United Way of the Piedmont seeks input from community

October 18, 2018

In an effort to gauge public awareness and support of United Way’s brand, United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) has partnered with USC Upstate’s Metropolitan Studies Institute (MSI) to conduct a local…

Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College

October 18, 2018

Twenty-four interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…

Steven E. Farrar inducted into South Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame

October 18, 2018

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced Steven E. Farrar was selected as a member of the inaugural class of the South Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame. The award is sponsored by…

Greenville Country Club tennis players win USTA South Carolina awards

October 18, 2018

Two Greenville Country Club (GCC) tennis players have been honored for their tennis achievements by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) of South Carolina. Al Cannon has been named as…

Sage Automotive Interiors names Chris Heard as Chief Operating Officer

October 18, 2018

Sage Automotive Interiors has named Chris Heard as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the company’s business operations in Europe, North America and South America and its global supply chain network.…

Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving

October 18, 2018

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recognized Malcom Bryant for 50 years driving with no accidents during the company’s annual Safety and Service Awards…

Charleston Hospitality Group announces new Toast! location in Mount Pleasant

October 18, 2018

Former Fill Piano Bar Now Region’s Fourth Toast! Restaurant Location Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG) has announced that the doors have officially opened on its fourth Toast! location directly behind Mount…

Green Energy Biofuel locating new facility in Aiken County

October 18, 2018

Alternative fuels company creating more than 40 jobs   Green Energy Biofuel announced plans to locate a new recycling facility in Aiken County. The company’s $4.3 million capital investment is projected…

Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

October 17, 2018

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions.   Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking two (4) Applicants.  The purpose of…

Hundreds of nonprofit leaders join together for statewide #GivingTuesday celebration

October 17, 2018

Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations, has launched South Carolina’s first-ever statewide social media collaboration using the hashtag #yalltogetherSC to coincide with #GivingTuesday, a global giving movement that…

Midlands Technical College, area school districts sign agreement to train welders more quickly

October 17, 2018

High School Welding Students to Earn College Credit Midlands Technical College (MTC) has partnered with high-school-level welding programs in Lexington, Richland, and Fairfield counties to make it easier, quicker, and…

Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Junior Achievement; hosts high school students for job shadow day

October 17, 2018

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina has received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy. The gift to the educational nonprofit will help prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs to achieve great…

Huvis Indorama Advanced Materials launching operations in Spartanburg County

October 17, 2018

Joint Manufacturing Venture Creating 50 New Jobs  Huvis Indorama Advanced Materials, a 50-50 joint venture between Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited and South Korea-based Huvis Corporation, is launching new manufacturing…

Four to be inducted into Richland One Hall of Fame

October 17, 2018

Photo: A news conference was held October 17 to announce the four persons who will be inducted into the Richland One Hall of Fame in February. Induction into the Hall…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes winners

October 17, 2018

Blythewood family wins Carolina Prize Pack, $529 College Savings Grant   South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the winners of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Sarah Christopher of Awendaw,…

Second infant gorilla born at Riverbanks

October 17, 2018

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s western lowland gorilla troop has expanded. An infant was born to mom Macy and dad Cenzoo shortly after 1:15pm on Wednesday, October 17, growing the family…

Soda City FC vs Sparta 20/20 FC – October 20

October 17, 2018

Soda City FC (“SCFC”) has begun its inaugural season in the United Premier Soccer League (“UPSL”). Following Soda City‘s 4-2 win over previously unbeaten Savannah Clovers, SCFC sits alone at the top…

Cynthia Durham Blair elected president of ALTA

October 17, 2018

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Cynthia Durham Blair has been installed president of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) for the 2018-2019…

GADC relaunches data-rich website for site selectors, business and South Carolina community

October 17, 2018

First major refresh in 6 years deploys leading-edge technologies, enhanced navigation, expanded use of video to improve user experience The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the non-profit organization established by…

Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems earns cyber security certification

October 17, 2018

Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems has completed training and is now a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) which is one of the most globally recognized certifications in the information security…

Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving

October 17, 2018

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recognized Malcom Bryant for 50 years driving with no accidents during the company’s annual Safety and Service Awards…

SC Chamber announces 2018 Business Leader and Public Servant award winners

October 17, 2018

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2018 Business Leader of the Year and Public Servant of the Year awards. Public Servant of the Year –…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals donates $10,000 to the Saluda Shoals Foundation

October 17, 2018

The Saluda Shoals Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 gift from the Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The donation will help support the Park’s mission of   connecting people…

Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems earns cyber security certification

October 17, 2018

Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems has completed training and is now a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) which is one of the most globally recognized certifications in the information security…

Cynthia Durham Blair elected president of ALTA

October 17, 2018

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Cynthia Durham Blair has been installed president of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) for the 2018-2019…

GADC relaunches data-rich website for site selectors, business and South Carolina community

October 17, 2018

First major refresh in 6 years deploys leading-edge technologies, enhanced navigation, expanded use of video to improve user experience The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the non-profit organization established by…

Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving

October 17, 2018

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recognized Malcom Bryant for 50 years driving with no accidents during the company’s annual Safety and Service Awards…

SC State business students win first place at National Black MBA Competition

October 16, 2018

From left: Tyree McDonald, Brandi McCoy, Ariana Ruiz, Trevon  Andrews SC State University students in the School of Business won a $15,000 first place prize, claiming victory over several other distinguished colleges and…

Lowcountry Food Bank announces new vice president of human resources

October 16, 2018

The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, announced the hiring of Krystal Vargha as Vice President…

2018 Charleston CFO Council award winners

October 16, 2018

The Charleston CFO Council, along with sponsor Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG), presented the 2018 Charleston CFO Council award recipients with their plaques during their Annual Dinner meeting last week.  Robert…

Four Charleston area residents selected for Leadership South Carolina Class of 2019

October 16, 2018

Four Charleston area residents have been selected for the Class of 2019 of Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most-respected leadership development organization. Each year some 50 participants demonstrating…

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees raise $2.8 million for United Way

October 16, 2018

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina officially announced its annual United Way campaign results totaling a record $2.8 million. “The employees of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are one of our…

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees raise $2.8 million for United Way

October 16, 2018

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina officially announced its annual United Way campaign results totaling a record $2.8 million. “The employees of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are one of our…

Frampton Construction honored as third fastest growing company in SC

October 15, 2018

  Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named a recipient of the 2018 SC 25 Fasting…

Four alumni to be honored during Wofford Homecoming

October 15, 2018

Weekend also includes Terrier Ball, football game The Wofford College Alumni Association will honor four alumni Saturday, Oct. 20, during Homecoming Weekend at the college. Highlights of the weekend also…

$9.5M Lake Wylie Recreation Park, designed by Woolpert, breaks ground

October 15, 2018

The 32-acre complex in Clover, S.C., which is being completed through a progressive design-build contract, will have multiple sports and recreation amenities. The Lake Wylie Recreation Park officially broke ground Friday at…

Cely Construction Company names Kevin Talbott Chief Operating Officer

October 15, 2018

Cely Construction announced that Kevin Talbott has been named Chief Operating Officer and Manager of Projects effective September 2018. As COO, he will be responsible for the strategic direction, growth,…

Two Richland One employees selected for prestigious education program

October 15, 2018

Richland One announced the selection of two of its employees to participate in the South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) for 2018-2019. Samantha Carlisle, principal of South Kilbourne Elementary…

Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall

October 15, 2018

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes six students this fall to the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of…

Gov. Henry McMaster creates statewide Commission to address flooding

October 15, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-50, which creates the South Carolina Floodwater Commission. The governor has created the Commission due to a need for communication and coordination between local…

City of Columbia’s 40th Annual Veterans Day Parade

October 15, 2018

The City of Columbia’s 40th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. The Veterans Day Parade, known as one of…

Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine to speak at the EmPOWERED to Serve Summit and Urban Health Accelerator in Baltimore, MD

October 15, 2018

On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine will be a guest speaker at the EmPOWERED to Serve Summit and Urban Health Accelerator in Baltimore, MD. The summit will…

The Women’s Business Center of South Carolina at Columbia College announces inaugural Women’s Business Summit on International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

October 15, 2018

Recognizing the contributions women business owners make globally and in South Carolina by strengthening our communities and initiating sustained prosperity. The Women’s Business Center of South Carolina at Columbia College…

USC open Digital Transformation Lab

October 15, 2018

  The University of South Carolina recently announced several expansions of partnerships with corporate giants IBM, Samsung, Siemens and Yaskawa, including a partnership agreement with IBM for a new Industrial…

Two Columbia start-ups receive major investments

October 15, 2018

  Two Columbia based startups, REsimplifi and ZVerse each received major investments by SC Launch, an entrepreneurial platform that provides mentoring, grants and investments to qualified, South Carolina companies in the Advanced…

Brian Beatson joins employee benefits division at South Risk Management

October 15, 2018

Brian K. Beatson has joined South Risk Management as a member of the Employee Benefits team. Brian has worked in the broker agency side of the business for 18 years…

SCHA awards $50,000 in grants for healthcare education at Clemson, USC

October 15, 2018

The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) has awarded Clemson University and the University of South Carolina $25,000 each to support the development of a high-quality healthcare workforce, with the potential…

Construction begins on the Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center

October 15, 2018

Leadership Center takes shape in Columbia; Call to action for community This is a game-changer for our girls. The Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center is positioned to be a…

Study: Aerospace industry has $24.8 billion impact on South Carolina’s economy

October 15, 2018

South Carolina’s aerospace industry cluster is one of the largest in the state according to a study released by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (Council). Authored by Dr. Joseph…

SC Humanities Grant provides scholarship to the Pawleys Island Writers’ Conference

October 15, 2018

The Pawleys Island Writers Conference is growing thanks to support from Litchfield Books and a grant from South Carolina Humanities. Writers from all over the state will learn from some…