Richland Two names the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year finalists

March 23, 2018

On Thursday, March 22, five teachers learned they are finalists for 2018-2019 Richland Two Teacher of the Year. The teachers and their schools are: Mary Kathryn Burbank, Catawba Trail Elementary…

Remarkable first tee shot planned for 10th annual Midlands charity golf tournament – April 16

March 23, 2018

Not long after the Masters Golf tournament wraps up this year, another golf tournament will be held in Columbia with a remarkable group of golfers set to take a shot…

SCAAA honors Lexington One administrators

March 23, 2018

Three Lexington District One administrators received accolades from the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association, while another earned a South Carolina High School League award recently. Superintendent Gregory D. Little, ED.D.,…

IWCE recognizes Avtec’s Benjamin Morgan as a next-generation leader

March 23, 2018

Avtec Inc., the nation’s leading independent provider of mission-critical Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) dispatch console systems, today announced that Software Engineer Benjamin Morgan is an IWCE Young Professionals Awards…

SCAAA honors Lexington One administrators

March 23, 2018

Three Lexington District One administrators received accolades from the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association, while another earned a South Carolina High School League award recently. Superintendent Gregory D. Little, ED.D.,…

‘Shark Tank’ finale for The Proving Ground set for March 29

March 22, 2018

The community is invited to cheer students and alumni of the University of South Carolina as they compete for startup prizes and support in The Proving Ground Thursday(March 29). Six competitors…

Richland Northeast Principal named Administrator of the Year

March 22, 2018

The South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) has named Richland Northeast High School Principal Dr. Sabrina Suber Administrator of the Year. Dr. Suber formally accepted the honor at the…

Fans invited to join the Fireflies at Fan Fest – March 25

March 22, 2018

The Columbia Fireflies invite all fans out to Spirit Communications Park for Fan Fest on Sunday, March 25 from noon to 3:00p.m. Fan Fest will be the first official event to kick…

Scholar to discuss race, disability, and the American Girl brand at USC Upstate- April 5th

March 22, 2018

Dr. Sami Schalk, assistant professor of gender and women’s studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will visit the USC Upstate campus on Thursday, April 5 where she will present “Race, Disability, and…

Celebrating “7 Decades of Nascar”at Darlington Raceway

March 22, 2018

Darlington Raceway is celebrating “7 Decades of NASCAR” for its Bojangles’ Southern 500 Throwback Weekend on Sept. 1-2. As part of the celebration, the track Too Tough To Tame is highlighting specific moments…

Celebrating “7 Decades of Nascar”at Darlington Raceway

March 22, 2018

Darlington Raceway is celebrating “7 Decades of NASCAR” for its Bojangles’ Southern 500 Throwback Weekend on Sept. 1-2. As part of the celebration, the track Too Tough To Tame is highlighting specific moments…

First on-demand storage company launches in Charleston

March 22, 2018

This April, STASH Storage will launch as the only on-demand storage business in Charleston, SC. The company looks to transform the approximately $30 billion traditional self-storage model by providing customers in the…

Locally Epic adding more fun to the 2018 Duck Derby with hat contest

March 22, 2018

The Kentucky Derby is known for its hats, and Locally Epic wants the Greenville Duck Derby known for it as well, but with a twist. Locally Epic is hosting the…

SC Ports reports record container volume through February

March 22, 2018

The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a fiscal year-to-date container volume record of over 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) handled since July. SCPA moved 168,480 TEUs during the…

SC Ports reports record container volume through February

March 22, 2018

The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a fiscal year-to-date container volume record of over 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) handled since July. SCPA moved 168,480 TEUs during the…

Richland One school nurse to receive profession’s highest national award

March 22, 2018

  A.C. Moore Elementary School nurse Carolyn Duff has been named a 2018 National Academy of School Nursing Fellow, the highest and most prestigious honor in the profession. Nurse Duff…

Derek Dyer joins Meridian Energy & Environment

March 22, 2018

  Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, announced that Derek J. Dyer, P.E. has joined the firm’s engineering team as a senior engineer. Dyer has 11 years of experience as an…

Five Points Foundation wraps up 36th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points

March 22, 2018

On Saturday, March 17, 2018, Five Points welcomed approximately 41,000 people to their perennial St. Pat’s in Five Points celebration. An event breakdown is below: Attendee Demographics: From online pre-sale…

Attorney Richard “Dick” Unger joins Blair Cato Pickren Casterline

March 22, 2018

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Richard “Dick” Unger has joined the firm as counsel. His practice emphasis is on real estate development and commercial…

Richland, Columbia need focus on career jobs

March 22, 2018

Richland County and the City of Columbia need to focus on growing more career jobs, not just adding to the area’s store of hourly-wage work. Carl Blackstone, president and CEO…

Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s buying, selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week

March 21, 2018

Columbia / Greenville, SC – Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Columbia, SC Craig Waites represented Circle K Stores, Inc. in the sale of 1.24…

Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s buying, selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week

March 21, 2018

Columbia / Greenville, SC – Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Columbia, SC Craig Waites represented Circle K Stores, Inc. in the sale of 1.24…

Leading escape game franchise opens new venue in Columbia

March 21, 2018

Escapology, the market leader in escape room games, opened a flagship 7-game venue at 717 Lady Street, Suite D, in Columbia, S.C., in February 2018. Escapology Columbia is located in…

Richland, Columbia need focus on career jobs

March 21, 2018

Richland County and the City of Columbia need to focus on growing more career jobs, not just adding to the area’s store of hourly-wage work. Carl Blackstone, president and CEO…

Attorney Richard “Dick” Unger joins Blair Cato Pickren Casterline

March 21, 2018

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Richard “Dick” Unger has joined the firm as counsel. His practice emphasis is on real estate development and commercial…

Lakeside Lodge Clemson selects Sherman Construction as general contractor for condo hotel development

March 21, 2018

Lakeside Lodge Clemson announced that it has selected Sherman Construction as the general contractor for the luxury condo hotel project. The project is set to break ground later this spring.…

BHS media specialists honored by South Carolina Association of School Librarians

March 21, 2018

The South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) honored the Blythewood High Library staff for Outstanding School Library Program professionals Thursday, March 15 at the 43rd annual South Carolina Association…

Municipal Association of SC communications projects recognized by SC Press Association

March 21, 2018

The S.C. Press Association has recognized five communications projects from the Municipal Association of South Carolina with awards. The Municipal Association represents the state’s 271 cities and towns. It provides…

The COMET announces that its newly designed Purple Heart bus is ready for service

March 21, 2018

The COMET announces that its newly designed Purple Heart bus is ready for service in recognition of the contributions our Purple Heart Veterans have made to our nation.  In February…

County of Lexington to utilize CodeRED emergency alert system

March 21, 2018

In an effort to deliver effective and timely public safety information during a natural or manmade emergency, the County of Lexington Department of Public Safety will be utilizing the CodeRED…

John pate, M.D., joins Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine in Bishopville

March 21, 2018

Bishopville, S.C.—Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group will open Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine of Bishopville this spring. The practice will be led by longtime community physician John Pate, M.D. Pate will provide…

Kolter Homes announces new floor plans, HGTV-style video and 3-D tours

March 21, 2018

New plans flexible options, affordability meet market demands Kolter Homes at The Ponds announces the release of three new floor plans: the Ashley, Beaufort and Cooper. Each floor plan has…

DXM nominated for two Global Markie Awards

March 21, 2018

Global data technology giant Oracle has named DX Marketing (DXM) a finalist in two separate categories of its annual Markie Awards competition. DXM is an insights firm based in Greenville,…

New climate controlled self-storage facility ready for business in Goose Creek

March 21, 2018

Miller-Valentine Group recently completed a new three-story 90,000 SF climate controlled self-storage building featuring units that range in size from 5’x5’ to 10’x30’, commercial-grade climate control systems, and state-of-the-art security…

Lexington District One students returned from the “We the People” state competition as champions

March 21, 2018

Competing on the district’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development team, state champions include Lexington High’s Macy T. Cope; River Bluff High’s Grant M. Bradford, Benjamin P. Brandes, Kristyna…

Moonlight Cemetery & Secrets from the Grave Tours – through September

March 21, 2018

One hundred and sixty years of history will come to life during our popular Cemetery Tours! Grab your flashlight as we tour one of Columbia’s oldest cemeteries and discover centuries…

Student chefs tantalize taste buds at culinary contest

March 21, 2018

Budding chefs from Pelion and White Knoll high schools dished up magazine-worthy eats this winter, winning them second place and a special memory to honor their fearless leader. Students in…

The NORD Family Foundation contributes $50,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry Program

March 21, 2018

The NORD Family Foundation awarded $50,000 to The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program. The NORD Family Foundation has been…

Haigler named to The State’s ’20 under 40’ class of 2018

March 21, 2018

Sowell Gray Robinson member Nick Haigler has been named by The State newspaper to its “20 under 40” class for 2018, recognizing him as one of the truly remarkable young…

Elliott Daniels recognized by The State

March 21, 2018

Murphy & Grantland attorney named as a 2018 20 Under 40 winner Murphy & Grantland attorney Elliott B. Daniels is among those to be honored by The State on Thursday…

Franklin J. Smith, Jr. of Richardson Plowden honored with 2018 Leadership in Law Award

March 21, 2018

Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Franklin J. Smith, Jr., was recently recognized with a 2018 Leadership in Law Award, given by South Carolina Lawyers…

Chuck Garnett steps into chairman role at Transitions Homeless Center

March 21, 2018

Chuck Garnett, president and CEO of NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, was named chairman of the board for Transitions Homeless Center, effective in January 2018. Succeeding David Pankau in…

Santee Cooper approves $3 million industrial development loan to benefit Oconee County

March 21, 2018

Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The…

Chuck Garnett steps into chairman role at Transitions Homeless Center

March 21, 2018

Chuck Garnett, president and CEO of NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, was named chairman of the board for Transitions Homeless Center, effective in January 2018. Succeeding David Pankau in…

Elliott Daniels recognized by The State

March 21, 2018

Murphy & Grantland attorney named as a 2018 20 Under 40 winner Murphy & Grantland attorney Elliott B. Daniels is among those to be honored by The State on Thursday…

Franklin J. Smith, Jr. of Richardson Plowden honored with 2018 Leadership in Law Award

March 21, 2018

Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Franklin J. Smith, Jr., was recently recognized with a 2018 Leadership in Law Award, given by South Carolina Lawyers…

Haigler named to The State’s ’20 under 40’ class of 2018

March 21, 2018

Sowell Gray Robinson member Nick Haigler has been named by The State newspaper to its “20 under 40” class for 2018, recognizing him as one of the truly remarkable young…

Lexington District One students returned from the “We the People” state competition as champions

March 21, 2018

Competing on the district’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development team, state champions include Lexington High’s Macy T. Cope; River Bluff High’s Grant M. Bradford, Benjamin P. Brandes, Kristyna…

New climate controlled self-storage facility ready for business in Goose Creek

March 21, 2018

Miller-Valentine Group recently completed a new three-story 90,000 SF climate controlled self-storage building featuring units that range in size from 5’x5’ to 10’x30’, commercial-grade climate control systems, and state-of-the-art security…

Student chefs tantalize taste buds at culinary contest

March 21, 2018

Budding chefs from Pelion and White Knoll high schools dished up magazine-worthy eats this winter, winning them second place and a special memory to honor their fearless leader. Students in…