Help students in action across South Carolina win $25,000 and vote now
October 31, 2016
Communities across the United States answered the call from State Farm® to submit causes that would make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. Now Students In Action, a high school…
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Flourish’s work honored with six MarCom Awards
October 31, 2016
In its second year of participation, Flourish earned six MarCom Awards for six pieces of work the firm entered in the 2016 international competition: two Platinum Awards, one Gold Award,…
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Three additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 31, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Berkeley, Charleston, and Chesterfield counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be made…
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Three additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 31, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Berkeley, Charleston, and Chesterfield counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be made…
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Financial assistance increases as health insurance premiums increase
October 31, 2016
South Carolinians will be relieved to know that the Affordable Care Act protects consumers as it was designed to do with financial assistance increasing along with premiums. 8 out of…
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Financial assistance increases as health insurance premiums increase
October 31, 2016
South Carolinians will be relieved to know that the Affordable Care Act protects consumers as it was designed to do with financial assistance increasing along with premiums. 8 out of…
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Matt Orville joins Nelson Mullins’ Litigation Group in Charleston
October 31, 2016
Matthew W. Orville has joined the Charleston office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate where he focuses his practice primarily on complex commercial litigation. Mr. Orville…
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Matt Orville joins Nelson Mullins’ Litigation Group in Charleston
October 31, 2016
Matthew W. Orville has joined the Charleston office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate where he focuses his practice primarily on complex commercial litigation. Mr. Orville…
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Irmo Middle School Band Director named MusicEd Idol
October 31, 2016
Irmo Middle School band director Lorrie Turner has been named a “MusicEd Idol.” Turner was selected as one of twenty awardees nationwide and as part of the honor, she will…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces Deputy Director of Workforce Development
October 31, 2016
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Elisabeth M. Kovacs has been promoted to Deputy Director of Workforce Development. Kovacs will be responsible for day-to-day activities regarding the state’s new Coordinating…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces Deputy Director of Workforce Development
October 31, 2016The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Elisabeth M. Kovacs has been promoted to Deputy Director of Workforce Development. Kovacs will be responsible for day-to-day activities regarding the state’s new Coordinating…
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City of Columbia to present $135,000 check to Senior Resources
October 31, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of City Council will present a $135,000 check to Senior Resources at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Denny Terrace Community Center. “On…
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PurePower Technologies® expands turbocharger product line
October 31, 2016
PurePower Technologies® (PPT), a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of new and remanufactured fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, today announced it has expanded production of…
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Alumna establishes funds to support future educators, Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
October 31, 2016
A strong desire to teach led Maggie Elrod ’78 to Winthrop, where the first-generation college student formed life-changing relationships and became involved with the university’s Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society…
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First Reliance reports record 3Q16 pre-tax income of $1.6 million
October 31, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported third quarter 2016 pre-tax profits of $1,592,616. This is…
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First Reliance reports record 3Q16 pre-tax income of $1.6 million
October 31, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported third quarter 2016 pre-tax profits of $1,592,616. This is…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Virtuoso violinist joins USC Symphony Orchestra Nov. 15
October 31, 2016Sandy Cameron declared “brilliant” by the Washington Post Maestro Donald Portnoy and the USC Symphony Orchestra present a concert of Hanson and Shostakovich on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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Sixty percent of Americans with diabetes skip annual sight-saving exams
October 31, 2016The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reiterate the importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss People with diabetes are at increased risk…
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Recruiting Solutions hires Sheri Dickert as Recruiting Manager
October 31, 2016Recruiting Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Sheri Dickert as Recruiting Manager for the company’s Virtual BOA location. In her new role, she will manage recruitment for the…
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Longstanding local advisor looks to build his practice on relationships
October 31, 2016Fred Quattlebaum has affiliated with Good Life Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Pennsylvania and is branding his firm as Modern Family Asset Management here in South…
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Reedy Reels Film Festival scheduled for this weekend
October 31, 2016
The Reedy Reels Film Festival will host its second annual event this weekend in Downtown Greenville. The festival will be held Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at the…
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Significant progress made in SC Behavioral Health Services and Supports
October 31, 2016The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) released the first annual Progress Report presenting a status update on each recommendation from May 2015’s Behavioral Health Taskforce report,…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline raises $15,000 for South Carolina Military Family Care Association
October 31, 2016The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that it raised $15,000 for the South Carolina Military Family Care Association (SCMFCA) at the firm’s recent charity event. The annual…
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Longstanding local advisor looks to build his practice on relationships
October 31, 2016
Fred Quattlebaum has affiliated with Good Life Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Pennsylvania and is branding his firm as Modern Family Asset Management here in South…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline raises $15,000 for South Carolina Military Family Care Association
October 31, 2016
The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that it raised $15,000 for the South Carolina Military Family Care Association (SCMFCA) at the firm’s recent charity event. The annual…
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Recruiting Solutions hires Sheri Dickert as Recruiting Manager
October 31, 2016
Recruiting Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Sheri Dickert as Recruiting Manager for the company’s Virtual BOA location. In her new role, she will manage recruitment for the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: employment, employment-agencies, on-the-move
Sixty percent of Americans with diabetes skip annual sight-saving exams
October 31, 2016The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reiterate the importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss People with diabetes are at increased risk…
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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island hires former U.S. Marine for member services
October 30, 2016
The Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) has hired Lance Sutton as its Member Services Associate. Sutton is responsible for providing support on all HHIMLS technology-based products, maintaining…
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Second annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Beach Walk set for November 5
October 30, 2016
Vacation Myrtle Beach resort group teams with American Cancer Society for the event The Vacation Myrtle Beach resort group is in its second year in a partnership with the American…
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Blackbaud to announce unprecedented number of innovations at annual conference for social good community
October 30, 2016
Software leader kicks off bbcon 2016 with launch of Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, welcomed thousands of change-makers for its…
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States provide taxpayer relief in response to natural disasters
October 30, 2016Nature has wreaked havoc on several states recently. In response, these states have taken steps to provide relief to taxpayers. Here is just some of the activity we’ve seen: South…
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Bluff Road widening, area sidewalks get green light for construction
October 30, 2016
The first phase of a project to widen Bluff Road in Richland County is set to begin this winter. Richland County Council recently awarded a $5,515,719 contract to Cherokee Inc.…
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Richland Library offers free consultations on health care coverage
October 30, 2016
Richland County is the second largest uninsured county in South Carolina at 12%, according to data from Enroll America. As Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) nears, Richland…
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Talatha Baptist Church completes Master Plan
October 30, 2016
Good City Architects envisions expanded settings for fellowship and worship Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., has completed a master planning exercise called…
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Talatha Baptist Church completes Master Plan
October 30, 2016
Good City Architects envisions expanded settings for fellowship and worship Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., has completed a master planning exercise called…
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SC Works commences second phase of talent pipeline development
October 30, 2016
The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced that Maher & Maher, a talent development consulting firm from New Jersey, will manage the development and implementation of SC Works Phase…
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SC Works commences second phase of talent pipeline development
October 30, 2016
The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced that Maher & Maher, a talent development consulting firm from New Jersey, will manage the development and implementation of SC Works Phase…
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Clemson Young Alumni Council honors Lexington banker as one of ‘Roaring 10’
October 30, 2016
The Clemson University Young Alumni Council has recognized Lexington resident Manning Crapps one of the 2016 “Roaring 10” – young alumni who have made an impact in business, leadership, community,…
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Clemson Young Alumni Council honors Lexington banker as one of ‘Roaring 10’
October 30, 2016
The Clemson University Young Alumni Council has recognized Lexington resident Manning Crapps one of the 2016 “Roaring 10” – young alumni who have made an impact in business, leadership, community,…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2016 events
October 29, 2016
November is full of exciting events at Historic Columbia – from a military-themed Remembering Columbia Series, to a Second Sunday Roll of Columbia’s Civil War sites, to the official kick-off…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announces top producers in brokerage for Q3 2016
October 29, 2016
Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, has announced its top producers in brokerage for the third quarter of 2016. They are, in order: Wayne Smith Mike…
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Bluff Road widening, area sidewalks get green light for construction
October 29, 2016
County Council approves projects as part of Penny Tax transportation program The first phase of a project to widen Bluff Road in Richland County is set to begin this winter.…
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Significant progress made in SC Behavioral Health Services and Supports
October 29, 2016The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) released the first annual Progress Report presenting a status update on each recommendation from May 2015’s Behavioral Health Taskforce report,…
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Significant progress made in SC Behavioral Health Services and Supports
October 29, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) released the first annual Progress Report presenting a status update on each recommendation from May 2015’s Behavioral Health Taskforce report,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
Caldwell Commercial employee passes state and national SC Real Estate Exam
October 28, 2016Caldwell Commercial announced that their tenant services coordinator, Katie Chinlund passed the SC Real Estate Salesperson State and National Exams. Congratulations Katie! Caldwell Commercial offers real estate services for the…
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Fisher Phillips welcomes new attorney to Columbia office
October 28, 2016Fisher Phillips announced the addition of attorney Liane Dublinski to the Columbia office. She joined the firm on September 6. Dublinski practices management-side labor and employment law. She graduated magna…
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