Spartanburg receives national recognition as a winner of the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships

July 16, 2018

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations announced the 2018 winners of the Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The awards are given to…

Guy Roofing named Best Roofing Company and Best Commercial Roofing Company in the Upstate

July 16, 2018

Guy Roofing has been named Best Roofing Company and Best Commercial Roofing Company in the annual Best of the Upstate awards, marking the fourth year in a row that area…

Katie Hildebrand to lead Erwin Center for Brand Communications

July 13, 2018

Clemson University’s Erwin Center for Brand Communications has named advertising and digital marketing professional Katie Hildebrand as its new executive director. Hildebrand brings a wealth of agency advertising and marketing…

Vicki Galloway Roark names Broker-in-Charge of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS Pelham Road office

July 13, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Vicki Galloway Roark has been named Broker-in-Charge of the company’s Pelham Road office. She had most recently served as a residential…

The Haro Group named to The Thousand

July 13, 2018

#1 in the Upstate. 3rd in South Carolina. 95th in the nation. The Haro Group Keller Williams Historic District announced it landed on REAL Trends The Thousand for the second…

Jackson hires Brad Barton as CDL, Event Specialist

July 13, 2018

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Brad Barton as a CDL, event specialist. In his new role, Barton will…

Upstate artist receives S.C. Arts Commission business development grant

July 13, 2018

Three artists to develop businesses with new S.C. Arts Commission grants The South Carolina Arts Commission continues its commitment to helping the state’s artists build or bolster sustainable arts careers…

Main Street Rotary members host foreign dignitary

July 13, 2018

On July 5th, Members of Main Street Rotary Club (MSRC) of Columbia assembled to highlight the revitalization of Main Street district to visiting Consulate-General of Japan, Mr. Takashi (Thomas) Shinozuka,…

Midlands artists receive S.C. Arts Commission business development grants

July 13, 2018

The South Carolina Arts Commission continues its commitment to helping the state’s artists build or bolster sustainable arts careers by awarding three Artists’ Ventures Initiative (AVI) grants for FY2019. AVI…

FinTrust hires Kathryn Payne, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

July 13, 2018

FinTrust Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Kathryn Payne has been selected for the position of Financial Planner. Payne will be responsible for collecting client data and developing the…

Main Street Rotary members host foreign dignitary

July 13, 2018

On July 5th, Members of Main Street Rotary Club (MSRC) of Columbia assembled to highlight the revitalization of Main Street district to visiting Consulate-General of Japan, Mr. Takashi (Thomas) Shinozuka,…

Midlands artists receive S.C. Arts Commission business development grants

July 13, 2018

The South Carolina Arts Commission continues its commitment to helping the state’s artists build or bolster sustainable arts careers by awarding three Artists’ Ventures Initiative (AVI) grants for FY2019. AVI…

FinTrust hires Kathryn Payne, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

July 13, 2018

FinTrust Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Kathryn Payne has been selected for the position of Financial Planner. Payne will be responsible for collecting client data and developing the…

Rhythmlink International, LLC. is recognized as a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for the seventh consecutive year

July 12, 2018

Rhythmlink International, LLC was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2018. This thirteenth annual program was created by SC Bix News in…

Great Southern Homes names Shelton Twine as Chief Operating Officer

July 12, 2018

Great Southern Homes has named Shelton Twine as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. His responsibilities include, but are not limited to overseeing all pre-construction, sales, marketing, general…

LHWH Advertising wins 42 new national awards, bringing 2018 total to 63

July 11, 2018

LHWH Advertising and Public Relations (LHWH) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has won an additional 42 awards for its creative work in five separate national and international competitions. The agency was…

Dominion Energy provides grant to Harvest Hope Food Bank for Operation Hunger Prevention  

July 11, 2018

Grant will provide food to active military, veterans and their families at risk of hunger Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $10,000 Critical Community Needs grant from the Dominion Energy…

ATD Midlands July 2018 chapter learning event & CPLP study group interest meeting

July 11, 2018

Integrated Leadership: Synergies of Male and Female Energies in Business. Participants will: Learn the two main obstacles hindering cooperation between women and men in business Discuss ways to nurture strategic networking…

Spring Valley Rotary Club hosts Red Cross Blood Drive July 24

July 11, 2018

Spring Valley Rotary Club has scheduled a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, July 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church located at 125 Sparkleberry Lane…

F2T Productions presents summer cooking classes

July 11, 2018

Join F2T Productions at City Roots this summer for one of our many farm to table cooking classes.  With multiple classes left, including a 3 class charcuterie board series, there…

McNair’s Pam Baker elected to USC Board of Visitors

July 11, 2018

McNair is pleased to announce that shareholder Pam Baker has been elected to the University of South Carolina’s (USC) Board of Visitors. Board members are elected by the Board of…

The South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s “Camp Leopold” receives grant from Dominion Energy

July 11, 2018

Funding will provide an experiential learning field trip opportunity for students in Camp Leopold’s widely diverse ecosystem. The South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s environmental education school-year program, “Camp Leopold,” has received…

Thomas Scarborough promoted to Property Manager

July 11, 2018

Thomas Scarborough has been promoted to Property Manager of Colliers International | South Carolina’s Columbia location. In his new role, Scarborough will oversee the financial and physical operations of assigned…

Russell Bauknight named to board of leading international accounting association

July 11, 2018

Prime Global is among the top five associations of independent accounting firms in the world. Russell L. Bauknight, CPA, a founder and shareholder with Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS),…

Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

July 11, 2018

Columbia / Greenville, SC, July 11, 2018 – Colliers International in South Carolina is pleased to announce the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC…

UofSC approves budget; tuition growth slowest in two decades

July 11, 2018

The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a system-wide budget for 2018-19 that will slow tuition growth to 2.9 percent or less on most campuses—the lowest increase since…

Achieve Columbia mitigates childhood trauma

July 11, 2018

Working to overcome effects of significant childhood trauma leads to better lives for youngsters and their families but requires “a lot of human capital,” according to Achieve Columbia executive director…

School communications leaders named to SC/NSPRA executive board

July 11, 2018

The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) announces its executive board for the 2018–2019 year. SC/NSPRA is an affiliate of the National School Public Relations…

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

July 11, 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…

Capital Rotary Blood Drive Set for July 25th

July 11, 2018

Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club is gearing up for the annual summer blood drive to be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scheduled donations and walk-ins…

Collins & Lacy elects Chris Adams as President

July 11, 2018

Adams leads management team that includes Brian Comer and Christian Stegmaier Shareholders at Collins & Lacy have elected a new president of the law firm. Chris Adams assumed leadership of…

Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of two new businesses

July 11, 2018

The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the opening of two…

The Leon Levine Foundation awards United Way of the Midlands $50,000 to fund health services at WellPartners Dental Clinics

July 11, 2018

United Way of the Midlands announced it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to fund WellPartners Adult and Children’s Dental Clinics serving residents of Lexington…

Midlands entrepreneurs use Kickstarter to open Windows into Scripture

July 11, 2018

Windows into Scripture are gorgeous, screen-printed posters of scenes from the Bible, designed by artists from around the US, suitable for home or office. Each of the artists chose a…

Milliken & Company announces leadership transition

July 11, 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…

Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center awarded $5,000 grant from Volvo

July 11, 2018

Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Volvo Car US Operations Community Fund.…

Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. launching operations in Charleston County

July 11, 2018

Kuehne + Nagel, Inc., a global transport and logistics company, is launching operations in Charleston County. With this new facility, the company will be creating 180 jobs over the next…

Collaboration during Parr Hydro relicensing process results in environmental enhancements

July 11, 2018

Several environmental initiatives are the result of SCE&G’s collaboration with approximately 10 government agencies, environmental organizations and interested individuals during the multi-year relicensing process for the company’s Parr Hydroelectric facility.…

Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of two new businesses

July 11, 2018

The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the opening of two…

Midlands entrepreneurs use Kickstarter to open Windows into Scripture

July 11, 2018

Windows into Scripture are gorgeous, screen-printed posters of scenes from the Bible, designed by artists from around the US, suitable for home or office. Each of the artists chose a…

Milliken & Company announces leadership transition

July 11, 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…

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

July 11, 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…

School communications leaders named to SC/NSPRA executive board

July 11, 2018

The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) announces its executive board for the 2018–2019 year. SC/NSPRA is an affiliate of the National School Public Relations…

The Leon Levine Foundation awards United Way of the Midlands $50,000 to fund health services at WellPartners Dental Clinics

July 11, 2018

United Way of the Midlands announced it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to fund WellPartners Adult and Children’s Dental Clinics serving residents of Lexington…

Achieve Columbia mitigates childhood trauma

July 11, 2018

Working to overcome effects of significant childhood trauma leads to better lives for youngsters and their families but requires “a lot of human capital,” according to Achieve Columbia executive director…

Capital Rotary Blood Drive Set for July 25th

July 11, 2018

Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club is gearing up for the annual summer blood drive to be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scheduled donations and walk-ins…

Collins & Lacy elects Chris Adams as President

July 11, 2018

Adams leads management team that includes Brian Comer and Christian Stegmaier Shareholders at Collins & Lacy have elected a new president of the law firm. Chris Adams assumed leadership of…

Infinity Marketing partners with Jennie Stuart Health

July 10, 2018

Infinity Marketing has added Jennie Stuart Health, a private non-profit community healthcare organization based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to their ever-growing roster of clients. Infinity will be supporting their traditional and…

Five wine professionals from The Cliffs receive Court of Master Sommeliers certifications

July 10, 2018

  The Cliffs announced that five members of its team have received their Level One Sommelier certifications from the Court of Master Sommeliers. The team members are: Haley Crump, Julius…

Smith joins Flagship Properties

July 10, 2018

Jack Netter Smith recently joined Flagship Properties’ commercial division. Flagship Properties is an Upstate-based real estate company that offers commercial sales and leasing, residential sales, and property management services. Smith,…