Honda of Columbia Sponsors “Autos for Opportunities” Billboard Blitz
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Honda of Columbia is giving The Cooperative Ministry’s Autos for Opportunities program a huge boost. From now through the end of November, The Midlands car dealership is sponsoring…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
United Way of the Midlands requests volunteer data for federal disaster funding
October 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is asking for the community’s help in collecting volunteer-service data on behalf of Richland County and City of Columbia to help secure a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
NBSC to provide financial assistance to three organiations for flood recovery
October 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced that it will make a cash donation to the Low Country South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross, United…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
NAI Avant represents purchaser in medical building condo sale in North Charleston, SC
October 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Senior Broker Robert King secured the sale of medical space located at 9295-C Medical Plaza Drive in North Charleston, SC. The building, previously owned by PR…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
NAI Avant represents purchaser in medical building condo sale in North Charleston, SC
October 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Senior Broker Robert King secured the sale of medical space located at 9295-C Medical Plaza Drive in North Charleston, SC. The building, previously owned by PR…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Nupi Americas, Inc. establishing operations in Lowcountry
October 22, 2015
Company Investing $4.9 Million to Establish a Warehousing and Distribution Facility in Hampton County HAMPTON COUNTY, SC – Nupi Americas, Inc., a North American subsidiary of Nupi Industrie Italiane,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Consumers’ Choice Health Insurance Company agrees to wind down its operations
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Consumers’ Choice Health Insurance Company (Consumers’ Choice) has agreed to a voluntary run-off and will not offer health insurance coverage in 2016. “This was a difficult decision…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: insurance, on-the-move
Richland County First to grant tax extension in wake of natural disaster
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Richland County announced that the South Carolina Department of Revenue approved its plan to extend property tax payment deadlines (for non-vehicle taxes) an additional 30 days.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. Dec. 31
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Ms. Lauryn Hill, the music world icon and five time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, will headline the free Famously Hot New Year celebration in downtown Columbia, S.C. on December…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Communication Scholarship honors Eugenia McAlpine Lewis
October 22, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – Oct. 22, 2015 – The family of a trailblazing advocate for Coker College has established the Eugenia McAlpine Lewis Endowed Scholarship in Communications. Beth Stanzione, Lewis’ daughter,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
City of Columbia Municipal Election Tuesday, November 3, 2015
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Elections & Voter Registration Office will open for absentee voting onSaturday, October 24, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 2020 Hampton Street.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Additional disaster recovery center opens in Calhoun County to help South Carolina flood survivors
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A new disaster recovery center is open in St. Matthews to help South Carolina flood survivors. This Calhoun County center is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
South State Bank announces Disaster Recovery Loan programs
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the recent floods in South Carolina, South State Bank has developed disaster recovery loan programs to provide relief to individuals who live in the communities…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
Mayor Steve Benjamin endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference in front of Columbia City Hall, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin formally endorsed local non-profit leader Andy Smith for the Councilmember at-large seat in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Rogers Lewis Attorneys Walker, Blake and McCants Named to 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands
October 22, 2015Three attorneys at Rogers Lewis Law Firm have been named to Columbia Business Monthly 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Shaun Blake, John McCants and Drew Walker have been recognized…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
NAI Avant facilitates sale of industrial building in Cayce, SC
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently sold a ±8,400 industrial facility in the heart of Cayce’s warehouse district. The building, 1139 Walter Price Drive, sits on…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Gary C. Davis designated A “Premier Advisor” by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
October 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated Gary C. Davis, Managing Director, as a member of the firm’s Premier Advisors Program, a distinction…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Winners announced in the inaugural Reedy Reels Film Festival
October 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Four films were honored at the inaugural Reedy Reels Film Festival over the weekend at CU-ICAR. In the Documentary category, “Naleena” by Luigi Storto of Teramo, Italy…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Greater Lexington Chamber CEO Randy Halfacre to Retire
October 22, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today that President and CEO Randy Halfacre has decided to retire effective at the end of the year. Halfacre’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: chamber, on-the-move
Vista Neighborhood Association to Host City Council Candidate Forum
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Vista Neighborhood Association will host a city council candidate forum for at-large candidates in the Nov. 3 election at City Club at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Rooftop Rhythms set to honor officer Greg Alia, Oct. 29
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Rooftop Rhythms, hosted by the City of Forest Acres, the popular, free neighborhood event, offering local food and local businesses celebrating the City of Forest Acres, will take…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
S&R Storage Buildings to better serve customers with U-Haul
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that S&R Storage Buildings has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2015, Columbia, SC
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the top producers for the third quarter of 2015 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior broker…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Gov. Nikki Haley announces next Department of Transportation Secretary
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Christy Hall as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). “Many of you know Christy Hall – she has been…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Riley Institute announces 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley Excellence Award
October 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A program aimed at attracting the best and brightest South Carolina students to teaching has won the 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. Furman…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move
Vista Neighborhood Association to Host City Council Candidate Forum
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Vista Neighborhood Association will host a city council candidate forum for at-large candidates in the Nov. 3 election at City Club at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Rogers Lewis Attorneys Walker, Blake and McCants Named to 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands
October 22, 2015Three attorneys at Rogers Lewis Law Firm have been named to Columbia Business Monthly 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Shaun Blake, John McCants and Drew Walker have been recognized…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Greater Lexington Chamber CEO Randy Halfacre to Retire
October 22, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today that President and CEO Randy Halfacre has decided to retire effective at the end of the year. Halfacre’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: chamber, on-the-move
NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2015, Columbia, SC
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the top producers for the third quarter of 2015 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior broker…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Rooftop Rhythms set to honor officer Greg Alia, Oct. 29
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Rooftop Rhythms, hosted by the City of Forest Acres, the popular, free neighborhood event, offering local food and local businesses celebrating the City of Forest Acres, will take…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
NAI Avant facilitates sale of industrial building in Cayce, SC
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently sold a ±8,400 industrial facility in the heart of Cayce’s warehouse district. The building, 1139 Walter Price Drive, sits on…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Mayor Steve Benjamin endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference in front of Columbia City Hall, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin formally endorsed local non-profit leader Andy Smith for the Councilmember at-large seat in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Lexington Medical Center announces new leadership team
October 21, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce three new leadership positions at the hospital. Lexington Medical Center has named Melinda Kruzner as Executive Vice President, Roger Sipe…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
The Governor’s School for Science and Math announces new president
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) welcomes its newest president in the School’s 28-year history, Dr. Hector E. Flores. Dean of Graduate studies…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
SCPA achieves first quarter TEU growth of nearly 10 percent
October 21, 2015
New economic study attributes 1 in 8 Upstate South Carolina jobs to Port operations CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) saw strong container volume growth during the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, transportation
Jerome Moisan joins Blackbaud’s executive leadership team as International Business Unit President
October 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB), the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, announced Jerome Moisan has joined the company’s Executive Leadership Team as president of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: business-services, on-the-move
Yandle elected President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Eddie Yandle of Executive Construction Homes, Inc. was elected as 2016 President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA), formerly the Home Builders Association…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
EdVenture to host 50th anniversary celebration of Head Start
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to host the 50th anniversary celebration of Head Start on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EdVenture will provide…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move
Iconic King and Calhoun Redevelopment 100% leased, NAI Avant represents landlord in Downtown Charleston, SC
October 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that the King and Calhoun redevelopment is 100% leased with three tenants open for business and two more set to open in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Courtnay Thompson named Director of Plan Operations and Administration at Select Health of South Carolina
October 21, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina announced today that it has appointed Courtnay Thompson as Director of Plan Operations and Administration. Thompson, a registered nurse who began her…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: health-care, insurance, on-the-move
USC Dance Company rises to the challenge of staging classic ballet Sylvia in Fall Concert
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The UofSC Dance Company will take on a mix of beloved classics and expressive new works in its Fall concert, On Pointe, November 12-13 at the Koger…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move, the-arts
Richland County flood information update
October 21, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC Helping Pets Return Home: Richland County and the City of Columbia are helping reunite displaced pets with their owners. If you are housing a displaced pet, please…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Pacolet Milliken and Montgomery Development form Partnership
October 21, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with Montgomery Development, a newly formed land development company started by John Montgomery, former vice president of real…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics establishes first nationally-credentialed youth apprenticeship program in Anderson County
October 21, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Glen Raven Custom Fabrics established a registered youth apprenticeship program for Machine Operators.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Lee & Associates Charleston subleases 1,205 SF of office space in Mount Pleasant, SC
October 21, 2015
Mt PLEASANT, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Sublessor, United Commerce Group, Inc., in the sublease of 1,205 SF office space located at 3850 Bessemer Rd, Unit 120,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
South Carolina History Day Teacher selected for national program
October 21, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Ine Marion Touzel is one of 18 middle and high school educators selected by National History Day (NHD) to participate in Understanding Sacrifice, a highly competitive, year-long…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Frampton Construction secures contract with Cardinal Ventures to build new senior living facility
October 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, recently secured a contract…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Wounded Warrior Project awards Palmetto Carriage Works with honorary plaque
October 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On October 15, Palmetto Carriage Works hosted 52 Wounded Warriors at the Big Red Barn and toured them around the historic city. The soldiers awarded Palmetto Carriage…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: government, non-profit, on-the-move
