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…

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…

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…

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…

South Carolina Chamber elects new leadership

October 15, 2018

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2018-19. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors began on October 1,…

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina engaging members with telehealth option

October 15, 2018

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are urging people to consider telehealth for their next non-emergency room doctor visit. Members can use the service for behavioral health,…

Hammond School announces 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Award recipients

October 15, 2018

Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, has named Reba Campbell its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and Andy Folsom its 2018…

A Midlands business donates $5000 to Homeless No More

October 15, 2018

Thompson Funeral Home presented a check for $5,000 to Homeless No More President and CEO, Lila Anna Sauls to support the programs of St. Lawrence Place and help families in the…

NAI Avant closes ±50.72 acre Irmo land sales

October 15, 2018

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±50.72 acres of land located on Salem Church Road in Irmo, SC. Senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken represented the seller,…

Special Recycling Collection Event for residents in Lexington and Richland Counties – October 20

October 15, 2018

Lexington and Richland County residents are encouraged to recycle electronics, scrap metal and household hazardous waste and to have paper documents shred on site free of charge on Saturday, October…

NAI Avant closes ±50.72 acre Irmo land sales

October 15, 2018

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±50.72 acres of land located on Salem Church Road in Irmo, SC. Senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken represented the seller,…

Special Recycling Collection Event for residents in Lexington and Richland Counties – October 20

October 15, 2018

Lexington and Richland County residents are encouraged to recycle electronics, scrap metal and household hazardous waste and to have paper documents shred on site free of charge on Saturday, October…

A Midlands business donates $5000 to Homeless No More

October 15, 2018

Thompson Funeral Home presented a check for $5,000 to Homeless No More President and CEO, Lila Anna Sauls to support the programs of St. Lawrence Place and help families in the…

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…

Hammond School announces 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Award recipients

October 15, 2018

Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, has named Reba Campbell its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and Andy Folsom its 2018…

Free lecture Oct. 19 at museum to cover mysteries of the State House grounds

October 13, 2018

It all started with a search for his own family heritage. It led to uncovering long-hidden secrets that lie at the heart of Columbia’s early history. David Brinkman, a computer…

Lexington native honored with prestigious President Eisenhower Award

October 12, 2018

Every year a select few Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) earn the prestigious Stennis Center Leadership and Eisenhower Foundation Leadership Awards. The honors are…

Turbeville Insurance Agency hires Graham Gardner as Vice President of Large Construction Insurance

October 12, 2018

Turbeville Insurance Agency (TIA) recently hired Graham Gardner to join the company’s Columbia location as the Vice President of Large Construction Insurance. Gardner has over 20 years of experience in…

New artistic director brings new creative vision to CMA Chamber Music on Main

October 12, 2018

The Columbia Museum of Art announces the 17th season of critically acclaimed concert series CMA Chamber Music on Main, premiering Tuesday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m., which marks the debut of…

Free lecture Oct. 19 at museum to cover mysteries of the State House grounds

October 12, 2018

It all started with a search for his own family heritage. It led to uncovering long-hidden secrets that lie at the heart of Columbia’s early history. David Brinkman, a computer…

South Carolina’s first student film festival announces call for entries

October 12, 2018

Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is pleased to announce that entries are officially being accepted for its inaugural…

Podcast series looks at nexus between church and culture

October 12, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   INTERSECT: WHERE CHURCH MEETS CULTURE – a Christian-based podcast series addressing the nexus where, as the billing suggests, church encounters popular culture – is…

Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo contributes to Snack Pack program

October 12, 2018

  On Wednesday, October 10th  Stuart Stout was present to accept a check for the snack pack program. The club members also got to hear an update about the program. The…