South Carolina’s top legal group names a new President

August 15, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named a new President. Midlands’ attorney Hugh McAngus, Jr. of Chappell, Smith & Arden is taking over leadership of…

South Carolina’s top legal group names a new President

August 15, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named a new President. Midlands’ attorney Hugh McAngus, Jr. of Chappell, Smith & Arden is taking over leadership of…

Safeplast NA Company locating new facility in Pickens County

August 15, 2017

PICKENS COUNTY, SC – Safeplast NA Company, a manufacturer and provider of hose protectors and hose binding products, is launching a new facility in Pickens County. The $4.3 million investment…

Safeplast NA Company locating new facility in Pickens County

August 15, 2017

PICKENS COUNTY, SC – Safeplast NA Company, a manufacturer and provider of hose protectors and hose binding products, is launching a new facility in Pickens County. The $4.3 million investment…

Greater Chapin Community Endowment elects new board member

August 15, 2017

The Greater Chapin Community Endowment (GCCE) has elected Michael S. O’Shaughnessy to serve a three year term on its Board of Directors. Mike is a principal and owner of PIA…

Eighty-two Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

August 15, 2017

Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that 82 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018, the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession. Of the 82…

21 Gallivan White Boyd attorneys named to 2018 Best Lawyers® list

August 15, 2017

GallivanWhiteBoyd announced that 21 lawyers have been included in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers…

21 Gallivan White Boyd attorneys named to 2018 Best Lawyers® list

August 15, 2017

GallivanWhiteBoyd announced that 21 lawyers have been included in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected for inclusion in 2018 “Best Lawyers”

August 15, 2017

Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has named two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2018 in Charleston, SC. Only a single lawyer in each practice…

3 Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys listed in new edition of Best Lawyers in America

August 15, 2017

The new edition of Best Lawyers in America includes 13 honors for Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, including two Lawyer of the Year designations for the Columbia area. One of the…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected for inclusion in 2018 “Best Lawyers”

August 15, 2017

Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has named five Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2018 in Columbia, SC. Only a single lawyer in each practice…

14 Sowell Gray Robinson attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers

August 15, 2017

Fourteen Sowell Gray Robinson attorneys will be recognized in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest peer-reviewed publications covering the legal profession. And one…

3 Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys listed in new edition of Best Lawyers in America

August 15, 2017

The new edition of Best Lawyers in America includes 13 honors for Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, including two Lawyer of the Year designations for the Columbia area. One of the…

Greater Chapin Community Endowment elects new board member

August 15, 2017

The Greater Chapin Community Endowment (GCCE) has elected Michael S. O’Shaughnessy to serve a three year term on its Board of Directors. Mike is a principal and owner of PIA…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. unveils 14 of 16 new patrol cars

August 15, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) unveiled its new fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS patrol cars during a gathering of…

Safeplast NA Company locating new facility in Pickens County

August 15, 2017

PICKENS COUNTY, SC – Safeplast NA Company, a manufacturer and provider of hose protectors and hose binding products, is launching a new facility in Pickens County. The $4.3 million investment…

14 Sowell Gray Robinson attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers

August 15, 2017

Fourteen Sowell Gray Robinson attorneys will be recognized in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest peer-reviewed publications covering the legal profession. And one…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. unveils 14 of 16 new patrol cars

August 14, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) unveiled its new fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS patrol cars during a gathering of…

Oconee Economic Alliance announces Downtown Clean Up Challenge Winner

August 14, 2017

The Oconee Economic Alliance, through the Destination Oconee initiative, is proud to announce that the City of Westminster was selected as the winner of the “Downtown Clean Up Challenge.” As…

Pacolet Milliken supports Upstate Critical Lands Map

August 14, 2017

With the generous support of Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, local conservation organization Upstate Forever has completed a mapping project to identify the region’s most environmentally sensitive lands in regards to water…

Great Southern Homes names Pete Kellos as Upstate Division Manager

August 14, 2017

A.J. (Pete) Kellos, Jr. has joined Great Southern Homes as division manager of the homebuilder’s Upstate operations. He brings to the company an impressive career in Upstate construction management having…

11th Annual Sippin’ Safari to be held September 8

August 14, 2017

The Greenville Zoo Foundation will host the 11th annual Sippin’ Safari on Friday, September 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. The event will feature wine sampling, with more than 40 wines…

The Marchant Company announced the certification of Realtor Celeste Purdie as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP)

August 14, 2017

As the Upstate’s “Signature Real Estate Agency,” The Marchant Company is a small boutique business of just 40 agents that is consistently a top performer in Greenville. The Marchant Company…

Urban League of the Upstate recognized at National Urban League Conference

August 14, 2017

The Urban League of the Upstate was recognized with three different awards at the 2017 National Urban League conference July 28-30 in St. Louis. Jasmine Twitty, President of the Upstate…

Todd G. Buddin awarded the 2017 Independent Banker of the Year

August 14, 2017

  Mr. Todd G. Buddin, Executive Vice President of Heritage Community Bank, Hartsville SC, was named Independent Banker of the Year by the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) at…

Todd G. Buddin awarded the 2017 Independent Banker of the Year

August 14, 2017

  Mr. Todd G. Buddin, Executive Vice President of Heritage Community Bank, Hartsville SC, was named Independent Banker of the Year by the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) at…

CDS Opens 3rd Wonder Center Room

August 14, 2017

  A ribbon-cutting event has officially opened the new room for the Wonder Center at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). The Wonder Center is a day treatment program for…

Tammie Taylor receives the 2017 IBSC Leadership Award

August 14, 2017

  Mrs. Tammie Taylor of First National Bank in Summerville, SC, received the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) Leadership Award at the IBSC Convention on July 28, 2017, at…

Tammie Taylor receives the 2017 IBSC Leadership Award

August 14, 2017

  Mrs. Tammie Taylor of First National Bank in Summerville, SC, received the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) Leadership Award at the IBSC Convention on July 28, 2017, at…

Trane expanding existing Richland County operations

August 14, 2017

Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding its existing Richland County operations. The business is projected to invest…

LRADAC Foundation launches Third Annual Rock for Recovery

August 14, 2017

September is National Recovery Month, which raises awareness and understanding of substance use disorders and celebrates that recovery is possible!  The LRADAC Foundation celebrates National Recovery Month with the annual…

Prysmian Group breaks ground on R&D Center expansion

August 14, 2017

Today Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, announced the planned expansion of the company’s 53,000 square foot Research and Development Center at its…

Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P. hire Gianonne as CPA,CSEP

August 14, 2017

Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina announced that:   Shalil P. Gianonne, CPA,…

Dixon Hughes Goodman donates 773,741 pounds of food in sixth annual Count the Cans campaign

August 14, 2017

Dixon Hughes Goodman held its annual Count the Cans food drive in June with employees and partners across its footprint donating dollars, canned goods and volunteer hours to hunger relief…

William Means Real Estate closes major South of Broad properties 

August 14, 2017

William Means Real Estate participated in the sale of two major South of Broad properties last week. Real estate agent Leslie Anderson represented the buyers of 5 Limehouse St. for…

United Way of the Midlands hosts school supply drive for families affected by Fairfield County nuclear site closure

August 14, 2017

United Way of the Midlands in partnership with the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce is collecting school supply donations for children of families affected by the recent layoffs at the…

Columbia city councilman Davis wins Capital City Lake Murray Country Challenge presented by FLW

August 14, 2017

Columbia city councilman Sam Davis and Costa FLW Series pro angler Bradford Beavers of Ridgeville, South Carolina, won the Capital City Lake Murray Country Challenge presented by FLW bass-fishing tournament Sunday after…

Top Grossing Movies – August 14

August 14, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore     Week of 08/11/2017 to 08/17/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Annabelle: Creation R Warner Bros. 1  $35,006,404  $35,006,404 2 Dunkirk…

Top Grossing Movies – August 14

August 14, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore     Week of 08/11/2017 to 08/17/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Annabelle: Creation R Warner Bros. 1  $35,006,404  $35,006,404 2 Dunkirk…

Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners with Fairfield County School District to collect uniform clothes for children of displaced SCE&G workers

August 14, 2017

The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards is working with Fairfield County School District administration to collect much needed school clothes for the children of displaced workers from the…

Gaffney Lewis & Edwards law firm partners with Fairfield County School District to collect uniform clothes for children of displaced SCE&G workers

August 14, 2017

The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards is working with Fairfield County School District administration to collect much needed school clothes for the children of displaced workers from the…

Gaffney Lewis & Edwards law firm partners with Fairfield County School District to collect uniform clothes for children of displaced SCE&G workers

August 14, 2017

The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards is working with Fairfield County School District administration to collect much-needed school clothes for the children of displaced workers from the V.C.…

SCACED to host 18TH Annual Opportunity SC conference

August 14, 2017

The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) announced the 18th Annual Opportunity SC conference at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. The three-day convention is one of the state’s…

CARTA announces service updates, safety measures for solar eclipse

August 14, 2017

As the total solar eclipse covers Charleston on Monday, Aug. 21, CARTA will halt all service as a safety precaution for about 12 minutes during the totality from about 2:41…

Jackson’s Todd Steen elected to SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council

August 14, 2017

Todd Steen, Executive Director of Business Development for Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, has been elected to the Select Committee of the Wheel & Tire Council of SEMA, the national…

Attorney Hall Provence listed in Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under

August 14, 2017

Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney H. Hall Provence IV has been selected to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Provence is one of 36 young professionals recognized…

The Old Cigar Warehouse taps hospitality veteran as sales manager

August 14, 2017

The Old Cigar Warehouse has added Samantha Chapman as its venue sales manager. A College of Charleston graduate, Chapman brings more than seven years of experience in catering and venue…

University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows

August 14, 2017

The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…

University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows

August 14, 2017

The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…

S.C. State Fair sets concert performance times

August 14, 2017

The South Carolina State Fair has set the performance times for this year’s Pepsi Grandstand series. Six musical acts are slated to perform during the fair’s 12-day run in Columbia Oct.…