Gov. Henry McMaster announces interim appointment of SCDOT Commissioner

June 26, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of Myrtle Beach businessman Tony K. Cox to the state Department of Transportation Commission representing the seventh congressional district. The appointment follows the…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces interim appointment of SCDOT Commissioner

June 26, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of Myrtle Beach businessman Tony K. Cox to the state Department of Transportation Commission representing the seventh congressional district. The appointment follows the…

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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

June 26, 2017

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Central Midlands Council of Governments Seeking two (2) Applicants for Appointment. Applicant must…

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Turner Padget shareholder elected President of the South Carolina Bar Foundation

June 26, 2017

Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. is pleased to announce that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors of the…

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Sonoco to acquire Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.

June 26, 2017

HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON) announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the stock of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., a family-held developer and manufacturer of…

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Davis McMeekin joins Cohn Construction Services as a summer intern

June 26, 2017

Davis McMeekin joins Cohn Construction Services as a 2017 summer intern. Davis is a sophomore at Clemson University pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science and Management. He will be…

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NAI Avant closes investment sale of Fresenius North Star

June 26, 2017

NAI Avant Senior Investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Coral Development Company, LLC in the investment sale of the Fresenius North Star dialysis clinic at 140 Highland Center Drive in…

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Turner Padget shareholder elected President of the South Carolina Bar Foundation

June 26, 2017

Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. is pleased to announce that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors of the…

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S.C. Chamber announces Best Places To Work

June 24, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its 2017 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Among the 70 companies named, 37 are State Chamber Members, which are noted below…

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S.C. Chamber announces Best Places To Work

June 24, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its 2017 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Among the 70 companies named, 37 are State Chamber Members, which are noted below…

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Greenville CEOs dedicate fifth Habitat home

June 24, 2017

On Thursday, June 21, 23 of Greenville’s top CEO’s put the finishing touches on their latest project – the construction of a new home for the Nivens family, as part…

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GDG partner David Sickinger graduates Leadership Columbia

June 23, 2017

Leadership Columbia focuses on equipping local, emerging innovators with the skills to create positive change in their community. Through lectures, panel discussions, interactive experiences and project site visits, the class…

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GDG receives historic preservation award for Palmetto Compress

June 23, 2017

Winners of the 2017 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards were honored on Friday, June 16th during a ceremony at the State House. The awards were presented by Governor Henry McMaster…

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Bob Jones University named one of the Best Colleges in South Carolina

June 23, 2017

Schools.com recently announced Bob Jones University earned the No. 2 spot in their Best Colleges in South Carolina ranking. Schools.com is an educational resource for prospective students. Schools.com praised Bob…

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Standards in Puzzles bringing new classroom program to NEA

June 23, 2017

A local company created by a teacher to help other teachers in the classroom will be in Boston later this month for the largest education showcase in the world. Standards…

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Business and community leaders recognized for financial support of MTC

June 23, 2017

Midlands Technical College (MTC) and the MTC Foundation recognized many of the college’s top loyal supporters and partners during its annual Celebration of Partnerships. Individuals and companies were honored for…

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Business and community leaders recognized for financial support of MTC

June 23, 2017

Midlands Technical College (MTC) and the MTC Foundation recognized many of the college’s top loyal supporters and partners during its annual Celebration of Partnerships. Individuals and companies were honored for…

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Columbia Water leads the way in Lower Saluda water quality program

June 22, 2017

Columbia Water is excited to partner with the Lower Saluda River Coalition to monitor water quality in the Lower Saluda River this summer. The wastewater division will be working with…

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American Legion Department South Carolina Law Cadet Summer Program Graduation

June 22, 2017

The American Legion South Carolina Nathan M. Wolfe Law Enforcement Cadet Academy will hold its 44th commencement exercises starting at 1:00pm on Friday June 23, 2017 at the South Carolina…

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Orangeburg educator selected as 2018 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow

June 22, 2017

Multifaceted yearlong learning journey to prepare Bessie Wright, students as global citizens The NEA Foundation named Bessie Wright, a kindergarten educator at Marshall Elementary School in Orangeburg, as one of…

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ID system helps Richland County keep roll carts in place

June 22, 2017

Richland County is keeping tabs on its 160,000 trash and recycle roll carts with a technology commonly used in pets, library materials and the bibs of road race participants. The…

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SCE&G offers customers rebates for energy-efficient air conditioning systems

June 22, 2017

It’s the first day of summer and SCE&G is reminding customers that rebates of up to $400 are available for upgrading to new energy-efficient air conditioning systems. SCE&G residential electric…

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SCE&G offers customers rebates for energy-efficient air conditioning systems

June 22, 2017

It’s the first day of summer and SCE&G is reminding customers that rebates of up to $400 are available for upgrading to new energy-efficient air conditioning systems. SCE&G residential electric…

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South Carolina’s first diabetic food pantry opens July 1

June 22, 2017

Lexington Medical Center, Harvest Hope Food Bank and the American Diabetes Association are working together to establish the first diabetic food pantry in South Carolina. Scheduled to open July 1,…

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Siemens provides University of South Carolina with technology grant valued at $628 Million

June 22, 2017

Siemens and the University of South Carolina announced an in-kind grant of Siemens hardware and software with a commercial value of $628 million. As part of this grant, Siemens’ product…

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Coming July 1: Changes at the pump and other road funding initiatives

June 22, 2017

On July 1 several tax changes will go into effect as part of the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act (“Act”) passed by the General Assembly during the…

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Coming July 1: Changes at the pump and other road funding initiatives

June 22, 2017

On July 1 several tax changes will go into effect as part of the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act (“Act”) passed by the General Assembly during the…

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The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees

June 22, 2017

The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…

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The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees

June 22, 2017

The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…

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Newly redesigned Richland Library Blythewood officially reopens

June 22, 2017

  After nearly a year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Blythewood location and inviting the community to take a look at the newly redesigned facility.…

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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home

June 22, 2017

The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…

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L-1 Visas and the Trump Administration

June 22, 2017

By Becky Sigmund and John Hill   International companies that choose South Carolina to establish a new location frequently rely on the L-1 intracompany visa program as the means to…

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L-1 Visas and the Trump Administration

June 22, 2017

By Becky Sigmund and John Hill   International companies that choose South Carolina to establish a new location frequently rely on the L-1 intracompany visa program as the means to…

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Open Heart Surgery: Preparing Mentally and Physically

June 22, 2017

Part 1 of 3   (See all 3 parts of this article here) By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD and Blake DuBose   “It’s an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm.…

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Newly redesigned Richland Library Blythewood officially reopens

June 22, 2017

  After nearly a year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Blythewood location and inviting the community to take a look at the newly redesigned facility.…

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Open Heart Surgery: Preparing Mentally and Physically

June 22, 2017

Part 1 of 3   (See all 3 parts of this article here) By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD and Blake DuBose   “It’s an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm.…

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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home

June 22, 2017

The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…

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The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees

June 22, 2017

The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…

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First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team

June 21, 2017

LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10…

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Richland One to continue providing free meals for all students

June 21, 2017

During the 2017-2018 school year, Richland One will continue to offer meals at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save more than…

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Columbia becomes first South Carolina city to commit to 100 percent clean energy

June 21, 2017

The Columbia City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution establishing a community-wide goal of transitioning to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2036. “It’s up to us as…

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Six percent container growth, $262.3 million in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority in fiscal year 2018

June 21, 2017

The South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors adopted a 2018 fiscal year financial plan that includes six percent pier container growth, $251.1 million operating revenues, $44.1 million operating earnings,…

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Six percent container growth, $262.3 million in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority in fiscal year 2018

June 21, 2017

The South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors adopted a 2018 fiscal year financial plan that includes six percent pier container growth, $251.1 million operating revenues, $44.1 million operating earnings,…

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City Community Development receives John A. Sasso Award

June 21, 2017

  On Monday, June 19, 2017, the National Community Development Association (NCDA) recognized the City of Columbia Community Development Department as one of the winners of the 2017 John A.…

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces Boiling Springs office

June 21, 2017

  GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the opening of the company’s Boiling Springs office. The new office is located at 312 Village Creek Drive…

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Sherril Kendrick affiliates with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

June 21, 2017

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that Sherril Kendrick, an experienced Real Estate Broker, has affiliated as a sales associate with its Sumter Coldwell Banker branch office. According to Kendrick, “I…

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Solar Power comes to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport

June 21, 2017

Pictured left to right: Michael Gibson, Vice President of Con Edison Solutions; Keller Kissam, President of Retail Operations for SCE&G; State Representative James E. Smith Jr.; Dan Mann, Executive Director…

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Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply returns to roots for Newberry County Ag + Art Tour

June 21, 2017

A native of Prosperity, S.C., Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., will cook for a sold-out crowd at the Kickoff Event for the Newberry County…

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Luke Furtick joins Cohn Construction Services as a summer intern

June 21, 2017

Luke Furtick joins Cohn Construction Services as a 2017 summer intern. Luke is a sophomore at Auburn University pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Building Science. He will be assisting and…

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Avtec welcomes new summer interns

June 21, 2017

Avtec Inc. is pleased to welcome Eric Wolff, Joseph McKulka and Alex Branning as interns for Summer 2017. Wolff is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina with…

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