Ed Mullins to be honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year on February 21
February 20, 2019United Way of the Midlands will honor Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at the annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award…
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SC’s best and brightest in hospitality honored at Stars of SC Hospitality Awards
February 20, 2019The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) honored the best of the industry at the annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards. The winners were recognized at a…
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Hammond School math team wins SCISA State High School Competition
February 20, 2019
Members of the upper school’s math team earn first place out of 61 teams in the South Carolina Independent School Association Division I State High School math meet. Ogunfowora wins…
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Ed Mullins to be honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year on February 21
February 20, 2019
United Way of the Midlands will honor Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at the annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award…
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EngenuitySC and Richland One more than double number of “Dress to Impress” showcases for 2019
February 20, 2019Popular program continues mission to make soft skills fashionable for all students EngenuitySC and Richland One today announced the expansion of the popular “Dress to Impress” showcase, an annual program…
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Historic Columbia | Summer Camp
February 19, 2019
Looking for a summer camp packed full of fun, history, and slime? We got it dude! Campers ages 8 to 12 are invited to take an adventure through the ‘90s…
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CARTA cuts ribbon on solar-powered shelter
February 19, 2019The Charleston Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) cut the ribbon on a new solar-powered shelter at the corner of Dorchester Road and Purcell Drive in North Charleston. The event marked the final installation in…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 18
February 19, 2019
Week of 02/15/2019 to 02/21/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part PG Warner Bros. 2 4303 $20,804,670 $69,228,853…
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Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 2,332 SF of Office Space in Downtown Charleston, SC
February 19, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the Landlord, Nubox Properties, LLC in the lease of 2,332 SF of Office space located…
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Charleston Office Advisors represented the landlord in the lease of 2,045 SF of office space in Downtown Charleston, SC
February 19, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the Landlord, 1166 King, LLC in the lease of 2,045 SF of office space located…
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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2019/2020
February 19, 2019
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2020 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.) Applications are due by…
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FUEL hires designer Roxy Bartz as Graphic Designer
February 19, 2019
FUEL, a marketing agency headquartered in downtown Greenville, SC and specializing in both digital and traditional services, has hired Roxy Bartz as Graphic Designer. Roxy will support many of FUEL’s…
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Kim Eades joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 19, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kim Eades as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Her previous experience as the Director of Sales and Community Outreach for Table 301…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $327,000 to 14 South Carolina nonprofits to launch innovative projects
February 19, 2019Fifth year of the Connected Communities grants will fund innovative projects within the community Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, awarded $327,000 to 14 Connected Communities…
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Maxwood Furniture, Inc. locating new distribution center in Marion County
February 19, 2019
Furniture Manufacturer and Distributor Creating 21 New Jobs Maxwood Furniture, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to locate its new distribution center in Marion County.…
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Jamie Dowtin returns to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
February 19, 2019Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announced Jamie Stancil Dowtin has returned to the Foundation as events director for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands. In her role at the Foundation, Dowtin will manage…
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HUB Carolinas announces Suzanne Flynn as Client Services Consultant
February 19, 2019Insurance brokerage in the Southeast adds talent to manage relationships across Carolinas HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces 2019 Board of Directors
February 19, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the 2019 Board of Directors. Executives from the business community serve as volunteer leaders to enhance the Chamber and the economic environment for those…
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Bosch Community Foundation supports STEM education at Greenville Technical College
February 19, 2019
A $12,000 grant from the Bosch Community Foundation is providing scholarship assistance for 22 high school students enrolled in Greenville Technical College STEM courses. The students are taking the classes…
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SCRA announces seven new Client Companies
February 19, 2019
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for funding. Coastal…
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LS3P congratulates Brian Wurst, FAIA on elevation to Fellowship in the AIA
February 19, 2019LS3P congratulates Vice President and Principal Brian Wurst, FAIA, on his elevation to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the organization’s highest member honor which recognizes exemplary contributions…
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Complete PR wins four AVA Digital Awards
February 19, 2019Telling the story of a race with 10,000 rubber ducks, an Instagram account for a growing real estate firm, our weekly blog and our newsletter earned Complete PR four AVA…
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TD Charitable Foundation contributes $50,000 to Greenville Housing Fund
February 19, 2019(from left): Tammy Hoy Hawkins, interim director of the Greenville Housing Fund; Deborah McKetty, president and CEO of Community Works; Renee Lean of Southernside; Lillian Brock Flemming, Greenville city councilwoman;…
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BJU announces The Beneth Peters Jones Memorial Scholarship
February 19, 2019
Bob Jones University recently announced the creation of The Beneth Peters Jones Memorial Scholarship in honor of the memory of Beneth Peters Jones, the late wife of former BJU president…
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HUB Carolinas announces Suzanne Flynn as Client Services Consultant
February 19, 2019
Insurance brokerage in the Southeast adds talent to manage relationships across Carolinas HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that…
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LS3P congratulates Brian Wurst, FAIA on elevation to Fellowship in the AIA
February 19, 2019
LS3P congratulates Vice President and Principal Brian Wurst, FAIA, on his elevation to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the organization’s highest member honor which recognizes exemplary contributions…
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Jamie Dowtin returns to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
February 19, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announced Jamie Stancil Dowtin has returned to the Foundation as events director for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands. In her role at the Foundation, Dowtin will manage…
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South Carolina’s Hire Dynamics names Jon Neff as Chief Operating Officer
February 19, 2019Co-Founder and CFO who Helped Drive Staffing Company’s Recognition as a Ten-Time Best of Staffing® Honoree Accepts Expanded Role Hire Dynamics, the fifth largest commercial staffing company in the Southeast…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $327,000 to 14 South Carolina nonprofits to launch innovative projects
February 19, 2019Fifth year of the Connected Communities grants will fund innovative projects within the community Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, awarded $327,000 to 14 Connected Communities…
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Complete PR wins four AVA Digital Awards
February 19, 2019
Telling the story of a race with 10,000 rubber ducks, an Instagram account for a growing real estate firm, our weekly blog and our newsletter earned Complete PR four AVA…
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Lee & Associates Charleston lease of 2,600 SF located at Highway 176, Goose Creek
February 18, 2019
William Sherrod CCIM, with Lee & Associates Charleston, represented Friendly Smiles Dentistry, LLC in the leasing of approximately 2,600 SF of retail/office space located at the planned Goose Creek Village…
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Tourism in South Carolina breaks records
February 18, 2019
Tourism is now a $22.6 billion industry in South Carolina, representing a $1.4 billion increase over the previous year and a 50 percent increase since 2010, according to estimates released…
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CCSD’s Susan Friedrich receives national honor
February 18, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Susan Friedrich is the Coalition on Adult Basic Education’s (COABE) 2019 Outstanding Administrator of the Year. Friedrich, who is CCSD’s Director…
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EdVenture names new President & CEO
February 18, 2019
EdVenture, the Southeast’s largest children’s museum, is excited to announce that Lisa W. Hailey has been named as its new President and CEO. Ms. Hailey, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth…
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Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions by the Department of Computer Science at USC Beaufort
February 18, 2019Materials Assembly and Design Excellence in South Carolina (MADE in SC) is South Carolina’s five-year, $20 million award funded by the National Science Foundation and managed by the SC EPSCoR…
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Registration opens for Charleston’s 4th Annual Tillman Honor Run
February 18, 2019The Arizona State University (ASU) South Carolina Alumni Club is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Charleston Honor Run taking place on April 27, 2019 at MUSC Health…
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YWCA Greater Charleston launches six new tech clubs for girls
February 18, 2019In November 2016, YWCA Greater Charleston launched Charleston’s first Girls Who Code club for middle school girls. With the success of that pilot program and three more girls’ coding clubs…
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Infinity Marketing expands media partnership with Clayton
February 18, 2019Infinity Marketing, an award-winning marketing firm, supports Clayton with the media strategy and execution of its Prefabulous® Campaign. “Through Infinity’s fully integrated strategy and execution, we are confident in our…
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Upstate Run & Roll 5K to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina – March 30
February 18, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) is hosting its annual Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as Run For Thought, on Saturday, March 30 from 8 to…
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Summer day camp at Greenville Tech expands offerings for 2019
February 18, 2019
Greenville Technical College’s Adventure Tech summer day camps for middle schoolers returns for the 2019 season with new camp offerings – drones, coding, pet care, sustainable gardening and personal radio,…
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Columbia’s Blue Bike Program expanding with the assistance of The COMET
February 18, 2019
Columbia’s bike share system, Blue Bike SC, will grow by 8 fully functional, docked stations this year as part of the program’s expansion funded by a $250,000 Federal Transit Administration grant…
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Communications professional joins TCCC staff
February 18, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative has expanded its staff by hiring Amanda Kowal as Communications and Administration Associate, a part-time position that reports to the Director of Communications and Operations. Kowal…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar celebrates National Margarita Day on Friday, February 22
February 18, 2019
In honor of National Margarita Day on Friday, February 22, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant, Summerville, and Downtown will be offering $5 margarita specials throughout the day and…
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Floodwater Commissioner honored by ARMY NORTH representative
February 18, 2019By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tom Mullikin, recently appointed chairman of the South Carolina Floodwater Commission (SCFC), was honored by Col. Bill Connor, senior representative of U.S. ARMY NORTH…
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Igor Luzinov awarded Kentwool Distinguished Professorship in Natural Fibers
February 18, 2019
Igor Luzinov of Clemson University today became the first recipient of the Kentwool Distinguished Professorship in Natural Fibers, an honor named for a 176-year-old textile company that remains committed to…
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Kyle Brinkman named chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering
February 18, 2019
A Clemson University alumnus who traveled the world and worked at Savannah River National Lab before returning to his alma mater as an associate professor is taking the helm of…
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NAI Columbia arranges ±4,577 square foot restaurant lease in Columbia
February 18, 2019NAI Columbia Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease transaction of the former Applebee’s Restaurant at 245 Oneil Court in Columbia, SC. The new…
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NAI Columbia arranges ±4,577 square foot restaurant lease in Columbia
February 18, 2019
NAI Columbia Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease transaction of the former Applebee’s Restaurant at 245 Oneil Court in Columbia, SC. The new…
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Upstate Run & Roll 5K to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina – March 30
February 18, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) is hosting its annual Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as Run For Thought, on Saturday, March 30 from 8 to…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: health-care, non-profit, on-the-move
Registration opens for Charleston’s 4th Annual Tillman Honor Run
February 18, 2019The Arizona State University (ASU) South Carolina Alumni Club is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Charleston Honor Run taking place on April 27, 2019 at MUSC Health…
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