5th Annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival to Benefit Harvest Hope
March 16, 2016
The 5th Annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, one of the Midlands most anticipated annual events, returns this year on Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.…
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South Carolina celebrates Ag Day
March 16, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed March 15, 2016 as Ag Day in South Carolina. In a ceremony earlier today held on the State House steps, Senator Danny Verdin and…
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South Carolina celebrates Ag Day
March 16, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed March 15, 2016 as Ag Day in South Carolina. In a ceremony earlier today held on the State House steps, Senator Danny Verdin and…
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RBC Heritage grants two more sponsors exemptions
March 16, 2016
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Jeff Maggert and Ryan Ruffels have been given sponsors exemptions into the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event…
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RBC Heritage grants two more sponsors exemptions
March 16, 2016
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Jeff Maggert and Ryan Ruffels have been given sponsors exemptions into the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event…
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Richland County statement on Gov. Haley’s Executive Order
March 16, 2016
Following is a statement from Richland County on the Executive Order from Gov. Nikki Haley regarding Kelvin Washington: Richland County received a copy of Governor Haley’s Executive Order issued…
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Repko to lead Duke Energy’s fossil/hydro organization
March 16, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Regis Repko, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of nuclear governance, projects and engineering, has been named the company’s senior vice president and chief fossil/hydro officer, effective April…
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Repko to lead Duke Energy’s fossil/hydro organization
March 16, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Regis Repko, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of nuclear governance, projects and engineering, has been named the company’s senior vice president and chief fossil/hydro officer, effective April…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016
Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016
Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Downtown Music Series kicks off season with St. Patrick’s Day celebration
March 16, 2016
Local bands invited to compete in Gimme the Gig competition GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series this week with the season opening…
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Groundbreaking celebrates launch of new Clemson development
March 16, 2016
Phase II of The Falls at Meehan to offer homeowners amenity-rich lifestyle at an affordable price GREENVILLE, SC – Serrus Capital Partners, a Greenville-based real estate investment and management company,…
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Greenville County Schools to receive $60,000 Bosch grant for mobile manufacturing lab
March 16, 2016
FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Greenville County Schools is one of four Upstate educational entities to receive a grant from The Bosch Community Fund. The grants, totaling $147,2000, will provide resources…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney, Rachael Anna, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016
Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney, William Floyd, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Starting a conversation on sexual assault
March 16, 2016
“Speak” Focus of Book Clubs at Richland Library As part of a statewide initiative on bringing attention to sexual assault and teen dating violence, Richland Library is teaming with Richland…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Council to host 6th Annual TDL Summit
March 16, 2016Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Council to Host 6th Annual TDL Summit Tuesday, March 22 Industry professionals to speak of trends, successes and issues from across South Carolina COLUMBIA,…
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Call Experts expanding existing Lowcountry operations
March 16, 2016
Company Investing $1.8 Million To Expand, Creating 310 Jobs New Jobs In Charleston County CHARLESTON, SC – Call Experts, a leading answering service company, is expanding its existing operations in…
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Call Experts expanding existing Lowcountry operations
March 16, 2016
Company Investing $1.8 Million To Expand, Creating 310 Jobs New Jobs In Charleston County CHARLESTON, SC – Call Experts, a leading answering service company, is expanding its existing operations in…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease – Yes Solar Solutions
March 16, 2016Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Yes Solar Solutions, in the lease of 2,805 SF of space at 9481 Industrial Center Drive, Unit 4, North Charleston, SC. The…
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RMF, Phillips hosting Job Fair Thursday & Friday in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
Phillips to fill Upstate positions for leading aerospace and automotive supplier GREENVILLE, SC – RMF and Phillips Staffing will host a Job Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17…
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Fitesa expanding existing operations in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the design…
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Fitesa expanding existing operations in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the design…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Nickelodeon Theatre hosts Science on Screen
March 16, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host Science on Screen this spring. Each screening in the series pairs a classic, cult…
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NAI Avant consummates sale of ±68.72 acres of land in Lexington
March 16, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken recently represented the seller, Timmons Pond Property, LLC, in the sale of ±68.72 acres (AC) of land at 1535…
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Jessica Spinks joins First Reliance Bank as Customer Service Specialist
March 16, 2016Spinks Is Dedicated To Providing Exceptional Service To Customers CHARLESTON, SC – Jessica Spinks has joined First Reliance Bank as a Customer Service Specialist, for the Charleston market. In her…
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John Griffin joins Bobbitt team as Project Developer
March 16, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is pleased to welcome new team member John G. Griffin as a project developer in the Columbia, S.C., office. Griffin will focus on developing…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease – Yes Solar Solutions
March 16, 2016
Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Yes Solar Solutions, in the lease of 2,805 SF of space at 9481 Industrial Center Drive, Unit 4, North Charleston, SC. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Jessica Spinks joins First Reliance Bank as Customer Service Specialist
March 16, 2016
Spinks Is Dedicated To Providing Exceptional Service To Customers CHARLESTON, SC – Jessica Spinks has joined First Reliance Bank as a Customer Service Specialist, for the Charleston market. In her…
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John Griffin joins Bobbitt team as Project Developer
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is pleased to welcome new team member John G. Griffin as a project developer in the Columbia, S.C., office. Griffin will focus on developing…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016
Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
NAI Avant consummates sale of ±68.72 acres of land in Lexington
March 16, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken recently represented the seller, Timmons Pond Property, LLC, in the sale of ±68.72 acres (AC) of land at 1535…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Nexsen Pruet attorney, Rachael Anna, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016
Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Nexsen Pruet attorney, William Floyd, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016
Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Nickelodeon Theatre hosts Science on Screen
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host Science on Screen this spring. Each screening in the series pairs a classic, cult…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
RMF, Phillips hosting Job Fair Thursday & Friday in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
Phillips to fill Upstate positions for leading aerospace and automotive supplier GREENVILLE, SC – RMF and Phillips Staffing will host a Job Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: employment, on-the-move
Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Council to host 6th Annual TDL Summit
March 16, 2016
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Council to Host 6th Annual TDL Summit Tuesday, March 22 Industry professionals to speak of trends, successes and issues from across South Carolina COLUMBIA,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Lewis Named CFO at FinTrust
March 15, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors is proud to announce that David E. Lewis has been named as Chief Financial Officer at FinTrust Investment Advisors. Lewis will be assuming the role effective immediately.…
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Free spay/neuters for cats this Saturday! Kia Country of Charleston sponsors Charleston Animal Society Spay-Neuter Blitzes
March 15, 2016
Do you or someone you know have a cat that needs spayed or neutered? Maybe it’s that neighborhood cat you see in the morning? Charleston Animal Society is teaming up…
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Bees bring Magnolia Gardens a hive of possibilities
March 15, 2016
Bee hives will give Magnolia Plantation and Gardens a new buzz to highlight the insect’s role as pollinators and the human threat to them. Tori Johnson, Magnolia’s student and youth…
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Risk Placement Services donates $63,247.29 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
March 15, 2016Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS), the fastest-growing property & casualty insurance wholesaler in the country, held their yearly conference in Charleston, South Carolina, this past week. With over 1,300 employees…
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Risk Placement Services donates $63,247.29 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
March 15, 2016Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS), the fastest-growing property & casualty insurance wholesaler in the country, held their yearly conference in Charleston, South Carolina, this past week. With over 1,300 employees…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Phillips Staffing launches new website, expands digital recruiting platform
March 15, 2016Phillips Staffing, one of the Southeast’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has re-launched its website (www.PhillipsStaffing.com), strategically investing in an updated and expanded presence as it…
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