Come shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival

  April 3, 2017

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival April 6-9 at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia,…

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Countybank announces Upstate expansion

  April 3, 2017

Developing New Full-Service Banking Branches In Greer And Anderson. New Greer and Anderson Locations Focus on Comprehensive Financial Solutions for the Upstate Community. Countybank announced the expansion of its branch…

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Top Grossing Movies – April 3

  April 3, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 03/31/2017 to 04/06/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 1 3,773…

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Top Grossing Movies – April 3

  April 3, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 03/31/2017 to 04/06/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 1 3,773…

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Solid Waste awarded Carolina Recycling Association Award

  April 3, 2017

The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division was recognized by the Carolina Recycling Association for the City’s innovative use of technology in the recycling program. CRA held their annual conference…

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Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta to debut this week in Greenville

  April 3, 2017

Sixteen Upstate restaurants will be serving up their best recipes at the first Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta at The Old Cigar Warehouse this weekend. Presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila,…

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PHES helping homeless with recycling project

  April 3, 2017

Students at Pleasant Hill Elementary School are giving plastic bags new life through an innovative community service project. Teaming up with local senior citizens and Columbia-area representatives of Operation Bedroll,…

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Lexington One students don’t ‘horse’ around

  April 3, 2017

Look no further than a group of Lexington County School District One students when needing equine expertise. Thirteen students returned from the 2017 South Carolina 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology…

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South Atlantic Canners investing in Lee County facility

  April 3, 2017

Company Investing $13 Million To Expand Existing Bishopville Operation South Atlantic Canners, Inc., a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola bottlers, is expanding its Bishopville operations in Lee County.…

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South Atlantic Canners investing in Lee County facility

  April 3, 2017

Company Investing $13 Million To Expand Existing Bishopville Operation South Atlantic Canners, Inc., a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola bottlers, is expanding its Bishopville operations in Lee County.…

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McNair welcomes Paula Williamson as Communications Manager

  April 3, 2017

McNair Law Firm, P.A. welcomes Paula Williamson as Communications Manager. Among several duties, Williamson will manage the Firm’s public relations efforts and support the diverse marketing initiatives across its eight…

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Through telemedicine, Doctors Care reaches patients in every SC County

  April 3, 2017

Doctors Care urgent care, founded in Columbia in 1981 as South Carolina’s first urgent care organization, has now seen patients in every county in the state with its telemedicine platform,…

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Through telemedicine, Doctors Care reaches patients in every SC County

  April 3, 2017

Doctors Care urgent care, founded in Columbia in 1981 as South Carolina’s first urgent care organization, has now seen patients in every county in the state with its telemedicine platform,…

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City Manager’s Spotlight for April 2017

  April 3, 2017

The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…

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McNair welcomes Paula Williamson as Communications Manager

  April 3, 2017

McNair Law Firm, P.A. welcomes Paula Williamson as Communications Manager. Among several duties, Williamson will manage the Firm’s public relations efforts and support the diverse marketing initiatives across its eight…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: law, on-the-move

PHES helping homeless with recycling project

  April 3, 2017

Students at Pleasant Hill Elementary School are giving plastic bags new life through an innovative community service project. Teaming up with local senior citizens and Columbia-area representatives of Operation Bedroll,…

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Lexington One students don’t ‘horse’ around

  April 3, 2017

Look no further than a group of Lexington County School District One students when needing equine expertise. Thirteen students returned from the 2017 South Carolina 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology…

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United Community Banks announces annual meeting of shareholders

  March 31, 2017

United Community Banks, Inc. announced that it will host its annual shareholders’ meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Ridges Resort in Young Harris, Georgia. United’s…

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Volunteers needed to help mark storm drains

  March 31, 2017

The City of Columbia and Richland County are seeking community volunteers to help mark storm drains in April as a part of the “My River Starts Here” campaign. Local waterways…

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RBC Heritage awards three more sponsors exemptions

  March 30, 2017

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – RBC Heritage Tournament Officials have awarded sponsors exemptions to Tommy Gainey, Andrew Johnston and Sam Saunders. Earlier this year, exemptions were given to Mark Anderson, Bryson…

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RBC Heritage awards three more sponsors exemptions

  March 30, 2017

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – RBC Heritage Tournament Officials have awarded sponsors exemptions to Tommy Gainey, Andrew Johnston and Sam Saunders. Earlier this year, exemptions were given to Mark Anderson, Bryson…

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Richland County DSS 2nd Annual Job Fair Friday Morning

  March 30, 2017

Who: Richland County South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) What: Job Fair with more than 50 employers, staffing firms, schools and job training. DSS Recruitment Team is also hiring…

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GSSM Foundation to host inaugural Alumni Entrepreneur Symposium

  March 30, 2017

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation will host its inaugural Alumni Entrepreneur Symposium, Project Verge, April 6-8 in Hartsville. Part of the Foundation’s initiative to…

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Great Southern Homes continues to lead Midlands in new home sales

  March 30, 2017

In 2016, Great Southern Homes continued to lead the Midlands’ homebuilding industry (Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties) in new home closings. This past year, the privately-held company achieved 559 new…

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