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…

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…

City of Charleston call center now open

July 24, 2018

At a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the official opening of the city of Charleston’s new call center, the Citizen Services Desk, which connects residents to…

Jarrard, Nowell & Russell adds two team members

July 24, 2018

Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Alex Rosenbaum as accountant and Sheryl L. Gooch as office manager.     Alex Rosenbaum and…

North Charleston’s Aviation Business Park sells for $69 million: Lee & Associates Charleston represents the buyer in the 342,042 SF transaction

July 24, 2018

  The Aviation Business Park, a 342,042-SF business park facility that encompass seven buildings spread out over 29 acres located along Interstate 26 between Remount Road and Aviation Avenue was…

Harper Corporation General Contractors launches new name and marketing tools to reflect growth and address client needs

July 24, 2018

After nearly 70 years in business, Harper Corporation General Contractors, a leading full-service Southeast regional construction management firm headquartered in Greenville, S.C., has refreshed its branding and marketing tools to…

Southern First Bank reports second quarter 2018 results

July 24, 2018

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.5 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the…

Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) awarded three-year CARF accreditation

July 24, 2018

MIRCI has been accredited by CARF International for a period of three years, the maximum, for its Community Housing, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Treatment, and Supported Living programs. This…

Capital Rotary inducts Catherine Mabry

July 24, 2018

New Capital Rotary member Catherine Mabry (center in photo) is welcomed to the club’s ranks by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Chris Myers. Mabry, who handles community outreach for Shives…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health

July 24, 2018

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…

Smith Moore Leatherwood and three attorneys recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2018

July 24, 2018

Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that the firm has been recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2018 (HNW) for North Carolina and South Carolina. Additionally, partners William L. Dennis, J. Tod…

Ryan M. Lentz joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

July 24, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ryan M. Lentz has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Although not an Upstate native, Lentz has…

Infinity Marketing welcomes two interns as employees

July 24, 2018

Infinity Marketing warmly welcomes two previous interns as full-time employees. Sara Tompkins will be joining the team as Digital Designer and Aimee Foster as Media Coordinator. “Our interns here at…

Capital Rotary inducts Catherine Mabry

July 24, 2018

New Capital Rotary member Catherine Mabry (center in photo) is welcomed to the club’s ranks by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Chris Myers. Mabry, who handles community outreach for Shives…

Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) awarded three-year CARF accreditation

July 24, 2018

MIRCI has been accredited by CARF International for a period of three years, the maximum, for its Community Housing, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Treatment, and Supported Living programs. This…

Southern First Bank reports second quarter 2018 results

July 24, 2018

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.5 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health

July 24, 2018

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…

Greenville set to welcome hundreds of nonprofit leaders

July 23, 2018

Together SC, the state’s association of nonprofit organizations, has selected Greenville to serve as the host city for its annual SC Nonprofit Summit on March 11-13, 2019. The Nonprofit Summit…

Jeff Parks joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

July 23, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jeff Parks has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. A native of Spartanburg, Parks attended Gardner…

3Fold adds Jon Burr as traffic coordinator

July 23, 2018

3Fold, a Greenville-based growth agency, recently added Jon Burr as a traffic coordinator. Burr holds his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bob Jones University, where he was vice president of…

WORLD announces southeast region finalist for 2018 Hope Awards

July 23, 2018

WORLD Magazine announced the southeast finalist for the 13th annual Hope Awards for Effective Compassion: Jump Start, a Christ-centered prison and reentry ministry for men and women. The annual Hope…

CONA introduces new foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Michael Le

July 23, 2018

Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) announced the addition of foot and ankle specialist Dr. Michael Le to their practice. “CONA is proud to welcome Dr. Le, who brings expertise…

Students are open for business opportunities

July 23, 2018

Beginning Saturday, July 22, approximately 120 high school students will spend a week at Presbyterian College during the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s 35th Annual Business Week. The annual event…

SC Secretary of State Hammond joins SC Attorney General Wilson, FTC and 49 other states in “Operation Donate With Honor” to combat fraudulent veterans-related charities

July 23, 2018

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, theFederal Trade Commission, and law enforcement officials and charity regulators…

South Carolina State Museum hosts events

July 23, 2018

Friday Night Laser Lights, July 27 The State Museum has expanded Friday Night Laser Lights to now include even more musical and visual experiences. In addition to exciting laser shows, guests can now immerse themselves…

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Interwoven: The Art of Indigo and Silver

July 23, 2018

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Interwoven: The Art of Indigo and Silver, on view at City Gallery August 25 through October 7, 2018. This exhibition features approximately 60…

Discover this College of Charleston alum’s work during Shark Week

July 23, 2018

Peter Lanier  likes a good story. From politics, national security and international affairs, to sharks, loud cars and people living in the Alaskan wilderness: you name it – he’s produced media…

The Brandon Agency tapped to provide strategic marketing for Hobcaw Barony

July 23, 2018

The Brandon Agency announces its marketing partnership with Hobcaw Barony — a 16,000-acre Grand Strand property dedicated to research and education. The agency will work as a strategic partner, providing public relations,…

Interstate 85 lane closures northbound and southbound

July 23, 2018

Motorists should expect a right lane closure on Southbound I 85 from mile markers 80 to 77. There will also be a right lane closure Northbound starting at mile marker…

Retailers: get the skinny on Sales and Use Tax straight from the source

July 23, 2018

The SCDOR is offering a Sales and Use Tax seminar for the retail industry on August 21, 2018 in Beaufort. This seminar will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and costs $50 to…

Steve Babb joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

July 23, 2018

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Steve Babb as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Steve joins Caine from another Upstate firm. With 25 years of experience as a…

Streambank stabilization project to begin in Cleveland Park

July 23, 2018

Work is scheduled to begin this week on a streambank stabilization project in Cleveland Park. The project limits are from just upstream of Cleveland Street on the Reedy River to…

Julie Fowler joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

July 23, 2018

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Julie Fowler as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Though Julie has traveled the world via airplanes and RVs, she has called Greenville…

Top Grossing Movies – July 23

July 23, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 07/20/2018 to 07/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Equalizer 2 R Sony 1 3,388  $36,011,640  $36,011,640…

Richland Two school partners with local agencies for active shooter exercise

July 23, 2018

Richland School District Two, in partnership with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County Emergency Services as well as the City of Columbia: 911 Communications Center, Fire Department and Emergency…

Some residents to receive notice of property value increases

July 23, 2018

About 18,300 property owners will soon receive notice that their property value has increased. Each year, the Richland County Assessor’s Office sends Notices of Classification, Appraisal and Assessment of Real…

Palmetto Health named finalist for International Hospital Federation Award

July 23, 2018

Palmetto Health is one of three health systems in the United States to be named as a finalist for the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Award program. The award recognizes innovation,…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina selects Benedict College Junior Shawn Brown for its 2018-19 President’s Fellow

July 23, 2018

Mr. Shawn Brown, a rising junior at Benedict College has been selected to be the 2018-2019 Sisters of Charity Foundation’s Presidents Fellow. Brown was chosen from a pool of outstanding…

JCS welcomes new employee

July 23, 2018

Jumper Carter Sease/ Architects is proud to introduce Mr. Jian Huang. Jian first joined the Jumper Carter Sease team in 2016 as a summer intern and returned in 2017 after…

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018

July 23, 2018

First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Cayce, S.C. Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office…

Teacher of the Year finalists announced for the Charter Institute at Erskine

July 23, 2018

  Eight teachers from schools across the Palmetto state have been announced as finalists for the Charter Institute at Erskine’s Teacher of the Year award. The winner will be crowned…

Gov. Henry McMaster appoints former S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon as Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors

July 23, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as chairman of Santee Cooper’s board of directors. Mr. Condon will begin serving immediately. The…

Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for second quarter of 2018

July 23, 2018

Carolina Financial Corporation announced financial results for the second quarter of 2018. Financial highlights at and for the three months ended June 30, 2018, include: Net income for the second…

BIA members recognized by HBA of South Carolina awards

July 23, 2018

BIA MEMBERS ACHIEVE HIGH HONORS AT STATE CONVENTION Home building industry professionals from the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina were awarded the Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s…

LS3P congratulates John Bedell, Leadership Charleston Class of 2019

July 23, 2018

LS3P congratulates John Bedell, AIA, LEED AP BD + C, NCARB who was recently selected as a member of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2019.…

Movement Mortgage welcomes Tony Taveekanjana as National Sales Director

July 23, 2018

FORT MILL, SC – Movement Mortgage, a top 10 national retail mortgage lender, is pleased to welcome Tony Taveekanjana back to Movement as its National Sales Director. Taveekanjana, known affectionately…

Schuff Steel Company launching York County operations

July 23, 2018

Steel Construction Services Provider Creating More Than 180 New Jobs Schuff Steel Company, part of the DBM Global Inc. family of companies and an operating subsidiary of HC2 Holdings, Inc.…

A unique South Carolina legacy at the U.S. Army War College

July 23, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   CARLISLE, PA – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V will make legacy history at the U.S. Army War College, later this week, when he…