Top Grossing Movies – October 22

October 22, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 10/19/2018 to 10/25/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Halloween R Universal 1 3,928  $76,221,545  $76,221,545 2 A…

NAI forming new partnership in the Columbia, SC commercial real estate market

October 22, 2018

NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and senior brokers from NAI Avant (Columbia, SC) are entering into a new partnership which will mutually benefit both firms with increased manpower, shared support,…

NAI forming new partnership in the Columbia, SC commercial real estate market

October 22, 2018

NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and senior brokers from NAI Avant (Columbia, SC) are entering into a new partnership which will mutually benefit both firms with increased manpower, shared support,…

The Business Behind Gervais Street Bridge Dinner

October 20, 2018

. A slew of local sponsors pitch in to make this event a success . . . Planning and executing a 1,000-person dinner isn’t something to be taken lightly. Conveying…

British Airways announces nonstop service between Charleston and London

October 19, 2018

Region and State Welcome Inaugural Transatlantic Passenger Air Service When the British settled along the Ashley River, passengers aboard sailing vessels anticipated months-long journeys across the Atlantic. Fast forward almost…

Lexington District One schools offer candidate forums

October 19, 2018

On General Election Day, Nov. 6, 2018, Lexington County School District One voters will choose three individuals for three at-large seats on the Board of Trustees. One of the original…

Mast Store and Merrell Footwear partner to provide food for kids October 22 – November 4

October 19, 2018

“Have you eaten?” That’s the secret code for love and care in many families, but it’s a question of real consequence for more people than many realize.  That’s why Mast…

M. John Heydel selected as the recipient of the 2018 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award

October 19, 2018

Healthy Learners announced M. John Heydel as the recipient of the 2018 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award.  The Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award recognizes and honors an individual who…

Free lecture Oct. 26 at museum sheds new light on Battle of Kings Mountain

October 19, 2018

The Battle of Kings Mountain has been described as the Revolutionary War’s “largest all-American fight.” And it happened right here in South Carolina, near the North Carolina border. On Oct.…

Free lecture at museum deals with the brutal Battle of Manila – October 23

October 19, 2018

When General Douglas MacArthur gave up the city of Manila in the Philippines to the Japanese in 1942, he famously vowed to return. When he did just that in 1945,…

Newly-Designed Richland Library Northeast officially reopens

October 19, 2018

After nearly 15 months of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Northeast location on Friday, October 19 and inviting the community to take a look at the…

SCDOT Commission approves additional interstate widening projects for the rural areas of the state

October 19, 2018

Program calls for first planned widening project on I-95 and completing the widening of I-26 between Columbia and Charleston The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission approved expanding the…

Susie Shannon, President & CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, participates in education field study in Finland

October 19, 2018

Susie Shannon, President and CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness is one of 23 South Carolina education stakeholders invited to visit Finland’s public schools to gain insight into…

SCRA announces six new client companies

October 19, 2018

SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for funding. Coastal…

Georgia-Pacific to expand Clarendon County operations

October 19, 2018

The Georgia-Pacific Clarendon OSB facility will soon be expanding and installing upgraded equipment with the help of a $4.5 million investment. The investment will cover an expansion of the facility…

The COMET announce new Board of Director officers

October 19, 2018

On July 26, 2018, the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors voted in new officers.  Ron Anderson, the Vice President of Administration of Collier International is the new…

Sabal Homes announces newest waterfront community in Charleston

October 19, 2018

James Island’s ‘Bennett’s Bluff’ neighborhood offers convenience, charm South Carolina-based homebuilder, Sabal Homes, has released a select number of home sites in its newest community, Bennett’s Bluff. The new neighborhood…

Community event celebrates abilities of those with Down Syndrome – October 21

October 19, 2018

Family Connection of South Carolina will host its 19th Annual Columbia Buddy Walk from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 21 at Saluda Shoals Park during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.…

South Carolina volunteer awarded Volunteer of the Year award from Make-A-Wish® America

October 19, 2018

400 Wishes and counting! Erin, Shiasia, Sara Kate, Jayden, Declan, Arkeim, Hunter, Diondre… these names represent just a few of the lives that Dana Miller has impacted as a Volunteer…

Midlands has state’s largest youth soccer club

October 19, 2018

South Carolina United FC is the Palmetto State’s largest youth soccer club and aims to make a positive impact on the lives of the 4,400 children and young adults active…

C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces two brokers-in-charge honored with REALTOR® of the Year awards

October 19, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is delighted to announce that Fritzi Barbour and Matthew Thrift have each been named 2018 REALTOR® of the Year by the South Carolina…

Free lecture at museum deals with the brutal Battle of Manila – October 23

October 19, 2018

When General Douglas MacArthur gave up the city of Manila in the Philippines to the Japanese in 1942, he famously vowed to return. When he did just that in 1945,…

Free lecture Oct. 26 at museum sheds new light on Battle of Kings Mountain

October 19, 2018

The Battle of Kings Mountain has been described as the Revolutionary War’s “largest all-American fight.” And it happened right here in South Carolina, near the North Carolina border. On Oct.…

Midlands has state’s largest youth soccer club

October 19, 2018

South Carolina United FC is the Palmetto State’s largest youth soccer club and aims to make a positive impact on the lives of the 4,400 children and young adults active…

Newly-Designed Richland Library Northeast officially reopens

October 19, 2018

After nearly 15 months of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Northeast location on Friday, October 19 and inviting the community to take a look at the…

South Carolina volunteer awarded Volunteer of the Year award from Make-A-Wish® America

October 19, 2018

400 Wishes and counting! Erin, Shiasia, Sara Kate, Jayden, Declan, Arkeim, Hunter, Diondre… these names represent just a few of the lives that Dana Miller has impacted as a Volunteer…

Engenius launches new website for City of Mauldin

October 18, 2018

Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, has recently launched a new website for the City of Mauldin. The City of Mauldin commissioned Engenius to develop a website…

Michael Gisman joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

October 18, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michael Gisman has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate with the Spaulding Group. Gisman has lived in…

Infinity Marketing honored with seven W3 Awards

October 18, 2018

Infinity Marketing recently won seven 2018 W3 Awards for the second consecutive year, ranging between web design, video production and livestreaming categories. “It is exciting to be recognized again this…

RealOp Investments named Chamber’s Small Business of the Month

October 18, 2018

The Greenville Chamber of Commerce recognized RealOp Investments as the October 2018 Small Business of the Month. The commercial real estate investment company started in 2009 and has since made…

Contemporary Print Collective to host Print Fair – October 26-28

October 18, 2018

The Upstate’s largest collection of printmakers will be in one place next weekend. The Contemporary Print Collective’s Annual Print Fair, a showcase of fine art prints, will be held October…

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…