ScanSource named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for fourth consecutive year
January 21, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC) has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2020 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has received the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
South Carolina’s State Tourism Office will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to encourage workers and employees to convert their hard-earned vacation…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, life, on-the-move
Brad J. Gower joins Nelson & Galbreath, LLC
January 19, 2020
Nelson & Galbreath, LLC announces that Brad J. Gower has joined the firm. Gower’s practice includes all aspects of commercial and residential real estate, general business law and corporate transactions.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
RiverDogs-CCSD partnership with “Reading Around the Bases” moves into fourth year
January 19, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Charleston RiverDogs are ready to open up the fourth year of “Reading Around the Bases.” The partnership began during the 2016-2017 school year…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
West Shore Home donates 530 pounds of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank
January 19, 2020
During the month of December, West Shore Home was hard at work collecting hundreds of pounds of canned food items to donate to the Harvest Hope Food Bank. The home…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
SCDA, partners announce statewide Mobile Irrigation Laboratory pilot project
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), in a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District, announced the launch of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: agriculture, on-the-move
The Comet expands services in Batesburg-Leesville & Lexington
January 19, 2020
As part of the service enhancements approved by the Board of Directors in October 2018, The COMET is launching a pilot rural route which would connect the West Columbia SuperStop…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, transportation
RCSD holds first-of-its-kind joint community outreach meeting
January 19, 2020Deputies meet with six migrant communities in outreach effort By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Community Action Team (CAT) met, Sat. Jan. 18, with…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
City of Charleston breaks ground on Municipal Golf Course renovation
January 17, 2020On January 17, 2020, Mayor John Tecklenburg, Golf Course Architect Troy Miller, representatives of Friends of the Muni, members of City Council and the Municipal Golf Course Commission, and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, headlines, on-the-move, sports
Colliers Report: Charleston’s absorption is positive despite new construction deliveries
January 17, 2020
Key Takeaways The overall market vacancy rate has fluctuated over the past year while new industrial construction was underway, and is now 8.87% during the fourth quarter of 2019. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Fellow Countrymen selected as Q1 recipient of FUEL for Good Grant
January 17, 2020
Greenville, SC – FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in digital and traditional services, has awarded Fellow Countrymen the first quarter FUEL for Good grant. The $10,000…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
Concert and Karaoke with the Stars: Days of Our Lives Fan Favorites Coming to Myrtle Beach Feb 22-23
January 17, 2020
Myrtle Beach has seen its share of celebrity sightings and concerts by some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. But how often do you get a chance to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: music, on-the-move
BullStreet District’s Babcock Building moves one step closer to renovation
January 17, 2020
Historic renovation specialist Clachan Properties assumes ownership The BullStreet District’s storied Babcock Building, one of downtown Columbia, South Carolina’s most iconic buildings, has a new owner for the first time…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: architecture, commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
RealOp Investments enters the Orlando market with first office acquisition
January 17, 2020
RealOp Investments, a Greenville, South Carolina-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently made its first foray into the Orlando market with the acquisition of Lake Destiny Executive Center at 1101…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Town of Bluffton honored with achievement award for downtown streetscape
January 17, 2020Courtesy of the Municipal Association of SC The Town of Bluffton received a Municipal Achievement Award for two streetscape projects. The town won in the 10,001 – 20,000 population category.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
SCMA announces 2020 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award recipients
January 17, 2020The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized Jim Newsome and Mark Propst as the 2020 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award during an awards dinner at the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Milliken & Company celebrates associates with the 2019 Milliken Honors
January 17, 2020
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, distinguished more than 80 associates during its 2019 Milliken Honors reception…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Multi-church men’s conference to focus on “trust” and “racial reconciliation”
January 17, 2020
Spiritual retreat hopes to make a few good men even better in 2020 By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Northeast Presbyterian Church (NEPC) will host its an annual…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Clarke Newton named partner at Bluestein Attorneys
January 17, 2020
Columbia attorney Clarke Newton has been named a partner with Bluestein Attorneys. “Clarke has been an invaluable team member since joining the firm,” said partner Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein. “Clarke…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Prisma Health plans further restructuring to streamline operations, position for future growth
January 16, 2020
Prisma Health officials announced that they are taking additional measures to improve operating efficiencies and streamline the organization. Prisma Health is eliminating 327 staff from a workforce of 32,000. Since…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, health-care, on-the-move
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce praises passage of USMCA
January 16, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) praised Congress for passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today, sending it to President Trump for signature. More than 14,300 manufacturing jobs…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: chamber, on-the-move
Michael R. Burchstead elected shareholder of Collins & Lacy
January 16, 2020
Government, Ethics, and Compliance Practice attorney joined firm in 2017 Attorney Michael R. Burchstead has been elected as a shareholder of the Collins & Lacy law firm. Through his Government,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Who Is Your SHEro?
January 16, 2020
In each of our lives, there have been one or more women on whose shoulders we stand, who have guided us, encouraged us, shown us the way, empowered us, and…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, philanthropy
Celebrate Black History Month Early with Richland Library
January 16, 2020
Richland Library is starting the celebration a little early. Please join us for Black History Month Fair 2020: The Jubilation Begins from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, January 25…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
January 16, 2020
Investment to Create 25 New Jobs Refresco, a global leader among independent bottlers for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
2020 MLK celebration honorees and parade marshal announced
January 16, 2020
The first African American to teach at an all-white high school in South Carolina, the first African American president of the South Carolina Dental Association, a restauranteur who founded the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
4th Annual MUSC Center on Aging Senior Expo
January 16, 2020
Top MUSC physicians and researchers will be on-site to offer complimentary health screenings, including fall risk assessments, hearing bone density, blood pressure, glucose, and other screenings. There will be live,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: business-services, conversations, education, government, health-care, law, non-profit, on-the-move, transportation
TEDx returns to UofSC in October; speaker nominations sought
January 16, 2020
The University of South Carolina will host its second TEDx event on Oct. 15. TEDxUofSC will feature eight speakers who each have an idea worth sharing to better the community.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move
Seabreeze Marina Sale
January 16, 2020
Carolina Commercial, LLC has facilitated, for both the Buyer and the Seller, the sale of the Seabreeze Marina and the Seabreeze Office Building in Charleston, SC. Charlie Moore, SIOR CCIM…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
The Sweetery to launch new Wine Sticks portion size at national show this weekend
January 16, 2020
The family-owned bakery, The Sweetery, will be introducing a single portion size of its popular Wine Sticks line this weekend at the National Association of Specialty Foods trade show in…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: food, life, on-the-move
$20,000 NEA grant awarded to Spartanburg Philharmonic
January 16, 2020
Spartanburg Philharmonic has been approved for a $20,000 Art Works grant to support Discovering The Banjo. This project will improve the awareness within Spartanburg, and surrounding communities, of the banjo…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
South Carolina Federal names new Chief Operating Officer and Senior VP of Lending
January 16, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has named a new Chief Operating Officer and added an employee to its senior management team. Trey Gantt has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: banking-and-finance, headlines, on-the-move
Vet helps tend to others’ wounds
January 16, 2020
After being badly injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2005, Steven Diaz (in photo) was left with scars including post-traumatic stress, partial blindness, traumatic brain injury and a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
First Reliance Bank to concentrate resources on Mount Pleasant branch as sole location for the Charleston market
January 16, 2020
In concert with a banking industry trend to concentrate resources on its strongest branch locations, First Reliance Bank has announced that effective May of 2020, it will service the Charleston…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, headlines, on-the-move
Lexington High Principal Melissa Rawl plans to retire
January 16, 2020
In a staff meeting Monday (January 13) afternoon, Melissa C. Rawl, principal of Lexington High School, announced her plans to retire. Of her retirement, Lexington County School District One Superintendent…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Caldwell Constructors welcomes four employees to team of industry experts
January 16, 2020
Caldwell Constructors is proud to add Ben Chubb, Bill Jordan, Tre Kennemore, and Holly Wood to their team. All four new employees will bring their expertise and experience to Caldwell…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Infinity Marketing welcomes Erin Pappas as Media Buyer
January 16, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, welcomed its newest Media Buyer, Erin Pappas. Her addition to the team furthers the department’s growth and capabilities through skilled talent.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Bon Secours is hiring
January 16, 2020
Bon Secours is looking to add some more nurses to our staff! We’ll be hosting a hiring event on Tuesday, January 21 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
Foundation for Educational Leadership honorees announced
January 16, 2020The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its fourth annual gala on Friday, March 27, 2020, to celebrate this…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Presbyterian Communities of SC names new CEO
January 16, 2020
Former Pastor & Businessman to Lead Presbyterian Communities of SC; Rev. Dr. Franklin Fant to Assume Role June 1 After conducting a national CEO search, the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, non-profit, on-the-move
REALTORS® beat record number of closed sales in 2019
January 15, 2020
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its 2019 annual market report. The reports show 2019 as a record-breaking year for closed sales by Realtors®. At 91,140 this is the highest…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Dr. Nika White selected as local city director for national women’s empowerment organization
January 15, 2020
Walker’s Legacy, a digital platform for the professional and entrepreneurial multicultural woman, has announced Dr. Nika White as its new city director for Greenville, SC. Dr. Nika White, founder of Nika…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce forms coalition calling for business license tax reform
January 15, 2020
16 Leading Associations Representing South Carolina Businesses Call for Passage of H.4431 The SC Chamber of Commerce, SC Realtors, SC Farm Bureau, SC Manufacturers Alliance, SC Associated General Contractors, SC…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: chamber, on-the-move
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions
January 15, 2020
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions from the month of December: Sales Spartanburg: Tim Satterfield of Coldwell Banker Commercial…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Greenville Zoo staff monitoring Amur Leopard pregnancy
January 15, 2020
Over the past month, the Greenville Zoo staff has used ultrasound imaging to confirm that Jade, the zoo’s nine-year-old female Amur leopard, is pregnant and monitor the health of her…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Carrie Barnwell named Marketing Director at Palmetto Infusion
January 15, 2020
Palmetto Infusion announces that Carrie Barnwell has joined the team as Marketing Director. In this role, she will be responsible for conceiving and executing marketing strategies and tactics that drive…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
U.S. News once again names CSU top-ranked in S.C. for online bachelor’s degrees, #11 nationwide
January 15, 2020
U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 ranking for online programs lists Charleston Southern University at #11 nationally for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. This ranking represents a jump of 14 positions in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
City of Charleston to host AmeriCorps VISTA information session
January 15, 2020
The city of Charleston will host an Information Session for the 2020 AmeriCorps VISTA Site Selection Process to provide an overview of the AmeriCorps VISTA Program and review related regulations…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, on-the-move
UofSC climbs in nursing, education rankings
January 15, 2020
College of Nursing No. 1 among public institutions for online master’s programs The University of South Carolina ranks No. 1 in the nation among public universities (No. 2 overall) for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Streetlight replacement project scheduled to begin January 15
January 15, 2020
The City is partnering with Duke Energy to replace approximately 105 streetlights on Main Street, between North Street and Broad Street, with LED lights and new, uniform fixtures to match…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
