Stephen Cooper promoted to Director of McCrory Construction’s Greenville Operations
January 3, 2022
McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Stephen Cooper to Director of Greenville Operations effective January 1, 2022. Most recently, Cooper held the position of Senior Project Manager. With more than…
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Stephen Cooper promoted to Director of McCrory Construction’s Greenville operations
January 3, 2022
McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Stephen Cooper to Director of Greenville Operations effective January 1, 2022. Most recently, Cooper held the position of Senior Project Manager. With more than…
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Farmer named new leader at United Ministries
January 3, 2022
John Farmer is the new executive director at United Ministries of Clinton. Farmer replaces the retiring Melvin Bailey, who served as executive director for 11 years. “I’m excited to be…
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Xcelerate acquires controlling interest in AfiyaSasa Africa
January 3, 2022
MAULDIN, SC – Xcelerate, Inc. announced it has signed a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement to acquire a 51% interest in AfiyaSasa Africa, LLC, (“ASA”) a start-up medical technology and virtual…
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Arden 55+ Living: active adult’s freshest face in the Southeast
January 3, 2022
Arden, a new brand of 55+ active adult living announced its plans to build a portfolio of communities across the Southeast. Arden provides a modern concept in rental community living…
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AZZ Inc. announces the acquisition of South Carolina-based Steel Creek Galvanizing Company, LLC
January 3, 2022
AZZ Inc., a global provider of galvanizing and metal coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services for maintaining and building critical infrastructure, announced that it has…
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CompuCom announces sale to Variant Equity Advisors
January 3, 2022
FORT MILL, SC – CompuCom, a leading managed services provider, announced its sale to an affiliate of Variant Equity Advisors, a Los Angeles based equity firm specializing in corporate divestitures.…
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Local cosmetic injector Cameron Moskos, PA-C launches new business in Mt. Pleasant
January 3, 2022
NAI Charleston assisted Cameron Moskos, PA-C in the search for medical office space to house her new business Cameo Facial Aesthetics. Moskos, who began as a Physician’s Assistant in 2010,…
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Colliers Report: The Greenville-Spartanburg office market has begun to recover
January 3, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Highlights The Greenville-Spartanburg office market reached the bottom of the COVID driven economic cycle in the fourth quarter…
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Laurens County Museum Grand Opening Reveals First Class Exhibit Space
January 2, 2022
It’s been a busy few days for the Laurens County Museum with the Gala on New Year’s Eve and then the grand opening of the exhibit space in the newly…
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Ringing in the New Year in Style
January 2, 2022
The weather on New Year’s Eve was less than desirable causing the City of Laurens Light Show to be cancelled but the rain couldn’t put a damper on the gala…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Judge blocks Head Start vaccine and mask requirement
January 2, 2022
A federal judge has again sided with Attorney General Alan Wilson and blocked the Head Start vaccine and mask mandate.. This is the fourth time courts have agreed with Attorney…
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Laurens County Museum Lecture Series on Hold
January 2, 2022
The monthly Revolutionary War Lecture Series by Durant Ashmore at the Laurens County Museum has been postponed until further notice thus cancelling the Tuesday, January 4th event. “The World Turned…
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Chamber earns accreditation from CACCE
December 30, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) recently received the Carolina Chamber Accreditation from the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE). Amanda Munyan, LCCC President & CEO, presented…
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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2022 Utilities Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia
December 30, 2021
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Utilities Law for Columbia from…
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Former SC Governor candidate John Warren co-launches Bitcoin mining company
December 29, 2021A team of seasoned South Carolina-based business leaders is announcing the launch of a new Bitcoin mining company, GEM Mining, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. GEM Mining is mining Bitcoin…
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GEM Mining announces 13,000 active bitcoin miners
December 29, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – GEM Mining, an institutional-grade bitcoin mining company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, today announced that it has deployed a fleet of 13,118 active miners producing 6.5 bitcoin…
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Kopis’s ERP team honored as one of the industry’s best
December 29, 2021
One of the Southeast’s leading software companies, Kopis, has been recognized as one of Bob Scott’s 100 Valued Added Reseller (VAR) Stars from ERP Global Insights. The selection of mid-market…
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Greenville SHRM recognizes chapter award winners
December 29, 2021
The Greenville chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced the winners of its annual HR Awards. Awards were presented at the chapter’s annual fundraising auction, which…
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CAMS’ Danielle Smith named Certified Manager of Community Associations
December 28, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is excited to share that Danielle Smith, an assistant community manager in its Charleston, South…
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Lott awarded Honorary Doctorate of Public Service
December 28, 2021Richland County Sheriff honored by the University of South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The University of South Carolina presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott the honorary degree, Doctor…
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DHEC: Permits needed for mass cutting of maritime forest on Sullivan’s Island
December 27, 2021The state agency found that 96% of trees will be removed in some areas, increasing flooding risk for entire island. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…
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OTO Development moves into Music City
December 27, 2021
OTO Development is moving into Music City with the acquisition of Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt. The deal for this Nashville, Tennessee property was brokered by Hunter Hotel Advisors. Headquartered…
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Humboldt to Darwin: The Great Naturalist Trail
December 27, 2021
Mullikin and Quiroga to lead Ecuadorian expedition in 2022 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, the celebrated global expedition leader from South Carolina and chair of the S.C.…
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Lander University raises $180,000 on #GivingTuesday
December 26, 2021
November 30 marked Lander University’s third annual foray into #GivingTuesday. After raising $42,000 and $68,000 the previous two years, the University and its donors reached a record-setting mark of $180,000.…
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PC’s Ashtin Lizanich ’15 Named Director of Alumni Relations
December 26, 2021
Presbyterian College alumna Ashtin Frank Lizanich ’15 continues answering her alma mater’s call to serve. After serving just short of five years as director of college and advancement events, Lizanich…
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Brewer Wins Alston Award
December 26, 2021
After being nominated by numerous faculty members, Lander University Director of Counseling Services Justin Brewer has been named the recipient of this year’s Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. The award…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Renee Floyd to the company’s Simpsonville office
December 23, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Renee Floyd has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Renee is a native of Greenville…
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Joy in the lack of holiday perfection this year
December 23, 2021
By Reba Hull Campbell I hate to think how many gatherings I didn’t host over the years because I worried that my house wasn’t _______ enough. Fill in the blank…
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Premier Medical Laboratory Services, in partnership with the Clemson University, reports Omicron variant now present in the Upstate
December 23, 2021
Premier Medical Laboratory Services (PMLS), headquartered in Greenville, SC, reports their findings that the Omicron variant is now confirmed to be present in the Upstate. The laboratory has been surveilling…
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Cait Przetak joins Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center as Communications Coordinator
December 23, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, welcomes Cait Przetak in her new role as Communications Coordinator. Cait joins the…
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BASF in South Carolina earns Best in Business Award
December 23, 2021
BASF has been honored with a Best in Business Award in the statewide Advanced Materials and Plastic Company category from South Carolina Business Magazines. The inaugural year of the Best…
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New leaders position Colonial Life for future growth
December 23, 2021
Colonial Life, a Unum brand, has two new executives. Michael Stachowiak is Senior Vice President of Sales, and Shea Treadway is Senior Vice President of Field and Market Development. With nearly 20 years…
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Laurens County Museum Longtime Leader and Volunteer Passes
December 22, 2021
The Laurens County Museum is on the brink of greatness with the grand opening of the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall in the newly acquired and renovated Witherspoon Building on the…
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Garvin Design Group designing new Halls Chophouse in Nashville
December 22, 2021
Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group is designing Halls Chophouse’s new location in Nashville. The new restaurant will occupy the ground floor of the Broadwest tower in…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Grand Opening of New Exhibit Hall
December 22, 2021
The Laurens County Museum is starting a new era. On Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00-5:00 pm, the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall at the new Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building on…
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AG Alan Wilson joins 24-state lawsuit to block President Biden’s Head Start mandates
December 22, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multi-state lawsuit against Joe Biden’s overreaching COVID mandates. The suit, led by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, takes aim at the…
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Don’t Miss the Gospel This Christmas
December 22, 2021
Rev. Chad Reynolds Westminster Presbyterian Church of Clinton, SC “… I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born…
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Greenville Technical College is open during the holidays to help students enroll
December 21, 2021
Offices in the Greenville Technical College Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center are open during the holidays to help new and returning students complete enrollment steps for Spring Semester 2022. Students may…
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Halls Chophouse to travel rare bottle of Kentucky bourbon to benefit tornado victims
December 21, 2021
Proceeds from Buffalo Trace 1995 O.F.C. Bourbon will go to Western Kentucky Relief Fund Hall Management Group will travel a bottle of rare Kentucky bourbon across South Carolina to our…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Tradd Horne
December 21, 2021
DP3 Architects, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Tradd Horne to the firm. Tradd joins DP3 with a Bachelor of Architecture and Design from Clemson University. His previous…
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Mayor Steve Benjamin presents Key to the City to CEO & President of City Center Partnership – Matt Kennell
December 21, 2021
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin presented the Key to the City to Matt Kennell, CEO & President of City Center Partnership at Columbia Rotary Club’s recent meeting. “Under Matt’s leadership for…
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Premier Medical Laboratory Services, in partnership with the Clemson University, reports Omicron variant now present in the Upstate
December 21, 2021
Today, Premier Medical Laboratory Services (PMLS), headquartered in Greenville, SC, reports their findings that the Omicron variant is now confirmed to be present in the Upstate. The laboratory has been surveilling for…
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Student-led holiday service projects make the season brighter
December 21, 2021
The holidays will be merrier for many in the Midlands thanks to annual holiday giving projects organized by Richland Two schools. Each of the district’s five high schools, in cooperation…
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MidlandsBiz wishes you a happy holiday
December 21, 2021
We would like wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday. MidlandsBiz will be back on December 30th with the next eNewsletter delivered to your inbox.
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2021 Global Vision Award – photo gallery
December 21, 2021For 29 years, Columbia World Affairs Council has showcased South Carolina globally through international connections, educational programming, and innovative exchanges. Through its network of regional and international partners, the Council…
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±1.5-million-square-foot spec industrial building at The Cubes at Fort Prince leases 30 days after groundbreaking
December 21, 2021
Initial sitework began in September on the first of multiple buildings at The Cubes at Fort Prince industrial park on Spartanburg’s Fort Prince corridor. Less than 30 days later, 1.5-million-square-foot…
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Blue Hose Tumble to Terriers
December 20, 2021
The home court was insufficient for Presbyterian to prevent Wofford from winning, 76-49, at Templeton Center on Saturday afternoon. Shooting, especially from long range, was PC’s biggest weakness. Wofford outscored…
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Raiders Revive Boys’ Basketball Fortunes
December 20, 2021
First-year coach — and athletics director — Tommy Spires has started the turnaround at Laurens High, where the Raiders have already won more games than all last season. Last week…
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McGowan’s Career Goes Through the ‘Dores
December 20, 2021
Jayden McGowan, a state-champion sprinter and versatile star of Laurens Raider football, signed with Vanderbilt of the Southeastern Conference last week at LDHS. McGowan, primarily known as a receiver but…
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