Greenville-based Homes Urban announces new mixed-use development
January 23, 2019Homes Urban, LLC is excited to announce that it will begin construction of a mixed-use project at 100 Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia. They are working with architecture firm,…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 23
January 23, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/18/2019 to 01/24/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Week Gross Cumulative 1 Glass PG13 Universal 1 3,841 $46,504,950 $46,504,950 2 The…
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Eclipse Automation locating operations in York County
January 23, 2019
Industrial automation systems provider creating 90 new jobs . Eclipse Automation, a provider of automated systems for a variety of industries, today announced plans to locate new operations in York…
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Engenius hires new project manager
January 23, 2019Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius has hired Molly Willette-Green as a project manager. Willette-Green will lead clients through the web design production process, ensuring that deadlines are…
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Kris Muir joins Mashburn Construction Company’s Columbia office
January 23, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Kris Muir as Preconstruction Manager for the firm’s Columbia office. Kris has over a decade of construction and operations experience along with a master’s…
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RB and Diversey create strategic alliance in North American industrial and institutional cleaning market
January 23, 2019
RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser), global producer of popular consumer health, hygiene and home products, and Diversey Inc (“Diversey”), provider of efficient cleaning and hygiene technologies, today announced a strategic alliance…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 – February Public Open Houses
January 23, 2019
The City of Columbia will host two public open houses to share what the project team has learned from citizen input and research during the first phase of Columbia Compass,…
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Nine South Carolina schools selected as finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 23, 2019
Nine schools from around the state have been selected as finalists for the 2019 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and…
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Writers tackle Jackson Pollock and more at the Columbia Museum of Art
January 23, 2019CMA Writer-in-Residence Ray McManus kicking off a literary program last April Upcoming literary programs feature writers responding to art on view Literary programs are in full swing at the…
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Kevin Shwedo to continue leading S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles
January 23, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Kevin Shwedo will continue serving as executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). Executive Director Shwedo was first appointed to his…
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New names to join the Fireflies coaching staff
January 23, 2019
Mets Announce 2019 Fireflies Coaching Staff COLUMBIA, S.C.— Fireflies fans can expect to see Pedro Lopez back in the Fireflies dugout this season as manager, but he will be only one of two…
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One-of-a-kind luxury apartments to hold grand opening & ribbon cutting
January 23, 2019Mashburn Construction invites you to the following event: WHO: 1321 Lofts, Capitol Places, and Mashburn Construction WHAT: 20th Anniversary Celebration of Capitol Places with a grand opening and…
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2020 census participation key for SC
January 23, 2019
In their Jan. 23 meeting Capital Rotarians were urged to help educate, inspire and encourage South Carolinians to participate in the nation’s 2020 census. Guest speaker Doris Greene (at left…
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Engenius hires new project manager
January 23, 2019
Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius has hired Molly Willette-Green as a project manager. Willette-Green will lead clients through the web design production process, ensuring that deadlines are…
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United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Center now accepting project proposals for its annual Volunteer Week
January 23, 2019United Way of the Midlands announced it is officially accepting project proposals from local nonprofit agencies through February 5 to be considered for its annual Volunteer Week held April 8…
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Jackson acquires EMC Strategic Communications
January 23, 2019
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has acquired EMC Strategic Communications of Troy, MI. Founded as Event Management Corporation in 1983 by…
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MUSC offering virtual health care visits at no charge for duration of federal government shutdown
January 22, 2019
As the federal government shutdown continues past the 30 day mark, health care providers at MUSC are offering online medical visits at no charge to all South Carolina-based federal government…
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BB&T Fall for Greenville donates festival proceeds to local nonprofit organizations
January 22, 2019
BB&T Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $46,500 to 12 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the efforts of those organizations that committed substantial…
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SCC to host Economic Visionaries Celebration: Last call for company nominations, due on Feb. 1
January 22, 2019
Spartanburg Community College will celebrate the contributions of Upstate businesses at the annual Economic Visionaries Gala on March 21 at the Spartanburg Marriott. Four Upstate companies from Spartanburg, Union and…
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Nelson Mullins awards Diversity Scholarship to UGA law student
January 22, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded a Diversity Scholarship to Sydney Hamer, a law student at the University of Georgia School of Law. Hamer will receive a $10,000…
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Nelson Mullins awards Diversity Scholarship to USC law student
January 22, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded a Diversity Scholarship to Elaine Yap, a law student at University of South Carolina School of Law. Yap will receive a $10,000…
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RealtyLink completes funding of its first real estate investment fund
January 22, 2019RealtyLink, LLC, a full-service commercial real estate developer, announces the funding completion of the first RealtyLink Fund. The Fund is comprised of five properties with 100% occupancy in retail shopping…
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Southern First reports results for 2018
January 22, 2019Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Local meeting venue with established team ready to serve
January 22, 2019Same great team and amenities now under new ownership. Open for business! Cooperative Conference Center, formally Columbia Conference Center, is operational and ready to be your event venue of choice.…
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Associates on the rise at Stevens & Wilkinson
January 22, 2019Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced the promotion of five key team members at its Columbia, S.C. office. “Promotions are always cause for…
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Air Force cadets fly high with scholarship
January 22, 2019After winning an Air Force scholarship, Lexington District One students Collin Davis and Heath McDonald will take to the skies this year. Davis, a senior at River Bluff High, and…
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Military expert receives South Carolina’s highest award
January 22, 2019By Chris Carter COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. (Ret.) W. Thomas Smith Jr. received the ORDER OF THE PALMETTO, the highest award presented by the State of South Carolina, Jan.…
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Jackson hires Josh Harm as account representative
January 22, 2019Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Josh Harm as an account representative. Harm comes to Jackson from VantagePoint Marketing where…
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SCC welcomes Caroline Sexton as Director of Grants
January 22, 2019
Spartanburg Community College recently welcomed Caroline Sexton as the director of grants. In this role, Sexton is responsible for planning, writing, securing and managing all grant funding for the college…
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Greenville Triumph SC signs former Clemson midfielder Paul Clowes
January 22, 2019
Former Clemson midfielder Paul Clowes has signed to play for the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club in its inaugural season, pending league and federation approval. “It’s this new group of players and…
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NAI Earle Furman announces new Commercial Housing Solutions
January 22, 2019
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, announced it has launched a new specialized division called Commercial Housing Solutions. The Commercial Housing Solutions team provides companies with…
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Myers named managing partner at Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
January 22, 2019Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A. announces that Stanley L. Myers, Sr. has been named as the firm’s managing partner, effective January 1, 2019. Myers succeeds James Edward Bradley as managing…
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Third Annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta coming back to Greenville
January 22, 2019The third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, is coming back to downtown Greenville. Produced by High Spirits Events, this high-energy is set to take…
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The Cliffs names Corbett Rourk executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy
January 22, 2019The Cliffs is pleased to announce Chef Corbett Rourk has been named executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy, located just outside Greenville. In this role he leads the culinary…
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Bobbitt expands Columbia office to meet increasing demand for commercial design build services
January 22, 2019Bobbitt Design Build recently moved its South Carolina headquarters to a new location at 1927 Thurmond Mall Blvd, Suite #102, near downtown Columbia. Outgrowing its previous facility, Bobbitt required a…
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Infinity Marketing unveils new website for Greenwood Capital
January 22, 2019Infinity Marketing has launched a refreshed website for its client, Greenwood Capital. Greenwood Capital’s website was revamped with an optimized user experience that reflects the local and global aspects of…
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ROI Commercial sells retail building on Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
January 22, 2019ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, sold a 7500 square foot building at 5076 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington SC for $550,100. The retail building, part of the McCauley…
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Jackson hires Josh Harm as account representative
January 22, 2019
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Josh Harm as an account representative. Harm comes to Jackson from VantagePoint Marketing where…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Local meeting venue with established team ready to serve
January 22, 2019
Same great team and amenities now under new ownership. Open for business! Cooperative Conference Center, formally Columbia Conference Center, is operational and ready to be your event venue of choice.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hospitality, on-the-move
ROI Commercial sells retail building on Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
January 22, 2019
ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, sold a 7500 square foot building at 5076 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington SC for $550,100. The retail building, part of the McCauley…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Air Force cadets fly high with scholarship
January 22, 2019
After winning an Air Force scholarship, Lexington District One students Collin Davis and Heath McDonald will take to the skies this year. Davis, a senior at River Bluff High, and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Third Annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta coming back to Greenville
January 22, 2019
The third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, is coming back to downtown Greenville. Produced by High Spirits Events, this high-energy is set to take…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: food, on-the-move
The Cliffs names Corbett Rourk executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy
January 22, 2019
The Cliffs is pleased to announce Chef Corbett Rourk has been named executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy, located just outside Greenville. In this role he leads the culinary…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: food, on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Associates on the rise at Stevens & Wilkinson
January 22, 2019
Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced the promotion of five key team members at its Columbia, S.C. office. “Promotions are always cause for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
Southern First reports results for 2018
January 22, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Infinity Marketing unveils new website for Greenwood Capital
January 22, 2019
Infinity Marketing has launched a refreshed website for its client, Greenwood Capital. Greenwood Capital’s website was revamped with an optimized user experience that reflects the local and global aspects of…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Military expert receives South Carolina’s highest award
January 22, 2019
By Chris Carter COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. (Ret.) W. Thomas Smith Jr. received the ORDER OF THE PALMETTO, the highest award presented by the State of South Carolina, Jan.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
RealtyLink completes funding of its first real estate investment fund
January 22, 2019
RealtyLink, LLC, a full-service commercial real estate developer, announces the funding completion of the first RealtyLink Fund. The Fund is comprised of five properties with 100% occupancy in retail shopping…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Myers named managing partner at Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
January 22, 2019
Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A. announces that Stanley L. Myers, Sr. has been named as the firm’s managing partner, effective January 1, 2019. Myers succeeds James Edward Bradley as managing…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: headlines, law, on-the-move
MUSC ranks No. 13 on Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
January 21, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked No. 13 out of 500 organizations on the Forbes 2019 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, MUSC…
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