VC3 named one of the Best Places to Work for the eleventh year

July 21, 2020

VC3, a leading IT solutions provider, was named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This is the eleventh year VC3 has been named to the…

LS3P’s Beth Florence named President of IIDA Carolinas Chapter

July 21, 2020

LS3P is pleased to congratulate Interior Designer Beth Florence, IIDA, NCIDQ, EDAC, who has been named President of the IIDA Carolinas Chapter. IIDA Carolinas is a non-profit global network of…

MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. welcomes new clinical director, Julie Plane

July 21, 2020

The Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. announces Julie Plane as its new Clinical Director. Plane’s primary responsibilities include: developing and implementing ongoing clinical program strategies, providing oversight and direction to…

Five of the SC7

July 21, 2020

The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin passed through the Midlands last week during their month-long, 500-mile, 90 to 100-plus degree heat trek…

Prepare girls for kindergarten with Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands virtual events series

July 21, 2020

Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are launching a free “Make New Friends” virtual event series to ensure that all girls are prepared to start…

P&A announces new legal director 

July 20, 2020

Following an extensive search, P&A is happy to announce we have selected a new legal director. Randall Dong comes to P&A in his 30th year of practicing law. After graduating…

SC Ports remains resilient at start of FY21

July 20, 2020

S.C. Ports Authority finished fiscal year 2020 with relatively steady volumes compared to fiscal year 2019 despite impacts from the global pandemic. The first seven months of the fiscal year —…

PalmettoPride commercial named Telly Award winner

July 20, 2020

PalmettoPride announced its “PICKENS COUNTY VOLUNTEER” commercial has been named Silver Telly winner in the 41st Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all…

Visionary principal wins lifetime achievement award

July 20, 2020

Her ability to see far beyond what is to what could be is a special gift that has garnered Round Top Elementary School Principal Jeaneen Tucker great success throughout her…

Blythewood High School student among college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners

July 20, 2020

Blythewood High School graduate McLean T. Brown joins the list of Richland Two students receiving a College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced over 650 additional…

Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center

July 20, 2020

$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…

SIOS Technology named to the “2020 Best Places To Work in South Carolina” list by South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

July 20, 2020

SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application availability, announced that the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) has named…

Town Theatre announces #AllAroundTown Scavenger Hunt

July 20, 2020

Looking for ways to keep theatre alive in a time when we can’t actually use our stages? We are too! Join us for the #AllAroundTown Scavenger Hunt where small groups…

Gov. Henry McMaster creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants

July 20, 2020

This morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants at Hampton Park Christian School. These one-time, needs-based grants of up to $6,500…

School District Five releases reentry plan for the 2020-21 school year

July 20, 2020

Families in the district will have two options for their students at the start of the academic year: A five-day, traditional in-person school schedule option and a virtual schedule option.…

School District Five names new principal for the Academy For Success

July 20, 2020

Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Patrice Brand the new principal of the Academy For Success. Brand has served as assistant principal of instruction at the Academy For…

School District Five names new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School

July 20, 2020

Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Erin Doty the new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School. She was approved for her new post during a school board meeting on…

Colliers International facilitates sale of Richmond Walk Apartments in Columbia

July 20, 2020

Buddy John of Colliers International | South Carolina represented AB&J Properties, LLC in the sale of Richmond Walk Apartments to PMC Property Group, Inc. Located at 615 Heidt Street in…

Ellison Kibler & Associates make premiere on prestigious Barron’s Private Wealth Management Teams list

July 18, 2020

Barron’s named Ellison Kibler & Associates, a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team in the Carolinas, to its 2020 Top 50 Private Wealth Management Teams list. Although firm advisors are consistently…

U.S. Department of Commerce invests $3.4 Million to make critical infrastructure

July 17, 2020

Improvements Needed to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Ridgeland, South Carolina  WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a…

Brook Moore joins First Reliance Banks as Senior Vice President and Sr. Credit Administrator

July 16, 2020

Brook Moore has joined First Reliance Bank as a Senior Vice President and Sr. Credit Administrator. In his new role, Moore will be responsible for providing support, direction, analysis, credit…

Dominion Energy commits $35 million to initiative supporting historically black colleges and universities, minority student scholarships

July 16, 2020

Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) is launching a $35 million initiative in support of African American and underrepresented minority students. This six-year program will support historically black colleges and universities in…

Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Chair Angela Klosterman

July 16, 2020

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center board of directors welcomed Angela Klosterman, Vice President and Financial Sales Manager at First Citizens Bank, as its chair for 2020-2021. “We are honored…

South Carolina Wildlife Federation launches online “Wild Summer Auction” to support conservation and education programming

July 16, 2020

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a ten-day virtual auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programming. Presented by Nestle Waters, the online auction features hunting &…

Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina

July 16, 2020

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…

SCRA announces SC Launch, Inc. April and May investments

July 16, 2020

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. announce its April and May investments in two South Carolina companies — a $200,000 investment in Land Intelligence,…

SIOS Technology appoints new Chief Operating Officer

July 16, 2020

Masahiro Arai joins to head business operations of global high availability solutions leader SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application…

Property management group NHE promotes three, adds three to accounting and finance teams

July 16, 2020

Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has promoted three professionals and added three more to its accounting and finance team serving the firm’s affordable, conventional, homeowner association…

Connor honored with Senate Commendation

July 16, 2020

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, U.S. Army Infantry, was honored with a S.C. Senate commendation following a panel discussion by members of the SOUTH…

Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense establishing operations in Greenville County

July 16, 2020

Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense, a leading military aviation sustainment provider, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 21 new manufacturing…

Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina

July 16, 2020

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…

Take part in different learning activities at home with Richland Library – July 25

July 16, 2020

Get ready to learn, create and share with Richland Library. Join us for Learn Freely Fest from 10:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Saturday, July 25 on our Facebook Page. This…

Rotary’s challenging times

July 15, 2020

Service clubs like Rotary face challenging times because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, but need to strengthen their membership, put ideas into action and improve local communities – all reflected…

First Reliance Bank hosts roundtable discussion at Learning Center in Florence

July 15, 2020

Participants included Congressman Tom Rice, Fred Green with the SCBA, and 13 other small business owners On July 14, First Reliance Bank hosted a roundtable discussion led by Rick Saunders,…

Lander’s emergency management influence reaches statewide during COVID-19 pandemic

July 15, 2020

Charleston police officer Courtney Jones, of Summerville, has been deployed with the S.C. National Guard in recent months to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic. Brittany Barnwell, director of Emergency Services…

Richland Library to launch Read Freely Collections at three locations

July 15, 2020

With a commitment of getting materials into the hands of children and families over the summer, Richland Library is launching a new resource, titled the Read Freely Collections, on Thursday,…

Carolina Children’s Home Foundation awards $207,000 in grants to non-profits and scholarships to deserving students in the Midlands

July 15, 2020

The Carolina Children’s Home (CCH) Foundation is awarding $207,000 in grants to non-profits and scholarships to deserving students in the Midlands area. This is the third year that CCH has…

David Lever joins Resource Realty Group

July 15, 2020

Resource Realty Group announced that David Lever has joined their team as a real estate agent. David is a third generation Lexington native with deep family ties to the community,…

Training continues for Sea Cadets at Relic Room – this time virtually

July 15, 2020

Educational activities continue at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, but a little differently from what we’re used to. For instance, on Saturday, July 18, we’ll have…

Pandemic reveals true value in technical education

July 15, 2020

Dr. Ronald L. Rhames President, Midlands Technical College   Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know…

Richland One teacher wins National Advisor Award

July 14, 2020

Melanie Williams, Eau Claire High School’s family and consumer sciences teacher, was one of 26 teachers in the nation to be named as a Master Adviser by the Family, Career…

McCrory Construction names Allen Bridgers as next President

July 14, 2020

McCrory Construction, the 102-year-old general contractor headquartered in Columbia, SC, announced Friday, July 10th it has appointed Allen Bridgers as President of the company. Bridgers will support Chief Executive Officer,…

With a rise in drug overdoses related to the coronavirus pandemic, LRADAC continues to provide vital treatment and prevention services to Richland and Lexington Counties

July 14, 2020

With over 3 million confirmed cases and approximately 140,000 deaths in the United States alone, the coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented health and safety concerns for nearly every part of…

Appalachian Mountain Club selects Fuel Booking Engine for optimized online reservation process

July 14, 2020

Fuel, a leading provider of guest-facing software for the global hospitality industry, has been selected by Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to manage its online inventory for the club’s 22 lodging…

Countybank Foundation supports Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity

July 14, 2020

The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation is part of a five-year plan to donate…

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina announces statewide initiative to improve health outcomes through Diabetes Free SC

July 14, 2020

Long before the coronavirus pandemic put a spotlight on health disparities faced by African-Americans, South Carolinians were plagued by the epidemic of diabetes, which also disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. While…

Former S.C. Department of Revenue Director joins Nexsen Pruet

July 14, 2020

Ray Stevens becomes the 3rd former revenue director to join firm’s state & local tax team. Former Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), Ray Stevens has joined the Nexsen Pruet…

United Community Bank awarded 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts

July 14, 2020

United Community Bank is pleased to have been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) as a 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts award recipient. The…

Gov. Henry McMaster invests $2.4 million in historically black colleges and universities

July 14, 2020

Governor McMaster announced that he is allocating $2.4 million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to the state’s eight historically black colleges and universities. Originally a recommendation from…

A.C. Flora 2020 graduate wins National Merit Scholarship

July 14, 2020

Elizabeth P. Thomas, a 2020 graduate of A.C. Flora High School, has been named as a winner of the highly prestigious National Merit Scholarship. Elizabeth, who plans to pursue a…