NAI Avant closes Lexington land sale
February 14, 2017NAI Avant announced the sale of ±1.62 acres of land in Lexington, SC, located at the corner of Augusta Road and Cedarcrest Drive. The buyer, Carroll Capital Investments, LLC, was…
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CBRE: Southeast emerges as economic powerhouse
February 14, 2017CBRE 2017 Southeast U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Measures Regional Impact Due to rapid growth, the Southeast is emerging as an economic powerhouse with a diversifying base. With two international…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Jim Rasmus its VP of human resources
February 14, 2017Jim Rasmus, an accomplished human resources executive with experience at major companies across several industries, is the new vice president of human resources for SAFE Federal Credit Union. Rasmus comes…
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United Community Bank awards sales and service champions for fourth quarter
February 14, 2017
United Announces Fourth Quarter Winners United Community Bank awarded eight individuals and six branch teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2016. This recognition is part of…
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BANDWAGON raises over $300,000 in latest fundraising round
February 14, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – BANDWAGON, a sports technology and ticketing company that is changing the face of the college gameday experience, has raised $310,000 in their latest round of funding, allowing…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Pamela Brubaker as candidate for Woman of the Year
February 14, 2017
Pamela Brubaker will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Woman of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Pamela Brubaker…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Robert “Rob” R. Smith II as candidate for Man of the Year
February 14, 2017
The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Robert “Rob” R. Smith II has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man…
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Long term trends positive for Columbia market
February 14, 2017
A strong governmental presence and the University of South Carolina help to foster economic activity and innovation in Columbia. Strategically positioned between two of the fastest-growing ports in the nation,…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Jim Rasmus its VP of human resources
February 14, 2017
Jim Rasmus, an accomplished human resources executive with experience at major companies across several industries, is the new vice president of human resources for SAFE Federal Credit Union. Rasmus comes…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Ernie Yarborough as candidate for Man of the Year
February 14, 2017
Ernie Yarborough will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Man of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Ernie Yarborough…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces John Stackhouse as candidate for Man of the Year
February 14, 2017
John Stackhouse will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Man of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that John Stackhouse…
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CBRE arranges 4,095 SF lease in Columbia’s northeast submarket
February 14, 2017
Columbia’s Northeast Submarket welcomes a national non-for-profit agency Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) of South Carolina, Inc. to provide community-based services and support to families and children in…
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John Gettys selected for Furman’s Riley Institute program
February 14, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – John Gettys, a partner with Morton & Gettys, Attorneys at Law, is one of 44 leaders selected to participate in the 10th Midlands class of the…
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NAI Avant closes Lexington land sale
February 14, 2017
NAI Avant announced the sale of ±1.62 acres of land in Lexington, SC, located at the corner of Augusta Road and Cedarcrest Drive. The buyer, Carroll Capital Investments, LLC, was…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
CBRE: Southeast emerges as economic powerhouse
February 14, 2017
CBRE 2017 Southeast U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Measures Regional Impact Due to rapid growth, the Southeast is emerging as an economic powerhouse with a diversifying base. With two international…
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Columbia’s strong office market fundamentals expected to increase landlord confidence and investment activity
February 14, 2017
CBRE Research has released the Q4 2016 data on the office commercial real estate market in Columbia. Columbia has exhibited positive absorption for the 16th consecutive quarter displaying consistent and…
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Breanna Watters joins Cohn Construction as an accounting associate
February 14, 2017
Cohn Construction announced Breanna Watters as their new accounting associate. Within this role, Breanna will provide assistance to the Accounting Manager and the Vice President of Operations within the accounting…
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Ogletree Deakins celebrates 40th anniversary
February 13, 2017
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, celebrates its 40th anniversary today. The firm was founded on…
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Ogletree Deakins celebrates 40th anniversary
February 13, 2017
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, celebrates its 40th anniversary today. The firm was founded on…
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EdVenture summer camp registration opens on February 15
February 13, 2017
EdVenture announces its summer camp registration will open on February 15. Beginning June 4 through August 18, 26 different Ed-traordinary themed camp sessions will provide children 4-12 year olds loads…
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Sixteen CCPL librarians received certification to teach entrepreneurship
February 13, 2017
Throughout the week of January 23-26, Charleston County Public Library staff participated in a YEScarolina Entrepreneurship Training Program. Sixteen librarians from eight CCPL branches took a break from their daily…
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Richland One announces new apprenticeship program with Cummins Inc., one of the world’s largest diesel companies
February 13, 2017
Cummins, Inc., a global manufacturer, distributor and service provider of diesel and natural gas engines, is partnering with Richland One to create its first-ever Youth Technician Apprenticeship Program that will…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the 40,000 SF Industrial Building Sale in Goose Creek, SC
February 13, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Seller, Goose Creek, LLC, in the sale of a 40,000 SF Class A Industrial Building at 5 Corporate Pkwy, Goose…
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Medically underserved citizens now have help in Pickens County SC and Tri-City area
February 13, 2017
Foothills Community Health Care, (FCHC), is growing with our new location is in Easley, SC. Our first location is in Clemson, SC and has been serving residents in Pickens, Oconee,…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Charleston-Area Leases
February 13, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Shelter LLC leased office space at 895 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island, SC. The residential…
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AmeriCorps VISTA program opportunity for agencies
February 13, 2017
Organizations serving the Charleston area low-income community looking for high quality volunteers are invited to apply to host an Americorps VISTA member for a one-year term of service. The City…
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Avison Young Lease Extension | 119 College Park Road
February 13, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Johnny Bevon, CCIM represented College Park Center, LLC in the lease extension of 2,000 sf retail space located at 119 College Park Road…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 119 Church Street
February 13, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of a 1,544 sf office space located at 119 Church Street…
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Magnolia Park welcomes Kirkland’s Home Store and Elife Nail Spa
February 13, 2017
Magnolia Park, situated off of I-385 and I-85 on Woodruff Road, is the destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment in Greenville. Home to 30 stores, Magnolia Park is thrilled to…
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Donate military items or shop to benefit the future museum!
February 13, 2017
“I have quite a few items from when I served in the military during World War II and my family does not have any interest in having them,” stated Bucky…
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Fab 5 campaign
February 13, 2017
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has launched the 2017 Fab 5 campaign to help stock the food pantry shelves with basic nonperishable food items that frequently run low at the nonprofit…
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Trakas completes first novel, ‘Messenger from Mystery’
February 13, 2017
It took Dr. Deno Trakas 30 years to bring his simmering, riveting, thoughtful story of forbidden love and international intrigue to fruition. Now, he’s waiting to see what his writer…
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Greenville City Fire Department partners with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to launch Project Lifesaver
February 13, 2017
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is partnering with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System on an initiative to launch Project Lifesaver in the city of Greenville. Bon Secours St. Francis…
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CPD partners with local barbers | Cops and Barber Shops Breakfast
February 13, 2017
On Monday, Feb. 13, the Columbia Police Department (CPD) introduced a new community partnership by hosting their first Cops and Barber Shops Breakfast at EdVenture Children’s Museum. Local barber shop…
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USC professor elected to National Academy of Engineering
February 13, 2017
University of South Carolina chemical engineering professor John Monnier has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), a prestigious group of researchers selected for their significant and lasting…
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Palmetto Health is first health care system in the Midlands to implant CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure Management System
February 13, 2017
Palmetto Health is first health care system in the Midlands to implant the CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure System.The miniature wireless system enables congestive heart failure patients to be remotely monitored in…
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Richland One seeking input on 2017-2018 budget
February 13, 2017
Richland One will hold a series of meetings to receive input from employees, students, parents and community members as administrators work to develop the district’s 2017-2018 general fund budget. The…
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Prysmian introduces AirGuard XP fiber cable for industrial and harsh environments
February 13, 2017
Prysmian Group, the world leader in the wire and cable industry, today announced the launch of AirGuard® XP fiber cable, a family of industrial and harsh environment fiber cables. The…
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Softdocs reaches milestone as education enterprise content management leader with 2016 Achievements
February 13, 2017
Education-focused enterprise content management, e-forms and workflow solutions provider Softdocs today celebrated its 2016 successes including more than a one-third growth in its workforce and continued year-over-year annual revenue growth.…
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First Community Bank names DeeDee Kehl as Newberry Market Executive
February 13, 2017
First Community Bank announced that DeeDee Kehl has joined its team as the Market Executive/Vice President for the Newberry community. With more than 30 years in the financial services industry,…
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Riverbanks Welcomes New General Manager for Food and Retail
February 13, 2017
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is pleased to announce the promotion of Emma Blackman to general manager of the Zoo’s food and retail division. Blackman began her career with Denver-based Service…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 13
February 13, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 13
February 13, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Blake Buchanan as candidate for Man of the Year
February 13, 2017The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Blake Buchanan of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man of…
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Greenville-based Hospitality America celebrates two decades of hotel management
February 13, 2017
This year, Hospitality America, with offices in Nashville, TN and Greenville, will celebrate twenty years of developing and managing hotels across the US and in the Caribbean. The company was…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Heather Vardell as candidate for Woman of the Year
February 13, 2017The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Heather Vardell of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Woman of…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Clay Vassey as candidate for Man of the Year
February 13, 2017The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Clay Vassey of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man of…
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Murphy & Grantland snags veteran media professional
February 13, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Hiring continues at Murphy & Grantland law firm in Columbia. Kevin Floyd has joined the firm’s administrative staff as Director of Marketing and Communications. Floyd is media…
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Woolbright becomes Lexington High athletic director/head football coach
February 13, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – During a February 11, 2017 special board workshop, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hire of William Perry Woolbright as Lexington High…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Lisa Hostetler as candidate for Woman of the Year
February 13, 2017Lisa Hostetler will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Woman of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Lisa Hostetler…
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