Unique Boutique Serves Cancer Survivors
October 10, 2018Capital Rotarians heard the story of a unique boutique that helps cancer survivors feel whole again from the business founders – Sherry Norris (standing in photo) and Kim Neel…
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Able SC files trademark infringement lawsuit against Office of the Treasurer
October 10, 2018
Nonprofit Focused on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Aims to Avoid Confusion with “SC Able” Savings Program Able South Carolina (Able SC), a statewide nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities to live…
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Linde Hydraulics Corporation establishing new facility in York County
October 9, 2018
Linde Hydraulics Corporation, a global manufacturer of hydraulic and electronic drive systems, today announced plans to locate new production operations in York County. The company’s $13.4 million investment is projected…
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RIDE THE VOTE! The COMET to offer free service on Election Day
October 9, 2018
The COMET’s regular transit service will be free on Election Day, November 6, 2018. This effort is to assist in mobility on Election Day by eliminating fares as an economic…
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Lexington Sheriff spokesman earns national certification
October 9, 2018
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s captain of public information has earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s highest certification for public information officers. Capt. Adam Myrick completed three weeks of…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 interactive online survey
October 9, 2018
The City of Columbia has released an interactive online survey in order to gather information for Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s comprehensive plan. This 12…
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Palmetto Health partners with MUSC Health, Sumter School District and the SC Telehealth Alliance to expand school-based telehealth in Sumter County schools
October 9, 2018
Palmetto Health is joining MUSC Health, Sumter School District and the SC Telehealth Alliance to offer education and clinical telehealth services to Sumter County students in select schools. To kick-off…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Marion County
October 9, 2018
Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with five new solar facilities in Marion County. The company is…
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1,188 Animals adopted during Pick Me! SC
October 9, 2018
More than 1,188 animals have new homes today, after a history-making statewide adoption event: Pick Me! SC. 50 locations, including animal shelters, rescues and Petco stores, combined forces and invited…
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New breast cancer prevention options: Is genetic testing right for you?
October 9, 2018
Since 1985, the U.S. has dedicated the month of October to a national focus on the screening, prevention and survivors of breast cancer. The increased focus on education, screening and…
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One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief
October 9, 2018Over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery…
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Independently-owned Village Idiot Pizza celebrates National Pizza Month
October 9, 2018Columbia, S.C. Hot Spot Delivers Contest with Prizes, Fall –inspired Pie and Iconic New York-Style Pizza for Fans October is National Pizza Month, and the locally and independently owned Village…
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NAI Avant closes downtown Columbia land sale
October 9, 2018NAI Avant announced the sale of ±3.0 acres of land located on Wayne Street and Pendleton Street in downtown Columbia, SC. Senior broker Mac Fanning represented the seller, Southern Regional…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session for prospective students
October 9, 2018Tuesday, October 16 The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are hosting Two Paths to…
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Five Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized as Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 9, 2018Charleston Business Magazine has released its second annual Legal Elite of the Lowcountry list. Attorneys are recognized based on peer nominations across twenty practice area categories. Rosen Hagood is pleased…
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Unique Docs Who Rock event to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
October 9, 2018Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce a spectacular musical event benefiting incredible local children. On Saturday, March 9th, the Spartanburg County Medical Society Alliance,…
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Carolina Ballet Theater names Megan Early-Soppa to Board of Directors
October 9, 2018Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that Megan Marie Early-Soppa has been selected to the Carolina Ballet Theater board of directors. Early-Soppa is a member of the firm’s…
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35,000 new jobs forecasted over the next 5 years
October 9, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber, in partnership with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, has released the 2018 update to the Talent Demand Study, which predicts the addition of nearly 35,000 new jobs to the…
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East Cooper Medical Center now offering upright birthing stool for laboring patients
October 9, 2018
East Cooper Medical Center is proud to offer Comfortable Upright Birth (C.U.B.) stools for laboring patients. The C.U.B. is a modern innovation of the traditional birth stool and the birth ball. Its…
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Patricia Williams Lessane appointed Libraries’ Associate Dean
October 9, 2018
The College of Charleston Libraries are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Patricia Williams Lessane as Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Community Engagement, effective Oct. 16, 2018. An…
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Five Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized as Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 9, 2018
Charleston Business Magazine has released its second annual Legal Elite of the Lowcountry list. Attorneys are recognized based on peer nominations across twenty practice area categories. Rosen Hagood is pleased…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session for prospective students
October 9, 2018Tuesday, October 16 The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are hosting Two Paths to…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Independently-owned Village Idiot Pizza celebrates National Pizza Month
October 9, 2018Columbia, S.C. Hot Spot Delivers Contest with Prizes, Fall –inspired Pie and Iconic New York-Style Pizza for Fans October is National Pizza Month, and the locally and independently owned Village…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move
NAI Avant closes downtown Columbia land sale
October 9, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of ±3.0 acres of land located on Wayne Street and Pendleton Street in downtown Columbia, SC. Senior broker Mac Fanning represented the seller, Southern Regional…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Unique Docs Who Rock event to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
October 9, 2018Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce a spectacular musical event benefiting incredible local children. On Saturday, March 9th, the Spartanburg County Medical Society Alliance,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief
October 9, 2018
Over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Carolina Ballet Theater names Megan Early-Soppa to Board of Directors
October 9, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that Megan Marie Early-Soppa has been selected to the Carolina Ballet Theater board of directors. Early-Soppa is a member of the firm’s…
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SOL Partners with SOS Lowcountry (Share Our Suzy) to raise money for local breast cancer patients
October 8, 2018
Starting now through Saturday, November 17, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston will be raising money to help local women fighting breast cancer.…
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East Point Academy named #3 Charter School in S.C
October 8, 2018
East Point Academy was recently named the #3 Best Charter School in South Carolina by Niche – an online platform which evaluates schools nationwide. The rankings and information collected by…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $265,450 in Fall funding
October 8, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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City officially launches Blue Bike Share
October 8, 2018Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Officials, Bewegen, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Officially Launch Blue Bike Share The official launch of the new bike share system, Blue Bike was…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 8, 2018
October 8, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/05/2018 to 10/11/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Wk Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Venom PG13 Sony 1 4,250 $80,255,756 $80,255,756 2 A…
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South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks 10 year anniversary
October 8, 2018
This October, the South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks ten years of dedicated service in raising suicide awareness and prevention programs. The local chapter’s first…
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AT&T to donate $50,000 to aid South Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Florence
October 8, 2018
AT&T* is contributing $50,000 to the One SC Fund, to help meet the urgent needs of Hurricane Florence victims. “We know that the recovery from Hurricane Florence is going to be…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards Caritas grants to organizations supporting Lexington and Richland Counties
October 8, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
October 8, 2018
Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Johnson, Hunter Suggs and Thomas Beard…
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Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration
October 8, 2018EASTOVER, SC—Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for its annual Fall Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to honoring the natural splendor and beauty of central South Carolina. Hosted at Wavering Place on…
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Jillian Gaskins to serve as the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s Fall Intern
October 8, 2018The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Jillian Gaskins as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for the Fall of 2018. A longtime resident of Charleston,…
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United Community Bank promotes Dixon Woodward to state leadership role
October 8, 2018United Community Bank announced Dixon Woodward has been promoted to State President for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia. Woodward has nearly two decades of banking experience, much of it in…
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John de la Howe alumni to gather Oct. 13 for biennial Homecoming
October 8, 2018Photo: The Lethe site, where Dr. John de la Howe established his home and farm, features historical signs designating Lethe’s buildings. The John de la Howe School will hold…
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Holy Smoke Olive Oil hits shelves in all Harris Teeter locations
October 8, 2018Looking to add the perfect hint of smoky flavor to your favorite recipes this Fall? As of today, Holy Smoke, a cold-smoked olive oil, is now available in all Harris…
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Community Forums on Incarceration, Recidivism & Reentry
October 8, 2018Announcing 3 special events on 10/11 and 10/12 featuring Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms, Nashville, TN (www.thistlefarms.org) A Heavenly Evening ~ Dinner with Becca Stevens October 11 at 6:30pm…
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The Case for Solar: The Sleeping Giant of the American Energy Industry
October 8, 2018By Tom Mullikin Ill-informed concerns about solar energy should be laid to rest and American businesses – which have yet to fully embrace the economic and environmental benefits of…
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The Case for Solar: The Sleeping Giant of the American Energy Industry
October 8, 2018
By Tom Mullikin Ill-informed concerns about solar energy should be laid to rest and American businesses – which have yet to fully embrace the economic and environmental benefits of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration
October 8, 2018EASTOVER, SC—Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for its annual Fall Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to honoring the natural splendor and beauty of central South Carolina. Hosted at Wavering Place on…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Jillian Gaskins to serve as the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s Fall Intern
October 8, 2018
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Jillian Gaskins as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for the Fall of 2018. A longtime resident of Charleston,…
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Your Unique Selling Proposition’s value
October 8, 2018
By Jerry Bellune What is unique about your Ideal Customers’ needs and wants? What do you have that will take care of them? Former Avis CEO Bob Townsend revealed…
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United Community Bank promotes Dixon Woodward to state leadership role
October 8, 2018
United Community Bank announced Dixon Woodward has been promoted to State President for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia. Woodward has nearly two decades of banking experience, much of it in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Holy Smoke Olive Oil hits shelves in all Harris Teeter locations
October 8, 2018
Looking to add the perfect hint of smoky flavor to your favorite recipes this Fall? As of today, Holy Smoke, a cold-smoked olive oil, is now available in all Harris…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: food, on-the-move, retail
John de la Howe alumni to gather Oct. 13 for biennial Homecoming
October 8, 2018Photo: The Lethe site, where Dr. John de la Howe established his home and farm, features historical signs designating Lethe’s buildings. The John de la Howe School will hold…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
