Eric Bedingfield to begin work at Greenville Technical College

August 30, 2017

Eric Bedingfield will return to Greenville Technical College (GTC), where he earned an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology in 1988, to serve as government affairs liaison. A Michelin Tech…

Minority-owned firm heads up demolition of the old Wando River Bridge

August 30, 2017

When Kenneth Canty worked on the 2005 Cooper River Bridge demolition project in Charleston, SC, he was one of many engineers working together to safely bring down the aging structure. Twelve…

Minority-owned firm heads up demolition of the old Wando River Bridge

August 30, 2017

When Kenneth Canty worked on the 2005 Cooper River Bridge demolition project in Charleston, SC, he was one of many engineers working together to safely bring down the aging structure. Twelve…

Upstate Transportation Coalition launches new website, releases Business Case for Transit

August 30, 2017

The Upstate Transportation Coalition has launched a new website at utcsc.org and has released its first study, “Business Case for Transit: Greenville County,” in cooperation with Greenville Health System, SC…

Miracle on the Hudson survivor to speak at The Woodlands at Furman

August 30, 2017

Dave Sanderson wasn’t supposed to be on U.S. Airways Flight 1549. But as the last passenger off the plane that made a miracle landing in the Hudson River, Sanderson was…

Capital Rotary Tours Transitions Homeless Center

August 30, 2017

      Transitions Homeless Recovery Center CEO Craig Currey (standing) briefs Capital Rotary members on what they’ll see during an Aug. 30 tour of the facility. Transitions aims to…

Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation

August 30, 2017

From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…

Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation

August 30, 2017

From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…

Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands

August 30, 2017

Susan Bankson (Wells Fargo), Holt Chetwood (Wells Fargo), Sara Fawcett (UWM)   Wells Fargo today presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local…

Taco Bell is the newest restaurant addition to West Side Plaza

August 30, 2017

West Side Plaza, the largest shopping center in West Columbia, has added a new Taco Bell, thanks to Colliers International’s Rox Pollard and Danny Bonds. The fast food restaurant is currently…

Seven new people join the team at Derrick Stubbs

August 30, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Seven new hires have joined the team at Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP. “We’re excited to have all of these folks on board,” said partner Todd Dailey.…

Trident Tech wins Southern Region Equity Award

August 30, 2017

The Association of Community College Trustees has named Trident Technical College the recipient of the 2017 Southern Region Equity Award. The equity award recognizes the commitment made by a community…

Dig Greenville work starting soon

August 30, 2017

Physical work on the $46 million Dig Greenville project will start within the next few weeks, but the actual boring of the new tunnel system under downtown likely won’t start…

Three Lexington One board members earn SCSBA Level Two

August 30, 2017

  (L to R) Lexington County School District One Board Members Grady V. Harmon Jr., Anne Marie Green and Michael E. Anderson were honored by Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., and…

Capital Rotary Tours Transitions Homeless Center

August 30, 2017

      Transitions Homeless Recovery Center CEO Craig Currey (standing) briefs Capital Rotary members on what they’ll see during an Aug. 30 tour of the facility. Transitions aims to…

Seven new people join the team at Derrick Stubbs

August 30, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Seven new hires have joined the team at Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP. “We’re excited to have all of these folks on board,” said partner Todd Dailey.…

Dutch Fork Elementary teacher named SC Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educator of the Year

August 29, 2017

Dutch Fork Elementary School resident scientist Amy Umberger has been named the 2017 South Carolina Project Learning Tree (PLT) Jerry L. Shrum Outstanding Educator of the Year. She was selected…

Greenville City Fire Department receives Class 1 rating from ISO

August 29, 2017

A representative from ISO officially announced the City of Greenville’s receipt of a Public Protection Classification of 1 at tonight’s formal meeting of City Council. The ISO evaluates municipal fire protection efforts in…

SCTAC Airport undergoes 5.1 M upgrade

August 29, 2017

Thanks to $5.1 million in federal grant funding, the S.C. Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville, S.C. will repave the main taxiway at Donaldson Field airport to support larger aircraft. The…

Yet Another I-9 Version

August 29, 2017

By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Ogletree Deakins   For the second time in just over six months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has released yet another version…

Yet Another I-9 Version

August 29, 2017

By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Ogletree Deakins   For the second time in just over six months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has released yet another version…

Pierce joins Morton & Gettys as an associate

August 29, 2017

ROCK HILL, SC – Rock Hill native Nate Pierce has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on civil litigation. While at the University of South Carolina…

Cohn Construction hires Luke Parker as Controller

August 29, 2017

    Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Luke Parker, who will join the team as their Controller. Within this role, Luke will manage and oversee the accounting…

Watts to serve as Instructor of Teacher Education at BJU

August 29, 2017

Paula Watts will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Watts previously served as a transition advisor…

OOBE, Inc. co-founders Tom Merritt and Mike Pereyo to present at Endeavor’s September Collaborators & Cocktails Educational Speaker Series

August 29, 2017

Creative, Dynamic Entrepreneurs to Share Collaboration Story that Drove Brand Success Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent agencies and freelancers in the creative services fields as well as corporate…

McKinney to serve as Assistant Professor of Biology at BJU

August 29, 2017

Dr. David McKinney will join the Bob Jones University faculty in the College of Arts and Science this fall as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology of the Natural…

Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partner named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2018

August 29, 2017

Gaffney Lewis & Edwards announced that Amy Gaffney has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. “I am humbled to be recognized by…

SCBIO Conference draws SC Governor, Global Life Sciences CEOs to Charleston Oct. 24-26

August 29, 2017

Conference registration open for Oct. 24-26 event in Charleston; hundreds of industry expected to attend for strategic partnership development, latest industry insights Hundreds of industry executives, leaders in government and…

OTO Development makes Inc. 5000 list – for the 6th time

August 29, 2017

OTO Development has earned a spot on the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the sixth time that OTO, a Johnson Management company,…

Jackson hires Taveras Chandler as warehouse assistant manager

August 29, 2017

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Taveras Chandler as warehouse assistant manager. Before joining Jackson, Chandler was warehouse manager…

NAI Avant closes Columbia office building sale

August 29, 2017

NAI Avant announced the sale of 126 Professional Park Road, a ±2,900 square foot office building in Columbia, South Carolina. Senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR…

Liz McCary named Vice President of Marketing for Colliers International | South Carolina

August 29, 2017

Liz McCary has been named Vice President, Marketing for Colliers International | South Carolina. McCary has been with the firm for five years. She is responsible for developing and implementing…

Liz McCary named Vice President of Marketing for Colliers International | South Carolina

August 29, 2017

Liz McCary has been named Vice President, Marketing for Colliers International | South Carolina. McCary has been with the firm for five years. She is responsible for developing and implementing…

Florence County, S.C., Judicial Center scheduled to open early 2018, featuring historic courthouse square

August 29, 2017

Stevens & Wilkinson reveals specifics of architecture, engineering and interior design planning and development Florence County, S.C., residents can expect as new judicial center project progresses toward completion. Stevens &…

Florence County, S.C., Judicial Center scheduled to open early 2018, featuring historic courthouse square

August 29, 2017

Stevens & Wilkinson reveals specifics of architecture, engineering and interior design planning and development Florence County, S.C., residents can expect as new judicial center project progresses toward completion. Stevens &…

Cohn Construction hires Luke Parker as Controller

August 29, 2017

    Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Luke Parker, who will join the team as their Controller. Within this role, Luke will manage and oversee the accounting…

NAI Avant closes Columbia office building sale

August 29, 2017

NAI Avant announced the sale of 126 Professional Park Road, a ±2,900 square foot office building in Columbia, South Carolina. Senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR…

Pierce joins Morton & Gettys as an associate

August 29, 2017

ROCK HILL, SC – Rock Hill native Nate Pierce has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on civil litigation. While at the University of South Carolina…

The Honor Project’s Third Annual WildMayhem Charitable Golf Tournament – September 11

August 29, 2017

The Honor Project will host its third annual charitable golf tournament Monday, September 11, to equally benefit local first responders, including, South Carolina EMS Memorial Bike Ride, Columbia Police Foundation…

Home Builders Association of Greenville hires Director for Southern Home & Garden Show

August 28, 2017

The Home Builders Association of Greenville (“HBA of Greenville”) welcomes Erica Davidson as its new director of the organization’s signature bi-annual event, the Southern Home & Garden Show.  Davidson will…

Bob Jones University kicks off 91st year

August 28, 2017

Bob Jones University kicks off its 91st academic year Monday, Aug. 28, during the annual opening exercises beginning at 7 p.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. “We are looking forward to a…

Spinx Recognized as “Top 100” Convenience Store in U.S.

August 28, 2017

The Spinx Company, an operator of nearly 80 convenience retail stores throughout South Carolina, received national recognition as one of the largest U.S. convenience stores in the July issue of Convenience…

The Charleston Ale Trail delivers a free, comprehensive guide to the Charleston Area beer and brewery scene

August 28, 2017

Ale Trails of America is excited to announce the launch of its latest endeavor: The Charleston Ale Trail: A Field Guide to Breweries in the Charleston Area. The Charleston Ale Trail…

Jack Owens represented the buyer & seller in the sale of 3,500 SF at 3586 Dorchester Road in North Charleston

August 28, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jack Owens represented both the Buyer, Reavis-Comer Development Company, LLC & Seller, Mims Amusement Operating Co., in the sale of 3,500 SF at 3586 Dorchester Road…

Jack Owens represented the Seller in the sale of land on Meeting Street Road

August 28, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jack Owens represented the Seller, Edward Scarpa III, in the sale of 0.25 AC of land on Meeting Street Road in North Charleston. The Buyer, Jack…

Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene launches food drive to assist laid off workers

August 28, 2017

The Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene announced that it will be hosting a food drive, in conjunction with Harvest Hope Food Bank, to benefit the community, including the numerous…

County of Lexington allocated additional $5 million for CDBG-DR efforts

August 28, 2017

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated an additional $5 million to Lexington County REBOUND (REBuilding Our Neighborhoods after Disaster),  the County’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster…

S.C. Department of Commerce creates Council for Innovation Initiatives

August 28, 2017

The S.C. Department of Commerce announced the creation of the Council for Innovation Initiatives. Tasked with helping the state advance the South Carolina Innovation Plan, which was published in January…

S.C. Department of Commerce creates Council for Innovation Initiatives

August 28, 2017

The S.C. Department of Commerce announced the creation of the Council for Innovation Initiatives. Tasked with helping the state advance the South Carolina Innovation Plan, which was published in January…

Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala

August 28, 2017

Five Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 115th Annual Gala On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the Columbia Chamber will honor five remarkable individuals at the 115th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…