CompletePR hires Anna Rice as PR Associate

August 7, 2018

Complete Public Relations has added Anna Rice as a new member of the team. Rice graduated from Clemson University in the spring of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in visual…

Erskine Seminary rejoices in 180 Years of God’s Grace

August 7, 2018

“Celebration, Rejoicing in 180 Years of God’s Grace” is a new book of sermons celebrating God’s faithful sustenance and support of one of the South’s oldest seminaries. The book includes…

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month 2018: For the Culture, For the Future

August 7, 2018

Local young professionals to partner with Central Carolina Community Foundation to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month in the Midlands. Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, invites the…

Tower at 1301 Gervais becomes first in Columbia to get Wired Certifcation

August 7, 2018

Three RealOp Investment properties in South Carolina are becoming the first in the state to garner Wired Certification for superior internet connectivity. The properties include the Bank of America building…

Chris Abbott joins Capital Bank

August 7, 2018

Capital Bank, which recently merged with First Tennessee Bank, is proud to announce that Chris Abbott has joined the company as senior vice president. Abbott will oversee strategies and execution…

WorldMark by Wyndham opens in South Myrtle Beach

August 7, 2018

Wyndham Destinations announced the opening of WorldMark Myrtle Beach – Plantation Resort.  It is the first WorldMark property in South Carolina. “WorldMark by Wyndham has great drive-to offerings, with a heavy west…

ONCAP acquires Precision Global

August 7, 2018

ONCAP announced it has acquired Precision Global, a leading global manufacturer of dispensing solutions.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1949, Precision’s dispensing solutions include more than…

CarolinaPower recognized as a Best Place to Work in South Carolina

August 7, 2018

CarolinaPower was honored as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce at an awards dinner and reception on August 2, 2018. One…

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month 2018: For the Culture, For the Future

August 7, 2018

Local young professionals to partner with Central Carolina Community Foundation to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month in the Midlands. Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, invites the…

Erskine Seminary rejoices in 180 Years of God’s Grace

August 7, 2018

“Celebration, Rejoicing in 180 Years of God’s Grace” is a new book of sermons celebrating God’s faithful sustenance and support of one of the South’s oldest seminaries. The book includes…

Tower at 1301 Gervais becomes first in Columbia to get Wired Certifcation

August 7, 2018

Three RealOp Investment properties in South Carolina are becoming the first in the state to garner Wired Certification for superior internet connectivity. The properties include the Bank of America building…

Historic South of Broad Waterfront Property goes on the market

August 6, 2018

For the first time in five generations, the 19th-century Shackleford-Williams House at 31 East Battery is for sale. William Means Real Estate, one of the oldest real estate companies in Charleston and…

Don Skinner joins Frampton Construction as assistant project manager

August 6, 2018

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Don Skinner as assistant project…

City of Charleston sends Cease and Desist Letter to Bird Rides, Inc.

August 6, 2018

Today, City of Charleston Assistant Corporation Counsel Steve Ruemelin sent a cease and desist letter to Bird Rides, Inc. regarding their operation of an unlicensed and illegal motorized scooter rental…

Hailey Clifton joins the Lee & Associates Charleston office team

August 6, 2018

The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation, announced that Hailey Clifton has joined the Brokerage Team as a Commercial…

Carolina One “Launches” new training program

August 6, 2018

In March 2018, Carolina One Real Estate kicked off the inaugural Carolina One Launch Program for newly licensed agents.  For Carolina One and the real estate industry, this marks a dramatic departure in…

Interim HealthCare of the Upstate receives A+ Certification from The Home Care Standards Bureau

August 6, 2018

Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a locally owned and operated home health and hospice services provider, is excited to announce that the home care agency has received an A+ certification…

Foxfire hires Meaghan Carrigan to lead their Value-Added Reseller Channel

August 6, 2018

Foxfire, a provider of supply chain software specializing in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), welcomes Meaghan Carrigan as the newest addition to lead Foxfire’s Value-Added Reseller (VAR) Channel. In this position,…

Top Grossing Movies – August 6

August 6, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 08/03/2018 to 08/09/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Mission: Impossible – Fallout PG13 Paramount 2 4,395  $35,323,815…

School District Five names new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School

August 6, 2018

Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Justin Thomas the new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School. Thomas has served on administrative leadership teams at both Dutch Fork Middle and…

Scott and Company associate accountant receives reciprocal CPA license

August 6, 2018

Scott and Company LLC announced that Ting Sun, CPA has received her reciprocal CPA license in South Carolina. Sun joined the firm in January 2018 and currently serves as an…

Freddy’s opens third Columbia-area location Tuesday

August 6, 2018

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens Tuesday, July 10, at 10611 Broad River Rd. in Irmo. The new restaurant joins two other Freddy’s locations at 2879 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia and 457 Killian…

United Way Association of South Carolina names new CEO

August 6, 2018

United Way Association of South Carolina’s (UWASC) Board of Directors has appointed Naomi Lett as its next President and CEO. Lett has been with the Association for eight years, most…

SBA now accepting 2019 National Small Business Week Awards nominations

August 6, 2018

  The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2019 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Since 1963, National…

Cool Care Heating & Air donates new Bryant HVAC System

August 6, 2018

Comfort for Heroes Program Honors a Local Columbia Family in Need with New Bryant HVAC System Cool Care Heating & Air continues in their local giving by starting a new…

Rhythmlink International, LLC ranks 9th in the Small/Medium Business category for Best Places to Work SC

August 6, 2018

For the seventh consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small/Medium Employer category. This year Rhythmlink placed…

Immedion hires Karolyn Henderson as Senior Marketing Associate

August 6, 2018

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Karolyn Henderson as Senior Marketing Associate. In this role, Karolyn will support the…

CHA to participate in National Night Out with local law enforcement – August 7

August 6, 2018

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) will participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7 at its Dorrah-Randall Community (5716 Randall Ave) from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Local law enforcement from the Columbia Police Department…

MPA Strategies’ General Counsel & Legislative Liaison, Ed Schafer, selected as member of Leadership Columbia Class of 2019

August 6, 2018

MPA Strategies announced that our General Counsel & Legislative Liaison, Mr. Ed Schafer, was selected as a member of the Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia 2019 Class. Leadership Columbia is a 10-month course designed…

Global Alliance for South Carolina and Israel Innovation Authority announce new S.C.-Israel R&D award

August 6, 2018

Fifth Project Approved for Research Funding Applications for Next Cycle Anticipated to Open in Fall 2018 The Global Alliance for South Carolina (GASC) and the Israel Innovation Authority are pleased to announce…

New director elected to AgFirst Farm Credit Bank board

August 6, 2018

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank has elected a new director to fill a vacant seat on the board of directors. Jenny R. Black, a citrus grower and owner of an Information…

Gabrielle Harriott joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

August 6, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Gabrielle Harriott has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Born at the foot of the…

Office building at 2611 Forest Drive receives new life thanks to redevelopment, rebranding and new tenants

August 6, 2018

Mayfair Street Partners, LLC creates a new vision by leveraging Colliers International’s platform of leasing, property management and project management services to redevelop their well-known property. Despite its prime location…

Capital Rotary welcomes automotive salesman

August 6, 2018

Isaac Burt, a member of the sales team at Columbia’s Godwin Motors, has joined Capital Rotary. Burt (center in photo with club president Philip Flynn at right and sponsor Matthew…

Guy Roofing donates solar panel system to Greer veteran

August 6, 2018

Guy Roofing, one of the nation’s top 20 roofing contractors, has donated a solar panel system to an Upstate veteran in need. Working with Upstate Warrior Solution, Guy Roofing donated…

The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $105,000 to seven nonprofits

August 6, 2018

The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $105,000 in grants to 7 nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the needs of Spartanburg County residents. In recognition of its 75th Anniversary, the Foundation…

Sixteen Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named to Upstate Legal Elite

August 6, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that 16 attorneys in our Greenville office have been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2018 Legal Elite of the Upstate. The following attorneys were recognized in…

Old Cigar Warehouse hires Caitlyn Foster as venue sales manager

August 6, 2018

Greenville’s iconic and historic Old Cigar Warehouse recently added Caitlyn Foster as its venue sales manager. Foster earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of South Carolina,…

Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite receives Morningstar’s highest rating for risk-adjusted performance

August 6, 2018

Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis Composite received a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM among 403 large-cap value products as of June 30, 2018 for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance— Morningstars’ highest rating.…

Capital Rotary welcomes automotive salesman

August 6, 2018

Isaac Burt, a member of the sales team at Columbia’s Godwin Motors, has joined Capital Rotary. Burt (center in photo with club president Philip Flynn at right and sponsor Matthew…

Cool Care Heating & Air donates new Bryant HVAC System

August 6, 2018

Comfort for Heroes Program Honors a Local Columbia Family in Need with New Bryant HVAC System Cool Care Heating & Air continues in their local giving by starting a new…

Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite receives Morningstar’s highest rating for risk-adjusted performance

August 6, 2018

Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis Composite received a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM among 403 large-cap value products as of June 30, 2018 for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance— Morningstars’ highest rating.…

Research leads to potential treatment for rare disease

August 5, 2018

By Alyssa Yancey Research from University of South Carolina School of Medicine investigators Mitzi Nagarkatti and Prakash Nagarkatti has led to Food and Drug Administration approval of cannabidiol (CBD), a…

Wicker, Ham join South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions

August 4, 2018

Two longtime bankers began terms on the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions on Aug. 1. Wayne Wicker, chairman and chief executive officer of Myrtle Beach-based South Atlantic Bank, and Barry…

United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend

August 4, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) reported that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable October 5, 2018 to shareholders…

Mike Kelly named COO of McGuinn Hybrid Homes

August 3, 2018

McGuinn Hybrid Homes is pleased to announce the promotion of President Mike Kelly to chief operating officer. Kelly celebrates 17 years with the company this week, and has served as…

Former CHE Commissioner Dr. Louis Lynn awarded highest state civilian honor

August 3, 2018

  In a ceremony at the Commission on Higher Education (CHE) this afternoon, Governor Henry D. McMaster presented former CHE Commissioner, Dr. Louis Lynn, with the Order of the Palmetto,…

Collins & Lacy creates Government, Ethics and Compliance Practice

August 3, 2018

Collins & Lacy law firm has created a Government, Ethics, and Compliance Practice. The new line of legal representation is led by attorney Michael Burchstead. Michael Burchstead joined C&L from the…

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month 2018: For the Culture, For the Future

August 3, 2018

Local young professionals to partner with Central Carolina Community Foundation to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month in the Midlands.     Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy,…

Collins & Lacy creates Government, Ethics and Compliance Practice

August 3, 2018

Collins & Lacy law firm has created a Government, Ethics, and Compliance Practice. The new line of legal representation is led by attorney Michael Burchstead. Michael Burchstead joined C&L from the…