National iconic design magazine recognizes Chernoff Newman with two awards

January 17, 2018

PRINT magazine, sponsor of one of the most well-respected design competitions in the graphic design industry, recently recognized Chernoff Newman’s talent with two awards in its annual South regional design…

Treating Depression: Emerging from the Darkness

January 17, 2018

By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD   Millions of Americans will suffer from depression in their lifetimes. Whether you have experienced depression yourself or know someone who has,…

Turner Padget announces the addition of three new attorneys

January 17, 2018

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new associates. Evelyn A. Norton is based in Greenville and joins the firm’s Workers’ Compensation team; Julie A. Oliver…

Walmart launches groundbreaking disposal solution to aid in fight against opioid abuse and misuse

January 17, 2018

In an effort to help curb abuse and misuse, Walmart is launching a first-of-its kind opioid disposal solution – available at no cost – in all company pharmacies.* Known as…

County of Lexington to host ribbon cutting for Chapin Business & Technology Park at Brighton

January 17, 2018

The County of Lexington Council and Economic Development Office will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Chapin Business & Technology Park at Brighton on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, at…

EngenuitySC announces inaugural Midlands Regional Competitiveness Week

January 17, 2018

Unveiling of 4th annual Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report to kick off week on Jan. 29 EngenuitySC, the Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has announced the…

Coastal Structures shares Georgetown Fire Station #2 construction updates

January 16, 2018

Coastal Structures Corporation is showcasing the progress of Georgetown Fire Station #2. Georgetown Fire Station #2 located on South Frasier Street will replace the old Maryville Station. It is scheduled to be completed in early…

Eligible donors urged to join lifesaving team this winter

January 16, 2018

Community members are invited to join the American Red Cross, City of Columbia and Mayor Steve Benjamin at the 8th annual ‘Hoop It Up’ Blood Drive. Donors are encouraged to roll…

ReWa names Kevin James as Director of Water Resource Recovery

January 16, 2018

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners and CEO, Graham W. Rich, have recently named Kevin James as the Director of Water Resource Recovery for the agency. James is a…

NAI Avant facilitates 30,900 square foot warehouse lease

January 16, 2018

NAI Avant announced the recent lease of a 30,900-square foot warehouse building located at 756 Rosewood Drive in Columbia, SC. Senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Rob Lapin represented the…

NANOE to install Louis Fawcett, III as President

January 16, 2018

Louis Fawcett, after serving more than four years at EdVenture as Senior Vice President of Principal Gifts, has accepted the position of President of the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE).…

NAI Avant facilitates 30,900 square foot warehouse lease

January 16, 2018

NAI Avant announced the recent lease of a 30,900-square foot warehouse building located at 756 Rosewood Drive in Columbia, SC. Senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Rob Lapin represented the…

Providence Home celebrates 55 years

January 16, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – Providence Home, a non-profit Christian ministry providing meals, lodging, Christian counseling and work assistance to dislocated men in central South Carolina,…

Smashburger, Lexington “Pay What You Want” to support Epworth

January 15, 2018

Smashburger’s Lexington location will host a “Pay What You Want” day on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, with all proceeds supporting Epworth Children’s Home.  For one day only, guests are invited to…

SCE&G to conduct controlled burns on Lake Murray islands

January 15, 2018

SCE&G will conduct controlled burns at company-owned islands on Lake Murray during the months of January and February as part of the company’s ongoing management of the lake and related…

Team Big Fish adds banking professional to ranks at ERA Wilder Realty Midtown

January 15, 2018

ERA Wilder Realty Midtown recently announced the addition of Miranda Mole to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Orangeburg area. Miranda Mole is from the…

Columbia attorney Todd Carroll promoted to Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson

January 15, 2018

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has promoted Todd Carroll to Partner in the firm. Carroll is an experienced business litigation lawyer. His experience includes serving as Special Counsel to the…

“Celebration of Life” planned for USC University Foundations director – January 23

January 15, 2018

Russell Harold Meekins, executive director of the University’s Educational and Development Foundations, died December 23, 2017. A public “Celebration of Life” memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at…

Providence Home celebrates 55 years

January 15, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – Providence Home, a non-profit Christian ministry providing meals, lodging, Christian counseling and work assistance to dislocated men in central South Carolina,…

Southern Visions Real Estate closes the sale of a former Lexington restaurant

January 15, 2018

Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 7,500-square foot former restaurant located at 938 North Lake Drive in Lexington. Sales associate Rhett Kelly represented the seller, Royalty Properties LLC, in…

Capital Waste Services announces plans to expand to Southeast Columbia

January 15, 2018

Capital Waste Services announced plans today to relocate its current operations at 3 Mauney Court and 105 North Shorecrest Road to a larger location in Southeast Columbia.  The Columbia-based waste service company recently leased 15,000…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina adds Dr. Reshma Khan to board of trustees

January 15, 2018

Dr. Reshma Khan is the Founder and Executive Director of the Shifa Free Clinic, a program of the Islamic Circle of North America Relief USA. Born and raised in India,…

2018 MLK Celebration award recipients announced

January 15, 2018

Two community leaders and an organization from the Charleston area will be honored with awards at the 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration next week. Joan Robinson-Berry,…

Jackson Hires Finney, Beadles, Underwood

January 15, 2018

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Paige Finney as public relations coordinator, Ryan Beadles as data analyst and Sydney Underwood…

Chris Gantt-Sorenson elected to SC SHRM State Council for 2018

January 15, 2018

Chris Gantt-Sorenson, a shareholder in our Greenville office, has been elected to the South Carolina Society for Human Resource Management (SC SHRM) State Council for 2018. Chris will serve as…

Tacos & Tequila Fiesta open ticket sales, and restaurant nominations

January 15, 2018

Tapping into the region’s growing appreciation and love for tacos and good tequila, High Spirits Events is hosting the second annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in downtown Greenville presented by…

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates first Habitat home of 2018

January 15, 2018

Bon Secours St. Francis employees welcomed a new neighbor into Greenville’s Sterling community on Friday, dedicating the home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for Brad…

Rebuild Upstate adds new board members

January 15, 2018

Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…

Defense Lawyer joins Capital Rotary

January 15, 2018

President Blake DuBose and sponsor Ann Elliott welcome Betsy Best (left) to Capital Rotary Club membership. Best, a Charlotte, NC native, is a partner in Blume Franklin-Best & Young, a…

Defense Lawyer joins Capital Rotary

January 15, 2018

President Blake DuBose and sponsor Ann Elliott welcome Betsy Best (left) to Capital Rotary Club membership. Best, a Charlotte, NC native, is a partner in Blume Franklin-Best & Young, a…

NAI Avant closes sale of Irmo Shopping Center

January 15, 2018

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of an ±8,765 square foot shopping center, known as the Galleria in Irmo, at 7325 St. Andrews Road in Irmo, SC. Retail…

Shining a Spotlight on Careers in Construction – February 8

January 15, 2018

In recognition of all the professionals working in residential and commercial construction and to highlight the rewarding careers available in the industry.   The Building Industry Association of Central SC…

Land on Broad River Road, Irmo, SC sells

January 12, 2018

ROI Commercial procured the sale of .69 acre of commercial land located at 7441 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC. The property is conveniently located just off I-26, at the Broad…

SAFE Federal Credit Union gives more than $1 million to members

January 12, 2018

Members of SAFE Federal Credit Union received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates on December 31 totaling more than $1 million, based on their account usage. The payments were based…

Presbyterian Communities of SC acquires Laurel Crest Retirement Community

January 12, 2018

Two of the premier retirement living organizations in South Carolina have joined together under the leadership of the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC). On January 5, 2018, PCSC purchased the Laurel Crest…

DAODAS launches statewide outreach to combat opioid epidemic

January 12, 2018

  The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) has launched a statewide public education campaign to address the opioid epidemic in South Carolina. The Just…

In 2018, candidates should commit to civil, issue-based campaigns

January 12, 2018

By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller   Tolerance for opposing views has been in decline in recent years, and markedly so in the 14 months since the 2016 presidential election. Today,…

Three District Five schools named to SC School Improvement Council’s 2018 Honor Roll

January 12, 2018

Three School Improvement Councils (SICs) representing Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named to the South Carolina School Improvement Council’s (SC-SIC) 2018 Honor Roll for their “significant efforts to foster…

Gov. Henry McMaster directs SCDHHS to pursue work requirements for Medicaid recipients

January 12, 2018

Gov. Henry McMaster directed the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) to immediately seek federal waivers to establish work requirements for South Carolina’s Medicaid recipients. The Centers for…

The USC Symphony Orchestra presents Concertos! – February 1

January 12, 2018

Join Scott Weiss and the USC Symphony for a program featuring the winners of the University of South Carolina’s 2017-2018 USC Concerto-Aria Competition. The concert takes place on Thursday, February 1…

The COMET announces route changes in the Forest Drive Corridor

January 12, 2018

The COMET announces major route changes in the Forest Drive Corridor.  The current Route 15: Forest Drive will become Route 701.  This routes serves as a main connection artery that…

Carolina’s Rigging & Crane and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware expanding presence in two S.C. Counties

January 12, 2018

Carolina’s Rigging & Crane and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware, manufacturers and suppliers of wire rope, rigging and safety solutions for a wide range of industries, are expanding operations in…

Twelve South Carolina schools named finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards

January 12, 2018

Twelve South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2018 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…

Land on Broad River Road, Irmo, SC sells

January 12, 2018

ROI Commercial procured the sale of .69 acre of commercial land located at 7441 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC. The property is conveniently located just off I-26, at the Broad…

SAFE Federal Credit Union gives more than $1 million to members

January 12, 2018

Members of SAFE Federal Credit Union received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates on December 31 totaling more than $1 million, based on their account usage. The payments were based…

Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center receives gift of $500,000 for campaign to help meet the needs of children in the Lowcountry

January 11, 2018

Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has received a $500,000 challenge gift to their capital campaign, Above and Beyond:…

Complete PR welcomes Davis as spring 2018 intern

January 11, 2018

Cassie Davis has joined Complete Public Relations as a 2018 Spring intern. “I’m excited to learn from the Complete PR team, work with their clients, and gain valuable work experience…

Zylö Therapeutics locating new operations in Greenville County

January 11, 2018

Pharmaceutical Company Creating 30 New Jobs Zylö Therapeutics, a developer of state-of-the-art technology for the pharmaceutical industry, is locating new operations in Greenville County. The company is expected to create…

NAI Avant consummates 685 acre Georgetown land sale

January 11, 2018

Avant announces the sale of 685 acres of land on Plantersville Road near Georgetown, SC. Senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken represented the sellers, Planters Forest, LLC. This timberland-recreational property,…

CSO acquires Youth Symphony, announces search for Assistant Conductor

January 10, 2018

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has acquired the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO), making the CSYO a division of the CSO’s core education programs. The CSO will immediately begin a search for…