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Midlands Tech students will now have an easier time transferring to Uof-SC’s Darla Moore School of Business. In the first 2 years, MTC students will earn an associate in arts degree with a concentration in business before transferring to the Moore School for their 3rd and 4th years of coursework. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a faster than average job growth outlook in the operations and supply chain field. That chain globally employs individuals in diverse industries and businesses such as manufacturing, retail, aviation, health care, insurance, hospitality, and technology. A recent DHL Corporation study found that demand for supply chain professionals exceeds supply by an estimated 6-to-1 ratio.

Volunteers needed

United Way is looking for volunteers to support the Midlands Reading Consortium. MRC is a tutoring initiative that helps pre-K through 2nd-grade students improve their reading proficiency and language development. MRC is a partnership between United Way of the Midlands and 26 Midlands elementary schools across Lexington 1, Lexington 2, Lexington-Richland 5, Richland 1, Richland 2, Newberry, Fairfield and Orange-burg school districts. Individuals who can volunteer 30 minutes a week between early October 2019 through May 2020 are needed. Visit https://volunteer.uway.org/mrc to learn more.

New to the Board

The American Red Cross of Central SC appointed 8 people to its Board of Directors. New members are:

• Jamie Barton

• Alexander Fournil

• Lisa Gibson

• Dr. Bill Jones

• US Army Maj. Gen Robert E. Livingston, Jr. (Ret.) - Former SC Adjutant General

• Wayne “Skip” Mitchell - Captain for South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

• Roger Sipe

• Hope Whitesides

Who’s new

Thomas “Bo” Bryan, MD, has joined Lexington Family Practice White Knoll. In addition to Lexington Family Practice White Knoll offers well visits, on-site bone density exams, X-ray and laboratory services and echocardiograms. Dr. Bryan is accepting new patients.

Real estate

Colliers International recently completed 4 commercial real estate transactions from offices across the state.

• Danny Bonds and Taylor Wolfe represented Broad Brook – CT, LLC in the lease of 1,297 square feet of retail space at 1340 Knox Abbott Drive to Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, LLC.

• Ryan McCue represented the seller in the sale of 94.3 acres on Willie Wilson Road in Eastover, Richland County.

• Ryan McCue represented the seller in the sale of 233.22 acres on McKnight Road in Lynchburg, Lee County.

• Garrett Scott, SIOR, John Montgomery, Brockton Hall represented Blythewood Development & RS Holdings LLC in the sale of 1.45 acres on Blythewood Road for $925,000. Craig Waites represented the buyer, Sharpe Operating Properties, LLC.

Don’t eat the tuna

Kroger shoppers should be extra careful when purchasing yellowfin tuna steaks. The Food and Drug Administration have warned eating the fish may cause scrombroid poisoning due to improper refrigeration. Symptoms include a flushed face, headache, heart palpitations, itching, blurred vision, cramps and diarrhea. Customers who purchased yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger are advised to throw away the product or return it to the store for a refund.

$6,200 diaper donation

100 Women Who Care Midlands SC recently donated $6,200 to a Midlands nonprofit. The group presented the checks directly to Ayanna White, Executive Director of Power in Changing, a Diaper Bank in Columbia. Their mission is to help babies and toddlers remain healthy and dry by providing their families with diapers and training pants. 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC meets once quarterly for one hour and gives all donated monies to local non-profits in the Midlands of SC.

Words of wisdom

Central Carolina Community Foundation will host a conversation with a nationally recognized wealth advisor and author. Coventry Edwards-Pitt will speak on aging, health and wealth Sept. 24 from 6-7 pm at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation. Edwards-Pitt specializes in helping clients manage the impact of their wealth and ensure their management strategy reflects their family and personal goals. The event is free, but registration in advance is required. For more information and to register, visit www.yourfoundation.org/covie .

Sheriff will run again

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon has announced he will run for re-election. Koon is in his 5th year of serving as Sheriff. Koon was sworn into office after winning in a Special Election in 2015.

Christmas book signing

The Chronicle will host its annual Authors for Literacy event at the Lexington Main Library Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 am - 2 pm.