South Carolina’s first diabetic food pantry opens July 1
June 22, 2017
Lexington Medical Center, Harvest Hope Food Bank and the American Diabetes Association are working together to establish the first diabetic food pantry in South Carolina. Scheduled to open July 1,…
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Siemens provides University of South Carolina with technology grant valued at $628 Million
June 22, 2017
Siemens and the University of South Carolina announced an in-kind grant of Siemens hardware and software with a commercial value of $628 million. As part of this grant, Siemens’ product…
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Coming July 1: Changes at the pump and other road funding initiatives
June 22, 2017
On July 1 several tax changes will go into effect as part of the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act (“Act”) passed by the General Assembly during the…
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Coming July 1: Changes at the pump and other road funding initiatives
June 22, 2017
On July 1 several tax changes will go into effect as part of the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act (“Act”) passed by the General Assembly during the…
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The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees
June 22, 2017The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…
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The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees
June 22, 2017The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…
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Newly redesigned Richland Library Blythewood officially reopens
June 22, 2017After nearly a year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Blythewood location and inviting the community to take a look at the newly redesigned facility.…
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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home
June 22, 2017The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…
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L-1 Visas and the Trump Administration
June 22, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill International companies that choose South Carolina to establish a new location frequently rely on the L-1 intracompany visa program as the means to…
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L-1 Visas and the Trump Administration
June 22, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill International companies that choose South Carolina to establish a new location frequently rely on the L-1 intracompany visa program as the means to…
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Open Heart Surgery: Preparing Mentally and Physically
June 22, 2017Part 1 of 3 (See all 3 parts of this article here) By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD and Blake DuBose “It’s an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm.…
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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home
June 22, 2017
The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…
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Open Heart Surgery: Preparing Mentally and Physically
June 22, 2017
Part 1 of 3 (See all 3 parts of this article here) By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD and Blake DuBose “It’s an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm.…
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Newly redesigned Richland Library Blythewood officially reopens
June 22, 2017After nearly a year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Blythewood location and inviting the community to take a look at the newly redesigned facility.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees
June 22, 2017
The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…
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First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team
June 21, 2017LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10…
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Richland One to continue providing free meals for all students
June 21, 2017
During the 2017-2018 school year, Richland One will continue to offer meals at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save more than…
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Columbia becomes first South Carolina city to commit to 100 percent clean energy
June 21, 2017
The Columbia City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution establishing a community-wide goal of transitioning to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2036. “It’s up to us as…
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Six percent container growth, $262.3 million in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority in fiscal year 2018
June 21, 2017
The South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors adopted a 2018 fiscal year financial plan that includes six percent pier container growth, $251.1 million operating revenues, $44.1 million operating earnings,…
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Six percent container growth, $262.3 million in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority in fiscal year 2018
June 21, 2017
The South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors adopted a 2018 fiscal year financial plan that includes six percent pier container growth, $251.1 million operating revenues, $44.1 million operating earnings,…
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City Community Development receives John A. Sasso Award
June 21, 2017On Monday, June 19, 2017, the National Community Development Association (NCDA) recognized the City of Columbia Community Development Department as one of the winners of the 2017 John A.…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces Boiling Springs office
June 21, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the opening of the company’s Boiling Springs office. The new office is located at 312 Village Creek Drive…
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Sherril Kendrick affiliates with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
June 21, 2017
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that Sherril Kendrick, an experienced Real Estate Broker, has affiliated as a sales associate with its Sumter Coldwell Banker branch office. According to Kendrick, “I…
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Solar Power comes to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport
June 21, 2017Pictured left to right: Michael Gibson, Vice President of Con Edison Solutions; Keller Kissam, President of Retail Operations for SCE&G; State Representative James E. Smith Jr.; Dan Mann, Executive Director…
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Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply returns to roots for Newberry County Ag + Art Tour
June 21, 2017A native of Prosperity, S.C., Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., will cook for a sold-out crowd at the Kickoff Event for the Newberry County…
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Luke Furtick joins Cohn Construction Services as a summer intern
June 21, 2017Luke Furtick joins Cohn Construction Services as a 2017 summer intern. Luke is a sophomore at Auburn University pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Building Science. He will be assisting and…
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Avtec welcomes new summer interns
June 21, 2017Avtec Inc. is pleased to welcome Eric Wolff, Joseph McKulka and Alex Branning as interns for Summer 2017. Wolff is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina with…
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King Charles Inn wins TripExperts’ 2017 Experts’ Choice Award
June 21, 2017King Charles Inn, a boutique hotel pairing English heritage with Southern hospitality, has been named a recipient of the 2017 Experts’ Choice Awards from TripExpert. Reflecting views from professional travel…
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Turner Padget shareholder named to Most Powerful Employment Attorney list
June 21, 2017
Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announced that, for the sixth consecutive year, Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been included in Human Resource Executive Magazine’s list of 40 “Up and Comers”…
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Popular social justice workshop to return to Charleston
June 21, 2017Strong demand for Racial Equity Institute training results in additional sessions In partnership with the YWCA of Greater Charleston, the Racial Equity Institute will conduct a social justice workshop from…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra welcomes Jeff Irwin as Finance Director
June 21, 2017The CSO announced Jeff Irwin as the organization’s new Finance Director. Irwin will provide leadership of CSO’s finance and accounting operations and help optimize CSO’s financial performance and strategic position.…
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NAI Avant finds new operations center for Hengshi USA
June 21, 2017NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented Hengshi USA Wind Power Materials Corp, in the acquisition of a ±112,000 square foot manufacturing facility located at 1440 Atlas Road…
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OneWayLimo.com now available to all airports in South Carolina
June 21, 2017
New Web Application Gives Consumers Access to Luxury Limo Service at Discount Prices OneWayLimo.com (OWL) is now available throughout the state of South Carolina for travelers to have access to…
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OneWayLimo.com now available to all airports in South Carolina
June 21, 2017
New Web Application Gives Consumers Access to Luxury Limo Service at Discount Prices OneWayLimo.com (OWL) is now available throughout the state of South Carolina for travelers to have access to…
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Jay Montgomery named vice president of operations at SAFE Federal Credit Union
June 21, 2017Jay Montgomery, who has been with SAFE Federal Credit Union for nine years, has been named vice president of operations at the credit union. Montgomery succeeds Michael Baker, who recently…
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NAI Avant finds new operations center for Hengshi USA
June 21, 2017
NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented Hengshi USA Wind Power Materials Corp, in the acquisition of a ±112,000 square foot manufacturing facility located at 1440 Atlas Road…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply returns to roots for Newberry County Ag + Art Tour
June 21, 2017
A native of Prosperity, S.C., Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., will cook for a sold-out crowd at the Kickoff Event for the Newberry County…
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Avtec welcomes new summer interns
June 21, 2017
Avtec Inc. is pleased to welcome Eric Wolff, Joseph McKulka and Alex Branning as interns for Summer 2017. Wolff is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina with…
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Luke Furtick joins Cohn Construction Services as a summer intern
June 21, 2017
Luke Furtick joins Cohn Construction Services as a 2017 summer intern. Luke is a sophomore at Auburn University pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Building Science. He will be assisting and…
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Jay Montgomery named vice president of operations at SAFE Federal Credit Union
June 21, 2017
Jay Montgomery, who has been with SAFE Federal Credit Union for nine years, has been named vice president of operations at the credit union. Montgomery succeeds Michael Baker, who recently…
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Commonwealth Commercial promotes Alex Crouch as Managing Director of its North and South Carolina operations
June 20, 2017
Commonwealth Commercial Partners, LLC, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, has promoted Alex C. Crouch to a new position overseeing the company’s business interests in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham, NC,…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood welcomes attorney Robert Rogers
June 20, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced the addition of attorney Robert “Rocky” C. Rogers. He will work with the firm’s Transportation and Logistics practice in the Greenville, S.C. office. As part…
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Recruiting Solutions Branch Manager Caroline Culbertson graduates with Leadership Columbia
June 20, 2017Recruiting Solutions is proud to announce that Caroline Culbertson, Columbia Branch Manager at Recruiting Solutions, graduated last week as a member of the Leadership Columbia Class of 2017. Leadership Columbia…
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Brittney Kingsmore-Bolt joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 20, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brittney Kingsmore-Bolt has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Kingsmore-Bolt comes from a family legacy of real…
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Casual Living moves off of Forest Drive
June 20, 2017
Casual Living has consolidated all store operations and staff at their 6006 Two Notch Road store in Columbia. At the end of their lease, owners Dottie Reynolds and John Chamberlain…
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PurePower Technologies® names Anna Cothran general counsel and secretary
June 20, 2017
PurePower Technologies, ® a leader in engineering and remanufacturing of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, has appointed Anna Cothran as general counsel and secretary. Reporting…
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Providence Health announces location of new freestanding Emergency Services Facility
June 20, 2017Providence Health announced that their new freestanding emergency services facility in Fairfield County will be located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 321 and Highway 213 across from Bi-Lo near…
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Debbie Cargill promoted to Senior Property Accountant
June 20, 2017
Colliers International is pleased to announce that Debbie Cargill has been promoted to Senior Property Accountant. Cargill, who joined the company last year, provides financial and accounting services to clients…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo achieves HITRUST CSF Assessor designation to bolster risk advisory offerings
June 20, 2017
Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the nation’s fastest growing accounting firms and a leading provider of tax, audit and consulting services, announced that the firm has been designated as a…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo achieves HITRUST CSF Assessor designation to bolster risk advisory offerings
June 20, 2017
Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the nation’s fastest growing accounting firms and a leading provider of tax, audit and consulting services, announced that the firm has been designated as a…
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