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…

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…

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…

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…

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).…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announces The Point and Blissful Dreams Rescue Ranch as July Give Back Grant recipients

July 26, 2018

LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced today that The Point and Blissful Dreams Rescue Ranch have been chosen as recipients of the company’s July Give Back Grant. The Give Back…

Joseph Kinyoun joins Meridian Energy & Environment

July 26, 2018

Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, announced that Joseph Kinyoun has joined the firm’s engineering team. Kinyoun recently graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology with a B.S. degree in chemical…

Trident Technical College Main Campus renamed Thornley Campus

July 26, 2018

Trident Technical College’s Main Campus became the Thornley Campus July 24 after the college’s Area Commission voted to rename the campus to honor Dr. Mary Thornley, the college’s longtime president.…

Josh Tew of Flagship Properties accepted into Leadership Greenville Class 45

July 26, 2018

Josh Tew, Vice President of Flagship Properties’ commercial division, has been selected for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Greenville Class 45. Leadership Greenville is the Chamber’s 10-month leadership development…

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…

Sloan Appliance Service receives national award

July 25, 2018

Whirlpool Corporation announced the recipients of “Excellence in Service” Awards for their national Whirlpool Factory Certified Care service network at their annual convention in Tucson, Arizona.  For the second year…

United Way launches MyUWStory.org with new banners across downtown Greenville

July 25, 2018

United Way of Greenville County is partnering with the City of Greenville to share a new series of stories showing the life-changing impact of United Way in our community. City…

United Way kicks off School Tools program to benefit Greenville County students

July 25, 2018

Giving kids the tools they need to succeed in school and in life is the ultimate goal of United Way School Tools, a program designed to give students the best…

Charleston County Public Library hosts week-long Literacy Festival

July 25, 2018

Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is hosting the Write On! Literacy Festival, featuring authors, workshops and activities celebrating writing, starting on Saturday, July 28 through Saturday, Aug. 4. The festival includes the…

Traffic and safety improvements completed along Septima Clark Parkway

July 25, 2018

The city of Charleston Department of Traffic and Transportation has completed a series of traffic and safety improvements along the Septima Clark Parkway to increase the efficiency and security of…

Bull Street’s Bone-In Barbeque head chef Scott Hall takes home Top Chef Honors at Palmetto Palate

July 25, 2018

Scott Hall and the crew of Bone-In Barbeque, was named the 2018 Top Chef by a panel of judges at the South Carolina Farm Bureau (SCFB) Federation’s annual Palmetto Palate.…

LCK welcomes Tyler Self as Project Manager

July 25, 2018

LCK announces the addition of Tyler Self to its team of project management professionals in Columbia. Self, a proven high achiever with nearly nine years of project management experience, is…

My Carolina welcomes Robert Dozier as Alumni Association President and three new leaders to its Board of Governors

July 25, 2018

My Carolina welcomes Robert Dozier,’90, as President of the Alumni Association. Dozier will begin a two year term and preside over the 19 -member board. He succeeds Tommy Preston, ’07,…

Lexington One promotes Williams to assistant principal

July 25, 2018

The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Brienne C. Williams, instructional coach at Gilbert High School, to assistant principal at GHS. A Lexington District…

Two-service veteran receives Quilt of Valor

July 25, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lt. Col. (Ret.) Howard Tobias Rowell, U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR), received what he describes as “the most comforting award” recognizing his…

United Way of the Midlands announces 2018-2019 Board of Directors

July 25, 2018

As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new contributing members of the 2018-2019 Board of Directors. “Our board members are sincerely dedicated to…

Collins & Lacy hires firm’s first Director of Business Development

July 25, 2018

Kevin N. Floyd brings a decade of legal industry experience to firm Collins & Lacy has hired the firm’s first Director of Business Development. Kevin N. Floyd joined the firm…

Sharonview Federal Credit Union expanding corporate headquarters within Lancaster County

July 25, 2018

Nationally-ranked credit union investing $42 million in relocation Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a provider of financial services, announced it is relocating and expanding its corporate headquarters in Lancaster County. The…

Joyner Commercial announces July transactions

July 25, 2018

Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate professionals. Nelson…

Joyner Commercial’s Matt Carter achieves SIOR designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®

July 25, 2018

Matt Carter of Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, has achieved the SIOR designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®.…

13 organizations team up to attract talent to the construction industry

July 25, 2018

60 teens in Greenville, SC, get a hands-on introduction to dynamic careers in the trades Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE) is a non-profit summer program through which teens have day-in-the-life experiences…

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

July 25, 2018

With their fierce loyalty to the community and their financial stability, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has once again received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent…

Jackson launches new experiential program for sales training, team building

July 25, 2018

  Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has launched a new experiential program for sales training, team building and problem solving…

Ingevity establishing new corporate headquarters in Charleston County

July 25, 2018

Ingevity Corporation(NYSE: NGVT), a North Charleston-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, announced it is establishing a new corporate headquarters in Charleston County. Ingevity will invest $5 million in the project, which is…

LS3P welcomes Thomas Jasper

July 25, 2018

LS3P is pleased to welcome Thomas Jasper, who joins the firm’s Charleston office. Jasper earned both a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a Fine Arts…