT) latest MainStage production, Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Goose, features five actors who have tripled up and are performing in all three of GLT’s December shows.…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham announces addition
November 15, 2017
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina announced: Mark A. Willcox, CPA, has joined…
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Kari Bristol joins ERA Wilder Realty Northeast
November 15, 2017
ERA Wilder Realty Northeast office recently announced the addition of Kari Bristol to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Columbia area. Prior to relocating to…
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State workforce board approves strategic plan to strengthen labor market
November 15, 2017
With South Carolina’s unemployment rate near historic lows, the state’s workforce system has to work harder to ensure a skilled labor force is available for new and expanding businesses. To…
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Be Cart Smart: Tips to recycle and dispose of trash the right way
November 15, 2017
In advance of the holiday season when household waste amounts greatly increase, Richland County reminds residents of several tips for disposing of trash and recycling the right way to ensure…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Charleston-area leases
November 15, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Push Digital expanded into an additional 3,500 square feet, and now lease a total…
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Heatworks growing Charleston County operations
November 15, 2017
Manufacturer Creating 60 New Jobs in Mount Pleasant Heatworks, a manufacturer of innovative tankless water heaters, is expanding their Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is…
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McCall Farms expanding Florence County operations
November 15, 2017
Company Investing $35 Million to Purchase Brands and Upgrade Effingham, S.C. Facility McCall Farms, the South Carolina-based manufacturers of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts and Bruce’s Yams, is investing $35 million to…
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City Center Partnership announces election of new officers and board members for 2018
November 15, 2017City Center Partnership announced it has elected the following officers for a one-year term. The election took place at CCP’s 16th annual meeting. • Lee Mashburn (pictured) of Mashburn Construction –…
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iTs|SC graduates largest Leadership Insurance class
November 15, 2017Clockwise from back left: John Eric Buffamoyer (Seibels), Diane Wells (Seibels), Arica Carter (BCBS), Yolanda DuBose (Capgemini), Ashley Gilfillan (Software Specialists), Mike Smith (Duck Creek Technologies), Allen Dixon (BCBS), Janet…
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Sagacious Partners adds Fox and Ros to bolster project management services
November 15, 2017
Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has added Laura Ros as a Project Manager and Katie Fox as a Senior Project Manager, the project management, executive coaching, and Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) implementation…
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International economic development initiative leads to invitation to China: Partnership continues with China Jushi
November 15, 2017
Richland County officials recently met with Chinese business leaders to build upon the international relationship forged when a top manufacturing company selected Richland County as the home of its first…
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Peter Shand promoted to President of Business Development Corporation
November 15, 2017
Peter G. Shand is the new President of Business Development Corporation (BDC) of SC, the non-bank, small-business lender created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1958. Shand joined BDC…
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Philissa Edge affiliates with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
November 15, 2017
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that Philissa Edge has affiliated as a sales associate with the company’s Sumter branch office. According to Edge, “I look forward to providing the best…
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Students immerse themselves in live theatre at Midlands Technical College Playwright Festival
November 15, 2017What happens when six students write stories about life, love, and joy; and their classmates help direct, produce, and perform the plays in front of a live audience? The result…
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Insurance professor gives economic forecast
November 15, 2017South Carolina’s recovery from the economic recession that began in December 2007 has outpaced U.S. growth in some measures since that time, but future forecasts depend on continued consumer confidence…
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Homeownership for Veterans event Saturday Nov 18th
November 15, 2017This is a free event for Veterans and it is also open to the public. The flyer is attached. The South Carolina National Association of Real Estate Brokers (SCNAREB) is…
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Rhonda Kingen joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 15, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Rhonda Kingen has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Prior to moving to the Upstate, Kingen lived in…
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Commander’s Reception and concert held in Camden
November 15, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Thomas S. Mullikin hosted friends and members of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG) at a pre-performance reception prior to a…
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Wilson receives award from City Center Partnership
November 15, 2017The City Center Partnership recognized Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson with the Chairman’s Award during their 16th anniversary celebration and annual meeting last night at the Capital City Club. Wilson received…
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Groundbreaking of Sonny’s SportsPlex Indoor Courts Facility in Northeast Columbia
November 15, 2017Hill Construction and Talmage Architects joined the owners of Sonny’s SportsPlex to officially break ground on Sonny’s SportsPlex, an indoor courts facility offering league play, open gym and personal…
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City Center Partnership announces election of new officers and board members for 2018
November 15, 2017
City Center Partnership announced it has elected the following officers for a one-year term. The election took place at CCP’s 16th annual meeting. • Lee Mashburn (pictured) of Mashburn Construction –…
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Groundbreaking of Sonny’s SportsPlex Indoor Courts Facility in Northeast Columbia
November 15, 2017Hill Construction and Talmage Architects joined the owners of Sonny’s SportsPlex to officially break ground on Sonny’s SportsPlex, an indoor courts facility offering league play, open gym and personal…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Commander’s Reception and concert held in Camden
November 15, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Thomas S. Mullikin hosted friends and members of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG) at a pre-performance reception prior to a…
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Insurance professor gives economic forecast
November 15, 2017
South Carolina’s recovery from the economic recession that began in December 2007 has outpaced U.S. growth in some measures since that time, but future forecasts depend on continued consumer confidence…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
November 14, 2017
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Award recognizes exemplary displays of committed service to the…
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CresCom Bank introduces Beth Turner as Branch Manager & Assistant Vice President
November 14, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to introduce Beth Turner as branch manager and assistant vice president in Cayce, S.C. Prior to joining the…
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SC police group names Lexington County Sheriff’s Department top agency
November 14, 2017
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association presented the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department with its Excellence in Law Enforcement award Nov. 7 at the association’s annual training conference. “The SCLEOA…
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Wellness Beyond Fifty offers diabetes prevention program
November 14, 2017
Wellness Beyond Fifty, LLC, a Charleston-based company that provides health coaching to individuals across North America, will be offering Prevent T2, a diabetes prevention program, starting in January of 2018.…
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City of Charleston Business Services Division launches New Business Open House series
November 14, 2017
The city of Charleston Business Services Division will host its first New Business Open House for new and potential business owners on Friday, November 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the…
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Frampton Construction tapped to build US Foods CHEF’STORE in Charleston
November 14, 2017
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has been selected to build a US…
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CresCom Bank introduces new team members to South Carolina locations
November 14, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading bank within North and South Carolina communities, welcomes new members to its banking team with the addition of Deborah Josephson, Tatiana Wheatcraft, Faith Neumann and Justin Miller. Charleston,…
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