Mayor Benjamin named the recipient of the 2016 Deborah Boward Leadership Award
February 21, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has been name the recipient of the 2016 Deborah Boward Leadership award. “It is an honor to receive this award from Senior Resources,” said Mayor Benjamin. …
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The Wiz performance
February 21, 2017Westwood Actors’ Theatre Presents The Wiz! BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. —The Westwood Actors’ Theatre will present The Wiz March 15 and 16, 2017 at the Westwood Auditorium at 7pm. Tickets are $7…
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First Choice member scholarship applications due March 15
February 21, 2017
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2017. The annual First…
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First Choice member scholarship applications due March 15
February 21, 2017
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2017. The annual First…
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The Wiz performance
February 21, 2017Westwood Actors’ Theatre Presents The Wiz! BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. —The Westwood Actors’ Theatre will present The Wiz March 15 and 16, 2017 at the Westwood Auditorium at 7pm. Tickets are $7…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new employees
February 20, 2017
Infinity Marketing welcomes new Social Media Coordinator, Bethany Sparks Kern, and Senior Copywriter, Leslie Westlake. Kern joins Infinity after seven years of fund development, marketing, and social media…
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State’s auto industry gets double dose of prestige with high-profile awards
February 20, 2017
South Carolina’s automotive industry and Clemson University’s reputation are receiving a double shot of prestige with the news that two automotive engineers are bringing home high-profile awards that recognize their…
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BRIGHT+CO adds client services lead to team
February 20, 2017
BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced that Peyton Burke Lewis has joined the company as client services lead, where she will head up the account and project teams to provide strategic oversight and…
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Duke Energy appoints new VP of federal government affairs and strategic policy
February 20, 2017
Duke Energy has appointed Louis Renjel as its new vice president of federal government affairs and strategic policy, overseeing federal affairs; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and gas policy; environmental and…
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CresCom bank announces Stacy Craft as new banking officer and loan servicing manager
February 20, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted Stacy Craft to the position of banking officer and loan-servicing manager. In her new position, Craft will lead the loan…
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Carolyn Silver named director of Furman’s Bridges to a Brighter Future
February 20, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Carolyn Silver has been named director of Furman’s college access and success program, Bridges to a Brighter Future. Her appointment begins March 1. Silver brings more than…
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CalAtlantic Homes debuts Brickhope Plantation in Goose Creek, SC
February 20, 2017
CalAtlantic Homes announced the Grand Opening of Brickhope Plantation, a collection of luxury homes located in Goose Creek, SC, between the Francis Marion National Forest and the urban amenities of…
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Richland County Transportation Program issues lane closure on Bluff Road
February 20, 2017
The Richland County Transportation Program will close a section of Bluff Road beginning Monday, Feb. 27. Bluff Road will be closed from the intersection of Rosewood Drive to the driveway entrance of the…
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Meghan Hickman named COO and Partner of Sagacious Partners
February 20, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia-based executive coaching and consulting firm Sagacious Partners has named Meghan Hickman Chief Operating Officer and Partner. “Meghan is a very talented individual and is gifted in…
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Citadel Graduate College alumnae heading new Swain Department of Nursing
February 20, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel’s new Swain Department of Nursing, along with its first class of evening undergraduate nursing students, is being led by Amelia Joseph, Ph.D. Joseph was engaged…
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Dutch Fork High alums shine on PGA Tour
February 20, 2017IRMO- Dutch Fork High School alum Dustin Johnson continues his dominance on golf’s biggest stage. Johnson shot a 17-under 267 to win the Genesis Open in Pacific Palisades, California. With…
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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving
February 20, 2017
UPS announced that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…
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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving
February 20, 2017
UPS announced that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…
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Colliers International welcomes Paul Ham as REMS Accounting Manager
February 20, 2017
Colliers International South Carolina announced the addition of Paul Ham as Real Estate Management Services (REMS) Accounting Manager. In this role, Ham is responsible for managing the company’s property management…
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NYC Ballet Stars Shine at Koger Center in 12th Annual Ballet Stars of New York Gala
February 20, 2017
Six of the ballet world’s brightest talents will shine on the Koger Center stage March 19th, as the University of South Carolina Dept. of Theatre and Dance presents the 12th…
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Mignon Clyburn, FCC Commissioner, to speak at Advocacy Awards Luncheon
February 20, 2017
The MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC announced that The Honorable Mignon Clyburn, a Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will be the keynote speaker at its 2017 Advocacy…
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Cromer’s P-Nuts moves to North Main area for new retail store and distribution facility
February 20, 2017
Longstanding community landmark joining the vibrant and growing downtown corridor Cromer’s P-Nuts, a staple in the Columbia community, has purchased a 12,600-square-foot building in the trendy North Main area to…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorney to be Committee Chair of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
February 20, 2017
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced professional liability attorney, Kerri Rupert, is serving as chair of the Professional Development Committee of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA). The SCWLA’s mission…
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Meghan Hickman named COO and Partner of Sagacious Partners
February 20, 2017Columbia-based executive coaching and consulting firm Sagacious Partners has named Meghan Hickman Chief Operating Officer and Partner. “Meghan is a very talented individual and is gifted in establishing and growing…
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Columbia Open Studios Tour, April 1-2, 2017, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art, announces 64 participating local artists
February 20, 2017701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) welcomes a roster of 64 local artists for the free, self-guided Columbia Open Studios tour on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2,…
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O2 Fitness Clubs to offer free weekend of fitness to keep South Carolina hearts beating
February 20, 2017O2 Fitness Clubs will offer a free weekend of fitness February 24-26 to celebrate and promote Lowcountry heart health during American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of…
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Brown joins Red Cross of the Lowcountry
February 20, 2017Pearl Robinson Brown has joined the Board of Directors of the Lowcountry SC Chapter of the American Red Cross. Brown served 28 years as treasurer of Williamsburg County before retiring.…
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Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia
February 20, 2017Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia Columbia will be this year’s host city for the 2017 SC Nonprofit Summit and it’s just around the corner.…
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Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia
February 20, 2017Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia Columbia will be this year’s host city for the 2017 SC Nonprofit Summit and it’s just around the corner.…
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Sue Schneider receives United Way of the Piedmont’s Morgan Award
February 20, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) is excited to announce that Sue Scheider is the 2017 recipient of The Morgan Award. The Morgan Award is given annually to United Way…
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BANDWAGON names Holmes as COO
February 20, 2017
BANDWAGON, a sports technology and ticketing company that is changing the face of the college gameday experience, has named Samotria Holmes as chief operating officer. Holmes joins BANDWAGON with ten…
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Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums kicks off 2017 program on March 1 at Zen
February 20, 2017
DNA Creative Communications, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch event for its 2017 Shine the…
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Columbia Open Studios Tour, April 1-2, 2017, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art, announces 64 participating local artists
February 20, 2017
701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) welcomes a roster of 64 local artists for the free, self-guided Columbia Open Studios tour on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia
February 20, 2017
Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia Columbia will be this year’s host city for the 2017 SC Nonprofit Summit and it’s just around the corner.…
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Meghan Hickman named COO and Partner of Sagacious Partners
February 20, 2017
Columbia-based executive coaching and consulting firm Sagacious Partners has named Meghan Hickman Chief Operating Officer and Partner. “Meghan is a very talented individual and is gifted in establishing and growing…
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New Weight Watchers meeting planned at Chapin Town Hall
February 19, 2017After letting residents know last month that the Town of Chapin was exploring the option of becoming a host site for Weight Watchers, the strong response has helped secure a…
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The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Celebrates Black History Month with Gospel Fest & Heritage Tea
February 19, 2017The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announces plans for the Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea -annual events celebrating Black History Month. Both the Gospel…
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The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Celebrates Black History Month with Gospel Fest & Heritage Tea
February 19, 2017
The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announces plans for the Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea -annual events celebrating Black History Month. Both the Gospel…
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New Weight Watchers meeting planned at Chapin Town Hall
February 19, 2017After letting residents know last month that the Town of Chapin was exploring the option of becoming a host site for Weight Watchers, the strong response has helped secure a…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on first home in new Veterans Build program
February 17, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and the Waldrop family celebrated a milestone – the wall raising for the Waldrop family’s future home, which also marks the first…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch distributes $33,500 to local ministry partners
February 17, 2017
Holy Cross Episcopal Church announced that all of the proceeds from the 2016 Pumpkin Patch have been distributed to 10 charitable organizations in the Upstate, which will share in a…
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United Way of the Midlands invests an additional $390,000 in ongoing Midlands flood recovery work
February 17, 2017
United Way of the Midlands is investing an additional $390,000 to support the ongoing rebuild efforts in Richland and Lexington counties; bringing the organization’s total investment since the October 2015…
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PREIT signs Burlington as lead tenant at Magnolia Mall in Florence
February 17, 2017
Earlier this year, PREIT (NYSE: PEI) announced it had reached agreement with Sears to recapture Capital City, Woodland and Magnolia Malls. The Company has executed leases for all three of these…
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Get free financial aid assistance at College Goal South Carolina
February 17, 2017
When: Saturday, February 18, 2017 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Midlands Technical College Airport Campus – Academic Center Students and parents can get the college financial aid assistance they are…
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Sonoco to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company
February 17, 2017
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company for approximately $230 million in cash. Peninsula, which…
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Sonoco to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company
February 17, 2017
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company for approximately $230 million in cash. Peninsula, which…
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Prysmian Group launches second phase of engineer recruiting program
February 17, 2017
Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, announced the launch of the second edition of its “Make It” recruiting program aimed at acquiring…
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Capgemini acquires TCube Solutions
February 17, 2017
Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, announced the acquisition of TCube Solutions, Inc., an Insurance IT services firm, the largest independent service provider specializing in Duck…
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Harbison West Elementary School selected as finalist for 2017 Riley Award for SIC Excellence
February 17, 2017
Harbison West Elementary School’s School Improvement Council (SIC) has been selected as one of five finalists statewide for the annual state 2017 Riley Award for SIC Excellence. The SC School…
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SCANA Corporation announces 6.5 Percent increase in common dividend
February 17, 2017
SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that its Board of Directors raised the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock to 61 ¼ cents per share from 57 ½ cents…
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