Trane expanding existing Richland County operations
August 10, 2017
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding its existing Richland County operations. The business…
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Trane expanding existing Richland County operations
August 10, 2017
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding its existing Richland County operations. The business…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires new Campaign Director, Maria Maddin
August 10, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont is excited to welcome Maria Maddin as a new Campaign Director. After three and a half years of the hardest job she has ever loved,…
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Speaker Lucas creates the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee
August 10, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee in response to the abandonment of the VC Summer nuclear facility in Jenkinsville, SC.…
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Speaker Lucas creates the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee
August 10, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee in response to the abandonment of the VC Summer nuclear facility in Jenkinsville, SC.…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg partners with local charity
August 10, 2017
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) has partnered with Homes of Hope to help those in need. Recently, attorney Annah Toates presented a check for more than $3,000 to…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards Attorneys Named to Midlands Legal Elite
August 10, 2017Three attorneys from the law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards were included in the 2017 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Attorneys recognized in the publication include: Regina Hollins Lewis…
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Southern Wesleyan University receives approval for RN to BSN program
August 10, 2017Southern Wesleyan University received approval for a new degree program that will benefit nurses seeking professional advancement in the health care field. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission…
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Majority of 120+ Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C., events to provide guests with free eclipse glasses, courtesy of City of Columbia
August 10, 2017
Campaign updates, stats, event details, background and more Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C., the regional eclipse tourism marketing campaign founded to increase economic impact by promoting more than 120 eclipse…
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Avtec welcomes new VP of commercial strategy
August 10, 2017
Avtec Inc., the nation’s leading independent provider of mission-critical Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) dispatch console systems, recently named Alphonso Hamilton as the company’s new vice president of commercial strategy.…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards Attorneys Named to Midlands Legal Elite
August 10, 2017
Three attorneys from the law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards were included in the 2017 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Attorneys recognized in the publication include: Regina Hollins Lewis…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
August 9, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to ten cents per common share. The dividend is…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
August 9, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to ten cents per common share. The dividend is…
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MUSC encourages public transit
August 9, 2017The Medical University of South Carolina is launching a new program on Thursday, Aug. 10 to encourage more of its staff and students to use the CARTA system for their daily commute.…
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Ryan Welch & Jack Owens represented the seller in the sale of .76 acres of land in North Charleston
August 9, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch and Jack Owens, CCIM represented the Seller, Black Joy in the sale of 0.76 Acres of land located at 7448 Stafford Road in Summerville,…
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Date Change for Summer Celebration of Water
August 9, 2017
The 8th Annual Summer Celebration of Water has been rescheduled and will take place Saturday, Sept. 16. This family friendly, water-themed festival at the Columbia Canal includes a water obstacle course,…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates $200,000 to help feed the hungry in South Carolina
August 9, 2017
This year the Jim Hudson Automotive Group will provide 1 million meals to the hungry by donating $200,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The charitable donation is a result of…
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Hedrick Gardner welcomes new partner Joshua Shaw
August 9, 2017
Hedrick Gardner announced that Joshua D. Shaw has joined the firm as a partner in the Columbia, SC office. He will practice in the firm’s Construction Law practice group. Josh…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes new interior designer
August 9, 2017
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Interior Designer, Liza Brockman. After graduating from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 2004, she went on to…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes new interior designer
August 9, 2017
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Interior Designer, Liza Brockman. After graduating from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 2004, she went on to…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Modjoul
August 9, 2017SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Modjoul, based in Clemson, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client Company in…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Modjoul
August 9, 2017
SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Modjoul, based in Clemson, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client Company in…
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Million Dollar Quartet LIMITED RETURN ENGAGEMENT – August 18-19
August 9, 2017
The Tony® Award Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet, brings December 4, 1956 to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations. Four legends, Johnny Cash, Jerry…
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CONA introduces new total joint specialist, Dr. Daniel Gerscovich
August 9, 2017
Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) announced the addition of total joint specialist Dr. Daniel Gerscovich to their practice. “Dr. Gerscovich is an excellent addition to our team, bringing expertise…
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CBRE brokers sale of Suburban Greenville Portfolio
August 9, 2017CBRE, Inc. announced the sale of the Suburban Greenville Portfolio, a six-building office and land portfolio purchased by RealOp Investments for $13.8 million. The seller, Sun Life Assurance of Canada,…
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Spartanburg-Based Waldrop Mechanical Services hires Jeff Newsome as estimator
August 9, 2017
Jeff Newsome has joined Waldrop Mechanical Services as an estimator. In this role, Newsome is responsible for providing construction estimates, and supporting other preconstruction activities to support business development activities…
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Bonafide Kayaks launching manufacturing operations in Greenville County
August 9, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Bonafide Kayaks, a manufacturer and producer of fishing kayaks, is launching new manufacturing operations in Greenville County. The company is investing $2 million to create 76 new jobs…
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Bonafide Kayaks launching manufacturing operations in Greenville County
August 9, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Bonafide Kayaks, a manufacturer and producer of fishing kayaks, is launching new manufacturing operations in Greenville County. The company is investing $2 million to create 76 new jobs…
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Capital Rotary’s David Boucher Vies for District Honor
August 9, 2017Rotary District 7770 Gov. Gary Bradham (right) congratulates Capital Rotary past president David Boucher as the club’s nominee for a Four-Way Test Award to be presented at the March 2018…
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Rotary District Leader Lauds “People of Action”
August 9, 2017Rotary members make a difference in the world because they are people of action, doing good in the spirit of service above self. That’s the message Rotary District 7770…
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Holder Properties announces sale of Main and Gervais
August 9, 2017Holder Properties, a privately held full-service commercial and residential real estate developer, is pleased to announce the sale of Main and Gervais, an 18-story, 186,000 square foot class A office…
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McNair attorney elected Chair of South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section
August 9, 2017McNair attorney Amanda Bailey has been elected Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section. The purpose of this Section is to promote the objectives of the…
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McNair attorney elected Chair of South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section
August 9, 2017McNair attorney Amanda Bailey has been elected Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section. The purpose of this Section is to promote the objectives of the…
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SCDOT launches Speakers Bureau
August 9, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the opening of a Speakers Bureau in an effort to make SCDOT staff available to groups seeking to hear more about the…
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SCDOT launches Speakers Bureau
August 9, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the opening of a Speakers Bureau in an effort to make SCDOT staff available to groups seeking to hear more about the…
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Transformation thru Divorce opens office in Columbia, SC
August 9, 2017Debbie Martinez, president of Transformation thru Divorce, LLC is carrying the torch for divorce coaching and co-parenting in South Carolina as she expands her practice from Charleston to Columbia. The…
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Columbia College Board appoints new Trustees
August 9, 2017Columbia College announced the appointment of four new members of the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2017. The four trustees were approved at the Annual Conference of The South…
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Broadway at the Beach awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor®
August 9, 2017South Carolina’s number one tourist attraction, Broadway at the Beach, has been awarded the 2017 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. Known as the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor features more…
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Zucker Family School of Education takes on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017Public forum includes lawmakers, superintendents, deans from four colleges, national leaders The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden names new President and CEO
August 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas K. Stringfellow to president and CEO. Stringfellow becomes only the third executive to oversee the…
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Zucker Family School of Education invites public input on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage crisis at a public educational leadership and innovation forum this month.…
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McNair attorney elected Chair of South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section
August 9, 2017
McNair attorney Amanda Bailey has been elected Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section. The purpose of this Section is to promote the objectives of the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Zucker Family School of Education invites public input on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017
The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage crisis at a public educational leadership and innovation forum this month.…
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Capital Rotary’s David Boucher Vies for District Honor
August 9, 2017
Rotary District 7770 Gov. Gary Bradham (right) congratulates Capital Rotary past president David Boucher as the club’s nominee for a Four-Way Test Award to be presented at the March 2018…
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Transformation thru Divorce opens office in Columbia, SC
August 9, 2017
Debbie Martinez, president of Transformation thru Divorce, LLC is carrying the torch for divorce coaching and co-parenting in South Carolina as she expands her practice from Charleston to Columbia. The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
Rotary District Leader Lauds “People of Action”
August 9, 2017Rotary members make a difference in the world because they are people of action, doing good in the spirit of service above self. That’s the message Rotary District 7770…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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Mayor Steve MacDougall elected to MASC leadership positions
August 8, 2017
Mayor Steve MacDougall was named to the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Board of Directors, representing the Central Midlands Council of Governments Region, where he currently serves as the…
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Southern First hires new executives
August 8, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that J. Fitzhugh “Fitz” King and R. Seabrook “Brook” Moore have joined the bank as Team Leaders in the…
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