Richland County CASA launches recruitment drive

September 22, 2017

The Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (RC CASA) program seeks volunteers to ensure every child is personally represented during juvenile dependency proceedings. “Our focus is to actively recruit male…

Statewide health initiative announces new director Stephanie Isaacs to lead public health program Choose Well?

September 22, 2017

Choose Well announced Stephanie Isaacs, MSN, RN has been promoted to director. She brings more than 15 years of healthcare management and clinical nursing experience to the Choose Well team.…

Town of Lexington makes offer to purchase Carolina Water Service I-20 plant

September 22, 2017

  Based on recent appraisal, the Town of Lexington has made an offer in the amount of $1.584 million to purchase the Carolina Water Service I-20 treatment facility and customer…

Cohn Construction Services welcomes Jake Van Wyk as assistant Project Manager

September 22, 2017

Cohn Construction Services is pleased announce the recent hire of Jake Van Wyk, who will join the team as an assistant Project Manager. Within this role, Jake will assist in…

Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics students earn state’s highest ACT scores

September 22, 2017

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that the GSSM Class of 2017 received the highest ACT scores in the state. With an average composite score…

Lexington District One graduates outperform state on ACT

September 22, 2017

Data from ACT’s annual Condition of College and Career Readiness Report shows that Lexington County School District One continues to test above the state average. The report, released by the…

Providence Health welcomes Jill Anelli as Vice President of Human Resources

September 22, 2017

  COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Health is pleased to announce the addition of Jill Anelli as Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Anelli’s extensive experience as an executive leader in…

Providence Health welcomes John Doyle as new Market Chief Financial Officer

September 22, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – John Doyle has been named as the new Market Chief Financial Officer for Providence Health.  Mr. Doyle is an accomplished healthcare executive with over twenty years of…

Richland County CASA launches recruitment drive

September 22, 2017

The Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (RC CASA) program seeks volunteers to ensure every child is personally represented during juvenile dependency proceedings. “Our focus is to actively recruit male…

SCANA receives subpoena for documents relating to nuclear project

September 22, 2017

SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), announced that SCANA and its subsidiaries have been served with a subpoena issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina seeking documents relating to the…

SCE&G presented with Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Award for its solar programs by South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance

September 21, 2017

  The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) presented South Carolina Electric & Gas Company with its Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Award at the 2017 SC Clean Energy Summit…

Family, friends establish endowed scholarship to honor late community leaders

September 21, 2017

  The late Robert Hill and Dick Kay Jr. spent much of their lives quietly giving – to their country, their families, their communities. To honor their memory and support…

Olga Rosa, M.D., receives national Award for Outstanding Service to Maltreated Children

September 21, 2017

When Olga Rosa, M.D., starts something, she wants to see it to fruition. Sept. 17, she was recognized at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Child Abuse and…

Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney named among Greenville’s Best & Brightest

September 21, 2017

Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) attorney, Annah Toates, has been selected to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Toates is one of 36 young professionals recognized…

Recruiting Solutions celebrates National Staffing Employee Week

September 21, 2017

Recruiting Solutions is celebrating National Staffing Employee Week during September 18th – 24th. Established by the American Staffing Association, this commemorative week honors the millions of temporary and contract employees…

District Five principal Melanie Cohen named to prestigious education policy program

September 21, 2017

River Springs Elementary School principal Melanie Cohen has been selected along with 16 other educators to participate in the South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) for 2017-18. “I am…

RCSD deputies accept HOT COPS CHALLENGE

September 21, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C.: The HOT COPS CHALLENGE – An ongoing social-media craze that began with a photo which has since gone viral, of Gainesville (Florida)…

NAI Avant closes land for new Cook Out location

September 21, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±1.32 acres of land located at 7504 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, SC. Construction will start immediately on a new Cook…

Season’s final Chapin downtown market celebrates Oktoberfest with German music, food and beer – October 7

September 21, 2017

The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market will conclude its inaugural season on Saturday, October 7 with an Oktoberfest flair, including German music, food and beer. The market runs from 9:00 am…

NAI Avant closes land for new Cook Out location

September 21, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±1.32 acres of land located at 7504 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, SC. Construction will start immediately on a new Cook…

RCSD deputies accept HOT COPS CHALLENGE

September 21, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C.: The HOT COPS CHALLENGE – An ongoing social-media craze that began with a photo which has since gone viral, of Gainesville (Florida)…

Recruiting Solutions celebrates National Staffing Employee Week

September 21, 2017

Recruiting Solutions is celebrating National Staffing Employee Week during September 18th – 24th. Established by the American Staffing Association, this commemorative week honors the millions of temporary and contract employees…

Hundreds of flowers to brighten Charleston as Tiger Lily encourages customers to ‘Petal It Forward’

September 20, 2017

  Charleston’s award-winning florist Tiger Lily will give away 400 bouquets of flowers on Wednesday, Oct. 11, as part of the “Petal It Forward” program. A national effort of the Society…

The Footlight Players brings ‘Creepy and Kooky’ Addams Family to life for fall production

September 20, 2017

Everyone’s favorite creepy and kooky family comes to The Footlight Players stage in October with an original story – and it’s every father’s nightmare. The Footlight Players will perform this…

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra announces its SEASON 10 lineup of concerts

September 20, 2017

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) announces its SEASON 10 concerts beginning February 24, 2018. “We’re celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary with a stellar line-up of concerts that pay tribute to some of the…

Cannon and Spring Streets to be converted for two-way traffic

September 20, 2017

Starting Monday, October 2, work will begin to convert Spring and Cannon streets to accommodate two-way traffic. Weather permitting, the entire process is expected to take two weeks, with the conversion…

McCall Farms acquires Sager Creek Vegetable Company brands

September 20, 2017

EFFINGHAM, SC – McCall Farms, known for its tasty line of high quality, seasoned southern-style vegetables and fruits, announced they are acquiring the brands of Sager Creek Vegetable Company, a…

CommunityWorks receives $720,000 from U.S. Treasury

September 20, 2017

CommunityWorks (CW) has been awarded a $720,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund to bolster its community development lending efforts. The CDFI Fund…

Chicken Salad Chick to make its debut in Easley

September 20, 2017

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in South Carolina with its first location in Easley. Located at 5709 Calhoun Memorial Highway, the new…

Cornerstone Bancorp shareholders approve merger with First Community Corporation

September 20, 2017

First Community Corporation, the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, announced that the previously announced merger under which First Community…

Cornerstone Bancorp shareholders approve merger with First Community Corporation

September 20, 2017

First Community Corporation, the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, announced that the previously announced merger under which First Community…

District Five launches #FloodTheTruck effort to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

September 20, 2017

Students and staff in Lexington-Richland School District Five are gathering supplies and raising funds to assist Houston-area residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. The district’s new #FloodTheTruck initiative is part of…

Samsung and Harvest Hope Food Bank partner to feed South Carolina veterans

September 20, 2017

Today, Joe Stinziano, the Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics America announced Samsung’s new local partnership with the Harvest Hope Food Bank to feed South Carolina veterans in need through…

More than 1 Million traveled in South Carolina to view the eclipse

September 20, 2017

Roughly 1.6 million people traveled to or within South Carolina to view the total solar eclipse last month, according to research released today by the South Carolina Department of Parks,…

More than 1 Million traveled in South Carolina to view the eclipse

September 20, 2017

Roughly 1.6 million people traveled to or within South Carolina to view the total solar eclipse last month, according to research released today by the South Carolina Department of Parks,…

Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center Pigskin in the Park series returns Friday

September 20, 2017

For the second straight season, Midlands high school football will be played at Spirit Communications Park. The Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center Pigskin at the Park series returns with three more…

Fall offerings at Congaree National Park

September 20, 2017

As the nights begin to cool and the days grow ever so shorter, park rangers are working with community partners to provide a number of special programs and activities.  These…

2017 Promoted Into Purpose Conference – October 20th, 21st

September 20, 2017

For Female Corporate Influencers and Entrepreneurs Ready to Live the Dream and Leave the Legacy Join us for the 2017 Promoted Into Purpose Conference on Friday, October 20th through Saturday,…

2017 Promoted Into Purpose Conference – October 20th, 21st

September 20, 2017

For Female Corporate Influencers and Entrepreneurs Ready to Live the Dream and Leave the Legacy Join us for the 2017 Promoted Into Purpose Conference on Friday, October 20th through Saturday,…

S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs

September 20, 2017

The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the sixth year. In total, the SBA…

S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs

September 20, 2017

The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the sixth year. In total, the SBA…

Colonial Life Aims to be Corporate Good Neighbor

September 20, 2017

Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company backs community improvement outreach efforts in education, arts and culture, and health and wellness. The Columbia-based firm and its employees had a positive local…

Rachel Hutchens joins Sowell Gray Robinson as associate

September 20, 2017

Columbia native Rachel M. Hutchens has joined Sowell Gray Robinson law firm as an associate. Rachel focuses her practice on litigation involving premises liability, automobile torts and insurance coverage, as…

Rotarian Neda Beal earns donor recognition

September 20, 2017

    Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose recognizes at-large director and service chair Neda Beal for continuing Rotary Foundation donations that support world understanding and peace programs. Beal is now…

Gauracandra Nimai Garrett selected as Best and Brightest

September 20, 2017

Allen University announced that Gauracandra Nimai Garrett, Director of Alumni Affairs for Allen University, will be recognized by Columbia Business Monthly in their 2017 “Best & Brightest 35 and Under”…

Smith Moore Leatherwood and partner Tod Hyche recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2017

September 20, 2017

Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that the firm has been recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2017 (HNW) for South Carolina. Additionally, partner J. Tod Hyche has been honored as a…

S.C. Branded finalists announced

September 20, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced finalists for S.C. Branded awards. S.C. Branded is a partnership with Upstate S.C. marketing group The Brand Leader, to establish a new,…

S.C. Branded finalists announced

September 20, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced finalists for S.C. Branded awards. S.C. Branded is a partnership with Upstate S.C. marketing group The Brand Leader, to establish a new,…

BorgWarner Inc. expanding operations in Oconee County

September 20, 2017

OCONEE COUNTY, SC – BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The $71.9…

BorgWarner Inc. expanding operations in Oconee County

September 20, 2017

OCONEE COUNTY, SC – BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The $71.9…