SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
September 2, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Hermine to begin impacting the state at about mid-morning Friday. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal…
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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
September 2, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Hermine to begin impacting the state at about mid-morning Friday. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal…
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First annual South Carolina Film Festival to be held online
September 2, 2016
The 2016 South Carolina Film Festival will be the first festival of its kind to be held entirely on the internet. The South Carolina Film Institute will host the first…
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Four members join Midlands Technical College Foundation Board
September 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Four new community leaders are bringing their extensive talent and experience to the Midlands Technical College Foundation Board. Joining the 21 current board members are: Judge Tomothy…
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SCDOT Steps Up Preparations for Tropical Storm Hermine
September 2, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has intensified preparations and planning as Tropical Storm Hermine approaches South Carolina. Rain and high winds are expected in advance of T.S. Hermine’s…
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Dam, reservoir owners, operators should prepare for significant rainfall
September 2, 2016
The National Weather Service has announced the potential for significant rainfall in portions of the Midlands and coastal South Carolina. The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging…
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Columbia College has been ranked in the top 10 in the Best Bang for the Buck Southeast Colleges category of the 2016 Washington Monthly College Rankings
September 1, 2016
Washington Monthly, a D.C.-based magazine known for its annual rankings of American colleges and universities, announced that Columbia College placed No.10 on the list of the Top 100 Best Bang…
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Synalloy closes on ABL credit facility for $45.0 million
September 1, 2016Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq:SYNL) today announced the closing of a new asset based (“ABL”) credit facility with its bank, Branch Banking and Trust Company (“BB&T”), and its entrance into a purchase…
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Synalloy closes on ABL credit facility for $45.0 million
September 1, 2016Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq:SYNL) today announced the closing of a new asset based (“ABL”) credit facility with its bank, Branch Banking and Trust Company (“BB&T”), and its entrance into a purchase…
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Residents lead joint efforts to successfully repair flood-damaged Beaver Lake Dam
September 1, 2016
Richland County is joining residents from one local neighborhood in celebrating the successful repair of a dam destroyed during the historic October flood. Beaver Lake Dam in northwest Richland County…
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Richland County prepares for severe weather event
September 1, 2016
Richland County is monitoring weather conditions and making preparations related to Tropical Storm Hermine, which is expected to impact South Carolina as early as Thursday evening. In preparation, the County’s Emergency…
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Pavlicek honored among the Midlands Best and Brightest
September 1, 2016Callison Tighe attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Pavlicek is being honored among Columbia Business Monthly’s 2016 Best and Brightest. The award, which recognizes 35 people ages 35 and younger, is in its…
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EDTS named among South Carolina’s top performing companies for 2016
September 1, 2016Roaring Twenties 2016 names IT firm as repeat honoree on ranking of top performing large organizations in Palmetto State EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed…
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Caldwell Commercial lease of 2456 Remount Rd, Suite 307
September 1, 2016Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant in the lease of Aviation Business Park III, Suite 307 to CPI Security Systems. CPI provides innovative security and home automation…
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Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event
September 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event next month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, October 25 from 7:30 a.m. to…
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NAI Avant consummates land sale in downtown Columbia
September 1, 2016NAI Avant senior brokers Cam Kreps, Paul Hartley, SIOR, and Roger Winn, SIOR recently facilitated the ±1.865 acre land sale located at 1511 Huger Street in Columbia. The property is…
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15th Annual Columbia Remodelers Award winners announced
September 1, 2016The Columbia Remodelers Awards (CRAs) are presented by the Remodelers Council of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA). It is the only remodeling awards program in the Midlands,…
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NAI Avant consummates land sale in downtown Columbia
September 1, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Cam Kreps, Paul Hartley, SIOR, and Roger Winn, SIOR recently facilitated the ±1.865 acre land sale located at 1511 Huger Street in Columbia. The property is…
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15th Annual Columbia Remodelers Award winners announced
September 1, 2016
The Columbia Remodelers Awards (CRAs) are presented by the Remodelers Council of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA). It is the only remodeling awards program in the Midlands,…
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EDTS named among South Carolina’s top performing companies for 2016
September 1, 2016
Roaring Twenties 2016 names IT firm as repeat honoree on ranking of top performing large organizations in Palmetto State EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
Pavlicek honored among the Midlands Best and Brightest
September 1, 2016
Callison Tighe attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Pavlicek is being honored among Columbia Business Monthly’s 2016 Best and Brightest. The award, which recognizes 35 people ages 35 and younger, is in its…
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Prime Storage Newland brings U-Haul to Columbia
August 31, 2016
U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that Prime Storage Newland has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community. Prime Storage Newland…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for exercise fitness trail
August 31, 2016
Engaging in regular physical activity has been shown to have many benefits, including helping to improve students’ academic performance and their overall wellness. Students at Burton-Pack Elementary School soon will…
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SC Ports Authority handles largest container ship
August 31, 2016
The South Carolina Ports Authority welcomed the APL Yangshan, the largest container ship ever to call the Port of Charleston.”The deployment of New Panamax vessels to the East Coast trade…
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Hickory Hills protected by Upstate Forever
August 31, 2016
A group of dedicated Upstate conservation advocates has banded together to protect Hickory Hills, a beautiful hunting property located in Union County, just outside the small town of Jonesville. The…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 405 N. Maple Street
August 31, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Courtney L. Marous represented EAS Professionals, Inc. in the leasing of 1520 sf industrial space located at 405 N. Maple Street in Summerville,…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area
August 31, 2016Robertson Hollingsworth & Flynn, LLC leased 4,400 sq.ft. of office space at 550 King St., Charleston, SC. Ed Kercher handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant. Jacobs…
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Baldor Electric donates to Greenville Tech Foundation
August 31, 2016
The foundation of Baldor Electric Company, a member of the ABB group, has donated $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The fund created will provide scholarships for students enrolled in…
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Candice Chan named Dean of International Admissions
August 31, 2016
Furman University has announced the appointment of Candice Chan as Dean of International Admissions. Chan brings to Furman extensive experience in the field of international student enrollment as the university…
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Coker named to Best Southeastern Colleges list by Princeton Review
August 31, 2016
Coker College has been named in the Princeton Review’s “2017 Best Colleges: Region by Region” web feature for the 12th consecutive year. Coker is one of just 139 schools in…
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Series of upgrades to help improve services at Richland County DSS
August 31, 2016
Larger office space, high-efficiency lighting and system upgrades are part of a series of renovations set to take place at a Richland County-maintained facility. Richland County Council approved $3 million…
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PARK(ing) Day Providing temporary public open space . . . one parking spot at a time.
August 31, 2016
PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The project began in…
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Richland Library to reopen North Main location with new look
August 31, 2016
After nearly a year of construction, Richland Library North Main is prepared to reopen its doors, marking the first completed system-wide building project. Starting Thursday, September 1, our staff are…
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Shine the Light Workshop on Nonprofit Diversity and Inclusion on September 27th at The Warehouse Theatre
August 31, 2016DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the third part of its 2016 Shine…
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Learning One offering free computer classes
August 31, 2016Local residents wanting to improve their computer skills can get help from Lexington County School District One. The district’s Adult Education program is offering free computer classes throughout the fall.…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced business leaders to be inducted into South Carolina Business Hall of Fame
August 31, 2016Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced the names of three outstanding business leaders who will be inducted into the 33rd South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2017: •…
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Three of Jackson Lewis’ Greenville attorneys recognized as 2016 “Legal Elite of the Upstate”
August 31, 2016
National workplace law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. announced three of the firm’s Greenville attorneys have been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Upstate” list for 2016. Attorneys…
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Series of upgrades to help improve services at Richland County DSS
August 31, 2016
Larger office space, high-efficiency lighting and system upgrades are part of a series of renovations set to take place at a Richland County-maintained facility. Richland County Council approved $3 million…
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Colliers International facilitates sale of industrial warehouse and acreage to G&W Equipment, Inc.
August 31, 2016
Seller will offer improvements to the property to help support new ownership’s business growth Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Sam Myers represented the seller, Dougherty Properties,…
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Landmark Builders hires assistant Project Manager
August 31, 2016Nate Morr Joins Landmark Builders of SC Landmark Builders announced that Nate Morr was recently hired as Assistant Project Manager. Nate will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Project…
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City of Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 31, 2016
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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The Columbia Fireflies Receive Spirit, Mind and Body Award from YMCA of Columbia at Annual Breakfast of Champions event
August 31, 2016
Columbia Fireflies’ leadership staff were presented with the Spirit, Mind and Body Award by the YMCA of Columbia at the Y’s annual Breakfast of Champions on August 4, 2016. The…
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More than 1,000 attend local classic car and art shows
August 31, 2016More than 1,000 people gathered at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church’s fifth annual free classic car and art show on August 13, 2016, marveling at the sight of more than 300…
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Governor Nikki Haley proclaims September as Life Insurance Awareness Month
August 31, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month. Life Insurance Awareness Month encourages all South Carolinians…
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Governor Nikki Haley proclaims September as Life Insurance Awareness Month
August 31, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month. Life Insurance Awareness Month encourages all South Carolinians…
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Colliers International helps South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council procure a new home
August 31, 2016
Colliers International’s Mary Winter Teaster and Philip Vann represented the South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council (SCHAC) in the leasing of 7,850 square feet of office space at 1813 Laurel Street. SCHAC…
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Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group expands, becomes the largest fertility clinic in South Carolina
August 31, 2016
Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG)has acquired Advanced Fertility, creating the largest fertility clinic in South Carolina. Founded in 2002 by Dr. John Nichols, PREG is a private infertility clinic. PREG’s…
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ERA Wilder Realty hires new agent
August 31, 2016
Linda Lorick Joins Firm with 37 Years’ Experience ERA Wilder Realty recently announced the addition of Linda Lorick to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the…
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Colliers International assists in sale of land for new Costco on Piney Grove Road
August 31, 2016
Deal signals end of long wait for the retailer in Columbia Colliers International’s J.P. Scurry, CCIM and Scottie Smith completed the sale of 21 acres of land on Piney Grove…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±40,000 square foot Class A office building closing for Frost Partners
August 31, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Rob Lapin, and NAI Avant Vice President of Property and Project Management Rick Owen, consulted with Frost Partners on the purchase of the Aetna Building located…
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