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…

‘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…

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…

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…

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…