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…

Guy Roofing wins 2018 Better Business Bureau’s Business of Integrity Award for Outstanding Community Service

November 13, 2018

Guy Roofing has received a 2018 Business of Integrity Award from the Better Business Bureau Upstate, South Carolina for outstanding community service. The award was presented during the BBB’s annual…

Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”

November 13, 2018

Rosen Hagood is honored to be included in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the…

Rebuild Upstate receives National Award for the third time in five years

November 13, 2018

ReFrame Association, a network of volunteer-based home repair organizations throughout the country, recently honored Rebuild Upstate with its third Best Practices Award in the past five years. Best Practice awards…

Hammond School bridges new and primitive technology with ‘Early Technology Week’

November 13, 2018

Weeklong program explores technology in its earliest forms with hands-on experience in the creation and development of early-human skills. Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a…

Colonial Life honored by S.C. Chamber for charitable impact

November 13, 2018

Colonial Life, a company that has shown commitment to community engagement and giving throughout its 80-year history, will be recognized this month with the SC Branded Charitable Impact Award from…

Jen Pruitt joins Carolina Moves Real Estate

November 13, 2018

Carolina Moves Real Estate recently welcomed Jen Pruitt to its residential sales office. A graduate of Clemson University, Jen has lived in the Upstate since 1998. She began her career…

Matt Hendrix joins The Cliffs Lake Region sales team

November 13, 2018

The Cliffs announced that Matt Hendrix has joined its lake region sales team responsible for the sale of premier homesites and luxury homes at The Cliffs’ three residential communities on…

Infinity Marketing wins 20 for 20 in 2018 MarCom Awards

November 13, 2018

Infinity Marketing announced it has been recognized with 20 awards by the 2018 MarCom Awards. This is the third consecutive year infinity has entered the competition. All award-winning projects may…

Colonial Life honored by S.C. Chamber for charitable impact

November 13, 2018

Colonial Life, a company that has shown commitment to community engagement and giving throughout its 80-year history, will be recognized this month with the SC Branded Charitable Impact Award from…

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…

Hammond School bridges new and primitive technology with ‘Early Technology Week’

November 13, 2018

Weeklong program explores technology in its earliest forms with hands-on experience in the creation and development of early-human skills. Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a…

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…

Top Grossing Movies – November 12

November 12, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 11/09/2018 to 11/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch PG Universal 1 4,141  $67,572,855…

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby registration is now open; Learn more this Saturday at EdVenture

November 12, 2018

Registration is now open for the City of West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day on April 27, 2019. There are several new components this year including a Zero Gravity…

Riverbanks to unwrap 31 years of lights before Christmas

November 12, 2018

Jingle over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the 31st year of Lights Before Christmas. The dazzling display of…

Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions

November 12, 2018

Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for October of 2018: Sales Liberty:  Rick Cauthen, P.E. of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented…

AnMed Health offers Final Salute to veterans who pass away at the hospital

November 12, 2018

AnMed Health has begun a Final Salute program to honor veterans who spend their last days of life at the hospital. It is AnMed Health’s way of saying thank you…

City asks for residents’ help during leaf season

November 12, 2018

It is “leaf season” in the city of Greenville and 10 crews and three street sweepers are working six days a week to collect what is expected to total nearly 12…

Submissions sought for 4th Annual African American History Month Art Exhibition at Greenville Technical College Library

November 12, 2018

Submissions are sought for the February 2019 art exhibition by the Greenville Technical College Library, in celebration of African American History Month. The show will be on display from February…

AnMed Health offers a way to feel better fast

November 12, 2018

AnMed Health is making medical care convenient wherever you are and whenever you need it. We are now offering E-Visits. Adults can receive a diagnosis and treatment plan right in…