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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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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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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City of Charleston launches Eastside Produce Stand
October 19, 2016
One of the City of Charleston’s strategies for filling the produce void left behind by the closing of Bi-Lo on Meeting Street will come to fruition this Saturday, October 22,…
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20 Marion County dogs caught in flooding evacuated to Charleston
October 19, 2016
Charleston Animal Society is helping to evacuate 20 dogs caught in the flooding that’s engulfed the Pee Dee region of South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The dogs…
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VentureSouth announces fall education events
October 19, 2016
VentureSouth, a leading early-stage investment firm that develops and manages angel investment groups and funds in the Southeast, announced its fall schedule of educational events for early stage investors and…
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Holder Properties selected to develop new Blackbaud corporate campus
October 19, 2016
Holder Properties, a privately held full-service real estate development company, has been selected as the developer of Blackbaud’s new corporate campus. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Blackbaud, Inc. is the…
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Planar is first Sustaining Innovation Partner at Clemson Watt Center
October 19, 2016
Planar, a Leyard company and global leader in display and digital signage technology, has become the first Sustaining Innovation Partner for Clemson University’s Watt Family Innovation Center with a gift-in-kind…
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Sonesta makes a big pink splash this October with “Think Pink” to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Awareness month
October 19, 2016
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island goes pink this October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month as part of its “Think Pink” campaign. In addition to literally turning pink –…
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Four additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 19, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Clarendon, Calhoun, Horry and Marlboro counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be…
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Four additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 19, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Clarendon, Calhoun, Horry and Marlboro counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be…
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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for third quarter of 2016
October 19, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2016. Highlights at and for the three months ended September 30, 2016, include: Net income for…
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SCPA reports first quarter fiscal year growth
October 19, 2016
Today South Carolina Ports Authority reported year-over-year growth during the first quarter of its 2017 fiscal year. SCPA handled 162,858 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September. First quarter TEU volumes…
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DHEC will reopen shellfish harvesting in Charleston County
October 19, 2016
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will reopen some shellfish harvesting areas in Charleston County previously closed due to excessive rainfall from Hurricane Matthew, the agency announced…
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Fitzpatrick receives award from the National Communication Association for her well-known book, Between Husbands and Wives
October 19, 2016
Interim Chancellor of the University of South Carolina Upstate Mary Anne Fitzpatrick has received an award from the National Communication Association for her well-known book, Between Husbands and Wives. The…
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New Lower School Director named at Christ Church Episcopal School
October 19, 2016
CCES announced today that David Johnstone has accepted the position as the next Lower School Director at CCES. His tenure officially begins on July 1, 2016. He replaces Denise Pearsall,…
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Marge Noak and Dee Webb join the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
October 19, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Marge Noak and Dee Webb have joined the company’s N. Pleasantburg office as sales associates. Noak attended Southern Illinois University where…
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Dr. Galasso of Oxfam America speaks about economic inequality
October 19, 2016Dr. Nick Galasso, senior researcher for Oxfam America, will speak on the campus of Furman University Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in Shaw Hall of Younts Conference Center. His…
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