Charleston based Quoizel selects Immedion as DRaaS provider

January 9, 2018

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, provides their Recovery Cloud (DRaaS) solution to Quoizel. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Quoizel is one of…

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City of Columbia announces new Director for Office of Business Opportunities

January 9, 2018

The City of Columbia has selected Melissa L. Lindler as the new Director for the Office of Business Opportunities (OBO). Lindler comes to the City with more than 20 years…

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Carolina Pulmonary opens new office in Northeast Columbia

January 9, 2018

  Carolina Pulmonary has opened a new office in Northeast Columbia. This Lexington Medical Center physician practice provides pulmonary and sleep medicine consultations, pulmonary function testing and chest X-rays. Conveniently…

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United Community Banks and Navitas Credit Corp. announce merger agreement

January 9, 2018

GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. and NLFC Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire NLFC, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Navitas Credit Corp. Headquartered in Ponte…

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American classic The Crucible gets imaginative new staging at Longstreet Theatre

January 9, 2018

The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s timeless parable of intolerance and injustice, February 2-10 at Longstreet Theatre. Show times are 8pm Tuesdays through Saturdays, with additional 3pm matinees…

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Columbia Housing Authority looking for Wall of Fame nominees

January 9, 2018

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting applications for the 2018 Wall of Fame nominees until January 26. The Wall of Fame honors past residents who have made successful achievements…

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Liberty Fellowship names Elizabeth Smith Owen to next class

January 9, 2018

Liberty Fellowship has named Elizabeth Smith Owen, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm in Rock Hill, S.C., to its 14th class. Luanne Runge, President & CEO of Liberty…

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NAI Avant procures 211 acre Leesville land sale

January 9, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of 211 acres of land at 236 Sarah Ann Road in Leesville, SC. Represented by senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR, Ironsport Properties, LLC purchased the…

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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies

January 9, 2018

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

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United Way of the Midlands names GB Olsen as Vice President of Resource Development

January 9, 2018

United Way of the Midlands announced the promotion of GB Olsen to Vice President of Resource Development earlier today. “GB has been a valued member of the team at United…

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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2018-19 Executive Budget

January 8, 2018

Proposes Income Tax Cut that, in Five Years, will Save Taxpayers $2.2 Billion COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2018-2019 Executive Budget – a balanced budget that prioritizes…

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Colliers International welcomes Paige Bryant as Brokerage Associate

January 8, 2018

Colliers International | South Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Paige Bryant as Brokerage Associate in its Columbia office. In this role, Bryant will focus on representing buyers,…

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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Woodruff land for residential development

January 8, 2018

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 11.71 acres of land situated along 7595 Reidville Road in Woodruff, South Carolina. Stone Ridge investments, LLC purchased the land…

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O’Neal Inc. hires Senior Controls Engineer

January 8, 2018

O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Neil Rabinovitch as Senior Controls Engineer. Rabinovitch has more than 25 years of controls engineering experience. He previously worked…

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Denny’s Corporation releases preliminary financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017

January 8, 2018

Denny’s Corporation, franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, reported preliminary results for domestic same-store sales and restaurant openings and closings for its fourth quarter…

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2017 “Art Rish Employee of the Year” announcement

January 8, 2018

  . Chief Terrence Green announced that Corporal Cameron Mortenson was chosen by his peers as the recipient of the ”Art Rish Employee of the Year” award for 2017. Corporal…

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Midlands Technical College and Columbia International University formalize articulation agreement for business students

January 8, 2018

Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Columbia International University (CIU) have formalized an agreement that will allow a seamless transition into CIU for MTC students who are pursuing a degree in…

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Palmetto Moon begins construction on new SouthPark location in Charlotte, North Carolina

January 8, 2018

Palmetto Moon, an award-winning Southern lifestyle retail chain based in Charleston, SC, announced that the company put up barricades to begin construction on their newest store location in Charlotte, NC…

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St. Matthews woman named December Employee of the Month

January 8, 2018

Vickilyn Smith, a supervisor in the Child Support Financial Services Receipts Unit, was selected as a December Employee of the Month. Her nomination states Smith’s “relationship with the stake holders…

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District Five teacher selected for the CARC Distinguished Reading Teacher Award

January 8, 2018

Seven Oaks Elementary School fifth grade teacher Kimberly Flowers has been selected for the Columbia Area Reading Council (CARC) Distinguished Reading Teacher Award for the 2017-2018 school year. This marks…

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Top Grossing Movies – January 8, 2018

January 8, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 01/05/2018 to 01/11/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 3 3,801…

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Junior League of Columbia to award Community Impact Grants

January 8, 2018

The Junior League of Columbia will open a Request for Proposals for Community Impact Grants on Jan. 12. A total of $150,000 will be awarded to organizations in the Greater…

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A3 Communications recognized as one of South Carolina’s largest private companies

January 8, 2018

A3 Communications, Inc., one of America’s fastest growing systems integrators, recently announced its recognition as one of the 2017 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100™ (SC100) recipients. The program, celebrating its…

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NAI Avant closes Hardeeville Dollar General investment sale

January 8, 2018

NAI Avant announced the investment sale of the recently developed Dollar General located at 3424 South Okatie Highway in Hardeeville, SC. Senior investment broker Dail Longaker represented the seller, Port…

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New vice provost to provide leadership for SWU Online

January 8, 2018

Southern Wesleyan University has named Dr. Lynn Brown-Bulloch as vice provost for online learning. Brown-Bulloch has been serving as associate dean and director of graduate studies for Southern Wesleyan’s School…

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A3 Communications recognized as one of South Carolina’s largest private companies

January 8, 2018

A3 Communications, Inc., one of America’s fastest growing systems integrators, recently announced its recognition as one of the 2017 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100™ (SC100) recipients. The program, celebrating its…

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NAI Avant closes Hardeeville Dollar General investment sale

January 8, 2018

NAI Avant announced the investment sale of the recently developed Dollar General located at 3424 South Okatie Highway in Hardeeville, SC. Senior investment broker Dail Longaker represented the seller, Port…

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Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes McCabe as new trustee

January 7, 2018

The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Cathy Hoefer McCabe to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. McCabe received her Bachelor of Arts Degree…

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Jordan, Richardson named members of Sowell Gray Robinson

January 7, 2018

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, is pleased to announce that attorneys Will Jordan and Beth Richardson have become the firm’s newest members. Will Jordan focuses…

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Attorney Sam Wellborn joins Sowell Gray Robinson

January 7, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC – Regulatory attorney Sam Wellborn has joined Sowell Gray Robinson law firm as an associate. Sam’s practice is focused primarily on regulatory and administrative law, with an emphasis…

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SCBIO announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee for life sciences organization

January 7, 2018

SCBIO has announced its 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2017 meeting in Columbia. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy…

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SCBIO announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee for life sciences organization

January 7, 2018

SCBIO has announced its 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2017 meeting in Columbia. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy…

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Jim ‘Snake-Hunter’ Knight to tell Vietnam stories in free lecture at museum – January 26

January 7, 2018

January 26, 2018   In Vietnam, his radio call sign was “Snake-Hunter. It wasn’t just a catchy nickname, says Jim Knight. “I was one of those kids who knew from…

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Jordan, Richardson named members of Sowell Gray Robinson

January 7, 2018

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, is pleased to announce that attorneys Will Jordan and Beth Richardson have become the firm’s newest members. Will Jordan focuses…

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SCBIO announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee for life sciences organization

January 7, 2018

SCBIO has announced its 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2017 meeting in Columbia. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy…

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Attorney Sam Wellborn joins Sowell Gray Robinson

January 7, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC – Regulatory attorney Sam Wellborn has joined Sowell Gray Robinson law firm as an associate. Sam’s practice is focused primarily on regulatory and administrative law, with an emphasis…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces eliminating state income taxes for retirees who served in uniform

January 5, 2018

$22 Million Annual Exemption For Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Peace Officers   Governor Henry McMaster today announced a bold tax reform proposal, included in the 2018-19 Executive Budget, that…

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Taylor joins Mashburn Construction Company

January 5, 2018

Mashburn Construction welcomes Xan Taylor to the Columbia office. Xan joins Mashburn with five years of industry experience and brings a fresh, young perspective to the company. Xan onboards as…

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Clary joins Mashburn Construction Company

January 5, 2018

Mashburn Construction Company announced that Susan C. Clary, CIT has joined the company in its Columbia, South Carolina office as she takes over the position of Marketing Director. Susan, a…

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The Salvation Army thanks the community for a successful Christmas season

January 5, 2018

A letter from Major Henry Morris, Area Commander, The Salvation Army of the Midlands: Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation Army of the Midlands raised over $346,016.36 with our…

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As small business confidence surges, worker shortage and wage pressure intensify

January 5, 2018

The shortage of qualified workers reached a record high in December, and the number of small business owners who made plans to raise compensation was the second-highest in history, according…

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30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration – January 15

January 4, 2018

Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Benedict College’s first female president, will be the keynote speaker at the City of Columbia’s 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018,…

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New Caring Transitions Company serves Richland County, Lexington County and Columbia

January 4, 2018

Local healthcare professional Adriene Massey announced the launch of Caring Transitions of Columbia. Caring Transitions is a full-service company that provides space planning, packing, moving, resettling, estate sales, liquidation services…

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AMCOL Systems welcomes John A. Cross

January 4, 2018

AMCOL Systems has announced the hire of John A. Cross as a Regional Director of Revenue Cycle Strategy. With a decade of healthcare revenue cycle experience, AMCOL added Cross to…

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Bobbitt finishes design and construction for ENT/Allergy practice in Columbia

January 4, 2018

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 4, 2018) – Bobbitt Design Build, a commercial design-build firm with operations in the Midlands, recently completed construction on a new medical office building for SouthEastern Ear,…

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South Carolina State Museum Presents: Requiem for Mother Emanuel

January 4, 2018

New exhibit showcases batik paintings by SC artist Dr. Leo Twiggs created in aftermath of Charleston Shooting   The State Museum is proud to present, Requiem for Mother Emanuel opening, Saturday, Jan. 27.…

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Midlands Technical College wins five regional awards for excellence in marketing and communications

January 4, 2018

The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District Two awarded Midlands Technical College five Medallion Awards for outstanding achievement in marketing and communications. The Medallion Awards are the…

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Gov. Henry McMaster authorizes S.C. National Guard to deploy resources for winter weather recovery

January 4, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster today gave formal authorization to the South Carolina National Guard to place guardsmen on active duty to assist in the recovery of areas affected by the ongoing…

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Columbia attorney William M. Umbach named partner at Adams and Reese

January 4, 2018

  COLUMBIA, SC – Adams and Reese Columbia attorney William M. Umbach was one of seven firm lawyers named partner, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Other firm attorneys named partner for…

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Jackson hires Brian Walker, Payton Allen

January 4, 2018

GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Brian Walker as account executive and Payton Allen as copywriter. As…

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