Board of Trustees approves 2019-2020 school calendar

February 25, 2019

Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved by an 7-0 vote Option 1 of the two options presented by CCSD staff for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar Based on…

Randolph Development set to start on distribution center in Berkeley County

February 25, 2019

  Randolph Development has partnered with Portside Investment Group and Synergy Capital to develop Portside Distribution Center in Berkeley County, S.C. Portside Distribution Center will consist of two buildings to…

FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA moving forward

February 25, 2019

Confirms long-term financing with United States Department of Agriculture and construction loan with United Community Bank The FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA closed on long-term financing with USDA on Wednesday, February 20th…

Top Grossing Movies – February 25, 2019

February 25, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 02/22/2019 to 02/28/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World PG…

Increased sales, attendance at 2019 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

February 25, 2019

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is reporting positive preliminary numbers after hosting its 37th annual event to promote wildlife and nature conservation. The not-for-profit event is held yearly during President’s…

Folly Association of Business to do away with the Folly Gras Festival

February 25, 2019

The Folly Gras 2019 Festival that took place on Saturday, February 23 was a huge success in terms of the number of attendees and funds raised, but over the last…

Event planning companies Yoj Events and Semper Signature Events merge

February 25, 2019

Yoj Events and Semper Signature Events have recently merged under the ownership of Monique Semper. The newly formed company will be doing business as Yoj Events, a Semper Signature Co. The…

2018 champion Satoshi Kodaira will defend hill title at the 51st RBC Heritage

February 25, 2019

Japan’s Satoshi Kodaira will be making his second start at Harbour Town Golf Links to defend his title at the 51st RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…

LHWH enhances social media marketing expertise with addition of Justine Schwindel as Content Strategist

February 25, 2019

With more than a decade of high-level marketing experience, Justine Schwindel has joined LHWH Advertising & Public Relations, located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as a content strategist. Schwindel’s marketing career began…

South Carolina State Museum launches 21st CCLC Afterschool Mars Project

February 25, 2019

The South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) in conjunction with South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), is offering a free afterschool program for six 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) across…

International Biotechnology Company expands U.S. operations to Midlands Technical College

February 25, 2019

The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Enterprise Campus will be the newest center of operations for the French-based company Bluestar of Monaco. Bluestar is one of the world’s most trusted forensic…

Applications now open for iTs|SC’s Leadership Insurance program

February 25, 2019

iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, has opened applications for the 2019 class of its signature Leadership Insurance program. The program – now entering its sixth year – exists…

Town Theatre welcomes Martin and Seezen to the Board of Governors of the Columbia Stage Society

February 25, 2019

Town Theatre is pleased to welcome Lee Martin and Rebecca Seezen to the Board of Governors for the Columbia Stage Society. Lee Martin was born and raised in NYC. She…

United Community Bank Partners with Blue Star Mothers of America to send care packages to active duty military

February 25, 2019

  United Community Bank have recently partnered with the Blue Star Mothers of America’s Greenville-Upstate chapter to send care packages to troops serving overseas. The packages were assembled by the…

Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Specialist

February 25, 2019

Rebuild Upstate has hired Kathy Jackson as the new Community Engagement Specialist. Jackson graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in sociology as well as a master’s…

Instagram executive to speak at The Gibbes Museum of Art’s annual ‘Art of Design’ luncheon

February 25, 2019

The Gibbes Museum of Art announced Eva Chen, head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, as the featured speaker for the annual Art of Design luncheon on April 12. Since 2011,…

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to reopen following renovations

February 25, 2019

The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is set to reopen to the public after an eight week renovation. The museum, closed since January, will open on Saturday, March 2 at…

Communities celebrate safety with 8th Annual SC Walk and Roll to School Day – March 6

February 25, 2019

The Eighth Annual South Carolina Walk to School Day (SC WTSD) is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Organized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Safe Routes to School Program, South Carolina…

Reviewed. Revised. Relaunched. Council approves revamped Richland Renaissance project

February 25, 2019

Richland County Council recently voted unanimously to proceed with a scaled-down version of the Richland Renaissance project, setting its focus on three priority areas: a facilities plan for government operations,…

Rhodes joins board of Trustus Theatre

February 25, 2019

Janet E. Rhodes, an attorney with Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has joined the board of Trustus Theatre. An award-winning professional non-profit theater, Trustus produces original and adapted works of local…

Pre/Post Marriage Guide to a successful financial future

February 25, 2019

By Anne Marie E. Ashworth   Congratulations! Either you are considering getting married, are recently engaged, or are newly married; you aren’t alone. In 2014, the CDC reported 2.14 million…

ExceeD Real Estate School wins BEST Radio Advertisement at the REGAL Awards Gala for second year

February 25, 2019

ExceeD Real Estate School was the proud recipient of the 2018 BEST Radio Advertisement REGAL Award in the Associate category for its Concealed Weapons Permit commercial. On Saturday, February 23rd…

Edward G. McDonnell named Attorney Member of the Year at the 2018 REGAL Awards Gala

February 25, 2019

  Presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Columbia The 30th Anniversary REGAL Awards Gala, presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Columbia with the Building…

Museum lecture to assess the effectiveness of the Civil War naval blockade

February 25, 2019

The Union blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War was a huge enterprise. To carry it out, the U.S. Navy grew to 500 ships and 100,000 men. But it…

Five questions for missionary leader Henry Clay

February 25, 2019

International Christian missionary pens business leadership book By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Henry Clay, a Christian missionary and missions-leadership project director for the Navigators, has written his…

Midlands Technical College hosts free art exhibit dedicated to the forgotten children of slavery

February 25, 2019

Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting a free exhibit dedicated to the impact slavery had on African-American children. This free exhibit by local artist Mary Burkett will be on display…

Rhodes joins board of Trustus Theatre

February 25, 2019

Janet E. Rhodes, an attorney with Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has joined the board of Trustus Theatre. An award-winning professional non-profit theater, Trustus produces original and adapted works of local…

Town Theatre welcomes Martin and Seezen to the Board of Governors of the Columbia Stage Society

February 25, 2019

Town Theatre is pleased to welcome Lee Martin and Rebecca Seezen to the Board of Governors for the Columbia Stage Society. Lee Martin was born and raised in NYC. She…

Applications now open for iTs|SC’s Leadership Insurance program

February 25, 2019

iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, has opened applications for the 2019 class of its signature Leadership Insurance program. The program – now entering its sixth year – exists…

Edward G. McDonnell named Attorney Member of the Year at the 2018 REGAL Awards Gala

February 25, 2019

  Presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Columbia The 30th Anniversary REGAL Awards Gala, presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Columbia with the Building…

ExceeD Real Estate School wins BEST Radio Advertisement at the REGAL Awards Gala for second year

February 25, 2019

ExceeD Real Estate School was the proud recipient of the 2018 BEST Radio Advertisement REGAL Award in the Associate category for its Concealed Weapons Permit commercial. On Saturday, February 23rd…

Five questions for missionary leader Henry Clay

February 25, 2019

International Christian missionary pens business leadership book By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Henry Clay, a Christian missionary and missions-leadership project director for the Navigators, has written his…

Museum lecture to assess the effectiveness of the Civil War naval blockade

February 25, 2019

The Union blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War was a huge enterprise. To carry it out, the U.S. Navy grew to 500 ships and 100,000 men. But it…

Pre/Post Marriage Guide to a successful financial future

February 25, 2019

By Anne Marie E. Ashworth   Congratulations! Either you are considering getting married, are recently engaged, or are newly married; you aren’t alone. In 2014, the CDC reported 2.14 million…

First Reserve acquires SC-based Refuel, Inc. and West Oil, Inc.

February 23, 2019

First Reserve announced the creation of a retail fuel distribution investment platform in the Southeastern United States.  First Reserve is a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on…

RealOp Investments wins Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Year honor

February 22, 2019

RealOp Investments has been named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year for 2018. RealOp was founded in 2009 by a group of like-minded commercial real estate…

Rebranding efforts take shape for the 12,000 Year History Park

February 22, 2019

Yesterday, at Cayce City Hall, City officials as well as community leaders, the River Alliance Staff and USC students unveiled the new branding for the 12,000 Year History Park (12KHP). Students and…

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to present SC State first installment of $100,000 endowment

February 22, 2019

Over $1.6 million distributed to HBCUs during Black History Month Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., (AKA) has pledged an endowment in the amount of $100,000 to SC State University as…

Knight Foundation awards grants to 6 local nonprofits

February 22, 2019

$306,150 awarded in grants to inspire growth and create informed and engaged communities The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a longtime philanthropic partner to the Columbia community, has…

Colliers International represents seller in $1.340 million sale of industrial warehouse in downtown Columbia

February 22, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented the seller, L W Investments LLC, in the $1.340 million sale of 728 Vine Street to Best…

3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It

February 22, 2019

By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis   That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…

Time poses problem for setting boundaries

February 22, 2019

David Ballard works for the state’s Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office as a professional land surveyor examining county boundaries, but the passage of time can complicate that job. Ballard (shown…

Bill Metzger receives ‘Crusty Crab Award’ from Meritas

February 22, 2019

Bill Metzger, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Crusty Crab Award from Meritas, a global affiliation of the world’s leading independent law firms. And that’s a…

Denise Beers-Kiepper joins leadership team at OTO Development

February 22, 2019

OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has appointed Denise Beers-Kiepper as Vice President of Human Resources. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier’s human resources team,…

Joyner Commercial announces February transactions

February 22, 2019

Month of February 2019 – Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…

Small Business Development Council to host workshop – March 5

February 22, 2019

The South Carolina Small Business Development Council will host a workshop focused on growth and hard business discussions on Tuesday, March 5. The session will be focused on growth and…

Old Cigar Warehouse hosts Venue Showcase

February 22, 2019

The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…

Megan Marie Early-Soppa joins The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40

February 22, 2019

Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Megan Marie Early-Soppa, who accepted a membership to the The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. This professional organization is comprised of lawyers from across…

3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It

February 22, 2019

By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis   That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…

Audition for Roald Dahl’s Matilda

February 22, 2019

Town Theatre is thrilled to bring the magic of Roald Dahl’s Matilda to its stage this summer. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this story of an…