Pelion High inducts students into first-ever Tri-M Music Honor Society
December 15, 2016Pelion High hosted an induction for its brand-new honor society this month. Sponsored by the National Association for Music Education, the Tri-M Music Honor Society focuses on creating future leaders…
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NSCAA names Savitz National Coach of the Year
December 15, 2016On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America named Philip B. Savitz, River Bluff High School soccer coach, the 2016 National Coach of the Year for…
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The Marchant Company recognizes Seabrook Marchant for being presented with the “Sheriff’s Award”
December 15, 2016The Marchant Company would like to recognize our President and Broker-in-Charge, Seabrook Marchant on his recent recognition: Seabrook Marchant was presented with the “Sheriff’s Award” for leadership and support of…
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Proposed Campobello substation property now permanently protected from development
December 15, 2016Once proposed as the site of a power substation, nearly 200 scenic acres in northern Spartanburg County are now permanently protected, thanks to a partnership between Duke Energy, The Nature…
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HRP Associates rallies neighboring businesses to collect food for Loaves & Fishes
December 15, 2016HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental and civil engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, recently concluded a food drive for Loaves & Fishes in which they challenged employees and included…
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NAI Earle Furman recent transactions
December 15, 2016Leases Graniteville, South Carolina: Hunter Garrett, CCIM, SIOR and John Staunton of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, WSM Holdings, LLC, in leasing a 31,500 SF industrial building at 501…
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Techtronic Industries continues growth in Anderson County
December 15, 2016Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its Power Equipment Group’s operations in Anderson County. The…
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Techtronic Industries continues growth in Anderson County
December 15, 2016Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its Power Equipment Group’s operations in Anderson County. The…
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Two Columbia Heart doctors named to Columbia area best doctors list
December 15, 2016Columbia Heart announced that two Cardiologists, Dr. David C. Isbell and Dr. Stacy H. Graham have been named to Castle Connolly’s 2016 Top Doctors® list for Columbia area physicians in the…
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SC Ports Authority posts record November container volume
December 15, 2016South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest November container volumes on record. SCPA handled 175,217 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, a year-over-year increase of 14 percent. Previously, SCPA’s…
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SC Ports Authority posts record November container volume
December 15, 2016South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest November container volumes on record. SCPA handled 175,217 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, a year-over-year increase of 14 percent. Previously, SCPA’s…
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Dave & Buster’s announces first Midlands location at Columbiana Center
December 15, 2016Columbia’s Ultimate Entertainment Destination Accepting Applications for 250+ Positions Ahead of February Opening Dave & Buster’s is slated to open its 94th location in February 2017, and looking to hire…
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Pelion High inducts students into first-ever Tri-M Music Honor Society
December 15, 2016Pelion High hosted an induction for its brand-new honor society this month. Sponsored by the National Association for Music Education, the Tri-M Music Honor Society focuses on creating future leaders…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Sen. Marlon Kimpson, CARTA officials announce state funding for Lowcountry public transit
December 15, 2016Sen. Marlon Kimpson and Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority officials announced $500,000 in funding from the S.C. Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism for public transit in the Lowcountry. Sen.…
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Walmart and Sam’s Club associates rally behind Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital to raise more than $85,000
December 15, 2016Local Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members recently wrapped up a seven-week campaign, collecting more than $85,000 on behalf of Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. It was part of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, philanthropy
2016 BIA award recipients
December 15, 2016Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Arts Commission executive director named to national grantmakers board
December 15, 2016South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the Grantmakers in the Arts board of directors. He will serve a three-year term beginning January 2017. Grantmakers…
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Bob Jones University students to benefit from $500,000 gift
December 15, 2016Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today the receipt of a $500,000 gift from the Sargent Foundation to provide need-based scholarships for BJU students through the BJU Scholarship Fund.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
CARTA to give away 16 refurbished lost-and-found bikes
December 15, 2016Many public transit trips begin with a bike ride or lengthy walk and this holiday season the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) wants to help riders overcome what’s been…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: on-the-move, transportation
CBRE brokers sale 15 South Main in Greenville, SC
December 15, 2016CBRE Group, Inc. has arranged the sale of 15 South Main in Greenville, SC. Patrick Gildea, Will Yowell and Tripp Sellers exclusively represented the seller, an affiliate of Five Mile Capital…
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Celebrate a Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Sister Hazel, free concert at SC’s largest NYE party
December 15, 2016Organizers of S.C.’s free party of the year, Famously Hot New Year, are ready to welcome tens of thousands of guests to downtown Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016,…
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Local professionals offer mentoring for students in year three of Richland Two’s CAT Program
December 15, 2016Last week, 44 professionals went back to high school for the morning as part of Richland County School District Two’s Carolina Alliance for Technology program. These professionals are taking part…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Mayor Benjamin, President Pastides and EngenuitySC board honor JoAnn Turnquist with 2016 Vision Award
December 15, 2016EngenuitySC has honored JoAnn Turnquist, president and CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation, with the organization’s 2016 Vision Award. Turnquist was presented with the award at a reception at the…
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Michelin volunteers renovate nature trail with RBES students
December 15, 2016Local volunteers recently answered the call of Red Bank Elementary School students who wanted to restore a nature trail at their school. Members of the Michelin Wildlife and Industry Together…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
NSCAA names Savitz National Coach of the Year
December 15, 2016On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America named Philip B. Savitz, River Bluff High School soccer coach, the 2016 National Coach of the Year for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move, sports
R+L Carriers building new distribution center in Hampton County
December 14, 2016Company Investing $7 Million In Yemassee Expansion R+L Carriers, a national LTL (less than truckload), global logistics and shipping company, is expanding its current footprint in Hampton County. To accommodate…
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R+L Carriers building new distribution center in Hampton County
December 14, 2016Company Investing $7 Million In Yemassee Expansion R+L Carriers, a national LTL (less than truckload), global logistics and shipping company, is expanding its current footprint in Hampton County. To accommodate…
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Richland Bar honors Grantland with Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Civility award
December 14, 2016Murphy & Grantland, P.A. attorney John Grantland has been awarded the 2016 Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Civility Award from the Richland County Bar Association. The award is given annually in…
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MM Technics to construct first North American plant in South Carolina
December 14, 2016Automotive Supplier Investing $12.6 Million In Newberry County MM Technics, a newly formed American subsidiary of Muhr Metalltechnik, Gmbh + Co. KG, is constructing a metal stamping facility in Newberry…
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MM Technics to construct first North American plant in South Carolina
December 14, 2016Automotive Supplier Investing $12.6 Million In Newberry County MM Technics, a newly formed American subsidiary of Muhr Metalltechnik, Gmbh + Co. KG, is constructing a metal stamping facility in Newberry…
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PL Developments launching new Greenville County operations
December 14, 2016Manufacturing And Distribution Center To Bring $45 Million Investment And Create 450 New Jobs PL Developments, a manufacturer, packager and distributor of pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products, is launching new…
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PL Developments launching new Greenville County operations
December 14, 2016Manufacturing And Distribution Center To Bring $45 Million Investment And Create 450 New Jobs PL Developments, a manufacturer, packager and distributor of pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products, is launching new…
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NP Strategy honored for communications work
December 14, 2016Recognized by the International Association of Business Communicators S.C. NP Strategy received the “Award of Merit” in the category of “Special Events” on Nov. 3, 2016 at the International Association…
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Colliers International represents South Carolina Pediatric Alliance in selecting site for new Newborn Wellness and Breast Feeding Center of the Midlands
December 14, 2016Land purchased at 3618 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia will be used for new facility to open in Summer 2017 South Carolina Pediatric Alliance, a merger of Palmetto Pediatric and…
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Mayor Benjamin, President Pastides and EngenuitySC board honor JoAnn Turnquist with 2016 Vision Award
December 14, 2016EngenuitySC has honored JoAnn Turnquist, president and CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation, with the organization’s 2016 Vision Award. Turnquist was presented with the award at a reception at the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
2016 BIA award recipients
December 14, 2016Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Michelin volunteers renovate nature trail with RBES students
December 14, 2016Local volunteers recently answered the call of Red Bank Elementary School students who wanted to restore a nature trail at their school. Members of the Michelin Wildlife and Industry Together…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Walmart and Sam’s Club associates rally behind Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital to raise more than $85,000
December 14, 2016Local Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members recently wrapped up a seven-week campaign, collecting more than $85,000 on behalf of Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. It was part of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, philanthropy
Local professionals offer mentoring for students in year three of Richland Two’s CAT Program
December 14, 2016Last week, 44 professionals went back to high school for the morning as part of Richland County School District Two’s Carolina Alliance for Technology program. These professionals are taking part…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
CBRE brokers sale 15 South Main in Greenville, SC
December 14, 2016CBRE Group, Inc. has arranged the sale of 15 South Main in Greenville, SC. Patrick Gildea, Will Yowell and Tripp Sellers exclusively represented the seller, an affiliate of Five Mile Capital…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Bob Jones University students to benefit from $500,000 gift
December 14, 2016Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today the receipt of a $500,000 gift from the Sargent Foundation to provide need-based scholarships for BJU students through the BJU Scholarship Fund.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Sen. Marlon Kimpson, CARTA officials announce state funding for Lowcountry public transit
December 14, 2016Sen. Marlon Kimpson and Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority officials announced $500,000 in funding from the S.C. Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism for public transit in the Lowcountry. Sen.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, transportation
CARTA to give away 16 refurbished lost-and-found bikes
December 14, 2016Many public transit trips begin with a bike ride or lengthy walk and this holiday season the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) wants to help riders overcome what’s been…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, transportation
Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc is one of Britain’s Most Admired Companies
December 14, 2016Spirax Sarco USA, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announced that Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK is in the top ten of Management…
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NAI Avant facilitates lease for Salvation Army in Orangeburg
December 14, 2016NAI Avant Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer CCIM, recently facilitated the retail lease transaction at 265 Stonewall Jackson Blvd. in Orangeburg, SC. The one remaining suite at the ±109,668…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility – Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA)
December 14, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Absolute Storage, a 45,530-square-foot self-storage facility located in Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA). The property was purchased for $4.450 million. Ziff Properties plans to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, economic-development, on-the-move
Arts Commission executive director named to national grantmakers board
December 14, 2016South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the Grantmakers in the Arts board of directors. He will serve a three-year term beginning January 2017. Grantmakers…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Arts Commission executive director named to national grantmakers board
December 14, 2016South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the Grantmakers in the Arts board of directors. He will serve a three-year term beginning January 2017. Grantmakers…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
NAI Avant facilitates lease for Salvation Army in Orangeburg
December 14, 2016NAI Avant Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer CCIM, recently facilitated the retail lease transaction at 265 Stonewall Jackson Blvd. in Orangeburg, SC. The one remaining suite at the ±109,668…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc is one of Britain’s Most Admired Companies
December 14, 2016Spirax Sarco USA, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announced that Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK is in the top ten of Management…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move