BIA names Corporate Member of the Year and Commercial Contractor of the Year

December 1, 2017

The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have announced that Essex Homes has been named 2017 Corporate Member of the Year and C.…

BIA names Corporate Member of the Year and Commercial Contractor of the Year

December 1, 2017

The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have announced that Essex Homes has been named 2017 Corporate Member of the Year and C.…

Callison Tighe contributes $10,000 to Harvest Hope

December 1, 2017

Continuing a commitment dating to 2009, the law firm of Callison Tighe has contributed $10,000 to Harvest Hope, a non-profit organization that helps feed millions of South Carolinians every year.…

Central Carolina REALTORS® under new leadership

December 1, 2017

On Thursday, November 16th at the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association’s Annual Prayer Breakfast, Association president-elect Doug Bridges announced that not one, but two people will be filling the vacant CEO…

National ranking for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis Composites

December 1, 2017

Morningstar® and Money Manager Review have recognized Wallick Investments’ performance with high national rankings. In addition to receiving a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 155 mid-cap blend products as of…

South Carolina Bar Foundation honors Elizabeth Van Doren Gray with statewide DuRant award

December 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation is proud to announce that Elizabeth Van Doren Gray, member of Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp and Laffitte, LLC , has been selected as the 2017 DuRant…

USC Law School anchors city’s legal corridor

December 1, 2017

  Since opening earlier this year, the University of South Carolina’s new School of Law has become the anchor for a “law corridor of Columbia” running along Gervais Street, says…

Callison Tighe contributes $10,000 to Harvest Hope

November 30, 2017

Continuing a commitment dating to 2009, the law firm of Callison Tighe has contributed $10,000 to Harvest Hope, a non-profit organization that helps feed millions of South Carolinians every year.…

Central Carolina REALTORS® under new leadership

November 30, 2017

On Thursday, November 16th at the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association’s Annual Prayer Breakfast, Association president-elect Doug Bridges announced that not one, but two people will be filling the vacant CEO…

2017 Giving Tuesday highest on record

November 30, 2017

Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, whose systems process a majority of the online donations made in the United States on #GivingTuesday, processed more…

South Carolina Bar Foundation honors Elizabeth Van Doren Gray with statewide DuRant award

November 30, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation is proud to announce that Elizabeth Van Doren Gray, member of Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp and Laffitte, LLC , has been selected as the 2017 DuRant…

Healthy Learners announces Marge M. Rath as Director of Development

November 30, 2017

Healthy Learners is proud to announce and welcome Marge M. Rath as its development director to engage in development and donor relations.  Rath will play an integral role in advancing the mission…

Kelly Reese named Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year

November 30, 2017

Lake Murray Elementary’s Kelly Reese (middle) was named the SCASA Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year. SCASA executive director Beth Phibbs (left) and District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner (right)…

Furman receives $1M grant to support scholarships, learning experiences

November 30, 2017

Leighan and David Rinker   Furman University has received a $1 million grant from the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Foundation that will directly benefit The Furman Advantage through increased financial…

MTC hosts area CEOs and CIOs to explore solutions to common information technology challenges

November 30, 2017

MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames and Army Chief Information Officer and Columbia native Lieutenant General Bruce T. Crawford   Around 25 leaders from Midlands-area organizations came together at the Midlands…

District Five, Irmo High alum Savannah McCaskill and USC women’s soccer advance to final four

November 30, 2017

It’s always been a dream of hers, and now Irmo native Savannah McCaskill has the chance to compete for a national championship. McCaskill and the University of South Carolina women’s…

Furay recognized as Elite Circle Champion by HealthCare.gov

November 30, 2017

“Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been recognized as one of Healthcare.gov’s Elite Circle of Champions. This national designation is given to insurance brokers who have helped more…

Complete Public Relations earns IABC Award of Excellence for work with Habitat for Humanity

November 30, 2017

Complete Public Relations has earned an IABC Palmetto Award of Excellence for work with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County on a home dedication to former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson.…

OOBE dedicates home for the Jackson Family

November 30, 2017

On Wednesday, local apparel company OOBE dedicated the most recent home to be built for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, a home for the Jackson family. As a Habitat…

SCDOT SHEP now available through 511 App

November 30, 2017

Contacting South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) roadside assistance crews has become a little easier, just in time for holiday travel. The SCDOT has added a new feature on its…

Ritedose Corporation to construct new Richland County facility

November 30, 2017

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Ritedose Corporation, a pharmaceutical products manufacturer, is once again expanding its Richland County operations with a $10 million investment. Ritedose, which specializes in the production…

Workforce board makes grants available to assist out-of-school youths

November 30, 2017

The State Workforce Development Board is making $400,000 available to assist out-of-school youths complete their education and hone their employability skills. Organizations can apply for up to $200,000 to be…

Columbia College announces Advisory Board for Business Program

November 29, 2017

Columbia College recently expanded their degree offerings, implementing new degree choices that impart marketable skills for graduates interested in pursuing these areas of focus. As a result, a new Hospitality…

S.C. Phil announces support from S.C. Arts Commission

November 29, 2017

Budget veto would cut award 17% Cut jeopardizes community engagement initiatives The South Carolina Philharmonic was awarded $26,551 in operating support for fiscal year 2018 by the S.C. Arts Commission to help…

Midlands Housing Trust Fund hires Demetrius McCord, JD, as Executive Director

November 29, 2017

The Midlands Housing Trust Fund (MHTF) announces Demetrius McCord has been hired as its Executive Director.  Demetrius has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Scranton and a Juris…

Columbia Art Center invites public to First Thursday – December 7

November 29, 2017

The Columbia Art Center will offer free pottery demos, refreshments and more as part of the First Thursday on Main event in December. The public is invited to visit the center’s new…

Rivers, Clamp become SCASA Principals of the Year

November 29, 2017

In surprise early morning announcements at Pleasant Hill Middle School and River Bluff High School on Tuesday, November 28, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators named Dr. Thomas E.…

USC Dance Students premiere original works at Drayton Hall Theatre, December 5-8

November 29, 2017

  The University of SC Dance Program will premiere original works by university dance artists during its Student Choreography Showcase,December 5-8 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Show times are 7:30pm nightly.  Tickets for the concert…

Two Principals of the Year in Lexington School District One

November 29, 2017

The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two principals from Lexington School District One as 2018 Principal of the Year award winners. Dr. Luke Clamp, principal of…

Columbia community leaders demand Washington leaders maintain EPA and DOT clean car standards

November 29, 2017

The Columbia community gathered to call on leaders in Washington to maintain the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Transportation’s clean car standards and protect the health of…

Palmetto Health offers free flu shots Saturday, Dec. 2

November 29, 2017

Palmetto Health is helping protect you and your family from the flu by providing free flu shots. Palmetto Health registered nurses will administer the flu shot to anyone six months and…

Jay Bender to be honored by S.C. Broadcasters

November 29, 2017

The South Carolina Broadcasters Association will present its Honorary Life Membership Award to attorney Jay Bender on Jan. 25, during its annual Awards of Distinction ceremony at the Columbia Metropolitan…

Free “medical” clinics are vital to South Carolina’s well-being

November 29, 2017

FREE CLINICS provide quality healthcare to those who would otherwise go without By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – It is an unsung, little-known fact that the 40-plus and…

Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Greenville County announces its Grand Opening – December 2nd

November 29, 2017

3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard  Habitat for Humanity ReStore will open its new location at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville on December 2, 2017 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.…

SCTAC appoints Chief Operations Officer

November 29, 2017

Jody Bryson, President and CEO of the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville, S.C., has announced the appointment of Danny Moyd as Chief Operations Officer. Formerly the…

Free “medical” clinics are vital to South Carolina’s well-being

November 29, 2017

FREE CLINICS provide quality healthcare to those who would otherwise go without By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – It is an unsung, little-known fact that the 40-plus and…

Jay Bender to be honored by S.C. Broadcasters

November 29, 2017

The South Carolina Broadcasters Association will present its Honorary Life Membership Award to attorney Jay Bender on Jan. 25, during its annual Awards of Distinction ceremony at the Columbia Metropolitan…

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices awards Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS sales professional eCertified designation

November 28, 2017

Ever on the cutting edge of real estate technology, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced today that Ryan Meister has received Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ distinguished eCertified The Next…

Dig Greenville gives community opportunity to help Name the Drill

November 28, 2017

The drill that will bore a tunnel underneath downtown Greenville has a path, a timeline and even a design for the face. It’s just missing a name, and Renewable Water…

Triangle Construction helps shape the Upstate for 70 years

November 28, 2017

Triangle Construction, a general contractor that specializes in multiple types of construction, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Since 1947, the Greenville based company has been an integral part of helping…

Milliken & Company joins Well Living Lab

November 28, 2017

For diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company, safety and health have always played a role in how the company conducts business. Solidifying this sentiment on a global scale, Milliken &…

Locally Epic moves past 30,0000 downloads in 2017

November 28, 2017

The Locally Epic app, which helps bring together businesses and users in real-time, just eclipsed 30,000 users in less than a year of operation. Locally Epic engages local consumers via…

NAI Avant Senior Broker Nick Stomski, SIOR completes 100th transaction in 2017

November 28, 2017

NAI Avant Senior Broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently made NAI Avant history when he completed his 100th commercial real estate transaction of the year in November. This milestone transaction is…

JDRF welcomes Beth Inman as National Director, Prospect Management

November 28, 2017

Beth Trammell Inman has joined the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as the new National Director, Prospect Management based in Columbia, SC. Over the course of the past ten years, Inman…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes new associates

November 28, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Kaitlin T. Beck, Demetrius Pyburn and Clara Elizabeth “Lizzie” Weston have joined the firm.   Clara Elizabeth “Lizzie” Weston, Demetrius Pyburn and Kaitlin T. Beck  …

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes new associates

November 28, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Kaitlin T. Beck, Demetrius Pyburn and Clara Elizabeth “Lizzie” Weston have joined the firm.   Clara Elizabeth “Lizzie” Weston, Demetrius Pyburn and Kaitlin T. Beck  …

Sixty percent of Americans with diabetes skip annual sight-saving exams

November 28, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reiterate the importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss Charleston, SC – People with diabetes are…

Sixty percent of Americans with diabetes skip annual sight-saving exams

November 28, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reiterate the importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss Charleston, SC – People with diabetes are…

Healthy Learners announces Aixa Rodriguez-Mariani, MD as Georgetown Program Manager

November 28, 2017

Healthy Learners announced Aixa Rodriguez-Mariani as program manager for Healthy Learners Georgetown.  Rodriguez-Mariani is responsible for providing oversight and management of the Healthy Learners Georgetown program while insuring that the elements of the process are in…

Advanced Technology International to manage Space Enterprise Consortium

November 28, 2017

Advanced Technology International (ATI) signed a five year, $100,000,000 Other Transaction Agreement with the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) on November…