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Leadership 101: Intuition and Service
Today, we want to look at the fourth mountain: Intuition. -
Global Corner: Country of Denial
We are a country in denial if we do not fully recognize our failure to implement countermeasures to compete with the Asian model. -
Beloved professor’s gift to endow scholarships for band students at Carolina
The University of South Carolina School of Music has launched its capital campaign by announcing a $1 million gift -- the largest gift in the ... -
Four Members of Elliott Davis’ Construction Practice Earn CCIFP®
Only 14 professionals in South Carolina and 27 professionals in North Carolina are CCIFP® credentialed. -
A 2012 Wish List
Like us, don’t you wish that… -
Gov. Nikki Haley unveils FY 2012-2013 Executi
Budget falls well under spending cap, delivers tax relief -
Leadership 101: Emotion and the Three M’s
The mission, the men, and me -
South Carolina Voters Place High Priority on Homeownership, Survey Finds
New statewide poll shows that voters in the Palmetto State believe that owning a home remains an integral part of the American Dream and that ... -
USC system, alumni pump $4.1 billion into state’s economy annually
The University of South Carolina and its alumni drive the state’s economy by supporting nearly 53,000 jobs – about 1 in every 37 jobs in South ... -
National political analysts to discuss S.C. Republican primary at USC
As the nation’s eyes turn to South Carolina’s first in the South GOP primary, USC will host a public panel discussion Jan. 18 that will feature ... -
Video: Gov. Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson, House Speaker Bobby Harrell, State Sen. Kevin Bryant discuss Voter ID
South Carolina’s fight to protect the integrity of the election process -
Leadership 101: Body, Mind, and Soul Required
Welcome to Leadership 101, a new feature here at MidlandsBiz.com and our sister publications. -
Graham on Defense Spending
“We have built the finest military in the history of the world, and a strong national defense is the number one priority of the federal ... -
Graham on President Obama’s Recess Appointments to the NLRB
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on President Obama’s ‘recess’ appointments to the National Labor ... -
Why a USC Senior Started Her Own Non-Profit Organization to Help Women in Africa
Amy Woodell, senior Retailing major at the USC, turned her passion for fashion into a charitable revolution for the women in Africa. -
Top Ten Most Popular Stories from 2011
As we look back on 2011, here is the list of the Top Ten Most Popular Stories from this past year on MidlandsBiz. -
Public Comment Period Open For No Child Left Behind Waiver
State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais announced a period of public comment regarding the state's intent to request flexibility from certain ... -
Afghanistan war veteran receives special award for valor
Lt. Col. Bill Connor, U.S. Army (Res.), was awarded the U.S. Counterterrorism Advisory Team’s William Barret Travis Award for Valor during ... -
New Carolina Launches TDL Council
Private Sector Leaders Recruit Top State Officials to Form a Single Voice for TDL Industry in the Palmetto State -
A video interview with entrepreneur, Ken Carey of BuyCertifiedSC
Ken developed BuyCertifiedSC.com to increase consumer loyalty by giving people opportunities to buy, wear and otherwise support Certified SC Grown. -
Graham Calls for Investigation into NLRB-Union Collaboration
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is calling for a congressional investigation into collaboration between the National Labor Relations Board and the ... -
Moore School economists: Economy improving, but fragile in 2012
Employment and income are expected to inch upward in 2012, but the economic environment will remain fragile, economists at the Darla Moore School ... -
Walter Isaacson Keynote Speaker at Liberty Fellowship Summit
On November 30, hundreds of leaders from across South Carolina tackled issues facing the state – together – at the second annual Liberty ... -
S.C. National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program receives gift from Marines
The Greater Columbia Marine Foundation presented a check for $5,000 to the S.C. National Guard’s Youth ChalleNGe program. -
South Carolina Military Women honored by Tuskegee Airmen
Three senior female military officers and one senior enlisted female non-commissioned officer (NCO) were honored this month by the Spann Watson ... -
TD Bank to Create More Than 1,600 Jobs in South Carolina
Company will establish regional hub; add jobs in Greenville and Lexington -
Boeing Opens South Carolina Delivery Center
Boeing marked the opening of its new South Carolina Delivery Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony in North Charleston. -
Medal of Honor recipients address The Citadel’s Corps of Cadets
U.S. Army Col. Bruce Crandall and former Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta – both recipients of the Medal of Honor, America's highest award for ... -
University of South Carolina embarks on $1 billion capital campaign
November 11, 2011 - The University of South Carolina has embarked on a $1 billion fundraising campaign, the largest and most ambitious in the ... -
University of South Carolina holds this year’s Small and Minority Business Forum
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Goff named vice chair of Youth ChalleNGe Advisory Board
Brig. Gen. Darlene M. Goff – assistant adjutant general of the S.C. Army National Guard – has been named vice chair of the Youth ChalleNGe ... -
Todd and Moore Has Given You MOORE Bang for Your Buck for Over 50 Years
A local business with enormous success year after year from local support and patronage. -
Five Questions with Lawn Doctor VP Scott Frith
Lawn Doctor is a recession resistant business because of the embedded consumer demand, low price relative to the value, and recurring revenue. -
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation Announces New Operations in Lexington County
$313 million investment expected to create 707 new jobs -
Op-Ed - Presidential Hopefuls Must Address Housing Issues
"Policy headwinds are preventing workers from returning to their jobs, keeping home buyers on the sidelines and harming the economic recovery." -
Professional Printers, Inc. and RL Bryan Company Create Dynamic Partnership
Challenging economic times can create new opportunities for success. In that spirit, the RL Bryan Company and Professional Printers, Inc. have ... -
Commerce and Agriculture Departments Focus on Agribusiness
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture today announced that the agencies have partnered to ... -
Medal of Honor recipient presents special award to counterterrorism expert
Terrorism analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. was awarded the U.S. Counterterrorism Advisory Team’s Combatant’s Cross during ceremonies at Rogers Townsend ... -
Continental Tire the Americas LLC Announces New Plant in Sumter County
Continental Tire the Americas announced plans to build a new tire manufacturing plant in Sumter County to meet growing demand from both the retail ... -
Universal Trade Solutions Inc. announces new facility in Orangeburg County
The $10 million investment is expected to generate 100 new jobs. UTS today announced a new manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facility in ... -
Green reappointed to top U.S. Defense Dept. post in S.C.
Maj. Gen. John V. Green was reappointed state chairman of the South Carolina Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. -
The USC-Columbia Fuel Cell collaborative RECEIVES EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD
The International Economic Development Council Honors the Region for Clean Tech Innovation -
Pamela Lackey named 2011 Business Leader of the Year
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 2011 Business Leader of the Year is Pamela Lackey, state president of AT&T South ... -
S.C. State Guard Foundation awards $12,500 to Patriots Point for Museum Study
The S.C. State Guard presented a check for $12,500 to the Patriot’s Point Foundation to help “re-image” the famous Naval & Maritime Museum in ... -
Moore Celebration: Business school breaks ground on new building
The new Moore School is designed with the community in mind and to encourage interaction and collaboration among faculty, staff and students. -
Bridgestone Americas announces new facility, expansion in Aiken County
Largest single initial capital investment in state’s history -
Riggs Partners Chooses Organizations to Receive CreateAthon® Services
Eleven South Carolina nonprofit organizations were the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners during its ... -
Mayor Benjamin Talks Jobs in Washington D.C.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be talking jobs today as he joins his fellow United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Advisory Board and ... -
University of South Carolina, S.C. State Museum acquire major gift of historical astronomy materials
The South Carolina State Museum and the University of South Carolina have acquired a major collection of historic telescopes and astronomy books, ... -
S.C. Chamber Announces Manufacturers of The Year
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Does “Going Greek” Really Matter Post Undergrad?
The word, “rush” adequately describes what it is like to be a member of a Greek organization in more ways than solely the recruitment process. ... -
S.C. BlueCross Names Industry Leader To Head Companion Property & Casualty Group
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina announces the appointment of insurance industry leader George P. Reeth as president of Companion Property & ... -
USC research funding hits record $226.9 million
Bolstered by robust research efforts in several colleges, research funding at the University of South Carolina grew to a record $226.9 million in ... -
Columbia plays host to annual American Advertising Federation conference
COLUMBIA, SC - August 18, 2011 - Columbia proved Famously Hot as the hosting city for the annual American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) District ... -
Something New, Something Borrowed, Someone Blue
Economic Commentary August 2011 from Pat Cutler -
Midlands Technical College to partner in NSF grant for Regional Center for Nuclear Education and Training
Center to meet critical demand for skilled nuclear technicians -
S&P Downgrade of Treasury/Fed Credit: Fiscal Imbalances
S&P’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating is a recognition that the U.S. fiscal situation is out of balance. -
Lux Helps South Carolina Lawyers—and Others—Make Their Case with Video
Is video the new “silver bullet” of marketing? -
Palmetto Health Awarded $3 Million From The Duke Endowment
Palmetto Health received a $3 million grant from the Duke Endowment to develop a new model of care for complex patients. -
JEDA Program to Spur More than $180 Million in Lending
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) will be leveraging $18 million in federal funds to spur more than $180 million in ... -
Air Wisconsin to Open Aircraft Maintenance Facility at CAE
COLUMBIA, SC - July 26, 2011 - Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation has announced plans to begin an aircraft maintenance facility at Columbia ... -
Patriots Point to receive funding from S.C. State Guard Foundation
The board of directors of the S.C. State Guard Foundation today voted to award $12,500 to assist Charleston’s Patriots Point Naval & Maritime ... -
Elite S.C. military unit celebrates 204th birthday
The Washington Light Infantry (WLI), one of the nation's oldest – and today most exclusive – militia units, will turn 204-years-old this month. -
Gov. Haley honors the military this week
Gov. Nikki Haley honored both the military and those who support the military with appearances and presentations, twice, this week. -
Early results: Link between PTSD, compromised immune systems in veterans
PTSD patients have increased levels of inflammation. -
Edens & Avant Announces Whole Foods Market to open in Columbia, S.C.
Edens & Avant announced today that Whole Foods Market, the leading retailer of natural and organic foods, will be opening in the new Cross Hill ... -
How the “Funky Chicken Man” Turned His Passion into a Business Venture
Lee is well known in the Columbia area and throughout the Southeast after he was featured in Southern Living Magazine for his gamecock inspired ... -
USC Board Executive Committee approves 2011-12 budget
Tuition and required fees will go up by 3.9 percent. -
RBC Becomes Title Sponsor of PGA TOUR’s The Heritage
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC - June 16, 2011 - Gov. Nikki Haley, the PGA TOUR, Heritage Classic Foundation and RBC announced today that RBC has signed a ... -
Nine State Guardsmen receive Palmetto Patriot Award
Nine members of the S.C. State Guard received the Palmetto Patriot Award – the highest award bestowed by the Lt. Gov. of South Carolina – “for ... -
Collard greens become official state vegetable at RCES
South Carolina now has an official state vegetable — collard greens. -
Brig. Gen. Richard Eckstrom becomes new S.C. State Guard Commander
Brig. Gen. Richard Eckstrom – the comptroller general of S.C. – assumed command of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG) during change-of-command ceremonies ... -
The Columbia USO needs water and snacks for recruits
Needed items: bottled water; pre-packed, individually wrapped snacks like peanuts, sunflower seeds, cookies, crackers, and pastries; and Kool Aid ... -
The Columbia Medical Group Joins Lexington Medical Center
New Practice Adds 7 Internists and One Neurologist to Hospital’s Network of Care -
S.C. Generals receive Palmetto Patriot Award
Brig. Gen. John W. Geiger and Brig. Gen. David H. Krumwiede received the Palmetto Patriot Award -
Mast General Store Ribbon Cutting
The long-awaited opening of the Mast General Store along Main Street in Downtown Columbia. -
Ft. Jackson's Leadership Training Class Volunteer for Weekend Service Project
30 soldiers from Ft. Jackson's Leadership Training Class volunteered their time to build a 25 ft. ramp for a Columbia amputee victim -
2011 South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2011
South Carolina continues to display one of the fastest declining unemployment rates in the Southeast. -
Steve Byrne, Executive VP Generation & Transmission and COO, SCE&G
Small Modular Reactors and the their potential impact on for South Carolina and the Midstate region in terms of economic development. -
Bassmaster Elite Series will hit South Carolina’s Lake Murray for bottom of May’s doubleheader
The Elite Series will be on Lake Murray May 12-15. -
S.C. Centers of Economic Excellence Program Gets New Identity: “SmartState”
COLUMBIA, SC - May 2, 2011 - South Carolina’s State Lottery-funded program that creates knowledge-based research centers and enables the state to ... -
Interstate Container Announces New Facility in Lexington County
More than $13 million investment expected to create 60 new jobs -
Fred Martin, Vice President, Mast General Store
Fred talks about the history of the Mast General Store and getting ready to open its doors on Main Street in Columbia. -
Area Development Magazine Awards South Carolina the 2011 Gold Shovel and Project of the Year
South Carolina receives top honors and national recognition for economic development efforts -
Office Market Continues to Strengthen
The Columbia, South Carolina, office market continued to make positive gains during the first quarter of 2011 as the local economy showed signs of ... -
USC new headquarters for national student-affairs honor society
University of South Carolina College of Education has been designated the national headquarters for Chi Sigma Alpha Student Affairs Honor Society ... -
Attorney Watson receives Palmetto Patriot award
Columbia attorney Caroline N. Watson was presented the Palmetto Patriot Award – the highest award bestowed by the Lt. Governor of S.C. – for "her ... -
Palmetto Health Richland Names Employee of the Year
COLUMBIA, SC - April 13, 2011 - Emmanuel Taylor, RN, was named Palmetto Health Richland's Employee of the Year for 2011. -
Palmetto Health Earns National Recognition For Exemplary Community Service
In honor of its broad-based efforts to improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of its community, Palmetto Health in Columbia, S.C., was ... -
Georgetown’s Elizabeth Wilson named USC Outstanding Woman of the Year
Elizabeth Wilson, a Carolina Scholar and quintuple business major from Georgetown, has been named the University of South Carolina’s Outstanding ... -
S.C. Military Organization Celebrates Birthday
Joint Services Detachment turns 15 -
2011 Columbia Mayor’s Cyber Summit to be held at IT-oLogy March 31
The 2011 Columbia Mayor’s Cyber Summit will be held at IT-oLogy, located at 1301 Gervais Street in the first floor Theater, on Thursday, March 31, ... -
USC Moore School announces first IMBA students in Peace Corps partnership program
Two graduate students at the Darla Moore School of Business will become the first University of South Carolina students to participate in a ... -
Town of Lexington Announces 2010 Census Results
The Town of Lexington grew 83% in the last ten years, jumping from 9,793 to 17,870 and still ranks as the second largest municipality in the ... -
Mother Uses Loss of Son to Benefit Community, RCPL
Four years ago, Columbia resident Cynthia Byrd’s life changed forever when her 20-year-old son, Brandon LaVar Byrd, was killed in a car accident. ... -
G&P Trucking Celebrates 75 Years
In September, 1986, W. T. Cassels, Jr. and family bought G&P Trucking Company and moved the corporate headquarters from Greenwood to Gaston, SC. -
City Center Partnership Announces Façade Improvement Program for Downtown Business Improvement District
VIDEO: An incentive program to improve building facades within targeted redevelopment areas. -
USC LEEDing by example
South Carolina is the only Southern state included on the U.S. Green Building Council list released March 2, coming in at No. 5 on ranking. The ... -
New Business Comes to West Columbia
Bulow BioTech Prosthetics Grand Opening -
Fluor, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions invest $1.5 million in USC CoEE
Representatives of Fluor Corporation and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions announced a $1.5 million gift Monday (Feb. 28) to the University of ...
