Intertek-PSI hires Richard Walker
October 23, 2016
PSI, now part of Intertek, is pleased to announce the hire of Richard Walker of Project Specialist for the Santee Cooper Cross Generating Station Compliance Special Project based out of…
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Foster children to get “Journey Bags”
October 23, 2016Some children in foster care will get some needed items thanks to a donation. The Forgotten Initiative – part of Lifesong for Orphan, delivered “Journey Bags” to SAFY (Specialized Alternatives…
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Five Points to host final Five After Five concert of 18th season
October 23, 2016
The Five Points Association welcomes the community to the final concert of this season’s Five After Five – a free and family friendly outdoor concert series in the heart of…
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Road to recovery annual report
October 23, 2016
By Temple Ligon Last Tuesday, October 18, city council heard its first annual report in the recovery from the October 4, 2015 flood. According to Mayor Benjamin, nearly 12…
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City of Cayce hosting Blood Cancer Benefit for Cayce Fire Marshal’s wife
October 23, 2016The City of Cayce’s Department of Public Safety and Mr. Randy Tuten from the City of Cayce are hosting a Blood Cancer Benefit for Nancy-Lynn Mueller, the wife of Cayce…
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Nelson Mullins receives 2016 Advancement in Animal Law Pro Bono Achievement Award
October 23, 2016The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) has awarded Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP a 2016 Advancement in Animal Law Pro Bono Achievement Award. The award recognizes the Firm’s dedication…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Orangeburg County to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 23, 2016
Two disaster recovery centers are open in Orangeburg and Holly Hill to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Orangeburg county centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Orangeburg County to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 23, 2016
Two disaster recovery centers are open in Orangeburg and Holly Hill to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Orangeburg county centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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BAYADA Pediatrics to celebrate grand opening
October 23, 2016
New office to bring high-tech pediatric home care services and jobs to Columbia BAYADA Pediatrics, a BAYADA Home Care specialty practice, will host an open house to celebrate the grand…
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Student athlete receives offer from Tulane
October 23, 2016Palmetto Prep Student-Athlete Earns College Eligibility Palmetto Prep offers athletes a second chance at a college education by helping them become NCAA qualified. Wes Dorton, head coach and athletic director…
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Student athlete receives offer from Tulane
October 23, 2016
Palmetto Prep Student-Athlete Earns College Eligibility Palmetto Prep offers athletes a second chance at a college education by helping them become NCAA qualified. Wes Dorton, head coach and athletic director…
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Vulcan Materials Company supports GSSM’s STEM programs and camps
October 21, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently received a $10,000 investment from Vulcan Materials Company in support of GSSM’s Business Leadership Network (BLN); its GoSciTech residential…
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Vulcan Materials Company supports GSSM’s STEM programs and camps
October 21, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently received a $10,000 investment from Vulcan Materials Company in support of GSSM’s Business Leadership Network (BLN); its GoSciTech residential…
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Ameris Bank supports Columbia City Ballet as ticket sponsor of 2016-2017 season
October 21, 2016Ameris Bank announced its ticket sponsorship of the 2016 – 2017 Columbia City Ballet season. Since its founding in 1961, the Columbia City Ballet has integrated the world of dance…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016
Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016
Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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Wyche central to bringing world-class hotel to the heart of Greenville
October 21, 2016
Wyche, P.A. has agreed to sell its current location to The Kessler Collection in a deal that the law firm believes will add to its legacy of positively transforming the…
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Boyanoski to do book signing at Mast General Store
October 21, 2016
Author and Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski will be signing several books Halloween in Greenville. Boyanoski will be at Mast General Store, 111 N Main St. Greenville, on October…
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Monument Capital Management acquires two multifamily properties in South Carolina
October 20, 2016
Monument Capital Management, one of the country’s premier fully integrated real estate investment firms, has announced the acquisitions of Park West Apartments in Greenville, S.C. and Magnolia Townhomes in Spartanburg,…
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New contact center in Greenville County is now hiring
October 20, 2016
Morley, an award-winning customer service company, is now hiring to fill its new customer contact center in Greenville County. The new facility will create more than 270 new jobs, the…
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Pathways to Careers Expo
October 20, 2016
What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a question school age children are often asked over, and over again. Often many are still undecided in high…
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Richland Two hosts small and minority vendor showcase
October 20, 2016
Richland School District Two is seeking ways to increase the number of small and minority companies doing business with the district. In January, Richland Two will host its first vendor…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters prepares for annual symposium
October 20, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters will host its 2017 Annual Symposium at the DoubleTree Hotel in Columbia, SC on Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th. The meeting is…
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Mount Franklin Foods establishing new Sumter County operations
October 20, 2016
Mount Franklin Foods, a leading North American manufacturer of high-quality candy and nut products, is launching new operations in Sumter County. The project is expected to bring $10 million in…
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Mount Franklin Foods establishing new Sumter County operations
October 20, 2016
Mount Franklin Foods, a leading North American manufacturer of high-quality candy and nut products, is launching new operations in Sumter County. The project is expected to bring $10 million in…
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Adams and Reese offers tips for business continuity and recovery in the wake of a natural disaster
October 20, 2016
In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, there remains devastation throughout the states along the southeastern U.S. coast. With 16 offices in the southern United States (including offices in Jacksonville, Florida…
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Bank of America marks flood anniversary with ongoing flood donations during “Rebuild Blitz” volunteer event
October 20, 2016
Today, Kim Wilkerson, President of Bank of America in Columbia and SC, announced a new round of financial support to United Way of the Midlands, Central South Carolina Habitat for…
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SCE&G observes National Energy Action Month, shares energy efficiency tips with customers
October 20, 2016
October is National Energy Action Month, and in observance, SCE&G is reminding customers of tips and programs to make their homes more energy efficient. “The national observance provides a great…
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SCE&G observes National Energy Action Month, shares energy efficiency tips with customers
October 20, 2016
October is National Energy Action Month, and in observance, SCE&G is reminding customers of tips and programs to make their homes more energy efficient. “The national observance provides a great…
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iTs|SC Executive Speaker Series presents Women in Insurance and IT
October 20, 2016iTs|SC: Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster will host the latest in their ongoing Executive Speaker Series: Women in Insurance and IT, to be held Wednesday, October 26th at Columbia…
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Philanthropist returns to Greenville to explore collaboration with nonprofit leaders at Shine the Light
October 20, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the fourth and final part of its…
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Holroyd establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
October 20, 2016
Company Investing $12.5 Million In Upstate Facility Holroyd Precision Components (Holroyd), a sub-contract manufacturing division of Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Limited, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations – Holroyd…
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Holroyd establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
October 20, 2016
Company Investing $12.5 Million In Upstate Facility Holroyd Precision Components (Holroyd), a sub-contract manufacturing division of Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Limited, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations – Holroyd…
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Chapin proclaims October 23 – 29 as Environmental Systems Operator Week
October 20, 2016The Chapin Town Council passed a resolution at its Tuesday council meeting to proclaim October 23 – 29, 2016, as Environmental Systems Operator Week. In Chapin, the Chapin Utilities Department’s…
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A3 Communications named fourth fastest-growing large company in South Carolina
October 20, 2016A3 Communications, Inc., America’s second fastest growing systems integrator, recently announced its recognition as one of SC Biz News’ Roaring Twenties 40 Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina for the…
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Count Dracula Invites You to Gala With a Bite
October 20, 2016Join Count Dracula for Columbia City Ballet’s first annual Gala With a Bite . This Halloween soiree will be held on Friday, October 28 at 9:00 p.m. The Darla Moore School of…
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Count Dracula and the Undead Invite You to Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
October 20, 2016A year has passed since Count Dracula last sauntered onto the stage of Koger Center. This spine-chilling performance is back for our 21st annual performance, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite, running from…
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NAI Avant brokers ±43,200 square foot investment sale
October 20, 2016NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker, and broker Peyton Bryant, recently facilitated the investment sale transaction at 1210 Atlas Road in Columbia. The ±43,200 square foot self-storage property will…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions and transfers
October 20, 2016Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted six deputies, two civilian employees and transferred two deputies and two correctional officers. Tammy Chandler, Steve Collins, Joel Cooper, Bill Finch, Gerald Gerity Tammy Chandler,…
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Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council
October 20, 2016The Columbia Empowerment Zone Inc. of Columbia, SC received a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2016 project in the category of Economic Development Week from the International…
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SCAHU provides agent website for open enrollment assistance
October 20, 2016
With the open enrollment season approaching, the South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) has provided the public with a way to search health insurance agents in South Carolina online…
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SCAHU provides agent website for open enrollment assistance
October 20, 2016
With the open enrollment season approaching, the South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) has provided the public with a way to search health insurance agents in South Carolina online…
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iTs|SC Executive Speaker Series presents Women in Insurance and IT
October 20, 2016
iTs|SC: Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster will host the latest in their ongoing Executive Speaker Series: Women in Insurance and IT, to be held Wednesday, October 26th at Columbia…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: insurance, on-the-move
Chapin proclaims October 23 – 29 as Environmental Systems Operator Week
October 20, 2016
The Chapin Town Council passed a resolution at its Tuesday council meeting to proclaim October 23 – 29, 2016, as Environmental Systems Operator Week. In Chapin, the Chapin Utilities Department’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: environmental, on-the-move
A3 Communications named fourth fastest-growing large company in South Carolina
October 20, 2016
A3 Communications, Inc., America’s second fastest growing systems integrator, recently announced its recognition as one of SC Biz News’ Roaring Twenties 40 Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina for the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, telecommunications
NAI Avant brokers ±43,200 square foot investment sale
October 20, 2016
NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker, and broker Peyton Bryant, recently facilitated the investment sale transaction at 1210 Atlas Road in Columbia. The ±43,200 square foot self-storage property will…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Count Dracula and the Undead Invite You to Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
October 20, 2016
A year has passed since Count Dracula last sauntered onto the stage of Koger Center. This spine-chilling performance is back for our 21st annual performance, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite, running from…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Count Dracula Invites You to Gala With a Bite
October 20, 2016
Join Count Dracula for Columbia City Ballet’s first annual Gala With a Bite . This Halloween soiree will be held on Friday, October 28 at 9:00 p.m. The Darla Moore School of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Nelson Mullins honors Ambassador David Wilkins
October 19, 2016US Senator Lindsey Graham Helps Former Longtime State Speaker of the House and Greenville Representative Mark Milestone Birthday The Greenville office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP honored its…
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Two Greenville County residents earn rare Wright Brothers’ Master Pilot Award
October 19, 2016
Daniel (Dan) Lorain Allen, Jr. is the first person living in Greer; and Gerald (Gere) Earl Gaige is the first person living in the Cliffs at Glassy to have ever…
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