Horry County Department of Airports November 2017 passengers statistics

December 11, 2017

During November 2017, a total of 131,031 passengers passed through the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), an increase of 22.9-percent compared to November 2016. At MYR, total passenger traffic in…

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Upcountry History Museum’s CEO to serve as national judge

December 11, 2017

Dana Thorpe, Chief Executive Officer of the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has been selected by the Costume Society of America to serve as a judge for the…

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Greenville Chamber releases 2018 public policy agenda

December 11, 2017

The Greenville Chamber released its 2018 policy agendas Friday, focused on expanding our workforce, expanding existing small business and ensuring all Greenville residents participate in a booming economy. The agenda,…

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O’Neal Inc. hires Project Controller

December 11, 2017

O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Chris Beard as Project Controller. Beard has more than 9 years of project controls experience. He previously worked for…

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Danley making strategic decisions at SC State: Reinstates tennis program, requests one more season of Coach Pough

December 11, 2017

The past six months have afforded the SC State Athletics Department an outstanding opportunity to engage in comprehensive strategic assessments conducted by an independent agency.  “While the process was grueling,…

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Grant funding available for historic preservation, conservation projects

December 11, 2017

To help protect and preserve Richland County’s rich land and historic places, Richland County Conservation Commission is accepting applications for its Historic Preservation and Community Conservation grants. Nonprofit and neighborhood…

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Devine elected to National Board of Directors

December 11, 2017

City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine was elected to the Women in Municipal Government Board of Directors earlier this month. Women in Municipal Government, formed in 1974, is a constituency group…

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LCSD, toy blogger work to get gifts under Christmas trees

December 11, 2017

What started out as a hobby for Kelly Reci several years ago is now a successful blogging website, Kelly’s Thoughts on Things. As she gained more followers, more toy companies…

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Top Grossing Movies – December 11

December 11, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 12/08/2017 to 12/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Coco PG Disney 3 3,748  $18,452,315  $135,658,005 2 Justice…

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Richland Two hires Director of Planning

December 11, 2017

At a board meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of William C. Simon…

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S.C. State Fair assistant manager Nancy Smith named second vice chair of international fair association

December 11, 2017

South Carolina State Fair assistant manager, Nancy Smith, has been named the 2018 second vice chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). Smith was elected during the…

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Southern Community Services expands in the Lowcountry

December 11, 2017

Rivertowne on the Wando community joins SCS’ growing client roster Charleston, S.C. – Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)-accredited community association management firms…

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BCDCOG Construction Analysis: Building Permit Numbers Down in Q3

December 11, 2017

The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments’ has released Construction Quarterly, its third quarter analysis of construction trends in the region. Insights in this edition include: NEW CONSTRUCTION: The number of building…

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Five tips to avoid toy-related eye injuries

December 11, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…

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Caldwell commercial represents tenant in lease of 7380 Cross County Road

December 11, 2017

    Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Southern Pump & Tank Company, LLC in the lease of 5,250 SF at 7380 Cross County Road, North Charleston,…

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Caldwell Commercial announces new hire Jordan Tuck

December 11, 2017

    Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announces the recent addition of Jordan Tuck as Assistant Property Manager. Jordan is a Charleston native and…

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Southern Community Services expands reach in Columbia, S.C. area

December 11, 2017

LongCreek Plantation, Eagles Nest and Stratford Plantation join SCS client docket Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)-accredited community association management firms in S.C.,…

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NAI Avant consummates 25,200 square foot industrial investment sale

December 11, 2017

NAI Avant announced the investment sale of two flex buildings totaling 25,200 square feet in the Rioux Professional Park located at 161 Pontiac Business Center Drive in Columbia, SC. Senior…

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BIA names Builder of the Year

December 11, 2017

Mike Satterfield named BIA Builder Member of the Year, Other Members Recognized During Annual Holiday Ball Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their…

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Continental establishes endowed chair for operations and supply chain at the University of South Carolina

December 11, 2017

Grant will support professor position in operations and supply chain at the Darla Moore School of Business University and industry partnership are key to future of South Carolina The University…

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Dance in the Streets at Famously Hot New Year

December 11, 2017

Dance in the Streets this NYE with Elle King and Nappy Roots Live at the Free Famously Hot New Year Celebration in Columbia, S.C. Columbia hosts 7th year of largest…

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Great Southern Homes leaders awarded outstanding building industry honors

December 11, 2017

Congratulations to Mike Satterfield, EVP/CEO of Great Southern Homes who has been awarded the Building Industry Associations (BIA) of Central SC’s Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year. BIA members vote for…

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BIA names Builder of the Year

December 11, 2017

Mike Satterfield named BIA Builder Member of the Year, Other Members Recognized During Annual Holiday Ball Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their…

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Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas

December 11, 2017

By Jerry Bellune   How can you mess up Christmas? By failing to track costs, revenue and sales. To banish the Grinch, invest an hour a week. Our friend Ruth…

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NAI Avant consummates 25,200 square foot industrial investment sale

December 11, 2017

NAI Avant announced the investment sale of two flex buildings totaling 25,200 square feet in the Rioux Professional Park located at 161 Pontiac Business Center Drive in Columbia, SC. Senior…

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Southern Community Services expands reach in Columbia, S.C. area

December 11, 2017

LongCreek Plantation, Eagles Nest and Stratford Plantation join SCS client docket Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)-accredited community association management firms in S.C.,…

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Columbia College receives $1.7 million for endowed scholarship

December 10, 2017

Emily Stone Mitchell, class of 1944, and her husband, Frank Mitchell, Jr. donated $1.7 million to create the Emily Stone Mitchell Scholarship. Columbia College will use this endowment to support…

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USC economists say SC economy to remain strong in 2018

December 10, 2017

Despite a tight labor market and a series of Midlands-area layoffs due to the recent shutdown of construction at the V.C. Summer nuclear facility in Fairfield County, South Carolina’s economy…

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Gamecocks set to play at Spirit Communications Park

December 10, 2017

USC will host College of Charleston on May 9 on Bull Street The South Carolina Gamecocks announced their 2018 baseball schedule after the Thanksgiving holiday. With that announcement, the Columbia Fireflies are…

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Five Tips to Avoid Toy-Related Eye Injuries

December 10, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…

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2018 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced

December 10, 2017

Left to right: Heidi Vukov (Myrtle Beach), Michelle Weaver (Charleston), Sarah McClure (Landrum) and Kiki Cyrus (Columbia) Credit: SCPRT/Photo by Perry Baker   South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster named the…

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Dance in the streets at Famously Hot New Year

December 10, 2017

Tens of thousands of guests will dance in the streets of downtown Columbia, S.C. at the free Famously Hot New Year celebration, S.C.’s largest NYE party, on Sunday, Dec. 31,…

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Five Tips to Avoid Toy-Related Eye Injuries

December 10, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…

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Samsung announces new R&D partnership with Clemson, University of South Carolina

December 8, 2017

Five-year joint investment will advance high tech manufacturing research and product development, techniques that can be applied in Samsung home appliance facility in Newberry, SC   Samsung Electronics America announced…

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Claflin graduate, SC State commissioned officer promoted to U.S. Army brigadier general

December 8, 2017

On Friday, Dec. 1, Darlington, South Carolina native, Twanda Young, was promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She is the first female officer, commissioned…

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SC Autism Society hires former news anchor as Director of Fundraising and Public Relations

December 8, 2017

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society announced that it has hired retired award-winning journalist, Mary Sturgill as its Director of Fundraising and Public Relations.  Sturgill’s duties will…

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Allied Air Enterprises investing in Orangeburg County facility

December 8, 2017

ORANGEBURG, COUNTY, SC – Allied Air Enterprises, a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, has committed to investing approximately $10 million at its existing Orangeburg County manufacturing…

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Flock and Rally and SCAAHC win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C.

December 8, 2017

Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in partnership with the S.C. African American Heritage Commission, won a 2017 Palmetto Award of Excellence from the…

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Honeywell to invest in leading Chinese supply chain software provider

December 8, 2017

FORT MILL, SC – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a 25 percent ownership interest in FLUX Information Technology, a leading provider of warehouse management…

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NAI Avant closes office sale at historic Vista building

December 7, 2017

NAI Avant announced the sale of 5,500 square feet of office space at 912 Lady Street. Senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Nick Stomski, SIOR represented the seller, Apex Development,…

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McNair’s Grayson Lambert selected for 2018 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy

December 7, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – McNair is pleased to announce Wm. Grayson Lambert has been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. A highly selective program, the Leadership Academy is…

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Jackson achieves Google Partner status

December 7, 2017

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has achieved Google Partner status, certifying the agency’s expertise in online search, display, mobile and video…

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McNair’s Grayson Lambert selected for 2018 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy

December 7, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – McNair is pleased to announce Wm. Grayson Lambert has been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. A highly selective program, the Leadership Academy is…

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NAI Avant closes office sale at historic Vista building

December 7, 2017

NAI Avant announced the sale of 5,500 square feet of office space at 912 Lady Street. Senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Nick Stomski, SIOR represented the seller, Apex Development,…

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SCE&G first utility in South Carolina to achieve 42 megawatts of utility-scale solar

December 6, 2017

SCE&G has met the utility-scale solar goal set forth by the South Carolina Distributed Resource Program Act, or Act 236, by producing 42 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar power by…

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Harvest Hope awarded $45,000 to expand services to veterans

December 6, 2017

  Bank of America awarded Harvest Hope Food Bank with a grant of $45,000 to expand services to veterans. Employee volunteers from the bank and eight other nonprofit partners volunteered…

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One SC Fund awards $266,500 in flood and hurricane recovery grants

December 6, 2017

The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh round of nonprofit recipients of grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Grantees will receive a…

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City Manager Teresa Wilson issues statement regarding status of former Senior Assistant City Manager

December 6, 2017

 A statement from City Manager Teresa Wilson is below: Former Senior Assistant City Manager Allison Baker submitted his retirement notice and immediate resignation to City Manager Teresa Wilson on Friday,…

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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the seller in the 1.78 AC land sale on Savannah Highway in Charleston, SC

December 6, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Seller, K & K Rentals L.P. / Dobbin Road, LLC / Scion Investments, LLC, in the sale of a 1.78…

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41st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run announces Harris Teeter as the 2018 Presenting Sponsor

December 6, 2017

The Cooper River Bridge Run, the annual 10k race over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge which connects Mount Pleasant, SC to the Charleston peninsula, has announced that Harris Teeter will…

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