State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces promotion of Richards H. Green as new Commissioner of Banking
February 11, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Richards H. Green has been promoted to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
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Spring Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project tunnel tour
February 11, 2019South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg led a delegation of South Carolina Floodwater Commission members, including Commission Chairman Thomas S. Mulliken, on a tour of the…
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SCE&G customers to see benefits of Dominion Energy-SCANA merger beginning with February bills
February 11, 2019
SCE&G implementing lower electric bills in February Further reductions in May for fuel and DSM riders Company addresses customer questions about cash refunds Beginning with the February billing cycle, customers…
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Update on major projects at MUSC and vote to approve speaker for 190th commencement
February 11, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting to review initiatives that support their tripartite mission of education,…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 11, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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Council approves spending $150,000 to assist Allen Benedict Court residents
February 11, 2019
Richland County Council is pledging $150,000 and seeking to enhance the efforts of social service agencies to aid the displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court Apartments. At its meeting Feb.…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019
By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
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YWCA Greater Charleston hires social justice and women’s empowerment coordinators
February 11, 2019
In December, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Tina L. Singleton (pictured) and Djuanna Brockington to its staff. Singleton serves as the nonprofit’s first-ever social justice coordinator, a newly created position. No stranger…
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SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders from across Palmetto state to Board of Directors
February 11, 2019
Tom McKenna – Chief Operating Officer, Thorne is pictured Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less…
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Duke Energy Carolinas program will provide South Carolina customers a new choice for solar energy
February 10, 2019
Duke Energy Carolinas is providing another affordable renewable energy option for its South Carolina customers that will enable them to see real savings in their monthly bills from the output of two…
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Old Slave Mart Museum celebrates Black History Month, open Sundays in February
February 9, 2019
In honor of Black History Month, the Old Slave Mart Museum will be open 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays in February. Additionally, city of Charleston employees and their immediate…
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SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders to Board of Directors
February 8, 2019Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less than two years after initiating a comprehensive relaunch of the…
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Volvo Car Open extends main draw wild card to Charleston native Shelby Rogers
February 8, 2019
Rogers’ first match in more than a year will be at her hometown tournament in Charleston, SC Shelby Rogers has received a wild card into the main draw of the Volvo…
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Blackbaud announces 2018 fourth quarter and full year results
February 8, 2019
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. Fourth Quarter 2018 Results Compared…
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Charleston, Greenville land investment banking firm
February 8, 2019
Global finance executives launch Charles Towne Holdings Armed with nearly a century of Wall Street and global markets experience, a collection of Charleston deal makers has partnered to create Charles Towne…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award
February 8, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 Interactive Online Survey
February 8, 2019
The City of Columbia has released a second interactive online survey in order to gather feedback on the draft recommendations of Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of…
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SCE&G gives trees to enhance Lake Murray shoreline
February 8, 2019SCE&G, a subsidiary of Dominion Energy, will provide trees to lake property owners through the Lake Murray Shoreline Habitat Enhancement Project. The giveaway will be Friday, Feb. 22, from 1-6…
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Columbia Sailing Club announces registration is now open for junior summer sailing programs
February 8, 2019Columbia Sailing Club registration is now open for the 2019 youth summer sailing program offering 7-weeks of sailing sessions for ages 7 -17, accepting all experience levels. Sailing instruction…
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World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day announces Big Daddy Kane as its 2019 headliner
February 8, 2019
World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day is proud to announce Big Daddy Kane as its headliner for 2019. A Grammy Award-winning artist who began his career in 1986 as a member…
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Santee Cooper advancing economic development in Cherokee County
February 8, 2019
Santee Cooper is providing the Gaffney Board of Public Works (GBPW) a $632,500 grant to help fund infrastructure needs at the Gaffney Industrial Park, a planned 339-acre site in Cherokee…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend
February 8, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5, 2019…
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SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders to Board of Directors
February 8, 2019
Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less than two years after initiating a comprehensive relaunch of the…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award
February 8, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 2,044 SF of Flex Space in North Charleston, SC
February 7, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord in the lease of 2,044 SF of Flex Space located at 4250 Dorchester Road in North Charleston, SC. The…
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Ashton Williams joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 7, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Ashton Williams as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Her interest in real estate was piqued when she went through her first home…
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South Carolina School Counselor and Advocate of the Year
February 7, 2019
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association announced our 2019 School Counselor Advocate of the Year, Rob Rhodes. Rhodes, the Director of School Counseling Services in Greenville County Schools has made…
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South Carolina School Counselors of the Year
February 7, 2019The Palmetto State School Counselor Association announced our 2019 School Counselors of the Year, Deborah Blume, Elementary School Counselor and Overall School Counselor of the Year and Leigh Eubanks, Middle School…
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Communications consultant joins Capital Rotary
February 7, 2019New Capital Rotary member Le Frye (center in photo) is welcomed to the club by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Lee Ann Rice after induction ceremonies Feb. 6. Frye, a…
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Old Cigar Warehouse hosts venue showcase
February 7, 2019The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…
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Infinity Marketing hires three spring interns
February 7, 2019Infinity Marketing, Greenville’s award-winning marketing agency, is delighted to welcome Doreen McKenzie, Austin McQuaid, and Ashley Melino to the team as interns for the upcoming spring semester, furthering its dedication…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
February 7, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Columbia Housing Authority Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside within the city limits. The mission of the Columbia Housing Authority is “to meet…
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Charter Institute at Erskine hosts public forum to address racial composition in schools
February 7, 2019
The Charter Institute at Erskine held a public forum to discuss racial composition in charter schools on Thursday, January 31 in Columbia. Charter school leaders, members of the South Carolina…
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Scott and Company announces new in-charge accountant
February 7, 2019
Scott and Company LLC announced the promotion of Elizabeth Burnett to in-charge accountant. Burnett joined Scott and Company LLC in 2017 as an associate. In her new role of in-charge…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall
February 7, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes eight students to the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of how…
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City to host Commercial Retention & Redevelopment orientation sessions
February 7, 2019
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities will host two public orientation sessions to discuss the Commercial Retention & Redevelopment (CRR) program. Participants will receive information on CRR and…
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City Manager Spotlight – February 2019
February 7, 2019
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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Community management leaders SCS and CAMS announce official alliance
February 7, 2019Firms join forces after years of working together in the Carolinas, expanding reach to more than 600 associations South Carolina-based community association management firm Southern Community Services (SCS) has joined…
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South Carolina staffing firm Hire Dynamics honored as industry leader for 10th consecutive year
February 7, 2019Hire Dynamics, a staffing services provider with 34 branches throughout the Southeast, is proud to receive ClearlyRated’s 2019 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for service excellence. With its…
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Capital Rotarians Hear Mid-Year Highlights
February 7, 2019At a mid-year assembly Feb. 6 to review Capital Rotary’s accomplishments to date in the 2018-2019 Rotary year, president Philip Flynn shared highlights that included: • Making $1,500 in charitable…
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TCCC recommends changes to innovative schools, teacher salary, early childhood
February 7, 2019
Lawmakers urged to make education reform a priority Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative announced the first of what will likely be a series of actions needed to support the reformation of…
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BB&T and SunTrust to combine in merger of equals
February 7, 2019
Combination of two franchises creates sixth-largest U.S. bank holding company with 275 years of combined history and culture serving clients and communities in high-growth markets Estimated net cost synergies of…
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Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., new Director of Site Development for South Carolina Power Team
February 7, 2019
South Carolina Power Team announced Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., as its new Director of Site Development. Rebecca will assist with product development efforts for SC Power Team. Her primary focus…
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Infinity Marketing hires three spring interns
February 7, 2019Infinity Marketing, Greenville’s award-winning marketing agency, is delighted to welcome Doreen McKenzie, Austin McQuaid, and Ashley Melino to the team as interns for the upcoming spring semester, furthering its dedication…
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South Carolina staffing firm Hire Dynamics honored as industry leader for 10th consecutive year
February 7, 2019
Hire Dynamics, a staffing services provider with 34 branches throughout the Southeast, is proud to receive ClearlyRated’s 2019 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for service excellence. With its…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: employment-agencies, on-the-move
Community management leaders SCS and CAMS announce official alliance
February 7, 2019
Firms join forces after years of working together in the Carolinas, expanding reach to more than 600 associations South Carolina-based community association management firm Southern Community Services (SCS) has joined…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: business-services, on-the-move
Old Cigar Warehouse hosts venue showcase
February 7, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…
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Communications consultant joins Capital Rotary
February 7, 2019
New Capital Rotary member Le Frye (center in photo) is welcomed to the club by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Lee Ann Rice after induction ceremonies Feb. 6. Frye, a…
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Capital Rotarians Hear Mid-Year Highlights
February 7, 2019
At a mid-year assembly Feb. 6 to review Capital Rotary’s accomplishments to date in the 2018-2019 Rotary year, president Philip Flynn shared highlights that included: • Making $1,500 in charitable…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
