Winterfest is back at the State Museum

December 11, 2018

The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum. Winter Fest, sponsored by Cool Care Heating and Air, is an annual celebration packed with holiday fun for…

Dominion Energy grant helps Blue Star Mothers send holiday care packages to service members

December 11, 2018

Dominion Energy presented Blue Star Mothers of America, Midlands Chapter 1 a $3000 grant to help fund this year’s Holiday Troop Supply Drive, which sends care packages to deployed service…

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands announces 105 men pledge to take a stand against sexual violence in the Midlands

December 11, 2018

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announced 105 men in the Midlands have pledged more than $10,000 to take a stand against sexual violence in the community. Dr. Ronald Rhames,…

W International creating more than 600 jobs in Berkeley County

December 11, 2018

Metal Fabricator Investing $35.2 Million to Support Submarine Industry W International, a full-service manufacturer of large, complex, welded metal fabrications, today announced plans to locate new production operations in Berkeley…

Director Duane Parrish to continue to lead S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism

December 11, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Duane Parrish will continue to serve as the director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT). Director Parrish was appointed…

Toast! Mount Pleasant to host Grand Opening celebration on Sunday, December 16th

December 11, 2018

Event Will Feature a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor Haynie, Live Music and Family-Fun Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG), with eight award-winning restaurants and entertainment establishments in the Charleston region, will…

Individual tickets now available for the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama Oyster Roast

December 11, 2018

Tickets are now available for the 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama, benefiting the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC). The event will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the…

Anna Locke joins Southern First Bank board of directors

December 11, 2018

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce that Anna T. Locke has joined the company and bank as Director. Locke is president…

SimpliPhy receives SC Launch, Inc. investment

December 11, 2018

Greenville-based SimpliPhy, Inc. recently received a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment. This is the first investment for the company that was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in early…

Top Grossing Movies – December 12

December 11, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 12/07/2018 to 12/13/2018 Rank Title Rating Distriboutor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 3 3795  $16,253,831…

Museum Newsroom: Meet Santa and ride the SCSM N. Pole Express, Sat., Dec. 15

December 10, 2018

Tasting Tuesday is Back, Dec. 11 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…

Midlands’ BI-LO provides Caroline’s Cart in anticipation of West Columbia’s Enabling Park

December 10, 2018

With the City of West Columbia recently breaking ground on the world-class Enabling Park on the corner of Hudson and Oliver Streets last month, local area businesses are beginning to…

Blythewood Chamber of Commerce names Providence Health-Northeast “Large Company of the Year” for 2018

December 10, 2018

On Friday, December 7, at the elegant Doko Manor, the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its annual community recognitions. Providence Health-Northeast was honored to be named the…

Infinity Marketing media team expands

December 10, 2018

Infinity Marketing, the Upstate’s award-winning marketing firm, is thrilled to welcome Amber Paul as Senior Media Buyer and Bethany Mlinar as Media Coordinator, expanding its Media Division and furthering team…

Catch The COMET Holiday Bus for Free – December 15-24

December 10, 2018

The COMET will be offering free rides on the Holiday buses as a gift to the community!  Any passenger that boards a bus with Christmas decorations will ride that bus…

Tony Folk installed as SCSBA president

December 10, 2018

Tony Folk, member of the Dorchester School District Four Board, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s annual Delegate Assembly held this…

Richland One upcoming events and honors

December 10, 2018

Webber Elementary Receives $13,000 Grant from International Paper     Congratulations to Webber Elementary School on receiving a $13,000 grant from International Paper to improve student reading and literacy skills.…

Santee Cooper Board approves 2019 Budget

December 10, 2018

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a $2.1 billion budget for 2019. The 2019 budget includes $1.7 billion for the electric system, $9.9 million for the water systems…

South Carolina Department of Education releases list of Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools

December 10, 2018

The South Carolina Department of Education today released the first list of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools as required under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Under the…

Executive Director Marcia S. Adams to continue to lead S.C. Department of Administration

December 10, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster announced that Marcia S. Adams will continue serving as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Administration. Following the Government Restructuring Act of 2014, former…

Bicycle Corporation of America growing its Clarendon County operations

December 10, 2018

Product line expansion to create 65 new jobs Bicycle Corporation of America (BCA) announced plans to expand its existing production operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is…

HSSC CEO Kenneth R. Deans Jr. accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council

December 10, 2018

Forbes Nonprofit Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Chief Executives in Successful Nonprofit Organizations Kenneth R. Deans Jr., President and CEO of Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC), has been accepted into…

Celeste Bowers joins Robinson Gray as associate

December 10, 2018

Columbia native Celeste Bowers has joined Robinson Gray as an associate. Celeste focuses her practice on commercial transactions, real estate development, and real estate litigation. She advises clients on all…

Colonial Life employees finish annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results

December 10, 2018

Colonial Life and its employees, valued long-time supporters of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising more than $388,000. “Because of their strong commitment to…

Director Freddie B. Pough to continue to lead S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice

December 10, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Freddie B. Pough will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). First named acting director in January…

Capgemini cuts ribbon on new security operations center in the BullStreet District

December 10, 2018

Global consulting giant opens new facility on second floor of First Base Building at BullStreet in downtown Columbia, S.C. Joined by leaders from across South Carolina, global consulting giant Capgemini…

Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new Personal Lines Practice Leader

December 10, 2018

HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Carolinas — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined HUB Carolinas as Personal…

RealOp Investments adds Andrea White as Acquisitions Analyst

December 10, 2018

RealOp Investments has hired Andrea White as an Acquisitions Analyst. White comes to RealOp with over 10 years of experience in real estate analysis, most recently serving as a Director…

United Community Bank Angel Tree provides over 300 holiday gifts to Upstate children

December 10, 2018

United Community Bank announced its Upstate branches provided 354 Christmas gifts to local children through its annual Angel Tree program. Participating branches placed Christmas trees in their lobbies with “Be…

NAI Avant arranges ±9,592 sf medical office sale in West Columbia

December 10, 2018

NAI Avant announced the $1,600,000 medical office sale of 2989 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, SC. Broker Peyton Bryant and senior broker Cam Kreps represented the seller, Lexvest, LLC. The…

Celeste Bowers joins Robinson Gray as associate

December 10, 2018

Columbia native Celeste Bowers has joined Robinson Gray as an associate. Celeste focuses her practice on commercial transactions, real estate development, and real estate litigation. She advises clients on all…

Colonial Life employees finish annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results

December 10, 2018

Colonial Life and its employees, valued long-time supporters of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising more than $388,000. “Because of their strong commitment to…

NAI Avant arranges ±9,592 sf medical office sale in West Columbia

December 10, 2018

NAI Avant announced the $1,600,000 medical office sale of 2989 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, SC. Broker Peyton Bryant and senior broker Cam Kreps represented the seller, Lexvest, LLC. The…

Columbia issues first-ever “Green Bonds” to fund stormwater improvements, invest in sustainability

December 7, 2018

The City’s $37.9 million bond issue is first in the nation for standalone stormwater upgrades certified by the Climate Bond Initiative The City of Columbia, South Carolina, is poised to…

Nekki Shutt received Civic Star Award from Richland County Bar Association

December 7, 2018

Nekki Shutt, one of the founding partners of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the Richland County Bar Association’s Civic Star Award. The honor recognizes exceptional and meritorious community service.…

Museum provides streamable learning opportunities

December 7, 2018

The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum has begun presenting live, interactive streaming programs about the Civil War, offered at no charge to South Carolina public and private…

Museum provides streamable learning opportunities

December 7, 2018

The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum has begun presenting live, interactive streaming programs about the Civil War, offered at no charge to South Carolina public and private…

Nekki Shutt received Civic Star Award from Richland County Bar Association

December 7, 2018

Nekki Shutt, one of the founding partners of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the Richland County Bar Association’s Civic Star Award. The honor recognizes exceptional and meritorious community service.…

Social factors influence your health

December 7, 2018

The United States trails its peer developed countries in life expectancy and other health outcomes, despite spending more on healthcare. Some of this difference is due to genetics and behavior,…

Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new personal lines practice leader

December 7, 2018

HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Carolinas headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…

Capgemini cuts ribbon on new security operations center in the BullStreet District

December 7, 2018

Global consulting giant opens new facility on second floor of First Base Building at BullStreet in downtown Columbia, S.C. Joined by leaders from across South Carolina, global consulting giant Capgemini…

Social factors influence your health

December 6, 2018

The United States trails its peer developed countries in life expectancy and other health outcomes, despite spending more on healthcare. Some of this difference is due to genetics and behavior,…

Capgemini cuts ribbon on new security operations center in the BullStreet District

December 6, 2018

Global consulting giant opens new facility on second floor of First Base Building at BullStreet in downtown Columbia, S.C. Joined by leaders from across South Carolina, global consulting giant Capgemini…

Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new personal lines practice leader

December 6, 2018

HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Carolinas headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…

Graham, Scott announce key funding to increase South Carolina port system’s capacity and efficiency

December 6, 2018

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) announced a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to…

Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to continue to lead S.C. Department of Commerce

December 6, 2018

Gov. Henry McMaster announced that Robert M. Hitt III will continue serving in his role as Secretary of Commerce at the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Secretary Hitt was appointed…

KV Final launching new Spartanburg County operations

December 6, 2018

Automotive Supplier to Create 50 Positions KV Final, a Czech developer and producer of metal parts for the automotive industry, is locating its new operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s…

CarolinaPower wins ABC “Excellence in Construction Award” for distinguished work on Operating Room renovation

December 6, 2018

CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor based in Upstate S.C., recently received a 2018 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for the company’s distinguished performance…

Jackson consolidates Greenville area offices with move to BridgeWay Station

December 6, 2018

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has moved to BridgeWay Station, the planned mixed-use development off Interstate 385. The company’s new address…

Greenville to be test site for a new type of concrete infused with nanoparticles

December 6, 2018

U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities will host the world’s largest test of the groundbreaking concrete   A downtown parking lot owned by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities…