Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. welcomes new members to its Board of Directors

January 24, 2019

The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), a nonprofit, established in 1960, has elected three new Directors to the Board for 2019-2021. Shayla Merritt, Associate/Marketing and Communications Manager for Stevens…

State of the State Address – January 2019

January 24, 2019

As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 23, 2019 The State House, Columbia Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for being here tonight, those in this magnificent building as well…

Advancements in colon cancer treatment pioneered by College of Pharmacy faculty member & researcher Dr. Igor Roninson & his research team

January 24, 2019

Research team includes University students, in Columbia A promising new class of drugs for the treatment of colon cancer is emerging, due to research and work done at the University…

Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. welcomes new members to its Board of Directors

January 24, 2019

The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), a nonprofit, established in 1960, has elected three new Directors to the Board for 2019-2021. Shayla Merritt, Associate/Marketing and Communications Manager for Stevens…

Northeast Presbyterian Church (PCA) to host NO REGRETS Men’s Conference

January 24, 2019

Spiritual retreat hopes to make a few good men even better in 2019 By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Northeast Presbyterian Church (NEPC) will host the NO REGRETS…

Sword Fest features lectures and live swordplay, from East and West

January 24, 2019

East is East and West is West, but the twain will meet on Saturday, Feb. 9, accompanied by the clanging of swords. That’s when Sword Fest returns to the South…

The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina

January 24, 2019

  Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hubbell, Inc., parent company of Greenville-based…

DESA welcomes Alex McCune as Project Engineer

January 23, 2019

DESA, Inc. announced that Alex McCune, P.E., has joined its Engineering Services team as Project Engineer.  McCune will be responsible for the management and design of transportation projects, water and…

Wilson’s Refrigeration & Air announces strategic acquisition of Comfort Services Inc.

January 23, 2019

Wilson’s Refrigeration & Air has acquired Comfort Services Inc., a local heating and air company, to focus on better quality and service to their customers. Wilson’s Refrigeration & Air has…

School District Five to hold public information meeting on new elementary school design plan

January 23, 2019

Thursday, January 24 from 6-7:30 P.M. Center for Advanced Technical Studies 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road Chapin, South Carolina 29036 CHAPIN – Architects and engineers will be available to discuss design…

Columbia Housing Authority works to house displaced residents; thanks community for support

January 23, 2019

Following the shutdown of Allen Benedict Court last Friday, 411 residents, representing 212 families, have been moved into temporary housing. “Director Walker and his staff are committed to taking care…

Northeast Presbyterian Church (PCA) to host NO REGRETS Men’s Conference

January 23, 2019

Spiritual retreat hopes to make a few good men even better in 2019 By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Northeast Presbyterian Church (NEPC) will host the NO REGRETS…

Adams and Reese adds Litigator Luke Allen in Columbia

January 23, 2019

Adams and Reese announced Luke M. Allen has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an Associate. Allen focuses his practice on commercial restructuring and bankruptcy, assisting clients with matters in South Carolina…

HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage announces Tim Smith as new Chief Sales Officer

January 23, 2019

HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced the naming of Tim Smith as Chief Sales Officer for the Carolinas region.…

HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage announces Kevin Williams as commercial insurance advisor

January 23, 2019

HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced the naming of Kevin Williams as a commercial insurance advisor in its Charleston…

Leading economic development organization launches informative blog series

January 23, 2019

Beginning January 2019, South Carolinians will get an inside look at the state’s economic development process. Through a monthly blog series, the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) will educate…

Lexington Medical Center accepting applications for the Partners Program

January 23, 2019

Calling all Lexington County high school students! Lexington Medical Center is accepting applications for the Partners Program, a summer internship that introduces some of the best and brightest students in the…

2020 census participation key for SC

January 23, 2019

In their Jan. 23 meeting Capital Rotarians were urged to help educate, inspire and encourage South Carolinians to participate in the nation’s 2020 census. Guest speaker Doris Greene (at left…

United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Center now accepting project proposals for its annual Volunteer Week

January 23, 2019

United Way of the Midlands announced it is officially accepting project proposals from local nonprofit agencies through February 5 to be considered for its annual Volunteer Week held April 8…

One-of-a-kind luxury apartments to hold grand opening & ribbon cutting

January 23, 2019

  Mashburn Construction invites you to the following event:   WHO: 1321 Lofts, Capitol Places, and Mashburn Construction WHAT: 20th Anniversary Celebration of Capitol Places with a grand opening and…

Jackson acquires EMC Strategic Communications

January 23, 2019

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has acquired EMC Strategic Communications of Troy, MI. Founded as Event Management Corporation in 1983 by…

Top Grossing Movies – January 23

January 23, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 01/18/2019 to 01/24/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Week Gross Cumulative 1 Glass PG13 Universal 1 3,841  $46,504,950  $46,504,950 2 The…

Eclipse Automation locating operations in York County

January 23, 2019

Industrial automation systems provider creating 90 new jobs .  Eclipse Automation, a provider of automated systems for a variety of industries, today announced plans to locate new operations in York…

Engenius hires new project manager

January 23, 2019

Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius has hired Molly Willette-Green as a project manager. Willette-Green will lead clients through the web design production process, ensuring that deadlines are…

Kris Muir joins Mashburn Construction Company’s Columbia office

January 23, 2019

Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Kris Muir as Preconstruction Manager for the firm’s Columbia office. Kris has over a decade of construction and operations experience along with a master’s…

RB and Diversey create strategic alliance in North American industrial and institutional cleaning market

January 23, 2019

RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser), global producer of popular consumer health, hygiene and home products, and Diversey Inc (“Diversey”), provider of efficient cleaning and hygiene technologies, today announced a strategic alliance…

Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 – February Public Open Houses

January 23, 2019

The City of Columbia will host two public open houses to share what the project team has learned from citizen input and research during the first phase of Columbia Compass,…

Nine South Carolina schools selected as finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards

January 23, 2019

Nine schools from around the state have been selected as finalists for the 2019 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and…

Writers tackle Jackson Pollock and more at the Columbia Museum of Art

January 23, 2019

CMA Writer-in-Residence Ray McManus kicking off a literary program last April   Upcoming literary programs feature writers responding to art on view Literary programs are in full swing at the…

Kevin Shwedo to continue leading S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles

January 23, 2019

Governor Henry McMaster announced that Kevin Shwedo will continue serving as executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). Executive Director Shwedo was first appointed to his…

New names to join the Fireflies coaching staff

January 23, 2019

Mets Announce 2019 Fireflies Coaching Staff COLUMBIA, S.C.— Fireflies fans can expect to see Pedro Lopez back in the Fireflies dugout this season as manager, but he will be only one of two…

2020 census participation key for SC

January 23, 2019

In their Jan. 23 meeting Capital Rotarians were urged to help educate, inspire and encourage South Carolinians to participate in the nation’s 2020 census. Guest speaker Doris Greene (at left…

One-of-a-kind luxury apartments to hold grand opening & ribbon cutting

January 23, 2019

  Mashburn Construction invites you to the following event:   WHO: 1321 Lofts, Capitol Places, and Mashburn Construction WHAT: 20th Anniversary Celebration of Capitol Places with a grand opening and…

United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Center now accepting project proposals for its annual Volunteer Week

January 23, 2019

United Way of the Midlands announced it is officially accepting project proposals from local nonprofit agencies through February 5 to be considered for its annual Volunteer Week held April 8…

Nelson Mullins awards Diversity Scholarship to USC law student

January 22, 2019

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded a Diversity Scholarship to Elaine Yap, a law student at University of South Carolina School of Law. Yap will receive a $10,000…

RealtyLink completes funding of its first real estate investment fund

January 22, 2019

RealtyLink, LLC, a full-service commercial real estate developer, announces the funding completion of the first RealtyLink Fund. The Fund is comprised of five properties with 100% occupancy in retail shopping…

Southern First reports results for 2018

January 22, 2019

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the…

Local meeting venue with established team ready to serve

January 22, 2019

Same great team and amenities now under new ownership. Open for business! Cooperative Conference Center, formally Columbia Conference Center, is operational and ready to be your event venue of choice.…

Associates on the rise at Stevens & Wilkinson

January 22, 2019

Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced the promotion of five key team members at its Columbia, S.C. office. “Promotions are always cause for…

Air Force cadets fly high with scholarship

January 22, 2019

After winning an Air Force scholarship, Lexington District One students Collin Davis and Heath McDonald will take to the skies this year. Davis, a senior at River Bluff High, and…

Military expert receives South Carolina’s highest award

January 22, 2019

By Chris Carter   COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. (Ret.) W. Thomas Smith Jr. received the ORDER OF THE PALMETTO, the highest award presented by the State of South Carolina, Jan.…

Jackson hires Josh Harm as account representative

January 22, 2019

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Josh Harm as an account representative. Harm comes to Jackson from VantagePoint Marketing where…

Myers named managing partner at Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A.

January 22, 2019

Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A. announces that Stanley L. Myers, Sr. has been named as the firm’s managing partner, effective January 1, 2019. Myers succeeds James Edward Bradley as managing…

Third Annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta coming back to Greenville

January 22, 2019

The third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, is coming back to downtown Greenville. Produced by High Spirits Events, this high-energy is set to take…

The Cliffs names Corbett Rourk executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy

January 22, 2019

The Cliffs is pleased to announce Chef Corbett Rourk has been named executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy, located just outside Greenville. In this role he leads the culinary…

Bobbitt expands Columbia office to meet increasing demand for commercial design build services

January 22, 2019

  Bobbitt Design Build recently moved its South Carolina headquarters to a new location at 1927 Thurmond Mall Blvd, Suite #102, near downtown Columbia. Outgrowing its previous facility, Bobbitt required a…

Infinity Marketing unveils new website for Greenwood Capital

January 22, 2019

Infinity Marketing has launched a refreshed website for its client, Greenwood Capital. Greenwood Capital’s website was revamped with an optimized user experience that reflects the local and global aspects of…

ROI Commercial sells retail building on Sunset Boulevard, Lexington

January 22, 2019

ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, sold a 7500 square foot building at 5076 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington SC for $550,100. The retail building, part of the McCauley…

Air Force cadets fly high with scholarship

January 22, 2019

After winning an Air Force scholarship, Lexington District One students Collin Davis and Heath McDonald will take to the skies this year. Davis, a senior at River Bluff High, and…

Associates on the rise at Stevens & Wilkinson

January 22, 2019

Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced the promotion of five key team members at its Columbia, S.C. office. “Promotions are always cause for…