Pelion Middle teachers named National Geographic ambassadors

May 18, 2018

Pelion Middle’s Laura D. Beckham and Brandy V. Wood have not only empowered their students to use geography to solve problems, but they will also train other educators in the…

Salvation Army seeking financial support for summer day camps program

May 18, 2018

The Salvation Army of the Midlands will provide day camp for children in the 1st through 5th grade for six weeks this summer. Day camp will start on June 11…

Sowell Gray Robinson named as ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation

May 18, 2018

The 2018 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has ranked Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Lafitte, LLC among…

Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke to lead South Carolina Bar

May 17, 2018

Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke will be installed as the 2018-19 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 24, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at Wild Dunes on…

New York Life announces grant to the International African American Museum

May 17, 2018

New York Life has announced a $100,000 grant to the International African American Museum (IAAM) to support the development of the museum, including its Center for Family History, which is…

Hughes Agency announces new director of finance and human resources and new account executive

May 17, 2018

Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the additions of Michelle Walker as director of finance and human resources and Emily…

4th Annual LEAD Greenville County Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast

May 17, 2018

Friday, May 18th – 6-9AM | Tommy’s Ham House 214 RUTHERFORD ST • GREENVILLE, SC 29609 Over 400+ daily drawing Prizes, Valor Bags, and Free Offers valued at over $75,000+ funded by 100+ local…

Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total

May 17, 2018

Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…

Local developer builds Marriott hotel in North Charleston

May 17, 2018

Clancy Cipkala, managing partner and CEO of Solara Hospitality based in South Carolina announced the construction of a new 138-room Courtyard by Marriott in North Charleston. “The strengthening local economy…

JTEKT expanding its Oconee County Koyo Bearings operations

May 17, 2018

Automotive Supplier Investing $19.4 Million to Create 56 New Jobs JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing…

Areas of Progress – May 17

May 17, 2018

Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy.       Conway lights up The…

Keith Mulvaney joins The Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

May 17, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Keith Mulvaney has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Mulvaney moved from Syracuse, NY to Greenville, SC…

Liberty Fellowship now taking nominations for its next class of Fellows

May 17, 2018

Liberty Fellowship is taking nominations through July 1 for its 15th Class of Fellows. Each year, high-impact leaders in South Carolina who are ready to apply their talents and expertise to move…

Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards

May 17, 2018

Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…

Brightway Insurance to open its first agency near Columbia

May 17, 2018

Brightway, The Sunnyside Agency will open in Elgin, S.C., Monday, May 21. Brightway Insurance opened its first agency in the Palmetto State last year. With Monday’s opening, there will be five Brightway Insurance…

Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation

May 17, 2018

Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University have appointed Dr. Brian Powell to a joint faculty position to advance research on environmental remediation and radioactive waste disposal. In this position, Dr. Powell…

Colliers International welcomes Melissa Brewington to accounting team

May 17, 2018

Colliers International announced that Melissa Brewington has joined the accounting team in Columbia as a Property Accountant. In this role, she is responsible for providing the company’s clients with detailed…

Michael Weaver elected President of South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association

May 17, 2018

McNair announced that Michael Weaver has been elected President of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (SCBLA), which has more than 200 members across the state. Michael will serve a one…

Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost

May 17, 2018

Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…

Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards

May 17, 2018

Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…

Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost

May 17, 2018

Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…

John Harris Body Shops to hold grand opening

May 16, 2018

John Harris Body Shops invites you to celebrate the grand opening of our new Summerville location on June 6, 2018 at 12 p.m. John Harris Body Shops is a veteran and…

New member elected to MUSC Board of Trustees

May 16, 2018

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) welcomes W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D., to the MUSC Board of Trustees, effective May 2. Brown represents the 6th Congressional district of South Carolina,…

Sysco funds the expansion of the Lowcountry Food Bank produce cooler

May 16, 2018

Sysco formally announced today funding to the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) for the expansion of its produce cooler at the LCFB. Additional produce cooler space will enable the LCFB to…

Nexton improves accessibility with opening of Nexton Parkway and Interchange 197

May 16, 2018

The completion of the Exit 197 interchange and Nexton Parkway provides more accessibility and convenience to the residents of Nextonwho want to live, commute and shop. The new interchange and five…

Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation

May 16, 2018

Dr. Brian Powell, Fjeld Professor of Nuclear Environmental Engineering and Science, joins Savannah River National Lab to conduct research in environmental remediation and disposal of legacy nuclear waste AIKEN, S.C.…

Tin Roof reinvents Music Farm Columbia as “The Senate,” with plans for 30% increase in bookings

May 16, 2018

Tin Roof, which leases the property housing Music Farm in Columbia and operates the current venue in a joint relationship with Music Farm in Charleston, is reinventing the venue as…

Richland One teacher named SC’s 2018 Outstanding Biology Teacher

May 16, 2018

Dale Jacobs is passionate about learning and loves to share her passion for biology with her students. The Lower Richland High School teacher was recently named 2018 Outstanding Biology Teacher in…

Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors

May 16, 2018

Chesterfield County School District’s Superintendent, Dr. J. Harrison Goodwin, has been named the 2019 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Richland School District Two’s Chief Instructional Officer, Mrs. Nancy…

Rhythmlink International honored as Silver Stevie Award Winner in 2018 American Business Awards

May 16, 2018

Rhythmlink’s New MR Conditional*/CT Quick Connect System™ has been recognized as one of the top new innovative products (in the Health & Pharmaceuticals market). Rhythmlink International was named the winner…

Southern Visions Real Estate announces sale of Main Street lot in Lexington

May 16, 2018

  Southern Visions Real Estate announces the sale of a 1.4 acre lot located at 116 East Main Street, Lexington, in the heart of Lexington.  Southern Visions agent, Chris Farley, represented the…

ReWa selects Daniel P. Johnson as new Director of Information Technology

May 16, 2018

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has selected Daniel P. Johnson as the new Director of Information Technology. Johnson’s many accomplishments include the delivery of an IT Risk Assessment for a major…

“Hop-In” obtains a new twist for Thursday afternoons

May 16, 2018

Locally Epic and Stories of The Upstate Podcast have banded together to announce a new type of ride experience starting Thursday, May 17 called, “Hop-In Unplugged.” Locals and visitors of…

Julie Marks joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

May 16, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Julie Marks has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a member of the Toates Team. Marks, a Pennsylvania native, made…

Newly-designed Richland Library Wheatley officially reopens

May 16, 2018

  After a little less than one year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Wheatley location on Wednesday, May 16 and inviting the community to take…

Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Rachel DeBacker, AIA, LEED AP to the firm

May 16, 2018

  Studio 2LR announced that Rachel DeBacker has joined our design team. Ms. DeBacker is an award winning architect who earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University…

Three new members seated on the SCDOT Commission

May 16, 2018

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission will have three new members seated in time for the next monthly meetings scheduled for May 16 and 17 in Columbia. These…

Carolina Springs Middle’s ‘Mom’ wins state award

May 16, 2018

Carolina Springs Middle’s Jill A. Ford is the newest recipient of the Betty Blanton Educational Office Professional of the Year award from the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals.…

Colonial Life launches Spanish-language consumer website

May 16, 2018

The enhanced site will be a valuable resource to a growing population Spanish-speaking consumers can now learn more about healthy living, employee benefits, and other workplace issues on a new…

CBRE’s Martin Moore awarded the CRE® credential from The Counselors of Real Estate®

May 16, 2018

Martin Moore, a senior vice president with CBRE, has been awarded the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) credential by The Counselors of Real Estate, an international group of high profile…

SC Aerospace welcomes four new partners into industry cluster initiative

May 16, 2018

SC Aerospace, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, welcomes four new additions to its public-private partnership: Lockheed Martin Toray Composite Resources Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) As…

Carolina Springs Middle’s ‘Mom’ wins state award

May 16, 2018

Carolina Springs Middle’s Jill A. Ford is the newest recipient of the Betty Blanton Educational Office Professional of the Year award from the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals.…

CBRE’s Martin Moore awarded the CRE® credential from The Counselors of Real Estate®

May 16, 2018

Martin Moore, a senior vice president with CBRE, has been awarded the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) credential by The Counselors of Real Estate, an international group of high profile…

NAI Avant closes ±6,500 square foot Lexington retail building

May 16, 2018

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of a ±6,500 square foot retail building at 5541 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington, SC. Senior broker Ben Kelly represented the seller, Grand…

Newly-designed Richland Library Wheatley officially reopens

May 16, 2018

  After a little less than one year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Wheatley location on Wednesday, May 16 and inviting the community to take…

Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Rachel DeBacker, AIA, LEED AP to the firm

May 16, 2018

  Studio 2LR announced that Rachel DeBacker has joined our design team. Ms. DeBacker is an award winning architect who earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University…

Tin Roof reinvents Music Farm Columbia as “The Senate,” with plans for 30% increase in bookings

May 16, 2018

Tin Roof, which leases the property housing Music Farm in Columbia and operates the current venue in a joint relationship with Music Farm in Charleston, is reinventing the venue as…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grants

May 15, 2018

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, which…

Kevin McCarrell selected to South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association Board

May 15, 2018

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that M. Kevin McCarrell has been selected to the 2018-2019 South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (SCBLA) board of directors. McCarrell is a partner in the…

Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands

May 15, 2018

Wells Fargo presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo invest in our children,…