South Carolina’s first student film festival announces call for entries

January 14, 2019

Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is pleased to announce that entries are officially being accepted for its inaugural…

United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts the inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Charity Tournament

January 14, 2019

United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Venue on Main on February 11, 2019. “As…

Prisma Health launches national search for new CEO

January 11, 2019

Prisma Health has launched a national search for its new chief executive officer (CEO) to lead the organization formed by the partnership of South Carolina’s largest health care systems, Greenville…

Companion Life awarded 17th consecutive A+ rating from A.M. Best

January 11, 2019

A.M. Best Company, which describes itself as the world’s oldest and most influential insurance rating and information source, designated Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health…

The COMET launches The COMET On The GO! with Lyft

January 11, 2019

The COMET is helping you go around the Columbia Metropolitan Area easily!  Effective January 1, 2019, The COMET is subsidizing up to $5.00 for ridesharing trips that start and end…

The Columbia Museum of Art presents 2018 award winners

January 11, 2019

Celebrating educators, docents, volunteers, and staff Each year, the Columbia Museum of Art highlights its commitment to education, culture, and community through the presentation of awards for outstanding arts education…

CarolinaPower hires Michael Sease as Business Development Manager

January 11, 2019

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, including Columbia, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Sease will focus on growing CarolinaPower’s business in…

Renewable Properties launching new solar projects in Spartanburg County

January 11, 2019

Company investing $22.7 million in solar farm development  Renewable Properties, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is growing its solar farm portfolio with seven new…

UofSC announces community events to commemorate legacy of MLK – Jan. 17 – 20

January 11, 2019

  The University of South Carolina will host a series of public events in commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17 – 20. This…

CarolinaPower hires Michael Sease as Business Development Manager

January 11, 2019

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, including Columbia, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Sease will focus on growing CarolinaPower’s business in…

UofSC announces community events to commemorate legacy of MLK – Jan. 17 – 20

January 11, 2019

  The University of South Carolina will host a series of public events in commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17 – 20. This…

Just-released Presidential Report details how MTC is succeeding at growing the college, making lives better, and leveraging goodwill

January 10, 2019

Midlands Technical College (MTC) has released its 2017-2018 Presidential Report, highlighting the college’s major successes over the past year. “We want to show the Midlands community how investments in Midlands…

Spartanburg Water announces a promotion in Human Resources

January 10, 2019

Spartanburg Water announcee the promotion of Hariette Stinson to the position of Human Resources Manager.  In her new role, Hariette is responsible for planning, directing and supervising all aspects and activities…

Spartanburg Water announces new hire

January 10, 2019

Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the employment of Charles Logue in the position of Special Projects Manager for the Technical Services Section of the organization.  In his new role…

CDS receives Charity Navigator’s highest rating for fourth year in a row

January 10, 2019

The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) recently earned the highest awarded rating from Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a row. The coveted 4-star rating shows an organization’s strong…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area

January 10, 2019

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. leased 1,100 square feet of office space at 130 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC. Kyle Berdugo and Laura Harmon handled the lease negotiations on behalf of…

Furman University Communications receives three CASE Awards

January 10, 2019

CASE District III has honored Furman University Communications with three awards in recognition of the office’s work to support the university’s initiatives—including the Grand Award for book design for “In…

First Citizens Bank, First South Bancorp, Inc. announce merger agreement

January 10, 2019

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) and First South Bancorp, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the acquisition of…

10 State Street – For Sale or Lease

January 10, 2019

This historic 18th century, three-story, freestanding masonry building is located near the corner of State & Broad Street. 10 State is currently zoned Limited Business lending itself to many uses…

Commercial Land For Purchase in Walterboro

January 10, 2019

■ Approximately 7.22 Acres of Vacant Commercial Land on Bells Highway ■ .76 Acres in the Back is Wet ■ Can Potentially be Subdivided ■ Great Location for Multi-Family, Office…

Mt. Pleasant Office Space For Lease

January 10, 2019

Attractive two story brick office building for lease as of May 1, 2019. Currently occupied by Orbis, who may remain in all or a portion of the building and has…

Restaurant Site For Sale

January 10, 2019

■ Sales Price ~ $975,000 ■ High Traffic Retail Location with Approximately 0.70 Acres. 284 Feet of Frontage on Folly Road ■ Sale is for the Land & Building Only…

Ginny Carson announced as 2019 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals® (APMP®)

January 10, 2019

The Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) has announced that Ginny Carson, CPP APMP, will serve as the 2019 Chair of its Board of Directors. Carson currently works as the…

Mayor Tecklenburg joins the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Shuck-A-Rama Host Committee

January 10, 2019

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announced the addition of Mayor John Tecklenburg to the Host Committee for its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama. The Oyster Roast is BIASC’s primary…

Ted Honney joins United Community Mortgage Services in Mt. Pleasant

January 10, 2019

United Community Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome Ted Honney as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Honney has over 25 years of professional banking experience, 15 of which have been spent…

The Sweetery to launch new flavor of Wine Sticks at national show

January 10, 2019

ANDERSON, S.C – The family owned bakery, The Sweetery, will be introducing its latest creation – a biscotti like snack that can be paired with a Bloody Mary or sweet…

Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder

January 10, 2019

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…

Southern First Bank announces executive promotion

January 10, 2019

Southern First Bank is pleased to announce that Blake G. Taylor has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Columbia Regional Executive. Blake’s leadership role will include the growth and…

Columbia YMCA = Community Servant

January 10, 2019

Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…

Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized

January 10, 2019

Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…

Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder

January 10, 2019

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…

Southern First Bank announces executive promotion

January 10, 2019

Southern First Bank is pleased to announce that Blake G. Taylor has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Columbia Regional Executive. Blake’s leadership role will include the growth and…

2019 Inaugural Address, Governor Henry McMaster

January 9, 2019

Inaugural Address as Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Statehouse, Columbia GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: It is another beautiful day in South Carolina. Thank you for coming. Words cannot…

Movement Mortgage to acquire retail branches of Eagle Home Mortgage

January 9, 2019

Movement Mortgage, a national top 10 retail mortgage lender based in Indian Land, SC, has expanded its Pacific Northwest and Mountain West market share by agreeing to acquire the retail…

Columbia YMCA = Community Servant

January 9, 2019

Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…

Michelin adds innovation partnership with Daimler Trucks

January 9, 2019

Michelin North America, Inc. is partnering with Daimler Trucks North America (“DTNA”) on a key feature of the recently announced Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 heavy-duty truck. Three years in development,…

Safelite Group acquires Charleston-based Glasspro

January 9, 2019

Safelite® Group, the nation’s leading vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite® AutoGlass, has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Glasspro®, Inc. The transaction was completed at the close of…

Rebecca Joyner & Emily Luther become leaders of Government & Municipalities Industry Team

January 9, 2019

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that Rebecca Joyner and Emily Luther are now leading the firm’s Government & Municipalities Industry Team. They take over for Ray Jones, who…

Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized

January 9, 2019

Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…

Discover Your Superpowers in the State Museum’s New Blockbuster Exhibit, Hall of Heroes

January 9, 2019

The State Museum’s new interactive blockbuster exhibit, Hall of Heroes, opens, Saturday, Jan. 19. This popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history of and science behind America’s obsession with superheroes. Enhanced…

Samuel Hook named executive director of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation

January 9, 2019

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation has a new leader. The foundation’s board of trustees has appointed Samuel Hook to serve as executive director of…

WebsterRogers, LLP, has a new Columbia address

January 9, 2019

WebsterRogers, LLP, a South Carolina-based accounting and consulting firm providing clients with a broad spectrum of assurance, tax, and advisory services, has relocated its Columbia office from 1301 Gervais Street…

Burnette completes 25 years as a specialist

January 9, 2019

M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has completed 25 years as a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law. The distinction…

SWAT-certification week for Sheriff’s Dept.’s Special Response Team

January 9, 2019

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Candidates for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team (RCSD-SRT) are being put through the paces this week as they master…

CarolinaPower hires Michael Sease as Business Development Manager

January 9, 2019

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Based in the company’s Upstate (S.C.) office, Sease will focus…

Graham elected Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee

January 9, 2019

United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Established in 1816 as one of the original standing committees…

The Cliffs announces $171 million in real estate sales In 2018

January 9, 2019

The Cliffs, a collection of seven private luxury mountain and lake club communities in the western Carolinas, announced that 271 transactions totaling nearly $171 million closed in 2018 in combined…

Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations

January 9, 2019

Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…

BPS Shareholder Christian Stormer named to Delaware Captive Insurance Association Board of Directors

January 9, 2019

Christian “Chris” Stormer, CPA, a shareholder with Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS), has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Delaware Captive Insurance Association (DCIA)…

Adams and Reese announces Bill McElveen as new practice group leader

January 9, 2019

Adams and Reese is proud to announce the firm’s Managing Partner, Gif Thornton, has appointed the following attorneys Practice Group Leaders within the firm, effective January 1, 2019: ·         William P. McElveen Jr., Columbia, Transactions ·         Jeffery…