‘Flip & Give’ community renovation set to generate more than $100,000 for Columbia charities

November 27, 2018

With a Shandon bungalow more than halfway through an innovative, crowd-sourced renovation, the ‘Flip & Give’ project is closing in on a charitable donation that could exceed $100,000. An initiative…

CHE unveils new website: GetSmartSC.com featuring The Palmetto Calculator

November 27, 2018

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced today it has launched a new website called GetSmartSC.com featuring the Palmetto Calculator. These tools, created in response to feedback from school counselors, parents,…

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director resigns

November 27, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster announced Cheryl Stanton’s resignation as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), effective December 7, 2018. Originally nominated to lead the agency by…

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…

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…

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…

Top Grossing Movies – November 26

November 26, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 11/23/2018 to 11/29/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 1 4,017  $56,237,634…

Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the buyer in the purchase of 12,000 SF of industrial space and 10.31 acres of land in Goose Creek, SC

November 26, 2018

Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Buyer, 144 Howe Hall Rd., LLC in the purchase of 12,000 SF of industrial space and 10.31 acres of…

Thomas Buist, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the tenant in the lease of 54,447 SF of industrial space in Summerville, SC.

November 26, 2018

Thomas Buist, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Tenant in the lease of 54,447 SF of industrial space located at 328 Deming Way in Summerville, SC. John…

BCDCOG receives National Innovation Award for Hop Park-and-Ride Shuttle

November 26, 2018

The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been nationally recognized for its work spearheading the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) Shuttle. BCDCOG recently received the…

College of Charleston establishes Cougar Advantage Program

November 26, 2018

Academically exceptional high school students from 15 South Carolina counties will now be rewarded for their success with automatic acceptance into the College of Charleston. The Cougar Advantage program, formerly known…

Charleston Christmas Special is Dec. 8-23 at Charleston Music Hall

November 26, 2018

More than 10,000 people make the Charleston Christmas Special part of their holiday tradition each December, and this year will be no exception. Producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have worked…

Colonial Life ranked No. 1 in customer service for disability insurance

November 26, 2018

Colonial Life has been recognized as one of America’s Best Companies for Customer Service for 2019 by Newsweek magazine. Colonial Life was named the top customer service provider in disability…

The COMET to hold community listening sessions to improve the transit system – November 27 & 29

November 26, 2018

The COMET is planning a series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvement.  Participants are asked to come…

College marching bands to compete in Inaugural National Collegiate Marching Band Championship Bowl

November 26, 2018

The National Collegiate Marching Band Championship Bowl (NCMBCB) Organizing Committee and Experience Columbia SC Sports is pleased to welcome five prominent bands that will compete in the inaugural National Collegiate…

Lakisha Cook named SC Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year

November 26, 2018

From left to right: Beth Phibbs (Executive Director of SCASA), Lakisha Cook, and Dr. Baron Davis (Superintendent of Richland School District Two).   Lakisha Cook, assistant principal of Muller Road…

The COMET to hold community listening sessions to improve transit system

November 26, 2018

The COMET is planning a series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvement.  Participants are asked to come…

ROI Commercial closes on former heavy equipment industrial facility in Lexington

November 26, 2018

ROI Commercial broker and principal, George Meetze, represented the seller, All-State Equipment Company, in the sale of a +/-9,600 square foot industrial building and 4.68 acres located at 122 Gardners…

General Motors accelerates transformation

November 26, 2018

General Motors (NYSE: GM) will accelerate its transformation for the future, building on the comprehensive strategy it laid out in 2015 to strengthen its core business, capitalize on the future of…

It’s Really Not That Hard to Prevent a Crisis (Sometimes)

November 26, 2018

By Erin Sanders Senior Communications Advisor with NP Strategy   Corporate crises happen every day, and some are simply unavoidable. You can run a tight ship and develop a top-notch…

McNair attorneys selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court

November 26, 2018

McNair announced Michael Weaver and Weyman Carter (pictured) have been selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court. Michael Weaver joins as an associate member, and…

Miller-Valentine Construction completes construction on third Midway Logistics industrial building

November 26, 2018

Midway Logistics III, a 200,000 square foot speculative building in the Lexington County Industrial Park (LCIP) is a tilt-up, hard wall multi-tenant building designed for Class “A” distribution and light…

College marching bands to compete in Inaugural National Collegiate Marching Band Championship Bowl

November 26, 2018

The National Collegiate Marching Band Championship Bowl (NCMBCB) Organizing Committee and Experience Columbia SC Sports is pleased to welcome five prominent bands that will compete in the inaugural National Collegiate…

McNair attorneys selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court

November 26, 2018

McNair announced Michael Weaver (pictured) and Weyman Carter have been selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court. Michael Weaver joins as an associate member, and Weyman…

Miller-Valentine Construction completes construction on third Midway Logistics industrial building

November 26, 2018

Midway Logistics III, a 200,000 square foot speculative building in the Lexington County Industrial Park (LCIP) is a tilt-up, hard wall multi-tenant building designed for Class “A” distribution and light…

ROI Commercial closes on former heavy equipment industrial facility in Lexington

November 26, 2018

ROI Commercial broker and principal, George Meetze, represented the seller, All-State Equipment Company, in the sale of a +/-9,600 square foot industrial building and 4.68 acres located at 122 Gardners…

GrandSouth Bancorporation completes private placement of $10 million of subordinated notes

November 25, 2018

GrandSouth Bancorporation, the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, completed a private issuance of 6.50% Fixed-to-Floating Subordinated Term Notes, in the principal amount of $10 million. Unless prepaid earlier, the notes mature…

SCANA and SCE&G settle class action lawsuit related to V.C. Summer nuclear costs

November 25, 2018

Plaintiffs Richard Lightsey, LeBrian Cleckley, and Phillip Cooper have reached an agreement with SCANA Corporation and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company to settle a lawsuit filed in the state Court of Common…

Mullikin to retire from S.C. State Guard

November 25, 2018

Two-star commander will step down as head of historic state defense force MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS STOWE “TOM” MULLIKIN will retire from command of the all-volunteer South Carolina State Guard (SCSG)…

Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors

November 25, 2018

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC supports programming for blind and visually impaired adults in the Tri-County

November 25, 2018

$5,000 Grant Awarded to the Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Association…

First Horizon Foundation’s grant process live

November 25, 2018

Fresh off of the 25 Years of Giving Campaign, the First Horizon Foundation is accepting nonprofit funding requests for its next grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to submit their…

Mullikin to retire from S.C. State Guard

November 25, 2018

Two-star commander will step down as head of historic state defense force MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS STOWE “TOM” MULLIKIN will retire from command of the all-volunteer South Carolina State Guard (SCSG)…

First Horizon Foundation’s grant process live

November 25, 2018

Fresh off of the 25 Years of Giving Campaign, the First Horizon Foundation is accepting nonprofit funding requests for its next grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to submit their…

Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives $41.4 million federal funding

November 23, 2018

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced $41.4 million for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project in the Fiscal Year 19 Work Plan, funds that will further the progress of…

Hunter Adams joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender

November 23, 2018

Attorney Hunter Adams has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. He practices in the areas of automobile liability, civil litigation, premises liability, and insurance coverage. Hunter was born…

Lott to command S.C.’s state defense force

November 23, 2018

Nationally acclaimed sheriff will become head of the South Carolina State Guard Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will assume command of the historic S.C. State Guard (SCSG), Dec. 1, 2018.…

Hunter Adams joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender

November 23, 2018

Attorney Hunter Adams has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. He practices in the areas of automobile liability, civil litigation, premises liability, and insurance coverage. Hunter was born…

Lott to command S.C.’s state defense force

November 23, 2018

Nationally acclaimed sheriff will become head of the South Carolina State Guard Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will assume command of the historic S.C. State Guard (SCSG), Dec. 1, 2018.…

ROI Commercial sells office building on Elmwood Avenue

November 21, 2018

ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, sold an office building at 907 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia SC. The building sold for $240,500 and is approximately 1600 square feet.…

ROI Commercial sells office building on Elmwood Avenue

November 21, 2018

ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, sold an office building at 907 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia SC. The building sold for $240,500 and is approximately 1600 square feet.…

Museum announces new Black Friday offer to see Polar Express 4D Experience free, Nov. 23 – 25

November 20, 2018

The South Carolina State Museum is gearing up for the holiday season with the triumphant return of its celebrated holiday shows. New this year, guests will have an opportunity to…

USC’s 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference – December 4

November 20, 2018

USC’s 38th Annual Economic Outlook  Conference to tackle forecast, opportunity zones and wages Dec. 4 The Darla Moore School of Business will hold its 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the…

Columbia City Ballet’s Nutcracker brings “Broadway show of the holidays” to Koger Center – the timeless holiday tradition returns to Columbia for its 58th season

November 20, 2018

The Columbia City Ballet returns with its award-winning Nutcracker to Columbia for its 58th season of this cherished holiday classic. Executive and Artistic Director, William Starrett, has created a captivating…

Town Theatre presents Home for the Holidays

November 20, 2018

    Join Town Theatre for a special holiday event, Home for the Holidays, featuring classic holiday songs from the funny to the formal. Vocalists include and Josh Finch (Big…

The Lowcountry Food Bank is supporting #GivingTuesday by raising funds for holiday meals

November 20, 2018

The Lowcountry Food Bank is Supporting #GivingTuesday by Raising Funds for Holiday Meals This #GivingTuesday, the Lowcountry Food Bank will celebrate giving by raising funds that could feed 150,000 individuals…

LHS wins film competition by showing kindness

November 20, 2018

  A short film created by Lexington High TV crew members Hayden S. Boozer, Josh T. Carroll, William C. Crouch, Chase A. Dadabo, Greer E. Fowler, Valerie C. Heaton, Payton…