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…
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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,…
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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…
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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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Lowcountry AIDS Services launches Red Ribbon Mega Raffle with $40,000 in cash prizes
March 15, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – One local nonprofit is taking advantage of South Carolina’s new legislation that allows charity raffles in order to launch a major fundraising initiative. Lowcountry AIDS Services has…
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BCSD announces three 2016 Teacher of the Year Honor Roll finalists
March 15, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced its top three Honor Roll Teacher of the Year finalists at its annual Teacher Forum Induction on Friday, March 11…
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Robert Haile named CresCom Bank’s Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer
March 15, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Robert Haile as the bank’s chief investment officer and treasurer. Haile was one of the bank’s first employees, joining CresCom…
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Sparks Research names Mckee Chief of Strategy; launches new brand and website
March 15, 2016
Brand enhancement and new website driven by McKee’s vision for innovative, data-driven solutions that maximize client value CLEMSON, SC – Sparks Research, a leading national marketing research and business intelligence firm for…
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NAI Avant closes sale of Columbia gas station
March 15, 2016NAI Avant Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM recently facilitated the sale of a Shell Gas and Convenience Center. Located at 7444 Two Notch Road, the property is on…
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Interior Department announces next step in Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Planning Process for 2017-2022
March 15, 2016
Proposal for next Five-Year Program continues balanced approach to leasing; proposal protects sensitive resources, and asks for public comment on additional protections Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell (pictured left)…
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Chris Pricenor joins First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker
March 15, 2016
Chris Pricenor has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for the Lexington, S.C. area. In his new role, he will be reaching out to businesses throughout the area…
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NAI Avant closes sale of Columbia gas station
March 15, 2016
NAI Avant Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM recently facilitated the sale of a Shell Gas and Convenience Center. Located at 7444 Two Notch Road, the property is on…
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Phillips Staffing launches new website, expands digital recruiting platform
March 15, 2016
Phillips 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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Chris Pricenor joins First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker
March 14, 2016Chris Pricenor has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for the Lexington, S.C. area. In his new role, he will be reaching out to businesses throughout the area…
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Shifting job market sets stage for delegation’s visit to Clemson University
March 14, 2016
A shifting job market that increasingly rewards graduates who can navigate the cultures and languages other countries is driving a Clemson University group to strengthen ties with one of Latin…
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USC Upstate Foundation receives $50,000 from Fullerton Foundation
March 14, 2016
The University of South Carolina Foundation was awarded $50,000 from the Fullerton Foundation. This award is a single year grant for investment in technology to support the Master of Science…
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Peterson named among finalists for Campus Safety Director of the Year
March 14, 2016
Campus Safety Magazine has named University of South Carolina Upstate Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Klay Peterson one of its finalists for the 9th Annual Campus Safety…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions
March 14, 2016
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for January and February of 2016: Sales Sammy DuBose represented Thrift…
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Coastal Mayors meet with White House Officials on offshore oil drilling, believe major decision Is imminent
March 14, 2016After a daylong series of bipartisan meetings with White House and Congressional staff members today in Washington, DC, Mayor John Tecklenburg of Charleston and Mayor Billy Keyserling of Beaufort believe…
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Shari and Bob Alford Form Team at Carolina One
March 14, 2016
Shari Alford has joined her husband Bob to form The Alford Group. Both Shari and Bob will be working from Carolina One Real Estate’s Longpoint Road Office in Mt. Pleasant.…
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Girl Scouts Appoints Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction Chair
March 14, 2016
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Cecilia K. Hanna as 2016 Chair for its Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction event. This is the fourth…
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Avison Young honored with 2015 CoStar Power Broker Award
March 14, 2016
Avison Young has been selected by CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, to receive a CoStar Power Broker TM…
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Richland Library closes for Customer Service Improvement Day
March 14, 2016
All Richland Library locations will be closed Wednesday, March 16 for Customer Service Improvement Day. During Customer Service Improvement Day, they will work behind-the-scenes on changes to enhance your library experience. No…
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Fireflies inaugural season will broadcast on WGCV
March 14, 2016
The Columbia Fireflies full 140-game schedule will be broadcast on the radio through Glory Communications for the 2016 season. The Fireflies home and away games will be simulcast on WGCV…
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Palmetto Health welcomes Rodney Leacock, M.D., to Neurosurgery Associates
March 14, 2016
Rodney O. Leacock, M.D., neurointensivist at Palmetto Health Neurosurgery Associates, is board certified in neurology, neurocritical care and vascular neurology. Leacock received his medical degree from Howard University College of…
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City of Columbia Accepting Submissions for Praise Fest for Peace and Youth Violence Prevention Expo
March 14, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the Praise Fest for Peace concert and the Youth Violence Prevention Expo, both of which will be held…
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Award winning film director Terry Davis has been selected as principal for a day Richland Northeast High School in Columbia,SC.
March 14, 2016
Richland Northeast High School held its annual “Principal for a Day” event on Tuesday, March 8, placing community and business leaders at the high school for a day. Principal Sabrina Suber said,…
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NAI Avant facilitates lease of ±60,300 square foot industrial Spec Building
March 14, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers , recently represented the landlord, Shop Grove Warehouses, LLC in leasing the remaining space within Building I comprised of ±60,300 square feet in Columbia, SC. The property,…
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Community Development to hold Start Fresh! financial education workshop series
March 14, 2016
The City’s Community Development department will hold a FREE financial education workshop series. During the workshops, participants will learn the importance of banking, budgeting, saving, building credit, homeownership and life…
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Lancaster’s Seventh Annual Red Rose Festival coming May 20 & 21, 2016
March 14, 2016
The Red Rose City is gearing up for the seventh annual Red Rose Festival, to be held Friday, May 20 from 6-10pm and Saturday, May 21 from 10am-10pm. Look for…
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Commercial real estate’s leading independent information provider recognizes market’s top leasing and sales brokers
March 14, 2016
Avison Young announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens has been named a 2015 CoStar Power Broker TM by CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP) for being a Top Retail Leasing Broker, the…
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Kevin Kisner highlights the latest commitments by Clemson, UGA, and Wofford graduates
March 14, 2016
Lucas Glover, Chris Kirk, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin, William McGirt, Hudson Swafford and Brendon Todd are all competing in the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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South Carolina’s employment situation
March 14, 2016
Employment growth continues, unemployment rate remains unchanged South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in January remained unchanged at 5.5 percent from December 2015. However, the number of people working…
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SC film director named Principal for a Day at Richland District 2 High School
March 14, 2016
Award winning film director Terry Davis has been selected as principal for a day Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, SC Richland Northeast High School held its annual “Principal for…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinics in Columbia
March 14, 2016Local attorneys to speak on a variety of legal issues COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor two free legal clinics in Columbia in March. The…
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DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s statement
March 14, 2016
January 2016 Employment Statement “Once again, we have a record number of people working with nearly 11,000 people finding work in January. In this robust economy, we also are…
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Thousands of acres secured with Congaree Land Trust
March 14, 2016
The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has put the finishing touches on securing conservation easements on three significant properties, adding another 2,330 acres and reaching a total of 62, 577 protected…
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Blythewood High Choir students earn state recognition
March 14, 2016
Seven students from the Blythewood High School Choir were among the top 425 students selected by audition for the 2016 South Carolina All-State Choir out of nearly 2,000 students who…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated names President and Chief Executive Officer
March 14, 2016
Greer Bancshares Incorporated today reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary Greer State Bank.…
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Kershaw County Music Association Scholarship Competition winners announced
March 14, 2016CAMDEN, SC — The Kershaw County Music Association (KCMA) and the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announce the winners of the 2016 KCMA Music Scholarship Competition. Nine talented…
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Truematter wins Addy Award for Children’s Museum of Denver website
March 14, 2016Truematter’s recently launched website for the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus won a Silver Addy at the American Advertising Awards in Columbia, South Carolina. The awards recognize work…
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NAI Avant facilitates lease of ±60,300 square foot industrial spec building
March 14, 2016NAI Avant senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR, recently represented the landlord, Shop Grove Warehouses, LLC in leasing the remaining space within Building I comprised of…
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Roughton joins Greer Community Ministries
March 14, 2016
Karen Roughton has joined Greer Community Ministries (GCM) as the Meals on Wheels coordinator. She will be in charge of supervising the 21 routes that volunteer drivers use to deliver…
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Kershaw County Music Association Scholarship Competition winners announced
March 14, 2016
CAMDEN, SC — The Kershaw County Music Association (KCMA) and the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announce the winners of the 2016 KCMA Music Scholarship Competition. Nine talented…
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NAI Avant facilitates lease of ±60,300 square foot industrial spec building
March 14, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR, recently represented the landlord, Shop Grove Warehouses, LLC in leasing the remaining space within Building I comprised of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Truematter wins Addy Award for Children’s Museum of Denver website
March 14, 2016
Truematter’s recently launched website for the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus won a Silver Addy at the American Advertising Awards in Columbia, South Carolina. The awards recognize work…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
