Wild hogs a costly headache for S.C. landowners, Clemson study shows
November 21, 2016
Feral hogs are a $115 million problem for the state’s agriculture, livestock and timber industries in South Carolina, according to a Clemson University study on landowners’ perceived damages from the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Hartley Powell as Revenue Director
November 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Hartley Powell as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR). Powell, who served in South Carolina state government for…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Hartley Powell as Revenue Director
November 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Hartley Powell as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR). Powell, who served in South Carolina state government for…
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Avison Young Retail Lease | 920 Houston Northcutt Boulevard
November 21, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Stephens represented Mylkbar, LLC in the leasing of 1,150 sf retail space located at 920 Houston Northcutt Boulevard in…
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Avison Young Office Sale | 495 Jessen Lane
November 21, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom and Chris Fraser, CCIM represented Jessen Lane Holdings, LLC in the purchase of a 6,000 sf office…
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Furman University Professor Tessitore named to inaugural Jane Hipp Professorship
November 21, 2016
Furman University political science professor Aristide (Ty) Tessitore has been appointed to the newly established Jane Hipp Professorship in Western and American Political Thought at the university. The professorship was…
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$25,000 donation from the Walmart Foundation will feed 1,400 seniors in need this holiday season
November 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia officials and Walmart Foundation representatives gathered at a Senior Resources Wellness Center to announce a major initiative to provide holiday meals to more than…
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City encourages residents to recycle fried turkey used cooking oil
November 21, 2016
Deep fried turkey is a delight on Thanksgiving, but disposing the three to five gallons of leftover oil is always a challenge. City of Columbia residents can recycle used cooking…
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Holiday events announced in the City of Cayce
November 21, 2016The City of Cayce announces upcoming Holiday Events throughout the month of December for everyone to enjoy. Following is a brief overview of each Holiday Event. Thursday, December 1 6 p.m. –…
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Gov. Nikki Haley and the First Family announce 50th Annual Governor’s Carolighting
November 21, 2016
WYFF 4 Anchor Nigel Robertson Will Emcee Event Governor Nikki Haley, First Gentleman Michael Haley and the First Family will kick off the holiday season at the 50th Annual Governor’s…
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Wordless News
November 21, 2016The story here: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Thanksgiving Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday creative…
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Wordless News
November 21, 2016The story here: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Thanksgiving Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday creative…
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#ShopSmall on Small Business Saturday in Five Points
November 21, 2016
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2016 Join us for a day of shopping in the neighborhood! Merchants will be passing out #ShopSmall goodies all day and having sales and specials for our…
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Drakeford makes history as mayor-elect of Camden
November 21, 2016First African-American mayor of Camden to be sworn-in this week Alfred Mae Drakeford made history Nov. 8 when she was elected the first African-American mayor of Camden. She will again…
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Colliers International South Carolina wins two national marketing awards from Colliers USA
November 21, 2016
South Carolina’s marketing team named a finalist in four categories for marketing and research, including Best New Business Proposal, Best New Marketing Intelligence Initiative, Best Property Marketing Campaign and Marketer…
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Colliers International South Carolina wins two national marketing awards from Colliers USA
November 21, 2016
South Carolina’s marketing team named a finalist in four categories for marketing and research, including Best New Business Proposal, Best New Marketing Intelligence Initiative, Best Property Marketing Campaign and Marketer…
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King Charles Inn announces Host a Hero this holiday season
November 21, 2016King Charles Inn, a historic downtown hotel, announced a new Host a Hero contest, honoring an inspirational figure in the area. With nominations running between Nov. 21-Dec. 5 on the…
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Craig Leduc joins the commercial office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 21, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Craig Leduc has joined the company’s Commercial office as a sales associate. After receiving a degree in Marine Engineering from Maine…
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Complete PR announces new location
November 21, 2016
Complete Public Relations has moved into a new office located at 11 Toy Street in downtown. Built in 1925, the building has since been transformed into a creative workspace as…
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Ogletree Deakins earns excellence in Workplace Diversity Award from South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
November 21, 2016
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm’s Greenville office was awarded the Excellence…
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Middle school counseling programs named model programs
November 21, 2016The American School Counselor Association recognized two Lexington County School District One schools, Lexington Middle and Pelion Middle, for their strong school counseling programs by naming them Recognized ASCA Model…
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2016 Holiday Sales Show to open December 2 in Camden
November 21, 2016The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is gearing up for the 2016 Holiday Sales Show. This year, the Holiday Sales Show will take place from Friday, December 2…
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Za’s on Devine features newly renovated private dining space
November 21, 2016Seating for 75+ guests, for events and parties this holiday season Za’s on Devine – locally-owned, Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant and bar – offers companies, event planners and diners a new…
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Chapin Arbor Day celebration planned at Chapin Technology Park
November 21, 2016The Chapin Arbor Day Foundation is hosting an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, December 2 at 11:00 am at the new Chapin Technology Park, located on Brighton Boulevard. There will…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±6,700 square foot office lease in the heart of Lexington
November 21, 2016Team IA, Inc. is the new tenant in a ±6,700 square foot office building located at 212 Palmetto Park Blvd in Lexington, SC. Represented by NAI Avant senior brokers Paul…
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Hopkins Middle School, with support from EngenuitySC, will host hands-on “ForenSTEMics Night” Nov. 29, 2016
November 21, 2016Crime scene analysis, bloodwork, fingerprinting and instruction from forensics and toxicology professionals, all part of STEM/IB education initiative Hopkins Middle School, a candidate for the IB Middle Years Program in…
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John Metts joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler
November 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, announced today that John Metts has joined the firm as a brokerage associate. Mr. Metts will…
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NFIB: This Saturday, shop small and help the local economy
November 21, 2016Shoppers who are planning to hit the malls the weekend after Thanksgiving should also remember to visit local merchants for their holiday shopping, said the National Federation of Independent Business…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes Erin Johnson as new Vice President for Community Investment
November 21, 2016
Erin Johnson has joined Central Carolina Community Foundation in the newly created position of Vice President for Community Investment. In this new position, Johnson will lead the Foundation’s efforts to…
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Michelin teams up with Clemson, USC to create sustainability course
November 21, 2016
Michelin North America and students from the two largest universities in South Carolina are teaming up in an effort to improve sustainability within the tire industry. The initiative, “One SC…
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Michelin teams up with Clemson, USC to create sustainability course
November 21, 2016
Michelin North America and students from the two largest universities in South Carolina are teaming up in an effort to improve sustainability within the tire industry. The initiative, “One SC…
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Drakeford makes history as mayor-elect of Camden
November 21, 2016
First African-American mayor of Camden to be sworn-in this week Alfred Mae Drakeford made history Nov. 8 when she was elected the first African-American mayor of Camden. She will again…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±6,700 square foot office lease in the heart of Lexington
November 21, 2016
Team IA, Inc. is the new tenant in a ±6,700 square foot office building located at 212 Palmetto Park Blvd in Lexington, SC. Represented by NAI Avant senior brokers Paul…
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2016 Holiday Sales Show to open December 2 in Camden
November 21, 2016
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is gearing up for the 2016 Holiday Sales Show. This year, the Holiday Sales Show will take place from Friday, December 2…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, retail
Za’s on Devine features newly renovated private dining space
November 21, 2016
Seating for 75+ guests, for events and parties this holiday season Za’s on Devine – locally-owned, Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant and bar – offers companies, event planners and diners a new…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Chapin Arbor Day celebration planned at Chapin Technology Park
November 21, 2016
The Chapin Arbor Day Foundation is hosting an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, December 2 at 11:00 am at the new Chapin Technology Park, located on Brighton Boulevard. There will…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Hopkins Middle School, with support from EngenuitySC, will host hands-on “ForenSTEMics Night” Nov. 29, 2016
November 21, 2016
Crime scene analysis, bloodwork, fingerprinting and instruction from forensics and toxicology professionals, all part of STEM/IB education initiative Hopkins Middle School, a candidate for the IB Middle Years Program in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Middle school counseling programs named model programs
November 21, 2016
The American School Counselor Association recognized two Lexington County School District One schools, Lexington Middle and Pelion Middle, for their strong school counseling programs by naming them Recognized ASCA Model…
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Columbia Film Society launches Indie Grits Labs
November 18, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Film Society (CFS), operator of the Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, announces that it will expand its current media education and Indie…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2016
November 18, 2016
Employment Continues Climb, Unemployment Rate Falls Again The South Carolina unemployment rate continued its downward trend in October as employment levels reached another record high. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2016
November 18, 2016
Employment Continues Climb, Unemployment Rate Falls Again The South Carolina unemployment rate continued its downward trend in October as employment levels reached another record high. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate…
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Hammond Headmaster receives top SCISA award
November 18, 2016
The South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) has named Headmaster Chris Angel 2016 recipient of the Dr. Charles Aimar Award for Educational Leadership. This is the highest honor bestowed by…
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2017 One Book, One Community
November 18, 2016
After hundreds engaged in social justice discussions at Richland Library this fall, we are excited to announce Grant Park by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Leonard Pitts, Junior as this year’s One…
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Morton & Gettys earns honors in Best Law Firms in America
November 18, 2016
Morton & Gettys has been honored for its work in Trusts & Estates Law in the just-released edition of Best Law Firms in America. The firm was honored in Tier…
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Career specialists, local businesses showcase career paths
November 18, 2016
Students in Lexington County School District One didn’t travel far to explore a myriad of career options last month. Dozens of high schoolers participated in the annual Career Showcase at…
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BNTD recognized in the top tier in new edition of Best Law Firms in America
November 18, 2016
Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson and Delgado is rated among the top law firms in Columbia in three practice areas in the new edition of Best Law Firms in America, the eighth…
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Columbia Film Society launches Indie Grits Labs
November 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Film Society (CFS), operator of the Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, announces that it will expand its current media education and Indie…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Greenville Women Giving opens 2017 grants application process
November 17, 2016
Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s collective philanthropic organization that serves Greenville County, began accepting grant applications online on November 1, 2016. GWG seeks to fund worthy projects that have…
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Career specialists, local businesses showcase career paths
November 17, 2016Students in Lexington County School District One didn’t travel far to explore a myriad of career options last month. Dozens of high schoolers participated in the annual Career Showcase at…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Morton & Gettys earns honors in Best Law Firms in America
November 17, 2016Morton & Gettys has been honored for its work in Trusts & Estates Law in the just-released edition of Best Law Firms in America. The firm was honored in Tier…
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