District scores The State’s Best Public School District

November 20, 2018

Readers of The State newspaper voted Lexington District One the Best Public School District for the fourth year running. The district also received the award in 2015, 2016 and 2017.…

Bethany Thompson joins FinTrust Capital Advisors

November 20, 2018

FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Bethany Thompson has been selected for the position of Client Service Administrator. She will focus on maintaining client relationships and assisting clients with their service…

Five Richland Two supporters awarded inaugural Order the Flame

November 20, 2018

Five longtime supporters of Richland School District Two have been awarded the inaugural and prestigious Richland Two Order the Flame. The first class of inductees are Anna Love Boyd (deceased),…

Celebrate the holiday season at Barefoot Landing

November 20, 2018

Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, the area’s only waterway shopping, dining and entertainment complex, is celebrating the holiday season with a variety of fun activities the entire family will…

Ten at the Top & Spartanburg Chamber partnering to host Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development event

November 20, 2018

Ten at the Top, in partnership with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, presents Fostering an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Upstate, a program designed to build regional entrepreneurial ecosystems by…

Spartanburg leaders reconnect to recognize 15 years of Grassroots Leadership Development Institute

November 20, 2018

The Spartanburg County Foundation held its first reunion to reconnect graduates of the Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) in recognition of the initiative’s 15th year. The event featured a special…

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

November 20, 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…

City of Columbia accepting applications for Community Promotions Grants

November 20, 2018

The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Community Promotions Grants. This grant is generally for organizations that do not qualify for Hospitality nor Accommodations Tax funding and meet…

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…

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…

Bethany Thompson joins FinTrust Capital Advisors

November 20, 2018

FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Bethany Thompson has been selected for the position of Client Service Administrator. She will focus on maintaining client relationships and assisting clients with their service…

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…

District scores The State’s Best Public School District

November 20, 2018

Readers of The State newspaper voted Lexington District One the Best Public School District for the fourth year running. The district also received the award in 2015, 2016 and 2017.…

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…

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

November 20, 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…

JacksonBuilt Custom Homes receives three PRISM Awards for Craftsmanship, Marketing

November 19, 2018

 JacksonBuilt Custom Homes was awarded three PRISM Awards by the Charleston Home Builders Association at its awards ceremony on Nov. 2. JacksonBuilt was honored in the categories of Magazine Ad, Product Brochure…

Nominations being accepted for 2019 “Harold Koon Award for Excellence in Volunteer Service”

November 19, 2018

The city of Charleston Business and Neighborhood Services division is now accepting nominations for the 21st annual “Harold Koon Award for Excellence in Volunteer Service.” City residents are invited to nominate…

SC Ports announces 2019 Port Ambassadors

November 19, 2018

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced its 2018-2019 Port Ambassadors class, consisting of 25 delegates who will complete a nine-month program that immerses participants into Port operations, economic development, and…

Pete Harper, CCIM and Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM represented the landlord in the lease of 2,882 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC

November 19, 2018

Pete Harper, CCIM and Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of the Atrium want to congratulate Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company on their…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer completes 115,764 SF lease in Spartanburg

November 19, 2018

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the completion of a 115,764 square foot lease of industrial space to GSP North America Co. Inc. at 2725 New Cut…

Youth Apprentices can help to build a strong workforce

November 19, 2018

Representatives from business, industry and education gathered November 15 to discuss ways they can partner with Tri-County Technical College to create work-based learning and youth apprenticeship experiences that can supply…

City working to help motorists traveling on Woodruff Road

November 19, 2018

With the holiday season quickly approaching, and so many popular shopping destinations located on Woodruff Road, the City of Greenville is again taking preventive measures to help manage traffic. Beginning…

Successful Charleston and South Carolina trade mission to Panama City, Republic of Panama

November 19, 2018

Charleston Sister Cities International and South Carolina Department of Commerce Partner to Promote Trade Charleston Sister Cities International (CSCI) in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) report that their recent Trade Mission to Panama City, Panama was a success. As a result of the Trade Mission visit October…

North Carolina Utilities Commission approves Dominion Energy-SCANA combination

November 19, 2018

The proposed combination of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE : D) and SCANA Corporation (NYSE : SCG) has received the approval of the North Carolina Utilities Commission. It is the sixth…

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

November 19, 2018

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

Top Grossing Movies – November 19

November 19, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 11/16/2018 to 11/22/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fantastic Beasts: Crimes Of Grindelwald PG13 Warner Bros. 1…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis appoints Melissa Simmons to expanded role at State Treasurer’s office

November 19, 2018

Banking Division Director to Add Investment Management to Duties South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has appointed Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP as Director of Banking and Investments for the agency.…

Soda City relaunches beautiful new website

November 19, 2018

Soda City Partners with Local Digital Marketing Company, Designs by Kessler, to Redesign Website . Local event company, Soda City launched a brand new website on November 17, 2018. The…

Locally owned Midlands Media Group purchases WZMJ 93.1 FM Lexington/Columbia SC

November 19, 2018

Midlands Media Group, LLC, led by Columbia residents Kirk Litton and Keith Stover, has added to its local presence by purchasing station WZMJ 93.1 from Lake Murray Communications. The purchase marks another step in the…

Crafty Feast announces vendors for 10th annual indie craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9

November 19, 2018

Shop and stroll on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s one-stop handmade shopping market for thousands of attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted goods from across the Southeast…

8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama set for January 18 to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

November 19, 2018

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama on Fri., January 18, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charleston Visitor Center…

WORLD Magazine announces 2018 Daniel of the Year

November 19, 2018

WORLD Magazine has named Andrew Brunson its 2018 Daniel of the Year. Detained in Turkey and faced with charges of espionage and terrorism, Pastor Andrew Brunson was looking at a…

Chandra Dillard, Rick Danner and Terence Roberts receive regional awards at Celebrating Successes Brunch

November 19, 2018

During Ten at the Top’s Celebrating Successes Brunch on Wednesday, November 14, South Carolina State Representative Chandra Dillard, City of Greer Mayor Rick Danner and City of Anderson Mayor Terence…

LeAnn Ferry joins The Cliffs lake region sales team

November 19, 2018

The Cliffs is pleased to announce that LeAnn Ferry has joined its lake region sales team responsible for the sale of premier homesites and luxury homes at The Cliffs’ three…

SC Bar Foundation honors Sue Berkowitz with DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award

November 19, 2018

The South Carolina Bar Foundation is proud to announce that Sue Berkowitz, director of South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center, has been selected as the 2018 DuRant Distinguished Public Service…

Quackenbush Architects wins AIA Merit Award for Chapin Middle School design

November 19, 2018

Quackenbush Architects + Planners proudly accepted an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia Merit Design Award for New Construction for its Chapin Middle School project. The design is a collaboration…

Quackenbush Architects wins 2 AIA Divine Detail Awards for University of South Carolina projects

November 19, 2018

Quackenbush Architects + Planners proudly accepted an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia’s Devine Detail award for two of its University of South Carolina projects: The Center for Health and…

Councilwoman Kathy Maness elected as Second Vice President to National League of Cities

November 19, 2018

The National League of Cities (NLC) named Councilwoman Kathy Maness Second Vice President on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the annual City Summit in Los Angeles, California. All officers are…

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

November 19, 2018

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

Quackenbush Architects wins 2 AIA Divine Detail Awards for University of South Carolina projects

November 19, 2018

Quackenbush Architects + Planners proudly accepted an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia’s Devine Detail award for two of its University of South Carolina projects: The Center for Health and…

Quackenbush Architects wins AIA Merit Award for Chapin Middle School design

November 19, 2018

Quackenbush Architects + Planners proudly accepted an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia Merit Design Award for New Construction for its Chapin Middle School project. The design is a collaboration…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis appoints Melissa Simmons to expanded role at State Treasurer’s office

November 19, 2018

Banking Division Director to Add Investment Management to Duties South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has appointed Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP as Director of Banking and Investments for the agency.…

Greenville Country Club employees honored with 2018 Upstate Hospitality Awards

November 18, 2018

Two of Greenville Country Club’s (GCC) employees have been honored with 2018 Upstate Hospitality Awards, hosted by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). Shirley McCullough was awarded “Restaurant…

Colliers International delivers exceptional results for its annual United Way Campaign

November 17, 2018

Employees of Colliers International, the largest commercial real estate services firm in South Carolina and a long time supporter of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected as members of J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

November 17, 2018

Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been selected as inaugural members of the J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. Stan McGuffin joined the Inn as a Barrister; Kathleen…

Colliers International delivers exceptional results for its annual United Way Campaign

November 17, 2018

Employees of Colliers International, the largest commercial real estate services firm in South Carolina and a long time supporter of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected as members of J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

November 17, 2018

Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been selected as inaugural members of the J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. Stan McGuffin joined the Inn as a Barrister; Kathleen…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation – October 2018

November 16, 2018

Another record number of people working, unemployment rate holding steady at 3.3 percent The number of individuals working across the state climbed higher in October, increasing by 3,430 people to…

Saluda Shoals Park breaks ground for universally inclusive playground

November 16, 2018

Holiday Lights on the River Admission on 11/29/2018 to Support Playground Project Saluda Shoals Park will host a groundbreaking celebration on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the site…

Spartanburg youth provides community outreach through family photographs

November 15, 2018

Jeremiah Drummond, a junior at North Greenville University, will provide free photos of families and friends who gather this Thanksgiving at the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg, Thursday, Nov. 22, 10:30…