Gov. McMaster asks president for $5.18 billion for SC infrastructure needs
February 6, 2017
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Henry McMaster requested that the president include two South Carolina projects in his national infrastructure plan. A copy of the letter can…
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County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in February 2017
February 6, 2017In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…
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Andrew Rabuck promoted to Senior Vice President of Woodforest National Bank
February 6, 2017
THE WOODLANDS,TX – Woodforest National Bank recently announced the promotion of Andrew Rabuck, to Senior Vice President of their South Carolina division comprised of 32 branches and 185 employees. With…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for fourth quarter 2016, Columbia, SC
February 6, 2017NAI Avant announced the top producers for the fourth quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The fourth quarter’s top producer is senior broker Benjamin Kelly, CCIM. “We are proud…
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Cason Development Group announces Cottontown redevelopment
February 6, 2017Cason Development Group is underway on the redevelopment of 2238 Sumter St. in the historic Cottontown Neighborhood for tenants Indah Coffee Co. and Circa Barber Shop. Cason also has acquired…
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Cason Development Group announces Cottontown redevelopment
February 6, 2017
Cason Development Group is underway on the redevelopment of 2238 Sumter St. in the historic Cottontown Neighborhood for tenants Indah Coffee Co. and Circa Barber Shop. Cason also has acquired…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in February 2017
February 6, 2017In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for fourth quarter 2016, Columbia, SC
February 6, 2017
NAI Avant announced the top producers for the fourth quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The fourth quarter’s top producer is senior broker Benjamin Kelly, CCIM. “We are proud…
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Financial Times ranks Moore School No. 1 in international experience
February 5, 2017
The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina offers the best international course experience for MBA students in the world, according to the Financial Times 2017…
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South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms teacher firing was unlawful; Court says personnel file did not contain substantial evidence
February 5, 2017
The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court’s reversal of a School Board’s decision to terminate a high school social studies teacher. The February 1st ruling came…
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Edward G. McDonnell, CEO of McDonnell and Associates, PA, selected as honoree for 2017 South Carolina Leadership in Law Awards
February 5, 2017
Edward G. McDonnell, CEO and founder of McDonnell and Associates, PA., has been announced in the 2017 class of honorees for the ninth annual South Carolina Leadership in Law awards,…
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Habitat and OOBE dedicate “Next Generation Home” in honor of Deshaun Watson
February 4, 2017
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, and build partner OOBE, dedicated their first home of 2017, a home for the Watley family. This is OOBE’s first build with…
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Neal Prince Studio featured in Structure + Design
February 4, 2017
Neal Prince Studio, the award-winning custom home design studio of LS3P, is honored to be recognized as one of fifty American architects nationwide featured in the newly published book “Structure…
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South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms teacher firing was unlawful; Court says personnel file did not contain substantial evidence
February 4, 2017The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court’s reversal of a School Board’s decision to terminate a high school social studies teacher. The February 1st ruling came…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Edward G. McDonnell, CEO of McDonnell and Associates, PA, selected as honoree for 2017 South Carolina Leadership in Law Awards
February 4, 2017Edward G. McDonnell, CEO and founder of McDonnell and Associates, PA., has been announced in the 2017 class of honorees for the ninth annual South Carolina Leadership in Law awards,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms teacher firing was unlawful; Court says personnel file did not contain substantial evidence
February 3, 2017The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court’s reversal of a School Board’s decision to terminate a high school social studies teacher. The February 1st ruling came…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Spirax Sarco launches the EP500 electropneumatic valve positioner
February 3, 2017Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the EP500, the world’s first ergonomically designed electropneumatic valve positioner. This positioner offers outstanding…
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Construction Job Shadowing
February 3, 2017Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and Building Industries Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) place 21 students from Midlands area high schools in Construction Industry Job Shadow Day February 9,…
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“Love Letters” with Joy & Tony Scully scheduled for February 14 at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 3, 2017Just in time for your Valentine’s Day planning, the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is delighted to announce the return of a popular benefit performance of A.R. Gurney’s…
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A Conversation with Judy Carmichael
February 3, 2017
By Alan Cooper Judy Carmichael will playing at the Harbision Theater, Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 pm. You can purchase tickets here. Nicknamed “Stride” by the great Count Basie, GRAMMY-nominated…
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Litigator Court Walsh joins Nelson Mullins in Columbia
February 3, 2017
Courtney E. Walsh has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in the Columbia office as an associate where he will focus on litigating complex business and commercial matters, including…
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Cohn Construction welcomes new Senior Project Manager
February 3, 2017Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Spence Little, who will join the team as a Senior Project Manager. Within this role, Spence will oversee the project management of…
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Cohn Construction welcomes new Marketing Associate
February 3, 2017Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Maryann Haynes Tripp, who will join the team as a Marketing Associate. Within this role, Maryann will be working to grow and…
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Construction Job Shadowing
February 3, 2017
Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and Building Industries Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) place 21 students from Midlands area high schools in Construction Industry Job Shadow Day February 9,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, education, on-the-move
Cohn Construction welcomes new Marketing Associate
February 3, 2017
Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Maryann Haynes Tripp, who will join the team as a Marketing Associate. Within this role, Maryann will be working to grow and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Cohn Construction welcomes new Senior Project Manager
February 3, 2017
Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Spence Little, who will join the team as a Senior Project Manager. Within this role, Spence will oversee the project management of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Debbie Varner, President of Recruiting Solutions, to speak at 26th Annual Executive Forum Conference
February 3, 2017
Recruiting Solutions has announced that Debbie Varner, President, will be a featured speaker at the 2017 Executive Forum North America: Dare to Lead, taking place this February. Hosted by Staffing…
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NAI Avant procures entire floor tenant at University of South Carolina Innovation Center
February 3, 2017
NAI Avant is pleased to announce the addition of Electric Guard Dog to the Innovation Center, located in the Innovation research district in Downtown Columbia at 550 Assembly Street. Represented…
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Tom Mullikin announces run for U.S. Congress
February 3, 2017
Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr. Last night before hundreds of gathered family, friends, and supporters at the historic Robert Mills Courthouse in Camden; Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin announced…
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South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms teacher firing was unlawful; Court says personnel file did not contain substantial evidence
February 3, 2017
The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court’s reversal of a School Board’s decision to terminate a high school social studies teacher. The February 1st ruling came…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
“Love Letters” with Joy & Tony Scully scheduled for February 14 at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 3, 2017
Just in time for your Valentine’s Day planning, the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is delighted to announce the return of a popular benefit performance of A.R. Gurney’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Spirax Sarco launches the EP500 electropneumatic valve positioner
February 3, 2017
Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the EP500, the world’s first ergonomically designed electropneumatic valve positioner. This positioner offers outstanding…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Debbie Varner, President of Recruiting Solutions, to speak at 26th Annual Executive Forum Conference
February 2, 2017Recruiting Solutions has announced that Debbie Varner, President, will be a featured speaker at the 2017 Executive Forum North America: Dare to Lead, taking place this February. Hosted by Staffing…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
NAI Avant procures entire floor tenant at University of South Carolina Innovation Center
February 2, 2017NAI Avant is pleased to announce the addition of Electric Guard Dog to the Innovation Center, located in the Innovation research district in Downtown Columbia at 550 Assembly Street. Represented…
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Tom Mullikin announces run for U.S. Congress
February 2, 2017Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr. Last night before hundreds of gathered family, friends, and supporters at the historic Robert Mills Courthouse in Camden; Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin announced…
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Green Cloud Technologies acquires cloud services provider Cirrity
February 2, 2017
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a 100% channel only, Cisco-Powered cloud provider, has closed on the acquisition of Atlanta-based Cirrity, a channel-only cloud solutions provider. Debt and equity financing was provided…
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Corley Plumbing Air Electric welcomes two new employees
February 2, 2017
Corley Plumbing Air Electric who is well known for its family oriented working environment has recently hired two new employees for their HVAC division, Tyler Peay and Robert Suarez. Both…
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New president named at Columbia International University
February 2, 2017
An experienced and respected Christian higher education administrator has been named the seventh president of Columbia International University following a vote by the CIU Board of Trustees on Feb. 2…
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Workforce Pathways Scholarship funding available for short-term job training in high demand career fields
February 2, 2017
Greenville Technical College’s division of Economic Development and Corporate Training (EDCT) is offering a limited-time scholarship for eligible individuals seeking short-term job training for high-demand employment areas. The Workforce Pathways…
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Applications Available for the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off
February 2, 2017
Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 24-25, at the State Farmers…
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Sports Council and Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission welcome US Quidditch back to Columbia
February 2, 2017
Get ready for round two! Quidditch teams and fans will be back in Columbia for the 2017 South Regional Championship at the Palmetto Health Fields at Saluda Shoals Park February…
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Palmetto Health offers several options for patients who are sick or injured and need same-day care
February 2, 2017
Palmetto Health now has a fast, more convenient way to get treatment for non-emergency needs when your doctor is not readily available. Patients can now use their smart phone, tablet…
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NAI Avant brokers ±31,697 square foot investment sale at Park Central
February 2, 2017
NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently facilitated the $9,800,000 investment sale of the ±31,697 square foot Columbia Nephrology medical office building located at 121 Park Central Drive in…
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Work begins on historic Ensor Building renovation in BullStreet neighborhood
February 2, 2017
Work has begun on renovations of the historic Ensor Building at BullStreet, located between Spirit Communications Park and the First Base Building in the 181-acre BullStreet neighborhood in downtown Columbia,…
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NAI Avant closes O’Reilly Auto Parts investment sale
February 2, 2017
NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Tuma Enterprises, LLC in the sale of an O’Reilly Auto Parts at 4266 Augusta Road in Lexington, SC. The ±7,225 SF…
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Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
February 1, 2017
Development Would Bring Approximately $85 Million Investment Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, is launching a new solar production facility in…
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Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
February 1, 2017
Development Would Bring Approximately $85 Million Investment Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, is launching a new solar production facility in…
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Dominion provides Harvest Hope with $5,000 for Mobile Pantries
February 1, 2017
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $5,000 donation from Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission to assist in providing food for Harvest Hope’s Mobile Food Pantries. The grant will help Harvest Hope…
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City Manager’s Spotlight for February 2017
February 1, 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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Ameris Bank Mortgage Services welcomes Chris McCollum as new Mortgage Banker
February 1, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Ameris Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to announce that Chris McCollum has joined the Ameris Bank team. As a Mortgage Banker, McCollum will be responsible for growing Ameris…
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