Disney Institute coming to USC
June 28, 2016Disney Institute is coming to the University of South Carolina! August 3, 2016 ● Russell House University Union ● 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ● $495/person There are five powerful…
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Disney Institute coming to USC
June 28, 2016Disney Institute is coming to the University of South Carolina! August 3, 2016 ? Russell House University Union ? 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ? $495/person There are five powerful…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Best Places To Work award winners
June 22, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Now in its 11th year,…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Best Places To Work award winners
June 22, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Now in its 11th year,…
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Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. launching Greenville County operations
June 21, 2016Company investing $4.5 million in new facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Borgeson Universal Company, Inc.,…
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Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. launching Greenville County operations
June 21, 2016Company investing $4.5 million in new facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Borgeson Universal Company, Inc.,…
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NAI Avant facilitates two leases in newly redeveloped Cigar Factory, Charleston
June 18, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – David Ingle, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently facilitated two leases in the Cigar Factory building located at the corner of East Bay and Columbus…
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Greenville Tech Charter HS students win national award
June 18, 2016GTCHS Students In Action, recognized as the Most Outstanding South Carolina Team, have been chosen the National Jefferson Award Winner. The Jefferson Awards for Public Service was founded in 1972…
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South Carolina REALTORS® release May market reports
June 15, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its May housing market data and as predicted, there has been plenty of healthy sales activity during the second quarter of 2016.…
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NAI Avant procures office lease for Palmetto Exterminators in North Charleston
June 13, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Scott Peevy, CCIM, broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently facilitated a ±1,880 square foot office lease at 4055 Faber Place Drive in North Charleston, SC. Peevy represented…
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Bark in the Park with the Lexington County Blowfish
June 13, 2016Featuring Lexington County Public Works and “Trash the Poop” pet-centered outreach of The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium The Lexington County Blowfish and the County of Lexington is inviting fans to bring…
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Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows
June 6, 2016Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…
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Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows
June 6, 2016Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…
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Patriotic Fruit Skewers
May 27, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking 12 wooden skewers 12 strawberries, washed & dried, stems removed 12 large blackberries, washed and dried 1 large banana 6 oz. Blueberry Greek…
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Dominion supports American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign
May 25, 2016Smoke Alarms installed by Red Cross and partners have saved 11 lives in South Carolina since December The American Red Cross announced that the Dominion Foundation, on behalf of Dominion…
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Dominion supports American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign
May 24, 2016Smoke Alarms installed by Red Cross and partners have saved 11 lives in South Carolina since December The American Red Cross announced that the Dominion Foundation, on behalf of Dominion…
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Diversity leaders honored at 12th Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner
May 18, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate diversity leaders were honored Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the 12th Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner presented by Denny’s Corporation. The event, hosted by the Greenville…
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Patricia Moore-Pastides to host 10th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon
May 9, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Patricia Moore-Pastides and the American Heart Association will welcome over 200 Midlands area men and women at the 10th Anniversary Midlands Go Red for Women Luncheon on…
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City of West Columbia creates Internet Purchase Exchange Zone
April 25, 2016The City of West Columbia has created an Internet Purchase Exchange Zone for members of the public to use as a meeting place to exchange goods purchased on the internet.…
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Wordless News
April 21, 2016Posted in: midlandsbiz Category: uncategorized
Midlands Technical College hosts annual Administrative Professionals Conference
April 11, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Taking place during Administrative Professionals week, Midlands Technical College will be hosting their annual Administrative Professionals Conference on April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the…
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Temporary Lane Closure on I-20 in Richland County
April 11, 2016The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be closing one lane of I-20 East to install camera poles. The lane closures will be as follows: Apr. 11, 2016 at…
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March 31, 2016
Stove Top Granola Healthy Hands Cooking 1 – 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. grass fed butter 1 Tbsp. vanilla 3 Tbsp. maple syrup 2 cups rolled oats 1/4…
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March 30, 2016
Martha Newton tearfully referred to herself as a once-shy child from South Carolina’s “Corridor of Shame, as some call it.” That was before she joined South Carolina 4-H, the growing…
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Have You Mentally Checked Out Of Your Career?
March 30, 2016By Brian Maynor For a lot of people their work has become so routine they can literally disengage mentally and coast through the day on autopilot, but is that…
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FEMA storm debris program ending
March 18, 2016Lexington County – FEMA Storm Debris Program FEMA’s storm debris pickup program ends on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Lexington County Solid Waste Management Department will make a final collection of…
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Historic Hoppy Hour joins Suds Week, explores history of beer in Columbia
March 2, 2016Historic Columbia hosts this month’s Historic Hoppy Hour in solidarity with Soda City Suds Week at the Hampton-Preston Mansion (1615 Blanding) on Friday, March 18, at 5:30 p.m. Prepare…
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The Greenville Swamp Rabbits host Business Power Play
February 29, 2016Presented by South State Bank A night of hockey and networking for Upstate businesses Greenville, S.C. | February 29, 2016 – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are excited to host…
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Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Hoppenings – need a few minutes to get more trail
February 24, 2016Posted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: uncategorized
NAI Avant arranges
February 24, 2016NAI AVANT ARRANGES ±11,900 SQUARE FOOT FLEX BUILDING LEASE IN CHARLESTON, SC COLUMBIA, SC (February 24, 2016) NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn and Nick Stomski, SIOR, as well…
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City Of Columbia and Richland School District One celebrate Eighth Annual “Together We Can Read” initiative
February 18, 2016The City of Columbia and Richland School District One held the eighth annual “Together We Can Read” press conference this afternoon. City Council Members, Richland District One Board Members, Author…
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Richland 101 Course Gives Insight into County Services, Programs
February 3, 2016Registration is open for the 2016 edition of Richland 101, a free course on the basics of Richland County Government. Richland 101 classes will begin 6:15 p.m. each Monday and…
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Whitney M. Young, Jr. Equal Opportunity Mardi Gras Gala
February 2, 2016The Urban League of the Upstate will host its annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award Mardi Gras Gala on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Hyatt…
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Darlington Raceway Announces 2016 Start Times
January 28, 2016Track’s NASCAR Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series races to air on NBC Darlington Raceway and NASCAR announced that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500®,scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 4,…
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Games rescheduled, SAT testing canceled
January 22, 2016Due to the forecast for inclement weather, the following basketball games that were scheduled to be played Friday, January 22 have been or will be rescheduled: The Columbia High vs.…
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Three Smith Moore Leatherwood Attorneys Honored with “Leadership in Law” Awards
January 20, 2016Posted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: uncategorized
City launches new banking program and financial empowerment initiatives
January 12, 2016Community Development is partnering up with BB&T, South State Bank and TD Bank to introduce “Bank On” Columbia. “Bank On” Columbia is a new program that will provide Columbia’s un-banked…
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Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail Hoppenings and other fun
January 11, 2016By Ty Houck We are nearly complete with painting center-line down the portion of the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail outside of the city limits of Greenville. The line helping…
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Southern Exposure New Music concert includes four world premieres
January 11, 2016uary concert Exposed Wiring V brings together a wealth of talent C Street Brass, Cameron Britt, Sharon Harms, Kenneth Meyer and University of South Carolina music faculty come together…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names Upstate top producers from December
January 7, 2016Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg – for the…
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Conversations with Walter Edgar to focus on American Revolutionary War
January 7, 2016The University of South Carolina’s popular annual series, Conversations with Walter Edgar, will run Jan. 12 – Feb. 9 and focus on South Carolina’s role in the American Revolutionary War.…
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Former, current Charleston City Council members contribute funds to honor Mayor Riley at Waterfront Park
December 16, 2015Current and former Charleston City Councilmembers have collaborated to donate $10,000 from their personal funds to the Charleston Parks Conservancy to establish a tribute to Charleston Mayor Joe Riley’s 40…
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Teach for America–South Carolina launches InnovateSC Initiative
December 9, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Teach For America is proud to announce the launch of its InnovateSC initiative to support South Carolina students in rural and high-need communities with the tools needed…
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Top Movies for the week ending Nov 29
December 5, 2015Here are the top movies for the past weekend
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Avison Young Office Lease – 1 Carriage Lane
December 1, 2015Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Maple View Properties, LLC, in the lease of a 2,200 SF office…
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December 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC -Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands announces that Executive Director Ginny Waller will be leaving the agency in February of 2016. President of the Board of Directors,…
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Avison Young Investment Sale – 1400 Hospital Drive
November 17, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jim Jordan and Chris Fraser, CCIM represented 1400 Hospital Drive, LLC in the sale of 12,258 SF…
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November 13, 2015
Lenovo Creates Winter Wonderland for Boys & Girls Club When Lenovo heard about the historic flood they reached out to our local Boys & Girls Club to see how they…
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Series of Flood Recovery Open Houses happening across Richland County
November 7, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Residents affected by October’s devastating flooding can receive first-hand information about flood repairs, insurance, floodplain maps and more at a series of Flood Recovery Open Houses.…
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Aerial Spraying Delayed Until Thursday, Nov. 5 – Weather Permitting
November 3, 2015Mayor Skip Wilson proclaimed Tuesday, November 3 “Lyn Long Day in Chapin” this morning at the monthly meeting of the Chapin Woman’s Club at the Chapin Branch Library in recognition…
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