Conference honors Lexington District One health science educators trio

January 26, 2018

Three Lexington District One educators received recognition at the S.C. Health Science Educators Conference, held November 30–December 2. White Knoll High Health Science Teacher Amy N. Donaldson received the Outstanding…

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Deadline approaching in South Carolina for SBA working capital loans due to freeze

January 26, 2018

  The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Feb. 28 is the filing deadline…

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Colliers International | South Carolina announces 2017 Walter Keenan Award recipient and Top Producers

January 26, 2018

Colliers International | South Carolina announced the recipient of the 2017 Walter M. Keenan Award and the Top Producers of 2017. These annual awards recognize the company’s leading commercial real…

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Colliers International, South Carolina announces brokerage associate promotions for 2018

January 26, 2018

Colliers International | South Carolina announced the promotions of many of its successful brokerage associates. The firm has named Tripp Bradley and Garrett Scott as Vice Presidents of the firm.…

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Healthcare staffing firm unveils new plan, new brand

January 26, 2018

A company created by South Carolina hospitals in 2002 to provide supplemental staffing is evolving into a national workforce solutions provider with a new strategic plan and a new name:…

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Home dedication for Wounded Veteran

January 26, 2018

American hero U.S Marine Sgt. Keith Turnbow and his family joined representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME, Dunbar Builders and Mungo Homes along with many Building Industry Association (BIA) Members Wednesday,…

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AMCOL Systems selects Pawmetto Lifeline as charity of the quarter, donates $1,100

January 26, 2018

  Pawmetto Lifeline, a local no-kill animal rescue organization, is proud to announce the support of AMCOL Systems, a leader in healthcare receivable management services.  The employees of AMCOL Systems voted…

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West Columbia American Legion volunteers raising money for lodge repairs

January 26, 2018

Volunteers are raising money to fund repairs and maintenance to the American Legion Post 79 lodge in West Columbia. The aging building has developed some maintenance issues that need attention, said Post 79 member Billy Oswald,…

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Riverbanks reduces plastics pollution with new eco-friendly partnership

January 26, 2018

Riverbanks is proud to partner with JUST Water as part of the Zoo and Garden’s continued commitment to a greener and more sustainable planet. JUST Water is a bottled water brand dedicated…

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Recognition for Rotary Paul Harris Fellows

January 26, 2018

Columbia’s Capital Rotary has recognized three members for contributions to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm that funds programs for world understanding and peace. Honorees include (from…

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Home dedication for Wounded Veteran

January 26, 2018

American hero U.S Marine Sgt. Keith Turnbow and his family joined representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME, Dunbar Builders and Mungo Homes along with many Building Industry Association (BIA) Members Wednesday,…

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NAI Avant closes two O’Reilly automotive sales

January 26, 2018

NAI Avant Senior Brokers Patrick Chambers and Ben Kelly recently represented O’Reilly Auto Parts in the acquisition of two sites for new stores. They purchased 1.86 acres on Bluffton Parkway…

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Recognition for Rotary Paul Harris Fellows

January 26, 2018

Columbia’s Capital Rotary has recognized three members for contributions to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm that funds programs for world understanding and peace. Honorees include (from…

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Conference honors Lexington District One health science educators trio

January 26, 2018

Three Lexington District One educators received recognition at the S.C. Health Science Educators Conference, held November 30–December 2. White Knoll High Health Science Teacher Amy N. Donaldson received the Outstanding…

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Columbia Parks & Recreation implements new staff development program

January 25, 2018

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has implemented a new staff development program as it kicks off the new calendar year. The Parks Recreation staff is excited about Summer 2018…

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Challenger Learning Center adds drone building/flying class to Summer Adventure Camps

January 25, 2018

This summer at Richland One’s Challenger Learning Center, campers will learn how to build and fly their own drones. An Introduction to Drones camp was added to the Center’s fun…

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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island hires new trainer

January 25, 2018

Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) announces the hiring of Ginette Lee as its new training and development manager. Lee is responsible for conducting, maintaining, creating, and implementing…

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LHWH Advertising has record-breaking year

January 25, 2018

LHWH Advertising & Public Relations won a grand total of 19 national/international awards in six different competitions in 2017, including Best Mobile Website in the Nation for the design and…

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Charleston, Seabrook high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals

January 25, 2018

Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…

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Aiken, Lancaster high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals

January 25, 2018

Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…

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Aiken, Lancaster high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals

January 25, 2018

Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…

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Charleston, Seabrook high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals

January 25, 2018

Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…

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Michelin North America obtains settlement in lawsuit against Tire Mart Inc.

January 24, 2018

Michelin North America, Inc., has reached a settlement with Tire Mart Inc., doing business as Braven Off-Road, regarding enforcement of design patents for the popular BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A® KM2 tires produced…

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State of the State Address 2018, Governor Henry McMaster

January 24, 2018

Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my fellow South Carolinians: I begin tonight by recognizing those South Carolinians in uniform no longer…

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Industry leaders make voices heard at annual Business Speaks event

January 24, 2018

Governor McMaster, Senator Leatherman, Speaker Lucas Address Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Monday held its annual Business Speaks at the State House event, presented by Dominion Energy. The event included a South…

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Sonoco leads Fortune’s Most Admired Companies

January 24, 2018

Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has been selected for Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies in the packaging sector, and named first in its industry.…

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City to host fourth quarterly conversation on fair housing and equal access

January 24, 2018

The Community Development Department will host their fourth session of a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” The quarterly conversations will address different…

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Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 1400 Square foot office building

January 24, 2018

Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 1400 Square foot office building located on 2.37 acres at 1520 North Lake Drive, Lexington.  Southern Visions Real Estate Sales Associate Rhett…

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William Means expects mostly stable luxury real estate market in 2018

January 24, 2018

Drew Grossklaus, director of sales for William Means Real Estate, predicts Charleston’s real estate market in 2018 will be very similar to 2017 thanks to relatively stable interest rates and…

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Citadel’s retiring president, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, to speak at 2018 commencement

January 24, 2018

  When the South Carolina Corps of Cadets’ Class of 2018 graduates May 5, they will be addressed by one of the institution’s preeminent leaders, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, USAF…

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MUSC Health study demonstrates significant reduction in blood culture contamination rates with novel blood culture collection device, staff education

January 24, 2018

A Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) research study found that use of a mechanical initial specimen diversion device (ISDD®) and staff education led to a nearly four-fold decrease…

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Benson elected chair of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Foundation

January 24, 2018

Former College of Charleston President P. George Benson has been elected chairman of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. This is Benson’s third consecutive term as chairman…

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Knight’s companies announces plans to expand its Redi-Mix operations in the Midlands

January 24, 2018

Knight’s Companies of Summerville, S.C. announced plans today to expand its currentRedi-Mix operations in Blythewood and the Irmo with a third location at 1320 Pineview Road in Southeast Columbia. George…

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City Community Development to host homebuyer workshop – February 10

January 24, 2018

The City of Columbia Community Development Department will host a Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Earlewood Park, located at 1111 Parkside Dr., from 9 AM – 1 PM. The Homebuyer…

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Requiem for Mother Emanuel by SC Artist Leo Twiggs- Nine paintings honor the nine men and women who perished in Mother Emanuel church shooting

January 24, 2018

WHO: South Carolina State Museum WHAT: Requiem for Mother Emanuel is a visually moving and through provoking exhibition, produced by South Carolina artist Leo Twiggs. These nine paintings accompanied created in the aftermath…

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Pawmetto Lifeline receives $98,690 from PetSmart Charities to fuel spay and neuter efforts in Columbia

January 24, 2018

Pawmetto Lifeline announced it received $98,690 from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare in North America, to help fuel its spay and neuter efforts in the Midlands of…

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Wilson selected to serve on Advisory Board

January 24, 2018

City Manager Teresa Wilson has been selected to serve on the Carolina Cluster Public-Sector Executive Advisory Board. The Carolina Cluster is comprised of three historically black colleges and universities: Claflin…

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5 Lexington County correctional officers receive national certification

January 24, 2018

Five Lexington County correctional officers have been designated as Certified Correctional Supervisors by the American Correctional Association and Commission on Correctional Certification. Correctional officers Lori Bailey and James Davenport, and…

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New health company announces corporate and board leadership positions

January 24, 2018

The new health company – using the working name of SC Health Company which was formed by a partnership between Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health – is announcing…

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The Insurance Source adds First Impressions Specialist

January 24, 2018

The Insurance Source has hired Rachel Love as the company’s First Impressions Specialist. A native of Rock Hill, Love graduated from Clemson University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in…

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ROI Commercial sells multifamily property in Columbia, SC

January 24, 2018

ROI Commercial procured the sale of a 11,000+ SF multifamily property, The Carolinian, located at 1318 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC. The twelve unit apartment building is located in Columbia’s Central…

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Southern First reports results for 2017

January 24, 2018

  Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…

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ABC of the Carolinas announces 2018 Board of Directors

January 24, 2018

Board represented by construction executives from South Carolina and North Carolina . ABC of the Carolinas is pleased to announce its 2018 Board of Directors. Five board members are based…

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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in SterAssure

January 24, 2018

SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for SterAssure Solutions, based in Greenville, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client Company…

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SC Secretary of State files injunction against Carolina Youth Club

January 24, 2018

  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has filed an enforcement action against the charitable organization Carolina Youth Club of America, Inc.  The action, filed with…

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Celerian Group acquires federal contracting firm

January 24, 2018

The Celerian Group, an organization of companies that provides administrative, information technology, training and program management services to state and federal government agencies, recently acquired Karna LLC, an Atlanta, Ga-based…

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Companion Life receives A.M. Best A+ rating for 16th consecutive year

January 24, 2018

A.M. Best Company has assigned Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health and Companion Life Insurance Co. of California) an A+ (Superior) rating, marking the 16th…

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Ashley Reddick named manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Branch in Bishopville

January 24, 2018

Ashley Reddick has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She leads a staff of seven…

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WOW! 1 Gig internet speeds now available in Charleston

January 24, 2018

WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW) announced the availability of WOW! 1 Gig, its 1 gigabit per second Internet service, to all residential and business customers in Charleston, SC. With Fiber-to-the-Neighborhood…

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Ashley Reddick named manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Branch in Bishopville

January 24, 2018

Ashley Reddick has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She leads a staff of seven…

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