Fifteen years, forever dedicated

June 15, 2018

McDonnell and Associates, PA, a general practice law firm focusing on real estate law, title development, and settlement services, announced and celebrate its 15th anniversary. McDonnell and Associates, PA was…

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JCS welcomes summer interns

June 15, 2018

Summer has arrived and so have our Intern Architects! Jumper Carter Sease Architects is excited to welcome Kylie, Byron, and Tarlan as members of our design team. All three are…

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NAI Avant facilitates industrial sale in Summerville

June 15, 2018

NAI Avant announced the $2,600,000 sale of a ±61,569 square foot industrial building located at 2735 West 5th North Street within the McQueen Industrial Park in Summerville, SC. Senior investment…

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UofSC listed among top patent-producing universities in the world

June 14, 2018

The University of South Carolina is again listed as one the top patent-producing universities in the world, a distinction it has held for six years in a row. The newly…

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“The Power of She” Palmetto Conservation Foundation, Fit Columbia, and Athleta Cross Hill partner to inspire women and girls

June 14, 2018

On June 18, two Columbia businesses and Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) will introduce their new partnership to celebrate women and girls and encourage their participation in active outdoor recreation. The two…

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School District Five Superintendent, Superintendent-elect earn high marks on evaluations

June 14, 2018

The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees gave Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner high marks for his job performance during a final open evaluation June 11. Likewise, the Board endorsed…

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Irmo Elementary School to dedicate auditorium in honor of former principal

June 14, 2018

Francis Allen was described as a “humble man who loved his students until the day he died.” Fitting words for a leader who meant so much to a community. Allen…

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Heart ‘n Soul Dance at Lourie Center

June 14, 2018

On Friday August 3, 2018 from 7-10:30 pm, the Lourie Center will present a summer dance concert featuring R & B band Heart ‘n Soul.   This event is open to the…

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O’Neal named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for 7th consecutive year

June 14, 2018

O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has been named to the list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the seventh consecutive year. This thirteenth…

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Mobile Meals of Spartanburg reaches GuideStar Platinum

June 14, 2018

Allows donors to focus on progress and results MOBILE MEALS OF SPARTANBURG earned the 2018 Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the…

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Blackbaud inaugurates new world headquarters in South Carolina

June 14, 2018

. . Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, is pleased to announce that its new world headquarters on Daniel Island in South Carolina is officially open…

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CBRE expands retail practice in Charleston, SC, hires associate Joe Purze

June 14, 2018

CBRE announced that Joe Purze has joined the firm as Associate. Based in Charleston, SC, he will be a member of CBRE’s local retail practice, led by First Vice President…

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Southern Community Services acquires new homeowner association management clients in Charleston, S.C. area

June 14, 2018

Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) community association management firms in South Carolina, added Charleston-area communities Charleston National, Tupelo and Darrell Creek to…

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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board

June 14, 2018

Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by…

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Project Lifesaver finds lost loved ones

June 14, 2018

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Project Lifesaver team aims to “bring loved ones home” safely when electronic tracking is needed to find at-risk wanderers – clients with Alzheimer’s, autism, Downs…

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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board

June 14, 2018

Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors   The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County…

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Network of bike repair stands will get cyclists on their way quickly

June 14, 2018

  Thanks to What’s Next Midlands (WNM) and the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC), Midlands cyclists need no longer worry about being stranded by a flat tire or minor mechanical…

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Four business principles on talent from the world of puppies

June 13, 2018
Connie Cleveland

By Connie Cleveland   All I ever wanted to be was a dog trainer. Over the years, I helped clients learn about their new puppies and their rescues, coached competitive…

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City of Columbia & Columbia Urban League kick off annual summer youth work program

June 13, 2018

More than 30 students began their summer break on Monday at various sites in the City of Columbia as part of the Columbia Urban League’s Science Technology Enrichment Program (STEP). STEP, formerly…

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Senior Military Colleges push to secure collective national cyber institute

June 13, 2018

 America’s Senior Military Colleges (SMC) worked jointly to address the escalating need for highly trained cyber operations and cybersecurity leaders. The colleges, which include The Citadel, the University of North…

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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce wins top award for communications

June 13, 2018

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named one of 13 Communications Excellence Grand Award winners by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), an Alexandria, Va.-based association that represents more…

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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board

June 13, 2018

Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors   The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County…

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Project Lifesaver finds lost loved ones

June 13, 2018

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Project Lifesaver team aims to “bring loved ones home” safely when electronic tracking is needed to find at-risk wanderers – clients with Alzheimer’s, autism, Downs…

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Richland One teacher named 2018 Lowell Milken Center Fellow

June 13, 2018

Richland One second-grade teacher Stephanie Johnson has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes, an international educational non-profit that works with students and…

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Network of bike repair stands will get cyclists on their way quickly

June 13, 2018

  Thanks to What’s Next Midlands (WNM) and the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC), Midlands cyclists need no longer worry about being stranded by a flat tire or minor mechanical…

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Hendrix to open at 1649 Main Street

June 13, 2018

  Columbia locavores will soon have a new favorite downtown destination. Hendrix, a chef-inspired restaurant with rooftop seating, will open in the upper levels of 1649 Main Street this fall. …

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South Carolina receives A grade for manufacturing

June 13, 2018

South Carolina receives an “A” in manufacturing and “C-“ for logistics in a report from Ball State University. South Carolina improved from “B” to “B+” in Diversification, “C-” to “C”…

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BD investing $150 million in Sumter County facility

June 13, 2018

Medical Technology Company Creating 125 New Jobs BD(Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a $150 million investment in its existing Sumter County manufacturing facility.…

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Palmetto Health hosts free Zumba in the Park event this Friday, June 15

June 13, 2018

Three-part series kicks off this week Palmetto Health, in partnership with YMCA of Columbia and the Town of Irmo, presents Zumba in the Park Friday, June 15, 7-9 p.m., Irmo Community…

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June 13, 2018

Palmetto Health hosts free Zumba in the Park event this Friday, June 15 Three-part series kicks off this week Palmetto Health, in partnership with YMCA of Columbia and the Town of…

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Midlands Technical College and the University of South Carolina build seamless transfer to address critical teacher shortage

June 13, 2018

As South Carolina faces a growing teacher shortage, academic leaders from the University of South Carolina’s College of Education and Midlands Technical College came together on June 12 to sign…

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NAI Avant procures ±11,760 square foot Columbia industrial lease

June 13, 2018

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR recently procured the industrial lease transaction at 1291 First Street South in Columbia, SC. Leafguard-Midlands LLC will occupy the…

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Past Scholarship Recipient Pays Visit to Rotary

June 13, 2018

Paul Gillam (left in photo), a member of Capital Rotary’s scholarship selection committee, welcomes College of Charleston graduate Victoria Bailey to the June 13 weekly meeting. Bailey, recipient of a…

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S.C. Phil names Kristin Morris, Marketing & Communications Director

June 13, 2018

The South Carolina Philharmonic is proud to announce and welcome Kristin Morris as the organization’s new Marketing & Communications Director. Morris joins the Philharmonic staff with ten years of communications…

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Lee & Associates Charleston agents honored with 2017 CoStar™ Power Broker of the Year awards

June 13, 2018

The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firms in the nation, is honored to be awarded the CoStar™ Power Broker Award for…

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NAI Charleston assists SCS Engineers in moving to a waterfront location on the Former Navy Base

June 13, 2018

  NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±4,000-square-foot lease of office/flex space for SCS Engineers at 1400 Pierside Street in North Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the…

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NAI Avant procures ±11,760 square foot Columbia industrial lease

June 13, 2018

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR recently procured the industrial lease transaction at 1291 First Street South in Columbia, SC. Leafguard-Midlands LLC will occupy the…

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Past Scholarship Recipient Pays Visit to Rotary

June 13, 2018

Paul Gillam (left in photo), a member of Capital Rotary’s scholarship selection committee, welcomes College of Charleston graduate Victoria Bailey to the June 13 weekly meeting. Bailey, recipient of a…

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Frampton Construction expands team

June 12, 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 Paul Mattaliano as senior superintendent…

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McMillan Pazdan Smith adds significant K-12 leadership

June 12, 2018

A recognized leader in K-12 learning environment design, McMillan Pazdan Smith continues to expand their expertise and capabilities through the strategic addition of Ben Thompson, AIA. Leading the firm’s dedicated…

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Labor Finders celebrates 30 years!

June 12, 2018

Contributed by Celina Klee   Labor Finders of Columbia is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. The Labor Finders office was opened as a family business in June of…

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30 years of hard labor made easy in Columbia

June 12, 2018

Labor Finders of Columbia, South Carolina has big, big BIG news. Labor Finders, the company that spearheaded the temporary staffing industry is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. When…

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Infinity Marketing receives Telly Award

June 12, 2018

  Infinity Marketing has been selected as a winner in the 39th annual International Telly Awards for its xFi Pod Training video produced for Comcast. The xFi Pod video received…

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Historic Columbia welcomes Megan Plott as new Director of Development

June 12, 2018

Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Megan Plott has joined the organization as the new director of development. In this leadership role, Plott will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation…

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Zeus acquires MWC Technologies, LLC

June 12, 2018

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator located in Orangeburg, SC, announced that it has acquired MWC Technologies, LLC (MWC). This adds to the…

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The Devine District: A modern update to a historic landscape in Shandon neighborhood

June 12, 2018

Estates & Companies, a new generation, announced the plans for The Devine District, the newest mixed-use community located in Columbia’s historic Shandon neighborhood. Once the trade center of Shandon, the…

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Labor Finders celebrates 30 years!

June 12, 2018

Contributed by Celina Klee   Labor Finders of Columbia is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. The Labor Finders office was opened as a family business in June of…

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30 years of hard labor made easy in Columbia

June 12, 2018

Labor Finders of Columbia, South Carolina has big, big BIG news. Labor Finders, the company that spearheaded the temporary staffing industry is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. When…

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Historic Columbia welcomes Megan Plott as new Director of Development

June 12, 2018

Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Megan Plott has joined the organization as the new director of development. In this leadership role, Plott will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation…

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Charleston Harbor deepening project receives $49 million federal funding

June 11, 2018

. Progress of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to 52 feet remains on track with $49 million awarded in the USACE FY18 Work Plan.  . . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…

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