Tim Carnahan named Elementary Principal of the Year

December 6, 2017

Dr. Tim Carnahan, principal of Waccamaw Intermediate School in Georgetown County School District, has been named the 2018 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association…

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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative awarded $1.5 million grant

December 6, 2017

Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a community movement committed to improving educational outcomes, has received the first installment of a $1,545,000 grant from The Duke Endowment, one of the largest private…

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CBC National Bank holds grand opening for new Mount Pleasant mortgage lending office

December 6, 2017

CBC National Bank, headquartered in Fernandina Beach and with branches in Fernandina Beach, Ocala and The Villages, Fla., and Beaufort and Port Royal, S.C., held a Holiday Grand Opening for…

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Karol Edwards named Chief Nursing Officer and Assistant VP of Operations for MedStar Ambulatory Services

December 6, 2017

Karol Edwards, 1989 Bob Jones University nursing graduate, was recently promoted by MedStar Health to serve as the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for its MedStar Ambulatory Services (MAS) division and…

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Upcountry History Museum one of only five selected for Smithsonian Program

December 6, 2017

The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has been selected as one of only five national Smithsonian Affiliates to participate in the expansion of the Smithsonian Secretary’s Youth Advisory…

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TIO Networks data compromise potentially affects some Duke Energy customers

December 6, 2017

Duke Energy Carolinas customers who paid a bill at one of the company’s 550 authorized walk-in payment processing centers between 2008 and 2017 may be affected by a potential compromise…

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Kinetic Derby Day premiers first kinetic sculpture at Greater Cayce West Columbia Holiday Parade of Lights

December 6, 2017

Since announcing the creation of a Kinetic Sculpture parade to be held on April 21, 2018, the City of West Columbia has been talking to civic groups and local businesses to…

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West Columbia City Council elects Councilman Temus C. “Tem” Miles, Jr. as Mayor Pro-Tem

December 6, 2017

The City of West Columbia City Council elected Councilman Temus C. “Tem” Miles, Jr. as Mayor Pro-Tem at the December Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Mayor Bobby Horton…

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LRADAC receives three year reaccreditation and highest survey accomplishment from CARF International

December 6, 2017

LRADAC announced its reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF International.  The accreditation process includes a three-day intensive survey of programs and staff, which occurs every…

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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding Lexington County facility

December 6, 2017

Company adding 125 new employees by June 2018 Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron), a manufacturer of sterile inhalation and 503B outsourcing medications, today announced a $12.5 million expansion to add 36,000…

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Tech giant Capgemini opens global delivery center in Columbia, SC’s BullStreet District

December 6, 2017

Capgemini today announced it has opened a new delivery center at The BullStreet District in Columbia, S.C., known as the largest urban redevelopment project east of the Mississippi River. Capgemini will service its insurance…

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TriCounty Link expands fleet with 11 new transit vehicles

December 6, 2017

New buses feature an increase in comfort, safety and efficiency. TriCounty Link announced the arrival of 11 new buses that will enhance the transit experience for rural residents of Berkeley,…

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Katherine Hendricks graduates from South Carolina Economic Development Institute

December 6, 2017

Davis & Floyd, Inc. announced that Katherine Hendricks recently graduated from the S.C. Economic Development Institute (the Institute). Hendricks serves as the local government market sector leader for Davis &…

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Park Johnston promoted to Director of Investor Relations and Business Development at WCM Global Wealth, LLC

December 6, 2017

WCM Global Wealth, LLC, a diversified financial services company that provides a wide array of financial products and services as a registered investment adviser, recently announced the promotion of Park…

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Keep an eye out for the Locally Epic billboard truck to get more offers

December 6, 2017

A 10-by-20 billboard truck is driving around the Upstate as another way to let people know about the promos and offers on the Locally Epic app as well as put…

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Longshore invited to present at Economix 2017

December 6, 2017

John Longshore, a senior site selection consultant with Global Location Strategies, has been invited to speak at Economix 2017, a national economic development conference with a mission to enhance opportunities…

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One SC Fund awards $266K for flood and hurricane relief

December 6, 2017

One SC Fund Awards $266,500 in Flood and Hurricane Recovery Grants Over $3.4 million distributed to nonprofits since funds inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh…

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One SC Fund awards $266K for flood and hurricane relief

December 6, 2017

One SC Fund Awards $266,500 in Flood and Hurricane Recovery Grants Over $3.4 million distributed to nonprofits since funds inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh…

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Flock and Rally win IABC/SC Palmetto Award

December 6, 2017

Flock and Rally and SCAAHC Win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C. Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in…

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Flock and Rally win IABC/SC Palmetto Award

December 6, 2017

Flock and Rally and SCAAHC Win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C. Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in…

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Female students of color “Get Psyched” about a future in psychology at Midlands Technical College

December 6, 2017

Midlands Technical College hosted the I am Psyched! National Tour this month. MTC is the first college in South Carolina and the first two-year college nationwide to host the tour.…

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Artists complete mural inspired by solar eclipse and national parks on Columbia’s South Main Street

December 6, 2017

  A new mural has been completed by sibling artists Lauren Andreu and Daniel Andreu in the South Main Street area on the side of Immaculate Consumption behind the South…

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Scott and Company announces new CPA designation

December 6, 2017

Scott and Company LLC announced that Elizabeth L. Dinndorf has received her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in South Carolina. “We are all proud of Elizabeth for this accomplishment,” said…

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District Five is currently accepting applications for its tuition-based 4K program

December 6, 2017

Lexington-Richland School District Five is currently accepting applications for its tuition-based 4-year-old kindergarten program. The District Five EXCEL (Exposing Children to Early Learning) 4K program is open to families residing…

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Lexington Family Practice location opens in Gilbert

December 6, 2017

Kenya Cooper, MD, and Payton B. Foust, MD Accepting New Patients Community members in the Gilbert area have a new health care option for family medicine. Lexington Medical Center has…

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Truematter’s user experience expertise helps Regency Centers make significant online business improvements

December 6, 2017

User experience consulting firm truematter launched a new website for national shopping center owner, operator, and developer Regency Centers in February 2017. As the site rounds the 10-month mark, it’s…

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Website tool created by truematter and Regency Centers saves significant time and money

December 6, 2017

A marketing tool developed by user experience firm truematter and national shopping center owner, operator, and developer Regency Centers has proven to be a huge success. The tool was created…

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Flock and Rally win IABC/SC Palmetto Award

December 6, 2017

Flock and Rally and SCAAHC Win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C. Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in…

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One SC Fund awards $266K for flood and hurricane relief

December 6, 2017

One SC Fund Awards $266,500 in Flood and Hurricane Recovery Grants Over $3.4 million distributed to nonprofits since funds inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh…

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Truematter’s user experience expertise helps Regency Centers make significant online business improvements

December 6, 2017

User experience consulting firm truematter launched a new website for national shopping center owner, operator, and developer Regency Centers in February 2017. As the site rounds the 10-month mark, it’s…

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Website tool created by truematter and Regency Centers saves significant time and money

December 6, 2017

A marketing tool developed by user experience firm truematter and national shopping center owner, operator, and developer Regency Centers has proven to be a huge success. The tool was created…

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New Career Development Institute at IT-oLogy

December 5, 2017

Looking for a Career Change? Want to Improve Your Skills? Announcing the IT-oLogy Career Development Institute. A New Year and New Career! IT-oLogy announced the IT-oLogy Career Development Institute designed…

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Truematter’s website for Carroll Campbell Place reflects the warmth and home-like atmosphere of the Alzheimer’s facility

December 5, 2017

User experience consulting firm truematter recently launched a new website for Lexington Medical Center’s Carroll Campbell Place, an Alzheimer’s facility in Lexington, South Carolina. The new site reflects the facility’s…

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BlueCross urges residents not to miss ACA deadline on December 15

December 5, 2017

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina offers convenient, local enrollment centers throughout the state to help people before Dec. 15. Open enrollment for individual health insurance under the Affordable Care Act ends Dec.…

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Truematter’s website for Carroll Campbell Place reflects the warmth and home-like atmosphere of the Alzheimer’s facility

December 5, 2017

User experience consulting firm truematter recently launched a new website for Lexington Medical Center’s Carroll Campbell Place, an Alzheimer’s facility in Lexington, South Carolina. The new site reflects the facility’s…

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Top Grossing Movies – December 4

December 4, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 12/01/2017 to 12/07/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Coco PG Disney 2 3,987  $27,533,304  $110,108,708 2 Justice…

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Avison Young – South Carolina, Inc. (Charleston & Greenville) commercial real estate transactions (November 17th-30th, 2017)

December 4, 2017

Greenville, SC Market 11/17/2017 Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Rakan Draz and John Odom represented Velo Bear, LLC in the sale of a 2,640 sf…

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City of Charleston seeks participants for Holiday Parade of Boats

December 4, 2017

The city of Charleston, in partnership with the Charleston Sail and Power Squadron, will hold the 36th Annual Holiday Parade of Boats on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Charleston Harbor. Applications to…

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Start saving receipts in January 2018 to claim new motor fuel income tax credit

December 4, 2017

A new income tax credit goes into effect in January 2018, and the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has released guidance to help taxpayers prepare. This tax credit is intended to…

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Town of Swansea receives Justice Assistance Grant

December 4, 2017

 MPA Strategies announced that their client, the Town of Swansea was awarded a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from theDepartment of Justice and South Carolina Department of Public Safety.  The funding from the Justice…

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Mayor Benjamin, Richland Library, Parks and Recreation, CPD to host Books 2 Boys + Girls event at Woodland Park

December 4, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, in collaboration with Richland Library, City of Columbia Parks and Recreation and the Columbia Police Department, will host a Books 2 Boys + Girls book fair…

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Dominion Energy awards $50,000 grant to USO South Carolina

December 4, 2017

Grant will fund Operation Read and Feed, Holiday Holdover Troops and Operation Snack Attack programs Today, December 4th, Dominion Energy awarded a $50,000 grant to USO South Carolina in support…

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Crawford Strategy’s creative work receives 10 MarCom Awards

December 4, 2017

Award-winning works spans digital and traditional media Crawford Strategy, a full-service strategic marketing, brand development, digital and public relations firm, recently received 10 MarCom Awards. The international MarCom Awards is…

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Boyanoski, White share new stories in Reimagining Greenville

December 4, 2017

A new cover, new stories and new photos highlight a revised edition of “Reimagining Greenville: Building the Best Downtown in America,” written by John Boyanoski and Knox White. First released…

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Founders pays $5 million Loyalty Bonus to members

December 4, 2017

Founders Federal Credit Union distributed a $5 million Loyalty Bonus to its members on December 1, 2017. The Loyalty Bonus posted to approximately 125,000 qualified member accounts, based on their…

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Sonoco announces 5-year, $2.725 million fresh packaging initiative

December 4, 2017

Sonoco FRESH partnership with Clemson University to develop new technologies, package formats Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has announced a new research partnership with Clemson University:…

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Savannah River National Laboratory chemical engineer receives Orth Lifetime Achievement Award

December 4, 2017

Savannah River National Laboratory has named Tracy S. Rudisill as the 2017 winner of the Donald Orth Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor given by the laboratory for technical excellence…

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Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate sells Dutch Center Office Building

December 4, 2017

Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate, a Columbia-based firm serving the southeast, announced James C. Harrison, III, CCIM and Carter Seawell recently sold the Dutch Center Office Building located at…

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Bosch Group growing Anderson County operations

December 1, 2017

Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is bringing $152 million of additional…

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South Carolina Interim State Human Resources Director named DSS November Employee of the Month

December 1, 2017

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) recently established a program to recognize staff members who perform their jobs exceptionally well, go above and beyond what is expected…

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