Highway construction training program offered in five SC counties
March 20, 2017
Thirty residents of five (5) South Carolina Counties may be eligible to receive pre-employment training, heavy equipment operator training and commercial drivers’ license training in the field of highway construction.…
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Youth Leadership Academy wins regional Can Do Good competition, honors Townville Elementary victim Jacob Hall with design
March 20, 2017
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC), recognized Youth Leadership Academy in Pickens, S.C., as the winner of the 2016-17 Can Do Good Competition for the sixth through 12th grade division…
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First Reliance Bank announces new Board Chair
March 20, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank has announced the appointment of J. Munford Scott, Jr. as Chairman of the Board. Scott has served as a Director of First Reliance Bank…
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Columbia Heart introduces Micra; a miniaturized, wireless, and leadless pacing system
March 17, 2017
Columbia Heart Clinic introduced Micra, a miniaturized, wireless pacing system poised to revolutionize the field of cardiology. Dr. Robert Mazzei recently completed one of the first Micra implementations in South Carolina on…
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Scholarly journal features LMES teacher
March 17, 2017A Lake Murray Elementary teacher’s passion for all things literacy earned her a spot in the latest edition of a statewide scholarly journal. As part of her master’s program at…
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Palmetto Place Celebrates 40 Years at ‘Sweet & Savory’
March 17, 2017
Annual Chef’s Competition Benefiting Children’s Home Takes Place April 27 Help Palmetto Place celebrate 40 years of serving more than 7,000 children and teens who have called this house a…
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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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Cohn Construction services will receive commendation of excellence award for safety practices
March 17, 2017
The South Carolina State Chamber Recognizes Cohn Construction for their commitment to workplace safety. Cohn Construction receives commendation of excellence award by the South Carolina State Chamber for their excellence…
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Scholarly journal features LMES teacher
March 17, 2017A Lake Murray Elementary teacher’s passion for all things literacy earned her a spot in the latest edition of a statewide scholarly journal. As part of her master’s program at…
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Cohn Construction services will receive commendation of excellence award for safety practices
March 16, 2017The South Carolina State Chamber Recognizes Cohn Construction for their commitment to workplace safety. Cohn Construction receives commendation of excellence award by the South Carolina State Chamber for their excellence…
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DX Marketing a finalist in 2017 Oracle Markie Awards
March 16, 2017
Award-winning targeted marketing firm DX Marketing, which has an office in Greenville’s ONE Building, has been named a finalist in the 2017 Oracle Markie Awards. Established in 2006, the Markie…
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Improvements planned for Clemson Road at North Springs Road/Rhame Road intersection
March 16, 2017
The Richland County Transportation Penny Program, which is funded by the one-cent sales tax referendum passed by the voters of Richland County in November of 2012, is pleased to announce…
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16th Annual Special Needs Ski Event to be held Friday, June 23, 2017
March 16, 2017Special needs participants from all over the Midlands, and their families, will spend a day at Lake Murray enjoying waterskiing on an adaptable ski, tubing, and kayaking. The event will…
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Wyche names Wade S. Kolb III shareholder
March 16, 2017
Wyche announced that Wade S. Kolb III has been named a shareholder of the firm. Kolb focuses his practice at Wyche on litigation, with experience in high-stakes commercial litigation, representing…
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District Five Office of Finance & Operations awarded GFOA Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
March 16, 2017Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Office of Finance and Operations has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the…
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Spring Valley High School (Discovery and Explorations) named National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America
March 16, 2017
Spring Valley High School has been named a National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Spring Valley High School’s…
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RBC Heritage announces five more commitments to the 49th annual event
March 16, 2017
Wesley Bryan, KJ Choi, Chris Kirk, Marc Leishman and Ian Poulter are the latest professionals to commit to the 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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RBC Heritage announces five more commitments to the 49th annual event
March 16, 2017
Wesley Bryan, KJ Choi, Chris Kirk, Marc Leishman and Ian Poulter are the latest professionals to commit to the 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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16th Annual Special Needs Ski Event to be held Friday, June 23, 2017
March 16, 2017
Special needs participants from all over the Midlands, and their families, will spend a day at Lake Murray enjoying waterskiing on an adaptable ski, tubing, and kayaking. The event will…
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The CMA Shop launches online store
March 15, 2017
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the launch of the CMA Shop Online Store. Savvy shoppers can now browse a selection of items including toys, catalogs, art objects, books, and…
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Habitat honors donors and volunteers who went above and beyond in 2016
March 15, 2017
In 2016, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County built ten homes, repaired and weatherized 13 additional homes, and operated three ReStores, all with the support of donors and volunteers to…
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Thomas Creek Brewery to roll out Gallabrae Scottish Ale for 2017
March 15, 2017
Thomas Creek will hold its brewery release of Gallabrae Scottish Ale Friday, March 24, 2017 starting at 4 p.m. The evening includes the 2017 tapping of Gallabrae, music by Greenville…
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Shine the Light to offer valuable leadership experiences for nonprofit professionals and board members
March 15, 2017
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch of its 2017 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums…
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Award-winning journalist Meaghan Norman joins NP Strategy; Communications firm expands client services
March 15, 2017
After 10 years in the television broadcast industry, award-winning journalist and TV news anchor, Meaghan Norman joins NP Strategy to manage media relations for the strategic communications firm. “We are…
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SCDOT Chairman speaks on the condition of SC roads
March 15, 2017
Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), Woodrow “Woody” Willard, spoke today at Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler’s offices in Columbia on the condition of South Carolina’s roads and…
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Palmetto Health Richland is the first hospital in South Carolina to implement new infant footprint system
March 15, 2017
Palmetto Health Richland is the first hospital in South Carolina to implement new infant footprint scan and photograph system. The Infant Safety System, developed by CertaScan Technologies, allows the hospital…
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New websites to help South Carolinians search for jobs
March 15, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has enhanced its powerful online job-matching website SCWorks.org with the comprehensive search engine SCWorks.jobs. SCWorks.jobs allows job seekers to look for work…
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New websites to help South Carolinians search for jobs
March 15, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has enhanced its powerful online job-matching website SCWorks.org with the comprehensive search engine SCWorks.jobs. SCWorks.jobs allows job seekers to look for work…
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Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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S.C. Phil’s Tasting Notes continues growth at 5
March 15, 2017Nineteen restaurants and 50 upscale wines will raise funds for the South Carolina Philharmonic during Tasting Notes 2017 on Monday, March 27 at the S.C. State Museum, 6:30 to 9:30…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Matt Smith to Regional Vice President of Operations
March 15, 2017
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Matt Smith has been promoted to regional vice president of operations for Region III, covering 18…
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CSE expands coastal expertise – announces new staff
March 15, 2017Coastal Science and Engineering (CSE) announces the addition of Patrick Barrineau as Project Manager and Ruben Visser, Graduate Engineering Intern, to its professional staff. CSE is a specialty consulting engineering…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina 2017 Wish Ball raises $250,000 for local kids
March 15, 2017Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record $250,000 to grant the wishes of local children. Held at…
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Ophthalmologists say 90 percent of work-related eye injuries can be avoided by wearing eye protection
March 15, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge making eye health part of a daily work wellness routine On-the-job safety goes well beyond avoiding slips,…
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MP Husky expanding its Greenville County manufacturing operations
March 15, 2017MP Husky, one of the leading manufacturers of Cable Tray and Cable Bus systems in the United States and Canada, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Greenville County. To…
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MP Husky expanding its Greenville County manufacturing operations
March 15, 2017MP Husky, one of the leading manufacturers of Cable Tray and Cable Bus systems in the United States and Canada, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Greenville County. To…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch client companies
March 15, 2017Coastal, Midlands and Upstate Companies Accepted into the SC Launch Program SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its SC Launch Program. Client Companies are accepted into…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch client companies
March 15, 2017
Coastal, Midlands and Upstate Companies Accepted into the SC Launch Program SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its SC Launch Program. Client Companies are accepted into…
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United Community Bank welcomes Commercial Relationship Manager
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Greenville team, Commercial Relationship Manager, Laura Hodge. Hodge brings more than 15 years of experience in…
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Colliers International adds 1090 Joey Zorn Boulevard to its property management portfolio
March 15, 2017
Addition bring firm’s total square footage of managed industrial properties to over 7.6 million Colliers International has been awarded the property management assignment for 1090 Joey Zorn Boulevard, an approximately…
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House passes FY2017-2018 budget
March 15, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the SC House passed its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. “Early this morning, the South Carolina House of…
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House passes FY2017-2018 budget
March 15, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the SC House passed its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. “Early this morning, the South Carolina House of…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina 2017 Wish Ball raises $250,000 for local kids
March 15, 2017
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record $250,000 to grant the wishes of local children. Held at…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Ophthalmologists say 90 percent of work-related eye injuries can be avoided by wearing eye protection
March 15, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge making eye health part of a daily work wellness routine On-the-job safety goes well beyond avoiding slips,…
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Sneak peak inside Electric Guard Dog headquarters at new Innovation Center
March 15, 2017
Electric Guard Dog moves into entire floor of new Innovation Center Electric Guard Dog, the nation’s largest security fence company, has moved into ±20,500 square feet (SF) of space at the new Innovation Center at…
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EDTS named among top managed I.T. service providers in North America
March 15, 2017
EDTS, LLC has been named for the fifth straight year to The Channel Company’s 2017 CRN® Elite 150 of the 500 Top Managed I.T. Service Providers in North America. This…
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Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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Sneak peak inside Electric Guard Dog headquarters at new Innovation Center
March 14, 2017Electric Guard Dog moves into entire floor of new Innovation Center Electric Guard Dog, the nation’s largest security fence company, has moved into ±20,500 square feet (SF) of space at the new Innovation Center at…
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