Milliken & Company named one of America’s Safest Companies for 2017

September 14, 2017

Underscoring the company’s firm commitment to safety, Milliken & Company is pleased to be included on the 2017 America’s Safest Companies List presented by EHS Today magazine. Milliken, a three-time…

Joyner Commercial sales/leases for September

September 14, 2017

Joyner Commercial Announces June Transactions Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce the following transactions completed by its team of…

Pete Harper Represented the landlord in the lease of 2,026 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC

September 13, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of 2,026 SF of office space located at 9221 University Blvd., Suite D2C in North Charleston, SC…

Lisabeth Northrop begins her real estate career at Carolina One

September 13, 2017

The Mt. Pleasant Hwy. 17 North office of Carolina One Real Estate welcomes Lisabeth Northrop as the newest member of that office’s award winning team. Lisabeth Northrop was born and…

Alumna endows $100K new scholarship for Johnsonian staff members

September 13, 2017

Days filled with photo assignments, late-night newspaper layout sessions – Susan Hoffer McMillan ’71 has fond memories of her time as a photographer for The Johnsonian, Winthrop’s student newspaper. To…

Alumna endows $100K new scholarship for Johnsonian staff members

September 13, 2017

Days filled with photo assignments, late-night newspaper layout sessions – Susan Hoffer McMillan ’71 has fond memories of her time as a photographer for The Johnsonian, Winthrop’s student newspaper. To…

Two new transfer agreements give Greenville Technical College honors students pathways to four-year honors education

September 13, 2017

The Honors program at Greenville Technical College (GTC) has established new agreements with honors programs at Coker College and Lander University. These agreements allow students to move easily from the…

Award-winning filmmaker, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Speak at Furman Sept. 18

September 13, 2017

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Harvard University professor, journalist and author, will speak on the Furman University campus Monday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Shaw Hall of Younts…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after back-to-back hurricanes

September 13, 2017

In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes striking the United States, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding South Carolinians to be extra vigilant when helping those in need. “Although South…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after back-to-back hurricanes

September 13, 2017

In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes striking the United States, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding South Carolinians to be extra vigilant when helping those in need. “Although South…

Central Carolina Community Foundation awards 123 scholarships totaling $277,544

September 13, 2017

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 123 scholarships totaling $277,544 to some of South Carolina and the country’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 41…

Disaster relief community input

September 13, 2017

In accordance with the federal regulations, 24 CFR, Part 91, the City of Columbia is preparing to amend the City of Columbia Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery Action Plan. …

CresCom Bank welcomes new talent to South Carolina banking teams

September 13, 2017

 CresCom Bank, a leading bank within South Carolina communities, has expanded its talented team with the addition of Amber Jenkins, Stefanie Norman and Gail Bradford.   Charleston, South Carolina Amber Jenkins has…

CresCom Bank welcomes new talent to South Carolina banking teams

September 13, 2017

 CresCom Bank, a leading bank within South Carolina communities, has expanded its talented team with the addition of Amber Jenkins, Stefanie Norman and Gail Bradford.   Charleston, South Carolina Amber Jenkins has…

Richland County to cover rising costs of employee dependent health coverage

September 13, 2017

Richland County Council is taking steps to lessen the burden of rising health costs for County employees with dependents. Council approved a recommendation from the County Administrator’s Office to absorb…

Mayor Benjamin’s Move with the Mayor program to continue throughout September

September 13, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will join residents in taking steps to fight the leading killer of Columbia citizens – heart disease. Mayor Benjamin will continue the city’s Move with the…

ScanSource, Inc. names new board member

September 13, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., {Nasdaq: SCSC}, a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced the appointment of Elizabeth O. (“Betty”) Temple to its Board of Directors effective…

Ingersoll Rand CEO Mike Lamach named inaugural recipient of Sustaining Leadership Award

September 13, 2017

Ingersoll Rand Chairman and CEO Michael W. Lamach has been named the first recipient of the Sustaining Leadership Award. This award recognizes CEOs who deliver superior financial, social and reputational…

Economic development pays off for central South Carolina

September 13, 2017

      Eight of the state’s central region counties are enjoying the fruits of economic development efforts seeking new business and employment – to the tune of investments totaling…

City Manager’s Spotlight – September 2017

September 13, 2017

The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…

Paul Hoefer named to John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court

September 13, 2017

Paul Hoefer, an attorney with Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been elected to the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to fostering excellence…

Hydrick to speak at Emission Credit Conference

September 13, 2017

Woody Hydrick, Managing Principal of Global Location Strategies, is scheduled to present at the 2017 Texas Emission Credit Conference in Houston on Thursday, September 14. A professional site selection consultant…

Andrew Brashier joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

September 13, 2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Andrew Brashier has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. From the start of his professional…

Grassroots Leaders embark on journey to create community change

September 13, 2017

  The Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) graduated twenty-five new community leaders during a ceremony held at The Piedmont Club Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Graduates, their family…

BANDWAGON launches chatbot to enhance ticket buying experience

September 13, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – BANDWAGON is taking the next step in personalizing the college gameday experience through the launch of a chatbot that walks the consumer through every step of the…

Crawford Strategy achieves Google Partner status

September 13, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand development, public relations and digital marketing company, has recently become a Google Partner. To be awarded Partner Status, an agency must…

South Carolina I-77 Alliance launches new data-centric website

September 13, 2017

The South Carolina I-77 Alliance has launched their new website, making it easier for industries and businesses to see why York, Chester, Fairfield and Richland counties are ideal for location…

South Carolina I-77 Alliance launches new data-centric website

September 13, 2017

The South Carolina I-77 Alliance has launched their new website, making it easier for industries and businesses to see why York, Chester, Fairfield and Richland counties are ideal for location…

Lexington County schools join ‘dynamic’ pilot program

September 13, 2017

  Each day, millions of people turn to Google for the latest news, weather reports and answers to search questions. This year, four Lexington County School District One schools launched…

CBRE arranges sale of Tower at 1301 Gervais in Columbia

September 13, 2017

CBRE has arranged the sale of Tower at 1301 Gervais, a 298,926-square-foot Class-A office building in Columbia, South Carolina. RealOp Investments, LLC, of Greenville, South Carolina, acquired the property from…

CBRE arranges sale of Tower at 1301 Gervais in Columbia

September 13, 2017

CBRE has arranged the sale of Tower at 1301 Gervais, a 298,926-square-foot Class-A office building in Columbia, South Carolina. RealOp Investments, LLC, of Greenville, South Carolina, acquired the property from…

Economic development pays off for central South Carolina

September 13, 2017

      Eight of the state’s central region counties are enjoying the fruits of economic development efforts seeking new business and employment – to the tune of investments totaling…

Lexington County schools join ‘dynamic’ pilot program

September 13, 2017

  Each day, millions of people turn to Google for the latest news, weather reports and answers to search questions. This year, four Lexington County School District One schools launched…

Paul Hoefer named to John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court

September 13, 2017

Paul Hoefer, an attorney with Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been elected to the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to fostering excellence…

SCE&G continues power restoration following Tropical Storm Irma

September 12, 2017

Tropical Storm Irma moved through South Carolina on Monday, bringing high winds, rain and leaving 154,000 SCE&G customers without power. Crews immediately began restoration efforts and worked through the night…

Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief

September 12, 2017

Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…

Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief

September 12, 2017

Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…

Festival Passes for upcoming Reedy Reels go on sale this week

September 12, 2017

Film buffs can buy Festival Passes for the third annual Countybank Reedy Reels Film Festival – and the first 50 to purchase can score a free T-shirt at the same…

Colliers Report: Parking Demands on the Rise While Vacancy Remains Low

September 12, 2017

Key Takeaways Columbia, South Carolina’s vacancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District remains low at 16.1%. Four key points are affecting Columbia parking demand: Main Street redevelopment;…

Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates

September 12, 2017

Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…

County of Lexington administrative offices to reopen for business Tuesday

September 12, 2017

County of Lexington administrative offices will be open under normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. All of the following offices will be open: County Libraries Lexington County Recreations and…

City Offices Delayed Opening | Tuesday, September 12, 2017

September 12, 2017

Out of the abundance of caution, City offices will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. City of Columbia offices will not be open until 10:00 am and all non-essential personnel should not report…

USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings

September 12, 2017

Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…

USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings

September 12, 2017

Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…

Top Grossing Movies – September 12

September 12, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103  $123,403,419  $123,403,419 2…

Top Grossing Movies – September 12

September 12, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103  $123,403,419  $123,403,419 2…

Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates

September 12, 2017

Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…

Coldwell Banker Caine names August Circle of Excellence Recipients

September 11, 2017

Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from August through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…

RealtyLink recognized as a 2017 fastest frowing company in South Carolina

September 11, 2017

RealtyLink, Coldwell Banker Caine’s development partner of the luxury neighborhood Augusta Walk neighborhood, has been honored among the fastest growing companies in South Carolina in 2017 by SC 25 Fastest…

Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour to Project Manager

September 11, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC, – Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager. Sean came to Cohn Construction Services after graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor…