Duck Derby 2018 achieved record breaking attendance

May 10, 2018

The 14th Annual Reedy Falls Duck Derby accomplished a new record this past weekend. For the first time in the event’s history, participants adopted all 10,000 yellow rubber ducks. Having…

“Hop In” rides are coming to Greenville with Locally Epic’s help

May 10, 2018

Getting around the picturesque downtown Greenville is about to get easier. Locally Epic is partnering with Rogers EV and Star EV to use an electric LSV vehicle that will pick…

Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 10

May 10, 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.  . . . .…

GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award

May 10, 2018

Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…

Complete PR’s “The Buzz” wins third consecutive Award

May 10, 2018

Following two fresh wins from Muse Creative Awards and Hermes Awards, Complete Public Relations has added yet another award under their belt for the company’s blog “The Buzz.” The South…

Endeavor hires Alan Grubbs as the coworking space’s new community manager

May 10, 2018

Grubbs brings strong technology and creative industries experience to support Endeavor members Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that Alan Grubbs has been hired…

Rotary contributes to polio eradication effort

May 10, 2018

Rotary clubs worldwide are the heart and soul of an unprecedented effort to eradicate polio, an effort leading to a 99% drop in cases of the once-widespread disease. Capital Rotary…

Wartime chaplain building CIU’s chaplaincy program

May 10, 2018

By Thomas S. Mullikin   In the wake of a marked rise in both mental health and spiritual well-being issues – and a dearth of Christian outreach programs to deal…

GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award

May 10, 2018

Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…

Rotary contributes to polio eradication effort

May 10, 2018

Rotary clubs worldwide are the heart and soul of an unprecedented effort to eradicate polio, an effort leading to a 99% drop in cases of the once-widespread disease. Capital Rotary…

Wartime chaplain building CIU’s chaplaincy program

May 10, 2018

By Thomas S. Mullikin   In the wake of a marked rise in both mental health and spiritual well-being issues – and a dearth of Christian outreach programs to deal…

School District Five names new principal of Chapin High School

May 9, 2018

Veteran school administrator Michael Ames has been named the next principal of Chapin High School. Ames has been principal of Edisto High School since 2016, and previously served as an…

School District Five names new director of adult education

May 9, 2018

Veteran school administrator Paula Wright has been named the new director of adult education for Lexington-Richland School District Five. Wright has served as assistant principal for instruction at Chapin High…

Columbia Water invites customers to ‘Protect the Source’ during 2018 Drinking Water Week

May 9, 2018

Columbia Water today kicked off this year’s Drinking Water Week with an invitation to “Protect the Source” throughout our water service territory. Columbia Water, the American Water Works Association and the water…

Richland One announces principal appointment

May 9, 2018

Richland One announces that Linda Pratt has been appointed to serve as principal of Carver-Lyon Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year. Pratt previously served as principal of Holiday Hill…

Richland County staffs recycling drop-off site on Clemson Road

May 9, 2018

Richland County is staffing the recycling collection site on Clemson Road to help reduce illegal dumping and keep the location tidy. The collection site, located at 900 Clemson Road in…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area:

May 9, 2018

PrimeLending leased 8,013 sq.ft. of office space at 750 Executive Center Dr., Greenville, SC. Laura Harmon handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant.

Mother and Daughter Graduate Together, Begin New Phases of Their Lives

May 9, 2018

May 7 was a bittersweet day for Regina Wherry, 52, and Jasmine Brotemarkte, 22, a mother and daughter from Anderson who spent the last two years as Tri-County Technical College…

Folly Association of Business donates $25,000 from festivals to local charities and the City of Folly Beach

May 9, 2018

The Folly Association of Business (FAB) is honored to donate $25,000 in proceeds from the three FAB hosted events that have taken place so far this year: the New Year’s…

Junior League of Columbia awards $150,000 to Greater Midlands non-profits

May 9, 2018

The Junior League of Columbia has awarded a total of $150,000 to Greater Midlands non-profits that proposed transformational projects and initiatives addressing poverty and basic needs of children and families…

Statewide High School Competition awards $6,000 in seed money to teen entrepreneurs

May 9, 2018

Three students from Charleston place in competition, with top two winning additional grand prize trip to NYC. Thirty six South Carolina high school students stepped into the shoes of entrepreneurs…

Mayor Tecklenburg Urges County Council to Move Forward with Pitchfork Plan for Johns Island

May 9, 2018

Today, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg sent a letter to Charleston County Council Chairman Vic Rawl urging County Council to move forward with plans to “fund, design, and construct both…

For Second Straight Year, North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Wins Crisis Communication and Issues Management Award

May 9, 2018

At this year’s South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) annual Mercury Awards, the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB claimed the top honors…

Citadel Board of Visitors appoints Sams as interim president

May 9, 2018

Lt. Gen. John Sams to lead until new president, Walters, can join the college The Citadel Board of Visitors named Lt. Gen. John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Ret.) as interim president effective…

CBRE’s Chip Shealy, SIOR, achieves designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®

May 9, 2018

Chip Shealy, a vice president with CBRE, has achieved the SIOR Office Specialist designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®…

YMCA of Greenville raises record-breaking $1.2 million for annual scholarship campaign

May 9, 2018

  2018 annual campaign total is the largest amount raised in YMCA of Greenville’s history YMCA of Greenville announces that it has raised a record-breaking $1,205,982 for its annual scholarship…

Betsy Gray named among top ten Super Lawyers for 2018 in South Carolina

May 9, 2018

Super Lawyers® once again named Sowell Gray Robinson member Betsy Gray as one of the top ten attorneys in South Carolina. This marks the sixth time she has received this…

Betsy Gray named among top ten Super Lawyers for 2018 in South Carolina

May 9, 2018

Super Lawyers® once again named Sowell Gray Robinson member Betsy Gray as one of the top ten attorneys in South Carolina. This marks the sixth time she has received this…

CBRE’s Chip Shealy, SIOR, achieves designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®

May 9, 2018

Chip Shealy, a vice president with CBRE, has achieved the SIOR Office Specialist designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®…

Pennsylvania student named Presidential International Scholar

May 8, 2018

“Para ti” are two simple Spanish words that mean “for you.” They may be simple words, but they are powerful and inspiring to Lydia Estes, a Wofford College sophomore who…

Watson Tate Savory wins three AIA South Carolina design awards

May 8, 2018

  Watson Tate Savory (WTS) is delighted to report that our projects received three design awards from the SC chapter of the American Institute of Architects on April 19, at…

Melissa Dunn named Director of Education for United Way of the Midlands

May 8, 2018

United Way of the Midlands named Melissa Dunn as Director of Education within the organization’s community impact department. Dunn’s role as Director of Education includes managing the organization’s recently released…

Anna Rice joins Complete Public Relations

May 8, 2018

Complete Public Relations has added Anna Rice as a summer intern. Rice will graduate from Clemson University in the spring of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in visual art and…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading firm in 2018 Chambers USA

May 8, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Corporate/Mergers &…

NAI Charleston grows firm with brokerage duo Jack Owens and Lauren Anderson

May 8, 2018

  Jack Owens and Lauren Anderson   NAI Charleston announced that the brokerage team of Jack Owens, CCIM and Lauren Anderson have joined the firm as Broker and Associate. Owens…

Max Sparwasser Law Firm, LLC welcomes two summer clerks

May 8, 2018

Max Sparwasser Law Firm, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Yianni N. Sarris and Dawson J. Shuman as the newest summer clerks at the firm. Yianni Sarris is…

LICS announces a name change

May 8, 2018

After 40 years of service to the Lexington County community, the local nonprofit hub of care, Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS), announces a name change to Mission Lexington. The change…

SCSBA receives Medallion Award for Regional Advocacy Initiative

May 8, 2018

The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association celebrated the effectiveness programs and projects from across the state at its annual Rewards for Excellence awards ceremony on…

Pendleton Place names Jed Dews as new Executive Director

May 8, 2018

Succession Plan leads to internal change in leadership After implementing an agency succession plan, Pendleton Place is proud to announce Jed Dews as the new Executive Director. For more than…

Watson Tate Savory wins three AIA South Carolina design awards

May 8, 2018

  Watson Tate Savory (WTS) is delighted to report that our projects received three design awards from the SC chapter of the American Institute of Architects on April 19, at…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading firm in 2018 Chambers USA

May 8, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Corporate/Mergers &…

LICS announces a name change

May 8, 2018

After 40 years of service to the Lexington County community, the local nonprofit hub of care, Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS), announces a name change to Mission Lexington. The change…

Melissa Dunn named Director of Education for United Way of the Midlands

May 8, 2018

United Way of the Midlands named Melissa Dunn as Director of Education within the organization’s community impact department. Dunn’s role as Director of Education includes managing the organization’s recently released…

NAI Avant consummates ±4.12 acre Lexington land sale

May 8, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±4.12 acres of land on Dreher Street in Lexington, SC. The property, located just off the intersection of North Lake Drive and Columbia Avenue,…

SCSBA receives Medallion Award for Regional Advocacy Initiative

May 8, 2018

The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association celebrated the effectiveness programs and projects from across the state at its annual Rewards for Excellence awards ceremony on…

Spinx opens newest store in Summerville

May 7, 2018

SPINX, the Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retailer, opened its newest store at 845 Jedburg Road in Summerville on May 3, 2018. The 11th new-to-industry SPINX location in the Lowcountry region,…

Lowcountry on the Table releases findings from pilot program

May 7, 2018

Lowcountry on the Table, a community-wide conversation about issues that matter in the Lowcountry, is pleased to share findings from a successful pilot program launched on May 1. The initiative…

Beauty and the Beast – June 1-24

May 7, 2018

  Click Here to Purchase Tickets   Tickets are $35 for Adults, $33 for Seniors 65+, and $25 for Juniors 4-18. Beauty and the Beast is recommended for children and adults…

Join us as we launch the 35th Volume of the Emrys Journal!

May 7, 2018

Thursday, May 10, 2018, 6 pm to 9 pm Larkin’s Sawmill, 22 Graves Drive, Greenville, 29609 The event is free and open to the public, but please reserve your seat with…

Greenville Zoo to Present Conservation Lecture – May 10

May 7, 2018

WHO:           Greenville Zoo WHAT:          Conservation Lecture Series Jaguar Conservation: Connecting Communities and Scientists WHEN:          Thursday, May 10 7 p.m. WHERE:        The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College Street WHY:            The Greenville Zoo is proud…