LeadingRE expands member services team with addition with Harding as Vice President, Business Solutions

November 29, 2018

Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has named Jennifer Harding, CRP, to its Member Services team as Vice President, Business Solutions. In this role, Harding will serve…

Midlands Technical College receives inaugural grant from BAE Systems

November 29, 2018

International Defense Manufacturer Pledges Annual Support to MTC Machine Tool Technology Program The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation received a $3,500 grant from BAE Systems to support the college’s Machine Tool…

Debra Miller named SC Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year

November 29, 2018

Debra Miller, assistant principal of Nation Ford High School in York School District Four (Fort Mill School District), has been named the 2019 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the…

Sundaram-Clayton Limited expanding Dorchester County operations

November 29, 2018

Company Investing $40 million to Create 100 New Jobs Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global original equipment manufacturers, today announced that it…

Colliers International represents buyer and seller in sale of 213 Grampian Hills Road in Northeast Columbia

November 29, 2018

Colliers International | South Carolina’s J.P. Scurry, CCIM, Scottie Smith and Paige Bryant represented the buyer, LCM Ventures, and Tommy Tapp, CPM, represented the seller, Milliken Forestry Company, Inc., in…

Annual Holiday Open House at Capital City/Lake Murray Country Visitors Center

November 29, 2018

Saturday, December 8, 10am-3pm Sunday, December 9, 12-4pm Capital City/Lake Murray Visitors Center 2184 North Lake Drive, Columbia FREE Admission The Historic Lorick Plantation House (Lake Murray Country Visitors Center)…

Zachary Hayden joins Richardson Plowden

November 29, 2018

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Zachary B. Hayden has joined the Firm in the Columbia office as an associate attorney. Mr. Hayden will focus his practice in Medical…

Sherman College recognizes employee anniversary milestones

November 29, 2018

Each year, Sherman College recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversary dates. The college is fortunate to have very loyal employees, including many who have dedicated large portions of their…

CBRE hires Michael Cooper as Real Estate Manager in Columbia, SC

November 29, 2018

CBRE announced that Michael Cooper has joined the Asset Services team in Columbia, SC, as Real Estate Manager. Mr. Cooper is primarily responsible for the comprehensive management strategies and property…

Heritage Christian Academy students help school ravaged by Hurricane Michael

November 29, 2018

Members of the Heritage Christian Academy Student Council delivered a check for $400 to Covenant Christian School in Panama City, FL over the Thanksgiving holiday. Heritage extended a helping hand…

CBRE hires Michael Cooper as Real Estate Manager in Columbia, SC

November 29, 2018

CBRE announced that Michael Cooper has joined the Asset Services team in Columbia, SC, as Real Estate Manager. Mr. Cooper is primarily responsible for the comprehensive management strategies and property…

Heritage Christian Academy students help school ravaged by Hurricane Michael

November 29, 2018

Members of the Heritage Christian Academy Student Council delivered a check for $400 to Covenant Christian School in Panama City, FL over the Thanksgiving holiday. Heritage extended a helping hand…

Zachary Hayden joins Richardson Plowden

November 29, 2018

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Zachary B. Hayden has joined the Firm in the Columbia office as an associate attorney. Mr. Hayden will focus his practice in Medical…

Charleston County School Board of Trustees approves 2018-2020 goals

November 28, 2018

The Charleston County School Board of Trustees approved strategic goals presented Monday night by School Superintendent Dr. Gerrita Postlewait. The 2018-20 goals are derived from the Charleston County School District’s…

CCSD named 2018 South Carolina Charter School Sponsor of the Year

November 28, 2018

Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded the 2018 South Carolina Charter School Sponsor of the Year by the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina (PCSASC). “Charleston County…

QEMS, Inc. announces York County operations

November 28, 2018

Quality Electronic Manufacturing Services, Inc. (QEMS), a provider of electronics manufacturing services, announced that it has located new operations in York County. The company’s $7.6 million investment is projected to…

Trident Technical College is offering free lean manufacturing training for 84 participants through the ManuFirstSC Grant program

November 28, 2018

The demand for workers in high-tech lean manufacturing is expected to continue to surge in the Lowcountry in the coming years and Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and…

Nexsen Pruet welcomes new hires across the Carolinas

November 28, 2018

Nexsen Pruet, one of the Carolinas’ largest law firms, is pleased to announce the addition of six young professionals – four associate attorneys, one staff attorney and one governmental affairs…

Clyburn elected Majority Whip

November 28, 2018

Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected him by acclamation to be Majority Whip in the 116th Congress: “I thank all my House…

State Museum opens 30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibit

November 28, 2018

The Museum announced the “Best in Show” awards, selected from the new 30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibit, now open in the Lipscomb Art Gallery. The exhibit is comprised of over 60…

BIA elects 2019 leadership

November 28, 2018

Jennifer Harding was elected as 2019 President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA), at the Annual Meeting of the Membership held October 9, 2018. She will…

Tim Mercer joins Bluestein Attorneys

November 28, 2018

Attorney Timothy Mercer has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. He will practice exclusively in the area of Veterans Disability. Before receiving his juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina…

Flock and Rally earns two IABC/SC Palmetto Awards

November 28, 2018

Integrated communications agency earns multiple awards in marketing communication category Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with two 2018 Palmetto Awards by…

SouthCon Building Group wins Excellence in Construction Award for Columbia Central Station Fire House Project

November 28, 2018

Charleston, SC — SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, was recognized with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) highest-level award at the ABC Carolinas Chapter’s…

LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Activity is Up

November 28, 2018

  Research & Forecast Report Q3-2018 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS   Key Takeaways Statewide construction activity has risen from one year ago and the market has an optimistic business…

Richland Two employees raise more than $128,000 for United Way of the Midlands

November 28, 2018

Employees of Richland School District Two completed its annual United Way campaign where employees contributed more than $128,720. “Richland Two is a valued partner of United Way, and we thank…

Infinity Marketing welcomes Jervey Eye Group as new client

November 28, 2018

Infinity Marketing is excited to announce it has added Jervey Eye Group, an Upstate eyecare provider, to its expanding client roster. Infinity will manage numerous topline media and creative services…

Charleston Hospitality Group kicks off “Mint Julian” Drink Campaign

November 28, 2018

Specialty Drink To Benefit the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC in Honor of Julian Smith Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG) has announced that in honor of good friend Julian Smith, executive…

SC Chamber recognizes Excellence in Workplace Diversity Award honorees

November 28, 2018

The SC Chamber honored the winners and finalists of its annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards at the 39th Annual Summit at Kiawah Island on November 27, 2018. This award recognizes…

BIA elects 2019 leadership

November 28, 2018

Jennifer Harding was elected as 2019 President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA), at the Annual Meeting of the Membership held October 9, 2018. She will…

Flock and Rally earns two IABC/SC Palmetto Awards

November 28, 2018

Integrated communications agency earns multiple awards in marketing communication category Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with two 2018 Palmetto Awards by…

Richland Two employees raise more than $128,000 for United Way of the Midlands

November 28, 2018

Employees of Richland School District Two completed its annual United Way campaign where employees contributed more than $128,720. “Richland Two is a valued partner of United Way, and we thank…

SouthCon Building Group wins Excellence in Construction Award for Columbia Central Station Fire House Project

November 28, 2018

Charleston, SC — SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, was recognized with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) highest-level award at the ABC Carolinas Chapter’s…

Tim Mercer joins Bluestein Attorneys

November 28, 2018

Attorney Timothy Mercer has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. He will practice exclusively in the area of Veterans Disability. Before receiving his juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina…

Central Carolina Community Foundation honored with 2018 Angel Award

November 27, 2018

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, is honored to be named to the 2018 Angels List by the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond. The…

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

November 27, 2018

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 Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes…

DHEC encourages testing for World AIDS Day 2018

November 27, 2018

The 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day will be observed this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinians to get…

Collins & Lacy co-founder inducted into SC Lawyers Hall of Fame

November 27, 2018

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inducted Collins & Lacy co-founder Joel W. Collins, Jr. into its’ Hall of Fame at a luncheon in West Columbia on Tuesday, November 6th. This is SCLW’s inaugural Hall of Fame class. The…

SEED architecture moves to Cottontown

November 27, 2018

  SEED Architecture, a full-service architecture and planning firm founded in 2015 by John K. Powell, has moved into new offices that the firm designed at 2144 Sumter St. The…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Ron Scott

November 27, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announced that Ronald T. Scott has joined the firm as an associate in the Columbia office. Ron’s practice focuses on working with local government…

LeFever joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as an associate

November 27, 2018

Grant Burnette LeFever, a Columbia native and graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as its newest associate. LeFever plans to…

One Warm Coat names Beth W. DeWolf as President and CEO

November 27, 2018

National Non-Profit One Warm Coat Appoints New President and CEO to Lead Innovation and Program Expansion One Warm Coat, a national non-profit committed to providing free warm coats to people…

ROI Commercial assists in expansion of Burriss and Ridgeway Law Firm

November 27, 2018

ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently completed an assignment for Burriss and Ridgeway Law Firm to acquire new offices and dispose of their current locations as…

Boyd Foundation supports local conservation group

November 27, 2018

The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has received a generous commitment from the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, thus enabling CLT to further their conservation mission across the midlands…

GreenWood, Inc. achieves Carolina Star VPP status for Workplace Safety and Health

November 27, 2018

GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) to participate in the Carolina Star Voluntary Protection Program…

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Public Policy Impact grant to Institute for Child Success

November 27, 2018

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Public Policy Impact grant to Institute for Child Success, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and policy organization dedicated to the success of…

RCAEOP announces award winners

November 27, 2018

The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) has named Mr. Keith Price as its 2018 – 2019 Educational Administrator of the Year. Mr. Price serves as Assistant Superintendent…

Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service

November 27, 2018

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 65 years of quality without question service at its Florence, South Carolina, service center. Located at…

Donate2it and Housing For All – Mount Pleasant kickoff partnership on #GivingTuesday

November 27, 2018

As the season of giving arrives, Donate2it, a crowdfunding platform for Lowcountry charities, individuals and humanitarian causes is celebrating #GivingTuesday on Nov. 27 by kicking off a campaign to match…

HSB’s Perry MacLennan graduates from SC Economic Development Institute

November 27, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Perry MacLennan, an associate in the firm’s Charleston office, recently completed the South Carolina Economic Development Institute program. A collaborative effort between…