District Five names Dr. Christina Melton superintendent-elect
December 11, 2017Lexington-Richland School District Five trustees announced Monday that they have picked veteran educator Dr. Christina Melton to become the district’s next superintendent. Melton, who is currently the district’s chief instructional…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
History Commission approves language for John C. Calhoun monument plaque
December 11, 2017
The Charleston Commission on History on Wednesday unanimously approved language for a plaque to be erected at the John C. Calhoun monument in Marion Square. The language will be considered by Charleston…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
USC College of Engineering and Computing receives $10,000 from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
December 11, 2017The University of South Carolina (USC) Educational Foundation and the USC College of Engineering and Computing announced a $10,000 grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, the non-profit arm of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Bank of America employees partner with Lowcountry Food Bank to donate $20,000
December 11, 2017Bank of America employees packed food for the coastal Carolina community that the Lowcountry Food Bank at the Lowcountry Food Bank. In addition to providing hands-on support, the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, non-profit, on-the-move
Santee Cooper Board approves 2018 Budget
December 11, 2017
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved a $2.1 billion budget for 2018 at its regular monthly meeting today. The 2018 budget includes $1.7 billion for the electric system, $9.8…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Baker Infiniti hosts local toy drop for Toys for Tots
December 11, 2017Baker Infiniti, a Baker Motor Company dealership, announced that it will be a Toys for Tots toy drop location this year. The goal, which they intend to reach by Friday,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
The Citadel earns prestigious CASE educational fundraising award
December 11, 2017The Citadel has been named a recipient of a 2017 CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) Educational Fundraising Award in overall performance, an honor given to superior fundraising programs…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
City of Charleston Department of Traffic and Transportation releases new SmartCards for updated parking meters
December 11, 2017
The city of Charleston department of traffic and transportation is in the process of updating the peninsula’s 1,709 parking meters to accept credit cards in addition to coin and SmartCard…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
MTEC partners with the U.S. Army to design and develop extracorporeal life support devices
December 11, 2017
In partnership with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) announced that Human Biomed, Inc. of South Burlington, Vermont, has been awarded…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
Frampton Construction completes event pavilion at The Omni Grove Park Inn
December 11, 2017Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has completed construction on the 10,000-square foot…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
College of Charleston’s international business program ranks No. 2 in nation
December 11, 2017
The School of Business at the College of Charleston remains a top competitor in the world of higher education. The School’s international business undergraduate program earned the No. 2 spot on the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Horry County Department of Airports November 2017 passengers statistics
December 11, 2017
During November 2017, a total of 131,031 passengers passed through the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), an increase of 22.9-percent compared to November 2016. At MYR, total passenger traffic in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: business-services, on-the-move
Upcountry History Museum’s CEO to serve as national judge
December 11, 2017
Dana Thorpe, Chief Executive Officer of the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has been selected by the Costume Society of America to serve as a judge for the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Greenville Chamber releases 2018 public policy agenda
December 11, 2017
The Greenville Chamber released its 2018 policy agendas Friday, focused on expanding our workforce, expanding existing small business and ensuring all Greenville residents participate in a booming economy. The agenda,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: chamber, on-the-move
O’Neal Inc. hires Project Controller
December 11, 2017
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Chris Beard as Project Controller. Beard has more than 9 years of project controls experience. He previously worked for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: engineering, on-the-move
Danley making strategic decisions at SC State: Reinstates tennis program, requests one more season of Coach Pough
December 11, 2017
The past six months have afforded the SC State Athletics Department an outstanding opportunity to engage in comprehensive strategic assessments conducted by an independent agency. “While the process was grueling,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move, sports
Grant funding available for historic preservation, conservation projects
December 11, 2017To help protect and preserve Richland County’s rich land and historic places, Richland County Conservation Commission is accepting applications for its Historic Preservation and Community Conservation grants. Nonprofit and neighborhood…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Devine elected to National Board of Directors
December 11, 2017
City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine was elected to the Women in Municipal Government Board of Directors earlier this month. Women in Municipal Government, formed in 1974, is a constituency group…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
LCSD, toy blogger work to get gifts under Christmas trees
December 11, 2017What started out as a hobby for Kelly Reci several years ago is now a successful blogging website, Kelly’s Thoughts on Things. As she gained more followers, more toy companies…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Top Grossing Movies – December 11
December 11, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/08/2017 to 12/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Coco PG Disney 3 3,748 $18,452,315 $135,658,005 2 Justice…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Richland Two hires Director of Planning
December 11, 2017
At a board meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of William C. Simon…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
S.C. State Fair assistant manager Nancy Smith named second vice chair of international fair association
December 11, 2017
South Carolina State Fair assistant manager, Nancy Smith, has been named the 2018 second vice chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). Smith was elected during the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Southern Community Services expands in the Lowcountry
December 11, 2017Rivertowne on the Wando community joins SCS’ growing client roster Charleston, S.C. – Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)-accredited community association management firms…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: business-services, on-the-move
BCDCOG Construction Analysis: Building Permit Numbers Down in Q3
December 11, 2017The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments’ has released Construction Quarterly, its third quarter analysis of construction trends in the region. Insights in this edition include: NEW CONSTRUCTION: The number of building…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Five tips to avoid toy-related eye injuries
December 11, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
Caldwell commercial represents tenant in lease of 7380 Cross County Road
December 11, 2017Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Southern Pump & Tank Company, LLC in the lease of 5,250 SF at 7380 Cross County Road, North Charleston,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Caldwell Commercial announces new hire Jordan Tuck
December 11, 2017Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announces the recent addition of Jordan Tuck as Assistant Property Manager. Jordan is a Charleston native and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Southern Community Services expands reach in Columbia, S.C. area
December 11, 2017LongCreek Plantation, Eagles Nest and Stratford Plantation join SCS client docket Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)-accredited community association management firms in S.C.,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, on-the-move
NAI Avant consummates 25,200 square foot industrial investment sale
December 11, 2017NAI Avant announced the investment sale of two flex buildings totaling 25,200 square feet in the Rioux Professional Park located at 161 Pontiac Business Center Drive in Columbia, SC. Senior…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
BIA names Builder of the Year
December 11, 2017Mike Satterfield named BIA Builder Member of the Year, Other Members Recognized During Annual Holiday Ball Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Continental establishes endowed chair for operations and supply chain at the University of South Carolina
December 11, 2017
Grant will support professor position in operations and supply chain at the Darla Moore School of Business University and industry partnership are key to future of South Carolina The University…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, education, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Dance in the Streets at Famously Hot New Year
December 11, 2017
Dance in the Streets this NYE with Elle King and Nappy Roots Live at the Free Famously Hot New Year Celebration in Columbia, S.C. Columbia hosts 7th year of largest…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Great Southern Homes leaders awarded outstanding building industry honors
December 11, 2017
Congratulations to Mike Satterfield, EVP/CEO of Great Southern Homes who has been awarded the Building Industry Associations (BIA) of Central SC’s Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year. BIA members vote for…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
NAI Avant consummates 25,200 square foot industrial investment sale
December 11, 2017
NAI Avant announced the investment sale of two flex buildings totaling 25,200 square feet in the Rioux Professional Park located at 161 Pontiac Business Center Drive in Columbia, SC. Senior…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas
December 11, 2017
By Jerry Bellune How can you mess up Christmas? By failing to track costs, revenue and sales. To banish the Grinch, invest an hour a week. Our friend Ruth…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, on-the-move
BIA names Builder of the Year
December 11, 2017
Mike Satterfield named BIA Builder Member of the Year, Other Members Recognized During Annual Holiday Ball Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Southern Community Services expands reach in Columbia, S.C. area
December 11, 2017
LongCreek Plantation, Eagles Nest and Stratford Plantation join SCS client docket Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)-accredited community association management firms in S.C.,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Columbia College receives $1.7 million for endowed scholarship
December 10, 2017
Emily Stone Mitchell, class of 1944, and her husband, Frank Mitchell, Jr. donated $1.7 million to create the Emily Stone Mitchell Scholarship. Columbia College will use this endowment to support…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
USC economists say SC economy to remain strong in 2018
December 10, 2017
Despite a tight labor market and a series of Midlands-area layoffs due to the recent shutdown of construction at the V.C. Summer nuclear facility in Fairfield County, South Carolina’s economy…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, headlines, on-the-move
Gamecocks set to play at Spirit Communications Park
December 10, 2017
USC will host College of Charleston on May 9 on Bull Street The South Carolina Gamecocks announced their 2018 baseball schedule after the Thanksgiving holiday. With that announcement, the Columbia Fireflies are…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move, sports
Five Tips to Avoid Toy-Related Eye Injuries
December 10, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, health-care, on-the-move
2018 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 10, 2017Left to right: Heidi Vukov (Myrtle Beach), Michelle Weaver (Charleston), Sarah McClure (Landrum) and Kiki Cyrus (Columbia) Credit: SCPRT/Photo by Perry Baker South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster named the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, government, on-the-move
Dance in the streets at Famously Hot New Year
December 10, 2017
Tens of thousands of guests will dance in the streets of downtown Columbia, S.C. at the free Famously Hot New Year celebration, S.C.’s largest NYE party, on Sunday, Dec. 31,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Five Tips to Avoid Toy-Related Eye Injuries
December 10, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, health-care, on-the-move
Samsung announces new R&D partnership with Clemson, University of South Carolina
December 8, 2017
Five-year joint investment will advance high tech manufacturing research and product development, techniques that can be applied in Samsung home appliance facility in Newberry, SC Samsung Electronics America announced…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, hi-tech-information-tech, manufacturing, on-the-move
Claflin graduate, SC State commissioned officer promoted to U.S. Army brigadier general
December 8, 2017
On Friday, Dec. 1, Darlington, South Carolina native, Twanda Young, was promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She is the first female officer, commissioned…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: military, on-the-move
SC Autism Society hires former news anchor as Director of Fundraising and Public Relations
December 8, 2017
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society announced that it has hired retired award-winning journalist, Mary Sturgill as its Director of Fundraising and Public Relations. Sturgill’s duties will…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: marketing-and-communications, non-profit, on-the-move
Allied Air Enterprises investing in Orangeburg County facility
December 8, 2017
ORANGEBURG, COUNTY, SC – Allied Air Enterprises, a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, has committed to investing approximately $10 million at its existing Orangeburg County manufacturing…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Flock and Rally and SCAAHC win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C.
December 8, 2017
Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in partnership with the S.C. African American Heritage Commission, won a 2017 Palmetto Award of Excellence from the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Honeywell to invest in leading Chinese supply chain software provider
December 8, 2017
FORT MILL, SC – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a 25 percent ownership interest in FLUX Information Technology, a leading provider of warehouse management…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: business-services, on-the-move
