Founders Federal Credit Union is coming to Killian’s Crossing shopping center
January 16, 2017Credit union to join Kroger Marketplace, Chick-fil-A and others at popular Northeast Columbia center Another retailer has committed to Killian’s Crossing, a Kroger Marketplace-anchored lifestyle center located at the intersection…
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LS3P welcomes new interior designer
January 16, 2017LS3P welcomed Paul Domlyn, Associate IIDA, LEED AP, who joins the firm as an Interior Designer in the Columbia office. Domlyn, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design…
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Monica McKiernan Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 16, 2017Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Monica McKiernan as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Monica joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a Bachelor of Arts in History from the…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. officer receives prestigious service award
January 16, 2017Maj. Stephany Snowden recognized during ceremony honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Major Stephany Snowden, Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), received the “Dr.…
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Complete Public Relations honored with AVA Digital Gold Award
January 16, 2017Complete Public Relations’ website earned a gold award from AVA Digital. AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction,…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Michael Owings to director of corporate planning
January 16, 2017Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Michael Owings has been promoted to director of corporate planning. Owings has served as assistant director within…
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NAI Avant closes ±314 acre land sale in Ridgeway, SC
January 16, 2017NAI Avant announced the sale of ±314 acres of land off Smallwood Road in Ridgeway, SC. Senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken represented the seller, Davega Company, Inc. in the…
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Complete Public Relations honored with AVA Digital Gold Award
January 16, 2017Complete Public Relations’ website earned a gold award from AVA Digital. AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
LS3P welcomes new interior designer
January 16, 2017LS3P welcomed Paul Domlyn, Associate IIDA, LEED AP, who joins the firm as an Interior Designer in the Columbia office. Domlyn, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
NAI Avant closes ±314 acre land sale in Ridgeway, SC
January 16, 2017NAI Avant announced the sale of ±314 acres of land off Smallwood Road in Ridgeway, SC. Senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken represented the seller, Davega Company, Inc. in the…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. officer receives prestigious service award
January 16, 2017Maj. Stephany Snowden recognized during ceremony honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Major Stephany Snowden, Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), received the “Dr.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Michael Owings to director of corporate planning
January 16, 2017Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Michael Owings has been promoted to director of corporate planning. Owings has served as assistant director within…
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Tom Lawrence named Dean of Arts and Sciences division
January 15, 2017PENDLETON, SC – Tom Lawrence spent the last five years as instructor and an administrator in the Business and Public Services Division (BPS) at Tri-County Technical College. This semester he…
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Columbia City Ballet presents Swan Lake with full S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra
January 14, 2017A Historic Event for Two Nights Only Graceful swans, a dashing prince and a moonlit lake become immersed in the world of breathtaking beauty with Columbia City Ballet’s adaptation of…
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Trailblaze Challenge offers life-changing experience for outdoor enthusiasts
January 14, 2017Take on a new challenge this year and make a life-changing impact on South Carolina kids with life-threatening medical conditions. Join the Trailblaze Challenge, an endurance event like no other!…
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Gov. Nikki Haley issues Proclamation recognizing Clemson University Football
January 13, 2017Proclamation Designates Saturday As “Clemson Tigers National Football Champions Day” Governor Nikki Haley has issued a proclamation recognizing the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.…
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Gov. Nikki Haley issues Proclamation recognizing Clemson University Football
January 13, 2017Proclamation Designates Saturday As “Clemson Tigers National Football Champions Day” Governor Nikki Haley has issued a proclamation recognizing the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.…
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Trailblaze Challenge offers life-changing experience for outdoor enthusiasts
January 13, 2017Take on a new challenge this year and make a life-changing impact on South Carolina kids with life-threatening medical conditions. Join the Trailblaze Challenge, an endurance event like no other!…
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Lower Richland Fire Station to be fully staffed, provide quicker response
January 13, 2017Residents of Lower Richland can expect first responders to be on the scene of emergencies faster than ever, now that a grant has paid for a local station to be…
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Colliers Report: Silicon Harbor – The Port of Call for the 21st Century
January 13, 2017Research & Forecast Report; Q4-2016 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways Silicon Harbor is rapidly expanding. Employers are creating more open, flexible and dense floorplans. To download the complete report: Q4 2016…
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CBRE Report: Holiday E-Commerce Returns Could Reach $29 Billion
January 13, 2017Sales beget returns, but e-commerce sales more so. Based on that fact, CBRE Group, Inc., has released a report outlining the methods that retailers use to handle returns of e-commerce…
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City Year receives $2 million Youth Mentoring Grant from U.S. Department of Justice
January 13, 2017Two-Year, Multistate Award Enables City Year to Support Students in Eight Cities A $2 million youth mentoring grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been awarded to City…
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Cohn Construction Services launches a new website
January 13, 2017Newly Designed Website Provides Better Insight into Cohn’s Professional Capabilities Cohn Construction announces the relaunch of its website. The newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to recent featured…
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Urban League of the Upstate announces award honorees
January 13, 2017YOUNG JR., AWARD RECIPIENT: Max Metcalf Max Metcalf is a graduate of Clemson University and the Manager of Government & Community Relations at BMW Manufacturing. Max has volunteered with the…
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864Living podcast launches in Upstate
January 13, 2017Upstate residents looking to make their lives easier have a new resource in the form of 864Living, a weekly podcast that shares the best kept secrets and lesser known resources…
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Old Cigar Warehouse wins WeddingWire Award for the third year in a row
January 13, 2017WeddingWire has named The Old Cigar Warehouse as a Couple’s Choice Award Winner for Ceremony and Reception Space in South Carolina for the third year in a row. It comes…
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Scott and Company announces manager promotion
January 13, 2017Scott and Company LLC, is pleased to announce that Chelsea Shoolbred, CPA has been promoted to the role of manager in assurance and advisory services. “We are proud of Chelsea…
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Palmetto Health elects its first female board chairperson Beverly D. Chrisman
January 13, 2017The Palmetto Health Board of Directors has elected its 2017 board officers including its first female board chairperson, Beverly D. Chrisman. Chrisman is a founding member of Palmetto Health Board…
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Vanity Salon announces new location in West Ashley
January 13, 2017Mount Pleasant’s leading salon for hair and makeup, Vanity Salon, is expanding to West Ashley later this month. The new salon, which will be located at 2875 Ashley River Road,…
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Amazon to create more than 100,000 new, full-time, full-benefit jobs across the U.S. over the next 18 months
January 13, 2017Already one of the country’s biggest employers, Amazon plans to grow its full-time U.S.-based workforce from 180,000 in 2016 to over 280,000 by mid-2018 Over 9,000 employees have now participated…
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Public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 17, in Chapin concerning the Columbia Avenue Corridor Improvement Project
January 13, 2017The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has scheduled a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Chapin concerning the S-48 (Columbia Avenue) Corridor Improvement Project. The hearing will be…
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FirstEnergy receives industry recognition for assisting utilities in Florida and South Carolina following Hurricane Matthew
January 13, 2017Company Also Honored for Restoration Efforts of Its Own Customers in West Virginia After Severe Flooding Last Summer For the 11th consecutive year, FirstEnergy Corp. has earned recognition for its…
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FirstEnergy receives industry recognition for assisting utilities in Florida and South Carolina following Hurricane Matthew
January 13, 2017Company Also Honored for Restoration Efforts of Its Own Customers in West Virginia After Severe Flooding Last Summer For the 11th consecutive year, FirstEnergy Corp. has earned recognition for its…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Old Cigar Warehouse wins WeddingWire Award for the third year in a row
January 13, 2017WeddingWire has named The Old Cigar Warehouse as a Couple’s Choice Award Winner for Ceremony and Reception Space in South Carolina for the third year in a row. It comes…
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864Living podcast launches in Upstate
January 13, 2017Upstate residents looking to make their lives easier have a new resource in the form of 864Living, a weekly podcast that shares the best kept secrets and lesser known resources…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: media, on-the-move
CBRE Report: Holiday E-Commerce Returns Could Reach $29 Billion
January 13, 2017Sales beget returns, but e-commerce sales more so. Based on that fact, CBRE Group, Inc., has released a report outlining the methods that retailers use to handle returns of e-commerce…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move, retail
City Year receives $2 million Youth Mentoring Grant from U.S. Department of Justice
January 13, 2017Two-Year, Multistate Award Enables City Year to Support Students in Eight Cities A $2 million youth mentoring grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been awarded to City…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Cohn Construction Services launches a new website
January 13, 2017Newly Designed Website Provides Better Insight into Cohn’s Professional Capabilities Cohn Construction announces the relaunch of its website. The newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to recent featured…
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Midlands Technical College names 2016-2017 top Adjunct Faculty
January 12, 2017Midlands Technical College (MTC) kicked off its spring semester by honoring its Adjunct Faculty of the Year for 2016-2017. Adjunct faculty are hired by colleges on a contractual, part-time basis…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Michael Owings to Director of Corporate Planning
January 12, 2017Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Michael Owings has been promoted to director of corporate planning. Owings has served as assistant director…
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Richland Two hires new Chief Human Resources Officer
January 12, 2017At a special called board meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Superintendent Debbie Hamm and Superintendent-Elect Baron Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved Shawn…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Leases to Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.
January 12, 2017Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced that Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. has leased 2,598 square…
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Hubbell Lighting cuts ribbon on new Lighting Solutions Center
January 12, 2017Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that it has cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Lighting Solutions Center (“LSC”). The LSC, based in Hubbell Lighting’s…
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Greenville Zoo announces birth of endangered siamang
January 12, 2017Amid preparations for the season’s first winter weather event, the Greenville Zoo welcomed a new member of the zoo family on Friday – a baby siamang born to parents, Ella…
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Greenville Transit Authority receives 2016 Every Body Walk! Micro Grant
January 12, 2017America Walks, a national advocacy organization that promotes walking and walkable communities, has awarded Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) with a 2016 Every Body Walk! Micro Grant. In its second year,…
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Angela Reid Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 12, 2017Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Angela Reid as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Angela joins Coldwell Banker Caine after spending the past 16 years raising her two…
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National Park Service announces over $7.5 million in grants to preserve African American Civil Rights Movement sites
January 12, 2017WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) announced funding for 39 projects in over 20 states that will preserve and highlight the sites and stories associated with the Civil Rights…
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National Park Service announces over $7.5 million in grants to preserve African American Civil Rights Movement sites
January 12, 2017WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) announced funding for 39 projects in over 20 states that will preserve and highlight the sites and stories associated with the Civil Rights…
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Carolina PR changes name to Chernoff Newman
January 12, 2017Chernoff Newman, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated marketing communications firms, is retiring Carolina PR from its brand identity in Charlotte following the two firms’ merger in 2014. “Chernoff Newman…
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Carolina PR changes name to Chernoff Newman
January 12, 2017Chernoff Newman, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated marketing communications firms, is retiring Carolina PR from its brand identity in Charlotte following the two firms’ merger in 2014. “Chernoff Newman…
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