NAI Avant closes 3 acre Columbia land sale

December 20, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±3.0 acres of land located on Bluff Road in Columbia, SC. Senior broker Mac Fanning represented the seller, Southern Regional Industrial Realty, Inc., in…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects 2019 officers

December 20, 2018

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2019 board of trustees’ officers: Thomas Otis, Chair; Lisa Bernardin, Vice Chair; Mitch Watson, Secretary; and Andy Folsom, Treasurer.  Thomas…

Nelson Mullins elects 7 S.C. attorneys to the partnership

December 20, 2018

The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected six South Carolina attorneys to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2019. The new Charleston, South Carolina partner is: •Andrew…

End Polio Now Progress Continues

December 20, 2018

End Polio Now – the global polio eradication initiative supported by Rotary International – continues to make steady progress against the dreaded disease. That message was delivered by Dr. Jimmie…

NAI Avant closes 3 acre Columbia land sale

December 20, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±3.0 acres of land located on Bluff Road in Columbia, SC. Senior broker Mac Fanning represented the seller, Southern Regional Industrial Realty, Inc., in…

The Lowcountry Food Bank statement on the 2018 Farm Bill

December 20, 2018

This week, the President signed into law H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, the legislation funds critical programs nationwide that address…

End Polio Now Progress Continues

December 19, 2018

End Polio Now – the global polio eradication initiative supported by Rotary International – continues to make steady progress against the dreaded disease. That message was delivered by Dr. Jimmie…

ServiceMac locating new operations in Lancaster County, creating approximately 1,000 new jobs

December 19, 2018

$24 Million Investment in 100,000-square-foot Office Facility ServiceMac, a mortgage subservicing company, today announced plans to locate new operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $24 million capital investment is projected…

Turbeville Insurance Agency recognized for third consecutive year in 2018 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100™

December 19, 2018

Turbeville Insurance Agency has been named to the 2018 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100™ (SC100), which ranks the state’s largest private companies by revenue. The complete list was released in…

BlueCross employees volunteered 18,000 hours in 2018

December 19, 2018

In 2018, nearly 6,000 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees logged 18,000 volunteer hours in support of established nonprofits, which translates into $444,420 in monetary value according to Independent Sector,…

S.C. State Fair manager Nancy Smith receives national honorary degree as champion of agriculture

December 19, 2018

South Carolina State Fair general manager, Nancy L. Smith, recently was awarded an honorary American FFA Degree by the National FFA Organization. The award is given to those who advance…

SCSBA secures settlement between Dominion Energy and SCE&G; Merger includes greater access to renewables, more utility transparency

December 19, 2018

The South Carolina Solar Business Association (SCSBA) has entered into a merger agreement with SCE&G and Dominion Energy in support of the two companies’ merger. Working on behalf of its members, The…

Director Sara Goldsby to continue leading S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services

December 19, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster announced that Sara Goldsby will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS). Governor McMaster appointed Director…

Lindsey Culley joins Mashburn Construction

December 19, 2018

Mashburn Construction, announced the hire of Lindsey Culley as the Business Development and Marketing Coordinator for their Columbia office. Lindsey has six years of marketing and public relations experience. She…

BIA announces 2018 member awards

December 19, 2018

Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have selected Stan O’Brien, Paradime Construction, Inc. as the 2018 Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award. The…

NAI Avant arranges ±4,425 SF office lease in Irmo

December 19, 2018

NAI Avant announced South Carolina ENT Allergy & Sleep Medicine will occupy ±4,425 square feet of office space at 690 Columbiana Drive in Irmo, SC. Senior broker Jeff Hein, SIOR…

Richland One employees raise nearly $90,000 for United Way of the Midlands

December 19, 2018

Richland County School District One, a longtime supporter of the United Way of the Midlands, recently completed its 2018 United Way campaign, with employees contributing nearly $90,000. “We are grateful…

NAI Avant facilitates ±28,775 SF industrial lease in Lexington

December 19, 2018

NAI Avant announced the recent lease of a ±28,775 square foot industrial space located at 293 Industrial Drive in Lexington, SC. Broker Lee Bussell, Jr. represented the landlord, ACC Properties…

Simplifying the Mortgage Application Process

December 19, 2018

By Ann J. Beckwith   Applying for a mortgage, especially for your first home purchase, can seem confusing and overwhelming for some people. Maybe you struggle to stay organized with…

Merry Christmas for Adopted Family

December 19, 2018

Capital Rotary Club adopted a local family and provided gifts for the holiday season (shown in photo) as part of the 2018 Midlands Families Helping Families Christmas program, a Palmetto…

Jerry Richardson commits $4 million matching grant for the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy

December 19, 2018

The Spartanburg County Foundation announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett…

2019 MLK celebration keynote speakers and theme announced

December 19, 2018

Charleston’s 10-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest-running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Cynthia Bramlett Thompson, a…

Baker Motor Company debuts new Porsche Charleston Facility

December 19, 2018

Luxuriously Modern, 20,000-square-foot Facility Offers Customers More Inventory, Expanded Service Center Tommy Baker, Owner and President of Baker Motor Company, with award-winning dealerships in Charleston, SC and Wilmington, NC, announced…

Costa Pleicones receives Honorary Degree from Francis Marion University

December 19, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Costa Pleicones received an honorary doctorate of Humanities during Francis Marion University’s graduation on Saturday, December 15. Pleicones also served as the commencement speaker, focusing on the…

SIB Fixed Cost Reduction acquires stake in legal bill analysis firm

December 19, 2018

SIB Fixed Cost Reduction announced that it has acquired a stake in Santorian LLC, which helps organizations manage their legal invoices and identify overcharges and billing errors to assure they…

BIA announces 2018 member awards

December 19, 2018

Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have selected Stan O’Brien, Paradime Construction, Inc. as the 2018 Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award. The…

Costa Pleicones receives Honorary Degree from Francis Marion University

December 19, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Costa Pleicones received an honorary doctorate of Humanities during Francis Marion University’s graduation on Saturday, December 15. Pleicones also served as the commencement speaker, focusing on the…

Lindsey Culley joins Mashburn Construction

December 19, 2018

Mashburn Construction, announced the hire of Lindsey Culley as the Business Development and Marketing Coordinator for their Columbia office. Lindsey has six years of marketing and public relations experience. She…

Merry Christmas for Adopted Family

December 19, 2018

Capital Rotary Club adopted a local family and provided gifts for the holiday season (shown in photo) as part of the 2018 Midlands Families Helping Families Christmas program, a Palmetto…

NAI Avant arranges ±4,425 SF office lease in Irmo

December 19, 2018

NAI Avant announced South Carolina ENT Allergy & Sleep Medicine will occupy ±4,425 square feet of office space at 690 Columbiana Drive in Irmo, SC. Senior broker Jeff Hein, SIOR…

NAI Avant facilitates ±28,775 SF industrial lease in Lexington

December 19, 2018

NAI Avant announced the recent lease of a ±28,775 square foot industrial space located at 293 Industrial Drive in Lexington, SC. Broker Lee Bussell, Jr. represented the landlord, ACC Properties…

Richland One employees raise nearly $90,000 for United Way of the Midlands

December 19, 2018

Richland County School District One, a longtime supporter of the United Way of the Midlands, recently completed its 2018 United Way campaign, with employees contributing nearly $90,000. “We are grateful…

Simplifying the Mortgage Application Process

December 19, 2018

By Ann J. Beckwith   Applying for a mortgage, especially for your first home purchase, can seem confusing and overwhelming for some people. Maybe you struggle to stay organized with…

Museum Newsroom: Meet Santa and ride the SCSM N. Pole Express Train

December 18, 2018

Tasting Tuesday, Dec. 18 The State Museum is open late until 8 p.m. Tuesday night for holiday shopping, South Carolina food product tastings, and samples of local beer in the…

Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce supports West Columbia’s Triangle City TIF

December 18, 2018

The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce supports the City of West Columbia’s Triangle City Tax Increment Financing District (the “Triangle City TIF”). The City of West Columbia created…

County of Lexington: Changes coming to child support payment program

December 18, 2018

On behalf of the Lexington County Clerk of Court’s Office: The prepaid debit card program that is utilized by residents throughout Lexington County to receive child support payments will end on…

Toys for Tots “Fill the MRAP” campaign a success

December 18, 2018

The annual Toys for Tots “Fill the MRAP” campaign ended on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, after a series of donation events that took place at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Kmart, Target,…

Small local logistics company receives Siemens 2018 Small Business Award

December 18, 2018

Logisticus Projects Group, a diverse company specializing in Innovative Transportation, Project Management, and Technology Solutions, has been selected by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) to receive the 2018 Small Business…

Golden Angel Program brings holiday cheer to seniors

December 18, 2018

On December 18th Palmetto Goodwill provided a holiday meal and gifts to 80 disadvantaged seniors at the Charleston Area Senior Center in downtown Charleston. Additional meals and gifts have been…

Ascend Performance Materials growing Greenwood County operations

December 18, 2018

Chemical provider investing $35.2 million to accommodate continued growth Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations once again. To…

Sherman College names faculty, staff member of the year

December 18, 2018

Sherman College of Chiropractic recently honored Huarong Zhou, M.D., Ph.D., and Allen Duckworth in appreciation of their contributions, time and commitment to the college. Professor of Basic Sciences Huarong Zhou,…

RealOp Investments acquires Charlotte office portfolio

December 18, 2018

RealOp Investments, a real estate private equity firm, has purchased the 163,687-square-foot Arrowpoint II & III portfolio located in Charlotte’s Airport submarket. This is RealOp’s first office acquisition in Charlotte,…

Infinity Marketing promotes Taylor Boyd to Senior Graphic Designer

December 18, 2018

Infinity Marketing is proud to announce Taylor Boyd has been promoted Senior Graphic Designer, further enhancing its Creative & Production division. “Throughout her time with Infinity, Taylor has consistently demonstrated…

Dale Carnegie SC wins award for highest franchise percent increase

December 18, 2018

Global brand Dale Carnegie honored its top-performing franchisees across more than 90 countries and all 50 states at this month’s 2018 International Conference, held in Orlando, FL. Leadership Management and…

Colliers International welcomes Alia Bostaji as Brokerage Associate in Columbia

December 17, 2018

Colliers International | South Carolina announced that Alia Bostaji has joined the commercial real estate firm as a Brokerage Associate specializing in general commercial and hospitality properties. “Alia is a…

WREN welcomes A’ja Wilson as Keynote Speaker for annual summit

December 17, 2018

Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) will be hosting their third annual state-wide summit on April 1st, 2019 at the Columbia Museum of Art in downtown Columbia. This year WREN welcomes keynote speaker A’ja…

American Airlines to begin nonstop service to New York

December 17, 2018

American Airlines has announced nonstop service to New York/LaGuardia (LGA) Airport from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) beginning May 3, 2019. The daily service will depart CAE at 6:55 a.m. and…

Dale Carnegie SC wins award for highest franchise percent increase

December 17, 2018

Global brand Dale Carnegie honored its top-performing franchisees across more than 90 countries and all 50 states at this month’s 2018 International Conference, held in Orlando, FL. Leadership Management and…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards Program

December 17, 2018

Applications Due December 19, 2019 The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards through Wednesday, December 19, 2018. The Dream…

Mayor Benjamin accepts national Sierra Club award at local chapter meeting

December 17, 2018

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin accepted the national Sierra ClubDistinguished Achievement Award on Thursday, Dec. 13 at the John Bachman Group of the South Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club’s holiday…