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…

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…

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,…

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…

Jena Thomas wins the 701 CCA Prize 2018

December 6, 2018

701 CCA Prize 2018 Winner Jena Thomas, photo courtesy of Jamar Riley   Spartanburg, S.C., artist Jena Thomas won the 701 CCA Prize 2018 for South Carolina artists 40 years and younger.…

DeepBD launching its first Charleston County operations

December 6, 2018

High-tech artificial intelligence company creating 30 new jobs DeepBD, a developer and operator of artificial intelligence platforms, announced new operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.6 million investment is projected…

SC State alumnus Lt. Col. Maurice Green to keynote ROTC commissioning ceremony

December 5, 2018

Alumnus and distinguished graduate of SC State, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Maurice “Moe” Green, will serve as the keynote speaker for the ROTC fall commissioning ceremony on Friday, Dec. 7. The…

Copper Dome Strategies expands governmental relations team

December 5, 2018

Copper Dome Strategies announced that Chris Neeley will join the firm as a governmental relations consultant. Chris will work in and expand Copper Dome’s presence in local, state, federal and…

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards

December 5, 2018

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…

$8.7mm Land Deal

December 5, 2018

Buddy Bebergal and Kit Regnery of Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Middle Street Partners in the $8.7mm land acquisition of 55 Romney Street in Charleston, SC.

Minerva Management Partners to host “It’s Not Your Father’s Business Plan – Business Plan Reboot” virtual workshop in January

December 5, 2018

Minerva Management Partners, LLC, a business coaching practice created to help women entrepreneurs really step into the role of CEO of their company, has announced the launch of their new…

The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Vic Bailey as New Trustee

December 5, 2018

The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Vollie C. (Vic) Bailey, III to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mr. Bailey received his Bachelor of…

Pete Harper, CCIM, Cameron Yost and Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the landlord in the lease of 9,500 SF of flex office space in Charleston, SC

December 5, 2018

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, Cameron Yost and Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the Landlord, RCB Development in the lease of 12,500 SF of Flex Office space located…

Charleston County Public Library and government officials break ground on new Bees Ferry West Ashley Library

December 5, 2018

Construction of the new Bees Ferry West Ashley Library is underway. Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County Government officials kicked off the construction of the new facility during a groundbreaking ceremony on…

Floyd Lee Locums’ CEO named one of SIA’s Top 100 Women in Staffing

December 5, 2018

The Top 100 Women on the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) list has been released—and Floyd Lee Locums’ CEO, Natasha Lee, takes one of the coveted spots. A locums veteran with…

Crawford Strategy welcomes Jonny Redfield as senior graphic designer

December 5, 2018

Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, recently welcomed Jonny Redfield as a senior graphic designer. In his role on the agency’s…

AnMed Health Foundation Executive Director awarded the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

December 5, 2018

Tim Self, the executive director of the AnMed Health Foundation, has received the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation. Self joined more than 6,300 professionals around the world who hold…

City of Columbia and local partners launch expansion of Sally Salamander walking tour

December 5, 2018

The City of Columbia Office of the Mayor, in partnership with Heathwood Hall Episcopal School and Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, will launch an expanded version of the Sally Salamander walking tour…

Addiction Policy Forum launches statewide resource to address the addiction crisis in South Carolina

December 5, 2018

Addiction Policy Forum, a leading addiction nonprofit, has expanded its Addiction Resource Center (ARC) to include a database of treatment resources, facilities, and healthcare providers specific to South Carolina residents. The ARC offers…

Erskine College unveils $100,000 pilot scholarship program makes higher education a real option for hundreds of SC Students

December 5, 2018

Erskine College today announced a new $100,000 / 4-year scholarship tuition program for eligible charter high school seniors across South Carolina. Dr. Tim Rees, Erskine’s Dean of Enrollment, unveiled the…

McEntire Produce expanding operations in Richland County

December 5, 2018

McEntire Produce, a fresh produce processor, re-packer and wholesaler, will expand its current operations in Richland County. The $8 million investment is expected to generate 21 new jobs. About 40…

Sonoco’s Saunders to retire after nearly 30 years of service: Julie Albrecht to assume Chief Financial Officer duties

December 5, 2018

Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced Barry Saunders, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has announced his plans to retire after nearly…

GCWC Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade of Lights postponed

December 5, 2018

The Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce 2018 Holiday Parade of Lights originally scheduled for Saturday, December 8 has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. The Holiday…

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers raised $10,000 for Harvest Hope Food Bank

December 5, 2018

After a month-long effort, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has raised $10,000 for Harvest Hope during their annual giving campaign. For every oil change performed in the Columbia area…

JTEKT North America to invest $50 million in Richland County facility

December 5, 2018

JTEKT North America, a global supplier of automotive systems and driveline components, bearings and machine tools, is investing in its Koyo brand bearing manufacturing facility in Richland County. The company…

2017-2018 Foundation Honors for Capital Rotary

December 5, 2018

District 7770 Assistant Gov. Eric Davis (right in photo) has honored Columbia’s Capital Rotary for 2017-2018 donations to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm for programs promoting…