New Pharmacy Students Serve the Community
August 26, 2020Last week, first-year pharmacy student Rachel Blocker didn’t practice using a mortar and pestle to compound medicine. She didn’t practice formulating treatment plans for patients either. Instead, orientation for Blocker…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, health-care, on-the-move
Lander University Student Support Services to receive federal grant
August 26, 2020Lander University has once again received a five-year grant to fund its Student Support Services program, awarded by the United States Department of Education through the federal TRiO programs. Lander…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Chief building official orders demolition of St. Julian Devine chimneys
August 26, 2020Yesterday, in response to a letter from Craig M. Bennett, Jr., head of Bennett Preservation Engineering, City of Charleston chief building official Ken Granata ordered the prompt, emergency demolition of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Get personalized reading recommendations through new online service
August 26, 2020As summer begins to wind down, don’t let your reading list sizzle out. Richland Library now offers an online personalized recommendation service, which can help. To get started, visit us…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Terminix named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 26, 2020Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina for the seventh year in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
United Community Bank announces Sherry Brock as Assistant Branch Manager in Pendleton
August 26, 2020United Community Bank in Pendleton is pleased to announce that Sherry Brock has joined its team. Born and raised in the Pendleton area, Brock has been a member of United’s…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Kopis takes Christin Greenwich on as new Project Manager
August 26, 2020Kopis, a software development company located in Greenville, has hired Christin Greenwich as a Project Manager. Greenwich started her career as an Analyst/ Programmer for the State of Alaska. She…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: employment, on-the-move
Lee & Associates Charleston celebrates three new CCIM graduates
August 26, 2020Lee & Associates now has eight CCIM Members Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announced today, three of its associates in the Charleston…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Eaton launches first-of-its-kind capacitor recycling program as part of effort to drive a more circular economy
August 26, 2020GREENWOOD, SC – Power management company Eaton announced it has launched a new recycling program based out of its Emerald Road facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, that allows customers to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, laurenscountybuzz Category: energy, on-the-move
Duck Creek Technologies goes public
August 26, 2020Duck Creek Technologies, Inc., a provider of SaaS-delivered enterprise software to the property and casualty insurance industry, announced on August 13 the pricing of its initial public offering of 15,000,000…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: headlines, hi-tech-information-tech, insurance, on-the-move
District employs 104 nurses to provide full-time service for CCSD students at all schools
August 26, 2020Charleston County School District will now have a full-time school nurse in every elementary, middle, and high school. CCSD employs 104 nurses, some of whom are part-time and serve in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Moore & Van Allen secures $2.6 million award for the Shem Creek Development Group from the Town of Mount Pleasant
August 26, 2020Moore & Van Allen PLLC successfully represented The Shem Creek Development Group in its lawsuit against the Town of Mount Pleasant which has been ordered to pay more than $2.6…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Moore & Van Allen attorneys featured in 2020 Legal Elite by Charleston Business Magazine
August 26, 2020Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that Charleston Business Magazine recognized three of the firm’s attorneys in its 2020 Legal Elite feature. Honorees will be acknowledged in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: law, on-the-move
20 Ogletree Deakins attorneys named to Best Lawyers List
August 26, 202020 attorneys from Ogletree Deakins’ Greenville office were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 list. Those lawyers include: Lucas J. Asper (Litigation –…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Nominations being taken to honor S.C.’s arts luminaries
August 26, 2020• Governor’s Awards for the Arts recognize arts achievement, influence, and support • Nomination window closes Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 The South Carolina Arts Commission is once again seeking to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
2 Ogletree Deakins attorneys named to Best Lawyers List
August 26, 2020Two attorneys from Ogletree Deakins’ Charleston office were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 list. Those lawyers include: Michael Oliver Eckard (Employment Law…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: law, on-the-move
6 Ogletree Deakins attorneys named to Best Lawyers List
August 26, 2020Six attorneys from Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 list. Those lawyers include: William L. Duda (Employment Law…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
CarolinaPower only specialty contractor to make 2020 list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 26, 2020For the third consecutive year, CarolinaPower has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina – a prestigious list of the state’s top-notch employers. CarolinaPower is…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Greek Life Director Begins Volunteer Roles, Assists Students With Virtual Recruitment
August 26, 2020When the traditional college environment changed during the second half of last semester, Marissa Buck, PC’s Greek Life director, says staff tried to intentionally program for student connection—gathering virtually and…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Thornwell’s Farm is Back!
August 26, 2020One of our greatest values is stewarding all that God has entrusted to us—from the Board of Trustees (BOT), our staff, the people we serve, and our treasured alumni, to…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
South Carolina applies for Lost Wages Assistance grant
August 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey announced today that the state of South Carolina submitted its grant application for FEMA’s Lost…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move
Blackbaud’s Carrie Cobb named co-chair of Giving USA Foundation Advisory Council on Methodology
August 25, 2020Blackbaud announced that its vice president and head of data intelligence, Carrie Cobb, has been named co-chair of the Giving USA Foundation Advisory Council on Methodology. This council provides the vital evaluation…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
NAI Columbia’s John Gregory and Peyton Bryant receive the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation
August 25, 2020NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM and Peyton Bryant, CCIM received the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. “Earning the CCIM designation is a rewarding and persevering experience. Obtaining…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Senior dogs at Charleston Animal Society fetch grants
August 25, 2020Grey Muzzle Organization taps Charleston Animal Society to promote senior dog adoptions! Old dogs have something to wag about this summer as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
East Cooper Medical Center appoints new Governing Board members
August 25, 2020East Cooper Medical Center is pleased to welcome three new Governing Board members: Dr. Sherry Eppelsheimer, Dr. Natalie Hammond, and Dr. Rex Morgan. “Our Governing Board is comprised of exceptional…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
LCSO Annual School Supply Drive – August 28th
August 25, 2020The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is holding our annual School Supply Drive on Friday, August 28th at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM. All donations will go to local…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, law, non-profit, on-the-move
Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Crime Mapping For Public Access
August 25, 2020The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office introduced their online crime map in May 2020. The crime map allows citizens to see where crime is being reported throughout Laurens County. Citizens can…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: law, life, on-the-move
South Carolina Aquarium’s 5th Annual Turtle Trek 5K goes virtual
August 25, 2020Proceeds from the 5K race support the Sea Turtle Care Center™ and other Aquarium conservation efforts Distance and dates will no longer be a hurdle to participate in the South…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
South Carolina Cancer Alliance seeking development committee candidates
August 25, 2020Since 2003, the South Carolina Cancer Alliance has been dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer, as well as improving the treatment of those affected by this disease.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
Encompass Health and MUSC Health plan to own and operate Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston as a joint venture
August 25, 2020Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) and MUSC Health announced plans to own and operate Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston, Encompass Health’s existing inpatient rehabilitation hospital in North Charleston, South…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: headlines, health-care, on-the-move
South Carolina Department of Education releases assessment waiver survey for public input
August 25, 2020Today, the South Carolina Department of Education released an online survey for public input on the requested assessment waiver to the United States Department of Education. As required by the Every Student…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Bob Jones University Board of Trustees renews President Pettit’s contract
August 25, 2020Dr. John Lewis, chairman of the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees, announced the renewal of Dr. Steve Pettit’s contract as president of BJU through June 1, 2023. Pettit’s contract…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, headlines, on-the-move
College of Charleston Class of 2024 freshman profile
August 25, 2020The dawn of a new academic year at the College of Charleston brings with it a new class of students to join the Cougars’ ranks. And the members of the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
BCDCOG receives $2.7 million for construction of HOP transit hub and park-and-ride facility
August 25, 2020The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been awarded $2.7 million in federal funding for the construction of a Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) park-and-ride facility and transit hub in the Upper Peninsula.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: headlines, on-the-move, transportation
Real estate attorney Worrell joins Morton & Gettys
August 25, 2020An experienced attorney who’s licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina, and is applying to the Georgia Bar, Ashley N. Worrell has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. Her…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, law, on-the-move
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina donates to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
August 25, 2020In its latest demonstration of community investment and corporate citizenship, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is committing funding to the state’s five, private four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: insurance, on-the-move
Resource Financial Services receives Fannie Mae approval
August 25, 2020Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, today announced it has been approved by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). This distinction allows the mortgage bank…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Infinity Marketing adds Eldeco Inc. to growing client roster
August 25, 2020Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, welcomes Eldeco Inc. as a new client. The agency is providing a variety of services including social media management, a virtual webcast and…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Green Cloud Technologies celebrates the fifth time being named to Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies
August 25, 2020Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a cloud technology solutions provider, was included in Inc. 5000 annual list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is Green Cloud’s fifth appearance on…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: headlines, it-services, on-the-move
Grant from Food Lion feeds Charitable Foundation to assist students in need
August 25, 2020The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently received a generous $1,500 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to assist our students in need and their families.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move
Tina Emerson to serve as Chief Marketing Officer of Nexsen Pruet
August 25, 2020Tina Emerson’s business-to-business communications experience spans almost 20 years, with the majority of her work developing business and building client relationships for law firms. With a sharp focus on client experience,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Colliers Report: Columbia employees keep their parking spaces during the pandemic
August 24, 2020Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 COLUMBIA | PARKING Key Takeaways Columbia, S.C.’s occupancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District remains high at 81.62%. Despite not using…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Coldwell Banker Caine, Creative Founder and Blue Wall Real Estate announce Bradshaw Commons
August 24, 2020Featuring six luxury townhomes in downtown Greenville offering ideal urban living Coldwell Banker Caine, Creative Founder (led by Jared Moore), and Blue Wall Real Estate (led by Bogue Wallin), announced…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
The Citadel School of Humanities and Social Sciences introduces new faculty for the 2020-2021 academic year
August 24, 2020The School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS) is the largest of the college’s five academic schools. SHSS is the foundation of a liberal arts education at The Citadel and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Off Market Investment Sale
August 24, 2020Buddy Bebergal, Will Moore and Dunston Powell are pleased to have represented both the buyer and seller of the off market investment sale of the Dunkin Donuts anchored property at…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
New partnership with MUSC to enhance College of Charleston Student Health Services
August 24, 2020The College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are joining forces to provide enhanced student health care, including psychiatric services, to CofC students. The effort will…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, health-care, on-the-move
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes experienced Family Law Team, expands services for clients
August 24, 2020Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Reid T. Sherard, Shareholder, and Ian G. Conits, Associate, have joined the firm. With the addition of Reid and Ian, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has expanded…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Brooks Owings of Wilson Kibler facilitates purchase of Hampton House for $2.1 million
August 24, 2020Brooks Owings, a senior associate and multifamily specialist at Wilson Kibler, recently represented a Charlotte-based investment group in the $2.1 million acquisition of Hampton House on the University of South…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, education, on-the-move
Tapestry Tuesday’s at Ten
August 24, 2020Join us on Facebook Live tomorrow for Tapestry Tuesday’s at Ten. Every Tuesday at 10am we will host a Facebook Live on new arrivals, sales etc. You never know…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move, retail
Joel H. Jones promoted to ReWa chief operating officer
August 24, 2020Jones to oversee day-to-day operations at ReWa ReWa announced that Joel H. Jones has been selected to serve as chief operating officer (COO). The COO role is a first-time role…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, utilities