Midlands Technical College names top employees for 2017
August 31, 2017Barbara Church, Candice Geiger, Connie Hill, Emily Burns, Faye Gowans COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) kicked off its Fall Semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2017. MTC President Dr.…
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District hires new Director of Communications
August 31, 2017
At a board meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ishmael T.…
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Home Builders Association of Greenville CEO Michael Dey receives national award
August 31, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The National Association of Home Builders honored Home Builders Association of Greenville CEO Michael Dey with its inaugural Local Executive Officer of the Year Award during the…
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Three Richland School District Two Board members recognized for training
August 31, 2017Pictured above (left to right) Dr. Monica Elkins Johnson, Lindsay Agostini, and James Shadd receive their certificate and pins for their achievement at the 2017-2018 Boardsmanship Institute. Three Richland…
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W. Bruce Wrenn joins Ameris Bank as Commercial Banker
August 31, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Ameris Bank Columbia Market President Mze Wilkins is excited to announce that W. Bruce Wrenn has joined the Columbia banking team as a commercial lender. He will…
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Mission Solutions Group, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
August 31, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Mission Solutions Group, a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The firm is expected to invest $2.9 million and create…
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Mission Solutions Group, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
August 31, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Mission Solutions Group, a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The firm is expected to invest $2.9 million and create…
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McNair attorney named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2018
August 31, 2017McNair announced Jennifer Flanagin has been selected to the 2018 class of Leadership Charleston, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1974, this professional development program focuses…
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McNair attorney named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2018
August 31, 2017McNair announced Jennifer Flanagin has been selected to the 2018 class of Leadership Charleston, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1974, this professional development program focuses…
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Shoe to serve as Assistant Professor of Studio Art at BJU
August 31, 2017
Ross Shoe will return to Bob Jones University as Assistant Professor and Department Head of Studio Art in the School of Fine Arts and Communication this fall. “We are excited…
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Whited to join Education Faculty at BJU
August 31, 2017
Julia Hensler Whited will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Whited previously served as adjunct faculty…
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Carolina Business Equipment expands through acquisition of new service area
August 31, 2017Carolina Business Equipment (CBE), a Columbia, SC-based IT and print solutions company, continues to develop its presence in the southeast with its acquisition of a Piedmont-area copier and printer service…
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Job Shadowing for Construction
August 31, 2017The Building Industry Association of Central SC and Midlands Education and Business Alliance, invite construction related organizations to participate in our industry-wide job shadowing event for construction. This event, scheduled…
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McNair attorney named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2018
August 31, 2017
McNair announced Jennifer Flanagin has been selected to the 2018 class of Leadership Charleston, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1974, this professional development program focuses…
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Job Shadowing for Construction
August 31, 2017
The Building Industry Association of Central SC and Midlands Education and Business Alliance, invite construction related organizations to participate in our industry-wide job shadowing event for construction. This event, scheduled…
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Carolina Business Equipment expands through acquisition of new service area
August 31, 2017Carolina Business Equipment (CBE), a Columbia, SC-based IT and print solutions company, continues to develop its presence in the southeast with its acquisition of a Piedmont-area copier and printer service…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2017-2018 Leadership Columbia Class
August 30, 2017
62 Local Individuals in 45th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia…
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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island is holding the 2017 Hilton Head Island MLS Real Estate Technology Conference on September 6
August 30, 2017Some of the biggest names in the real estate industry are coming to Hilton Head Island on September 6 for the 2017 Hilton Head Island MLS Real Estate Technology Conference.…
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Simon & Kristin Schatmeyer team up at Carolina One
August 30, 2017
After a three year absence from the field of real estate, Simon Schatmeyer has returned to the Mt. Pleasant Hwy 17 North office of Carolina One Real Estate. Schatmeyer will be…
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Carolina Youth Development Center achieves National Accreditation
August 30, 2017
Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). CYDC is a nonprofit serving the Tri-County that provides shelter and support services…
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Tucanos donates school supplies to Greenville County Schools
August 30, 2017Tucanos Brazilian Grill located in Magnolia Park donated a variety of over 400 school supply items during their recent school supply drive to benefit the Greenville County School District. As…
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The Inn at Patrick Square celebrates grand opening
August 30, 2017The Inn at Patrick Square celebrated its official grand opening. Invited guests, members of the community and dignitaries gathered to cut the ribbon and see all that the new hotel…
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Eric Bedingfield to begin work at Greenville Technical College
August 30, 2017
Eric Bedingfield will return to Greenville Technical College (GTC), where he earned an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology in 1988, to serve as government affairs liaison. A Michelin Tech…
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Minority-owned firm heads up demolition of the old Wando River Bridge
August 30, 2017
When Kenneth Canty worked on the 2005 Cooper River Bridge demolition project in Charleston, SC, he was one of many engineers working together to safely bring down the aging structure. Twelve…
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Minority-owned firm heads up demolition of the old Wando River Bridge
August 30, 2017
When Kenneth Canty worked on the 2005 Cooper River Bridge demolition project in Charleston, SC, he was one of many engineers working together to safely bring down the aging structure. Twelve…
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Upstate Transportation Coalition launches new website, releases Business Case for Transit
August 30, 2017
The Upstate Transportation Coalition has launched a new website at utcsc.org and has released its first study, “Business Case for Transit: Greenville County,” in cooperation with Greenville Health System, SC…
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Miracle on the Hudson survivor to speak at The Woodlands at Furman
August 30, 2017
Dave Sanderson wasn’t supposed to be on U.S. Airways Flight 1549. But as the last passenger off the plane that made a miracle landing in the Hudson River, Sanderson was…
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Capital Rotary Tours Transitions Homeless Center
August 30, 2017Transitions Homeless Recovery Center CEO Craig Currey (standing) briefs Capital Rotary members on what they’ll see during an Aug. 30 tour of the facility. Transitions aims to…
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Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
August 30, 2017Susan Bankson (Wells Fargo), Holt Chetwood (Wells Fargo), Sara Fawcett (UWM) Wells Fargo today presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local…
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Taco Bell is the newest restaurant addition to West Side Plaza
August 30, 2017
West Side Plaza, the largest shopping center in West Columbia, has added a new Taco Bell, thanks to Colliers International’s Rox Pollard and Danny Bonds. The fast food restaurant is currently…
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Seven new people join the team at Derrick Stubbs
August 30, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Seven new hires have joined the team at Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP. “We’re excited to have all of these folks on board,” said partner Todd Dailey.…
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Trident Tech wins Southern Region Equity Award
August 30, 2017The Association of Community College Trustees has named Trident Technical College the recipient of the 2017 Southern Region Equity Award. The equity award recognizes the commitment made by a community…
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Dig Greenville work starting soon
August 30, 2017
Physical work on the $46 million Dig Greenville project will start within the next few weeks, but the actual boring of the new tunnel system under downtown likely won’t start…
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Three Lexington One board members earn SCSBA Level Two
August 30, 2017(L to R) Lexington County School District One Board Members Grady V. Harmon Jr., Anne Marie Green and Michael E. Anderson were honored by Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., and…
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Capital Rotary Tours Transitions Homeless Center
August 30, 2017Transitions Homeless Recovery Center CEO Craig Currey (standing) briefs Capital Rotary members on what they’ll see during an Aug. 30 tour of the facility. Transitions aims to…
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Seven new people join the team at Derrick Stubbs
August 30, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Seven new hires have joined the team at Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP. “We’re excited to have all of these folks on board,” said partner Todd Dailey.…
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Dutch Fork Elementary teacher named SC Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educator of the Year
August 29, 2017Dutch Fork Elementary School resident scientist Amy Umberger has been named the 2017 South Carolina Project Learning Tree (PLT) Jerry L. Shrum Outstanding Educator of the Year. She was selected…
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Greenville City Fire Department receives Class 1 rating from ISO
August 29, 2017
A representative from ISO officially announced the City of Greenville’s receipt of a Public Protection Classification of 1 at tonight’s formal meeting of City Council. The ISO evaluates municipal fire protection efforts in…
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SCTAC Airport undergoes 5.1 M upgrade
August 29, 2017
Thanks to $5.1 million in federal grant funding, the S.C. Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville, S.C. will repave the main taxiway at Donaldson Field airport to support larger aircraft. The…
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Yet Another I-9 Version
August 29, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Ogletree Deakins For the second time in just over six months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has released yet another version…
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Yet Another I-9 Version
August 29, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Ogletree Deakins For the second time in just over six months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has released yet another version…
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Pierce joins Morton & Gettys as an associate
August 29, 2017ROCK HILL, SC – Rock Hill native Nate Pierce has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on civil litigation. While at the University of South Carolina…
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Cohn Construction hires Luke Parker as Controller
August 29, 2017Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Luke Parker, who will join the team as their Controller. Within this role, Luke will manage and oversee the accounting…
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Watts to serve as Instructor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 29, 2017
Paula Watts will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Watts previously served as a transition advisor…
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OOBE, Inc. co-founders Tom Merritt and Mike Pereyo to present at Endeavor’s September Collaborators & Cocktails Educational Speaker Series
August 29, 2017Creative, Dynamic Entrepreneurs to Share Collaboration Story that Drove Brand Success Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent agencies and freelancers in the creative services fields as well as corporate…
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McKinney to serve as Assistant Professor of Biology at BJU
August 29, 2017
Dr. David McKinney will join the Bob Jones University faculty in the College of Arts and Science this fall as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology of the Natural…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partner named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2018
August 29, 2017Gaffney Lewis & Edwards announced that Amy Gaffney has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. “I am humbled to be recognized by…
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SCBIO Conference draws SC Governor, Global Life Sciences CEOs to Charleston Oct. 24-26
August 29, 2017Conference registration open for Oct. 24-26 event in Charleston; hundreds of industry expected to attend for strategic partnership development, latest industry insights Hundreds of industry executives, leaders in government and…
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