AirSafe 2016 emergency exercise at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
September 12, 2016
Columbia Metropolitan Airport will conduct AirSafe 2016, an airport emergency plan exercise, on Wednesday morning, September 14th beginning at 9:30 a.m. The exercise will take place near West Dunbar Road…
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CBRE’s Aaron Dupree among Columbia’s best and brightest
September 12, 2016CBRE announced that Aaron Dupree, Vice President, has been recognized as one of Columbia Business Monthly’s “Best and Brightest Under 35” for 2016. The honor was given to 35 young…
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SC Ports Authority posts record August container volume
September 12, 2016
On the heels of today’s State of the Port, South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest August container volumes on record. SCPA handled 180,153 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in…
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EDTS adds 3 professionals to growing team
September 12, 2016EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the Southeast, has added professionals Diana Ely, Nathan…
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Richland County to plant 112 trees to replace dozens crews cut down
September 12, 2016
Richland County will plant more than 100 trees throughout a Northeast community after work crews did what many would consider the unthinkable – cut down dozens of live oaks lining…
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Exhibitors flock to Southern Women’s Show in hopes of reaching desirable target market
September 12, 2016
This fall, the Lowcountry will host the Southern Women’s Show, a three-day event dedicated to celebrating women throughout the community. From local entrepreneurs to national organizations, the event will feature…
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Colliers Medical Office Report: Population Growth Fueling Medical Market Expansions
September 12, 2016
Key Takeaways The Columbia, MSA population is expected to grow by 5.4% between 2016 and 2021 to more than 866,000 people. Statewide consolidation of medical records will enable healthcare providers…
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West Ashley Farmers Market opens Wednesday
September 12, 2016
Opening day of the new West Ashley Farmers Market is Wednesday, September 14 from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.in Ackerman Park at 55 Sycamore Avenue. Mayor John Tecklenburg will speak at…
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SC Ports Authority finalizes plans to construct second inland port
September 12, 2016
South Carolina Ports Authority announced plans to develop a second inland port in Dillon, South Carolina to support growth of intermodal container volumes and expand access to markets in neighboring…
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SC Ports Authority finalizes plans to construct second inland port
September 12, 2016
South Carolina Ports Authority announced plans to develop a second inland port in Dillon, South Carolina to support growth of intermodal container volumes and expand access to markets in neighboring…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 3260 Industry Drive
September 12, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Greenhill Associates in the leasing of 2,000 sf office/warehouse space located at 3260 Industry…
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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery’s Lexington facility now open
September 12, 2016Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO and spokesperson for Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announced this week that the practice has officially opened its new location at 109 Park Place Court in Lexington,…
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Truematter welcomes project manager to the team
September 12, 2016Truematter (truematter.com) is excited to welcome Matt Coleman, project manager, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Matt’s extensive background in overseeing successful communications campaigns – regionally and abroad – shows…
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Columbia attorneys Ashley B. Stratton and Jordan Crapps join Gallivan, White and Boyd
September 12, 2016Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that attorneys Ashley B. Stratton and Jordan Crapps have joined the firm and will be serving clients out of the Columbia, South Carolina, office.…
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Noted cancer researcher appointed SmartState Endowed Chair of Proteomic Biomarkers at MUSC
September 12, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – A leader in the development of glycoproteomic technologies for the discovery of novel cancer biomarkers is the new SmartState Endowed Chair of Proteomic Biomarkers at the Medical…
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NAI Avant Brokers ±23,392 Square Foot Industrial Lease
September 12, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR, recently represented the landlord, Shop Grove Warehouses, LLC in the lease transaction at 195 Shop Grove Drive in…
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Entrepreneurial business incubator opens in downtown Clemson
September 12, 2016
Clemson University undergraduates and faculty wanting to accelerate their business ideas from a vision to reality now have access to a business incubator in downtown Clemson. “The venture accelerator will…
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Clemson business school receives Nilpeter press valued at nearly $1 million
September 12, 2016
Clemson University’s nationally recognized graphic communications program just got better, thanks to a nearly $1 million gift-in-kind from one of the world’s leading manufacturers of dynamic printing solutions and technologies.…
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Foundation awards $236,648 in scholarships
September 12, 2016
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 94 scholarships totaling $236,648 to some of South Carolina and the country’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 37…
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Richland County Conservation Commission helps sponsor slave dwelling conference
September 12, 2016
The Richland County Conservation Commission and the Historic Columbia Foundation are co-sponsoring a national meeting that aims to save historically important slave dwellings. The third annual Slave Dwelling Project Conference…
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Richland County Conservation Commission helps sponsor slave dwelling conference
September 12, 2016
The Richland County Conservation Commission and the Historic Columbia Foundation are co-sponsoring a national meeting that aims to save historically important slave dwellings. The third annual Slave Dwelling Project Conference…
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Clyburn statement on availability of funds for new school in Denmark-Olar School District
September 12, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has announced approval of a direct loan through its community facilities program of $38 million for a new K-8 school,…
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Clyburn statement on availability of funds for new school in Denmark-Olar School District
September 12, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has announced approval of a direct loan through its community facilities program of $38 million for a new K-8 school,…
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CBRE’s Aaron Dupree among Columbia’s best and brightest
September 12, 2016
CBRE announced that Aaron Dupree, Vice President, has been recognized as one of Columbia Business Monthly’s “Best and Brightest Under 35” for 2016. The honor was given to 35 young…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Columbia attorneys Ashley B. Stratton and Jordan Crapps join Gallivan, White and Boyd
September 12, 2016
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that attorneys Ashley B. Stratton and Jordan Crapps have joined the firm and will be serving clients out of the Columbia, South Carolina, office.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
EDTS adds 3 professionals to growing team
September 12, 2016
EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the Southeast, has added professionals Diana Ely, Nathan…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery’s Lexington facility now open
September 12, 2016
Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO and spokesperson for Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announced this week that the practice has officially opened its new location at 109 Park Place Court in Lexington,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
NAI Avant Brokers ±23,392 Square Foot Industrial Lease
September 12, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR, recently represented the landlord, Shop Grove Warehouses, LLC in the lease transaction at 195 Shop Grove Drive in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Truematter welcomes project manager to the team
September 12, 2016
Truematter (truematter.com) is excited to welcome Matt Coleman, project manager, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Matt’s extensive background in overseeing successful communications campaigns – regionally and abroad – shows…
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CCSD hires Executive Director of Transportation
September 11, 2016
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced William “Jeff” Scott as its Executive Director of Transportation. Scott is a Citadel graduate and has served as the Interim Executive Director of Transportation…
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Clemson course to help food manufacturers meet federal requirements
September 11, 2016
South Carolina food manufacturers can receive needed federal certifications by completing the Better Process Control School offered by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service this month. The course teaches canning and…
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Traumatic experience of going blind as a teenager leads author into ministry to those facing trauma and loss, and to inspiring message of grit and gratitude
September 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – When an attractive, articulate and well-educated professional woman like Laura Bratton suggests we face our challenges with grit and gratitude, we might be inclined to scoff, thinking…
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Association of Fundraising Professionals announces 2016 National Philanthropy Day winners
September 11, 2016
The SC Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) with Presenting Sponsor Michael J. Mungo Foundation, will honor the finest achievements of the philanthropic community in the…
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Richland Library Main to Reopen Second Level with New Look
September 11, 2016
The transformation at Richland Library Main continues, andstarting Monday, September 12, our staff are unveiling the recently renovated and reconfigured Second Level, featuring the new Studio Services Department. We encourage…
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Dominion Foundation continues supporting Junior Achievement in six communities with $10,000 grant
September 11, 2016
The Dominion Foundation has made another $10,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina to support programs in the areas of financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship for the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley named 2016 Global Vision Award recipient
September 10, 2016
The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that South Carolina Governor Nikki R. Haley will receive the 2016 Global Vision Award. She will be honored at a black-tie…
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Scott and Company hires Alex Butterly
September 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that Alex Butterly has joined the firm’s Assurance and Advisory…
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Columbia City Ballet announces Board of Directors
September 9, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Ballet announces the full list of Board Members for 2016, listed below. Christopher B. Ray, President Tom Brown, Vice President Nancy Probst, Treasurer Brian Maynor,…
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Dominion Foundation contributes $5,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program
September 9, 2016The Dominion Foundation has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a grant of $5,000. The grant…
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Leadership Charleston announces Class of 2017
September 9, 2016
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston, a highly sought after professional development program established in 1974, is proud to announce the Class of 2017. . Leadership Charleston’s mission is to identify…
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CCSD hires Assistant Executive Director of Exceptional Children
September 9, 2016
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Madeline Jacobs as its Assistant Executive Director of Exceptional Children. Originally from South Carolina, Jacobs has gained educational experience in Georgia and,…
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Boyanoski to speak on public relations at OpportunitySC
September 9, 2016
John Boyanoski, president of Complete Public Relations, will be one of the speakers at the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development’s 2016 OpportunitySC Conference. Boyanoski’s presentation will take place…
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Columbia City Ballet announces Board of Directors
September 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Ballet announces the full list of Board Members for 2016, listed below. Christopher B. Ray, President Tom Brown, Vice President Nancy Probst, Treasurer Brian Maynor,…
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Dominion Foundation contributes $5,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program
September 9, 2016
The Dominion Foundation has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a grant of $5,000. The grant…
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Homeowners’ litigation and vote frees residents of D.R. Horton subdivision from payments for unwanted telecom services
September 8, 2016As a result of homeowners’ litigation and overwhelming vote turnout, the residents of the Mill Creek at Cypress Ridge subdivision in Bluffton, South Carolina will no longer have to pay…
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Greenville Technical College offers open house for former ITT Tech students
September 8, 2016
An Open House will be held at Greenville Technical College to welcome former ITT Tech students to the college and to provide an overview of the admissions process. Two sessions…
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Lifelong learning at Wofford offers new slate of courses
September 8, 2016
Lifelong Learning at Wofford College is entering its second year with a new slate of classes for adult learners. The new eight-week session will run from Sept. 19 through Nov.…
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CMA exhibition features the art of Toulouse-Lautrec
September 8, 2016
The Columbia Museum of Art presents the one-gallery exhibition Toulouse-Lautrec Works on Paper Featuring the Robbie Barnett and Kathy Olson Collection, on view through December 4, 2016. This exhibition offers…
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Womble Carlyle’s Josh Howard joins S.C. Judicial Merit Selection Commission
September 8, 2016
Womble Carlyle attorney Josh Howard has been appointed to the South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission. The Judicial Merit Selection Commission was created in 1997 by a state constitutional provision…
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VentureSouth Announces Formation of “VentureSouth Angel Fund II”
September 8, 2016
VentureSouth is excited to announce the formation of its latest sidecar investment fund, VentureSouth Angel Fund II. VentureSouth is an early stage investment firm that operates angel groups and funds in the Carolinas.…
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