Town of Lexington begins construction on the SC-6 One-Way Pair Project
October 16, 2017
The Town of Lexington has issued a notice to proceed on the SC-6 One-Way Pair Project, with construction slated to last nine-months. This is the first traffic and tourism project…
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County of Lexington: Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium to host Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
October 16, 2017The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop on Friday, November 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in an effort to educate citizens on rainwater…
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Palmetto Moon announces grand opening of Columbiana Centre Store
October 16, 2017
Palmetto Moon, an award-winning Southern lifestyle retail chain based in Charleston, SC, announced it will hold the grand opening celebration of its 15th store, at the Columbiana Centre in Columbia, SC,…
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Regional Recycling event scheduled October 21st for Lexington and Richland County residents
October 16, 2017
Lexington and Richland county residents will have the opportunity to recycle electronics, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal and shred paper at the regional recycling event scheduled for October 21, 2017,…
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Crawford Strategy promotes Hannah Stone to senior art director, manager of creative services
October 16, 2017
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to a wide variety of organizations, has promoted Hannah Stone to senior art director, manager of creative…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. firm Chairman honored with the Order of the Palmetto
October 16, 2017
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Additionally, Columbia Mayor Steve…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. firm Chairman honored with the Order of the Palmetto
October 16, 2017
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Additionally, Columbia Mayor Steve…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville adds Marion Mann
October 16, 2017
Marion Mann has joined Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County as Director of Marketing and Communications. A Greenville native and College of Charleston graduate, Mann has previously served in marketing…
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Arthrex, Inc. creating more than 1,000 new jobs in Anderson County
October 16, 2017
Medical Device Manufacturer Launching New Operations In The Upstate Arthrex, Inc., a global orthopedic medical device company, headquartered in Naples, Fla., is launching new manufacturing operations in Anderson County. The…
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Arthrex, Inc. creating more than 1,000 new jobs in Anderson County
October 16, 2017
Medical Device Manufacturer Launching New Operations In The Upstate Arthrex, Inc., a global orthopedic medical device company, headquartered in Naples, Fla., is launching new manufacturing operations in Anderson County. The…
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United Way of the Midlands Senior VP Mike Gray announces retirement
October 16, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Mike Gray, the Senior Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of the Midlands, announced his retirement after 35 years with the organization, effective Jan. 31, 2018.…
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United Way of the Midlands Senior VP Mike Gray announces retirement
October 16, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Mike Gray, the Senior Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of the Midlands, announced his retirement after 35 years with the organization, effective Jan. 31, 2018.…
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Greenville Water highlights importance of water by promoting national campaign
October 16, 2017
Most Americans take the water system that brings clean water to their homes and businesses for granted. They turn on the tap and flush the toilet without thinking twice about…
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O2 Fitness Clubs unveils flagship facility on James Island
October 14, 2017O2 Fitness Clubs is pleased to enhance and expand its footprint in the Lowcountry with the unveiling of the company’s largest, flagship facility on James Island. Now open for…
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Pleasant Hill Middle shows ‘Cougar Pride’ with winning yearbook
October 14, 2017Pleasant Hill Middle School’s Cougar Pride yearbook staff received accolades yet again from the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association. PHMS won All-State and the Palmetto Award for the 2016–2017 yearbook…
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Pleasant Hill Middle shows ‘Cougar Pride’ with winning yearbook
October 14, 2017
Pleasant Hill Middle School’s Cougar Pride yearbook staff received accolades yet again from the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association. PHMS won All-State and the Palmetto Award for the 2016–2017 yearbook…
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Amazon now hiring for over 120,000 jobs in the U.S. this holiday season
October 12, 2017
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced it is creating more than 120,000 positions this season across its U.S. network of fulfillment centers, sortation centers and customer service sites. Last year, thousands of holiday positions…
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Trustus Theatre brings back their 2014 classic, Evil Dead, The Musical just in time for Halloween
October 12, 2017
What could possibly go wrong when five college kids break into an abandoned, secluded cabin in the woods, especially when nobody else knows where they are? Find out at Trustus…
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2017 Advocate Exchange a huge success
October 12, 2017More than 50 victims’ advocates and domestic violence service providers from across the Midlands observed Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, Oct. 11 by participating in the 2017 Advocate Exchange…
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Water quality study conducted in Congaree National Park
October 12, 2017
A recent study conducted by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) focused on water quality at Congaree National Park has been published and is one of many tools utilized by…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals makes generous donation to LTC
October 12, 2017The Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation generously donated a laminar flow hood to the Lexington Technology Center’s pharmacology program. This laminar flow hood allows students to learn more, through hands-on experience, about…
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Capitalizing on rising interest rates in your small business
October 12, 2017by Kevin R. Draudt Much of the last few years’ time has been filled with markets’ concern over the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises interest…
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Truematter developer and interactive designer to speak at CAT Code Camp
October 12, 2017Kris Black, front-end designer and developer with user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak to local high school students at Code Camp, put on by the Carolina Alliance for Technology…
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3Q17 Columbia Office Market: CBD Most Desired, Tightest on Space
October 12, 2017The Columbia office market saw a vacancy of 10.8% at the close of the third quarter 2017, increasing slightly from 10.3% at the end of the second quarter 2017. Overall…
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Cohn Construction Services welcomes Daniel Powell as Project Manager
October 12, 2017Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Daniel Powell, who will join the team as a Project Manager. Within this role, Daniel will be responsible for overseeing the project…
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Ziff Properties acquires Taylors Storage – Taylors, SC
October 12, 2017Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Taylors Storage located in Taylors, SC (Greenville MSA). The property is 43,000-square-feet on 12 acres. The facility and the business were purchased for…
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John Noble Golding joins First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager
October 12, 2017John Noble Golding has joined First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager. His responsibilities include leading a team of commercial bankers and serving the financial needs of commercial clients and…
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Reedy Reels single event tickets go on sale Friday
October 12, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Film fans can start buying individual tickets to the third annual Countybank Reedy Reels Film Festival tomorrow, Friday the 13th. The Reedy Reels Film Festival is the…
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Can you imagine a day without water?
October 12, 2017
The staff and board of Renewable Water Resources joins elected officials, water utilities, community leaders and businesses nationwide to participate in the third annual Imagine a Day Without Water, a…
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Speculative development announced at Apple Valley Industrial Park
October 12, 2017CBRE announced Panattoni Development Company, Inc.’s 373,320-square-foot speculative project at Apple Valley Industrial Park in Duncan, South Carolina. Panattoni recently purchased the 39 acres in Spartanburg County and will…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals makes generous donation to LTC
October 12, 2017The Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation generously donated a laminar flow hood to the Lexington Technology Center’s pharmacology program. This laminar flow hood allows students to learn more, through hands-on experience, about…
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3Q17 Columbia Office Market: CBD Most Desired, Tightest on Space
October 12, 2017
The Columbia office market saw a vacancy of 10.8% at the close of the third quarter 2017, increasing slightly from 10.3% at the end of the second quarter 2017. Overall…
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Cohn Construction Services welcomes Daniel Powell as Project Manager
October 12, 2017
Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Daniel Powell, who will join the team as a Project Manager. Within this role, Daniel will be responsible for overseeing the project…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Capitalizing on rising interest rates in your small business
October 12, 2017by Kevin R. Draudt Much of the last few years’ time has been filled with markets’ concern over the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises interest…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Truematter developer and interactive designer to speak at CAT Code Camp
October 12, 2017
Kris Black, front-end designer and developer with user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak to local high school students at Code Camp, put on by the Carolina Alliance for Technology…
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Community leaders celebrate grand opening of The Pointe at Blythewood
October 11, 2017
Community leaders – including Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross – joined Prestwick Companies to celebrate the grand opening of The Pointe at Blythewood, northeast of Columbia. Made possible through the…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names September Circle of Excellence recipients
October 11, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from September through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Infinity Marketing gains new partnership with Greenville Tech for digital media
October 11, 2017
Infinity Marketing announced its new client, Greenville Technical College. Greenville Tech has expanded its digital media needs. Infinity is working with the Greenville Tech marketing and communication’s department to support…
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‘Mean to Meaningful’ follows life of anger to prosperity
October 11, 2017
They called him “Mean Wile” in school, and all feared him. Edward B. (Ed) Wile liked it that way. As a young man being raised in a poor household by…
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Huff Awards recognize American History Scholarship, supports Upstate history literacy
October 11, 2017Furman University will present two awards that recognize history scholarship and support history literacy in the Upstate. The awards will be presented at the American History Book Club and Forum,…
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UofSC play Top Girls explores triumphs, trials of feminism
October 11, 2017Shown, from left: Cassidy Spencer, Liv Matthews, Amber Coulter, Kimberly Braun, Kelsey Mccloskey, Amelia Bruce, Libby Hawkins The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the Obie…
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An African Experience at the Lourie Center
October 11, 2017The Lourie Center, in partnership with Columbia’s Gye Nyame Ensemble, presents “Echoes of the Past, Present, and Future: An African Experience”, on Saturday, November 18, 2017, 6-7:15 pm. Queen T, leader…
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Mayor Benjamin joins groundbreaking coalition of 134 mayors to launch 10-Minute Walk to a Park Campaign
October 11, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has joined The Trust for Public Land, National Recreation and Park Association, and Urban Land Institute in launching an historic “10-minute walk” parks advocacy campaign, establishing…
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Nexsen Pruet launches Nextra Solutions
October 11, 2017
Nextra Solutions is an end-to-end information management service provider formed by Nexsen Pruet to offer value-based technology solutions for legal challenges. Nextra’s innovative and experienced team works with corporations, government…
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Nexsen Pruet launches Nextra Solutions
October 11, 2017
Nextra Solutions is an end-to-end information management service provider formed by Nexsen Pruet to offer value-based technology solutions for legal challenges. Nextra’s innovative and experienced team works with corporations, government…
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Halloween Zumbathon® for Meals on Wheels slated for Saturday, Oct. 28
October 11, 2017Zumba® instructors from across the Midlands are joining with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) to dance in the Halloween Zumbathon, a charity event to benefit ICRC’s Meals on Wheels…
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UofSC sport science programs ranked No. 1 nationally
October 11, 2017
The University of South Carolina’s sport science programs are ranked No. 1 in the United States for the second year in a row, and No. 4 in the world by…
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SCRA announces new Client Companies
October 11, 2017
SC Launch Program Welcomes Seven New Client Companies . SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support…
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SCRA announces new Client Companies
October 11, 2017SC Launch Program Welcomes Seven New Client Companies . SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support…
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Team Big Fish joins expanding ERA Wilder Realty Midtown office
October 11, 2017
ERA Wilder Realty Midtown recently announced the addition of Linda Fischer, Samantha Crider, and Justin Crider to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Orangeburg area.…
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