Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations
April 13, 2017
Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…
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Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations
April 13, 2017
Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…
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Famed author Josh McDowell to speak at Christian Learning Centers’ 20th Anniversary Friends and Fundraising Banquet
April 13, 2017
Christian author Josh McDowell has addressed more than 25 million people, giving over 27,000 talks in 125 countries – and now he is coming to Greenville. McDowell will be the…
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3Fold Creative celebrates 20th anniversary
April 13, 2017
From early years in computer sales and repairs to now creating nationwide business growth campaigns, 3Fold Creative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “3Fold Creative propels businesses and non-profits…
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Greenville New Markets Opportunity II unveils new brand
April 13, 2017
Greenville New Markets Opportunity II, a Community Development Entity dedicated to transforming communities across the state launched the organization’s new brand, The Innovate Fund, to a crowded room at a…
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State Museum to host Smithsonian traveling exhibition exploring the history of Indian Americans
April 13, 2017
From the builders of some of America’s earliest railroads and farms to Civil Rights pioneers and digital technology entrepreneurs, Indian Americans have long been an inextricable part of American life.…
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Walk/Bike City & Campus Celebration
April 13, 2017USC Student Health Services, Sustainable Carolina, University Facilities and the City of Columbia will host a Walk/Bike City & Campus Celebration on Monday, April 17, to promote physically active…
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NAI Avant arranges Columbia investment sale
April 13, 2017NAI Avant senior brokers, Dail Longaker and Dexter Rumsey, recently structured the sale-leaseback of the Half Moon Outfitters location at 2912 Devine Street in Columbia, S.C. Half Moon operates eight…
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Gov. Henry McMaster backs automatic stay bill
April 13, 2017
Good For Business And Environment Governor Henry McMaster today announced his support for a bill that would limit the time frame in which both public and private projects could be…
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Gov. Henry McMaster backs automatic stay bill
April 13, 2017
Good For Business And Environment Governor Henry McMaster today announced his support for a bill that would limit the time frame in which both public and private projects could be…
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SC Launch company partners with SCDNR
April 13, 2017Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…
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SC Launch company partners with SCDNR
April 13, 2017
Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence aims to unlock employment barriers for individuals with disabilities in South Carolina
April 13, 2017
The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to participate in Advocacy Day for Access and Independence at the South Carolina State House. This event will take place onApril 26, 2017, from 9:30AM to…
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NAI Avant arranges Columbia investment sale
April 13, 2017
NAI Avant senior brokers, Dail Longaker and Dexter Rumsey, recently structured the sale-leaseback of the Half Moon Outfitters location at 2912 Devine Street in Columbia, S.C. Half Moon operates eight…
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Leadership Columbia seeks nonprofit partner for class project
April 12, 2017
Request for Proposal Information Session April 17 On Monday, April 17 at 5:30 PM the Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, will host an RFP information session for local…
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Darlington Raceway’s Palmetto Goodwill Great Pee Dee Yard Sale scheduled for Saturday, April 22
April 12, 2017
Local community is encouraged to sign up for a vendor space to sell unwanted items Palmetto Goodwill will accept donations on-site following the event; Non-perishable food donations will benefit Harvest…
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Five After Five: May Concert Details
April 12, 2017
The Five Points Association welcomes the community to the second concert of this season’s Five After Five, a free and family friendly outdoor concert series in the heart of Five…
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Gov. Henry McMaster joins effort opposing boycott of Israel
April 12, 2017
Governor McMaster today signed the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) letter rejecting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, one of the United States’ oldest and most important economic…
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Gov. Henry McMaster joins effort opposing boycott of Israel
April 12, 2017
Governor McMaster today signed the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) letter rejecting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, one of the United States’ oldest and most important economic…
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Adams and Reese taps top financial services lawyers to lead new offices in Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale
April 12, 2017
New team adds strong mix of financial services and real estate talent to serve clients In a move that signals its deep commitment to serving its financial services clients, the…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence aims to unlock employment barriers for individuals with disabilities in South Carolina
April 12, 2017The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to participate in Advocacy Day for Access and Independence at the South Carolina State House. This event will take place onApril 26, 2017, from 9:30AM to…
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New annual scholarship honors late alumna Gayle Lanford ’62, ’74
April 12, 2017
Counselor, benefactor, mentor, friend – the late Gayle Campbell Lanford ’62, ’74 was a woman who lived to help others find their path in the world. Her legacy of compassion…
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City to host first quarterly conversation on fair housing
April 12, 2017
WHAT: Community Development department will host their first session of a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A conversation on Fair Housing.” The quarterly conversation will address different issues regarding Fair…
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Partnership provides opportunities for area students to visit Congaree National Park
April 12, 2017
Congaree National Park lies in the heart of South Carolina’s midlands region with 25 miles of trails, beautiful forests with champion trees, and a wide variety of wildlife. It is…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 10
April 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/07/2017 to 04/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 2 3,829 $26,363,488…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 10
April 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/07/2017 to 04/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 2 3,829 $26,363,488…
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NAI Avant senior broker ranks top among international producers
April 12, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce senior broker Ben Kelly, CCIM closed out 2016 as one of the top brokers for NAI Global. With more than 400…
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Cravens Ravenel retires from practice
April 12, 2017Baker, Ravenel & Bender, L.L.P., of Columbia announces that its senior partner Cravens Ravenel has retired from the practice of law following a distinguished career of nearly 50 years. Ravenel’s…
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First Community Bank to expand Upstate South Carolina presence
April 12, 2017
First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger…
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First Community Bank to expand Upstate South Carolina presence
April 12, 2017
First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger…
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NAI Avant senior broker ranks top among international producers
April 12, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce senior broker Ben Kelly, CCIM closed out 2016 as one of the top brokers for NAI Global. With more than 400…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Cravens Ravenel retires from practice
April 12, 2017
Baker, Ravenel & Bender, L.L.P., of Columbia announces that its senior partner Cravens Ravenel has retired from the practice of law following a distinguished career of nearly 50 years. Ravenel’s…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host outreach event
April 11, 2017The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting a Subcontractor Outreach Event for the upcoming Canal Clearwell & High Service Pump Station Rooms 2 & 3 Improvements Project. …
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Burton Uwarow named head coach for Bruins Basketball
April 11, 2017
Bob Jones University Bruins Athletic Director Dr. Neal Ring announced today the hiring of Burton Uwarow as head coach for the men’s basketball program. “Burton brings a wealth of coaching…
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Wilson Associates Real Estate welcomes Karen McCue, Realtor Associate
April 11, 2017
Wilson Associates Real Estate recently welcomed Karen McCue as a Realtor Associate to their ever growing Greenville company. Karen brings with her over 25-years experience in sales and marketing for…
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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations
April 11, 2017
Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…
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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations
April 11, 2017
Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…
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NAI Avant announces statewide top producers and national recognition for 2016
April 11, 2017NAI Avant recently held its 2016 Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of its top brokerage producers in the Columbia and Charleston markets. Ben Kelly, CCIM was awarded Top…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 11, 2017
Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 11, 2017
Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…
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NAI Avant announces statewide top producers and national recognition for 2016
April 11, 2017
NAI Avant recently held its 2016 Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of its top brokerage producers in the Columbia and Charleston markets. Ben Kelly, CCIM was awarded Top…
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Organ to thunder in majestic finale
April 10, 2017As pointed out – correctly – by many, the Koger Center for the Arts does not have an organ. But it will Saturday, April 22, 2017 for Certified Organic, the…
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Ground Breaking Ceremony for Newborn Wellness Center
April 10, 2017
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) and Mashburn Construction are holding a ground breaking ceremony at the future home of the South Carolina Lactation and Newborn Wellness Center on April…
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Miller Valentine breaks ground on first speculative industrial building in the Midlands in nearly a decade
April 10, 2017
The 200,000-square-foot Midway Logistics II industrial building is located in Lexington County Industrial Park Miller-Valentine Group has announced the construction of Midway Logistics II, the first speculative class A, tilt…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage
April 10, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) took Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline April 8 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows an 18-month…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage
April 10, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) took Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline April 8 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows an 18-month…
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2017 Whitton Speaker Series to highlight importance of digital data
April 10, 2017
In today’s digitized world, the measurement of digital data has become a crucial way for entrepreneurs to learn more about their businesses and translate that knowledge into action. As part…
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Community Development to host Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
April 10, 2017
The Community Development (CD) Department is committed to making the City of Columbia and its neighborhoods a better place to live, work and play. It administers federal, state and local…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital to sponsor Girlology and Guyology
April 10, 2017
Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital is sponsoring Girlology, “Something New About You,” for fourth and fifth grade girls from 1-3 p.m. and “Reproduction,” for fifth and sixth grade girls from 3:30-5:30…
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LHWH advertising wins international award for outstanding website
April 10, 2017
Lesnik Himmelsbach Wilson Hearl Advertising & Public Relations (LHWH) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received an award for Outstanding Website from the prestigious Web Marketing Association (WMA) for LHWH’S design and development…
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