David M. Ross joins SC Bar as Executive Director

May 3, 2018

South Carolina Bar President Babs Warner has announced that David M. Ross has accepted the position of executive director. Ross replaces executive director Bob Wells upon his retirement after 33…

Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility

May 3, 2018

Company Investing $40 Million in Existing Operations Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company…

Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility

May 3, 2018

Company Investing $40 Million in Existing Operations Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company…

Wildcats win regional community service award

May 3, 2018

Lexington High School’s Students In Action team recently won a regional community service award for putting others ahead of themselves. LHS received the Most Outstanding Team award for the Midlands…

Lizard’s Thicket Chair awarded Order of the Palmetto

May 3, 2018

Robert “Bobby” E. Williams, Chair of Lizard’s Thicket, the 41-year-old, family-owned and operated restaurant specializing in traditional Southern fare with 15 locations in South Carolina, was awarded the Order of…

EQT completes purchase of majority stake in Spirit Communications

May 3, 2018

Combination of Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks Will Create a Super-Regional Fiber Bandwidth Provider Operating in Nine States in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Lumos Networks Corp. (“Lumos”) and Spirit Communications (“Spirit”) announced…

Four Moore & Van Allen attorneys named South Carolina 2018 Super Lawyers

May 3, 2018

Moore & Van Allen PLLC announced that four attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers’ 2018 list of top attorneys in South Carolina. These attorneys are located in the firm’s…

Beth Smith-Pollom joins Colliers International | South Carolina Real Estate Managements Services

May 3, 2018

Colliers International | South Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Beth Smith-Pollom as Property Manager in its office in Columbia. Smith-Pollom joins the Real Estate Management Services (REMS)…

Seven Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected as 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®

May 3, 2018

Seven Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been named 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® for work in their respective practice areas.  “Collins & Lacy attorneys…

Seven Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected as 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®

May 3, 2018

Seven Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been named 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® for work in their respective practice areas.  “Collins & Lacy attorneys…

Greenville Chamber and CommunityWorks name Engenius Small Business Champion of the Year

May 3, 2018

Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, was named the Small Business Champion of the Year at the Greenville Chamber and CommunityWorks’ Excellence in Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards…

Lizard’s Thicket Chair awarded Order of the Palmetto

May 3, 2018

Robert “Bobby” E. Williams, Chair of Lizard’s Thicket, the 41-year-old, family-owned and operated restaurant specializing in traditional Southern fare with 15 locations in South Carolina, was awarded the Order of…

LS3P’S Columbia office recognizes new Associate

May 3, 2018

LS3P congratulates Interior Designer Paul Domlyn, NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED AP, who was recently recognized as an Associate in the firm. Domlyn, who joined the firm in 2017, has a diverse…

Museum renovations to emphasize art experience

May 3, 2018

Columbia’s Museum of Art will be an interactive place for visitors to “experience art” when current renovations are completed this year, said executive director Della Watkins, pictured with Rotarians Trey…

National Salvation Army Week – May 21-27

May 3, 2018

The Salvation Army of the Midlands will be celebrating National Salvation Army Week from Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27. We will be hosting several special events through the…

Wildcats win regional community service award

May 3, 2018

Lexington High School’s Students In Action team recently won a regional community service award for putting others ahead of themselves. LHS received the Most Outstanding Team award for the Midlands…

Greenville Chamber and CommunityWorks name Engenius Small Business Champion of the Year

May 2, 2018

Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, was named the Small Business Champion of the Year at the Greenville Chamber and CommunityWorks’ Excellence in Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards…

Museum renovations to emphasize art experience

May 2, 2018

Columbia’s Museum of Art will be an interactive place for visitors to “experience art” when current renovations are completed this year, said executive director Della Watkins, pictured with Rotarians Trey…

Chamber announces graduates of Leadership Beaufort Class of 2018

May 2, 2018

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the graduates of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2018. The Chamber also encourages others to apply for the upcoming Class of 2019.  …

Brian Kirk named lead of Elliott Davis’ Cybersecurity Practice

May 2, 2018

Industry leader brings more than 25 years of experience in Information Technology Elliott Davis, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services providers in the Southeast, announces that Brian…

GSSM Alumni recognize the 2018 Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient

May 2, 2018

Kevin Short is a leader and dynamic science teacher, serving as an AP and Honors Biology teacher, department chair and science liaison at Charleston County School of the Arts. Kevin was…

City of West Columbia to host Art on State in conjunction with May State Street Art Crawl – May 4

May 2, 2018

The City of West Columbia invites you to Art on State in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl on the 100 Block of State Street on Friday, May 4, from 6…

Tribe513 relocating its corporate headquarters to Greer

May 2, 2018

Tribe513, a faith-based, independent medical group consisting of Parkside Pediatrics, Brio Internal Medicine, Vida Gynecology and the Breastfeeding Center of Greenville has announced that it will be relocating its corporate…

R2I2 educator recognized with Lemelson-MIT Excite Award

May 2, 2018

R2I2 EDUCATOR RECOGNIZED WITH LEMELSON-MIT EXCITE AWARD COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) educator, Kirstin Bullington, was recently awarded a Lemelson-MIT Excite Award. This award is given…

​​Experienced Charleston realtor Adam Edwards joins The Cassina Group

May 2, 2018

​Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate firm, The Cassina Group, has hired experienced​ Realtor Adam Edwards. He will be based at the company’s downtown office at 132 East Bay St. “I am…

​​Experienced Charleston realtor Adam Edwards joins The Cassina Group

May 2, 2018

​Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate firm, The Cassina Group, has hired experienced​ Realtor Adam Edwards. He will be based at the company’s downtown office at 132 East Bay St. “I am…

Fill the Red Truck – May 19-20

May 2, 2018

The City of Columbia Animal Services Department needs help filling up their red truck with supplies for the shelter. Animal lovers are encouraged to drop off pet supplies at the…

Dustin Scott becomes Certified Public Accountant

May 2, 2018

Palmetto Tax Advocates announced that Dustin Scott has passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and is now a CPA. Scott is an accountant with undergraduate and master’s degrees in…

School District Five leaders named Magnet Schools of America Superintendent, Principal of the Year

May 2, 2018

Two Lexington-Richland School District Five leaders have earned national titles. Dr. Stephen Hefner has been named National Superintendent of the Year by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), while Spring Hill…

Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to help donate items for foster children

May 2, 2018

May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), a provider of foster…

Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 3

May 2, 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.   South Carolinians Saving More for College…

Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 3

May 2, 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.   South Carolinians Saving More for College…

The COMET welcomes its new Director

May 2, 2018

The COMET is proud to announce and welcome John Andoh as the new Executive Director of the Central Midlands Transit Authority (The COMET).  Andoh will be responsible for the administration…

The COMET welcomes its new Director

May 2, 2018

The COMET is proud to announce and welcome John Andoh as the new Executive Director of the Central Midlands Transit Authority (The COMET).  Andoh will be responsible for the administration…

Southern First Bank hires new executive for Columbia, SC team

May 2, 2018

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce that J. Brian Blackwelder has joined the bank as Senior Vice President and Team Leader in…

Melissa Morales joins Southern Community Services as chief financial officer

May 2, 2018

Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC –accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, announces the appointment of Melissa Morales as the company’s chief financial officer. With…

HR manager, author & vocalist joins Rotary

May 2, 2018

Dr. Daniel Moses (left in photo) was inducted into Capital Rotary Club by his sponsor, club president Blake DuBose, in late April. Moses, a native of Hartsville, SC, received graduate…

Milliken & Company named one of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers by Forbes

May 2, 2018

Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical and floor covering manufacturing expertise, is honored to be named among America’s Best Mid-Size Employers in 2018. Compiled by…

High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson wins CommunityWorks’ Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year

May 2, 2018

Tammy Johnson, High Spirits Hospitality’s president and CEO, was named the Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year by CommunityWorks Tuesday night. A native of Houston, Johnson has been making an…

Elmore Goldsmith attorneys recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’

May 2, 2018

Four attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2018. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice and less…

New Doctors Care offers convenient services for USC, Five Points, downtown residents

May 2, 2018

Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest center in Columbia – the company’s 54th location in South…

ABC of the Carolinas continues tradition with 9th annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia

May 2, 2018

  The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas held its ninth annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia in April. Each spring, about 100 ABC members – representing…

ABC of the Carolinas continues tradition with 9th annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia

May 2, 2018

  The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas held its ninth annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia in April. Each spring, about 100 ABC members – representing…

HR manager, author & vocalist joins Rotary

May 2, 2018

Dr. Daniel Moses (left in photo) was inducted into Capital Rotary Club by his sponsor, club president Blake DuBose, in late April. Moses, a native of Hartsville, SC, received graduate…

Melissa Morales joins Southern Community Services as chief financial officer

May 2, 2018

Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC –accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, announces the appointment of Melissa Morales as the company’s chief financial officer. With…

Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to help donate items for foster children

May 2, 2018

May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), a provider of foster…

Southern First Bank hires new executive for Columbia, SC team

May 2, 2018

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce that J. Brian Blackwelder has joined the bank as Senior Vice President and Team Leader in…

Women in Philanthropy hosts its 15th Annual Power of the Purse on May 3 to raise money for women and children in the Midlands

May 2, 2018

United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy hosts the 15th Annual Power of the Purse event Thursday, May 3, 5:30 p.m. at 701 Whaley to raise money to support…

State of travel and tourism to be highlighted during North Myrtle Beach Chamber’s annual marketing summit

May 1, 2018

The state of travel and tourism in South Carolina is stronger than ever, and presenters will discuss just what this means for the Grand Strand at the North Myrtle Beach…

Gurry Roberts Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

May 1, 2018

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Gurry Roberts as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. From an early age, Gurry’s parents instilled an appreciation of owning property in him.…