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…

R&R Youth and Community Empowerment Organization presents, the 50TH Year DR. Martin Luther King, JR. Commemorative Tribute

January 10, 2018

The world lost a great leader on April 4, 1968 when an assassin’s bullet took the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The shot that killed Dr. King was…

David Barksdale joins First Reliance Bank as President of North Carolina

January 10, 2018

David Barksdale has joined First Reliance Bank as President of North Carolina. Barksdale is responsible for the strategic market expansion of First Reliance Bank’s footprint in North Carolina. He will oversee sales management…

City to host fourth quarterly conversation on fair housing and equal access

January 10, 2018

The Community Development Department will host their fourth session of a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” The quarterly conversations will address different…

State Museum to offer Family Astronomy Workshops

January 10, 2018

The State Museum is offering a new workshop on Jan. 20 and Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. These hands-on workshops are designed for anyone interested in learning how to set…

Scansource announces appointment of general counsel

January 10, 2018

ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced that Matthew Dean is joining the Company as Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Dean brings…

Lisa Arnold to serve as assistant professor of nursing at Bob Jones University

January 10, 2018

Lisa Arnold will serve as assistant professor in the division of nursing in the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University starting in the spring 2018 semester which…

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis named to leadership positions with nationwide entities

January 10, 2018

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has taken on leadership roles with two advocacy organizations. Treasurer Loftis is the 2018 Southern Vice President of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) and…

Boeing proud of success in South Carolina

January 10, 2018

The Boeing Company is proud to build the “airplane of the future” – its 787 Dreamliner – in South Carolina, and looks forward to continuing a rewarding partnership here for…

SCE&G earns “Emergency Recovery Award” for efforts to restore service after Hurricane Irma

January 10, 2018

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded SCE&G the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after Hurricane Irma in September 2017. “I am extremely proud of…

Smith raises more than $525,000 from more than 2,400 supporters in fourth quarter

January 10, 2018

The James Smith for South Carolina campaign today filed its fundraising report with the South Carolina Ethics Commission for the 4th quarter of 2017. The report shows the campaign raised…

BullStreet Gone Wild: Heirloom Plantings Restore “Sandhills Meadow” at Bull and Elmwood

January 10, 2018

Back-to-nature landscaping for main entrance, public spaces The main entrance to the BullStreet District is getting a facelift for the first time in decades, and passengers in the 40,000 cars…

County of Lexington Council elects new Chairman and Vice Chairman of Council

January 10, 2018

County of Lexington Council convened on Tuesday, Jan. 09, 2018, for a scheduled Council meeting and held and election for the new Chairman and Vice Chairman of Council. Photo: Chairman…

New funding partner for potential arts businesses

January 10, 2018

Central Carolina Community Foundation to help develop Midlands arts-based businesses Joins statewide initiative begun by S.C. Arts Commission and CommunityWorks of Greenville Midlands artisans hoping to turn a passion into…

Richland County Council re-elects chair and vice chair

January 10, 2018

Richland County Council met for the first time this year to elect a chair and vice chair to serve in those roles through 2018. Photo: Vice Chair, Bill Malinowski and…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects 2018 officers

January 10, 2018

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2018 board of trustees’ officers: Gerald Smalls, Chair; Karen Smith, Vice-Chair; Lisa Bernardin, Secretary; and Andy Folsom, Treasurer. Gerald Smalls (Chair)…

Tree Brand Packaging, Inc. launching New Orangeburg County operations

January 10, 2018

Manufacturer Creating 28 New Jobs Tree Brand Packaging, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pallets, skids and specialty crating, is launching its new operations in Orangeburg County. With a capital investment…

Midlands Technical College recognizes top faculty for 2017

January 10, 2018

Midlands Technical College (MTC) announced its top faculty members for 2017, including the college’s top adjunct faculty from each program. An award in online teaching was also presented for the…

The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina

January 10, 2018

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based Hubbell Power…

County of Lexington Council elects new Chairman and Vice Chairman of Council

January 10, 2018

County of Lexington Council convened on Tuesday, Jan. 09, 2018, for a scheduled Council meeting and held and election for the new Chairman and Vice Chairman of Council. Photo: Chairman…

The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina

January 10, 2018

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based Hubbell Power…

Todd Avant named to the NAI Global 2018 NAI Leadership Board Advisory Taskforce

January 10, 2018

Todd Avant, CCIM, CEO, NAI Avant, was named to the NAI Global Leadership Board Advisory Taskforce. The announcement was made at the NAI Global Annual Convention in Carlsbad, California. NAI…

Boeing proud of success in South Carolina

January 10, 2018

The Boeing Company is proud to build the “airplane of the future” – its 787 Dreamliner – in South Carolina, and looks forward to continuing a rewarding partnership here for…

Author and Princeton University professor Alexander Nehamas to speak January 24th

January 9, 2018

(Alexander Nehamas, Princeton University. Photo courtesy of Princeton University Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite 2015.) Author and Princeton University professor Alexander Nehamas will speak as part of Furman University’s Tocqueville…

United Community Banks, Inc. announces Subordinated Notes Offering

January 9, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), the holding company of United Community Bank, today announced its plans to issue $85,000,000 aggregate principal amount of subordinated notes due January 2028 (collectively,…

Residents encouraged to apply for positions on various boards, committees

January 9, 2018

Richland County residents can take active roles with local government by applying to serve on one of several boards, committees and commissions. “We value the input, consideration, recommendations and time…

Columbia Housing Authority looking for Wall of Fame nominees

January 9, 2018

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting applications for the 2018 Wall of Fame nominees until January 26. The Wall of Fame honors past residents who have made successful achievements…

Dominion Energy supports Critical Community Needs by giving more than $1 million to charity

January 9, 2018

Focus is on essential needs for shelter, access to health care, and food security in communities served by Dominion Energy Grants to be shared by 161 organizations in 11 states…

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation renews lease at 1122 Lady Street

January 9, 2018

Colliers International’s Tommy Johnson and Hunter Suggs represented the landlord, Rockford Columbia, LLC, in the lease renewal and expansion for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Palmetto Chapter offices. The…

Liberty Fellowship names Elizabeth Smith Owen to next class

January 9, 2018

Liberty Fellowship has named Elizabeth Smith Owen, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm in Rock Hill, S.C., to its 14th class. Luanne Runge, President & CEO of Liberty…

United Way of the Midlands names GB Olsen as Vice President of Resource Development

January 9, 2018

United Way of the Midlands announced the promotion of GB Olsen to Vice President of Resource Development earlier today. “GB has been a valued member of the team at United…