Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event

May 15, 2018

The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 3 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…

Taylor Named Greenville Area Development Corporation PR and social media intern for summer 2018

May 15, 2018

The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Abbie Taylor as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for Summer 2018. A resident of Greenville, Abbie attended JL…

NAI Charleston facilitates $1.425 million investment sale of free-standing retail building in Mt. Pleasant

May 15, 2018

NAI Charleston is pleased to announce Associates Andrew Batkins and Elliot Calhoun facilitated the investment sale of the free-standing retail building at 1510 North Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant, SC.…

Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks announce network expansion of Express Cloud Access Service

May 15, 2018

The combination of Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks, a super-regional provider of fiber-bandwidth in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announced that Express Cloud Access service is now available across Spirit’s footprint…

The Escape Artist designs a new “room with a mission” for summer

May 15, 2018

Locally owned and operated adventure puzzle room, The Escape Artist, is adding a new room Friday, May 18. The latest addition called, Classified: A New Type of Challenge, is aimed…

NAI Avant closes ±24.13 acre Lexington land sale

May 15, 2018

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±24.13 acres of land located on Cannon Trail Road in Lexington, SC. Senior broker Gerald Steele represented the seller, Eleanor B…

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,…

NAI Avant closes ±10.69 acre Irmo land sale

May 15, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±10.69 acres of land located at 7182 Woodrow Street in Irmo, SC. This property is in the heart of Irmo and the Park Ridge…

Rawle Murdy wins National ADDY with innovative 3-D mailer

May 14, 2018

Rawle Murdy, an integrated marketing firm, has won a National ADDY Award in the Sales & Marketing Direct Mail, 3-D category. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, the American Advertising…

Furman University Board of Trustees approves faculty promotions, tenure; four new members to join board

May 14, 2018

During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 13 faculty members; four new members will join the board July 1. The trustees also granted…

Spartanburg Community College honors 2018 State Service Award recipients and retirees

May 14, 2018

Spartanburg Community College recently honored employees and retirees for their years of service to South Carolina and the College, as well as individuals who have been selected for special honors…

SCRA and SBA sign alliance agreement

May 14, 2018

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Carolina District and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) formalized their partnership today by signing a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM). The signing ceremony…

Three HSB attorneys named to leadership roles with SC Bar Young Lawyers Division

May 14, 2018

Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been elected to leadership positions with the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division. Mary Cothonneau Eldridge, an associate in our Columbia office, will serve as…

SAFE Federal Credit Union names new managers at three branches

May 14, 2018

SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands, has named new managers at three branches in Sumter and Lugoff. All of the new branch managers were…

Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney on Super Lawyer list 11th consecutive year

May 14, 2018

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Kristine Cato has been selected for the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. This is the 11th…

Springhart and Wiggins welcomed to SC Launch Board

May 14, 2018

SC Launch, Inc. announces the appointment of Dr. Patrick Springhart and Mr. Stephen Wiggins to the SC Launch Board of Directors. The addition of Springhart and Wiggins expands the board…

Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine

May 14, 2018

By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD   Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…

NASA astronaut, administrator Charles Bolden gifts personal collection to USC

May 14, 2018

The personal archive of South Carolina astronaut and retired NASA administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. has found a new home at the University of South Carolina. The Charles F. Bolden…

NC-based mineral store expands with second Charleston location

May 14, 2018

NAI Charleston announced that Cornerstone Minerals is expanding with a second downtown Charleston location. Cornerstone Minerals will occupy ±1,195 square feet of space in Suite 103 at 36 North Market…

Caldwell Commercial represents owner in lease of 1010 Bankton Circle

May 14, 2018

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the owner in the lease of 5,005 SF of space at 1010 Bankton Circle, Suite 200 in Hanahan, SC.…

NAI Charleston assists Fresenius in expansion to Ladson, South Carolina

May 14, 2018

NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±7,500-square-foot lease of Class A warehouse-flex space at 8351 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in Ladson, SC. NAI Charleston represented the tenant, Fresenius…

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s call on women across Greenville, South Carolina to get involved in their community during National Women Build Week 2018

May 14, 2018

For the 11th year, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s are engaging women nationwide to work together to build Habitat homes during this year’s National Women Build Week from May 5-13.…

Wyche, P.A. recognized as a leading law firm by Chambers USA

May 14, 2018

Chambers USA (“Chambers”) has recognized Wyche and 10 of its attorneys in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Wyche’s Corporate/M&A, Litigation, Environment, and Real Estate…

Two new attorneys join Wyche, P.A.

May 14, 2018

Wyche, P.A. has added two new attorneys as it expands to meet growing client needs. Jeff Larson has joined as a Member and brings 12 years of corporate legal experience.…

Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners selected to 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list

May 14, 2018

The three founding partners from Gaffney Lewis & Edwards have been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no more than five percent…

FerebeeLane expands team with two full-time hires

May 14, 2018

Account and Social Influences teams gaining momentum at full-service marketing agency FerebeeLane (FL), a full-service marketing and branding agency located in downtown Greenville announced the addition of Lauren Verdi as…

Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney on Super Lawyer list 11th consecutive year

May 14, 2018

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Kristine Cato has been selected for the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. This is the 11th…

Greater Lexington Chamber to host Gov. McMaster for small business roundtable – May 30

May 14, 2018

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday, May 30 at noon at its facility on West Main Street in downtown Lexington for a…

Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine

May 14, 2018

By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD   Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…

SAFE Federal Credit Union names new managers at three branches

May 14, 2018

SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands, has named new managers at three branches in Sumter and Lugoff. All of the new branch managers were…

Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners selected to 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list

May 14, 2018

The three founding partners from Gaffney Lewis & Edwards have been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no more than five percent…

Three HSB attorneys named to leadership roles with SC Bar Young Lawyers Division

May 14, 2018

Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been elected to leadership positions with the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division. Mary Cothonneau Eldridge, an associate in our Columbia office, will serve as…

Carnival Cruise Line will offer first Cuba cruises from Charleston

May 11, 2018

Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its cruises to Cuba with the addition of 23 three- to five-day sailings to Havana in 2019-20 aboard five different ships departing from four convenient East Coast homeports –…

Meritor expanding Clarendon County manufacturing operations

May 11, 2018

Company Investing $5.2 Million in Assembly Line Upgrades Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle markets, is expanding its existing operations in Clarendon…

Four Midlands companies on the Forbes 500 list of the 2018 Best Employers in America

May 11, 2018

    BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is one of four Midlands companies named to the Forbes 500 list of the 2018 Best Employers in America. The others include the…

Three Xtra Inch 2018 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore Football Camps continue throughout South Carolina

May 11, 2018

Football camps and community health fairs offered to First Choice plan members and public at no charge The Xtra Inch, in partnership with the First Choice Medicaid health plan, will hold three…

Dominion Energy awards $1 million in grants to improve environment, encourage stewardship

May 11, 2018

Nearly 130 non-profit organizations and schools to share funding Grants support environmental education and stewardship initiatives in 12 states Since 2003, nearly $32 million donated to projects that protect and…

BIA announces Tour of Homes

May 11, 2018

The Building Industry of Central South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2018 Tour of Homes. The area’s largest scattered-site Open House of new construction homes, the annual Tour showcases…

Teens Take Town! at Town Theatre – May 19-20

May 11, 2018

TEENS TAKE TOWN Don’t miss a fantastic collection of song and dance from some of Town Theatre’s up-and-coming performers! With selections like “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman, “Brand…

Scott & Corley, P.A. Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, named to the 2018 Super Lawyers list

May 10, 2018

Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott, has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine and is a 2018 Super Lawyers selection for his work in the area of…

BIA announces Tour of Homes

May 10, 2018

The Building Industry of Central South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2018 Tour of Homes. The area’s largest scattered-site Open House of new construction homes, the annual Tour showcases…

School District Five announces associate principal at Irmo High School

May 10, 2018

School administrator Jay Clark has been named associate principal at Irmo High School. Clark will join Dr. Robin Hardy, who takes over as principal after David Riegel announced plans to…

School District Five announces Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year

May 10, 2018

Lexington-Richland School District Five announced its new Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year during a May 9 ceremony.     Ali Hendrick and Barrett Isbell   Ali…

More than 2,200 degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded at Midlands Technical College Commencement

May 10, 2018

Midlands Technical College (MTC) awarded more than 2,200 degrees, diplomas, and certificates to students from more than 100 academic programs during its commencement May 9, 2018, at the Colonial Life…

Bringing design to Devine

May 10, 2018

Devine Street is now even more beautiful with the addition of “wrapped” traffic light control boxes lining Columbia’s premier shopping district. This project is a joint effort between the Devine…

Corey Evans receives Tri-County Technical College’s Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence

May 10, 2018

Corey Evans, an instructor in the Humanities department who also teaches developmental English and college skills classes for the Comprehensive Studies department, was honored May 7 with the highest award…

Today is the beginning of next chapter in your lives, Boeing Executive tells Tri-County’s Class of 2018

May 10, 2018

Today is just the beginning of the next chapter in your lives, Tommy Preston, a Pickens County native who serves as director of National Strategy and Engagement and Government Operations…

Greenville Technical Charter High School is nationally recognized

May 10, 2018

In its 2018 review, U. S. News and World Report recognizes Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) as one of  its U. S. News Best High Schools. The Best High…

Denise Bailey receives Distinguished Alumni Award

May 10, 2018

When Denise Bailey graduated from Tri-County Technical College’s Accounting program in 2004, she narrowed her entry-level career options down to two areas in public accounting –tax or audit compliance. She…

Jackson hires Benedict Wikle, John Novelli

May 10, 2018

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Benedict Wikle as performance service specialist and John Novelli as courier. In his new…