The Salvation Army of the Midlands provides summer camping experience to Local Children
July 16, 2016
The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 52 local children, ages 6-12, at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina this week. Several staff escorted…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association
July 15, 2016
On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, sports
Columbia College welcomes Vice President of Advancement
July 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College has appointment Francis Schodowski as Vice President for Advancement. He will serve as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association
July 15, 2016
On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, sports
Bonnie Anzelmo new Executive Director of Injured Workers’ Advocate
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bonnie G. Anzelmo has joined Injured Workers’ Advocates of South Carolina as the organization’s new Executive Director. Anzelmo grew up in Barnwell and is an honors graduate…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Bonnie Anzelmo new Executive Director of Injured Workers’ Advocate
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bonnie G. Anzelmo has joined Injured Workers’ Advocates of South Carolina as the organization’s new Executive Director. Anzelmo grew up in Barnwell and is an honors graduate…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Farm Credit, AgFirst celebrate 100 years of service to farming, rural America
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Farm Credit System is celebrating 100 years of service to agriculture and rural communities this month. As one of four funding banks in the nationwide system,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Columbia College welcomes Vice President of Advancement
July 14, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College has appointment Francis Schodowski as Vice President for Advancement. He will serve as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Columbia Urban League is awarded two $5,000 grants for teen driving safety
July 14, 2016
The Columbia Urban League announced it has received two $5,000 grants to promote teen driving safety. According to the National Safety Council, teens drive more during the summer months. These…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Historic Columbia announces new Director of Marketing and Communications
July 14, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Anna Kate Twitty as their new director of marketing and communications. In this role, Twitty will lead Historic Columbia’s marketing department…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
SC Ports Authority welcomes 8,500 TEU vessel via newly-expanded Panama Canal
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) welcomed the Hannover Bridge, first post-Panamax size vessel to call Charleston after transiting the newly-opened Panama Canal expansion. “SCPA is already benefiting from…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, transportation
SC Ports Authority welcomes 8,500 TEU vessel via newly-expanded Panama Canal
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) welcomed the Hannover Bridge, first post-Panamax size vessel to call Charleston after transiting the newly-opened Panama Canal expansion. “SCPA is already benefiting from…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, transportation
John T. Lay, Jr. elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel
July 14, 2016Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder John T. Lay, Jr. has been elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). The IADC is the preeminent invitation…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
NAI Avant collaborates with three leading SC partners in historic rehabilitation project
July 14, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is proud to announce the collaboration with Sumter, LLC in a historic, $7.5 million rehabilitation project in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. After standing vacant and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator
July 14, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Historic Columbia announces new Director of Marketing and Communications
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Anna Kate Twitty as their new director of marketing and communications. In this role, Twitty will lead Historic Columbia’s marketing department…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
NAI Avant collaborates with three leading SC partners in historic rehabilitation project
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is proud to announce the collaboration with Sumter, LLC in a historic, $7.5 million rehabilitation project in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. After standing vacant and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator
July 14, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to address graduates at Summer Commencement
July 13, 2016
Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of Tri-County Technical College, will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Wednesday, August 3, at 6 p.m. at the Anderson Civic Center. Approximately 300 students…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
CIU Alumnus named Alaska’s Education Commissioner
July 13, 2016
Alaska’s new education commissioner received his earliest training in education in the heat and humidity of South Carolina. Dr. Michael Johnson, originally from Rossville, Georgia, earned his bachelor’s degree (’94)…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
July 13, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Citizens Advisory Council for the Columbia Police Department Seeking one (1) Applicant for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Advertisement of Vacancy on Façade Improvement Review Committee
July 13, 2016
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications to fill the Architect and Commercial Loan Officer vacancies on the Façade Improvement Review Committee. The purpose of this…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Office building sold in Columbia, SC
July 13, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 221 Dawson Road in Columbia, South Carolina. Frost Partners III, LLC purchased the 40,058 square foot class A office building from…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Sierra Club challenges latest SCE&G nuclear plant cost overrun
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club filed a petition to intervene before the state Public Service Commission (PSC) to challenge SCE&G’s latest $850 million cost…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Barb Williams promoted to Office Manager, Columbia office
July 13, 2016
Mashburn Construction announces the promotion of Barb Williams to Office Manager at the company’s Columbia headquarters. Barb began working for the company as the front desk receptionist in 2001. She quickly…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Hubbell Lighting sweeps the 2016 Architectural SSL PIA award competition
July 13, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced that it won six 2016 Product Innovation Awards, more than any other lighting manufacturer. The “PIAs” are Architectural…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
United Way of the Midlands announces 2016-2017 executive officers, new Board Members
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA,SC – As United Way of the Midlands kicks off a new campaign season, the organization is also welcoming its 2016-2017 Executive Officers and Board Members. Holt Chetwood, Senior VP and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Call for artists for the 701 CCA Prize 2016 for South Carolina artists 40 years & younger
July 13, 2016
701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia, S.C., announces the third installment of the 701 CCA Prize, a bi-annual art competition and exhibition for professional South Carolina artists 40 years…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Nonprofit leaders explore organizational vibrancy at Shine the Light
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Creating a Vibrant Organization That Fosters Forward…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
2016 mid-year construction update for the 85-385 Gateway Project
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Construction work continues on the second largest transportation infrastructure project ever undertaken by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Motorists should continue to remain alert for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move, transportation
Georgia and South Carolina announce collaborative infrastructure project on I-20
July 13, 2016
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley jointly announced a state partnership for an estimated $75 million project to replace the existing Interstate 20 bridges over the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move, transportation
Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler wins 7th Costar Power Brokers Award
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler is pleased to announce that for the 7th consecutive year, the company has been selected by CoStar Group, commercial real estate’s leading independent…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Chambers-ranked attorney Phil Conner bolsters Williams Mullen’s environment & natural resources practice
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that Phil Conner has joined the firm as a Partner in the firm’s Environment & Natural Resources practice. Mr. Conner joins…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Richland County terminates EMS worker after social media posts
July 13, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – After completing an investigation that revealed a violation of personnel policies and “erosion of public trust,” Richland County terminated a senior paramedic Wednesday. The County is also…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Wells Fargo commits $4.1 million to boost Columbia, S.C.-area homeownership
July 13, 2016
Eligible homebuyers can make an appointment now to apply for a matching down payment assistance grant up to $7,500 on July 29-30 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center COLUMBIA, SC…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County
July 13, 2016
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move, transportation
Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County
July 13, 2016
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move, transportation
Bauknight Pietras and Stormer named to US Captive Service Awards shortlist
July 13, 2016Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the CPA Firm category for the 2016 US Captive Services Awards. Nominations were open to all…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: accounting, insurance, on-the-move
NAI Avant arranges ±3,490 SF retail investment sale at Clemson Road Bojangles’
July 13, 2016NAI Avant Senior Brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently closed the investment sale of the Bojangles’ at 2800 Clemson Road. The ±3,490 square foot retail…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
NAI Avant arranges ±3,490 SF retail investment sale at Clemson Road Bojangles’
July 13, 2016
NAI Avant Senior Brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently closed the investment sale of the Bojangles’ at 2800 Clemson Road. The ±3,490 square foot retail…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Bauknight Pietras and Stormer named to US Captive Service Awards shortlist
July 13, 2016
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the CPA Firm category for the 2016 US Captive Services Awards. Nominations were open to all…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: accounting, insurance, on-the-move
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions
July 12, 2016Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for June of 2016: Sales Pete Brett, CCIM, and Matt Vanvick…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Avison Young Industrial Lease | 7275 Cross County Road
July 12, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Courtney L. Marous & Tradd Varner represented Hospiconic Southeastern, LLC in the leasing of 4,800 sf industrial space located at 7275 Cross County…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Britax names Maria Montaño as president of the Americas
July 12, 2016
Britax Child Safety, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium car seats, strollers and accessories, today announced the appointment of Maria Montaño as president of Britax Americas, effective July 6, 2016.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
LCK’s Wes Slice appointed Board Chair of Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
July 12, 2016
Wes Slice has recently been appointed Board Chair of Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC). Slice was first appointed to the Board in 2014. Founded in 1998, the MFC’s primary mission is…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, construction, on-the-move
Tower International establishing first S.C. facility in Upstate
July 12, 2016
$75 Million Investment Expected To Create 140 Jobs In Greenville County Tower International, a leading integrated global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies, is establishing its first South…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
Tower International establishing first S.C. facility in Upstate
July 12, 2016
$75 Million Investment Expected To Create 140 Jobs In Greenville County Tower International, a leading integrated global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies, is establishing its first South…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
1×1 Design celebrates five year anniversary
July 12, 2016
A five year celebration was held June 22, 2016 for 1×1 Design, Inc. an architectural design firm in Columbia, South Carolina. The event was held at 701 Whaley, with catering…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
