Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence is first along Vista Greenway Extension

September 4, 2017

The 2017 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 7, will be the first walk along the City of Columbia’s Vista Greenway Extension in Finlay Park. The Vista Greenway Extension…

Riley Institute at Fuman selects 12th class of Lowcountry Diversity Leaders

September 3, 2017

Forty-two leaders from the Lowcountry and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this fall. “In a time of considerable…

Joe Lucas, managing member with Pope Flynn, elected Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel

September 2, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Joe Lucas, managing member and public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, a law firm headquartered in Columbia and concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a…

Joe Lucas, managing member with Pope Flynn, elected Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel

September 2, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Joe Lucas, managing member and public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, a law firm headquartered in Columbia and concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a…

Palmetto SeniorCare PACE celebrates National PACE Month

September 2, 2017

For the first time, September is being celebrated as National PACE® (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month. The observance recognizes the work of PACE, which coordinates and provides…

First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT

September 2, 2017

  The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…

First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT

September 2, 2017

  The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…

Page to serve as Chief of Staff

September 1, 2017

Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today appointed Randy Page, director of Public Relations, to the newly created position of Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Page is responsible…

South Carolina sends additional emergency assistance resources to Texas

September 1, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster announced that the Pee Dee Regional Incident Management Team (IMT) has been deployed to Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey. The Team has been augmented with members of…

Corpus Christi ship channel re-opens after record six day closure

September 1, 2017

The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port signed Marine Safety Information Bulletin authorizing the restricted opening of the Corpus Christi Sip Channel after a record six-day closure from…

Corpus Christi ship channel re-opens after record six day closure

September 1, 2017

The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port signed Marine Safety Information Bulletin authorizing the restricted opening of the Corpus Christi Sip Channel after a record six-day closure from…

Richland County partners with ‘Columbia Relief’ for Hurricane Harvey victims

September 1, 2017

Richland County is joining the City of Columbia, Lexington County, the University of South Carolina and other community partners to maximize efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. The Columbia…

Coordinated effort to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey from Columbia, SC

September 1, 2017

In 2015, in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, Columbia and the Midlands area received support from around the country. Now, it’s our turn to give back. Governments, businesses, and nonprofits…

South Carolina sends emergency assistance resources to Texas

September 1, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina has received a request from Texas for emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey and that the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams (SC-HART) have…

Elliott Davis Decosimo admits six new shareholders

September 1, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that it has admitted six new shareholders into the company…

Elliott Davis Decosimo admits six new shareholders

September 1, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that it has admitted six new shareholders into the company…

Amazon donated $15,000 in science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy to excite student learning

September 1, 2017

  Amazon donated $15,000 worth of science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The donation helps supply the science lab with much-needed materials for…

CBRE facilitates lease at Faber Executive Park to Charleston County Assessor’s Office

September 1, 2017

  Charleston County Assessor’s office has leased 19,669 sq. ft. at 3875 Faber Place Drive in the North Charleston submarket. Previously at O.T. Wallace County Office Building at 101 Meeting…

Crum to join Nursing Faculty at Bob Jones University

September 1, 2017

Kelly Crum will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as Professor in the Division of Nursing in the College of Arts and Science. Most recently, Crum served as…

Bell Legal Group files 11-count class action complaint against SCANA

September 1, 2017

Georgetown attorney Ed Bell of Bell Legal Group LLC filed an 11-count class action complaint late Monday against SCANA Corp. and S.C. Electric & Gas for charging approximately 661,000 customers more than $1 billion in…

Bell Legal Group files 11-count class action complaint against SCANA

September 1, 2017

Georgetown attorney Ed Bell of Bell Legal Group LLC filed an 11-count class action complaint late Monday against SCANA Corp. and S.C. Electric & Gas for charging approximately 661,000 customers more than $1 billion in…

Davis & Floyd executive Bryan Webb selected to Leadership Charleston

September 1, 2017

Davis & Floyd, Inc. announced that Bryan Webb has been selected to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2018. Webb serves as a vice president of…

The Bend announces lineup for Marsh Jam, September 7

September 1, 2017

The Bend, a 17-acre property on the banks of the Ashley River, announced the latest lineup for Marsh Jam, a waterfront performance series on Thursday, September 7 from 6:00 –…

Beer distribution supports 2,206 direct jobs in SC

August 31, 2017

This Labor Day, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is recognizing the hardworking men and women in America’s beer distribution industry whose jobs are strengthening the state and national economies every day. Independent…

City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: Volunteers needed to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!

August 31, 2017

Volunteers to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride! The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers in September to help conduct our fourth annual…

Don Construction Products launching Lancaster County operations

August 31, 2017

LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Don Construction Products (DCP), a U.K.-based world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced technology products for the construction industry, is launching its first U.S. manufacturing…

Don Construction Products launching Lancaster County operations

August 31, 2017

LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Don Construction Products (DCP), a U.K.-based world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced technology products for the construction industry, is launching its first U.S. manufacturing…

WREN beneficiary of new Fitness Fueled Fundraiser series – September 1 – October 9

August 31, 2017

  A series of fitness classes will commence this weekend to benefit the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN). Fit Columbia, a versatile fitness center and yoga studio in the…

Midlands Technical College names top employees for 2017

August 31, 2017

Barbara Church, Candice Geiger, Connie Hill, Emily Burns, Faye Gowans   COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) kicked off its Fall Semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2017. MTC President Dr.…

District hires new Director of Communications

August 31, 2017

At a board meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ishmael T.…

Home Builders Association of Greenville CEO Michael Dey receives national award

August 31, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – The National Association of Home Builders honored Home Builders Association of Greenville CEO Michael Dey with its inaugural Local Executive Officer of the Year Award during the…

Three Richland School District Two Board members recognized for training

August 31, 2017

Pictured above (left to right) Dr. Monica Elkins Johnson, Lindsay Agostini, and James Shadd receive their certificate and pins for their achievement at the 2017-2018 Boardsmanship Institute.   Three Richland…

W. Bruce Wrenn joins Ameris Bank as Commercial Banker

August 31, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Ameris Bank Columbia Market President Mze Wilkins is excited to announce that W. Bruce Wrenn has joined the Columbia banking team as a commercial lender. He will…

Mission Solutions Group, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County

August 31, 2017

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Mission Solutions Group, a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The firm is expected to invest $2.9 million and create…

Mission Solutions Group, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County

August 31, 2017

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Mission Solutions Group, a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The firm is expected to invest $2.9 million and create…

McNair attorney named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2018

August 31, 2017

McNair announced Jennifer Flanagin has been selected to the 2018 class of Leadership Charleston, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1974, this professional development program focuses…

McNair attorney named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2018

August 31, 2017

McNair announced Jennifer Flanagin has been selected to the 2018 class of Leadership Charleston, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1974, this professional development program focuses…

Shoe to serve as Assistant Professor of Studio Art at BJU

August 31, 2017

Ross Shoe will return to Bob Jones University as Assistant Professor and Department Head of Studio Art in the School of Fine Arts and Communication this fall. “We are excited…

Whited to join Education Faculty at BJU

August 31, 2017

Julia Hensler Whited will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Whited previously served as adjunct faculty…

Carolina Business Equipment expands through acquisition of new service area

August 31, 2017

Carolina Business Equipment (CBE), a Columbia, SC-based IT and print solutions company, continues to develop its presence in the southeast with its acquisition of a Piedmont-area copier and printer service…

Job Shadowing for Construction

August 31, 2017

The Building Industry Association of Central SC and Midlands Education and Business Alliance, invite construction related organizations to participate in our industry-wide job shadowing event for construction. This event, scheduled…

Carolina Business Equipment expands through acquisition of new service area

August 31, 2017

Carolina Business Equipment (CBE), a Columbia, SC-based IT and print solutions company, continues to develop its presence in the southeast with its acquisition of a Piedmont-area copier and printer service…

Job Shadowing for Construction

August 31, 2017

The Building Industry Association of Central SC and Midlands Education and Business Alliance, invite construction related organizations to participate in our industry-wide job shadowing event for construction. This event, scheduled…

McNair attorney named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2018

August 31, 2017

McNair announced Jennifer Flanagin has been selected to the 2018 class of Leadership Charleston, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1974, this professional development program focuses…

Columbia Chamber announces 2017-2018 Leadership Columbia Class

August 30, 2017

62 Local Individuals in 45th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia…

Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island is holding the 2017 Hilton Head Island MLS Real Estate Technology Conference on September 6

August 30, 2017

Some of the biggest names in the real estate industry are coming to Hilton Head Island on September 6 for the 2017 Hilton Head Island MLS Real Estate Technology Conference.…

Simon & Kristin Schatmeyer team up at Carolina One

August 30, 2017

After a three year absence from the field of real estate, Simon Schatmeyer has returned to the Mt. Pleasant Hwy 17 North office of Carolina One Real Estate.  Schatmeyer will be…

Carolina Youth Development Center achieves National Accreditation

August 30, 2017

Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). CYDC is a nonprofit serving the Tri-County that provides shelter and support services…

Tucanos donates school supplies to Greenville County Schools

August 30, 2017

Tucanos Brazilian Grill located in Magnolia Park donated a variety of over 400 school supply items during their recent school supply drive to benefit the Greenville County School District. As…

The Inn at Patrick Square celebrates grand opening

August 30, 2017

The Inn at Patrick Square celebrated its official grand opening. Invited guests, members of the community and dignitaries gathered to cut the ribbon and see all that the new hotel…