MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2016-17, effective October 1, 2016. Executive Committee Barbara Melvin (Chairman) – As…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2016-17, effective October 1, 2016. Executive Committee Barbara Melvin (Chairman) – As…
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United Way commissions public art in partnership with One Columbia
October 3, 2016
One Columbia for Arts and History and United Way of the Midlands partnered to commission a set of sculptures in conjunction with the dedication of their Community Innovation Center. The…
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Sowell Gray, Robinson McFadden to merge
October 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, and Robinson, McFadden and Moore, PC, two law firms with established reputations for excellence and commitment to corporate, insurance and business clients,…
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Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) takes off with series of October events
October 3, 2016
The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, or WREN, will make its official debut with launch events October 6 in Columbia, October 13 in Charleston and October 27 in Greenville. The…
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Lexington County School District One Board approves Gramling promotion and Huffines new hire
October 3, 2016
During the September 20, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Paul F. Gramling to network services…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch kicks off 10th season in downtown Simpsonville
October 2, 2016
The Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch will begin its 2016 season on Saturday, October 1, marking the patch’s 10-year anniversary in downtown Simpsonville. What began a decade ago as a ministry…
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SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships
October 2, 2016South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…
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United States District Court dismisses Carolina Water Service lawsuit against Town of Lexington
October 2, 2016
The Honorable Margaret B. Seymour, United States District Court, has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Carolina Water Service (CWS) based on the motions from the Town of Lexington and Environmental…
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Q+ Architects welcomes Brandon Brazell
October 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Quackenbush Architects + Planners is pleased to welcome Brandon Brazell to the firm as a Marketing Graphic Designer. Brazell graduated in May 2016 from the University of South Carolina…
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SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships
October 1, 2016South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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Richland One Educator Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
October 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Heyward Career and Technology Center teacher Melva Kennedy has been nominated for the 2016-17 National LifeChanger of the Year Award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation,…
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African-American tourism on rise in South Carolina after removal of Confederate flag
October 1, 2016
African-American tourists are responsible for a whopping $2.4 billion in economic impact for South Carolina, and that number is rising since the removal of the Confederate flag from the Statehouse…
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SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships
October 1, 2016
South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…
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Shem Creek Bar and Grill celebrates 32 years of serving seafood in the Lowcountry
September 30, 2016
It’s been a little over 32 years since Shem Creek Bar and Grill opened its doors and made a name for themselves as one of Shem Creek’s landmark restaurants. Nestled…
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The Allstate Foundation awards YMCA of Greenville $30,000 grant
September 30, 2016
The YMCA of Greenville was recently awarded a grant from The Allstate Foundation to support the Y’s youth and wellness programs. The $30,000 grant is dedicated to for The YMCA…
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Buchanan completes bakery building – first historic building at Bull Street to be occupied
September 30, 2016Adaptive reuse proved to be a successful strategy as Buchanan Construction Services remodeled the 4,700 square foot bakery building, part of the BullStreet development. The first historic building in BullStreet…
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EngenuitySC and Nephron Pharmaceuticals launch $5,000 Ignite! 2016 Ideas Contest for local entrepreneurs
September 30, 2016Oct. 24 deadline Annual Ignite! celebration and entrepreneurship contest serve as platform for innovative ideas for positive growth in the Midlands of South Carolina EngenuitySC and Nephron Pharmaceuticals are seeking…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors welcomes public to Open House
September 30, 2016Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on contemporary design, will be hosting a public Open House at their new offices located at 2428 Main Street…
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Landmark Builders hires Assistant Project Manager
September 30, 2016Landmark Builders announced that Michael Miller has joined the as Assistant Project Manager. Michael will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Project Manager and Field Staff in technical day…
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Landmark Builders hires Assistant Project Manager
September 30, 2016
Landmark Builders announced that Michael Miller has joined the as Assistant Project Manager. Michael will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Project Manager and Field Staff in technical day…
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EngenuitySC and Nephron Pharmaceuticals launch $5,000 Ignite! 2016 Ideas Contest for local entrepreneurs
September 30, 2016
Oct. 24 deadline Annual Ignite! celebration and entrepreneurship contest serve as platform for innovative ideas for positive growth in the Midlands of South Carolina EngenuitySC and Nephron Pharmaceuticals are seeking…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors welcomes public to Open House
September 30, 2016
Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on contemporary design, will be hosting a public Open House at their new offices located at 2428 Main Street…
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MED Two seminar series gives insight into medical careers
September 29, 2016
Jobs in health care are in high demand. As America’s aging population increases, so does the need for trained health care professionals. Richland School District Two is taking another step…
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Midlands Gives 2017 registration opens with new online giving platform, CiviCore
September 29, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation implements improvements to 24-hour giving day, scheduled for May 2, 2017 Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – has launched nonprofit registration…
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Spirax Sarco launches the IBV Inverted bucket steam traps for high pressures
September 29, 2016Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the IBV range of high pressure inverted bucket steam traps from ½” to 3”.…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±13,545 square foot office lease next to Williams Brice Stadium
September 29, 2016NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR, along with broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the landlord, KW Columbia Properties LLC in the lease transaction at 920…
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Spirax Sarco launches the IBV Inverted bucket steam traps for high pressures
September 29, 2016
Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the IBV range of high pressure inverted bucket steam traps from ½” to 3”.…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±13,545 square foot office lease next to Williams Brice Stadium
September 29, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR, along with broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the landlord, KW Columbia Properties LLC in the lease transaction at 920…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Midlands Gives 2017 registration opens with new online giving platform, CiviCore
September 29, 2016
Central Carolina Community Foundation implements improvements to 24-hour giving day, scheduled for May 2, 2017 Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – has launched nonprofit registration…
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Tindall announces new Vice President of Human Resources
September 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Tindall Corporation, a national leader in precast concrete, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Mendez-Scheib to Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, Mendez-Scheib oversees…
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Tindall’s Patty Peterson promoted to Director of Organization Development
September 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Tindall Corporation, a national leader in precast concrete, is pleased to announce Patty Peterson’s transition from Senior Project Manager to Director of Organization Development. In this new Human…
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Palmetto Place celebrates grand reopening
September 28, 2016
Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter held an open house to at their newly renovated shelter with donors, volunteers and supporters on Sept. 22. After six months of construction, the doors to…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project progresses with House Water Resources Development Act passage
September 28, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – September 28, 2016 – Today’s passage of H.5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston Harbor Deepening…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project progresses with House Water Resources Development Act passage
September 28, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – September 28, 2016 – Today’s passage of H.5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston Harbor Deepening…
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House of Raeford’s “FLOCK” partners with Ezekiel Ministries to start Eze Farms
September 28, 2016
House of Raeford’s non-profit organization, FLOCK, is partnering with some of Columbia’s inner-city children, by donating a new farm tractor to help start Eze (pronounced “Easy”) Farms. There was a…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | Banks Commerce Park
September 28, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM,SIOR, Tradd Varner, and Courtney L. Marous represented 9481 Industrial Center Drive, LLC in the leasing of 2,805 sf Industrial…
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National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation awards pilot project grants
September 28, 2016The National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NC NM4R) at the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Health Professions (CHP) has awarded five grants for pilot projects regarding neuromodulation…
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United Community Mortgage Services adds Mikell Richards in Charleston Area
September 28, 2016
United Community Mortgage Services welcomed veteran mortgage professional Mikell Richards to its team in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina as Vice President, Regional Sales Manager for Coastal SC. “We are thrilled…
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Furman University accepting applications for Corporate Sustainability Program
September 28, 2016As companies become increasingly focused on implementing sustainable business strategies, Furman University offers a program this spring that helps executives manage the challenges associated with operating in a socially conscious…
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Columbia City Councilwoman Leona Plaugh passes away after 2-year battle with cancer
September 28, 2016
Columbia City District 4 Councilwoman Leona Plaugh passed away Wednesday, September 28th after a 2-year battle with cancer. Plaugh was surrounded by her family at their home in Columbia. Plaugh was…
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Aziz Ansari, GSSM Class of 2000, wins Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
September 28, 2016Comedian Aziz Ansari, graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School of Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) class of 2000, was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for…
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City shares protocols for filling City Council vacancies
September 28, 2016
In response to multiple inquiries, the City of Columbia is sharing the protocols for filling vacancies on Columbia City Council. Due to the death of Councilwoman Leona K. Plaugh, the…
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SC Chamber hires EMMY winning journalist
September 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Andrea Mock has joined the team as the Associate Vice President of Communications and Public Relations. Before…
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United Way opens new headquarters and community center
September 28, 2016
United Way of the Midlands, along with hundreds of community members and supporters, celebrated its new location and the grand opening of its Community Innovation Center located at 1818 Blanding…
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SCCEBA member unveils South Carolina’s largest solar powered flea market
September 28, 2016
Last week, Charleston, S.C. based Southern Current, in partnership with Coastal Carolina Flea Market and SCE&G, held an unveiling of the largest privately owned, self-financed solar-power installation on the SCE&G…
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