Dominion supports improvements on Palmetto Trail Passage
June 27, 2016
The Palmetto Trail’s Fort Jackson Passage will receive some much needed upgrades soon, thanks to a $15,000 environmental grant from the Dominion Foundation and Dominion Resources. “Palmetto Conservation Foundation is…
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Community Development receives John A. Sasso award
June 27, 2016
On Friday, June 24, 2016, the National Community Development Association (NCDA) recognized the Community Development department as one of the winners of the 2016 John A. Sasso National Community Development…
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SCE&G ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer back by popular demand
June 27, 2016
SCE&G is reintroducing a popular offer that gives electric customers an affordable way to purchase energy-efficient light bulbs. With a quick visit to the company’s online EnergyWise Savings Store, customers…
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SCE&G ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer back by popular demand
June 27, 2016
SCE&G is reintroducing a popular offer that gives electric customers an affordable way to purchase energy-efficient light bulbs. With a quick visit to the company’s online EnergyWise Savings Store, customers…
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Ballentine Antiques & Storage adds U-Haul truck sharing℠
June 27, 2016
U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. announced that Ballentine Antiques & Storage has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Irmo community. Ballentine Antiques & Storage at…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank receives grant from ConAgra Foods foundation to help give kids a hunger-free summer
June 27, 2016
One out of 5 children in South Carolina faces hunger. When schools are closed for summer, kids have less access to nutritious meals as many rely on free or reduced-price…
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Mayor Benjamin elected Second Vice President of United States Conference of Mayors
June 27, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was elected Second Vice President of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) earlier today at this year’s annual meeting in Indianapolis, positioning Columbia at the…
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South Carolina teen selected as Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2016
June 27, 2016
MOBILE, AL – On Saturday, June 25, Tara Moore of Easley, S.C. was named the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2016 and presented with a cash scholarship of $40,000…
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Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Jamie Williams to the statewide business defense firm
June 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce James Williams has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Williams is an associate practicing in the area of construction law.…
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Beach Company board of directors approves Sergeant Jasper settlement agreement
June 27, 2016
In their quarterly meeting June 24, 2016, The Beach Company’s board of directors voted in favor of the Sergeant Jasper settlement to formalize the agreement for the Sergeant Jasper redevelopment,…
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Goodwill Industries to open new Midlands headquarters on June 30
June 27, 2016At 9:00 am on Thursday, June 30, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina will open the doors to its new Midlands headquarters at 2119 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The…
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Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
June 27, 2016Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…
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Summer Camps & Classes Begin Soon at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
June 27, 2016Summer camps and classes at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) for both children and adults will begin in July. The first registration deadline is June 30, so…
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Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors
June 27, 2016Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…
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Choate Construction teams with local Red Cross chapter to promote fire prevention
June 27, 2016SUMMERVILLE, SC – Choate Construction Company teamed with the American Red Cross in a Smoke Alarm Blitz, visiting homes as part of the Home Fire Safety Campaign. Saturday’s Smoke Alarm…
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Choate Construction teams with local Red Cross chapter to promote fire prevention
June 27, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Choate Construction Company teamed with the American Red Cross in a Smoke Alarm Blitz, visiting homes as part of the Home Fire Safety Campaign. Saturday’s Smoke Alarm…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Dominion supports improvements on Palmetto Trail Passage
June 27, 2016
The Palmetto Trail’s Fort Jackson Passage will receive some much needed upgrades soon, thanks to a $15,000 environmental grant from the Dominion Foundation and Dominion Resources. “Palmetto Conservation Foundation is…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, hospitality, on-the-move
AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets
June 27, 2016
1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…
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AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets
June 27, 2016
1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…
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NAI Earle Furman welcomes two commercial real estate brokers
June 27, 2016
Edward Wingate and Chris Harrison join the largest CRE brokerage in the Upstate. GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm in Upstate, South Carolina, recently welcomed…
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Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC- Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one of the “Best Places…
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Burns endorses Kuper in District 21
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Councilman Jim Burns affirmed his endorsement and support of Stacy Kuper to replace him in District 21 today. “This has been a campaign season filled…
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Tucker named “runner up” for Salvation Army’s prestigious Man of the Year Award
June 27, 2016Salvation Army chaplain recognized for service to the organization and broader community COLUMBIA, SC – Salvation Army chaplain Melvin Tucker was recognized as “runner up” for the Salvation Army’s…
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NAI Avant closes on former Cardinal Newman site
June 27, 2016NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently represented the seller, the Diocese of Charleston, in the transaction of 4701 Forest Drive in Forest Acres. The 12.47…
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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
June 27, 2016
States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…
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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
June 27, 2016
States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…
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BCSD FY 2016-2017 budget received first reading
June 27, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) FY 2016-2017 General Fund Operating Budget received first reading at the Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 14. The proposed budget funds the…
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Colonial Life launches new educator leadership program
June 27, 2016
Program will build stronger ties between educators, business and community leaders COLUMBIA, SC – School’s out for summer, but a select group of administrators, principals and other school executives…
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Burns endorses Kuper in District 21
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Councilman Jim Burns affirmed his endorsement and support of Stacy Kuper to replace him in District 21 today. “This has been a campaign season filled…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move, telecommunications
Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
June 27, 2016
Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…
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CBE President John Eckstrom named BTA’s 2016 Volunteer of the Year
June 27, 2016
John Eckstrom, president of Carolina Business Equipment Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, was named the Business Technology Association’s (BTA’s) 2016 Volunteer of the Year on June 10 during the BTA at…
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Goodwill Industries to open new Midlands headquarters on June 30
June 27, 2016
At 9:00 am on Thursday, June 30, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina will open the doors to its new Midlands headquarters at 2119 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors
June 27, 2016
Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
NAI Avant closes on former Cardinal Newman site
June 27, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently represented the seller, the Diocese of Charleston, in the transaction of 4701 Forest Drive in Forest Acres. The 12.47…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
O’Neal named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for 5th consecutive year
June 27, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has been named to the list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fifth consecutive…
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Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC- Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one of the “Best Places…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: accounting, on-the-move
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. added to Russell 2000® Index
June 27, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced today that it was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opened on…
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Summer Camps & Classes Begin Soon at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
June 27, 2016
Summer camps and classes at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) for both children and adults will begin in July. The first registration deadline is June 30, so…
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Tucker named “runner up” for Salvation Army’s prestigious Man of the Year Award
June 27, 2016
Salvation Army chaplain recognized for service to the organization and broader community COLUMBIA, SC – Salvation Army chaplain Melvin Tucker was recognized as “runner up” for the Salvation Army’s…
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Mullikin Law Firm announces Creative Director Charlie Mullikin
June 26, 2016Mullikin to oversee firm’s creative and social media presence CAMDEN, SC – Charlie Mullikin joins The Mullikin Law Firm as the firm’s new creative director, enhancing the team in…
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Catherine Walworth joins the CMA curatorial team
June 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Walworth, Ph.D., to Curator. Walworth joined the CMA curatorial team this spring, and she…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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Mullikin Law Firm announces Creative Director Charlie Mullikin
June 26, 2016
Mullikin to oversee firm’s creative and social media presence CAMDEN, SC – Charlie Mullikin joins The Mullikin Law Firm as the firm’s new creative director, enhancing the team in…
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District Five moves to 10-point grading scale
June 24, 2016In April, the State Board of Education voted unanimously to move South Carolina high schools to a 10-point grading scale starting in August. South Carolina schools currently use a 7-point…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend
June 24, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (NASDAQ: BKSC) the parent Company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly cash dividend of…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department accepting reserve deputy applications
June 24, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will begin its next reserve deputy training cycle Oct. 19. “Reserve deputies are a major component of our commitment to serve the…
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Coker College dance program graduate receives national award for performance
June 24, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – Earlier this month, recent Coker College graduates Tierra Foxworth and Tammaka Staley traveled to Washington, D.C., to perform their original work, “Curveless Smile,” at the National College Dance…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
