Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A
October 5, 2016First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…
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Boyanoski to speak about Upstate Ghost legends at Wofford
October 5, 2016
John Boyanoski, president of Complete Public Relations, will be speaking about regional ghost stories at a Wofford Lifelong Learning program next week. Boyanoski’s will be reading from two of his…
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Municipal Court cancellations
October 5, 2016All Municipal Court cases scheduled for Criminal Court, Domestic Violence Court and Traffic Court today through Fridaywill be rescheduled. Defendants, witnesses and victims will be notified by letter. Bond court…
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Richland County prepares for Hurricane Matthew evacuees
October 5, 2016
Richland County elevated its emergency operations status Wednesday morning as preparations ramped up to assist evacuees expected to begin fleeing the coast today ahead of Hurricane Matthew. In response to…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Charleston and Beaufort areas
October 5, 2016Traffic Lanes of I-26 Will Be Reversed As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Charleston and Beaufort areas
October 5, 2016Traffic Lanes of I-26 Will Be Reversed As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston…
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Furman University announces $47 million to support new initiative
October 5, 2016Furman University today announced an ambitious effort to transform the student experience and address critical community issues. The new strategic vision—called The Furman Advantage—will guarantee every incoming student the…
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Walkers take to the streets to fight suicide
October 5, 2016
Hundreds of walks being held nationwide through December 2016 Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. More than 1,000 people…
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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Oct. 12
October 5, 2016The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Wednesday,…
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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Oct. 12
October 5, 2016The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Wednesday,…
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Submissions sought for African American History Month exhibition at Greenville Technical College libraries
October 5, 2016
Submissions are sought for the February 2017 art exhibition by Greenville Technical College Libraries, which celebrates African American History Month. The show is open to African American visual artists…
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Autumn on the Ashley at Magnolia Gardens moved to Oct. 15-16
October 5, 2016
Due to Hurricane Matthew, Autumn on the Ashley at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has been postponed to Oct. 15-16. The 9th annual crafts fair is free to the public. It opens at 9…
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Charleston rUNdead 5K returns in November with plenty of new features and charitable focus
October 5, 2016Charleston’s zombie race, rUNdead, is back from the dead in 2016. A 5K run and fall festival, rUNdead is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Mullet…
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Boo in the Zoo presented by Banfield Pet Hospital to celebrate 30th anniversary
October 5, 2016
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event for children ages 12 and under. Boo in the Zoo presented by Banfield Pet Hospital takes…
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Greenlink assisting with Charleston evacuation efforts
October 5, 2016
Greenlink sent three buses and bus operators, along with a mechanic and a service vehicle, to Charleston this morning to aid with the evacuation of Lowcountry residents. After Governor…
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New and exciting performances to hit the Newberry Opera House stage this season!
October 5, 2016
You’ll catch the word “new” multiple times as that is the theme for the Newberry Opera House this season. Yes this may not be the newest building in Newberry…
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New and exciting performances to hit the Newberry Opera House stage this season!
October 5, 2016
You’ll catch the word “new” multiple times as that is the theme for the Newberry Opera House this season. Yes this may not be the newest building in Newberry…
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Wofford Alumni Association to honor three at Homecoming
October 5, 2016
Ballard, Ellis and Moore to receive awards Oct. 22 The Wofford College Alumni Association will honor two alumni and a community leader during the college’s annual Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 21-22.…
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County of Lexington update: shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels
October 5, 2016
The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinic in Columbia
October 5, 2016Local attorney to discuss juvenile justice law issues The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic in Columbia on Thursday, Oct. 13. The topic will be…
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UofSC Columbia campus closed through Friday, Oct. 7
October 5, 2016
In alignment with Richland County government, the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be closed through Friday, Oct. 7 and all classes are canceled. Only essential personnel should report on Thursday, Oct.…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Steven Cooper
October 5, 2016
McCrory Construction of Columbia, SC with offices in Greenville, SC and Raleigh, NC announced that Steven Cooper has joined the company as a Project Manager. Mr. Cooper, a 2011 graduate…
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Richland County Government offices to close Wednesday through Friday
October 5, 2016
The Richland County Voter Registration & Election office to close Wednesday through Friday as the state prepares for coastal evacuations due to Hurricane Matthew. To help ensure voters are prepared…
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Clemson financial planning program cited by industry publication
October 5, 2016
Clemson University has been recognized by Financial Planning magazine as having one of the top 75 programs in the nation for students pursuing financial planning careers. Clemson has been on…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 5, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. recognized for service during 2015 flood event
October 5, 2016Sheriff Lott and the RCSD honored on the first anniversary of the disastrous flooding COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) were recognized today…
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NAI Avant closes ±.94 acre land sale in Chapin
October 5, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently represented the seller, Estate of Cholie Rauch Slice, in the sale transaction at 401 Lexington Avenue in Chapin. The ±.94 acre property was…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 5, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
Boyanoski to speak about Upstate Ghost legends at Wofford
October 5, 2016
John Boyanoski, president of Complete Public Relations, will be speaking about regional ghost stories at a Wofford Lifelong Learning program next week. Boyanoski’s will be reading from two of his…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A
October 5, 2016
First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…
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NAI Avant closes ±.94 acre land sale in Chapin
October 5, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently represented the seller, Estate of Cholie Rauch Slice, in the sale transaction at 401 Lexington Avenue in Chapin. The ±.94 acre property was…
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Palmetto Agribusiness Council names new CEO
October 5, 2016
Palmetto Agribusiness Council (PABC) has announced the selection of Ronald L. Summers as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed current CEO Cathy Novinger, who is leaving the organization…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. recognized for service during 2015 flood event
October 5, 2016Sheriff Lott and the RCSD honored on the first anniversary of the disastrous flooding COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) were recognized today…
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I-77 Alliance begins regional workforce alignment phase with key roundtable interviews
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance is set to commence the Workforce Alignment phase of their Regional Workforce Study by conducting roundtable interviews on October 11-12 with key employers, technical colleges,…
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SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…
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SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education
October 4, 2016The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…
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Lexington Medical Center begins offering dissolvable heart stents for patients with coronary artery disease: Hospital is first in the Midlands with this advanced cardiac technology
October 4, 2016
Lexington Medical Center has become the first hospital in the Midlands to offer patients with coronary artery disease a first-of-its-kind fully dissolving heart stent. Called the most significant advancement in…
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Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres Celebrates Pre-K-12 Teachers & Administrators during fall Educator Appreciation Days, October 8-16
October 4, 2016
Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres today announced that it will once again host its Fall Educator Appreciation Days from Saturday, October 8, through Sunday, October 16. Barnes &…
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Riverbanks scares up a fall favorite
October 4, 2016
Treat your family to 10 wild nights of Halloween fun with the return of Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Friday, October 21. The spooktacular event…
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City of Charleston prepares for Hurricane Matthew
October 4, 2016As of 6 p.m., The City of Charleston is operating at OPCON 4. The city’s Emergency Management Department is in close communication with Charleston County and other local agencies about…
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Football fans invited to FREE Certified SC Grown tailgate October 8
October 4, 2016
Before the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Bulldogs face off this Saturday, come visit the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s annual Certified SC Grown tailgate, October 8 from 3:00…
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Hurricane Matthew – Greenville County Schools impact
October 4, 2016
At the request of Governor Nikki Haley Greenville County Schools will provide at least 280 buses and drivers to assist with evacuations from the coast because of Hurricane Matthew. Those…
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District Five SAT scores rank among the top in the state
October 4, 2016
Lexington-Richland School District Five ranks first in the percentage of its students taking the SAT examination and has the second highest ranking in South Carolina for overall student scores. “To…
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The Fourth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $200,000 to grant wishes for S.C. Wish Kids
October 4, 2016The lights were dimmed and the audience sat with bated breath when wish kid Joey looked across the stage, lifted his microphone and said to wish kid, Malayzia, “You’re going…
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PrimeLending welcomes new hires to Hilton Head, SC branch
October 4, 2016
Dallas-based residential mortgage originator PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital company, announces the addition of two new mortgage loan officers to the PrimeLending branch located at Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 101, Hilton Head…
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SCDOT provides lane reversal route information
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing the following information about the highways where lane reversals will be used as part of the coastal evacuation as Hurricane Matthew…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 4, 2016The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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1000 Feathers launches to bridge divide between vision and strategy
October 4, 2016
Firm to work alongside nonprofits, social service organizations, and those who fund them to maximize return on investment and produce more tangible results in communities. COLUMBIA, SC – With challenges…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 150 Milestone Way
October 4, 2016Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gordon Anderson and AJ Whitehead represented MAC Management Inc. in the leasing of 1,500 sf of office space located at…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
