Greater Chapin Community Endowment elects new board members
July 2, 2017
CHAPIN, SC – The Greater Chapin Community Endowment (GCCE) elected two new individuals to serve three year terms on its Board of Directors—Karen Owens and Ray Hunt. Board chairwoman Jennifer…
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DHEC lifts swimming advisory
July 1, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand is no longer under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected was…
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DHEC lifts swimming advisory
July 1, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand is no longer under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected was…
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Pope Flynn launches new website featuring firm projects & resources
July 1, 2017
Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm concentrating in public finance, governmental law, and procurement and construction, has launched a new website. The new website features a representative selection of…
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Pope Flynn launches new website featuring firm projects & resources
July 1, 2017
Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm concentrating in public finance, governmental law, and procurement and construction, has launched a new website. The new website features a representative selection of…
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Knapheide Truck Equipment Company opening new facility in Charleston County
June 30, 2017CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Knapheide Truck Equipment Company Charleston Inc., a subsidiary of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Charleston County. The development is projected…
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Knapheide Truck Equipment Company opening new facility in Charleston County
June 30, 2017CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Knapheide Truck Equipment Company Charleston Inc., a subsidiary of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Charleston County. The development is projected…
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Liam Duffy receives President’s Award for leadership roles with SC Bar Young Lawyers
June 30, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Each year the President of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) recognizes members who have exemplified leadership and outstanding service that has been instrumental to…
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Liam Duffy receives President’s Award for leadership roles with SC Bar Young Lawyers
June 30, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Each year the President of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) recognizes members who have exemplified leadership and outstanding service that has been instrumental to…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer named to 2017 List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 30, 2017Bauknight Pietras & Stormer is thrilled to be named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the second consecutive year. This annual program was created by…
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Liam Duffy receives President’s Award for leadership roles with SC Bar Young Lawyers
June 30, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Each year the President of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) recognizes members who have exemplified leadership and outstanding service that has been instrumental to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer named to 2017 List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 30, 2017
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer is thrilled to be named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the second consecutive year. This annual program was created by…
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S.C. DHEC issues temporary swimming advisory
June 29, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected…
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S.C. DHEC issues temporary swimming advisory
June 29, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, health-care, on-the-move
SCDOT embarks on a 10-year plan to rebuild South Carolina’s highway system
June 29, 2017
SCDOT has mapped out a decade-long plan designed to rebuild decayed roads and replace structurally deficient bridges all across the state. The foundation of this mission begins on Saturday, July…
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SCDOT embarks on a 10-year plan to rebuild South Carolina’s highway system
June 29, 2017
SCDOT has mapped out a decade-long plan designed to rebuild decayed roads and replace structurally deficient bridges all across the state. The foundation of this mission begins on Saturday, July…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move, transportation
Liam Duffy receives President’s award for leadership roles with SC Bar Young Lawyers
June 29, 2017Each year the President of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) recognizes members who have exemplified leadership and outstanding service that has been instrumental to the YLD’s success.…
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Avtec promotes Dawn Fisher to leadership team
June 29, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – Avtec Inc., the leading provider of pure IP voice dispatch console systems, has named Dawn Fisher as its new Customer Services and Solutions Leader. Fisher had been serving…
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Fatz Southern Kitchen salutes military and veterans with a free meal July 4th
June 29, 2017Editor’s Note: Fatz Southern Kitchen changed their offer since this article was originally published on the June 29th MidlandsBiz eNewsletter. From Fatz Cafe: “Fatz Southern Kitchen will not be offering…
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SCE&G selects developer for Otarre Solar facility
June 29, 2017
SCE&G has selected TIG Sun Energy IV to develop a 1.62 megawatt solar facility in Cayce’s Otarre development corridor. The solar facility will be located adjacent to the corporate campus…
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Event at Carmella’s in Charleston kicks-off State Guard exercise
June 29, 2017Medal Of Honor Recipient Major General Jim Livingston Attends CHARLESTON, S.C. – The all-volunteer S.C. State Guard hosted an “An Evening at Carmella’s” on historic East Bay Street in downtown…
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Event at Carmella’s in Charleston kicks-off State Guard exercise
June 29, 2017Medal Of Honor Recipient Major General Jim Livingston Attends CHARLESTON, S.C. – The all-volunteer S.C. State Guard hosted an “An Evening at Carmella’s” on historic East Bay Street in downtown…
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Z Gallerie debuts in Columbia, MD
June 29, 2017Correction: Our apologies, this was a misprint. Z Gallerie debuts is in Columbia, Maryland, not South Carolina.
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Maurice’s Piggie Park appoints USA eShop as European distributor
June 29, 2017
Maurice’s Piggie Park has appointed USA eShop as its European distributor of its range of BBQ sauces in the UK and Europe. Maurice’s Piggie Park, founded in 1953, is South Carolina’s…
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NAI Avant arranges ±28,330 square foot lease at speculative industrial building
June 29, 2017NAI Avant senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR recently facilitated the lease transaction of a Shop Grove speculative building located at 199 Shop Grove Drive in…
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Monmouth Real Estate announces new acquisition in the Augusta, GA MSA
June 29, 2017Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation announced the acquisition of a new 315,560 square foot industrial building located at 1103 Powderhouse Road SE, Aiken, SC at a purchase price of $21,933,000.…
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NAI Avant arranges ±28,330 square foot lease at speculative industrial building
June 29, 2017
NAI Avant senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR recently facilitated the lease transaction of a Shop Grove speculative building located at 199 Shop Grove Drive in…
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3 from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in Super Lawyers
June 29, 2017
Three attorneys from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in Super Lawyers 2017, the latest edition of an annual guide that rates attorneys across the nation. Super Lawyers selected M.…
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Event at Carmella’s in Charleston kicks-off State Guard exercise
June 29, 2017Medal Of Honor Recipient Major General Jim Livingston Attends CHARLESTON, S.C. – The all-volunteer S.C. State Guard hosted an “An Evening at Carmella’s” on historic East Bay Street in downtown…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: military, on-the-move
Fatz Southern Kitchen salutes military and veterans with a free meal July 4th
June 29, 2017
Editor’s Note: Fatz Southern Kitchen changed their offer since this article was originally published on the June 29th MidlandsBiz eNewsletter. From Fatz Cafe: “Fatz Southern Kitchen will not be offering…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
3 from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in Super Lawyers
June 28, 2017Three attorneys from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in Super Lawyers 2017, the latest edition of an annual guide that rates attorneys across the nation. Super Lawyers selected M.…
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Former builder, developer joins Carolina One
June 28, 2017
The downtown office of Carolina One Real Estate at 49 Broad Street announced that experienced builder and developer Julie Strang has become the newest member of the office’s top producing…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Virtual Design and Construction Engineer
June 28, 2017
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Jeff Zimmerman as Virtual Design and Construction Engineer. Zimmerman has experience with fabrication, design, and field engineering having previously…
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Furman recognizes graduates of Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability
June 28, 2017The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2017 graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability: Jane Arrington, Greenville Water…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham announces staff addition
June 28, 2017
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Charleston, Greenville, Hartsville, and West Columbia announced an addition to its staff: William (Bill)…
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SCRA announces new director of Academic Programs
June 28, 2017
SCRA announced the appointment of Christine Dixon Thiesing as the Director of Academic Programs. Ms. Dixon Thiesing joined SCRA in February as the Life Sciences Industry Manager where she worked…
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SCRA announces new director of Academic Programs
June 28, 2017SCRA announced the appointment of Christine Dixon Thiesing as the Director of Academic Programs. Ms. Dixon Thiesing joined SCRA in February as the Life Sciences Industry Manager where she worked…
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Wonder women: Lexington One student leaders shine at Palmetto Girls State
June 28, 2017From among 650-plus student delegates across South Carolina, two Lexington District One rising River Bluff High School Seniors Laura-Louise Rice and Sydney Ann Torbett were chosen to represent this year’s…
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Town of Swansea receives funding for new waterlines
June 28, 2017Swansea elected officials thank Senator Nikki Setzler for Assisting Citizens With a Need that Should Sustain the water lines for the next 80 years. MPA Strategies is thrilled to announce…
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T-Mobile US investing in new Charleston County operations
June 28, 2017
New Customer Care Facility Will Be T-Mobile’s Largest, Adding 400 New Employees T-Mobile US, one of the largest wireless service providers in the United States, is moving its existing customer…
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T-Mobile US investing in new Charleston County operations
June 28, 2017
New Customer Care Facility Will Be T-Mobile’s Largest, Adding 400 New Employees T-Mobile US, one of the largest wireless service providers in the United States, is moving its existing customer…
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GMC opens new geotechnical lab in Mauldin
June 28, 2017
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC) engineering and architecture firm has opened a geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing laboratory in Mauldin, South Carolina. The new lab will allow the…
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Art of the Name Game: AC Hotel Spartanburg names meeting rooms in honor of featured artists
June 28, 2017“Room 1, Room 2, Room 3” would be functional names, but not particularly fun, so AC Hotel Spartanburg hosted a community contest to decide what to call its three meeting…
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Wynit Distribution named one of the best places to work
June 28, 2017
Two years after moving its headquarters to the Palmetto State, WYNIT Distribution has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This award was created by…
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First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team
June 28, 2017First Community Bank announced Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10 years of lending experience, Kris and…
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Sowell Gray Robinson announces new attorney Meredith Ross
June 28, 2017Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Meredith Ross has joined the firm as a new attorney. Meredith graduated from the University of South…
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Stakeholders announce plans for “Southern Lights,” a signature art installation for Columbia
June 28, 2017Southern Lights, a signature, long-term art installation by artist Chris Robinson, will span the Congaree River between the Blossom Street and Gervais Street bridges. Scheduled to light up every evening…
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NAI Avant welcomes Investment Brokerage Associate
June 28, 2017NAI Avant is pleased to announce the addition of Robbie Cook to the Columbia office brokerage team. Robbie joins NAI Avant as an Investment Brokerage Associate and will be working…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
June 28, 2017Unemployment rates were lower in May than a year earlier in 298 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 66 areas, and unchanged in 24 areas. Fifty-seven areas had jobless…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
June 28, 2017Unemployment rates were lower in May than a year earlier in 298 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 66 areas, and unchanged in 24 areas. Fifty-seven areas had jobless…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
