JPS Industries, Inc. (JPST) May Not Be Considering Potential Acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (HNH) to the Detriment of Its Shareholders
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating JPS Industries, Inc.’s (OTC: JPST) response to its proposed acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ: HNH). On December 30, 2014, Handy…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Collins & Lacy Expands Workers’ Compensation Practice with the Addition of Ashley R. Kirkham
January 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Ashley Kirkham has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Kirkham is an associate practicing in the area of workers’ compensation. “We are…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Settlements Affect Owners of Property With Timberline® Roofing Shingles Made Between 1998 and 2009
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Building Materials Corporation of America, also known as GAF (“BMCA”), and the law firms of Speights & Runyan, Pope and Hudgens, P.A., Larson King, LLP, and Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca, LLP…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
The YMCA of Columbia Offers Tips for Achieving New Year’s Resolutions
January 5, 2015National YMCA survey finds more than half of American adults say outside support can help keep their 2015 resolutions COLUMBIA, SC – Each year, millions of Americans resolve to get in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Columbia Office Market Activity Accelerates into 2015
January 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC Key Takeaways Rental rates are increasing significantly as the Columbia, SC office market continues to tighten. Vacancy rates are on the decline and large blocks of contiguous Class…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Two Firefighters Receive Medal of Valor
January 5, 2015Several other members of CFD honored with awards during ceremony COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins presented the Medal of Valor to Engineer Anthony Holloway and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Education, Connections, and Innovations at the SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo January 14-15, 2015in Florence
January 5, 2015FLORENCE, SC – The 3rd Annual SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo is a great opportunity to interact with 120+ top agricultural companies, get updates on the latest innovations, connect with the Who’s Who…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Richland County Month in Review: December
January 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in December: Several volunteers gathered at the retention pond at the County’s Public Works facility on Powell Road…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
South Carolina Supreme Court: Memoranda of Understanding are not contracts
January 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Do we have a contract? This question has been the source of years of litigation that culminated with a decisive victory for basic contract law and the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season.
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season. Ornaments4Orphans uses the sale of handcrafted Christmas ornaments to help combat the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Early joins OCW team
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Christie Early has joined The Old Cigar Warehouse team as the venue sales manager. A graduate of the College of Charleston and an Upstate native, Early has…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: business-services, hospitality, on-the-move
Winners named in The Woodlands at Furman Challenge 2014
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman Challenge had a new set of top finishers in 2014. On the women’s side, Octavia Childress was the top points earner in the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: health-care, non-profit, on-the-move
Ogletree Deakins Opens Milwaukee Office
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, begins the year by opening an office…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Clemson Downs and Tri-County Technical College Celebrate Healthcare Careers
January 5, 2015Tri-County Technical College officials recognize success of dozens of alumni employed by Clemson Downs Retirement Community CLEMSON, SC – Clemson Downs Retirement Community hosted officials from Pendleton-based Tri-County Technical…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
NAI Avant Facilitates ±25,252 SF Lease at 1441 Main Street, Columbia
January 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Paul Hartley SIOR and Roger Winn, recently represented Absolute Total Care, Inc., in their lease of ±25,252 square feet at 1441 Main Street…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
ILEAD USA Announces South Carolina Participants
January 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the participants and mentors from South Carolina for the upcoming ILEAD (Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover)USA sessions that kick…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
South Carolina Supreme Court: Memoranda of Understanding are not contracts
January 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Do we have a contract? This question has been the source of years of litigation that culminated with a decisive victory for basic contract law and the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Parker Poe Board Elects Ray Jones as New Member
January 3, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced today that two new attorneys have been elected to its board of directors. Partners Ray Jones and Russell Killen will…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Wilson Unveils Legislative Agenda for 2015
January 3, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after unveiling his 2015 Legislative Agenda at several press conferences across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District in West Columbia,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Pee Dee Land Trust and Black Creek Land Trust Announce Consolidation
December 31, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On December 4th, 2014 the Black Creek Land Trust and Pee Dee Land Trust finalized an agreement to consolidate their land protection efforts under the stewardship of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Hires Donna Waites
December 31, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Donna Waites to join staff as Program Director. In this role, Mrs. Waites will oversee the Foundation’s Collaboration…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Dallas Reese Returns to The Dude
December 31, 2014COLUMBIA, SC- Hometown Columbia Media is pleased to announce the return of Dallas Reese to 94.3 The Dude! Dallas left The Dude earlier this month to pursue a new job…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Richland County to Roll Out 48,000 New Roll Carts, Implement Changes to Bulk Item Pick Up
December 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – To start off the new year, Richland County is revving up its recycling efforts by delivering new roll carts to more than 48,000 residents – another huge…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
ERA Wilder Realty Expands Ranks Eleven New Associates Join Firm Focused on Growth
December 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty recently announced the addition of Tom Woodall, Joan Wald, Melissa Duvall, Vanessa Mason, Lonnie Hoke, Patricia Ortiz, Cale Ferguson, Kari Dowdy, Hollie Dowdy, Tiffani Joseph and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Cox Industries, Inc. expanding Orangeburg County operations
December 30, 2014Treated wood products manufacturer investing $11.2 million in expansion COLUMBIA, SC – Cox Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of treated outdoor wood products, is expanding its Orangeburg County operations.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Kimaka Nichols-Graham named Ellen Hines Smith Legal Services Lawyer of the Year
December 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission and South Carolina Bar Foundation named South Carolina Legal Services’ Kimaka Nichols-Graham the 2014 Ellen Hines Smith Legal Services Lawyer of the Year. The award…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Franklin Jones, Amanda Payne of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors Named One of America’s Top 250 Real Estate Teams By Real Trends
December 30, 2014Jones and Payne, of Columbia, SC, had an impressive 332.5 sides on their way to becoming one of the nation’s top professional teams COLUMBIA, SC – The Franklin Jones –…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Discover the New Year on South Carolina’s Main Street at Famously Hot New Year
December 29, 2014#FHNY 2015 announces full schedule of events COLUMBIA, SC – Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s largest free New Year’s Eve celebration, announces final plans for the street party…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Lexington Medical Center Irmo Shines in Patient Experience Awards
December 29, 2014Irmo Surgery Receives Top National Accolades WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center Irmo’s Ambulatory Surgery department has won the prestigious Guardian of Excellence and Beacon of Excellence awards for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
LCK provides Project Management Services for new AVANTech, Inc. headquarters
December 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – LCK recently completed a project management assignment to renovate 123,000 square feet for AVANTech, Inc., a comprehensive industrial water treatment solutions provider. AVANTech creates integrated solutions which…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Colliers International’s Philip Vann appointed to Board of Directors of Youth Corps
December 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Philip Vann of Colliers International has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Youth Corps. Youth Corps is a leadership training experience for 36 outstanding 9th…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
The New Digital Girl Scout Cookie Program Begins January 9
December 29, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced that for the first time in its history, girls from local troops throughout its 22 counties will…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Lockhart Power Surpasses the $1 Million Mark in Economic Development Contributions to Union County
December 29, 2014
LOCKHART, SC – Lockhart Power Company announces a record-setting $145,000 contribution of utility license tax credit funds, bringing its total to more than one million dollars reinvested in Union County since…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
County to get $50 M in investments
December 29, 2014
LANCASTER, SC – A trio of local company investments, including $21 million from health supplement company Nutramax Laboratories, were announced during Lancaster County Council’s final meeting of the year on Dec.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Lexington Medical Center Offers Free Smoking Cessation Classes
December 29, 2014First Session Begins Tuesday, January 6 in Lexington WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Are you trying to quit smoking in the New Year? Lexington Medical Center is pleased to offer a series of free…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move, uncategorized
New Year’s Day Brings Thousands of Customers to Lizard’s Thicket
December 29, 2014FLORENCE, SC – Lizard’s Thicket, which has 15 restaurants in the Midlands and its newest location in Florence, S.C., makes plans for Jan. 1, 2015 when it will serve thousands of servings of collard…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Open Enrollment Passes Midpoint, SC BlueCross Says Bring Your Documentation
December 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Halfway through Open Enrollment, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan remind individuals and families to have each person’s social security number and an estimate of their…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
District Five to hold Magnet Fair in January
December 29, 2014IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold a Magnet Fair on Jan. 8 to give families in the district another opportunity to explore magnet programs at several of its schools.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Wilson Mourns the Passing of Gov. James B. Edwards
December 29, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the passing of Governor James B. Edwards: “I am grateful to have had a lifetime of working with…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Gala Awards Nominations
December 29, 2014AWARD NOMINATIONS IRMO, SC – The 2015 Annual Gala is approaching! Each year we honor those who have contributed to the success of the greater Irmo area and the Chamber.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler | Myrtle Beach Names Interim Managing Director
December 29, 2014
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce J. Marcus Smith, Jr. ‘Marc’ has been named Interim Managing Director for…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
ERA Wilder Realty Professionals Complete Advanced Training Program
December 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Leading local sales associates Jessica Redmond, Novella Taylor, Elaine Runager, Jamie Fite, Tara Rogers, Andy Shelton, Bridget Shelton, Barbara Hudson, Jane Fenech, Sherman Jones, Elaine Katzenberger, Mark…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
McDonnell and Associates, PA announces ranking in 2014 Inc. 5000 List
December 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – McDonnell and Associates is proud to announce its ranking in the 2014 Inc. 5000 magazine. The Inc. 5000 Corporation has recognized McDonnell and Associates as being among…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
ERA Wilder Realty Professionals Complete Advanced Training Program
December 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Leading local sales associates Jessica Redmond, Novella Taylor, Elaine Runager, Jamie Fite, Tara Rogers, Andy Shelton, Bridget Shelton, Barbara Hudson, Jane Fenech, Sherman Jones, Elaine Katzenberger, Mark…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on the Passing of Gov. James B. Edwards
December 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to the news that former Governor James B. Edwards has passed away: “As someone who appreciated the opportunities and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Dollar General Helps CHA Families For The Holidays
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Dollar General Foundation will be giving away over 1000 toys to children in the Latimer Manor and Gonzales Gardens on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014. The event…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
South Carolina REALTORS® applaud final passage of legislation extending key real estate tax provisions
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On December 16, 2014, the Senate passed H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, by a vote of 76-16. South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) applaud Congressional…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Mentors Selected for Liberty Fellowship’s 11th Class
December 22, 2014
21 Exceptional Leaders Interested in Paying it Forward Drawing from their own business success and life experiences, the 21 Mentors announced today for Liberty Fellowship’s 11th class play a…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Leaphart Elementary receives national recognition
December 22, 2014IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland District Five school is one of nearly 100 schools nationwide being recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2014. Leaphart Elementary School has been named a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
BlueCross Employees and Foundation Present $17 Million to Support SC Nonprofits in 2014
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In a long tradition of statewide community service, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees and its foundation gave a total of $17.4 million to nonprofits and other institutions…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: insurance, on-the-move, philanthropy
