New leaders position Colonial Life for future growth
December 23, 2021
Colonial Life, a Unum brand, has two new executives. Michael Stachowiak is Senior Vice President of Sales, and Shea Treadway is Senior Vice President of Field and Market Development. With nearly 20 years…
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Laurens County Museum Longtime Leader and Volunteer Passes
December 22, 2021
The Laurens County Museum is on the brink of greatness with the grand opening of the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall in the newly acquired and renovated Witherspoon Building on the…
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Garvin Design Group designing new Halls Chophouse in Nashville
December 22, 2021
Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group is designing Halls Chophouse’s new location in Nashville. The new restaurant will occupy the ground floor of the Broadwest tower in…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Grand Opening of New Exhibit Hall
December 22, 2021
The Laurens County Museum is starting a new era. On Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00-5:00 pm, the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall at the new Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building on…
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AG Alan Wilson joins 24-state lawsuit to block President Biden’s Head Start mandates
December 22, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multi-state lawsuit against Joe Biden’s overreaching COVID mandates. The suit, led by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, takes aim at the…
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Don’t Miss the Gospel This Christmas
December 22, 2021
Rev. Chad Reynolds Westminster Presbyterian Church of Clinton, SC “… I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born…
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Greenville Technical College is open during the holidays to help students enroll
December 21, 2021
Offices in the Greenville Technical College Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center are open during the holidays to help new and returning students complete enrollment steps for Spring Semester 2022. Students may…
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Halls Chophouse to travel rare bottle of Kentucky bourbon to benefit tornado victims
December 21, 2021
Proceeds from Buffalo Trace 1995 O.F.C. Bourbon will go to Western Kentucky Relief Fund Hall Management Group will travel a bottle of rare Kentucky bourbon across South Carolina to our…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Tradd Horne
December 21, 2021
DP3 Architects, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Tradd Horne to the firm. Tradd joins DP3 with a Bachelor of Architecture and Design from Clemson University. His previous…
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Mayor Steve Benjamin presents Key to the City to CEO & President of City Center Partnership – Matt Kennell
December 21, 2021
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin presented the Key to the City to Matt Kennell, CEO & President of City Center Partnership at Columbia Rotary Club’s recent meeting. “Under Matt’s leadership for…
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Premier Medical Laboratory Services, in partnership with the Clemson University, reports Omicron variant now present in the Upstate
December 21, 2021
Today, Premier Medical Laboratory Services (PMLS), headquartered in Greenville, SC, reports their findings that the Omicron variant is now confirmed to be present in the Upstate. The laboratory has been surveilling for…
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Student-led holiday service projects make the season brighter
December 21, 2021
The holidays will be merrier for many in the Midlands thanks to annual holiday giving projects organized by Richland Two schools. Each of the district’s five high schools, in cooperation…
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MidlandsBiz wishes you a happy holiday
December 21, 2021
We would like wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday. MidlandsBiz will be back on December 30th with the next eNewsletter delivered to your inbox.
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2021 Global Vision Award – photo gallery
December 21, 2021For 29 years, Columbia World Affairs Council has showcased South Carolina globally through international connections, educational programming, and innovative exchanges. Through its network of regional and international partners, the Council…
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±1.5-million-square-foot spec industrial building at The Cubes at Fort Prince leases 30 days after groundbreaking
December 21, 2021
Initial sitework began in September on the first of multiple buildings at The Cubes at Fort Prince industrial park on Spartanburg’s Fort Prince corridor. Less than 30 days later, 1.5-million-square-foot…
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Blue Hose Tumble to Terriers
December 20, 2021
The home court was insufficient for Presbyterian to prevent Wofford from winning, 76-49, at Templeton Center on Saturday afternoon. Shooting, especially from long range, was PC’s biggest weakness. Wofford outscored…
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Raiders Revive Boys’ Basketball Fortunes
December 20, 2021
First-year coach — and athletics director — Tommy Spires has started the turnaround at Laurens High, where the Raiders have already won more games than all last season. Last week…
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McGowan’s Career Goes Through the ‘Dores
December 20, 2021
Jayden McGowan, a state-champion sprinter and versatile star of Laurens Raider football, signed with Vanderbilt of the Southeastern Conference last week at LDHS. McGowan, primarily known as a receiver but…
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Family Promise of Laurens County Announces New Executive Director
December 20, 2021
Family Promise of Laurens County is pleased to announce that Mary Lynn Tollison has joined the organization as its new executive director. She began her work the week of December…
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Holiday Recipe Roundup
December 20, 2021
Food is often tied to special events. Special holidays call for special recipes. Do you think back on your childhood and remember that something yummy that Grandma used to make…
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2022 Ag Outlook: Sale prices up, costs too for SC farmers
December 20, 2021
There was good news and bad news at the 6th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference. The good news: sale prices for commodities are trending up; unfortunately, so are the…
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State Treasurer’s office names Bridge Creek Elementary staff member financial educator of the month
December 20, 2021
Bridge Creek Elementary School’s Stephen Bidwell is the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for December. The program is a statewide initiative of the South…
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SC REALTORS release November 2021 market reports
December 20, 2021
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its monthly statewide real estate market reports. Closed sales were up almost five percent compared to the same time last year while pending sales…
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New Year outlook: another challenging year ahead
December 20, 2021
Cancer will Remain the Leading Disease Killer of Carolina Children in 2022 The new year will be different, but still very challenging for Carolina families with children battling cancer, according…
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Dominion Energy employees deliver hundreds of food baskets to Midlands families in need
December 20, 2021
Dominion Energy launched its annual Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project across the Midlands this month as employees delivered more than 550 food baskets and hundreds of toys to families facing…
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Synovus expands foodservice focus with new restaurant finance team
December 20, 2021
Synovus today announced the launch of a new restaurant finance team focused on helping restaurants across the country execute strategic plans for growth while fostering relationships with established and up-and-coming…
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NAI Columbia bolsters large deals and community commitment despite pandemic
December 20, 2021
Firm projects another strong close to 2021 — with total number of leases and charitable giving up compared to pre-pandemic numbers NAI Columbia, the Midlands’ local full-service commercial real estate firm, projects…
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Spartanburg Community College student honored by Spartanburg Science Center
December 20, 2021
Wednesday night, a Spartanburg Community College student was honored by the Spartanburg Science Center for his tireless work helping to care for the more than 40 animals at the Center…
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Richland One graduate Al W. Minnigan helps keep the district’s computer network secure
December 20, 2021
In Richland One, Al W. Minnigan plays an integral role in ensuring the only people on the district’s computer network are those who are supposed to be on it. As…
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Dr. Marva Coates encourages more adult learners to take the first step in achieving their goals
December 20, 2021
Dr. Marva Coates has become the face of Richland One Adult Education in the 11 years she has been coordinator of the program. Most of her 38 years in the…
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DHEC supports CDC recommendation to use Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over Janssen
December 20, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday it is advising citizens to receive the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine brands over the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) brand,…
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New report supports increasing women’s workforce participation as solution to South Carolina’s labor shortage
December 20, 2021
To recruit more women into the workforce, employers must improve the workplace The COVID-19 pandemic stretched the national economy to a breaking point causing unemployment to spike, especially among women. …
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County Council seeks public input on new district maps
December 20, 2021
This week, Richland County Council began the process of redrawing maps of the County’s 11 Council districts. This process, known as redistricting, involves redrawing districts in response to population changes…
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Sober or Slammer! campaign announcement
December 20, 2021
Chief Terrence Green would like the Town of Lexington community to know that the Lexington Police Department, along with law enforcement agencies statewide, will be participating in the Sober or…
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Interstate lane closures restricted for holidays
December 20, 2021
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel…
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Holiday travel tips at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
December 20, 2021
COVID-19. TSA requires wearing a mask at all times while at the airport and on aircraft until March 18, 2022. Additional information on the coronavirus and travel impacts is available at https://gspairport.com/covid-19-updates/ or…
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Mayor Benjamin appointed as teaching fellow by Harvard University
December 20, 2021
Mayor Steve Benjamin will conduct a course in health policy on the Boston, Massachusetts campus of Harvard University. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has announced the appointment…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
December 20, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…
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Richland Library closes for Christmas
December 20, 2021
Holiday Schedule Announced for All Locations All Richland Library locations will close Thursday, December 23 and remain closed through Sunday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. Library customers will still…
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Trident United Way volunteers help school kids & farmers in unique GrowFood Carolina program
December 20, 2021
Recently, Trident United Way volunteers helped pack boxes to provide hope and nutrition for local school children. The volunteers gathered at GrowFood Carolina’s downtown Charleston warehouse to fill up boxes…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas announces Laura Nell Hudgins as Marketing Coordinator
December 20, 2021
Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas, the place to go to buy or sell a business, named Laura Nell Hudgins as its newest Marketing Coordinator. Hudgins started at Sunbelt as…
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Lydia Mulfinger named Sylvan Learning Center Teacher of the Month
December 20, 2021
Lydia Mulfinger was named Teacher of the Month for Sylvan Learning Center in the Upstate. Mulfinger earned an associate’s degree in Math and Science from Greenville Technical College in 2020…
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Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles named one of America’s best
December 20, 2021It’s been a shining example of holiday merriment for years, and now Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles has officially been named one of America’s Best Botanical Garden Holiday…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Carter Jay to the company’s Commercial office
December 20, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Kirkland Manning has joined the company’s Commercial office as a sales associate. Kirkland Manning was born and raised…
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LRADAC announces Ashley Bodiford as new Prevention Director and Troy Workman as Director of Intervention Services
December 20, 2021
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Ashely Bodiford has been hired as Prevention Director and Troy Workman has been promoted to…
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NAI Columbia bolsters large deals and community commitment despite pandemic
December 20, 2021
NAI Columbia, the Midlands’ local full-service commercial real estate firm, projects another strong, profitable close to the year. Compared to pre-pandemic year-end numbers in 2019, NAI Columbia anticipates a 25%…
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Sixty-Six complete doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College
December 20, 2021Sixty-six students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The college’s 142nd commencement was…
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Moore Bradley Myers announces Christmas Bike Giveaway in Swansea and Saluda
December 20, 2021Moore Bradley Myers Law Firm (MBM) is excited to announce their Christmas Bike Bonanza 2021 in both Swansea and Saluda. Traditionally held in Swansea, the hometown of MBM Partner Stanley…
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Cristina Ortiz named 2022 Greenville Chamber Hispanic Business Council Chair
December 20, 2021
Cristina Ortiz has been tapped to chair the Greenville Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council beginning in January of 2022. Cristina leads the Cristina Ortiz State Farm Agency. She is highly involved…
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CCSD educators awarded 70 BEST grants
December 20, 2021Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce 144 teachers combined to earn 70 Bosch Eco and STEM Teacher (BEST) grants this month. The total value of the grants…
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