The Moore Company announces community “Flip & Give” project

July 31, 2018

Community will vote on design choices for major renovation in Shandon; 100% of net proceeds will be donated to local charity when home sells The Moore Company, Columbia’s leading boutique,…

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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation partners with Feeding America to fight child hunger in South Carolina

July 31, 2018

Donation provides much needed support for Harvest Hope Food Bank Harvest Hope Food Bank announced the receipt of $10,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to support child hunger-relief…

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Clamp named finalist for national Principal of the Year

July 31, 2018

The National Association of Secondary School Principals announced three finalists for its 2019 National Principal of the Year award, among them River Bluff High’s Lucas C. Clamp, ED.D. A member…

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The Honor Project’s 2nd annual (2016) Beards for Breasts Competition ends

July 31, 2018

Left to right: Matthew Jeffcoat, Amanda Jeffcoat, Charlie Sellers, Jill Sellers, Parris Claytor, Holly Buerkert, Jonathan Buerkert, Bryan Spencer.    The Honor Project announced on July 13th, 2018 that its wildly…

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V.C. Summer Expansion Construction Shutdown – One Year Later

July 31, 2018

The abrupt shutdown of the V.C. Summer Plant expansion project in Jenkinsville, South Carolina was an event that impacted more than 5,000 employees and their families. These employees showed up…

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Family Medicine of Bishopville set to welcome new patients

July 30, 2018

Residents of Bishopville and surrounding communities will have a new avenue for family medical care when Bishopville Family Medicine opens Friday, July 27. This Palmetto Heath-USC Medical Group practice at…

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Spartanburg Water announces new Watershed Management Coordinator

July 30, 2018

Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Morgan to the position of Watershed Management Coordinator with responsibilities of supervising Law Enforcement functions of Spartanburg Water as Acting…

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Spartanburg Water announces new Construction Asset Department Manager

July 30, 2018

Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the hiring of Janet Hurley Cann, P. E.as the Construction Asset Department Manager.  As the Construction Asset Department Manager, Janet will oversee the Asset…

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Riley Institute at Furman announces afterschool and expanded learning policy fellows

July 30, 2018

The Riley Institute at Furman University has selected 16 leaders in the field of afterschool and expanded learning to participate in the White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy Fellowship. A partnership with the…

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Music in the Street: Internationally recognized Commercial and Fine Artist to exhibit in Spartanburg

July 30, 2018

College-level art teacher, freelance illustrator, and poster designer Mike Massengale of Greenville, SC will exhibit a collection of mixed media-on-canvas-and-paper artwork at West Main Artists Co-op (WMAC) Aug. 7-24 based…

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BlueCross BlueShield of SC, SC Hospital Association and SC Medical Association sign agreement for an Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership

July 30, 2018

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, South Carolina Hospital Association and South Carolina Medical Association have joined to form the Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership (ORPP), which is designed to advance the…

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Pete Harper, CCIM and Will Sherrod, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of 4,681 SF of retail space in Daniel Island, SC

July 30, 2018

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper and Will Sherrod represented the Landlord, Island Park Ventures, LLC in the lease of 4,681 SF of Retail space located at 864 Island Park…

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Hanckel Marine serves as title sponsor for 2018 Fishing for Miracles King Mackerel Tournament

July 30, 2018

Hanckel Marine, a full-service boat dealership located in Charleston, will serve as the title sponsor for the 2018 Fishing for Miracles King Mackerel Tournament from Thursday, August 16 to Saturday, August 18 at the…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 30

July 30, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 07/27/2018 to 08/02/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Mission: Impossible – Fallout PG13 Paramount 1 4,386  $61,236,534…

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David Gwin joins Southeastern Insurance Consultants

July 30, 2018

Southeastern Insurance Consultants welcomes David Gwin as a part of the team. David will be working as an Employee Benefit Sales Consultant. David Gwin has been in the life and…

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Graphic Label Solutions (GLS) joins the Sun Solutions

July 30, 2018

Sun Solutions welcomes Graphic Label Solutions, GLS, of Columbia, TN into their family. Sun Solutions is the largest family-owned graphic communications business based in South Carolina. Since being founded in…

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South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame inducts two HBA of Greenville leaders

July 30, 2018

Home Builders Association of Greenville members, Coleman Shouse and Michael Nieri, were inducted into the South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame this month. Both men are leaders of HBA of…

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RealOp Investments presents fundraiser golf tournament – September 10

July 30, 2018

On September 10th, RealOp Investments will be hosting a fundraiser golf tournament at the Preserve at Verdae Golf Club to support fellow team member Heather Byrum with her battle of…

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HSB’s Bonnie Lynch selected to Leadership Greenville’s 45th Class

July 30, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Bonnie Lynch is one of 60 participants selected to Leadership Greenville’s 45th class. Leadership Greenville is hosted by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and is a…

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CBRE adds Brittany Farrar to Advisory & Transaction Services team in Greenville, SC

July 30, 2018

CBRE announced that Brittany Farrar has joined the firm as Associate. Based in Greenville, SC, she is a member of CBRE’s local Advisory & Transaction Services team, specializing in office…

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Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney Megan Early-Soppa selected to Leadership Greenville

July 30, 2018

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Megan Marie Early-Soppa has been selected as a member of Leadership Greenville Class 45. Leadership Greenville is the Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership program,…

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Jackson hires Jesse Tidd as CDL, event specialist

July 30, 2018

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Jesse Tidd as a CDL, event specialist. In his new role, Tidd will…

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The Tech Tribune awards Questis with Top Startup in Charleston and South Carolina

July 30, 2018

Questis, a financial wellness technology platform built for advisors by advisors, is thrilled to be recognized as a Top 10 Startup in South Carolina by The Tech Tribune. Earlier this…

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Guy Roofing opens Charleston office

July 30, 2018

Guy Roofing, one of the top 20 roofing contractors in the United States, has expanded its service area with a new Charleston, South Carolina office. The new Guy Roofing office…

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The Capital Corporation advises ProSource, LLC on its partnership with CID Capital

July 30, 2018

Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that ProSource, LLC (“ProSource”, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) has secured growth capital from CID Capital (“CID Capital”, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana).…

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Task force nabs child predators, prostitutes, sex-purchasers in Richland County

July 30, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   A multi-agency sting operation led by the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) led to the arrest of 18 persons suspected of being child predators…

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David Gwin joins Southeastern Insurance Consultants

July 30, 2018

Southeastern Insurance Consultants welcomes David Gwin as a part of the team. David will be working as an Employee Benefit Sales Consultant. David Gwin has been in the life and…

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Graphic Label Solutions (GLS) joins the Sun Solutions

July 30, 2018

Sun Solutions welcomes Graphic Label Solutions, GLS, of Columbia, TN into their family. Sun Solutions is the largest family-owned graphic communications business based in South Carolina. Since being founded in…

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Task force nabs child predators, prostitutes, sex-purchasers in Richland County

July 30, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   A multi-agency sting operation led by the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) led to the arrest of 18 persons suspected of being child predators…

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The Capital Corporation advises ProSource, LLC on its partnership with CID Capital

July 30, 2018

Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that ProSource, LLC (“ProSource”, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) has secured growth capital from CID Capital (“CID Capital”, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana).…

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Cam Littlejohn, well-known Columbia attorney and avid supporter of tennis, passes away

July 27, 2018

This article was taken from the USTA website   Cameron “Cam” Littlejohn passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. A beloved volunteer for over 30 years, Cam was an avid…

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Boyer Construction hires retired army officer to lead Government Contracting division

July 27, 2018

Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced that Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Justin Schaeffer has joined Boyer Construction as Director of Government Contracting. Schaeffer, 42, retired from the United States Army last month…

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College of Charleston alumna reflects on being Charleston County’s first female administrator

July 26, 2018

When College of Charleston alumna Jennifer J. Miller ’84 took on the role of deputy county administrator of human services for Charleston County in 2007, she wondered where her career would go…

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Scott and Company announces new senior accountant

July 26, 2018

Scott and Company LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Terri Wilson, CPA to their professional team. Wilson joins the firm as a senior accountant. Her previous experience includes…

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The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Foundation receives grant from Dominion Energy

July 26, 2018

Photo: back row L/R: Assistant Chief Jamie Helms w/ Columbia FD, Fire Chief Chris Smith w/ West Columbia FD, Fire Chief Mike Sonefeld w/ Irmo Fire District, Fire Marshal Terry…

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Serve & Connect announces 3rd Annual Gala

July 26, 2018

Serve & Connect has announced that the Third Annual Knight of Honor Gala will be held this year on September 28, 2018 at 6:30 in the evening at 701 Whaley…

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City of West Columbia promotes pedestrian and driver safety on Sunset Boulevard

July 26, 2018

    A new traffic signal is now on Sunset Boulevard. Some drivers have reported they are unsure of how to proceed when the lights are flashing red. Drivers should treat…

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Mayor Benjamin joined city leaders from around the world in second class of Bloomberg Harvard city leadership Initiative

July 26, 2018

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin went back to school this summer to study leadership and management practices as one of 40 national and international mayors chosen for an intensive education program…

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Nominations open for Enduring Spirit Awards

July 26, 2018

The Friends of African American Art & Culture, a membership affiliate of the Columbia Museum of Art, will accept nominations for its Enduring Spirit Awards from Wednesday, July 25 through Friday,…

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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2018-2019 at Annual Meeting

July 26, 2018

Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Councilmember Octavia Williams-Blake, City of Florence, was elected president. All officers were elected to…

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Avtec intros new family of public safety dispatch solutions at APCO 2018

July 26, 2018

Avtec Inc., the nation’s leading independent provider of mission-critical, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) dispatch console systems, is showcasing a new family of solutions at booth 845 during APCO 2018—APCO…

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CPD Officers receive Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards from Veterans Club

July 26, 2018

Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announces that two Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers were recently honored by a veterans group for their outstanding dedication and service to the law enforcement…

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Gray Collegiate Academy teacher nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award

July 26, 2018

Judy Lang didn’t realize years ago the impact she would have on young people. The science teacher at Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia was recently nominated for the 2018-2019…

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State Museum to offer free general admission to children 12 and under

July 26, 2018

The South Carolina State Museum is providing *free general admission to children 12 years old and younger starting Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, August 12.   Guests can explore four floors of permanent…

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CAE’s Chappelle Broome to serve on the STSM Board

July 26, 2018

Chappelle Broome, Director of Human Resources and Diversity, at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, has been selected to serve on the Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) 2018-2019 Board of Directors.…

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Joining forces to transform lives

July 26, 2018

Summer months are a struggle for charities. People tend to open their wallets around the holiday season (which is important,) but charities operate year-round and for numerous reasons the summer…

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Ridgeland Pellet Company launching new manufacturing operations in Jasper County

July 26, 2018

Company making $8.1 million investment in Ridgeland, S.C. facility Ridgeland Pellet Company, LLC today announced plans to launch new manufacturing operations in Jasper County. The company’s $8.1 million investment is…

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108 children attend Salvation Army summer camp programs

July 26, 2018

The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 83 local Children at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina . In addition, The Salvation Army also…

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First Citizens Bank, Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. announce merger agreement

July 26, 2018

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) and Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto Heritage Bancshares”) announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. Palmetto Heritage Bancshares provides…

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UofSC’s McKissick Museum showcases Jonathan Green art through Aug. 4

July 26, 2018

  Eleven hand-drawn lithographs by Lowcountry artist Jonathan Green are on display at the University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum as a limited engagement through Aug. 4. Considered one of the…

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