Teknoware establishing new operations in Horry County
November 14, 2017
Interior lighting systems manufacturer creating 45 new jobs Teknoware, a Finland-based manufacturing firm, today announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The company will hire approximately 45 employees and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton, S.C. business leaders announce cuts to unemployment tax rate
November 14, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton and business leaders from around the state to announce that for the fifth consecutive year DEWis cutting the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax rate on South Carolina businesses. “Any time we are…
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Capital Rotary makes two charitable donations
November 14, 2017Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club has made donations for two humanitarian causes – one to eradicate polio, the other to provide disaster relief in the U.S. and overseas. The club raised…
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Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market
November 14, 2017Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North…
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Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market
November 14, 2017Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North…
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Timepiece start-up Famiglia Vaglio unveils inaugural collection of watches
November 14, 2017
Direct to consumer model, philanthropic mission marry local design with Swiss-made quality With the holiday season having officially commenced, Famiglia Vaglio, a new, local luxury watch brand in Greenville, S.C.,…
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Patrick G. Head joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 14, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Patrick G. Head has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A Greenville native, Head grew up in…
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NAI Charleston brokers $1.15 million sale of office building in Mt. Pleasant
November 14, 2017NAI Charleston announced the $1.15 million sale of the ±3,600-square-foot office building at 1040 Anna Knapp Boulevard in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Broker/Partner David Grubbs, along with Harold Holt of…
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Ziff Properties acquires Biltmore Station – Asheville, NC
November 14, 2017Ziff Properties Acquires Mixed-Use Center ASHEVILLE, NC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the 85,401-square-foot Biltmore Station located in Asheville, NC. The mixed-use property was purchased for…
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Ted Gentry named to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
November 14, 2017
Wyche Attorney Ted Gentry has been named to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees (SCICU). SCICU seeks to advance higher education through fundraising, scholarships, and research,…
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Guy Furay honored by NAIFA
November 14, 2017
GREER, S.C. – Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been honored by the National Associations of Insurance and Financial Advisors with a 2017 Quality Award. The NAIFA Quality…
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The Children’s Security Blanket announces new name reflecting dramatic expansion across the Carolinas
November 14, 2017
Organization Enters New Phase of Growth with New Brand Identity SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Children’s Security Blanket has changed its name. The 16-year-old Spartanburg-based nonprofit remains dedicated to helping children…
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Capital Rotary makes two charitable donations
November 14, 2017
Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club has made donations for two humanitarian causes – one to eradicate polio, the other to provide disaster relief in the U.S. and overseas. The club raised…
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Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market
November 14, 2017
Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North…
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NP Strategy honored for communications work
November 13, 2017NP Strategy received two prestigious communications awards at the International Association of Business Communicators S.C. Chapter’s 2017 Palmetto Awards on November 2. The awards, Award of Excellence in Issues Management…
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Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker gives personal archive to USC
November 13, 2017
Kathleen Parker, author and Washington Post columnist, has given her personal archive to the University of South Carolina Libraries’ South Carolina Political Collections. Parker, who lives in Camden, South Carolina,…
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City Community Development to host two-part homebuyer workshop
November 13, 2017The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department will host a two-part Homebuyer Workshop on Tuesday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Richland County Library Assembly branch, located at 1431…
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United Way of the Midlands names new internship in honor of Mel Stebbins
November 13, 2017Funds for the internship are being accepted to begin the internship in fall 2018 United Way of the Midlands has created an internship fund in honor of Melbourne “Mel” Stebbins,…
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Beautiful places across South Carolina will benefit from nearly $500,000 from Duke Energy
November 13, 2017
The Duke Energy Foundation is investing nearly $500,000 in 14 South Carolina environmental nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the Duke Energy…
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Mayor Steve Benjamin of Columbia endorses James Smith
November 13, 2017
Mayor says Smith will make real change in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mayor Steve Benjamin, of Columbia, S.C., today endorsed James Smith’s candidacy for Governor of South Carolina. James…
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Go behind-the-scenes with Historic Columbia
November 13, 2017
Join Historic Columbia and the new owners of a recently rehabilitated, circa-1915 bungalow as they share their story of a four-year long search for their perfect home. Go behind-the-scenes mid-renovation…
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HUB Carolinas expands with acquisition of Banyan Consulting Group and sales team hiring
November 13, 2017
KeenanSuggs | HUB (KS | HUB) has announced the acquisition of Banyan Consulting Group, Inc. (Banyan). KS | HUB is a division of Hub International Limited (HUB), the 7th largest…
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US Navy veteran Tommy Andrews joins ERA Wilder Realty Irmo office
November 13, 2017
ERA Wilder Realty Irmo Office recently announced the addition of Tommy Andrews to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Columbia area. Andrews was born into…
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Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well℠
November 13, 2017Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well℠
November 13, 2017Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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ACE Bakery expanding Cherokee County operations
November 13, 2017
$31.9 Million Investment to Increase Production Capacity ACE Bakery, LLC, an artisan bakery that produces par-baked breads for retail customers, is expanding its existing Cherokee County operations. The $31.9 million…
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WCM Global Wealth, LLC welcomes new Director of Real Estate and Chief Financial Officer to its growing team
November 13, 2017WCM Global Wealth, LLC, a diversified financial services company that provides a wide array of financial products and services as a registered investment adviser, expands its real estate and financial…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $109,837 to 14 nonprofit organizations
November 13, 2017
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $109,837 in capacity-building grants to 14 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents across all seven Spartanburg Community Indicator Areas: Civic…
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Richard L. Cox joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Richard L. Cox has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A lifelong South Carolinian, Cox’s career started…
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McCrory Construction hires John Price as Manager of Business Development in Upstate
November 13, 2017
John Price has joined McCrory Construction as Manager of Business Development in the company’s Upstate office. Price will be focusing on manufacturing, commercial and design-build opportunities in the Upstate and…
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McCrory Construction hires John Price as Manager of Business Development in Upstate
November 13, 2017John Price has joined McCrory Construction as Manager of Business Development in the company’s Upstate office. Price will be focusing on manufacturing, commercial and design-build opportunities in the Upstate and…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on 2017 Women’s Build home
November 13, 2017
On Thursday, Greenville women business leaders, government officials and volunteers kicked off the 2017 Women’s Build by raising the walls of the home they are building for the newest resident…
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Heroes In Blue announces plans for 3rd Annual Feed an Officer Campaign
November 13, 2017
Heroes In Blue publicized their official plans for the 3rd Annual Feed an Officer Campaign. In 2016, the Campaign was able to provide lunch to 531 officers and the participating restaurants provided more than $7700 in…
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Hundreds attend District Five Magnet Fair featuring five new magnet programs
November 13, 2017
More than 270 parents, students and community members attended Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Magnet Fair on Nov. 9. The event at CrossRoads Intermediate School featured interactive booths where visitors talked with staff and…
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100 Men Take Stand Against Sexual Violence in the Midlands
November 13, 2017Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) invites men in the Midlands to take a stand against sexual violence by joining the 100 Men Against Sexual Violence Campaign. More than…
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AT&T awards $30,000 grant to USO South Carolina
November 13, 2017AT&T recently granted $30,000 to the USO South Carolina to support the USO’s Operation Read and Feed program. “The USO connects service members to family, home and country,” said Joanie…
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ATD awards the Midlands Chapter
November 13, 2017The ATD Midlands Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) was named ATD Chapter of the Month (COM) for November 2017. The COM is national recognition for ATD local…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±20,000 square foot industrial lease renewal
November 13, 2017
NAI Avant announced WESCO Distribution, Inc. signed a long-term lease extension at Binswanger Airport, located at 100 Branch Road in West Columbia, SC. WESCO will occupy ±20,000 square feet of…
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AT&T awards $30,000 grant to USO South Carolina
November 13, 2017
AT&T recently granted $30,000 to the USO South Carolina to support the USO’s Operation Read and Feed program. “The USO connects service members to family, home and country,” said Joanie…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
ATD awards the Midlands Chapter
November 13, 2017
The ATD Midlands Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) was named ATD Chapter of the Month (COM) for November 2017. The COM is national recognition for ATD local…
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100 Men Take Stand Against Sexual Violence in the Midlands
November 13, 2017
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) invites men in the Midlands to take a stand against sexual violence by joining the 100 Men Against Sexual Violence Campaign. More than…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well?
November 13, 2017
Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017
Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
United Way of the Midlands names new internship in honor of Mel Stebbins
November 13, 2017
Funds for the internship are being accepted to begin the internship in fall 2018 United Way of the Midlands has created an internship fund in honor of Melbourne “Mel” Stebbins,…
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McCrory Construction hires John Price as Manager of Business Development in Upstate
November 13, 2017
John Price has joined McCrory Construction as Manager of Business Development in the company’s Upstate office. Price will be focusing on manufacturing, commercial and design-build opportunities in the Upstate and…
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“Topping out” Lexington Medical Center’s clinical expansion
November 10, 2017
Lexington Medical Center’s clinical expansion project reached an important milestone Thursday with a ‘topping out’ ceremony. This significant event occurs when the last beam is placed atop a structure during its construction.…
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BIA Members to Help Build Centennial Park
November 10, 2017Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) presents donation to Gateway to the Army in support of Centennial Park at Fort Jackson. In attendance at the planning session…
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Edwin Lesley promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors at Business Development Corporation
November 10, 2017
Edwin O. Lesley has been promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation of SC (BDC). Lesley has served as President and CEO of BDC for…
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