2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner
April 8, 2016The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…
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2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner
April 8, 2016The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, headlines, on-the-move
LS3P congratulates new architect Alisha Coleman, AIA
April 8, 2016LS3P is pleased to congratulate Alisha Coleman, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, on achieving architectural licensure. In addition to completing the required training hours in diverse experience categories, Coleman recently passed…
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NAI Avant procures land sale in downtown Columbia
April 8, 2016NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, Paul Hartley, SIOR, as well as Paul Paschal, represented the buyer in the sale of ±.29 acres of land in downtown Columbia. Bordering the…
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Call for Artists!
April 8, 2016Call for Artists Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Seeks Artist Submissions for Bassett Gallery’s 2016-2017 Season Camden – The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC)…
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Global Eco Adventures to celebrate Earth Day with gala
April 8, 2016Internationally acclaimed zoologist Jim Fowler among event’s special guests CAMDEN, SC – Global Eco Adventures (GEA) will celebrate Earth Day 2016 with a lineup of special guests – including wildlife…
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EdVenture joins national celebration of Week of the Young Child
April 8, 2016EdVenture Children’s Museum joins South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children in celebration of the National Week of the Young Child™ from April 11 to April 16 at…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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Neil Jones promoted to Colliers International’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
April 8, 2016
Colliers International, South Carolina announced the promotion of Neil Jones to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously the Chief Accounting Officer, Jones succeeds Bob Link,…
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Neil Jones promoted to Colliers International’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
April 8, 2016
Colliers International, South Carolina announced the promotion of Neil Jones to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously the Chief Accounting Officer, Jones succeeds Bob Link,…
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Columbia Fireflies Unveil Team Mascot, Mason
April 8, 2016
Team opened mysterious box at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital on Thursday COLUMBIA, SC — The Columbia Fireflies unveiled their team mascot on Thursday, only a few hours before their inaugural…
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Midlands Technical College strikes agreement with Coker College to saves students money, ease transfer
April 8, 2016
Coker College and Midlands Technical College have formalized a bridge agreement that will give MTC students access to programs and services to facilitate their transfer to Coker College. The agreement,…
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NFL Star to Present Check for $100,000 to Blythewood High School
April 8, 2016
Blythewood High School graduate and NFL Pro-Bowl defensive back Justin Bethel will be at the BHS campus Friday, April 8 at 2 p.m. to present a check for $100,000 to…
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Ridge View High School’s Institute for Health Sciences Magnet Program named National Magnet School of Distinction
April 8, 2016
COLUMBIA – Ridge View High School’s Institute for Health Sciences has been named a National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and…
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Ramos, Ingram Shine On Opening Night
April 8, 2016
By Kevin Fitzgerald / MILB.comCHARLESTON, SC – Shortstop Milton Ramos collected two singles and drove in a pair of runs on Opening Night on Thursday, but the Fireflies fell short,…
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Ramos, Ingram Shine On Opening Night
April 8, 2016
By Kevin Fitzgerald / MILB.comCHARLESTON, SC – Shortstop Milton Ramos collected two singles and drove in a pair of runs on Opening Night on Thursday, but the Fireflies fell short,…
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Call for Artists!
April 8, 2016Call for Artists Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Seeks Artist Submissions for Bassett Gallery’s 2016-2017 Season Camden – The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC)…
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EdVenture joins national celebration of Week of the Young Child
April 8, 2016
EdVenture Children’s Museum joins South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children in celebration of the National Week of the Young Child™ from April 11 to April 16 at…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016
Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Furay recognized with national Soaring Eagle Award for the second time
April 8, 2016
GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. This is the second year in a row that Furay, who…
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Global Eco Adventures to celebrate Earth Day with gala
April 8, 2016
Internationally acclaimed zoologist Jim Fowler among event’s special guests CAMDEN, SC – Global Eco Adventures (GEA) will celebrate Earth Day 2016 with a lineup of special guests – including wildlife…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: environmental, on-the-move
LS3P congratulates new architect Alisha Coleman, AIA
April 8, 2016
LS3P is pleased to congratulate Alisha Coleman, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, on achieving architectural licensure. In addition to completing the required training hours in diverse experience categories, Coleman recently passed…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
NAI Avant procures land sale in downtown Columbia
April 8, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, Paul Hartley, SIOR, as well as Paul Paschal, represented the buyer in the sale of ±.29 acres of land in downtown Columbia. Bordering the…
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Randy Robinson named as Berkeley High School varsity football coach
April 7, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley High School (BHS) named Randy Robinson as the new varsity football coach. Robinson has been coaching at D.W. Daniel High School in Central, SC since 1995.…
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Furay recognized with national Soaring Eagle Award for the second time
April 7, 2016
GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. This is the second year in a row that Furay, who…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: insurance, on-the-move
SC Chamber applauds Senate approval of bill to shorten legislative session
April 7, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement applauding Senate approval of S.267, a bill that would shorten the legislative session. The South Carolina…
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SC Chamber applauds Senate approval of bill to shorten legislative session
April 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement applauding Senate approval of S.267, a bill that would shorten the legislative session. The South Carolina…
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Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award
April 7, 2016
Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award Just 218 students, representing 36 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico, received the award in 2016. Sponsor…
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Bohn, Choi and Simpson are newest additions to the RBC Heritage Field
April 7, 2016
Jason Bohn, KJ Choi and Webb Simpson have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is taking place April 11-17, 2016…
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Early stage ventures create more than 250 new jobs, raise over $69 million in capital in 2015
April 7, 2016
From raising a remarkable $69.4 million in new capital to creating more than 250 new full-time jobs, the impact of innovation-based startups on the Upstate economy continues to grow rapidly.…
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SANDLAPPER Securities adds Financial Advisor
April 7, 2016
The award winning independent broker dealer, SANDLAPPER Securities, has added financial advisor Susan Greene Lockwood to their broker dealer network. Lockwood joins SANDLAPPER Securities with 25 years of financial advising…
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Tommy Britt joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 7, 2016Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Tommy Britt as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Tommy joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in accounting at SC Telco Federal…
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Oconee Economic Alliance announces Destination Oconee Hire
April 7, 2016
The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) announced the addition of Janet Hartman as Manager of the Destination Oconee strategy. A native of Iowa, Hartman joins the OEA team after working as…
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Robert Wood appointed to Accountancy Board
April 7, 2016
Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, announced that Columbia shareholder Robert P. Wood was appointed by Governor Nikki Haley to serve on the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. Bob concentrates his…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department recognized for DUI enforcement efforts
April 7, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has recognized the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for its efforts in 2015 to enforce the state’s DUI laws and remove impaired drivers from…
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Palmetto Health and USC selected for national professional development program
April 7, 2016
Palmetto Health and the University of South Carolina (USC) have been chosen to take part in an innovative national learning collaborative with eight other institutions across the country. The three-…
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James E. Clyburn Golf Center accepting registrations for girls golf clinics
April 7, 2016
The James E. Clyburn Golf Center, a LPGA-USGA Girls Golf site, will host free golf clinics for girls ages 5-17 beginning in April. The James E. Clyburn Golf Center is…
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Congaree National Park becomes first Poo-Poo Project east of the Mississippi
April 7, 2016
With the installation of 4 Poo-Poo Screens, Congaree National Park becomes Teton Raptor Center’s first Poo-Poo Project partner east of the Mississippi. The screens have been placed on ventilation pipes…
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Updated “Yard Ordinance” gives owners more time to remedy problems
April 7, 2016
An updated Richland County ordinance gives residents more time to get weeds and other rank vegetation under control before citations are written. The ordinance now allows a property owner 30…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges the sale of office building for $6.5 Million
April 7, 2016Allegiancy Acquires Ashley Corporate Center in Charleston, SC CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in commercial real estate services, announced today the sale of the Ashley Corporate…
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Award-winning Christian film Only God Can now showing in theaters nationwide
April 7, 2016
The Story Of Women Bound By Friendship And Empowered By Faith Features Greg Evigan And Donna D’Errico MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Only God Can, an award-winning Christian film produced by…
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Wilkes Law Firm attorney Derham Cole named Legislator of the Year
April 7, 2016
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, large and small, covered the State House steps on March 2, 2016, as part of Disability Advocacy Day. The shoes represent South Carolina citizens with…
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Taylor Self joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler
April 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, is pleased to announce that Taylor Self has joined Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler as the Marketing…
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Winthrop benefactor descendant establishes endowed scholarship for history majors
April 7, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – John Winthrop understands the importance of examining the past to prepare and plan for the future. A descendant of Winthrop University benefactor Robert C. Winthrop, he…
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Winthrop benefactor descendant establishes endowed scholarship for history majors
April 7, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – John Winthrop understands the importance of examining the past to prepare and plan for the future. A descendant of Winthrop University benefactor Robert C. Winthrop, he…
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Trident Technical College employee wins statewide award for innovation
April 7, 2016
Laurie Boeding, dean of business technology at Trident Technical College, is the 2016 recipient of the A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year Award, which is given each year by…
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SYNNEX Corporation wins Red Hat North America Partner Award
April 7, 2016
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading technology solutions distributor, is proud to announce that it has been named Commercial Distributor of the Year by Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of…
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RMF adding second facility in Greenville County
April 7, 2016
Automotive supplier’s new $16 million investment in Greenville County to add 40 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations by building a second…
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RMF adding second facility in Greenville County
April 7, 2016
Automotive supplier’s new $16 million investment in Greenville County to add 40 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations by building a second…
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Former Charleston County administrator Kurt Taylor joins Charleston Animal Society
April 7, 2016
Kurt Taylor, the former Administrator for Charleston County, has joined Charleston Animal Society as its new Director of Government Relations. Taylor brings 23 years of government experience with him: Prosecuted…
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