Junior League of Greenville announces two new focus areas

January 29, 2019

The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) released two new focus areas, concentrating its resources and initiatives around eradicating human trafficking and promoting economic mobility for women within the Upstate region.…

Greenville Tech Foundation elects officers and adds board members

January 29, 2019

The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. New officers have been announced for the…

Wilson Associates Real Estate announced that Ashley Steigerwald is to serve as Council Vice President

January 29, 2019

“Wilson Associates Real Estate announced that our very own, Ashley Steigerwald, has been selected to serve as Council Vice President and will be presented the Silver Beaver Award by the…

Wofford recommended in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’

January 29, 2019

Wofford College again has been included among the nation’s best colleges for students receiving a superb education with great career preparation at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review.…

Congressman Wilson receives committee assignments

January 29, 2019

U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) received the following committee assignments for the 116th Congress: House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member: Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism Subcommittee Member: Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and…

Richland County Utilities employee honored by statewide water association

January 29, 2019

A Richland County Utilities employee has received statewide recognition for her work in the field of water analysis. Kelly Price was presented in January with the Laboratory Analyst of the…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® announces Midlands South Carolina Student(s) of the Year Campaign Launch

January 29, 2019

  Candidates for Students of the Year sign up for a fierce seven-week fundraising competition, for which they appeal to family and friends to raise critical funds, which LLS deploys…

Eric H. Philpot named America’s Top 100 Attorneys® for Lifetime Achievement

January 29, 2019

The Philpot Law Firm announced that Eric H. Philpot has been recognized as an esteemed and skilled attorney in South Carolina and has been welcomed into America’s Top 100 Attorneys®…

EngenuitySC’s 2018 Midlands Regional Competitiveness report identifies areas of growth/opportunity in economic competitiveness

January 29, 2019

  Mayor Benjamin Announces Results of Report; Midlands Business Leadership Group Announces Coordinating Council On Monday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C.,…

Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30

January 29, 2019

Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC  – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…

United Way opens tax season with two free filing options

January 29, 2019

Upstate South Carolina taxpayers can have their taxes prepared and filed for free as United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program opens its 13th year with both in-person and…

Old Cigar Warehouse wins fifth WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award

January 29, 2019

WeddingWire has named The Old Cigar Warehouse as a Couple’s Choice Award Winner for Ceremony and Reception Space in South Carolina for the fifth year in a row. The esteemed…

Dr. Manika Sharma from Pediatrix Medical Group to serve as  March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction event chair

January 29, 2019

The March of the Dimes is pleased to announce that Dr. Manika Sharma, of Columbia, SC, will serve as the chair for the 2019 Columbia Signature Chefs Auction. The event will…

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO succession plan

January 29, 2019

Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…

LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air supports Berkeley Animal Center and JDRF One Walk with January Give Back Grant

January 29, 2019

LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced today that the Berkeley Animal Center and JDRF One Walk have been chosen as the recipients of January’s Give Back Grant. The Give Back…

Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018

January 29, 2019

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part…

Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30

January 29, 2019

Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC  – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…

Infinity Marketing honored as Top 100 Private Company four years running

January 29, 2019

Infinity Marketing is proud to announce that it has been named a Grant Thornton Top 100 Private Company in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. Within the list, Infinity…

FerebeeLane announces promotion of Jivan Davé to associate creative director

January 29, 2019

FerebeeLane, a full-service marketing agency located in Greenville, has promoted Jivan Davé to associate creative director. In this role, Davé will be responsible for leading creative on brand campaigns, guiding…

Southern Visions Real Estate brokers land sale to Lexington County

January 29, 2019

Southern Visions Real Estate sales associate Rhett Kelly recently closed the sale of +/- 3.5 acres located at 1447 North Lake Drive in Lexington. The land was purchased by Lexington…

Scott and Company promotes Wilson to manager

January 29, 2019

Scott and Company LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Terri Wilson, CPA to manager. Wilson joined the Scott and Company LLC team in 2018 as a senior accountant.…

NAI Columbia facilitates ±4,247 square foot office sale in Lexington

January 29, 2019

NAI Columbia is pleased to announce the sale of a ±4,247 square feet office building located at 247 Columbia Avenue in Lexington, SC. Broker John Gregory and senior broker Peyton…

SC Banking Commissioner Robert Davis retires

January 29, 2019

Robert L. Davis is presented with a framed resolution from the State Board of Financial Institutions and State Treasurer Curtis Loftis in acknowledgement of his service as the Commissioner of…

SCRA announces six new client companies

January 29, 2019

SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for funding. Coastal…

Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30

January 29, 2019

Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC  – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…

EngenuitySC’s 2018 Midlands Regional Competitiveness report identifies areas of growth/opportunity in economic competitiveness

January 29, 2019

  Mayor Benjamin Announces Results of Report; Midlands Business Leadership Group Announces Coordinating Council On Monday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C.,…

Eric H. Philpot named America’s Top 100 Attorneys® for Lifetime Achievement

January 29, 2019

The Philpot Law Firm announced that Eric H. Philpot has been recognized as an esteemed and skilled attorney in South Carolina and has been welcomed into America’s Top 100 Attorneys®…

Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Preservation Awards

January 29, 2019

Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Feb. 11. Help Historic Columbia recognize the commendable efforts of citizens of Columbia…

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO Succession Plan

January 29, 2019

Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…

NAI Columbia facilitates ±4,247 square foot office sale in Lexington

January 29, 2019

NAI Columbia is pleased to announce the sale of a ±4,247 square feet office building located at 247 Columbia Avenue in Lexington, SC. Broker John Gregory and senior broker Peyton…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® announces Midlands South Carolina Student(s) of the Year Campaign Launch

January 29, 2019

  Candidates for Students of the Year sign up for a fierce seven-week fundraising competition, for which they appeal to family and friends to raise critical funds, which LLS deploys…

2019 MGC Long Run to take place on Feb. 2

January 28, 2019

The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, SC on Saturday, February 2. The MGC Long Run joins forces with the USO South Carolina for a fifth year, helping support our…

Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Preservation Awards

January 28, 2019

Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Feb. 11. Help Historic Columbia recognize the commendable efforts of citizens of Columbia…

President-elect Hsu receives enthusiastic welcome on CofC campus

January 28, 2019

The College of Charleston community packed Alumni Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, to welcome President-elect Andrew T. Hsu and his family to campus for the first time since he was named…

Top Grossing Movies – January 28, 2019

January 28, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 01/25/2019 to 01/31/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Glass PG13 Universal 2 3,844  $18,884,440  $73,425,575 2 The…

Colonial Life celebrates King’s legacy through volunteerism

January 28, 2019

More than 60 employees took time out of their work week to strengthen the community.  Colonial Life employees honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in…

Special exhibit arrives in Richland County during Black History Month

January 28, 2019

Recognizing the works of outstanding African American illustrators, a special, timely exhibit is arriving in Richland County during Black History Month. Richland Library is partnering with the Columbia Museum of…

Richland County Bar Association announces 2019 Leadership

January 28, 2019

  The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2019 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2018 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest…

Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018

January 28, 2019

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part of…

Local group to produce Scottish Heritage Film

January 28, 2019

A local film crew is heading to Scotland for the upcoming Scotland USA Film Project. This unique endeavor is a collaborative effort put together by Matt Morgan, Grey Thompson, Silas…

Mary Caskey earns certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor law specialist

January 28, 2019

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the…

BASF invests in production of pearlizers and opacifiers in South Carolina

January 28, 2019

BASF is investing in its operations in Mauldin, South Carolina to enable production of pearlizers and opacifiers used in cosmetic products. Start-up of the new production line is planned for…

NP Strategy expands leadership team

January 28, 2019

NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm with offices in North and South Carolina, will expand its leadership team to meet the aggressive growth of the public relations agency. In the…

Richland County Bar Association announces 2019 Leadership

January 28, 2019

  The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2019 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2018 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest…

Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018

January 28, 2019

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part…

Special exhibit arrives in Richland County during Black History Month

January 28, 2019

Recognizing the works of outstanding African American illustrators, a special, timely exhibit is arriving in Richland County during Black History Month. Richland Library is partnering with the Columbia Museum of…

Colliers International and LCK announce 2018 award winners

January 25, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina and its project management partner, LCK, annually award and recognize specialists and support professionals who exceed expectations within the company and the communities in which…

Upcoming news from The Citadel: Black History Month and February 2019 happenings

January 25, 2019

MLK Picture Awards 2019 to honor Citadel community leader, Dr. Conway Saylor Jan. 29 1 p.m. Charleston Music Hall The 2019 MLK Picture Awards, hosted by Rep. Wendell Gilliard, will…

Mary Caskey earns certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law specialist

January 25, 2019

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the…

Get to Know 2018-2019 Richland Library Board of Trustees

January 25, 2019

Four, new faces are serving on the Richland Library Board of Trustees. We’re proud to announce the following appointments for 2018-2019: Jennifer Ford works as a privacy officer in the…