AAF of the Midlands announces 2018-2019 public service client

July 18, 2018

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced local nonprofit Palmetto Place Emergency Children’s Shelter as the club’s public service client for 2018-2019. AAF selects one nonprofit organization…

Duck Duck Goose to open doors on Devine Street in August 2018

July 18, 2018

Sarah Monteith Rama, Columbia resident and owner of the thriving online children’s shop Duck Duck Goose, announces that she will open the doors to a new shop at 2816 Devine…

Fort Jackson welcomes new command sergeant major

July 18, 2018

The Army Training Center and Fort Jackson will welcome Command Sgt. Major Jerimiah E. Gan as its new command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony at 1 p.m., July 20,…

United Community Bank launches not-for-profit financing

July 18, 2018

United Community Bank announced Steve Fenlon as Vice President – Head of 501(c)3 Finance. Fenlon has an extensive background in handling tax-exempt private activity bonds and will spearhead a new…

Bell Carrington Price & Gregg adds attorney

July 17, 2018

Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) is pleased to announce that Charlie Carpenter has joined the firm. Carpenter is a native of Greenville, South Carolina and works with clients across…

Crawford Strategy welcomes Mary Helen Kelly and Jalesa Cooley

July 17, 2018

Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, recently welcomed two new additions to the team. Mary Helen Kelly joins the Account Services…

Tax Advantage Group appoints senior leadership

July 17, 2018

Tax Advantage Group (TAG) announces two new leadership appointments. Whitney Ferguson has been promoted to the position of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program Manager for The Innovate Fund, which TAG manages, and Michael…

Bijou Dental Spa Opens in Downtown Greenville to provide clients with a relaxing, unexpected dental experience

July 17, 2018

Bijou Dental Spa opens in downtown Greenville offering  general and cosmetic dentistry, facial rejuvenation and spa services to create a more pleasurable and relaxing experience for patients receiving preventive and…

Jarrard, Nowell & Russell promotes two

July 17, 2018

Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has promoted both Jay Gibson and Aaron Gaspar to senior accountants.     Gibson, who has been with…

Army Corps of Engineers to conduct Charleston Peninsula flood risk management study

July 17, 2018

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District recently received funding to conduct a Flood Risk Management Study of the Charleston Peninsula to determine cost effective strategies to provide long-term risk…

Most Valuable Placement (MVP) Award

July 17, 2018

    Willis HR announces the Most Valuable Placement (MVP) Award for the month of July! Bryson Martin joined the quintessential retail establishment, Brittons of Columbia 4 months ago. As…

RCSD Deputies train for active-shooter response in northeast Columbia

July 17, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.     A report of “active shooter” at a local elementary school kicked off a major active-shooter response exercise for the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.…

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County awarded Best Green Builder of 2018

July 17, 2018

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County was awarded the Best Green Builder of the Year in the 2018 by Best of the Upstate Awards. The awards are based on nominations…

Jennifer Hicks named Broker-in-Charge of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS Easley office

July 17, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jennifer Hicks has been named Broker-in-Charge of the company’s Easley office. Hicks brings a strong background in real estate, IT and…

Moterum Technologies selected to present at prestigious Cavendish BioHealth Impact Forum in Chicago

July 17, 2018

Southeastern medtech company develops mobility solutions for patients suffering from strokes, neural traumas; forum convenes investors seeking leading-edge advances in health and life sciences Moterum Technologies Inc., a South Carolina-based…

Think Up Consulting named South Carolina 2018 Top Small Company Workplace

July 17, 2018

Think Up Consulting was named the #1 Small Company Top Workplace in South Carolina by Integrated Media Publishing. Founder and CEO, Ron Doney, was also presented with the Small Company…

Milliken & Company announces leadership transition

July 17, 2018

Milliken & Company’s board of directors announced the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1, 2018. J. Harold Chandler will return to his role…

Richard Cox named Broker-in-Charge of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS Augusta Road office and Main Street gallery

July 17, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Richard Cox has been named Broker-in-Charge of the company’s Augusta Road office, as well as the company’s recently opened gallery on…

United Community Bank launches not-for-profit financing

July 17, 2018

Steve Fenlon to Lead Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Financing Initiative United Community Bank welcomes Steve Fenlon as Vice President – Head of 501(c)3 Finance. Fenlon has an extensive background in handling tax-exempt…

M.G. Mitchum named Information Technology VP at Trident Tech

July 17, 2018

Trident Technical College has named Berkeley County resident M.G. Mitchum vice president for information technology. Mitchum started at the college as a part-time employee in 1993. He became a full-time…

NAI Charleston facilitates sale of office condo at Daniel Island Marina

July 17, 2018

NAI Charleston announced Associate Sarah Shelley assisted Nata, LLC (dba Seres Engineering & Services, LLC) in the purchase of a ±1,566-square-foot office condo at 669 Marina Drive in Charleston, SC.…

Ziff Properties acquires Promenade at Jones Bridge – Alpharetta, GA

July 17, 2018

  Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Promenade at Jones Bridge, a 38,312-square-foot retail center located in Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta MSA). The property was purchased for $4.825 million.…

Congaree Vista Guild welcomes new board officers

July 17, 2018

The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners in Columbia’s Vista, has elected a new Board of Directors for 2018-19. Merritt…

Global Eco Adventures graduates three new “Ninja Divers” in Nassau

July 17, 2018

South Carolinians dive with sharks during advanced SCUBA training in the Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin of Camden, South Carolina-based Global Eco Adventures (GEA) trained and…

RCSD Deputies train for active-shooter response in northeast Columbia

July 17, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.     A report of “active shooter” at a local elementary school kicked off a major active-shooter response exercise for the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.…

Bell Carrington Price & Gregg adds attorney

July 17, 2018

Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Charlie Carpenter has joined the firm. “We are excited to have Charlie join the real estate transactions team,” said partner Griffin…

Congaree Vista Guild welcomes new board officers

July 17, 2018

The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners in Columbia’s Vista, has elected a new Board of Directors for 2018-19. Merritt…

Global Eco Adventures graduates three new “Ninja Divers” in Nassau

July 17, 2018

South Carolinians dive with sharks during advanced SCUBA training in the Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin of Camden, South Carolina-based Global Eco Adventures (GEA) trained and…

Most Valuable Placement (MVP) Award

July 17, 2018

    Willis HR announces the Most Valuable Placement (MVP) Award for the month of July! Bryson Martin joined the quintessential retail establishment, Brittons of Columbia 4 months ago. As…

Spartanburg Community College receives $526,225 grant from Appalachian Regional Commission for curriculum expansion

July 16, 2018

Spartanburg Community College recently received a $526,225 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), an allocation from Southern Appalachian Automotive Workforce, that will be used for curriculum expansion at the…

The Brandon Agency welcomes new Project Manager and Media Coordinator

July 16, 2018

The Brandon Agency, South Carolina’s largest privately owned integrated advertising agency, is pleased to welcome a pair of new team members — Project Manager Elizabeth Galloway and Media Coordinator Elizabeth “Lizzy”…

Colliers International’s David Lockwood receives Counselor of Real Estate designation

July 16, 2018

Prestigious CRE designation awarded by peers to only the most trusted professionals in real estate. David Lockwood has been invited to become a Counselor of Real Estate (CRE), an esteemed…

City begins removal of bike lanes from Farrow Road

July 16, 2018

City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced that a decision has been made to complete a lane reversal on Farrow Road (from Columbia College Drive to E. Campanella Drive), which includes…

Stanley G. Mays ​elected Vice Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission

July 16, 2018

Stanley G. Mays​ ​has been ​elected Vice Chairman​​ ​of​​ ​the Greenville Airport Commission​ (GAC)​.​  ​The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest…

Mark A. Clark elected chairman of Greenville Airport Commission

July 16, 2018

Mark A. Clark has been elected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC).​The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU).  GMU is the busiest general aviation…

Ballentine Equipment Company announces Hunter Baker to accounting and human resources team

July 16, 2018

Ballentine Equipment Company, Inc. announces the selection of Hunter Baker as the new Accounts Receivable Coordinator and Human Resources Administrative Assistant. After joining Ballentine in early June in a sales…

HUB-BUB announces 2018/19 Artists-in-Residence

July 16, 2018

HUB-BUB, a division of Chapman Cultural Center, has announced the two artists chosen for their 2018-19 Artists-in-Residence program. This will be the 10th year for the program that has recruited artists…

Top Grossing Movies – July 16

July 16, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 07/13/2018 to 07/19/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Wk Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation PG Sony 1 4,267…

High school sports kick-off

July 16, 2018

Greenville County Schools is hosting its first annual gathering of GCS Athletic Directors, coaches, players and families to kick off the start of the 2018-2019 sports season.  The event will…

USC Upstate’s Child Protection Training Center benefits from more than $500,000 in new grants

July 16, 2018

The Child Protection Training Center at the University of South Carolina Upstate will enhance training opportunities for child protection professionals in the Upstate region thanks to a series of new…

MUSC granted $1.27 million for statewide palliative care telehealth program

July 16, 2018

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) palliative care program has received a $1,278,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to create a statewide, palliative care telehealth program. Providing end of…

College of Charleston’s historic preservation program assesses Jim Crow era schoolhouse

July 16, 2018

In the northwest area of Mt. Pleasant, where Interstate 526 and Long Point Road meet, there’s a tree-shrouded building with boarded up windows and vines growing over it. Thousands of…

Lake Murray Country chosen the “Go to Destination” And MORE!

July 16, 2018

Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC), the regional tourism office, was chosen by the CMA Awards Program as the 2018 “Go To Destination.” With this elite title, the organization receives promotion…

SBA deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina is Aug. 14

July 16, 2018

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in South Carolina that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and…

Is your farm ripe for tourism? – August 9

July 16, 2018

Learn how to embrace agritourism at August 9 workshop Can you imagine your farm as a tourist destination?  Have you thought about agritourism but aren’t sure how to get started?  Register to…

Pawmetto Lifeline receives grant from Grey Muzzle Organization

July 16, 2018

Senior dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces Pawmetto Lifeline as the recipient of a $7,500 annual grant to provide care for at-risk…

HSB attorney Lana Sims graduates from Leadership Greenville

July 16, 2018

Lana Sims, an associate at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, is a graduate of the Leadership Greenville Class of 2018. Founded by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce in 1973, Leadership Greenville is…

Senior League Baseball World Series begins July 28 in Easley

July 16, 2018

The Senior League Baseball World Series, a weeklong tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 28 – August 4, 2018…

Endeavor opens up $25 day passes to business community

July 16, 2018

New day pass offering allows traveling and local professionals options to work from an upscale, yet comfortable space for the day Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate…

RealOp Investments purchases industrial asset in Nashville market

July 16, 2018

The 219,870-square foot 109 Kirby building will be getting a major overhaul soon including LED lighting, parking lot repair, roof work, exterior enhancements and updated office suites. The asset was…