Start-up app allows you to skip long bar and restaurant waits
December 8, 2016Depending on one’s definition of lines, estimates are the average person spends up to five years standing in queue during their lifetime. Three South Carolina entrepreneurs have hatched an idea…
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Colliers International represents seller in antiques store property at major intersection in downtown Columbia
December 8, 2016Sale of property indicates growing Blossom/Huger corridor after recent student housing, mixed-use developments Colliers International’s J.P. Scurry, CCIM and Scottie Smith represented the seller of 602 Huger Street, an approximately…
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NAI Avant closes ±206.90 acre land sale near Ridgeway
December 8, 2016NAI Avant recently closed the sale of ±206.90 acres of land off Highway 34 near Ridgeway, SC. Represented by senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken, The Desportes Estates sold the…
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Clemson leads the way in closing the achievement gap with its inaugural Men of Color National Summit and Tiger Alliance Cohort
December 8, 2016Clemson University is launching a major initiative to foster a more inclusive, supportive, and diverse South Carolina. On April 27-28, 2017, Clemson’s Office of Inclusion and Equity will present its…
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Habitat ReStores to hold statewide fundraiser for hurricane relief
December 8, 2016Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations statewide will donate a portion of their proceeds this weekend to benefit Hurricane Matthew relief. On Saturday, December 10, ReStores will give 25 percent of…
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NAI Avant closes ±206.90 acre land sale near Ridgeway
December 8, 2016NAI Avant recently closed the sale of ±206.90 acres of land off Highway 34 near Ridgeway, SC. Represented by senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken, The Desportes Estates sold the…
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O’Neal achieves four million hours of safe operations
December 8, 2016O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, recently celebrated the achievement of four million man hours without a lost time accident. “At O’Neal, safety is our highest priority,”…
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Project Rx expands year-round drug disposal to Greer
December 8, 2016Upstate residents are estimated to bring home over five million prescriptions per year, and many of those drugs end up in the trash, the toilet, or the wrong hands when…
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Project Rx expands year-round drug disposal to Greer
December 7, 2016Upstate residents are estimated to bring home over five million prescriptions per year, and many of those drugs end up in the trash, the toilet, or the wrong hands when…
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Habitat ReStores to hold statewide fundraiser for hurricane relief
December 7, 2016Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations statewide will donate a portion of their proceeds this weekend to benefit Hurricane Matthew relief. On Saturday, December 10, ReStores will give 25 percent of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Clemson leads the way in closing the achievement gap with its inaugural Men of Color National Summit and Tiger Alliance Cohort
December 7, 2016Clemson University is launching a major initiative to foster a more inclusive, supportive, and diverse South Carolina. On April 27-28, 2017, Clemson’s Office of Inclusion and Equity will present its…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
O’Neal achieves four million hours of safe operations
December 7, 2016O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, recently celebrated the achievement of four million man hours without a lost time accident. “At O’Neal, safety is our highest priority,”…
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Gordon Geer Represented the landlord in the lease of a 1,982 SF of retail space in Charleston, SC
December 7, 2016Lee & Associates Charleston’s Gordon Geer, represented the Landlord in the lease of 1,982 SF of retail space located at 161 Rutledge Avenue in Charleston, South Carolina. Tim Hagar with…
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Burroughs and Chapin Company, Inc. recognized as a Centennial Business
December 7, 2016Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been…
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Two Charleston County rural schools win grant to help students after school
December 7, 2016Two Charleston County schools will receive nearly $700,000 to launch after-school programs through a federal grant program aimed at providing academic and enrichment activities at high-poverty schools. St. James-Santee Elementary…
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Richland County Offices and Sheriff’s Department substation open at New Decker Center
December 7, 2016Three Richland County offices and a Sheriff’s Department substation have officially relocated to the Decker Center, the County’s new state-of-the-art public facility. Staff from Richland County Central Court, the Dentsville…
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Richland County begins audit of Recreation Commission
December 7, 2016An independent audit of the Richland County Recreation Commission began this week to aid Richland County Council in evaluating the management of the property-tax funded agency and scrutinizing its financial…
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CVB launches CulturePASS for Columbia tourists
December 7, 2016The Columbia Museum of Art announces the launch of the Columbia Visitors Bureau (CVB) CulturePASS combination ticket. For $23, the CulturePASS provides discounted adult admission to the South Carolina State…
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West Columbia Fire Department needs cans for kids
December 7, 2016The City of West Columbia Fire Department has partnered with MUSC Children’s Hospital Burned Children’s Fund to collect all recyclable metals, including aluminum cans. The collection trailer is located behind…
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Cindy Bohn Coats elected as SCSBA Region 2 Director
December 7, 2016Cindy Bohn Coats, Charleston County School District Board member, was elected as Region 2 Director of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s annual Delegate Assembly this…
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City of Cayce to begin Thomas Newman Boat Landing repairs
December 7, 2016The City of Cayce is proud to announce that the repair of Thomas Newman Boat Landing along the Congaree River begins this month. The City has contracted with R.L. Morrison…
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Subfreezing temperatures to hit Richland County
December 7, 2016With the coldest weather of the season expected this weekend, Richland County’s emergency officials urge residents to take the necessary precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe. “Our…
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B&W Fiberglass, Inc. launching first South Carolina operations
December 7, 2016GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – B&W Fiberglass, Inc., an advanced materials manufacturer, is launching its first operations in South Carolina by acquiring a new facility in Greenville County. The company will…
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B&W Fiberglass, Inc. launching first South Carolina operations
December 7, 2016GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – B&W Fiberglass, Inc., an advanced materials manufacturer, is launching its first operations in South Carolina by acquiring a new facility in Greenville County. The company will…
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Magna International constructing fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina
December 7, 2016SPARTANBURG COUNTY – SC Magna International, a leading global automotive supplier, is constructing a new seat manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. Representing its fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina, the…
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Magna International constructing fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina
December 7, 2016SPARTANBURG COUNTY – SC Magna International, a leading global automotive supplier, is constructing a new seat manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. Representing its fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina, the…
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District Five roots mold a special bond for brothers at Naval Academy
December 7, 2016It is challenging enough to get an appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA). It is even more challenging for two brothers to earn that same feat. Irmo High…
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Richland Northeast High School now boasts its own SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card
December 7, 2016There’s a new way to show school pride at Richland Northeast High School. Students, teachers, and others can now get their own student-designed SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card. The…
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VELUX expanding Greenwood County operations
December 7, 2016VELUX, a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company intends to invest $4 million and create 21 new jobs as a…
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VELUX expanding Greenwood County operations
December 7, 2016VELUX, a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company intends to invest $4 million and create 21 new jobs as a…
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Softdocs unveils Etrieve Cloud for education market
December 7, 2016Giving education-focused customers increased access to content management, electronic forms and process automation solutions, Softdocs announced the availability of its entire Etrieve platform via a cloud-based deployment model. Etrieve Cloud…
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Welvista marks 25th anniversary with new headquarters and recognition of champions
December 7, 2016Welvista marked its 25th anniversary with the grand opening of its new headquarters at 121 Greystone Boulevard on Tuesday, November 29. Welvista is a 501(c)3 organization that helps uninsured and…
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NAI Avant brings new Thai restaurant to Columbia Fire Station redevelopment project
December 7, 2016A new Thai restaurant will be coming to downtown Columbia after NAI Avant Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer and senior broker Rob Lapin brokered the deal. The restaurant will…
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NAI Avant brings new Thai restaurant to Columbia Fire Station redevelopment project
December 7, 2016A new Thai restaurant will be coming to downtown Columbia after NAI Avant Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer and senior broker Rob Lapin brokered the deal. The restaurant will…
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Richland Northeast High School now boasts its own SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card
December 7, 2016There’s a new way to show school pride at Richland Northeast High School. Students, teachers, and others can now get their own student-designed SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card. The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Softdocs unveils Etrieve Cloud for education market
December 7, 2016Giving education-focused customers increased access to content management, electronic forms and process automation solutions, Softdocs announced the availability of its entire Etrieve platform via a cloud-based deployment model. Etrieve Cloud…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
Welvista marks 25th anniversary with new headquarters and recognition of champions
December 7, 2016Welvista marked its 25th anniversary with the grand opening of its new headquarters at 121 Greystone Boulevard on Tuesday, November 29. Welvista is a 501(c)3 organization that helps uninsured and…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Controls Project Specialist
December 6, 2016O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Wes King as Controls Project Specialist. King has more than 10 years of controls and instrumentation experience. He previously…
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Kimpson to present Amos-Frazier award
December 6, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D), announces Michelle Mapp as this year’s recipient of the Marjorie Amos-Frazier Pacesetter Award. Kimpson, chair of the selection committee, will present the…
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NAI Avant brokers land sale in West Columbia to pediatric care provider
December 6, 2016NAI Avant recently closed the sale of ±1.53 acres of land at 3618 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The lot is located halfway between I-26 and I-20, boasting excellent visibility…
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Pelion High FFA’s poinsettia sales bloom
December 6, 2016Buzzing with activity and bursting with red and green plants, the Pelion High School FFA classroom looks like Santa’s workshop as students prepare poinsettias for homes and business across Lexington…
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Pam Eyring of The Protocol School of Washington presents the 5 Rules of Holiday Office Etiquette
December 6, 2016In a 2015 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 65 percent of respondents said they planned to hold an end-of-the-year gathering for their employees, down from…
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Pam Eyring of The Protocol School of Washington presents the 5 Rules of Holiday Office Etiquette
December 6, 2016In a 2015 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 65 percent of respondents said they planned to hold an end-of-the-year gathering for their employees, down from…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs franchise agreement to open six new locations in South Carolina
December 6, 2016Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced it signed a franchise development agreement with industry veterans…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs franchise agreement to open six new locations in South Carolina
December 6, 2016Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced it signed a franchise development agreement with industry veterans…
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SCASA honors Ricard as Assistant Principal of the Year
December 6, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – The South Carolina Association of School Administrators named Janet B. Ricard, assistant principal of Saxe Gotha Elementary School, the 2017 Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year.…
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Crunch Gym to open first South Carolina location in North Charleston in December 2016
December 6, 2016NAI Avant is pleased to announce that Crunch North Charleston, a franchise of Crunch Gym (Crunch), will debut its first fitness center in South Carolina this month (December 2016). NAI…
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Ziff Properties plans self-storage conversion
December 6, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Buncombe Plaza, a 52,000-square-foot shopping center located in Greenville, South Carolina’s water tower district near downtown. The mostly vacant property will be redeveloped…
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Nominations for Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award due Dec. 15
December 6, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission and the University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum invite nominations for the 2017 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award. Guidelines and nomination forms are available…
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Nominations for Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award due Dec. 15
December 6, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission and the University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum invite nominations for the 2017 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award. Guidelines and nomination forms are available…
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