City Community Development Affordable Housing Loan Program

November 7, 2017

The City of Columbia Community Development Department is celebrating forty years of Building Communities and Transforming Lives. Community Development is offering an Affordable Housing Loan Program for a limited time…

Free admission Military History Museu​m ​open house Veterans Day 2017 Saturday, November 11

November 7, 2017

The Military History Center of the Carolinas (MHCC) will host a FREE Veteran’s Day Open House at their developing Military History Museum on November 11th, 2017 from 10 a.m. to…

Midlands Technical College Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Crafts Center showcased in Learning By Design

November 7, 2017

Pond has received an Outstanding Project Award for excellence in educational facility design in the Fall 2017 edition of Learning By Design, the premier source for education design innovation and…

Three South Carolina counties added to Presidential Disaster Declaration

November 7, 2017

The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved three additional counties for the Public Assistance Program following Hurricane Irma. Governments and certain nonprofits in Abbeville, Newberry and Saluda counties are now able…

Palmetto Health recruiting members for Patient and Family Advisory Council

November 7, 2017

Palmetto Health Patient and Family Advisory Council now is accepting applications. The council is a partnership among health care practitioners, patients and families that will lead to the best outcomes and…

November is National Adoption Month

November 7, 2017

November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Social Services is highlighting the opportunity to create a forever family for one of the state’s waiting children. There…

Harbor Freight Tools creating more than 500 jobs in Dillon County expansion

November 7, 2017

Company Investing in One Million-Square-Foot Expansion Harbor Freight Tools, Dillon County’s largest employer, today announced a one million-square foot expansion of its East Coast distribution facility. This expansion is projected…

MAPAL, Inc. growing Greenville County operations

November 7, 2017

Manufacturing Expansion to Bring $4 Million Capital Investment MAPAL, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the tooling industry, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. The $4 million capital…

Murphy & Grantland honored with communications award

November 7, 2017

Law Firm Earns Palmetto Award of Excellence The South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators presented Murphy & Grantland with an Award of Excellence at the group’s…

Bobbitt Design Build expands team with two strategic hires

November 7, 2017

Bobbitt Design Build, a leader in commercial architectural design and construction in the Carolinas, is pleased to continue the growth of its Columbia office. The division has hired two new…

Jackson promotes Yolanda Chandler to accounting director

November 7, 2017

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has promoted Yolanda Chandler to accounting director. Chandler joined Jackson in 2009 as staff accountant, serving…

Massive mixed-use development announced at Judson Mill

November 7, 2017

CBRE announced the sale of the former Milliken & Company textile mill at 701 Easley Bridge Road in Greenville, South Carolina. The 36-acre site was purchased by Belmont Sayre on…

Rebuild Upstate celebrating 10th Anniversary

November 7, 2017

An Upstate non-profit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents is celebrating 10 years of serving families in the Upstate. “We have done some amazing…

Survey.com opens new operations center in Charlotte as the gig economy picks up steam

November 7, 2017

Looks for Talent in Charlotte Area CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boston-based retail intelligence firm Survey.com is expanding into the Carolinas market with a new base of operations in downtown Charlotte. The…

BJU computer programming teams place first and second in CCSC competition

November 7, 2017

The Bob Jones University intercollegiate computer programming teams placed first and second in the annual programming contest at the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC) Southeastern Region conference held…

Bobbitt Design Build expands team with two strategic hires

November 7, 2017

Bobbitt Design Build, a leader in commercial architectural design and construction in the Carolinas, is pleased to continue the growth of its Columbia office. The division has hired two new…

Murphy & Grantland honored with communications award

November 7, 2017

Law Firm Earns Palmetto Award of Excellence The South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators presented Murphy & Grantland with an Award of Excellence at the group’s…

Survey.com opens new operations center in Charlotte as the gig economy picks up steam

November 7, 2017

Looks for Talent in Charlotte Area CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boston-based retail intelligence firm Survey.com is expanding into the Carolinas market with a new base of operations in downtown Charlotte. The…

28th Festival of Trees Brings Magic to the Midlands – November 17-19

November 6, 2017

Thousands of guests will experience the magic of Palmetto Health Foundation’s 28th Festival of Trees, a weekend-long signature fundraising event benefiting Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Festival of Trees will be…

Jack Owens represented the Seller in the sale of 1262 Remount Road in North Charleston

November 6, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jack Owens, CCIM, represented the Seller, Mims Amusement Company in the sale of 1262 Remount Road in North Charleston. The Buyer, FOH Corporation, was represented by Thomas Kennedy…

City holds ribbon-cutting for new Public Works campus

November 6, 2017

City Council was joined by City staff, construction partners and community leaders this morning for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of the City’s new Public Works campus. The ribbon-cutting was…

United Community Bank Ice on Main rink installation has begun!

November 6, 2017

The chiller that helps keep the ice frozen throughout the United Community Bank Ice on Main season arrived on Monday. The equipment will be set in place by crane between 9 and 9:30…

Thrift Brothers, Inc. named Philanthropist of the Year

November 6, 2017

The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named Thrift Brothers, Inc., the 2017 recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year award.  Accepting the award on behalf of to the company’s co-founders Sam…

Two Lowcountry cities receiving Hometown Economic Development Grants

November 6, 2017

Estill and McLellanville are among ten cities and towns across the state that have received a Hometown Economic Development Grant from the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The Town of…

Smith Legal Group, P.C. announces firm opening, “Lawyer of the Year” recognition

November 6, 2017

Upstate attorneys Danny R. Smith and R. Patrick Smith today announced the opening of their firm, Smith Legal Group, P.C. (www.smithlawsc.com), located at 276 Magnolia Street in downtown Spartanburg. The…

Kara Grossman and Ashley Whisenant join GMK Interiors team

November 6, 2017

GMK announced that Kara Grossman has joined GMK’s interiors division as an interior designer and Ashley Whisenant has joined as a procurement coordinator. In these roles, Ms. Grossman will support…

David Campbell honored for outstanding philanthropy support in the region

November 6, 2017

David Campbell, Wendi Spratt (Historic Columbia, AFP President Elect), Sarah Wells (University of South Carolina, AFP Treasurer and Membership Co-Chair) and Louis Fawcett (EdVenture, AFP President)   Chernoff Newman President…

Monmouth Real Estate announces new acquisition in Charleston, SC

November 6, 2017

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (NYSE: MNR) announced the acquisition of a brand new 121,683 square foot industrial building located at 1892 Anfield Road, N. Charleston, SC at a purchase…

SC Branded Award winners announced

November 6, 2017

  Greenville’s Main Street, Brackish Bowties, and Others Honored The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Brand Leader, presented the 2017 SC Branded Awards on November 2nd in Columbia. The…

Spartanburg Water announces new Capital Projects Officer

November 6, 2017

Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Gene Jackson to the position of Capital Projects Officer (CPO), a new position at Spartanburg Water. Formerly our Director of Engineering,…

Spartanburg Water announces new Chief Operating Officer

November 6, 2017

Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Walden to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Robert will be responsible for the executive…

New John Acorn sculpture exhibit opens Friday at Sift Gallery

November 6, 2017

McMillan Pazdan Smith and Hampton III Gallery are excited to announce John Acorn as the newest exhibit at Sift, a curated gallery at Claussen Bakery in Greenville’s West End District.…

Five upstate cities receiving Hometown Economic Development Grants

November 6, 2017

Belton, Landrum, Anderson, Pickens and Spartanburg are among ten cities and towns across the state that have received a Hometown Economic Development Grant from the Municipal Association of South Carolina.…

Engenius expands accounts team with two new hires

November 6, 2017

Upstate digital marketing and web design firm, Engenius, has expanded its team serving client accounts with the hire of Kory Radford and Sam Nadler.     Sam Nadler and Kory…

Share the Warmth with Mast Store and Columbia

November 6, 2017

There’s a decided chill to the temperatures, so Winter is just around the corner. Mast Store is helping Share the Warmth in all its communities by holding a coat collection…

Locally Epic app expands to include nonprofit organizations

November 6, 2017

Locally Epic is offering free access to the app’s location-based marketing technology for local non-profit organizations. The Locally Epic app allows businesses to communicate directly with customers, using geo-fencing and…

United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend

November 6, 2017

United Community Banks, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of ten cents per common share.  The dividend is payable January 5, 2018, to shareholders…

Veterans and active-duty military Rride CARTA, TriCounty Link for free on Veterans Day

November 6, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC – Veterans and current military personnel can ride Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority and TriCounty Link services for free on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. “Veterans and military…

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

November 6, 2017

Charleston / Columbia / Greenville, SC – Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Charleston, SC John Orr, CCIM, Elyse Welch, CCIM and Danny Bonds represented the…

Experienced litigation team joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

November 6, 2017

  Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced the addition of Clay Walker, Rob Reibold and Reynolds Blankenship to their litigation practice. The experienced team of litigators joins HSB from the firm Walker &…

Escape Artist expands to offer more one-of-a-kind adventures

November 6, 2017

Escape Artist, Greenville’s only independently designed and operated escape room, will be expanding its size in a new location to add additional challenges and new features to the popular entertainment…

Incumbent Worker Training program funding available

November 6, 2017

Training Incumbent Workers to Provide Skills Employers Need Incumbent Worker Training Assistance (IWT) is available under provisions of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act to assist employers in training currently…

Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”

November 6, 2017

Rosen Hagood is included in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the firm has earned…

Crafty Feast announces list of vendors for 9th Annual Indie Craft Fair

November 6, 2017

Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s One-Stop-Shopping Market for Thousands of Attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods from across the Southeast…

Crafty Feast announces list of vendors for 9th Annual Indie Craft Fair

November 6, 2017

Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s One-Stop-Shopping Market for Thousands of Attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods from across the Southeast…

SCBIO Chief Executive Sam Konduros honored by South Carolina Governor McMaster with Order of the Palmetto

November 6, 2017

SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros was presented with the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor, during SCBIO’s annual conference at the Gaillard Center in Charleston last week. Governor…

SCBIO Chief Executive Sam Konduros honored by South Carolina Governor McMaster with Order of the Palmetto

November 6, 2017

SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros was presented with the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor, during SCBIO’s annual conference at the Gaillard Center in Charleston last week. Governor…

LHWH Advertising wins eight MarCom Awards for creativity and outstanding achievement in marketing

November 6, 2017

LHWH Advertising & Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C. has won eight MarCom Awards. In a field of approximately 6,000 entries, all of LHWH’s entries won honors. LHWH won four…

Homebuyers will be able to see property in more detail with Graphiq, a new platform available from Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island

November 6, 2017

Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) has added Graphiq to its arsenal of informational tools that provide details on property for sale. Graphiq rapidly creates interactive data-driven infographics…

Gov. Henry McMaster appoints Robert Bockman as Interim Commissioner on S.C. Public Service Commission

November 6, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster announced Robert Bockman as interim commissioner on the South Carolina Public Service Commission (SCPSC). Bockman fills the sixth congressional district seat, recently vacated when Nikiya Hall resigned…