Eckstrom issues state travel report for fiscal 2015
November 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – SC Controller Richard Eckstrom has issued the latest state Travel Report detailing amounts spent on travel by every state agency in the fiscal year that ended June…
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Charles R. Drew Wellness Center pool area to close for renovations
October 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The pool area at the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will be closed for renovations beginning Monday, Nov. 9. The remainder of the facility will remain open to…
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District Five announces top Recycling Awards
October 29, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Dutch Fork Elementary, CrossRoads Intermediate and Chapin High schools winners of its 2014-2015 Top Recycling Award. The recognition was created by District…
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October 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (SCASLA) presented the President’s Award of Excellence to Mcleod Landscape Architects for Pedrick’s Garden at its 2015 annual…
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Time Warner Cable partners with The American Red Cross to aid flooding victims In South Carolina
October 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Time Warner Cable announced today a donation of $50,000 in cash and $250,000 in local media to support the American Red Cross recovery efforts following historic flooding…
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Tax relief for victims of severe storms and flooding in South Carolina
October 6, 2015Victims of the severe storms and flooding that took place beginning on October 1, 2015 in parts of South Carolina may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.…
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EARLY REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the State of South Carolina for flood damage.
October 6, 2015Posted in: midlandsbiz Category: uncategorized
Property sold in Spartanburg for indoor go-kart facility
October 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – September 2015: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 128 & 130 East Daniel Morgan Avenue in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Speed…
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University of South Carolina Columbia campus closed on Monday, Oct. 5
October 4, 2015The University of South Carolina Columbia campus is closed on Monday, Oct. 5 for students, faculty and staff, due to excessive flooding and poor roadway conditions. Only essential personnel should…
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Massey Services’ Rick Block promoted to North Florida Regional Manager
September 29, 2015ORLANDO, Fl — Tony Massey, president and COO of Massey Services, is pleased to announce that Rick Block has been promoted to the position of North Florida Regional Manager, effective…
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Richland County Councilwoman to host community meeting on Spears Creek Wastewater Discharge
September 28, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilwoman Julie-Ann Dixon of District Nine is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss a request from Palmetto Utilities to discharge 6 million gallons/day…
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Alcatel-Lucent and Spirit Communications bring terabit-speed network performance to the south-east United States
September 21, 2015Spirit deploys Alcatel-Lucent’s powerful 7950 XRS core router to support ever-increasing data capacity demands by enterprises and government while simultaneously reducing its energy footprint PARIS, FR – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext…
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Chamber announces political leadership institute
September 20, 2015SENECA, SC ― The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that they will be hosting an Upstate Political Leadership Institute on Friday, October 23rd for individuals who…
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September 16, 2015
Greenville, S.C. – The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS®…
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John T. Lay, Jr. named President-Elect of the International Association of Defense Counsel
September 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder John T. Lay, Jr. has been named president-elect of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). The IADC is…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinics in Lexington
September 14, 2015Local attorneys to speak on a variety of legal issues COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor three free legal clinics in Lexington in September.…
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‘Quartet’ produced by The Footlight Players opens Sept. 11 with veteran cast
August 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Do four retired English opera singers have what it takes to put on a concert again? Find out as The Footlight Players perform “Quartet,” a poignant comedy…
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Furman among five undergraduate institutions to be awarded lectureship in chemical sciences
August 26, 2015FURMAN AMONG FIVE UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS TO BE AWARDED LECTURESHIP IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES Release is online: http://newspress.furman.edu/?p=18773 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University has been selected to receive…
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Charlie Benton, Author
August 24, 2015The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: …
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Synovus announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Synovus (NYSE: SNV), the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers deal at 1800 Barnwell Street
July 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of 27,000 SF church at 1800 Barnwell Street in…
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Five Points & Devine Street Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale
July 27, 2015Five Points merchants join together for great deals COLUMBIA, SC – Devine Street and Five Points merchants are teaming up August 7th – 9th for their 2nd annual joint…
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ArtWalk on Thursday, July 16, to Showcase New Art
July 7, 2015Spartanburg’s monthly ArtWalk will be Thursday, July 16, 5-9 p.m., and many of the local galleries and museums will have new exhibits for the public to see. ArtWalk is the…
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Midlands Organizations to Host Landlord Forum to End Area Homelessness
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 22, 2015) – United Way of the Midlands along with the Columbia Housing Authority, Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless and William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical…
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June 17, 2015
Pantex Americas, Inc. establishing first U.S. facility in Greenville County Company investing $10.4 million to open Upstate manufacturing facility COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pantex International S.p.A., a hygiene materials producer…
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Mayor Benjamin to Declare “Make Music Day” in Columbia
June 8, 2015Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be joined by Make Music Day Columbia organizers, One Columbia for Arts and History and Rice Music House at EdVenture Children’s Museum tomorrow, June 9…
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Free Summer Concert Series Returns to Finlay Park
June 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s free Summer Concert Series will kick off onSaturday, June 6 in Finlay Park located at 930 Laurel Street. The…
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Five After Five to Host RBTS WIN for May Concert
May 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Five Points Association welcomes the community to the second concert of this season’s Five After Five – a free and family friendly outdoor concert series in the…
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May 11, 2015
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Honors 29 Gold Award Recipients Spartanburg, SC – Twenty-nine high achieving Girl Scouts who demonstrated outstanding leadership through initiating and…
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Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Club to Commemorate 60 Years of Service with Community Picnic
May 9, 2015(Cayce) The Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a Family Fun Day at the Water Oak Shed at Saluda Shoals Park on Saturday May 16th from…
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CSA Attorney Jacob Born will Lead Charleston School of Law Alumni Chapter
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Chappell Smith & Arden PA announces that attorney Jacob Born was named president of the Charleston School of Law Alumni Association Columbia Area…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina Will Celebrate 30 Years of Granting Wishes at the 2015 Wish Ball
May 6, 2015olumbia, South Carolina (May 4, 2015) – Make-A-Wish® South Carolina will host The Wish Ball on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at the South Carolina State Museum. The gala celebrates the…
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Wells Fargo announces winners of Succeeding Together contest
May 6, 2015Four winners, including a student from Spartanburg, will attend the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship SPARTANBURG, SC – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) today announced the winners of Succeeding TogetherSM, an essay contest…
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May 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented both the Landlord, 587 College Park, LLC, and the Tenant, Tradesmen International, LLC, in the lease of 1,500 SF…
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Free Conference Shows ‘We’re All Connected’ in Richland County
April 27, 2015Registration is open for a free conference that will highlight Richland County’s efforts to expand broadband Internet access to residents and businesses. The CONNECTIONS 2015 conference will be 1 p.m.…
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Bhs Jrotc Hosts 5k Run
April 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On April 25th, 2015, Blythewood High School’s JROTC will be hosting a 5 kilometer race at Blythewood High School. The 5k is designed to celebrate the 99th…
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District Five to host FHL scholarship event, highlight the state’s growing aerospace industry
April 13, 2015CHAPIN – A Midlands group hoping to encourage top students to seek jobs in the aerospace and aviation sectors will host a scholarship event in partnership with Lexington-Richland School District…
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Thirty-Second Annual Historic Elmwood Park Tour Of Homes To Celebrate First Place Finish As National Neighborhood Of The Year
April 7, 2015Posted in: midlandsbiz Category: uncategorized
April 6, 2015
Take Flight 5K Charity Challenge: You Run, your Charity wins! “Most people have a charity that they help support, so this year, in addition to raising money to complete Runway…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport Parking Program Updates: Discounted Valet Parking until June 2015
April 2, 2015CAYCE, SC – As Columbia Metropolitan Airport continues to make changes to its parking program, airport customers will now be able to enjoy valet parking at a discounted rate. Regularly…
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Grubb Properties To Partner With Swamp Rabbit Trail at March 27 Groundbreaking Ceremony for Link Apartments West End
March 22, 2015Posted in: midlandsbiz Category: uncategorized
Cabela’s to Host National Wild Turkey Federation Expo
March 18, 2015Outdoor Adventure Expo and Auction to take place Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22 GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 18, 2015) – Cabela’s announced today plans to host the National…
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BHS Teacher Named as Holocaust Memorial Museum Teacher Fellow
March 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Blythewood High School Social Studies teacher Scott Auspelmyer has been named a 2015-16 Museum Teacher Fellow for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. This designation is awarded…
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ChartSpan Announces Major New Funding and Growth in the Upstate
March 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ChartSpan Medical Technologies is pleased to announce that it has received nearly $2 million in a second round of capital funding, primarily from original investors. The new…
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Anderson County Unified 911 Communication Director awarded the 2015 Warren D MacBride Lifetime Achievement Award
March 1, 2015Posted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: uncategorized
LandTech Announces Release of Six Exceptional Lake Murray Homesites
February 27, 2015IRMO, SC – LandTech has completed a subdivision of six lakefront lots on Lake Murray known as Regatta Shores. The collection of lakefront homesites is located just outside the town…
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Pawmetto Lifeline celebrates 21st Annual World Spay Day
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC- World Spay Day is an annual campaign of the Humane Society. On the last Tuesday of February, the animal rights community shines a special light on spay/neuter as…
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Springdale Police Department Announces Self Defense Classes & Seminar
February 23, 2015Posted in: midlandsbiz Category: uncategorized
Six Local Women to be Honored as Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
February 20, 2015Posted in: midlandsbiz Category: uncategorized