West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 27th year

November 15, 2018

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)…

2018 Torch Award winners announced

November 15, 2018

Recipients of the BBB Business of the Year Torch Awards were named at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 08, 2018 at the Capital City Club.  The Torch Award was…

City of Columbia accepting applications for community promotions grants

November 15, 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…

General Greene Tree recognized as SC Heritage Tree

November 15, 2018

Trees SC has recognized the General Greene Tree, an old-growth bald cypress located in Congaree National Park, as the 2018 South Carolina Heritage Tree. A recognition ceremony will take place…

Colliers Report: Statewide industrial demand intensifies

November 15, 2018

Research & Forecast Report Q3-2018 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Statewide industrial activity is rapidly increasing; South Carolina industrial properties absorbed 4.17 million square feet during the third quarter…

Fountain Inn 6th Annual Rudolph Run at Night

November 15, 2018

The City of Fountain Inn is excited to announce its 6th Annual Rudolph Run at Night, presented by Marshall Orthodontics, is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st. Kicking off the holiday…

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

November 15, 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…

Town of Ninety-Six and Charles Townes Arts & Technology Experiment receive Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants

November 15, 2018

Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to enhance economic vitality and quality of life across the Upstate by fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, has announced the recipients for…

International fellow helps high school girls prepare for successful careers at YWCA Greater Charleston

November 15, 2018

In August, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Cristina Turcu, previously with the United Nations Development Program in Moldova, to a four-month international fellowship at its Charleston office. Visiting as a Community…

New grants to improve mental health in Berkeley County’s young children

November 15, 2018

Berkeley County First Steps has received a $3,000 grant from the Home Community Fund through the Coastal Community Foundation and a $2,500 grant from The Joanna Foundation. The organization, which…

Vincent A. Cino and Andreas N. Satterfield elected Fellows of the College of Labor and Employment

November 15, 2018

Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Firm Chairman Vincent A. Cino and Principal Andreas (Andy) N. Satterfield (see image to the…

Infinity Marketing presents Let’s Talk Digital forum with Google

November 15, 2018

Infinity Marketing, along with its partners at Google, recently hosted their Let’s Talk Digital forum, focusing on digital trends and best practices that aim to accelerate business growth for regional…

Rotarians Hear ‘Bulls and Bears’ Forecast

November 15, 2018

Capital Rotary members got a “bulls and bears” look at the economy and stock/bond market when Nicole Dill (in photo with Rotarian Stephen West) was the club’s guest speaker Nov.…

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

November 15, 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…

Rotarians Hear ‘Bulls and Bears’ Forecast

November 15, 2018

Capital Rotary members got a “bulls and bears” look at the economy and stock/bond market when Nicole Dill (in photo with Rotarian Stephen West) was the club’s guest speaker Nov.…

The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kickoff event – November 19

November 15, 2018

The public is invited to attend The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Bells kickoff event on Monday, November 19th at 12pm on the front steps of the South Carolina State House.…

4D and planetarium holiday shows return, Friday, Nov. 16

November 14, 2018

The Polar Express 4D Experience The holiday tradition continues as guests are invited on an extraordinary 4D adventure on The Polar Express. This experience, packed with real life sensory effects…

Nexton Square announces 22 restaurants and shops coming to Summerville; Destination Shopping Center to open in summer 2019

November 14, 2018

Nexton, a premier master planned community in Summerville, SC,is pleased to announce an updated list of tenants joining Nexton Square, which is under development by RealtyLink Commerical and located in…

Crawford Strategy welcomes Reh Harvey as digital coordinator

November 14, 2018

Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, recently welcomed Reh Harvey as a digital coordinator. In his role on the agency’s expanding…

Whaley named executive director of South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society

November 14, 2018

Tammy E. Whaley has been named executive director for the South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society (SCOMS). In her role as executive director, Whaley will promote awareness of osteopathic medicine and…

Holiday House Tours

November 14, 2018

Experience the holiday season with Historic Columbia on a guided holiday tour of the Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion! Guests are invited to see a variety of holiday…

Free lecture Friday at museum tells the story of the 30th Division in World War I

November 14, 2018

The 30th Division, which got its start in South Carolina, got to the fight late in the First World War, but made up for lost time, becoming one of the…

John Boyd elected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

November 14, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder John Boyd has been elected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. John is active in the Columbia community, serving as immediate past president…

Five Points to Participate in Small Business Saturday

November 14, 2018

On Saturday, November 24, 2018, the Five Points Association will be taking part in Small Business Saturday, the nationwide event celebrating small business. In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday to…

South Carolina launches new comprehensive state health improvement plan

November 14, 2018

Stakeholders in South Carolina’s healthcare and business community along with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are excited to announce, “Live Healthy SC,” a comprehensive plan…

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2018 and releases “Wise Giving and Professional Solicitor Report”

November 14, 2018

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Angels of 2018. Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were recognized at a press conference and honored with…

Details announced for 2019 Columbia Food and Wine Festival

November 14, 2018

The Five Points Association (FPA) and Free Times are pleased to announce the return of the Columbia Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) for April 26 – 28, 2019.  After a sold-out inaugural…

Lexington District One board conducts superintendent’s performance review

November 14, 2018

On October 2, 2018, and November 13, 2018, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees met in executive session to conduct the 2017–2018 performance evaluation of Superintendent Gregory…

Bintelli LLC growing Charleston County operations

November 14, 2018

Powersport manufacturer creating 20 new jobs Bintelli LLC, an Inc. 5000 company and manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles for a variety of applications, today announced another…

USCL Travel Study exhibit on display at Historic Springs House

November 14, 2018

“Changing Perceptions: USC Lancaster Travel Study 2018,” a USC Lancaster student and faculty group exhibit featuring works inspired by traveling together during the May 2018 travel study tour, is now…

Columbia Opportunity Resource to host its fifth annual Time for Art Gala – December 8

November 14, 2018

Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Time for Art Gala will be held Saturday, December 8 at the Columbia Museum of Art from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Time for Art celebrates the Midlands’ arts,…

NAI Avant arranges two South Carolina investment sales

November 14, 2018

NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant has recently completed the $2,850,000 investment sale of 108 Rowland Avenue, a ±155,840 square foot industrial building located in Heath Springs, SC. The building sold…

Columbia Opportunity Resource to host its fifth annual Time for Art Gala – December 8

November 14, 2018

Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Time for Art Gala will be held Saturday, December 8 at the Columbia Museum of Art from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Time for Art celebrates the Midlands’ arts,…

Free lecture Friday at museum tells the story of the 30th Division in World War I

November 14, 2018

The 30th Division, which got its start in South Carolina, got to the fight late in the First World War, but made up for lost time, becoming one of the…

John Boyd elected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

November 14, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder John Boyd has been elected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. John is active in the Columbia community, serving as immediate past president…

NAI Avant arranges two South Carolina investment sales

November 14, 2018

NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant has recently completed the $2,850,000 investment sale of 108 Rowland Avenue, a ±155,840 square foot industrial building located in Heath Springs, SC. The building sold…

South Carolina launches new comprehensive state health improvement plan

November 14, 2018

Stakeholders in South Carolina’s healthcare and business community along with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are excited to announce, “Live Healthy SC,” a comprehensive plan…

Clemson-based project aims to transform Southeastern feed grain industry

November 13, 2018

A concept born out of research from Clemson University’s Advanced Plant Technology(APT) Program is taking shape as a company that seeks to revolutionize regional agriculture by building a feed grain pipeline…

NAI Earle Furman announces the Following Transactions

November 13, 2018

LEASED Spartanburg, South Carolina: Keith Jones, CCIM and McNeil Epps of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, North Grove Medical Investments, in leasing a 5,072 SF office space located at…

Wofford recognized for study abroad participation

November 13, 2018

Meals in Morocco. Coffee in Brazil. Lunch on a street-side table in Paris. Lessons learned in Barcelona. Viewing a map of the world, one would need a lot of pins…

One million reasons to celebrate: $1 million scholarship named for GHS cardiologist on 75th birthday

November 13, 2018

The glow of 75 candles on a birthday cake may shine bright, but retired Greenville Health System cardiologist Ed Lominack learned at his surprise birthday party recently that he’d actually…

Greenlink accepting applications for new Citizens Transit Academy

November 13, 2018

Greenlink is accepting applications for its inaugural Citizens Transit Academy, which will be held in January. The Citizens Transit Academy will offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn…

Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 Upcoming Community Meetings

November 13, 2018

The City of Columbia will host 10 public meetings throughout the City regarding Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s comprehensive plan.  This 12 to 18-month effort…

Columbia City Ballet’s Nutcracker brings “Broadway show of the holidays” to Koger Center

November 13, 2018

The timeless holiday tradition returns to Columbia for its 58th season The Columbia City Ballet returns with its award-winning Nutcracker to Columbia for its 58th season of this cherished holiday…

3D Systems opens new Customer Innovation Center

November 13, 2018

New Customer Innovation Center (CIC) in Moerfelden, Germany, helps manufacturers develop breakthrough applications to better serve their customers and maintain competitive advantage 3D Systems partners with customers to help them…

Garvin Design Group’s Becky Brantley named to Leadership Columbia’s Class of 2019

November 13, 2018

Garvin Design Group announced that Becky Brantley has been named a member of Leadership Columbia’s class of 2019. The Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s ten-month program is designed to provide class…

Colliers Report: Fast casual dining is a Columbia hit

November 13, 2018

Key Takeaways Core retail absorption causes the market vacancy rate to drop to 10.09% during the third quarter of 2018. Fast casual restaurants become hot spots in Columbia. For additional…

Allyson Bartley, CPA, joins Bauknight Pietras & Stormer’s growing tax consultancy for closely held businesses and individuals

November 13, 2018

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Allyson Bartley, CPA, has joined the firm as a senior manager, adding even more depth to BPS’ strong team of advisors for…

Turner Padget announces the addition of three new attorneys

November 13, 2018

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new attorneys. David Kershaw joins as an associate in the firm’s Business Litigation and Transaction practice and is based…

Village Idiot announces “Pizza for Preemies” for Prematurity Awareness Month

November 13, 2018

Local Five Points businesses partner with Village Idiot Owners to support March of Dimes November is Prematurity Awareness Month and the Five Points Association and its roster of businesses are…