Home Works of America announces new Operations Officer and Director of Health Works initiative

October 29, 2018

Home Works of America announced the addition of Madelyn Smith to serve in the dual role as the Operations Officer and Health Works Director. She will be responsible for guiding…

The Salvation Army to hold Angel Tree registration – October 30 – November 1

October 28, 2018

The Salvation Army of the Midlands serves Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties.  The Salvation Army plans to accept Christmas Assistance/Angel Tree applications at the Ruff Building on the SC…

Palmetto Health recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 28, 2018

Surgeon emphasizes breast cancer treatment has improved and is more personalized In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Palmetto Health Breast Center wants to remind women that early detection still…

City to kick off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive

October 28, 2018

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation will kick off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…

Chief Holbrook receives 2018 Strom Thurmond Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement

October 28, 2018

In partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office’s (District of South Carolina) Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association (SCLEOA), and the Strom Thurmond Foundation, the Columbia…

Record cuts to unemployment tax rate

October 28, 2018

This year’s Reduction Represents the Sixth Consecutive Year of Cutting S.C. Business Taxes Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton announced that…

Wando’s yearbook staff earns Best Yearbook in the State

October 28, 2018

For the first time in Wando’s history, the high school’s yearbook, Legend, has been named the Best Yearbook in South Carolina by the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association at the…

Teri Leigh Teed’s Healing Spirit Art Photography selected for international Our Bond With Nature exhibition

October 28, 2018

Teri Leigh Teed’s fine art photograph, “Fog over Waterrock Knob”, part of her “Healing Spirit Art©” portfolio, has been selected for an Award of Excellence in the New York based…

Introducing 2018-2019 Richland Library Friends and Foundation board members

October 26, 2018

Supporting the work of one of the top five libraries in the country, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation is announcing its 2018-2019 board members. Leadership positions include: Sara Fisher…

Seasoned Research Analyst joins NP Strategy; Firm continues expansion of communications services

October 26, 2018

NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm with offices in North and South Carolina, announced the addition of J. Bradley Studemeyer to its growing team. Studemeyer joins NP Strategy as a…

At-risk youth to benefit from SC State, Clemson partnership

October 26, 2018

SC State University, in partnership with Clemson University, has received a five-year, $1.28 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum…

Cybersecurity Legal Task Force formed at University of South Carolina School of Law

October 26, 2018

Coinciding with October’s designation as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the University of South Carolina School of Law created a Cybersecurity Legal Task Force to better inform the legal profession and the public on cyber threat information…

Softdocs announces additions to customer base spearheaded by cloud-based implementations

October 26, 2018

Softdocs, the industry’s only education-focused enterprise content management provider, announced continued growth, as the company saw a significant increase in cloud-based deployments of Etrieve, their all-in-one ECM platform, during the…

Nucor Building Systems expanding Lexington County operations

October 26, 2018

Facility Expansion to Create 60 New Jobs Nucor Building Systems, a leading manufacturer of custom, pre-engineered metal building systems, is growing its existing operations in Lexington County. The company’s $7…

TransformSC bus tour takes lawmakers, business leaders, and education advocates to Florence, Sumter schools

October 26, 2018

TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, took a group of 40 policymakers, business leaders, educators, and education advocates on a tour of schools in Florence and…

National Drug Take Back Day at CVS Pharmacy & Walgreens

October 26, 2018

  The Lexington Police Department, along with the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be working together on Saturday, October 27, 2018,…

Richland Two announces first Rookie Teacher of the Block

October 26, 2018

Richland School District Two, announced that Round Top Elementary school special education teacher Brett Frye is the first H&R Block Rookie Teacher of the Block. The district and the tax…

Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Celebrate Freedom Foundation

October 26, 2018

Funding will support STEM education and workforce development programs. Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) has received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy to support the foundation’s work in developing the next…

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at Town Theatre – November 2-18

October 26, 2018

With songs such as “Chantilly Lace,” Oh Boy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Everyday,” “Ready Teddy,” “Not Fade Away” and “Rave On,” this is one toe-tapping show you’ll not…

Grady Beard awarded SCWCEA 2018 Lifetime Service Award

October 26, 2018

The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) has awarded Grady Beard with its Lifetime Service Award. The award honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the success and betterment…

Successful On the Table initiative sparks productive dialogue across region

October 26, 2018

Central Carolina Community Foundation to share compiled results with the community in early February 2019 On Oct. 24, 2018, thousands of Richland and Lexington County residents, organizations, and local businesses…

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at Town Theatre – November 2-18

October 26, 2018

With songs such as “Chantilly Lace,” Oh Boy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Everyday,” “Ready Teddy,” “Not Fade Away” and “Rave On,” this is one toe-tapping show you’ll not…

Grady Beard awarded SCWCEA 2018 Lifetime Service Award

October 26, 2018

The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) has awarded Grady Beard with its Lifetime Service Award. The award honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the success and betterment…

Introducing 2018-2019 Richland Library Friends and Foundation board members

October 26, 2018

Supporting the work of one of the top five libraries in the country, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation is announcing its 2018-2019 board members. Leadership positions include: Sara Fisher…

Successful On the Table initiative sparks productive dialogue across region

October 26, 2018

Central Carolina Community Foundation to share compiled results with the community in early February 2019 On Oct. 24, 2018, thousands of Richland and Lexington County residents, organizations, and local businesses…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer completes lease with GGR International in Daniel Island, SC

October 25, 2018

    Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transaction in the Charleston area: GGR International leased 1,012 square feet of office space at 225 Seven Farms…

MUSC receives 2018 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

October 25, 2018

For second consecutive year, MUSC earns national diversity award INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recently designated The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as one of the 2018 Health Professions Higher…

September passenger counts increase again

October 25, 2018

Charleston International Airport passenger counts increased an overall 8.8 percent in September. Enplanements rose 8.1 percent and deplanements rose 9.4 percent last month as compared with September 2017. People flying…

College of Charleston implements Clear Bag Policy at all ticketed athletics events

October 25, 2018

In order to expedite entry and provide a safe and secure environment for our student-athletes, staff, fans, guests and visitors, College of Charleston Athletics has implemented a Clear Bag Policy…

Charleston Animal Society at “Cat-pacity!”

October 25, 2018

Fee-Waived Adoptions on Cats and ½-Priced Kittens Through Sunday  Charleston Animal Society has had a surge of cats come into the shelter in the past week, leaving it filled to…

Frampton Construction tapped to build The Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park

October 25, 2018

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has been selected by the Charleston Parks…

The Citadel Graduate College celebrates 50 years of educating leaders

October 25, 2018

Mitchell Lee, recording sensation and Citadel alumnus to perform at anniversary tailgate Oct. 27 The Citadel Graduate College educates students in classrooms on campus and online around the world. However,…

Atlanta-based ArtsNow awarded AAEDD Grant to fund smART Literacy! project in South Carolina schools

October 25, 2018

Charleston County School District chosen as a beneficiary of $2.27 million+ ArtsNow grant ArtsNow Learning (ArtsNow) has been selected to receive funding through the US Department of Education’s (USDOE) Assistance…

Charleston launches online performance management hub

October 25, 2018

The City of Charleston is proud to announce the launch of a new online, data-driven performance management hub focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of City services. The hub…

Truesdale Medical Center opens in North Charleston, offering HIV care and primary medical care

October 25, 2018

Truesdale Medical Center, offering both primary medical care and treatment specific to those living with HIV, has opened in North Charleston. The center operates in partnership with Palmetto Community Care,…

Group facilitator Thetyka Robinson joins TCCC staff

October 25, 2018

Thetyka Robinson to lead facilitation of TCCC’s networks, consortia and project teams Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative has hired Thetyka Robinson as Director of Facilitation. Robinson is responsible for the facilitation…

Mayor Tecklenburg announces renovation plan for Charleston Municipal Golf Course

October 25, 2018

This afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg joined members of Charleston City Council and community leaders for a press conference to announce the city’s plans to renovate the Municipal Golf Course for…

South Carolina students outperform nation on SAT and Advanced Placement examinations

October 25, 2018

The College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students scored fifteen points above the national average on the SAT exam and exceeded…

CARTA to offer free service on Election Day – November 6

October 25, 2018

Lowcountry residents can roll to the polls at no cost Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) service will be free on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the transit agency announced…

Lowcountry Livability PAC endorses Joe Boykin for County Council

October 25, 2018

The Lowcountry Livability Political Action Committee (LLPAC) (http://livabilitypac.org) today announced its endorsement of Joe Boykin for Charleston County Council. Mr. Boykin is running against incumbent Anna Johnson for the district…

Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in lease of 5955 Core Rd, suite 522

October 25, 2018

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord, Greenville Corporate, LLC, in the lease of 7,008 SF of space at 5955 Core Rd, Suite 522. Mike…

Caldwell Commercial represents tenant in lease of 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC

October 25, 2018

Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant, Beacon Association Management, in the lease of 1,112 square feet of space at 1064 Gardner Road in Charleston. Brett Schleifer…

S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists

October 25, 2018

It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…

Career & job Fair 2019 @ SHHS

October 25, 2018

Spring Hill High School Careers Pathway Magnet cordially invites you to participate with our first Career & Job Fair on Friday, January 18, 2019, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at…

The Cliffs expands Cycling Program with Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde

October 25, 2018

The Cliffs announced that Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde have joined The Cliffs’ team of cycling guides. They will work with current director of cycling, George Hincapie, to expand…

Cynthia Yoshida joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

October 25, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Cynthia Yoshida has joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as a sales associate. Yoshida earned a bachelors of arts in economics…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport September passenger traffic continues upward trend

October 25, 2018

Passenger traffic at Columbia Metropolitan Airport continues its growth trend with an 8.48% increase in departing passengers September year-to-date over the same nine month period in 2017. In the month…

West Columbia Beautification Foundation is paving the way in the newest West Columbia Park

October 25, 2018

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is selling a limited amount of commemorative bricks to be placed in the newest West Columbia All-Inclusive Park – Everyone – Every Ability – A…

Kevin Gause named leader for Wells Fargo’s business banking team in Pee Dee

October 25, 2018

Continuing to serve the financial needs of its Business Banking Group (BBG) customers, Wells Fargo & Company announced that Kevin Gause has been named Pee Dee Market President. Gause will…

Art & Essay Contest Announcement

October 25, 2018

Every Year the Atlantic Institute has an Art & Essay contest for Middle and High School students with amazing prizes. This year’s theme is:  “Building Community: The Role of Teens.” If…