Trident Technical College launches new installment of Workforce Pathways Scholarship program

September 18, 2017

Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is offering a new installment of the Workforce Pathways Scholarship that pays for course fees for approved career training continuing…

O’Neal recognized nationally for safety program

September 18, 2017

O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, received the platinum-level safety award for their safety program. This award was presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of…

National security expert to lecture on Hamilton at Wofford

September 18, 2017

Dr. Stephen Knott, a professor of national security at the United States Naval War College and an expert on Alexander Hamilton, will deliver Wofford College’s annual Constitution Day Lecture at 4…

NYT bestselling author Sharyn McCrumb to speak Tuesday

September 18, 2017

New York Times bestselling Southern author Sharyn McCrumb will speak at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Central United Methodist Church as part of the Lifelong Learning at Wofford College program. The program is free…

Clare Carpenter joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

September 18, 2017

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Clare Carpenter as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Clare joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and…

Author and Brigham Young University Professor Ralph C. Hancock opens 017-2018 Tocqueville Series

September 18, 2017

Brigham Young University political science professor Ralph C. Hancock will open the Tocqueville Program lecture series Monday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. in Johns Hall 101 on the Furman University campus. His…

Traffic Advisory: Downtown Underground project update for week of September 18

September 18, 2017

Spartanburg Water crews continue working the week of September 18 on the water line replacement on Daniel Morgan Avenue between Ezell Street and Henry Street. Harris Place, near the intersection…

2017 Midlands Farm Tour – September 23 (Rescheduled from 9/9/17)

September 18, 2017

    Sustainable Midlands is excited to host the 2017 Midlands Farm Tour at ten sustainable farms in Richland and Lexington County.  In keeping with the mission of Sustainable Midlands…

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions and transfers

September 18, 2017

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted 10 deputies, one civilian and transferred three deputies. Chris Burnett, 31, has been transferred to K-9 deputy. Burnett, a resident of Leesville, previously…

Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon® nonprofit clients

September 18, 2017

Six South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 20th annual CreateAthon®. The 24-hour marketing marathon effort…

Top Grossing Movies – September 18

September 18, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore     Week of 09/15/2017 to 09/21/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 2 4,148  $60,103,110  $218,813,729…

Top Grossing Movies – September 18

September 18, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore     Week of 09/15/2017 to 09/21/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 2 4,148  $60,103,110  $218,813,729…

Hobby Lobby cuts ribbon on first store in Lexington, South Carolina

September 18, 2017

Hobby Lobby celebrated the opening of its first location in Lexington, South Carolina recently at Lexington Marketplace, the new grocery-anchored shopping center in the rapidly growing suburb. Hobby Lobby is…

Six Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys listed in Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite

September 18, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC – Six Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys have been selected by their peers in the legal community as part of Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry.…

Coldwell Banker Chicora becomes part of the largest Coldwell Banker in the Southeast

September 18, 2017

Long considered one of Myrtle Beach’s most highly regarded business organizations, Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate has merged with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage of Greater Wilmington, N.C. and Coldwell…

Colliers International featured commercial real estate transactions in Central South Carolina

September 18, 2017

Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions we have completed in the past month: Columbia, SC Rox Pollard represented VRE Batesburg, LLC in the sale…

Rebuild Upstate adds Cruz as administrator

September 18, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Priscilla Cruz as the nonprofit’s newest administrator. Cruz brings more than six years of administration experience to Rebuild Upstate. She most recently worked…

Columbia City Ballet announces auditions for Dracula 2017 – September 23

September 18, 2017

Saturday, September 23 @ 1:00pm Columbia Conservatory of Dance 1545 Main Street Audition Fee: $20.00 1:00-2:00PM                       Male & Female Dancers, ages 7-10 2:00-3:00PM                       Male & Female Dancers, 11 & up…

Richland One offers new virtual program

September 18, 2017

Richland One realizes that the traditional school day is not for every student. Starting October 2, Richland One will offer high school students a new educational option: a tuition-free virtual…

Prysmian Group bets on talented young people: seventh edition of the “Build the Future” recruitment program launched

September 18, 2017

Over 150 people recruited in 2017 thanks to the group’s training and recruitment programs “Young people should behave like a CEO and take decisions based on what’s good for the…

6th Annual Newberry Harvest Festival – October 14th

September 18, 2017

Wine, food & music presented by Enoree River Winery On Saturday, October 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Newberry, SC, Enoree River Winery will host their 6th annual…

Double dose of classic comedy at USC Lab Theatre – September 23-26

September 18, 2017

The UofSC Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present a double-bill of two classic Peter Shaffer one-acts, The White Liars and Black Comedy, September 23-26 at the Lab Theatre. Show times are 8pm nightly. Admission is $10,…

David Kent named 2017 South Carolina REALTOR® of the Year

September 18, 2017

South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent, David Kent, was named the association’s 2017 REALTOR® of the Year at its annual conference and…

David Kent named 2017 South Carolina REALTOR® of the Year

September 18, 2017

South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent, David Kent, was named the association’s 2017 REALTOR® of the Year at its annual conference and…

Cason Development Group announces tenant for 2222 Sumter Street

September 18, 2017

Cason Development Group is bringing another new business to the Cottontown commercial neighborhood. Amsterdam Lumber Co. will be moving within the next month into 2222 Sumter St. in the historic…

Colliers International welcomes Nicole Perkins and Marshall Rowe to accounting team

September 18, 2017

Colliers International announced that Nicole Perkins and Marshall Rowe have joined the accounting team in Columbia. Perkins, a Senior Property Accountant, is responsible for providing detailed financial reporting for clients’…

Moore Taylor’s Myers named Lieutenant Colonel

September 18, 2017

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that Stanley L. Myers, a partner at the firm, has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the South Carolina Army National Guard. At Moore Taylor,…

Cason Development Group announces tenant for 2222 Sumter Street

September 18, 2017

Cason Development Group is bringing another new business to the Cottontown commercial neighborhood. Amsterdam Lumber Co. will be moving within the next month into 2222 Sumter St. in the historic…

David Kent named 2017 South Carolina REALTOR® of the Year

September 18, 2017

South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent, David Kent, was named the association’s 2017 REALTOR® of the Year at its annual conference and…

Hobby Lobby cuts ribbon on first store in Lexington, South Carolina

September 18, 2017

Hobby Lobby celebrated the opening of its first location in Lexington, South Carolina recently at Lexington Marketplace, the new grocery-anchored shopping center in the rapidly growing suburb. Hobby Lobby is…

Moore Taylor’s Myers named Lieutenant Colonel

September 18, 2017

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that Stanley L. Myers, a partner at the firm, has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the South Carolina Army National Guard. At Moore Taylor,…

NAI Avant closes Cayce industrial building sale

September 18, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the investment sale of 3004 Charleston Highway in Cayce, a ±11,400 square foot service facility. The seller, G&W Equipment Inc., was represented by NAI…

Recruiting Solutions hosts Office and Professional Job Fair – September 21st

September 18, 2017

Recruiting Solutions is hosting a recruitment event for their Office and Professional job openings on Thursday, September 21st, from 10 AM – 3 PM. This event will be located at…

Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon® nonprofit clients

September 18, 2017

Six South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 20th annual CreateAthon®. The 24-hour marketing marathon effort…

GSSM alumna published in National High School Journal of Science

September 17, 2017

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that research conducted by Abbie Bowman, class of 2017, has been accepted for publication in that National High School…

Churchill, Johnson Collection exhibitions extended at Wofford

September 17, 2017

Exhibitions of paintings by Sir Winston Churchill and works by various artists of the Carolina mountains from The Johnson Collection at Wofford College have been extended through Sunday, Sept. 24. The…

Megan Moody named Corporate Counsel at Carolina One Real Estate Services

September 17, 2017

Company President Michael Scarafile has just announced that Megan Caroline Moody will become the new Corporate Counsel at Carolina One Real Estate Services.  In her new position, Ms. Moody will…

Local REALTOR® inducted to the 2017 REBAC Hall of Fame

September 15, 2017

Todd Beckstrom with ERA Wilder Realty has been inducted to the 2017 Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council’s (REBAC) “Hall of Fame” presented by REBAC of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®…

YMCA of Columbia joins Welcoming America & hundreds of communities to celebrate new americans during Welcoming Week

September 15, 2017

This Welcoming Week, taking place today through September 24, YMCA of Columbia will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in hosting special programs to celebrate…

Wordless News

September 15, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Flamingos In The Men’s Room: How Zoos And Aquariums Handle Hurricanes         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

Wordless News

September 15, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Flamingos In The Men’s Room: How Zoos And Aquariums Handle Hurricanes         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

Catching Gators, That Ancient Reptile

September 15, 2017

By Tom Poland   If you’re going to get ‘et,’ be brave and get ‘et.’ Like a lot of eastern Georgians I grew up with no contact with gators. I…

Catching Gators, That Ancient Reptile

September 15, 2017

By Tom Poland   If you’re going to get ‘et,’ be brave and get ‘et.’ Like a lot of eastern Georgians I grew up with no contact with gators. I…

Southern food CAN be healthy: Chicken and Rice

September 15, 2017

By Kay MacInnis   I thought I would share one of the recipes from our recent Providence Cooks! class. The class was about making Southern food healthy. This can be…

5 Things Food Manufacturers Do Not Want You To Know

September 15, 2017

 . By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer  .  . Food corporations and manufacturers all have one common goal: To get as much money from…

United Way’s Women in Philanthropy announces 2017-2018 Executive Committee

September 15, 2017

      United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy (WIP) is excited to announce the 2017-2018 Executive Committee members:   Lauren Wilkie, Chair Transitions   Joan Kelley, Events…

Turner Padget boosts Regulatory Practice with the addition of Jamey Goldin

September 15, 2017

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the addition of James H. “Jamey” Goldin as a Columbia-based of counsel attorney in the firm’s Administrative and Regulatory Practice Group. Jamey, the…

United Way of the Midlands announces $11 million campaign goal

September 15, 2017

United Way of the Midlands today announced an $11 million goal for its 2017-2018 campaign during United Way Day, the organization’s kickoff event at the State House. Hundreds of community…

SCRA announces SC Launch investment in TerraStride

September 15, 2017

Columbia Company Receives $200,000 SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment for TerraStride, a software technology company based in Columbia, SC. TerraStride has two product lines:…

SCRA announces SC Launch investment in TerraStride

September 15, 2017

Columbia Company Receives $200,000 SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment for TerraStride, a software technology company based in Columbia, SC. TerraStride has two product lines:…