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…
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United Way honors Betty & Walter Montgomery with annual Morgan Award
November 20, 2017United Way of the Piedmont announced this year’s recipient(s) of the Morgan Award, Betty and Walter Montgomery. The Morgan Award is given to a United Way leadership donor who exemplifies…
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Habitat Greenville recognizes four outstanding philanthropists for National Philanthropy Day
November 20, 2017Left to right – Kenny Bridwell, Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year; Brian Rogers with Wells Fargo; Corporate Philanthropist of the Year; Monroe Free; Habitat Greenville CEO; Kim Keable, Individual Philanthropist of the…
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Gina Burton joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 20, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Gina Burton has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Originally from the New England area,…
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STEM education is vital to fill over 2.6 million job openings by 2024
November 20, 2017A 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report reveals that the U.S. had nearly 8.6 million science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs as of 2015; and from 2014 to…
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City encourages residents to recycle fried turkey used cooking oil
November 20, 2017Deep fried turkey is a delight on Thanksgiving, but disposing the three to five gallons of leftover oil is always a challenge. City of Columbia residents can recycle used cooking…
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Columbia Nonprofit Leader earns Allstate Foundation Scholarship: Todd Buehrig is among 31 qualified applicants admitted into national leadership program
November 20, 2017
Todd Buehrig, director of advancement at the Southeastern Chapter of National Safety Council, will join 30 other nonprofit leaders from across the country to participate in the Allstate Foundation Greater…
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Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine receives NLC University training honor
November 20, 2017. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine (pictured far left) was recognized by the National League of Cities’ University (NLC University) for reaching the platinum level in its Certificate Program. Sponsored by…
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Cohn Construction Services welcomes Joan Wittler as a general accountant
November 20, 2017Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Joan Wittler, who will join the team as a general accountant. Within this role, Joan will manage all account invoices under the…
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NAI Avant facilitates First Citizens Center office lease
November 20, 2017
NAI 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…
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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…
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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
Cohn Construction Services welcomes Joan Wittler as a general accountant
November 20, 2017Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Joan Wittler, who will join the team as a general accountant. Within this role, Joan will manage all account invoices under the…
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Stop the presses — Lexington High instructor named ‘rising star’
November 20, 2017
Lexington 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…
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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…
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JP Lee of Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas, LLC elected ACTEC Fellow
November 17, 2017JP 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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Susan Gaymon awarded Palmetto Health’s James E. Lathren Lead by Example Award
November 17, 2017
Susan Gaymon, administrative director at Palmetto Health Tuomey, is the recipient of the prestigious James E. Lathren Lead by Example Award for 2017. The Lead by Example Award is awarded annually across the…
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Michael Trask joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
November 17, 2017COLUMBIA, 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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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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Close joins Morton & Gettys as an associate
November 17, 2017Claude 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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Hynes Keller & Hernandez, LLC announces investigation of SCANA Corporation (SCG)
November 17, 2017NEW YORK, NY – Hynes Keller & Hernandez, LLC is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SCANA Corporation concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty arising from allegations that certain…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals continues efforts to solve drug shortage crisis by increasing production and expanding capacity
November 17, 2017
The Nephron sterile compounding division has added 27 new products and installed automated equipment this year to address persistent drug shortages in the United States. The damage left by Hurricane…
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SCE&G to acquire natural-gas-fired power plant
November 17, 2017South 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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SCE&G to acquire natural-gas-fired power plant
November 17, 2017South 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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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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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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Stephen Layne joins Wyche
November 17, 2017GREENVILLE, 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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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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AMA launches multi-state effort to prevent type 2 diabetes
November 17, 2017
As National Diabetes Awareness Month gets underway, the American Medical Association (AMA) this week announced a multi-state effort aimed at reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes nationwide. Building off…
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District Five 5th grader wins grand prize in inaugural business pitch contest
November 17, 2017
Harbison West Elementary fifth grader and founder of Gabby Bows, Gabrielle Goodwin, has exceeded all expectations by creating a popular and successful business. The 11-year-old recently added to her accolades…
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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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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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Joyner Commercial Sales/Leases for November 2017
November 17, 2017Joyner Commercial Announces November Transactions Month of October/November, 2017 — Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its…
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Association of Fundraising Professionals honors four Upstate philanthropists on National Philanthropy Day
November 17, 2017
On, Wednesday, November 15, the South Carolina Piedmont Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored four individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the Upstate’s philanthropic community…
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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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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…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: insurance, non-profit, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
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,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
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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