Private donation boosts program for foster care students – Nord Family Foundation gift to support PACT at Midlands Technical College
September 23, 2020
The Prioritizing Academics and Career Training program (PACT) at Midlands Technical College (MTC) has just received a $30,000 grant. The funds come from The Nord Family Foundation. The PACT program…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
I Am Lander: For Torry Fuller, attitude is everything
September 23, 2020
“Positive Mind. Positive Vibes. Positive Life.” Step into the Lander University office of Torry Fuller and be inspired. Throughout the office are messages of hope and motivation, along with a…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, employment, on-the-move
Together SC announces new board members, selected by South Carolina nonprofits
September 23, 2020
Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations and their allies for good, recently announced four new board members elected by its nonprofit member organizations from across South Carolina. They…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
Last two of five Charleston Harbor Deepening contracts awarded
September 23, 2020The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District has awarded the fourth and fifth dredging construction contracts for the Charleston Harbor Post 45 Deepening Project. Contract #4 was awarded for…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Charleston Metro Chamber releases Talent 2020 & Beyond
September 23, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber has released Talent 2020 & Beyond, a report focused on a skills-first approach to meeting the Charleston region’s workforce needs. With the disruption of 2020, the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: chamber, economic-development, employment, on-the-move
Zile honored with state’s highest research award
September 23, 2020
Distinguished cardiologist, Michael Robert Zile, M.D., has received the 2020 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science, the state’s highest honor for research. Zile serves as the Charles Ezra Daniel Professor…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
College of Charleston to Host Cougar Campaign 2020 Series
September 23, 2020
For most College of Charleston students, Nov. 3, 2020, will be the first time they’ll be eligible to vote in a presidential election. With that in mind, many groups across…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Smith named to board of Black Belt Hall of Fame
September 23, 2020
By Alex Junes-Ward W. Thomas Smith Jr., a New York Times bestselling editor and former U.S. Marine, was named to the board of directors of the S.C. Black Belt Hall…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Berkeley County reminds voters of general election information
September 23, 2020
Berkeley County is reminding voters of important upcoming dates and information regarding the 2020 General Election, which is Tuesday, November 3. The General Election includes races for the president and vice…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Charleston Allergy & Asthma offering Saturday hours to help patients with busy weekday schedules
September 23, 2020
For the very first time, Charleston Allergy & Asthma is open on Saturdays to meet the ever-changing needs of its patients in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The allergy…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
Charleston Metro Chamber to host Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference
September 22, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced its inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference, a three-day, fully virtual conference that will create space for participants to listen, learn and take action.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: chamber, on-the-move
Davis Services, Inc once again voted “Best of the Best” for Spartanburg
September 22, 2020
Davis Services, Inc. wins in 4 different categories for Best of the Best Spartanburg; taking home the 1st place titles of Best Heating & AC/ Service Co., Best Plumbing &…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Biggest ship to ever visit East Coast calling on SC Ports
September 22, 2020The biggest container ship to ever call the U.S. East Coast — the 15,072-TEU CMA CGM Brazil — is expected to sail into Charleston Harbor on Sunday. The CMA CGM…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: headlines, on-the-move, transportation
SCDOT’s public notification of proposed safety improvements along US 176 near Columbia
September 22, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing notification of the Transportation Commission-approved public comment period. The public has the opportunity to comment on an action to amend the 2017-2022…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Brennan Investment Group hires Rob Gage as Senior Vice President, North and South Carolina
September 22, 2020
Brennan Investment Group, a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates industrial facilities throughout the United States, is pleased to announce that Rob Gage has joined the company as Senior…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
SCDOT’s public notification of proposed conversion of Cross Island Parkway to non-tolled road in Hilton Head
September 22, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing notification of the Transportation Commission-approved public comment period for the proposed conversion of the Cross Island Parkway toll facility in to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move, transportation
Price reduction – now offered at $498,000
September 22, 2020
1637 SF Office Condo For Sale in Mt. Pleasant. Gateway Center – Suite 101 at 528 Johnnie Dodds Blvd is a rare opportunity to own an office condo in a…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Infinity Marketing promotes four web and video team members
September 22, 2020Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, recently promoted Eric Potts, Landon Senn, Tori Gipe and Sara Tompkins on the Web and Video team to recognize their contributions…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Earnnest appoints Russell Smith as General Manager of Earnnest Enterprise
September 22, 2020
Leading Real Estate Payments Company Strengthens Leadership Team with Industry Innovator Earnnest, the largest digital earnest money service in the U.S., today announced the launch of its new Earnnest Enterprise…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
City of West Columbia and Town of Springdale partner for $20,000 grant to launch Employee Financial Wellness Programs
September 22, 2020
The Grant is Part of a New National Initiative Supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation in Collaboration with the Center for State and Local Government Excellence, the International Public Management…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
City of Clinton Breaks Ground on Future Recreation Complex
September 22, 2020
You don’t have to live in Clinton, SC to know it’s a sports town. The Red Devil reputation is widely known. Tuesday, the city of Clinton took the next step…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: economic-development, government, on-the-move, sports
AccelerateSC offers centralized dashboards for citizens to quickly find COVID-19, economic revitalization data
September 22, 2020
The state’s one-stop website, accelerate.sc.gov, now provides South Carolinians a single place to see the latest data about economic revitalization efforts, COVID-19 statistics and many other topics. Citizens can access…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Historic Columbia announces winners of 21st annual Volunteer Awards
September 22, 2020
Historic Columbia is happy to announce the winners of this year’s Volunteer Awards. For the past two decades, Historic Columbia has recognized the dedication of time and energy of its…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hospitality, non-profit, on-the-move
Serving Those in Need Despite Challenges – The Laurens County Safe Home
September 22, 2020
2020 has been quite a year so far. From COVID-19 to business and school challenges, everyone has experienced change and challenges and that includes the Laurens County Safe Home. We…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
Maxwood Furniture expanding operations in Marion County
September 22, 2020
More Than $5.8 Million Investment Will Create 30 New Jobs Maxwood Furniture, a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to expand operations in Marion County. The more…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
SeamonWhiteside launches AutoCAD Civil 3D app for lot grading
September 22, 2020
New app speeds up the lot grading and labeling process for more efficient planning SeamonWhiteside, a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, has released a Lot Grading…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: engineering, on-the-move
South Carolina Cancer Alliance seeking Board of Director members
September 22, 2020
Since 2003, the South Carolina Cancer Alliance has been dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer, as well as improving the treatment of those affected by this disease.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: accounting, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
EP+Co hires Chukwukere Ekeh as Business Intelligence Supervisor
September 22, 2020
EP+Co has hired Chukwukere Ekeh as Business Intelligence Supervisor for the Verizon account. Chukwukere joins the agency from Renasant Bank where he worked as a Retail Marketing Manager. In his…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
SCRA announces new SC Launch Director
September 22, 2020
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Russell Cook was recently named Director of SC Launch and Executive Director of SC Launch, Inc. Cook will be responsible for…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Fifty-one celebrated in Sherman College’s first virtual commencement
September 22, 2020
Fifty-one students from around the world celebrated their graduation from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, September 19, 2020, during the college’s first ever virtual commencement ceremony.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
ORS creates consumer information portal, impact sheet for Dominion rate case
September 21, 2020
The Office of Regulatory Staff has launched a new page on its website dedicated to educating consumers about the proposed rate increase requested by Dominion Energy South Carolina (formerly SCE&G),…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Nexsen Pruet adds Mark Harmon as Government Affairs Advisor
September 21, 2020
South Carolina public policy veteran Mark Harmon has joined Nexsen Pruet. He will work with the firm’s Public Policy and Governmental Affairs Group in Columbia. Mark brings to the firm deep experience in Palmetto…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
NAI Columbia developed and brokered the investment sale of the new construction O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Chapin
September 21, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers represented the seller, Chapin Road Partners, in the development and investment sale of the new construction O’Reilly Auto Parts store located at…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Richland Library releases 25th edition of Kids in Print
September 21, 2020
Showcasing the talents of young people across the Midlands, Richland Library is releasing its annual literary magazine, Kids in Print 2020, and marking a special anniversary with the 25th edition.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Harris joins Global Location Strategies as Marketing Manager
September 21, 2020
Global Location Strategies (GLS) Founding Principal Didi Caldwell announced that Katie Harris has been hired as Marketing Manager. In this role, Harris will apply her creativity and broad experience in…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Friends of the Reedy River is bringing their fall river cleanup to your home!
September 21, 2020Friends of the Reedy River (FoRR) is bringing their fall river cleanup to your home! Friends of the Reedy River plans to activate the community for an at-home cleanup during…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, environmental, marketing-and-communications, non-profit, on-the-move
Website Launched to Educate Laurens County Residents on 1% Sales Tax before Voting on November 3rd
September 21, 2020
Laurens County citizens will have the opportunity to vote for a 1% sales tax in the November 3 general election. The sales tax, if adopted, would last for eight years or…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: economic-development, on-the-move
New Business Coming to Downtown Clinton
September 21, 2020
202 W Main Street (formerly Designer’s Alley) in downtown Clinton is undergoing renovations to become the office location for a civil engineering and land surveying firm. The space blends modern architecture…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: commercial-real-estate, construction, economic-development, engineering, on-the-move
Graycliff Capital’s Jennifer Moore, Chief Operating Officer, honored as one of Greenville’s 2020 Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 21, 2020
Jennifer Moore, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), is among a select group of 2020 Best & Brightest 35 and Under recognized by Greenville Business…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Fallen Officer Memorial Ride Scheduled for October 18th
September 21, 2020
Now in its 9th year, the Deputy Roger Rice Ride on Fund will host the Annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ride on October 18th. Registration for the ride and all other…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move, philanthropy
Freeway Music School expands virtual services, offers scholarships
September 21, 2020
Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school — has launched new virtual and socially distanced technique lessons, showcases, recitals, studio time and music videos, along with new scholarships, positively…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Deputy State Treasurer Cynthia Dannels graduates from Leadership South Carolina
September 21, 2020
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the graduation of Deputy State Treasurer Cynthia Dannels from Leadership South Carolina’s Class of 2020. Dannels also has the distinction of being elected by…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
S.C. Sea Grant Board of Directors virtual meeting – September 30
September 21, 2020
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors will hold a virtual annual meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on September 30, 2020. Items on the agenda include discussion…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Waldrop Inc. announced as the Official HVAC & Plumbing Provider of the Greenville Drive
September 21, 2020
Upstate’s Premiere Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Company Will Be Featured Prominently at Fluor Field for Years to Come The Greenville Drive announced that Waldrop Inc., a mainstay of the Greenville…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, sports
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Bryan Kitz selected for Leadership Charleston’s Class of 2021
September 21, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Bryan Kitz has been selected to participate in the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Charleston Class of 2021. Leadership Charleston identifies emerging leaders and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: law, on-the-move
TD Bank selects local nonprofit MIRCI as the recipient of TD Bank Touchdowns Program
September 21, 2020
This football season, TD Bank will partner with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to help support, local nonprofit, MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. The TD Bank Touchdowns…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, non-profit, on-the-move, sports
2020 Green Tie Award winners
September 21, 2020
Since 2009, the Green Tie Awards have brought together South Carolina’s business, political, and conservation communities to honor the achievements of leaders who have protected our air, land, and water…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, September 22
September 21, 2020
The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. After calling the meeting to order, the board will convene in Executive Session. Public Session will resume at…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Richland Library announces expansion of services, starting 9/21
September 21, 2020
Richland Library is announcing the expansion of services with minimal contact. Starting Monday, September 21, there are new hours of operation for our locations with pick-up windows and the library’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Expedition leader named to board of South Carolina Aquarium
September 18, 2020
By Alex Junes-Ward CHARLESTON, S.C. – Global expedition leader Thomas S. Mullikin was named to the board of directors of the South Carolina Aquarium, Sept. 14. His unanimous election…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: environmental, on-the-move
