Fisher Phillips named to 2018 Best Law Firms U.S. News – Best Lawyers also recognizes firm’s Columbia office

November 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fisher Phillips announced today that the law firm has been named to the 2018 Best Law Firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The firm received “Tier…

McNair receives national honor and 25 Tier One rankings in 2018 Best Law Firms

November 1, 2017

McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. McNair earned a national ranking in Land…

Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year

November 1, 2017

In addition, the firm’s South Carolina offices earned twelve metropolitan “First Tier” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased…

Pleasant Hill Elementary honors late teacher with outdoor classroom

November 1, 2017

In memory of a former teacher, Pleasant Hill Elementary opened a new learning space this year that has students and teachers enjoying the great outdoors. Beloved PHES Fifth-Grade Teacher John…

SC Philharmonic keeps classics alive

November 1, 2017

Community engagement and educational programs help the SC Philharmonic keep classical music alive, fun and relevant in the Midlands, according to music director Morihiko Nakahara, Capital Rotary’s guest speaker for…

Sowell Gray Robinson named to 2018 Best Law Firms

November 1, 2017

Sowell Gray Robinson has been included in the 2018 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers publication that recognizes the top practices in the nation. Sowell Gray Robinson…

Acumen expands to Columbia

November 1, 2017

Acumen IT, a South Carolina company established in 1999, has grown to be one of the top technology companies in the state. The company has expanded its physical presence to…

Bluestein attorneys named in 2018 Best Law Firms

November 1, 2017

Bluestein Attorneys has been included in the 2018 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers publication that recognizes the top practices in the nation. The period for which…

CAB Financial Corporation reports third quarter 2017 results of Carolina Alliance Bank

October 31, 2017

SPARTANBURG, SC – CAB Financial Corporation reported third quarter 2017 financial results of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Carolina Alliance Bank.  The Corporation became the holding company of the Bank on October…

FinTrust launches new website

October 31, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors has launched a new website at www.fintrustadvisors.com. FinTrust Partner Allen Gillespie states, “We wanted to bring forth to our clients the very best financial website experience possible.…

Midlands Green Award nomination – December 1st

October 31, 2017

The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on December 1st at the 6th Annual Gala for a Greener Midlands. The Midlands…

Cohn Construction names Doug Putlock Vice President Operations

October 31, 2017

Cohn Construction announces Doug Putlock as Vice President Operations. Doug joined Cohn Construction 3 years ago, as the Director of Operations, where he successfully managed the Cohn Construction office. With…

Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription

October 31, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…

Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription

October 31, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…

District, college math professionals propose high school curriculum changes

October 31, 2017

Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s Math Pathways Project Team (MPPT), made up of math professionals at the district and college level, has reviewed and evaluated the region’s high school math…

Summers Corner community hits 100 home sales milestone; neighborhood shares other stats for success

October 31, 2017

Summers Corner, a residential community in the Lowcountry, has reached a key milestone of 100 total home sales. This comes after a successful spring season when Summers Corner sold 33…

Milliken announced as “Legends” Award winner

October 31, 2017

Iconic Sports Moment, Taste of the State, and More to be Announced at SC Branded Awards The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Brand Leader, will present…

Kristey Stewart elected as NAWIC South Atlantic Region Director for 2017-2019

October 31, 2017

The Durham Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) announced the appointment of one of the Chapter’s members as the 2017-2019 National Association of Women in Construction South…

Keith Shah, Ph.D., joins Palmetto Health as system vice president for Data and Analytics

October 31, 2017

Keith Shah, Ph.D., will join Palmetto Health as system vice president for Data and Analytics. In his role, Shah will have a unique opportunity to serve in multiple leadership capacities…

Nephron donates medications and offers jobs to help with hurricane relief

October 31, 2017

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron)  donated a quarter of a million vials of medication to areas affected by recent hurricanes, and now has a variety of  job positions available for anyone…

Midlands Technical College’s Tara Holmon selected for National Institute at Princeton University

October 31, 2017

The Board of Directors of the Council for Opportunity in Education and the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity at Princeton University selected Tara Holmon, Midlands Technical College’s Educational Talent…

Richland Two announces new Sandlapper Elementary principal

October 31, 2017

At the board meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Connie May…

The Salvation Army opens new Family Store in Irmo

October 31, 2017

Second Family Store, Same Great Values that Help Our Community On Friday November 3,2017, families looking for a bargain will have a brand new shopping experience in Irmo as The…

District Five superintendent again earns high marks on board evaluation

October 31, 2017

Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner earned high marks for his job performance during an open evaluation at a recent school board meeting. The District Five School Board…

Honors College to induct inaugural class of Clyburn Scholars

October 31, 2017

Four SC State freshmen and members of the university’s Honors College, will be formally inducted as the first recipients of the Emily England Clyburn Honors College Scholarship during a special…

VA to host Veteran appreciation open house – Nov. 1

October 31, 2017

The William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Columbia VA Regional Office will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the main lobby of the hospital (Building 100).…

Sparkleberry Country Fair donates $25,000 for teacher grants

October 31, 2017

Richland Two teachers will be able to implement 40 projects on their wish lists, thanks to the generosity of the Sparkleberry Country Fair.  Fair co-chairman Bill McCracken and outgoing chairman…

KB Biotech Solutions launching new Dillon County operations

October 31, 2017

$12 Million Investment To Create 100 New Jobs KB Biotech Solutions, a venture of Chinese-based Anhui Chem-bright Bioengineering Co. Ltd., is launching new manufacturing operations in Dillon County. The $12…

Colliers Report: Columbia Sees 20% of CBD Office Buildings Sold in Third Quarter

October 31, 2017

Key Takeaways Investors acquired four major towers in four months in downtown Columbia. Rental rates were slightly lower over the third quarter and year-to-date due to a shortage of high-quality vacant space…

560 Chris Drive in West Columbia reaches full occupancy with new lease to Carrier, now for sale to investors

October 31, 2017

Brokers pivot from leasing to marketing the fully occupied property to potential investors. Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented the owner, Ronald Weathers, in…

Elizabeth Turner joins Colliers International as Marketing Coordinator

October 31, 2017

Colliers International announced the addition of Elizabeth Turner as a Marketing Coordinator in Columbia, SC. As a Marketing Coordinator, Turner will provide marketing expertise to the Colliers industrial and general…

Thomas Scarborough joins Colliers International’s Real Estate Management Services team

October 31, 2017

Colliers International announced the addition of Thomas Scarborough as Assistant Property Manager in its Columbia, SC office. In this role, Scarborough will provide property management services for a portfolio of…

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

October 31, 2017

Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Charleston, SC Hagood S. Morrison, Daniel Pellegrino and Seth Clark represented Lat Purser & Associates in the sale…

A3 Communications’ President and CEO Brian Thomas selected as member of the “20 Under 40” Class of 2017

October 31, 2017

Brian Thomas, President and CEO of A3 Communications, Inc., America’s seventh fastest growing systems integrator, was selected as a member of the ‘20 under 40’ class of 2017 by Security…

Cohn Construction names Doug Putlock Vice President Operations

October 31, 2017

Cohn Construction announces Doug Putlock as Vice President Operations. Doug joined Cohn Construction 3 years ago, as the Director of Operations, where he successfully managed the Cohn Construction office. With…

Midlands Green Award nomination – December 1st

October 31, 2017

The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on December 1st at the 6th Annual Gala for a Greener Midlands. The Midlands…

Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription

October 31, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…

Truematter to Present Webinar: Better User Experience Through Team Collaboration – November 16

October 31, 2017

Truematter will present a user experience webinar on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 11 a.m. In the webinar, truematter partner and UX lead Dean Schuster will explain how active, deep…

TreesGreenville selected to partner with TD Tree Day to plant trees

October 30, 2017

    TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®,selected TreesGreenville to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. On…

Greg Norris joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg

October 30, 2017

SPARTANBURG, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Greg Norris as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Greg joins Coldwell Banker Caine with previous real estate experience, most recently with…

Champion Aerospace gift benefits Aircraft Maintenance Technology students at Greenville Technical College

October 30, 2017

  Presenting a donation to the Greenville Tech Foundation are Tom Fleetwood (far left) and Ross Hartney (second from right) of Champion Aerospace. Receiving the donation are Greenville Technical College…

62,221 SF Warehouse Leased

October 30, 2017

  Dunston Powell, CCIM represented the Landlord, 4400 Arco Lane, LLC in the successful long-term lease of 62,221 SF at 4400 Arco Lane, North Charleston. The Tenant was represented by…

Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney appointed topic and article editor of Franchise Law Journal

October 30, 2017

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Emily I. Bridges has been selected as topic and article editor of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Franchise Law Journal. Her term began…

City of Columbia opens new Columbia Art Center

October 30, 2017

The City of Columbia celebrated the opening of the new Columbia Art Center on Saturday, October 28, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilman Sam Davis,…

NAI Avant arranges Village at Blythewood retail lease

October 30, 2017

NAI Avant senior broker Laura Kovacich recently represented the landlord, Blythewood Concepts LLC & Bishopville DG, LLC, in the lease transaction at University Village Drive in Blythewood, SC. Anytime Fitness…

CBRE Capital Markets arranges $9.67 million in non-recourse permanent financing for The Summits Apartments in Graniteville, SC

October 27, 2017

CBRE Capital Markets has secured $9.67 million for the refinance of The Summits Apartments, a garden-style multifamily project consisting of 120 market-rate units in Graniteville, SC. The loan is being…

Lizard’s Thicket raises $3,600 for local charities in honor of 40th anniversary

October 27, 2017

Lizard’s Thicket has raised $3,600 through sales of its limited edition 40th anniversary coffee mugs. Local non-profits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, Sharing God’s Love and Palmetto Place…

Venus Poe receives AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell

October 27, 2017

For the sixth consecutive year, personal injury attorney Venus Poe, partner and founder of Venus Poe, PA, has been recognized with an AV-level peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. “I strive…

CBRE Capital Markets arranges $9.67 million in non-recourse permanent financing for The Summits Apartments in Graniteville, SC

October 27, 2017

CBRE Capital Markets has secured $9.67 million for the refinance of The Summits Apartments, a garden-style multifamily project consisting of 120 market-rate units in Graniteville, SC. The loan is being…

Caldwell Commercial listing | 2035 Spaulding Drive, North Charleston, SC

October 27, 2017

Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 2035 Spaulding Drive North Charleston, SC. The renovation of this building consists of 4 units with up to 23,430 SF of office/flex space available…