“Panda-monium” at the Greenville Zoo

June 19, 2018

Today Greenville Zoo director Jeff Bullock announced the arrival of three new residents – red panda cubs born to Collette and Steve, two of the Greenville Zoo’s three red pandas.…

Crawford Strategy named among 2018 SC Best Places To Work

June 19, 2018

Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, is honored to be named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2018.…

OTO wins Hilton Developer of the Year Award — for 2nd consecutive year

June 19, 2018

OTO Development has been named Hilton Developer of the Year in the Focused Service category — for the second consecutive year. The 2017 award was announced earlier this month during…

UMG hires new account coordinator to support the Hispanic advertising agency’s growth

June 19, 2018

UniComm Media Group (UMG), a full service, Hispanic advertising agency based in Greenville, SC, has added Daniel Lopez as an Account Coordinator. Lopez will help UMG clients connect with the…

SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Engage talent

June 19, 2018

SCRA’s seed capital investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment in ENGAGE Talent, based in Mount Pleasant, SC. This is the second tranche for the company that was accepted as an SC…

Charleston Metro Chamber named 2018 Chamber of the Year finalist

June 19, 2018

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2018 Chamber of the Year award, presented by Alexandria, Va.-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Finalists for…

Camp Happy Days’ week long camp for Kids Kickin’ Cancer filled with life changing opportunities, memories and bonding!

June 19, 2018

July 1st through July 7th, over 270 children battling cancer and their siblings from South Carolina will attend Camp Happy Days’ annual camp at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton, South Carolina. Since…

COR welcomes Chase Heatherly, anticipates active second half of 2018

June 19, 2018

Columbia Opportunity Resource welcomed to its board of directors Chase Heatherly, Publisher and Advertising Director for Free Times, Columbia’s alternative weekly newspaper. COR’s board of directors oversees both administrative and…

Miller-Valentine Group names Vice President of Business Development

June 19, 2018

Miller-Valentine Group has announced that Brian Taylor has joined Miller-Valentine Group as their VP of Business Development. Brian will be responsible for driving business growth by identifying, structuring, and coordinating…

Eastover writer wins biennial South Carolina Novel Prize

June 19, 2018

The South Carolina Arts Commission, Hub City Press, the College of Charleston, and the South Carolina State Library are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2018 South Carolina…

Zuendt Engineering adds Ben Martin as engineer in training

June 19, 2018

Zuendt Engineering has added Ben Martin as an engineer in training. A graduate of The Citadel, Martin has more than two years of experience in civil, structural and site design…

Infinity Marketing welcomes talented class of summer interns

June 19, 2018

Infinity Marketing has chosen eleven qualified interns to work alongside our professionals for the summer of 2018. The Media Department is excited to welcome back Laura Mann as she returns…

CarolinaPower named a Best Places to Work in South Carolina

June 19, 2018

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal market sectors in the two-state Carolinas region, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in…

Jackson hires Terrance Cummings in warehouse operations

June 19, 2018

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Terrance Cummings in warehouse operations. In his new role, Cummings will assist with day-to-day…

South Carolina’s 2018 sales tax holiday kicks off on Friday, August 3

June 19, 2018

Get ready for South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday weekend with a list of items that will be tax free from Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 5, 2018. During tax free…

CarolinaPower named a Best Places to Work in South Carolina

June 19, 2018

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal market sectors in the two-state Carolinas region, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in…

COR welcomes Chase Heatherly, anticipates active second half of 2018

June 19, 2018

Columbia Opportunity Resource welcomed to its board of directors Chase Heatherly, Publisher and Advertising Director for Free Times, Columbia’s alternative weekly newspaper. COR’s board of directors oversees both administrative and…

Eastover writer wins biennial South Carolina Novel Prize

June 19, 2018

The South Carolina Arts Commission, Hub City Press, the College of Charleston, and the South Carolina State Library are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2018 South Carolina…

Miller-Valentine Group names Vice President of Business Development

June 19, 2018

Miller-Valentine Group has announced that Brian Taylor has joined Miller-Valentine Group as their VP of Business Development. Brian will be responsible for driving business growth by identifying, structuring, and coordinating…

Anniversary Discount Program rewards business longevity

June 18, 2018

On Friday, the City of Greenville will mail checks to 532 business owners as part of its Anniversary Discount Program, which is designed to reward longevity and recognize city businesses’…

Trevor Walling joins United Community Bank as Assistant Vice President

June 18, 2018

United Community Bank welcomes Trevor Walling as Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Specialist. In this role, Walling will facilitate the commercial business financing needs of Spartanburg and Cherokee counties as well…

Jackson welcomes new commanding general who is from Enoree, S.C. and a graduate of S.C. State University

June 18, 2018

The Army Training Center and Fort Jackson will welcome Brig. Gen. Milford H. “Beags” Beagle Jr., as its new commanding general in a ceremony at 9 a.m., June 22, at Victory Field,…

Craft Axe Throwing announces competitive Axe Throwing League

June 18, 2018

Axe throwing has been around in Greenville for a few months now and has been a massive success. Every day it seems there is a long waiting list of people…

Greenville Zoo to present Conservation Lecture – June 21

June 18, 2018

The Greenville Zoo continues its popular Conservation Lecture Series this Thursday, June 21 with special guest Brett A. Wright, PhD., Dean of Clemson University’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, who…

Interim HealthCare of the Upstate recognized for its continued growth

June 18, 2018

Interim recently received multiple awards for its growth and success in serving the Upstate. Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a locally owned and operated home health and hospice services provider,…

CDS announces Outshine Summer Reading Program

June 18, 2018

The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) would like to invite Upstate families to participate in their Outshine Summer Reading Program. CDS staff and volunteers will read with children to keep…

College of Charleston African American Studies professor explains history of Juneteenth

June 18, 2018

The United States of America is known for its annual celebration of freedom from the British Empire every year on the Fourth of July, a time when the stars and…

Leadership Charleston announces graduates of Class of 2018

June 18, 2018

On Thursday, June 14, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commercecelebrated the graduation of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2018. For more than 44 years, Leadership Charleston has been identifying and developing leaders in our…

TCCC receives $40,000 grant to focus on FAFSA

June 18, 2018

Charleston one of 25 cities selected for FAFSA Completion Challenge National College Access Network (NCAN) has selected Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) to receive a $40,000 grant for the 2018-2019…

PGA golfer Jay Haas purchases Eagle Zone with sons and other investors

June 18, 2018

PGA golfer Jay Haas and his two sons are among a group of investors who have purchased the Eagle Zone driving range in Greenville with plans to invest more than…

ScanSource named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for fourth consecutive year

June 18, 2018

ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, was recently named one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in South Carolina, a recognition the…

Reading program provides learning opportunities for local students, teachers

June 18, 2018

Students and teachers alike are learning how to improve their skills this summer through one Citadel program. The Citadel Summer Reading Program offers tutoring services to K-9 students who are…

Lakewood Camping Resort debuts High Steppin’ Country’s 42nd summer season on June 19

June 18, 2018

Visitors to the Grand Strand will be able to enjoy another year of Lakewood Camping Resort’s High Steppin’ Country concert. The 42nd annual season opens on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at…

Actian moves into Endeavor coworking space

June 18, 2018

Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces its newest private office member, Actian, a company that provides hybrid data management, cloud integrations and analytics solutions…

Michael Allen, procurement and construction attorney with Pope Flynn, appointed to Charleston County Community Development Advisory Committee

June 18, 2018

Michael Allen, an attorney in the procurement and construction practice of Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance, governmental law, and procurement and construction, has been appointed to…

Two South Carolinians selected to help advise U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

June 18, 2018

A Clemson University professor who is close to finishing a sabbatical with Amazon is one of two South Carolinians selected to serve on a nationwide committee that advises U.S. Commerce…

Habitat for Humanity dedicates seventh CEO Build home

June 18, 2018

More than 30 local business leaders dedicated a home on Friday, June 15 as part of the seventh Habitat for Humanity CEO Build in the Grace Point Community. The annual…

Joyner Commercial announces June transactions

June 18, 2018

Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate professionals. Michael…

Greenville conservative leaders backing Timmons in Congressional race

June 18, 2018

A wide array of Greenville conservative political leaders have publicly endorsed William Timmons in the GOP Primary for the Fourth Congressional District on June 26th. This impressive list of leaders…

Save the Date: JerryFest 2018 – October 7

June 18, 2018

A Celebration of the Life and Art of Jerry Garcia For over a decade, local musicians have organized JerryFest to commemorate rock guitarist and music industry icon, Jerry Garcia.  The…

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class announcement – June 25-27

June 18, 2018

The Lexington Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) training class which will be taught by officers who are ALSO certified R.A.D. Instructors. The…

Bourbon presents The 2018 Great American Whiskey Fair – October 18

June 18, 2018

Join Whiskey lovers from around the world on the evening of October 18th at the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley St. in Columbia SC  for the LARGEST whiskey tasting in the…

BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid changes name to Healthy Blue℠

June 18, 2018

New name strengthens the focus on members and a vision for the future Effective July 1, 2018, BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid — a South Carolina Medicaid managed care plan — is changing its…

Richland County welcomed hundreds of firefighters for training conferences

June 18, 2018

Hoses, helmets and rubber boots abounded in Richland County this week as hundreds of firefighters from across the state visited the Capital County to take part in two simultaneous conferences.…

Top Grossing Movies – June 18

June 18, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore     Week of 06/15/2018 to 06/21/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Incredibles 2 PG Disney 1 4,410  $182,687,905  $182,687,905…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation – May 2018

June 18, 2018

Unemployment rate declines to 4.0 percent, payroll employment gained 1,800 South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent from 4.2 percent in April as unemployment fell by 5,431…

Coker College President accepts four-year contract

June 18, 2018

Coker College President Dr. Robert L. Wyatt has accepted a new four-year contract offered by the college’s Board of Trustees, confirming his leadership through 2022. “We are extremely pleased and…

“Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area” to host town hall meeting and seeks public input on planning process early findings – June 26, August 28 & 29

June 18, 2018

One Columbia for Arts & History, which advises, amplifies and advocates for the unified arts and history community, announces that, as a part of “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the…

Carolina Metal Finishing to expand Lee County operations

June 18, 2018

Family-operated company creating 20 new jobs in Bishopville, S.C. . Carolina Metal Finishing, a leader in powder coating and custom metal finishing, is expanding its existing operations in Lee County.…

International Vitamin Corporation expanding operations in South Carolina

June 18, 2018

Company produces high quality dietary supplements, plus nutritional, prescription and OTC products, for leading U.S. and global retailers and contract customers International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), which produces high quality dietary…