South Korean chemical manufacturer to locate new operations in Richland County
January 21, 2019
Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a specialty chemical manufacturer of raw materials and subsidiary of Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. Ltd., announced plans to locate its new production operations in Richland County.…
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Fireflies Release 2019 Promotional Calendar and Game Times
January 21, 2019
Fireflies 2019 Home Schedule Features Giveaways and 20 Fireworks Shows The Columbia Fireflies today released game times, a full promotional calendar and fireworks show dates for the 2019 season. Opening…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes three interns for spring
January 21, 2019High Spirits Hospitality has added three interns for the spring season, Rachel Ritter, Morgan Moja and Meg McAnally. Rachel Ritter joins the hospitality group as the social media and marketing…
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SCBIO announces 2019 Executive Committee for state’s life sciences organization board of directors
January 21, 2019Leadership team provides strategic blend of economic development, industry, higher education expertise SCBIO has announced its 2019 Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2018 meeting…
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Lisa R. Claxton joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 21, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that veteran labor and employment lawyer Lisa R. Claxton has joined the firm as Special Counsel in the Greenville office. Lisa has extensive experience investigating, researching,…
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Director Jerry Adger to continue leading S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
January 21, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Jerry Adger will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS). Director Adger was originally appointed…
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Creative agency Brains on Fire announces successful transfer of ownership
January 21, 2019
Creative agency and certified B Corporation, Brains On Fire Inc., has announced the successful transfer of ownership from Founder and President Robbin Phillips, to Chief Financial Officer, Brandy Amidon, and Los Angeles…
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Alan de Souza wins PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Carolina Classic
January 21, 2019In his career-first PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour event, Alan de Souza (Taubate, Brazil) went a flawless 2-for-2 to win the Carolina Classic inside Colonial Life Arena. The only…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank announces food distributions for federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown
January 21, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to fight hunger in coastal South Carolina, announced today that it will conduct food distributions for federal employees who are furloughed or who…
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SCBIO announces 2019 Executive Committee for state’s life sciences organization board of directors
January 21, 2019
Leadership team provides strategic blend of economic development, industry, higher education expertise SCBIO has announced its 2019 Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2018 meeting…
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Lisa R. Claxton joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 21, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that veteran labor and employment lawyer Lisa R. Claxton has joined the firm as Special Counsel in the Greenville office. Lisa has extensive experience investigating, researching,…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes three interns for spring
January 21, 2019
High Spirits Hospitality has added three interns for the spring season, Rachel Ritter, Morgan Moja and Meg McAnally. Rachel Ritter joins the hospitality group as the social media and marketing…
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All-new 2020 Cadillac XT6 coming to Charleston later this year
January 21, 2019Baker Cadillac Anticipates Strong Performance for Luxurious New Cadillac Crossover Tommy Baker, Owner and President of Baker Motor Company, with award-winning dealerships in Charleston, SC and Wilmington, NC, looks forward…
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Greenville Theatre announces new name
January 20, 2019
After over a year of surveys and community interviews, Greenville Little Theatre Board of Directors has voted unanimously to change its name to Greenville Theatre effective immediately. Greenville Theatre will transition for…
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Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center
January 19, 2019Auto glass supplier creating 70 new jobs Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in…
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District sends 16 to elementary honor choir
January 19, 2019A record number of Lexington District One elementary students received an invitation to a prestigious state honor choir. Sixteen students — Deerfield Elementary’s Maddyn S. Campbell and Chloe C. Esbensen;…
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District sends 16 to elementary honor choir
January 19, 2019
A record number of Lexington District One elementary students received an invitation to a prestigious state honor choir. Sixteen students — Deerfield Elementary’s Maddyn S. Campbell and Chloe C. Esbensen;…
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Prisma Health Richland Hospital receives ‘No Baby Unhugged’ grant
January 18, 2019
Prisma Health Richland Hospital has received the Huggies® No Baby Unhugged grant – a $10,000 award to support or establish hugging programs, where hospital volunteers hold newborns whose parents may…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces South Carolina’s next Adjutant General
January 18, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Major General R. Van McCarty will be South Carolina’s next Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. McCarty will become the first Adjutant General appointed by a governor…
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Truematter Director of Content Strategy Bailey Lewis to speak at User Experience Professionals Association International Conference
January 18, 2019Bailey Lewis, director of content strategy at user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak at the User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA) International Conference on June 25, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona.…
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Postlewait receives Patriot Award
January 18, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to announce Superintendent Dr. Gerrita Postlewait is receiving the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award. She was nominated by Rich…
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Richland One Partners with Rubik’s® Cube on first-ever “speedcubing” competition
January 18, 2019On January 26, students from across Richland One will pick up one of the most popular puzzles in modern history, the Rubik’s® Cube, to compete in the school district’s first-ever…
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Grab a seat & a great read on future rides with The COMET
January 18, 2019Get ready to catch your next read on The COMET. Richland Library is carpooling with the local transit service to offer a traveling collection, titled Books on the Bus. Starting…
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Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of two new businesses
January 18, 2019The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the opening of two…
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Richland One Partners with Rubik’s® Cube on first-ever “speedcubing” competition
January 18, 2019
On January 26, students from across Richland One will pick up one of the most popular puzzles in modern history, the Rubik’s® Cube, to compete in the school district’s first-ever…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Grab a seat & a great read on future rides with The COMET
January 18, 2019
Get ready to catch your next read on The COMET. Richland Library is carpooling with the local transit service to offer a traveling collection, titled Books on the Bus. Starting…
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Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of two new businesses
January 18, 2019The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the opening of two…
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Truematter Director of Content Strategy Bailey Lewis to speak at User Experience Professionals Association International Conference
January 18, 2019
Bailey Lewis, director of content strategy at user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak at the User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA) International Conference on June 25, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona.…
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Wofford to construct new student residence hall
January 17, 2019
Wofford College has announced plans to construct a new 150-bed student residence hall in a prime location in the heart of campus. Construction on Jerome Johnson Richardson Hall, named in honor…
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O’Neal Inc. hires HR & Operations Coordinator
January 17, 2019
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Sarah Hoffman as HR & Operations Coordinator. Hoffman has more than 4 years of human resources support experience in…
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AMCOL-RevMD develop groundbreaking technology
January 17, 2019
AMCOL Systems, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in patient experience and revenue cycle optimization services, and RevMD Partners, LLC., an industry leading technology enabled revenue cycle services company, have together…
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BHSA recognizes Legislators of the Year
January 17, 2019
Senator Kevin Johnson was awarded the Behavioral Health Services Association (BHSA) Legislator of the Year for the SC Senate and Representative Richard “Richie” Yow was recognized as the Legislator of…
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Tony K. Cox named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Tony K. Cox, of Horry County, was named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in…
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Robert D. “Robby” Robbins named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Robert D. “Robby” Robbins, of Summerville, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in Columbia.…
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Housing for All – Mount Pleasant announces executive hires
January 17, 2019Housing for All – Mount Pleasant, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to fostering attainable housing efforts in South Carolina’s fourth-largest municipality, is pleased to announce two executive hires to meet…
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Caldwell Commercial announces lease renewal at 1014 Bankton Circle
January 17, 2019Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial, announces the 4,048SF expansion of MedTrust at 1014 Bankton Circle, Hanahan, SC. MedTrust is mobile healthcare provider with a business model focused on serving…
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Spring Leadership Discovery applications now open
January 17, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for Leadership Discovery until February 15. The 3-month Spring program begins in March and graduates in June. Leadership Discovery is an innovative and skills-based leadership program that…
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Frampton Construction adds two new hires to Charleston and Charlotte offices
January 17, 2019
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services, has added Rik Blanz as senior field manager and Parker…
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Historic Charleston Foundation, City of Charleston kick off Dutch Dialogues Charleston
January 17, 2019
Representatives from Historic Charleston Foundation, the City of Charleston and the visiting Dutch Dialogues Team announced the kick off of Dutch Dialogues® Charleston, a community-driven project that will bring together…
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Career and technology education opens doors for all CCSD Students
January 17, 2019A recent Talent Demand Study presented to the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees showed that strong job growth is making it increasingly harder to fill open positions…
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Citadel bands with four other universities to tackle ocean health/climate change issues
January 17, 2019
Oceans, human health; climate change focus of unique new $5.7 million alliance The first multi-academic institution center in South Carolina to study the effects of ocean health-related illness and the…
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Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center
January 17, 2019Auto Glass Supplier Creating 70 New Jobs Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in…
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Gov. McMaster, Senate President Peeler, House Speaker Lucas request state agency to develop new education funding formula
January 17, 2019Governor Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas penned a letter to Frank Rainwater, Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA)…
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Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems earns cyber security certification
January 17, 2019
Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems has completed training and is now certified as an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). This certification is the globally accepted standard of achievement for experienced…
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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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Central Carolina REALTORS® Association elects Charles Caughman 2019 President
January 17, 2019REALTOR® leader to spearhead organization of more than 2,600 members Charles Caughman, Broker in Charge/Owner of Weichert REALTORS® Caughman Co., was inducted as 2019 President of the Central Carolina REALTORS®…
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NAI Columbia launches new partnership
January 17, 2019NAI Columbia, a full service commercial real estate firm, officially launched on January 1, 2019. The new company is a partnership with NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and eight local…
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Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team Honors Local Law Enforcement Champions for their Outstanding Contributions
January 17, 2019
On January 16, 2019 the Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET) and the Law Enforcement Advisory Council (LEAC) hosted an event to recognize five local law enforcement officers for their outstanding…
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Racket, Inc. launches revolutionary Karaoke Video & Photo Booth
January 17, 2019Racket Studios is evolving event entertainment with the launch of the first booth that combines Karaoke Video Recording, Video Messaging with an interactive Photo Booth: Karaoke Video Recording – Guests can…
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Thousands of school choice supporters to rally at South Carolina capitol building
January 17, 2019
Thousands of South Carolinians will celebrate National School Choice Week on Wednesday, Jan. 23. There will be a large march of students, teachers, families and advocates through downtown Columbia that concludes with a…
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