West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
November 26, 2017
Brian Carter, City Administrator of the City of West Columbia, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mr. Carter is one of over 1,400…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health finalize partnership to form new health company
November 25, 2017Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health announced that they have finalized their partnership to create a new, not-for-profit, locally governed health company that will work to address important health…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, health-care, on-the-move
Recent personnel news from Watson Tate Savory
November 24, 2017Watson Tate Savory (WTS) is pleased to welcome Matthew Allen, LEED Green Associate, and Abigail Thielke to the firm’s staff. Further, WTS would like to announce that Kaitlyn P. Childes,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
Allison Sullivan leads advocacy group for injured workers
November 24, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Allison Sullivan, a partner with Bluestein Attorneys, is the new president of Injured Workers Advocates, a nonprofit association of attorneys dedicated to advancing the interests of injured…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Recent personnel news from Watson Tate Savory
November 24, 2017
Watson Tate Savory (WTS) is pleased to welcome Matthew Allen, LEED Green Associate, and Abigail Thielke to the firm’s staff. Further, WTS would like to announce that Kaitlyn P. Childes,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
Allison Sullivan leads advocacy group for injured workers
November 24, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Allison Sullivan, a partner with Bluestein Attorneys, is the new president of Injured Workers Advocates, a nonprofit association of attorneys dedicated to advancing the interests of injured…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Pet Pals Holiday Pet Food Drive set for Nov. 27-Dec. 8
November 24, 2017
Every day in Richland County, Meals on Wheels volunteers serve more than 400 residents—with nearly three-fourth of recipients at or below 200 percent of the national poverty level. But something…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week
November 22, 2017
Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Columbia, SC Henry Roe and Will Choate represented the landlord, Stoneridge Holdings, in the lease of 3,965 square…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Tyler Rex named as Thrive Upstate’s executive director
November 22, 2017
Tyler Rex has been named executive director for Thrive Upstate, formerly Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board. He will assume the position on November 27. Thrive Upstate provides services…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Habitat Greenwood paving the way for community revitalization in North Edgefield Neighborhood
November 22, 2017
Greenwood’s west side will soon see signs of its first new residential development in nearly 20 years, as Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity begins demolition of abandoned properties in Greenwood’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Lexington student named youngest Mungo Community Builder
November 22, 2017Five-year-old Rabun W. Coppock doesn’t let her small stature keep her from accomplishing big things. By raising funds for children battling serious illnesses, Coppock received the Mungo Community Builder award…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
McNair attorney appointed to South Carolina Bar’s Resolution of Fee Disputes Board
November 22, 2017McNair announce associate Deidra Byrd has been appointed by the South Carolina Bar’s President to sit on the Resolution of Fee Disputes Board for the 15th Circuit. She will remain…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
McNair attorney appointed to South Carolina Bar’s Resolution of Fee Disputes Board
November 22, 2017McNair announce associate Deidra Byrd has been appointed by the South Carolina Bar’s President to sit on the Resolution of Fee Disputes Board for the 15th Circuit. She will remain…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Lexington student named youngest Mungo Community Builder
November 22, 2017Five-year-old Rabun W. Coppock doesn’t let her small stature keep her from accomplishing big things. By raising funds for children battling serious illnesses, Coppock received the Mungo Community Builder award…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
McNair attorney appointed to South Carolina Bar’s Resolution of Fee Disputes Board
November 22, 2017
McNair announce associate Deidra Byrd has been appointed by the South Carolina Bar’s President to sit on the Resolution of Fee Disputes Board for the 15th Circuit. She will remain…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Cadet earns position in National Reconnaissance Office program
November 21, 2017
Alexis Edwards, a member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, has earned the opportunity to be an intern with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) program. The NRO is the national intelligence…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
LCK welcomes Joe Roddey as Senior Project Manager
November 21, 2017
LCK announced the addition of Joe Roddey as Senior Project Manager to its team in Columbia, SC. In his role, Roddey will be responsible for the management of a variety…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, construction, on-the-move
Two District Five assistant principals named finalists for state award
November 21, 2017
Two administrators from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named finalists for South Carolina Assistant Principal of the Year. Lake Murray Elementary School assistant principal Kelly Reese was named a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Ellipsis Technologies announces Shopify form spam protection
November 21, 2017
Ellipsis Technologies announced the next release of their Shopify app focused on combating form spam in the Shopify eCommerce environment. The Shop Protector by Human Presence™ app is now available…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
Caldwell Commercial represents tenant in lease of 1731 N Main St, Unit F, Summerville SC
November 21, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Scruffy World, LLC DBA Acrux Staffing in the lease of 1,400 SF at 1731 N Main Street…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
SCBIO has named Erin Ford Vice President of the Life Science Organization
November 21, 2017SCBIO’s executive committee announced today that Erin Ford, currently the director of sales at Anderson-based Poly-Med Inc. and Chair of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, on-the-move
SCBIO has named Erin Ford Vice President of the Life Science Organization
November 21, 2017SCBIO’s executive committee announced today that Erin Ford, currently the director of sales at Anderson-based Poly-Med Inc. and Chair of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
O2 Fitness offers to help beat the bird for Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017Before second (and third) helpings of turkey, sweet potatoes and Grandma’s pecan pie, O2 Fitness Clubs is offering a plan to recover from Thanksgiving’s inevitable food coma. In addition to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: advice, on-the-move
William Mangle joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 21, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that William Mangle has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Mangle began his career in real estate in new…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
First anniversary of unique women’s owned boutique in Columbia, SC
November 21, 2017A few years ago, Kara Hugg, Kristin Jensen and Kristen Lominack couldn’t have imagined they would be entrepreneurs, but Saturday, November 25 marks one year in their new…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, retail
Indie Grits Labs Education Fundraiser – Dec. 4
November 21, 2017
Columbia Film Society’s Indie Grits Labs will host the Second Annual Indie Grits Labs Education Fundraiser at The War Mouth (1209 Franklin St.), on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Funds raised…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
SCBIO has named Erin Ford Vice President of the Life Science Organization
November 21, 2017
SCBIO’s executive committee announced today that Erin Ford, currently the director of sales at Anderson-based Poly-Med Inc. and Chair of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Check presentation to Trooper Rebman Memorial Fund
November 20, 2017On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Chief Terrence Green presented a check to Colonel C. N. Williamson of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol with the proceeds collected…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Gov. Henry McMaster names next director of the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
November 20, 2017Governor Nominates Freddie Pough, Current Acting Director, for Confirmation Governor Henry McMaster today announced Freddie Pough as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Mr.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Turner Padget attorney selected for South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy
November 20, 2017
Turner Padget announces that Allyce Bailey has been selected as a participant in the South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy for 2018. This highly selective program is designed to equip emerging…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Palmetto Beverage Management Corp. purchases new corporate headquarters
November 20, 2017
Colliers International’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Palmetto Beverage Management Corp. in the purchase of its new corporate headquarters, located at 2738 Millwood Avenue in Columbia, SC. Palmetto Beverage is the South Carolina…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer welcomes commercial sales/leasing associate in Greenville
November 20, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces that Kyle Berdugo has joined the commercial brokerage group in their Greenville office. Kyle will focus on office leasing and sales in and around…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Bosch Rexroth gift helps Greenville Technical College create Advanced Manufacturing Academy for high school seniors
November 20, 2017Photo: Les Gardner (far left), Dr. Keith Miller (third from right) and Ann Wright (second from right) of Greenville Technical College receive a check from Christoph Kleu (second from left),…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Main Street Laurens USA and Greenwood Arts Center receive Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants
November 20, 2017
Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to enhance economic vitality and quality of life across the Upstate by fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, has announced the recipients for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
United Community Bank Ice on Main celebrates season opening
November 20, 2017United Community Bank Ice on Main celebrated the opening of its seventh season today. At 4:00 p.m., United Community Bank’s Greenville County President Michelle Seaver joined Mayor Knox White in the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Samsung announces new plant manager for Newberry County facility
November 20, 2017Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America announced the addition of Tony Fraley as plant manager for the Newberry County facility. Fraley is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing home appliances. “Tony Fraley has…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Donate to the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 20, 2017The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation are collecting canned food items and dry goods for the annual Dr. Martin Luther…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Santee Cooper crews traveling to hurricane-ravaged U.S. Virgin Islands to help restore power
November 20, 2017Santee Cooper crews departed today for the U.S. Virgin Islands to help restore power to the region ravaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September. Some residents of the U.S.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Teacups and Trucks are going mobile … again!
November 20, 2017For parents, convenience is more important than ever. From groceries delivered to your doorstep or dry cleaning being picked up from your home, in the busy world of parenting and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, retail
$500,000 from Gilder Foundation propels International African American Museum toward goal
November 20, 2017The Gilder Foundation, the charitable arm of Richard Gilder and his wife Lois Chiles, has generously pledged $500,000 to the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) Founders Fund. This leadership…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Tiger Lily to add second location on James Island, renovate downtown retail store
November 20, 2017
After more than 20 years in business, Tiger Lily is opening a second location on James Island, giving locals even more access to Charleston’s favorite florist. Tiger Lily is purchasing…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, retail
East Cooper Meals on Wheels receives new 2018 Subaru Outback
November 20, 2017East Cooper Meals on Wheels has won a 2018 Subaru Outback from Subaru of America Inc. On Nov. 16, Crews Subaru of Charleston presented the Mount Pleasant-based nonprofit with the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Tommy Baker Veterans Fellowship recipients named for the 2017-18 academic year
November 20, 2017(Left to right: Zach Jordan, Gregory Dixon, Kara Wilson, Cherié Doney, Tommy Baker, Sean Yates, William Faulconer, Lamar Stills) The Tommy Baker Veterans Fellowship recipients for the 2017-18 academic year…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Charleston LOVE WEEK to unite 3,000 community volunteers to serve 30+ non-profits
November 20, 2017The Charleston community will rally together to support and serve over 30 non-profits that are working to improve the tri-county area through various efforts. With the support of local city…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Dominion Energy donates $10,000 to SC Alive at 25
November 20, 2017The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awards $10,000 to support teen driving awareness through Alive at 25, a defensive driving course from the Southeastern Chapter – National Safety Council (SCNSC). Alive…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Mullikin honored by USC during gameday halftime ceremonies
November 20, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Maj. Gen. Tom Mullikin, commander of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG) and a former U.S. Army officer, was honored for his service to the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: military, on-the-move
NAI Avant facilitates First Citizens Center office lease
November 20, 2017NAI Avant announced ±7,985 square feet of Class A office space at 1230 Main Street Suite 301 in downtown Columbia, SC has been leased by Hendrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Stop the presses — Lexington High instructor named ‘rising star’
November 20, 2017Lexington High’s Amanda L. Hajji encourages her students to be creative and think outside of the box as they work long hours to create the LHS yearbook, “Cat’s Paw.” This…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Woodfield Systems USA opening operations in Richland County
November 20, 2017
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Woodfield Systems USA, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of bulk liquid and gas handling equipment, is locating a new manufacturing center in Richland County. With a…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Motor Supply Co Bistro to host dinner with Wild Turkey Master Distillers
November 20, 2017Motor Supply Co. Bistro in downtown Columbia, S.C., will cap Thanksgiving weekend by hosting Wild Turkey’s acclaimed Master Distillers, Jimmy and Eddie Russell, for an exclusive prix-fixe dining event on…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, on-the-move
