NAI Avant facilitates ±30,000 SF industrial lease

September 28, 2017

NAI Avant announced the ±30,000 square foot industrial lease transaction at 1517 Key Road in Columbia, South Carolina. Senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland CCIM, SIOR represented the…

City of Charleston to hold public workshop on low battery project

September 27, 2017

A public workshop to review progress on the Low Battery Seawall Project will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Memminger Auditorium (56 Beaufain…

District Five awarded federal magnet program grant totaling $13.7 Million

September 27, 2017

Lexington-Richland School District Five has been awarded a five-year federal grant totaling more than $13.7 million to fund new magnet programs at Nursery Road Elementary, H. E. Corley Elementary, and…

Dutch Fork Elementary magnet gives students hands-on, up-close instruction in caring for the environment

September 27, 2017

Lola Gantt, squinted her eyes and tapped her fingers intently on the plexiglass display. “There’s the queen bee,” she said, a wide smile slowly growing across her face. “I’ve been…

VenusPoe.com goes live

September 27, 2017

Award-winning personal injury attorney Venus Poe, partner and founder of Venus Poe, PA, has launched a new website: VenusPoe.com. “Our objective with the new site is to create an easy,…

Meredith E. Green named general counsel at Furman University

September 27, 2017

Meredith E. Green, a 2005 Furman University graduate, has been named general counsel at the university. Green will report to the president and serve as legal counsel on all university…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Greenville industrial property

September 27, 2017

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 101 Park Place Court in Grenville, South Carolina. Tri-Lift purchased the 15,000 square foot industrial property situated on 1.5 acres from…

Spartanburg Community College celebrates relocation of School of Business to downtown campus

September 27, 2017

    On Tuesday, September 26, Spartanburg Community College celebrated the relocation of the College’s School of Business to the SCC Downtown Campus, welcoming community leaders, elected officials, SCC students…

Senator Mia McLeod selected for Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowship

September 27, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC- South Carolina State Senator Mia McLeod (D-Richland) has been selected for the 2017 Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowship biaclass. The Aspen Institute-Rodel Fellowship, according to its mission, seeks to enhance our democracy by identifying and…

Peace Center launches fundraising campaign to replace theater seats, make other upgrades

September 27, 2017

    The Peace Center has launched a fundraising campaign to replace all 2,111 seats in Peace Concert Hall, along with other upgrades. The new seats will be equal in…

Richland One awarded $15 million grant to add magnet programs

September 27, 2017

Richland One has been awarded a $15 million federal grant to add magnet programs to four district schools. The award announcement was made September 27 by the U.S. Department of…

Heart disease and stroke survivors share their power for World Heart Day

September 27, 2017

Columbia resident Beverly Buchanan announced as national spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement Each year on September 29, World Heart Day, an initiative of the World Heart…

H-1B Visa Alternatives: Options Available to Those Unlucky in the H-1B Lottery: Part 2

September 27, 2017

By Becky Sigmund and John Hill   This article is the second of a two-part series on H-1B alternatives.  The first part appeared in this blog column on July 20,…

H-1B Visa Alternatives: Options Available to Those Unlucky in the H-1B Lottery: Part 2

September 27, 2017

By Becky Sigmund and John Hill   This article is the second of a two-part series on H-1B alternatives.  The first part appeared in this blog column on July 20,…

Collum’s Lumber Products expanding operations in Allendale County

September 27, 2017

ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Collum’s Lumber Products, LLC, a producer of dimensional lumber and other wood products, today announced the expansion of its Allendale County manufacturing operations. Creating 10 new…

Collum’s Lumber Products expanding operations in Allendale County

September 27, 2017

ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Collum’s Lumber Products, LLC, a producer of dimensional lumber and other wood products, today announced the expansion of its Allendale County manufacturing operations. Creating 10 new…

Colliers International adds new tenant, Pilot Freight Services, to Carolina Industrial Properties portfolio

September 27, 2017

Global transportation and logistics company leases space at Timmonsville facility to service GE Healthcare as a result of the recent expansion announcement. GE Healthcare’s announcement in March 2017 that it…

Colliers International adds new tenant, Pilot Freight Services, to Carolina Industrial Properties portfolio

September 27, 2017

Global transportation and logistics company leases space at Timmonsville facility to service GE Healthcare as a result of the recent expansion announcement. GE Healthcare’s announcement in March 2017 that it…

Parkland Plaza Shopping Center welcomes Columbia’s fourth Planet Fitness

September 27, 2017

Addition of major retailer a result of Cayce’s residential boom. Cayce, which is just across the Congaree River from downtown Columbia and the University of South Carolina, is experiencing a…

CHA giving a final salute to Gonzales Gardens

September 27, 2017

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) is hosting a demolition ceremony honoring Gonzales Gardens on Wednesday, October 4 at 10 a.m. located at 1505 Garden Plaza. Local dignitaries will be speaking…

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage partners with Guaranteed Rate Affinity to provide mortgage origination services

September 27, 2017

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage firm in Columbia, announced that it has partnered with Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC to include an enhanced mortgage service offering…

Top speakers, brands commit to SCBIO 2017; SC Governor McMaster to keynote Life Sciences Conference

September 27, 2017

BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood will join South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster as featured luncheon speakers on the first full day of SCBIO 2017 – the annual conference bringing top…

Top speakers, brands commit to SCBIO 2017; SC Governor McMaster to keynote Life Sciences Conference

September 27, 2017

BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood will join South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster as featured luncheon speakers on the first full day of SCBIO 2017 – the annual conference bringing top…

Midlands Gives 5th Anniversary Year – nonprofit registration now open

September 27, 2017

The fifth anniversary year of Midlands Gives, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 24-hour online giving challenge, has begun. Nonprofit registration is now open for the May 1, 2018 giving day, which…

NAI Avant closes land for new RV dealership

September 27, 2017

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±83.66 acres of land located at Business Park Drive in Lexington. Procured by NAI Avant broker Lee Bussell, Jr., the land will operate as…

Lizard’s Thicket plans to celebrate 40th anniversary by giving back this fall

September 27, 2017

Lizard’s Thicket announces plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of the business’s first location of its family-owned and operated restaurants. In celebration of this milestone, the restaurant…

CHA giving a final salute to Gonzales Gardens

September 27, 2017

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) is hosting a demolition ceremony honoring Gonzales Gardens on Wednesday, October 4 at 10 a.m. located at 1505 Garden Plaza. Local dignitaries will be speaking…

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage partners with Guaranteed Rate Affinity to provide mortgage origination services

September 27, 2017

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage firm in Columbia, announced that it has partnered with Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC to include an enhanced mortgage service offering…

Lizard’s Thicket plans to celebrate 40th anniversary by giving back this fall

September 27, 2017

Lizard’s Thicket announces plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of the business’s first location of its family-owned and operated restaurants. In celebration of this milestone, the restaurant…

Midlands Gives 5th Anniversary Year – nonprofit registration now open

September 27, 2017

The fifth anniversary year of Midlands Gives, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 24-hour online giving challenge, has begun. Nonprofit registration is now open for the May 1, 2018 giving day, which…

NAI Avant closes land for new RV dealership

September 27, 2017

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±83.66 acres of land located at Business Park Drive in Lexington. Procured by NAI Avant broker Lee Bussell, Jr., the land will operate as…

Top speakers, brands commit to SCBIO 2017; SC Governor McMaster to keynote Life Sciences Conference

September 27, 2017

BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood will join South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster as featured luncheon speakers on the first full day of SCBIO 2017 – the annual conference bringing top…

Sonoco recognized as a Centennial Business

September 26, 2017

Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Sonoco as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been in good standing with the…

Sonoco recognized as a Centennial Business

September 26, 2017

Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Sonoco as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been in good standing with the…

Lexington County sheriff completes FBI executive training

September 26, 2017

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon graduated from the 40th session of the FBI’s National Executive Institute last week. More than 40 senior law enforcement leaders from across the United States and around…

Coldwell Banker Chicora Advantage names new president

September 26, 2017

Brian Moxey Joins Top Leadership Team Coldwell Banker Chicora Advantage in Myrtle Beach, S.C. has named Brian Moxey as its new president. Moxey has been a key member of the…

DX Marketing executives to present at Oracle OpenWorld

September 26, 2017

Two executives of Greenville’s award-winning data-driven digital marketing firm DX Marketing (DXM) have been invited to speak at OpenWorld, an annual conference hosted by giant technology brand Oracle. DX Marketing…

Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch welcomes 11th season in downtown Simpsonville

September 26, 2017

Greenville’s largest charity pumpkin patch will begin its 2017 season on Saturday, October 7, bringing fall fun to local families and needed funds to local nonprofits. The Holy Cross Pumpkin…

Lexington Middle teacher invites global perspective

September 26, 2017

  As she reaches the top of Machu Picchu and takes in the centuries-old view, one thought races to the front of Lauren Larmon’s mind. She can’t wait to share…

Rotaract leaders visit Capital Rotary

September 26, 2017

    Callie McLean (left) and Emma Goldrick, student leaders of the University of South Carolina’s Rotaract Club, are welcomed by president Blake DuBose to a recent Capital Rotary meeting.…

Frank Abagnale to keynote at FinTrust financial forum – October 5

September 26, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors announced it will host its second annual financial forum featuring keynote speaker Frank Abagnale Thursday, October 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville South Carolina Keynote speaker…

Tract of land sells on King Street

September 26, 2017

  Carolina Commercial, LLC Will Moore and Charlie Moore, CCIM SIOR represented the seller in the sale of 677 King St, a .52 acre tract of land $2,500,000 With thanks to Chip…

SCE&G recognized for outstanding solar power programs

September 26, 2017

Utility Earns S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance’s 2017 Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Award SCE&G was recognized today by the South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) for leadership and success…

Frank Abagnale to keynote at FinTrust financial forum – October 5

September 26, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors announced it will host its second annual financial forum featuring keynote speaker Frank Abagnale Thursday, October 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville South Carolina Keynote speaker…

Lexington Middle teacher invites global perspective

September 26, 2017

  As she reaches the top of Machu Picchu and takes in the centuries-old view, one thought races to the front of Lauren Larmon’s mind. She can’t wait to share…

NAI Avant arranges downtown Columbia office lease

September 26, 2017

NAI Avant announced the USC School of Medicine Educational Trust will occupy ±3,626 square foot (SF) of office space at 1410 Blanding street. The ±21,701 SF building has multiple office/medical…

Rotaract leaders visit Capital Rotary

September 26, 2017

    Callie McLean (left) and Emma Goldrick, student leaders of the University of South Carolina’s Rotaract Club, are welcomed by president Blake DuBose to a recent Capital Rotary meeting.…

Hamrick Mills expanding manufacturing operations in Cherokee County

September 25, 2017

Hamrick Mills, a longstanding textile manufacturer, is expanding its production capabilities in Gaffney with a $6 million investment. Established in 1900, the company produces high-quality woven fabrics for use in…

Hamrick Mills expanding manufacturing operations in Cherokee County

September 25, 2017

Hamrick Mills, a longstanding textile manufacturer, is expanding its production capabilities in Gaffney with a $6 million investment. Established in 1900, the company produces high-quality woven fabrics for use in…

Peace Center names Lynn Harton board chairman; announces new members

September 25, 2017

The Peace Center’s Board of Trustees has named Lynn Harton chairman of the board and elected 11 new members. Harton serves as the president of United Community Banks, Inc. and is…