O’Neal Inc. promotes Gowens to SBU Leader
April 18, 2017
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has promoted Eldon Gowens to Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Leader. “We are excited to have Eldon lead this strategic market segment. …
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors announces top producers for March
April 18, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of March. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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Community partners celebrate Earth Day with activities for the whole family
April 18, 2017
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Whole Foods, and the City of Greenville are partnering to celebrate Earth Day in a daylong event that offers the entire family opportunities to reduce,…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Darrell Merkel president and CEO
April 18, 2017Darrell Merkel, who served SAFE Federal Credit Union for nearly 30 years, has returned to the credit union in the role of president and CEO. Merkel, who retired as executive…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors announces top producers for March
April 18, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of March. These agents and teams earned the highest…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Community partners celebrate Earth Day with activities for the whole family
April 18, 2017
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Whole Foods, and the City of Greenville are partnering to celebrate Earth Day in a daylong event that offers the entire family opportunities to reduce,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: environmental, on-the-move
New for Midlands Gives 2017: Early “Scheduled Giving” now open for 336 charities across the Midlands
April 18, 2017
Donors may start giving online now, leading up to 24-hour Midlands Gives challenge on May 2 There’s a new way to make an impact this year with Midlands Gives, one…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Darrell Merkel president and CEO
April 18, 2017
Darrell Merkel, who served SAFE Federal Credit Union for nearly 30 years, has returned to the credit union in the role of president and CEO. Merkel, who retired as executive…
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Sagacious Partners adds Schenk and Straus to project management roster
April 18, 2017
Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has added Will Schenk as a Project Manager and Selia Straus as a Senior Project Manager, boosting the economic development and consulting firm’s expertise in collaboration and…
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The City to host 5th annual Small Business Week Conference
April 18, 2017The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) will host the fifth annual Small Business Week Conference on Thursday, May 4, 2017, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the…
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The Marketing Beacon launches e-Commerce website for Calmettos
April 18, 2017
The Marketing Beacon, a provider of custom-developed marketing solutions designed to grow businesses, announces the launch of a new e-Commerce website for Calmettos, LLC. The site is designed to highlight…
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Richland County receives clean audit
April 17, 2017
Richland County Council met in closed session Thursday to discuss the County’s financial management amid issues raised by the County’s auditors after completing the annual audit. The results of the…
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Nakahara to perform in season finale for Youth Orchestras
April 17, 2017
Competition winners, a commission premiere, and a “surprise” guest performer will combine for the S.C. Philharmonic Youth Orchestras3:30 p.m. season finale Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Koger Center. Each…
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Tasting Notes raises record $50,000
April 17, 2017The South Carolina Philharmonic had its most successful fundraising event ever March 27, 2017 when the fifth annual Tasting Notes at the S.C. State Museum raised a net of more…
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Clemson, MUSC launch collaboration to reduce student debt, increase high-tech, health-related workforce
April 17, 2017
High-performing college students interested in health-related professions soon will be able to apply for graduate school through two innovative initiatives offered by Clemson University and the Medical University of South…
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Clemson, MUSC launch collaboration to reduce student debt, increase high-tech, health-related workforce
April 17, 2017High-performing college students interested in health-related professions soon will be able to apply for graduate school through two innovative initiatives offered by Clemson University and the Medical University of South…
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C-SPAN to Air Charleston author series event with Paul Starobin
April 17, 2017
Paul Starobin will present and discuss his new book, Madness Rules the Hour, at the Blue Bicycle Books Charleston Author Series on Friday, April 24 at High Cotton Restaurant in downtown…
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The Cassina Group adds Realtor Carroll Loewer to its team
April 17, 2017
The Cassina Group has added experienced Realtor Carroll Loewer to the company. Carroll comes to The Cassina Group more than 27 years of real estate experience. He has been a…
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Pete Harper and Bob Nuttall represented the landlord in the lease of 2,965 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
April 17, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM and Robert H. Nuttall, SIOR, CPM, represented the Landlord, Atrium Northwoods, LLC in the lease of 2,965 SF of office space in the…
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Pete Harper represented thelLandlord in the lease renewal of 1,500 SF of office space in Charleston, SC
April 17, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Six Ensign Group, LLC in the lease renewal of 1,500 SF of office space located in West Charleston Business Center…
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Furman University to hold spring commencement May 6th
April 17, 2017Alexander Stubb, a 1993 Furman University graduate and the former Prime Minister of Finland, will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its graduation exercises Saturday, May 6 at 7:30…
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GHS physician receives patient safety award
April 17, 2017
Daniel Smith, Jr, MD, medical director of Greenville Health System’s Hospice of the Foothills and Cottingham Hospice House, received the Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion Award during the annual Transforming…
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S.C. Chamber announces Business Week application deadline
April 17, 2017
The application deadline for the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Business Week is less than two weeks away. Business Week is a week-long program that brings some of the state’s…
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S.C. Chamber announces Business Week application deadline
April 17, 2017
The application deadline for the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Business Week is less than two weeks away. Business Week is a week-long program that brings some of the state’s…
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National Environmental Leadership Program – the State Electronics Challenge -Recognizes the City of Columbia, South Carolina as a 2017 Silver Award Winner
April 17, 2017
The City of Columbia, South Carolina today received a Silver award for its achievements in the State Electronics Challenge; a comprehensive nationwide environmental sustainability initiative that currently reaches more than…
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Colonial Life names top customer service employees
April 17, 2017
Forty-eight Colonial Life and Unum employees in Columbia have been recognized by the company for superior customer service. The group selected for the company’s prestigious Aspire program was chosen from…
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Simpsonville woman named DSS April Employee of the Month
April 17, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) recently established a program to recognize staff members who perform their jobs exceptionally well, go above and beyond what is expected…
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Simpsonville woman named DSS April Employee of the Month
April 17, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) recently established a program to recognize staff members who perform their jobs exceptionally well, go above and beyond what is expected…
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Flood recovery meetings provide information on registering for housing assistance
April 17, 2017
Residents affected by the historic October 2015 floods are encouraged to attend one of six public meetings Richland County will hold in May to provide information on registering to receive…
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Clemson University, MUSC launch collaboration to reduce student debt, increase high-tech, health-related workforce
April 17, 2017
High-performing college students interested in health-related professions soon will be able to apply for graduate school through two innovative initiatives offered by Clemson University and the Medical University of South…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, health-care, on-the-move
Clemson University, MUSC launch collaboration to reduce student debt, increase high-tech, health-related workforce
April 17, 2017High-performing college students interested in health-related professions soon will be able to apply for graduate school through two innovative initiatives offered by Clemson University and the Medical University of South…
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Local dentist honors late wife with scholarships for Midlands Technical College dental students
April 17, 2017“My wife said, ‘Don’t forget me,’” said Coogler. “With an endowed scholarship like this, she cannot be forgotten. This will help people indefinitely in the program.” In 2015 the Midlands…
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International, National Business Titans to talk “Crushing Corporate America”
April 17, 2017
Business titans, whose acumen in the corporate world have garnered international and national success, will speak at the SC State University School of Business’ Executive Speaker Series at noon onWednesday,…
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SC State names new athletics director
April 17, 2017
Stacy Danley, a veteran administrator, has been named athletics director at South Carolina State University, President James E. Clark announced Monday. Danley, who joins SC State after spending the last…
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South Carolina CCIM chapter honors new CCIM designees
April 17, 2017
The CCIM designation signifies expertise in the commercial real estate profession. The South Carolina CCIM Chapter has recognized 3 chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation,…
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South Carolina CCIM chapter honors new CCIM designees
April 17, 2017
The CCIM designation signifies expertise in the commercial real estate profession. The South Carolina CCIM Chapter has recognized 3 chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation,…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 17
April 17, 2017
Week of 04/14/2017 to 04/20/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 1 4,310 $98,786,705 $98,786,705 2 The Boss…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 17
April 17, 2017
Week of 04/14/2017 to 04/20/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 1 4,310 $98,786,705 $98,786,705 2 The Boss…
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Chamber Music Southeast to Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
April 17, 2017CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2016-17 Chamber Music Series on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. in…
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Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6
April 17, 2017Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6 – Market to be held first Saturdays of month through October Chapin residents will have a new place to buy fresh produce,…
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Former Gov. Jim Hodges tapped to become president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting
April 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been named as the next president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, one of the nation’s top public affairs firms. The public…
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Former Gov. Jim Hodges tapped to become president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting
April 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been named as the next president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, one of the nation’s top public affairs firms. The public…
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UofSC Open Book series to focus on writer Jonathan Franzen
April 17, 2017
The University of South Carolina’s Open Book, a popular annual series that makes top writers available to the community, will feature writer Jonathan Franzen this week. English professor Cynthia Davis…
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NAI Avant procures tenant for industrial building
April 17, 2017NAI Avant announced its client, Direct Link Courier, will occupy ±20,000 square feet of industrial space at 120 Fontaine Center Drive in Columbia. Represented by senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR,…
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Chamber Music Southeast to Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
April 17, 2017
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2016-17 Chamber Music Series on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6
April 17, 2017
Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6 – Market to be held first Saturdays of month through October Chapin residents will have a new place to buy fresh produce,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move
NAI Avant procures tenant for industrial building
April 17, 2017
NAI Avant announced its client, Direct Link Courier, will occupy ±20,000 square feet of industrial space at 120 Fontaine Center Drive in Columbia. Represented by senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR,…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. has new arrow in quiver
April 14, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) has a new high-tech weapons-system that will provide more accuracy, flexibility, and situational control during…
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HDR’s Gambrell honored as top 20 under 40 by the State Media Company
April 14, 2017Raven Gambrell, PE, project manager for HDR in Columbia, South Carolina, received The State Media Company’s 2017 top 20 under 40 honor for her professional and personal accomplishments in the…
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HDR’s Gambrell honored as top 20 under 40 by the State Media Company
April 14, 2017
Raven Gambrell, PE, project manager for HDR in Columbia, South Carolina, received The State Media Company’s 2017 top 20 under 40 honor for her professional and personal accomplishments in the…
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