United Community Banks announces annual meeting of shareholders
March 31, 2017United Community Banks, Inc. announced that it will host its annual shareholders’ meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Ridges Resort in Young Harris, Georgia. United’s…
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United Community Banks announces annual meeting of shareholders
March 31, 2017United Community Banks, Inc. announced that it will host its annual shareholders’ meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Ridges Resort in Young Harris, Georgia. United’s…
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Volunteers needed to help mark storm drains
March 31, 2017
The City of Columbia and Richland County are seeking community volunteers to help mark storm drains in April as a part of the “My River Starts Here” campaign. Local waterways…
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RBC Heritage awards three more sponsors exemptions
March 30, 2017
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – RBC Heritage Tournament Officials have awarded sponsors exemptions to Tommy Gainey, Andrew Johnston and Sam Saunders. Earlier this year, exemptions were given to Mark Anderson, Bryson…
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RBC Heritage awards three more sponsors exemptions
March 30, 2017
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – RBC Heritage Tournament Officials have awarded sponsors exemptions to Tommy Gainey, Andrew Johnston and Sam Saunders. Earlier this year, exemptions were given to Mark Anderson, Bryson…
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Pop-up drive-in movie series selected as What’s Next Midlands project
March 30, 2017
The idea hub What’s Next Midlands (WNM) hosted a voting event at SOCO Bull Street last night to select an idea that would positively impact livability in the region. The…
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Richland County DSS 2nd Annual Job Fair Friday Morning
March 30, 2017
Who: Richland County South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) What: Job Fair with more than 50 employers, staffing firms, schools and job training. DSS Recruitment Team is also hiring…
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SC State-Midlands Tech announce new partnership to provide greater access to higher education
March 30, 2017South Carolinians who seek to advance their career opportunities through higher education now have more options thanks to a new South Carolina State University (SC State) and Midlands Technical College…
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LCK’s Wes Slice appointed to AllSouth Federal Credit Union Board of Directors
March 30, 2017
Wes Slice has recently been appointed to the AllSouth Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and will serve a 3-year term. Slice was officially elected at the Annual Meeting of…
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City of Cayce Councilwoman Tara Almond elected as President of Lexington County Municipal Association
March 30, 2017
The City of Cayce announced that District One Councilwoman Tara Almond was elected as President of the Lexington County Municipal Association (LCMA). The LCMA is made up of Mayors, council members, and…
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GSSM Foundation to host inaugural Alumni Entrepreneur Symposium
March 30, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation will host its inaugural Alumni Entrepreneur Symposium, Project Verge, April 6-8 in Hartsville. Part of the Foundation’s initiative to…
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Cohn Construction Services and The Fitts Company celebrate the completion of The Fitts Company’s new location in Calhoun County
March 30, 2017Cohn Construction Services announces the completion of The Fitts Company’s New location in Calhoun County. The new industrial building was designed as The Fitts Company’s manufacturing, warehouse and office facility.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces resignation of S.C. Department of Health And Human Services Director
March 30, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced Christian L. Soura’s resignation as Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective April 7, 2017. “Christian has been a tremendous asset…
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Regional bank executive Hammond Edwards joins Resource Financial Services
March 30, 2017Resource Financial Services, a privately owned mortgage banker headquartered in Columbia, SC, announced today that Hammond Edwards, a banking executive with more than 30 years experience, has joined their team…
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Public finance tax attorney Marc Oberdorff joins Pope Flynn
March 30, 2017
Marc Oberdorff, a public finance tax attorney with more than thirty years of experience in public finance and federal tax issues, has joined Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm…
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Public finance tax attorney Marc Oberdorff joins Pope Flynn
March 30, 2017
Marc Oberdorff, a public finance tax attorney with more than thirty years of experience in public finance and federal tax issues, has joined Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm…
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Great Southern Homes continues to lead Midlands in new home sales
March 30, 2017
In 2016, Great Southern Homes continued to lead the Midlands’ homebuilding industry (Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties) in new home closings. This past year, the privately-held company achieved 559 new…
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Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe launches Alexa app
March 30, 2017
It sounds like a great problem for a restaurant to have — daily calls asking about the gelato flavors of the day. But with up to 24 flavors and dozens of calls…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
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Darlington Raceway to sponsor Coastal Carolina baseball game on Saturday, April 8
March 30, 2017Track ‘Too Tough To Tame’ looking forward to partnership with defending NCAA College World Series Champions DARLINGTON, SC – Two of South Carolina’s premier sports traditions are partnering together for a…
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Darlington Raceway to sponsor Coastal Carolina baseball game on Saturday, April 8
March 30, 2017Track ‘Too Tough To Tame’ looking forward to partnership with defending NCAA College World Series Champions DARLINGTON, SC – Two of South Carolina’s premier sports traditions are partnering together for a…
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Regional bank executive Hammond Edwards joins Resource Financial Services
March 30, 2017
Resource Financial Services, a privately owned mortgage banker headquartered in Columbia, SC, announced today that Hammond Edwards, a banking executive with more than 30 years experience, has joined their team…
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Cohn Construction Services and The Fitts Company celebrate the completion of The Fitts Company’s new location in Calhoun County
March 30, 2017
Cohn Construction Services announces the completion of The Fitts Company’s New location in Calhoun County. The new industrial building was designed as The Fitts Company’s manufacturing, warehouse and office facility.…
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Megan Branham selected as new Director of Policy and Research for PAFCAF
March 30, 2017
Statewide association’s growing team is focused on advocacy for provider agencies caring for South Carolina’s most vulnerable citizens COLUMBIA, SC – This month, the Palmetto Association for Children and Families…
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The COMET celebrates 125 years of mobility in the Midlands
March 29, 2017
The COMET invites you to join us and our community partners on April 11, 2017 at 10am at the Transit Center to celebrate its 125th year of transit…
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Megan Branham selected as new Director of Policy and Research for PAFCAF
March 29, 2017Statewide association’s growing team is focused on advocacy for provider agencies caring for South Carolina’s most vulnerable citizens COLUMBIA, SC – This month, the Palmetto Association for Children and Families…
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Palmetto Health Tuomey is the first hospital in SC to install the Hologic Affirm Prone Biopsy System, the latest technology for breast biopsy
March 29, 2017
Palmetto Health Tuomey is the first hospital in the state to install the latest technology for breast biopsy: the Hologic Affirm Prone Biopsy System. The system allows the Tuomey Breast…
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Q+ Architects welcomes interior designer
March 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Quackenbush Architects + Planners is pleased to welcome Lydia Ureda, IIDA, NCIDQ, to the firm as interior designer. A native of Spartanburg, Ureda comes to Quackenbush after…
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Trevor Knox named as ‘20 Under 40’ honoree by The State Newspaper
March 29, 2017Trevor Knox, vice president of sales and marketing at Terminix Service, Inc. has been recognized by The State Newspaper as a ’20 Under 40’ difference maker in the South Carolina…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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Spirax Sarco gives back to help children rebuild their lives around the world
March 29, 2017Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management hosted their annual charity event at the Westin Hotel in Savannah, GA on Saturday, March 11, 2017, where…
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Oswald gifts 41 years to children
March 29, 2017A Gilbert native and community fixture, Timothy F. Oswald, principal of Gilbert Elementary School, retires June 29, 2017, after 25 years at GES, 34 with the district and 41 years…
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Free Columbia Open Studios tour this Sat. and Sun. April 1-2
March 29, 2017Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art Ticketed Preview Party on Thurs., March 30, 7-9 p.m. at 701 CCA Explore the studios of 64 local artists across the City of…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes Allyson Seitzer
March 29, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – High Spirits Hospitality has added Allyson Seitzer as its new marketing manager. With several years of experience in marketing and communications, Seitzer most recently worked as an…
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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board
March 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…
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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board
March 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…
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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant
March 29, 2017ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…
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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant
March 29, 2017ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…
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Spirax Sarco’s Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training course is coming in May to South Carolina
March 29, 2017Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces their latest training event: Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training. This five-day course will be held May 1…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
March 29, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
March 29, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…
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Bobbitt renovates gym for non-profit serving children with autism
March 29, 2017Bobbitt Design Build recently completed phase one of renovations to a 6,500-square-foot gymnasium for Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) located at 1505 Blanding Street in Columbia. AASC – a…
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NAI Avant arranges multi-story medical office building to be built
March 29, 2017NAI Avant announced South Carolina ENT, Allergy and Sleep Medicine, or SCENT, recently purchased ±1.20 acres of land within Highland Center Professional Park to develop a multi-story medical office building…
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Spirax Sarco’s Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training course is coming in May to South Carolina
March 29, 2017
Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces their latest training event: Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training. This five-day course will be held May 1…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Bobbitt renovates gym for non-profit serving children with autism
March 29, 2017
Bobbitt Design Build recently completed phase one of renovations to a 6,500-square-foot gymnasium for Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) located at 1505 Blanding Street in Columbia. AASC – a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
NAI Avant arranges multi-story medical office building to be built
March 29, 2017
NAI Avant announced South Carolina ENT, Allergy and Sleep Medicine, or SCENT, recently purchased ±1.20 acres of land within Highland Center Professional Park to develop a multi-story medical office building…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Spirax Sarco gives back to help children rebuild their lives around the world
March 29, 2017
Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management hosted their annual charity event at the Westin Hotel in Savannah, GA on Saturday, March 11, 2017, where…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Trevor Knox named as ‘20 Under 40’ honoree by The State Newspaper
March 29, 2017
Trevor Knox, vice president of sales and marketing at Terminix Service, Inc. has been recognized by The State Newspaper as a ’20 Under 40’ difference maker in the South Carolina…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
