SC Ports handles record container and finished vehicle volumes in March

April 12, 2018

South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest monthly container volume in its history, with 199,659 twenty foot-equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in March. The month was nearly 4 percent higher…

Jackson promotes Micah Manor to East Coast event manager

April 12, 2018

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has promoted Micah Manor to East Coast event manager. Manor joined Jackson in 2007 as…

The Cliffs adds three to executive leadership team

April 12, 2018

The Cliffs is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its executive leadership team: John Garcia as director of sales operations, Lauren Buckland as director of sales…

Collins & Lacy co-founder receives the state’s highest civilian honor

April 12, 2018

Collins & Lacy, P.C. is honored to announce that co-founder, Joel W. Collins, Jr., has received the Governor’s Order of the Palmetto award, the state’s highest civilian honor. Since 1971,…

Southland Log Homes plans grand opening of new South Carolina manufacturing facility

April 12, 2018

Southland Log Homes, America’s largest designer and manufacturer of log homes, has set the date for the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Saluda, SC for April 30,…

Collins & Lacy co-founder receives the state’s highest civilian honor

April 12, 2018

Collins & Lacy, P.C. is honored to announce that co-founder, Joel W. Collins, Jr., has received the Governor’s Order of the Palmetto award, the state’s highest civilian honor. Since 1971,…

NAI Avant consummates 444 acre recreational land sale

April 12, 2018

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±444 acres of land on Old Swamp Road near Saint Matthews, SC. The property, with frontage on the Congaree River, features…

Southland Log Homes plans grand opening of new South Carolina manufacturing facility

April 12, 2018

Southland Log Homes, America’s largest designer and manufacturer of log homes, has set the date for the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Saluda, SC for April 30,…

Jason Humphries named Executive Director of Insurance Solutions for South Carolina Federal Credit Union

April 11, 2018

Jason Humphries has been named the Executive Director of Insurance Solutions for South Carolina Federal Credit Union. In his new role, Humphries will lead the Insurance Solutions division of SCF…

Tasting Notes raises record $52,000

April 11, 2018

The South Carolina Philharmonic had its most successful fundraising event ever March 26, 2018, when the sixth annual Tasting Notes at the S.C. State Museum raised a net of more than $52,000.…

Greenville Little Theatre announces 2018-2019 season

April 11, 2018

Greenville Little Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director Allen McCalla and Producing Director Suzanne McCalla have announced the much anticipated 2018-2019 season. Featuring six MainStage productions in the beautiful 571-seat Charles E.…

Srikanth Pilla of Clemson University accepts Young Scientist award from Gov. Henry McMaster

April 11, 2018

Gov. Henry McMaster is honoring a Clemson University researcher who has quickly become a leader in the technology behind composite materials, part of a fast-growing industry that has brought South…

Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra announces auditions for 2018-2019 season

April 11, 2018

The Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO), a division of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, will be holding auditions for the 2018-2019 season on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Auditions will be held…

Columbia College recognizes alumnae for exceptional service

April 11, 2018

The Columbia College Alumnae Association recognized four alumnae for exceptional service to the College and their communities following the annual fashion show.  The fashion show is a traditional highlight of…

Clyburn announces $213 million of additional funding for disaster mitigation in South Carolina

April 11, 2018

As part of the supplemental disaster recovery funding following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, which was passed in February, Congress included additional disaster mitigation funds for South Carolina communities from 2015’s…

Clyburn announces $213 million of additional funding for disaster mitigation in South Carolina

April 11, 2018

As part of the supplemental disaster recovery funding following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, which was passed in February, Congress included additional disaster mitigation funds for South Carolina communities from 2015’s…

Gov. Henry McMaster names Mark Elam as the next Chairman of DHEC Board

April 11, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mark Elam as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control. Having formerly served as chief of staff and senior legal…

Gov. Henry McMaster names Mark Elam as the next Chairman of DHEC Board

April 11, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mark Elam as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control. Having formerly served as chief of staff and senior legal…

Bank of South Carolina Corporation announces first quarter earnings & dividend

April 11, 2018

The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, announced earnings of $1,612,230 or $0.32 basic and diluted per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 – an increase of 31.49% from earnings for the quarter ended March 31,…

Bank of South Carolina Corporation announces first quarter earnings & dividend

April 11, 2018

The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, announced earnings of $1,612,230 or $0.32 basic and diluted per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 – an increase of 31.49% from earnings for the quarter ended March 31,…

WREN mobilizes diverse leaders from across state at annual summit and Gubernatorial Forum

April 11, 2018

On April 9th-10th, 2018, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted its annual summit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and USC Alumni Center. Registrants had the opportunity to…

WREN mobilizes diverse leaders from across state at annual summit and Gubernatorial Forum

April 11, 2018

On April 9th-10th, 2018, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted its annual summit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and USC Alumni Center. Registrants had the opportunity to…

E-commerce brand Hushup + Hustle opens debut location in Towne Center

April 11, 2018

Signature Blender Bomb® Smoothie Shop is Brand’s First Brick and Mortar Store Local smoothie purveyor, Helen Hall of the Hushup + Hustle, is pleased to announce the debut of Hungry…

LHWH Advertising wins nine new international awards

April 11, 2018

LHWH Advertising & Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., won five Gold and four Rose Gold awards in the 2018 Muse Creative Awards competition. There were more than 1,350 submissions…

GADC to celebrate Greenville County economic development successes, present Chairman’s Award for Economic Impact

April 11, 2018

The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, will announce continuing strong job creation and…

FinTrust’s Reynolds awarded designation

April 11, 2018

FinTrust’s Jennifer Reynolds has been awarded with the CES™ (Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™) designation by the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF). This graduate-level designation is conferred upon candidates…

Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces three new associates

April 11, 2018

Quackenbush Architects + Planners is pleased to announce and welcome three new associates to its team — Mirjam Gerlach and Maria-Luz Torres, both intern architects, and Kyle Alston, graphic designer…

Lexington County residents to see savings on flood insurance premiums

April 11, 2018

Lexington County residents who have flood insurance can expect to see savings on their premiums soon after the County of Lexington was reclassified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency due…

Andy Markl becomes Rotary Paul Harris Fellow

April 11, 2018

Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose congratulates Andy Markl (left), the club’s most recent addition to the ranks of Paul Harris Fellows, signifying a $1,000 contribution to the Rotary Foundation. Paul…

Two Midlands students get Capital Rotary Scholarships

April 11, 2018

Capital Rotary is awarding scholarships to two college-bound Midlands students following 19 applicant interviews in late March.     Club members on the selection committee included (from left in photo)…

Employees from AMCOL Systems, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in patient experience analytics and revenue cycle optimization, chose to donate thousands of dollars to area charities in the first quarter of 2018

April 11, 2018

At the core of AMCOL Systems there is a very philanthropic spirit. Employees voluntarily opt to donate a comfortable amount from each paycheck to a separate Care to Share fund…

American Airlines to double aircraft size on Columbia-Dallas flights

April 11, 2018

American Airlines will double aircraft size and seating capacity on its flights between Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Dallas / Ft. Worth this summer. Effective June 7th, American will replace 76-seat…

Senior Resources promotes Bridget Winston to Director of Development

April 11, 2018

Senior Resources has named Bridget Winston as the agency’s Director of Development. In this role, Winston will oversee the agency’s fundraising, marketing, event planning and communications efforts. After growing up…

SCE&G to open Lake Murray Parks for 2018 recreation season

April 11, 2018

SCE&G’s two public parks at Lake Murray will open for the season on Wednesday, April 4. The boat-launch area on the Irmo side of the dam and the beach and…

Lexington and Richland waste pesticide collection events set

April 11, 2018

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with Lexington and Richland Counties to offer South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides.…

CHA awarded CoC funding for Homeless Programs

April 11, 2018

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) has successfully renewed three Continuum of Care (CoC) grants and has secured an additional…

Kids Day Superhero Challenge

April 11, 2018

Calling all superheroes! Put your superpowers to the test with a variety of games and activities to challenge your mental and physical strengths at the Kids Day Superhero Challenge on Saturday,…

County of Lexington 911 Communications and Dispatch Center receives national CALEA Accreditation

April 11, 2018

  The County of Lexington 911 Communications and Dispatch Center recently received its fourth consecutive Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation. However, this accomplishment is unlike others…

Lexington County residents to see savings on flood insurance premiums

April 11, 2018

Lexington County residents who have flood insurance can expect to see savings on their premiums soon after the County of Lexington was reclassified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency due…

NAI Avant closes ±402 acre Winnsboro land sale

April 11, 2018

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±402 acres of a recreational/timberland property located on South Cable Road near Winnsboro, SC. This turn key property boasts stunning views…

Palmetto Health Foundation Golf Classic – April 19-20

April 11, 2018

Palmetto Health Foundation Golf Classic, presented by Aflac, will be held April 19-20 in Columbia. For 28 years, proceeds have benefited Palmetto Health Cancer Centers, one of the largest cancer…

Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces three new associates

April 11, 2018

Quackenbush Architects + Planners is pleased to announce and welcome three new associates to its team — Mirjam Gerlach and Maria-Luz Torres, both intern architects, and Kyle Alston, graphic designer…

Two Midlands students get Capital Rotary Scholarships

April 11, 2018

Capital Rotary is awarding scholarships to two college-bound Midlands students following 19 applicant interviews in late March.     Club members on the selection committee included (from left in photo)…

Andy Markl becomes Rotary Paul Harris Fellow

April 11, 2018

Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose congratulates Andy Markl (left), the club’s most recent addition to the ranks of Paul Harris Fellows, signifying a $1,000 contribution to the Rotary Foundation. Paul…

County of Lexington 911 Communications and Dispatch Center receives national CALEA Accreditation

April 11, 2018

  The County of Lexington 911 Communications and Dispatch Center recently received its fourth consecutive Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation. However, this accomplishment is unlike others…

FinTrust’s Reynolds awarded designation

April 11, 2018

FinTrust’s Jennifer Reynolds has been awarded with the CES™ (Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™) designation by the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF). This graduate-level designation is conferred upon candidates…

Local marketer Holly Fisher earns StoryBrand Guide certification

April 10, 2018

Holly A. Fisher, CEO of Fisher Creative LLC, has been certified as a StoryBrand Guide, helping businesses and nonprofits clarify their message and create a marketing strategy that works. Fisher…

Assistant Chief Joseph Roberts named City of Charleston Interim Fire Chief

April 10, 2018

Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that Assistant Chief Joseph Roberts will serve as Interim Chief for the Charleston Fire Department, effective Saturday, April 7, 2018. The interim position became available last…

Laing Middle receives awards for STEM education excellence

April 10, 2018

Laing Middle School of Science and Technology continues to establish itself as one of the leading STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) middle schools in the nation. The International Technology…

J. Geiger Shading expanding operations in Charleston County

April 10, 2018

Window Shade Manufacturer Creating 26 New Jobs J. Geiger Shading, a provider of modern window shading, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment is projected…