FirstEnergy receives industry recognition for assisting utilities in Florida and South Carolina following Hurricane Matthew

January 13, 2017

Company Also Honored for Restoration Efforts of Its Own Customers in West Virginia After Severe Flooding Last Summer For the 11th consecutive year, FirstEnergy Corp. has earned recognition for its…

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FirstEnergy receives industry recognition for assisting utilities in Florida and South Carolina following Hurricane Matthew

January 13, 2017

Company Also Honored for Restoration Efforts of Its Own Customers in West Virginia After Severe Flooding Last Summer For the 11th consecutive year, FirstEnergy Corp. has earned recognition for its…

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Cohn Construction Services launches a new website

January 13, 2017

Newly Designed Website Provides Better Insight into Cohn’s Professional Capabilities Cohn Construction announces the relaunch of its website. The newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to recent featured…

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City Year receives $2 million Youth Mentoring Grant from U.S. Department of Justice

January 13, 2017

Two-Year, Multistate Award Enables City Year to Support Students in Eight Cities A $2 million youth mentoring grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been awarded to City…

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Midlands Technical College names 2016-2017 top Adjunct Faculty

January 12, 2017

Midlands Technical College (MTC) kicked off its spring semester by honoring its Adjunct Faculty of the Year for 2016-2017. Adjunct faculty are hired by colleges on a contractual, part-time basis…

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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Michael Owings to Director of Corporate Planning

January 12, 2017

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Michael Owings has been promoted to director of corporate planning. Owings has served as assistant director…

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Richland Two hires new Chief Human Resources Officer

January 12, 2017

At a special called board meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Superintendent Debbie Hamm and Superintendent-Elect Baron Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved Shawn…

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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Leases to Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.

January 12, 2017

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced that Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. has leased 2,598 square…

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Hubbell Lighting cuts ribbon on new Lighting Solutions Center

January 12, 2017

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that it has cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Lighting Solutions Center (“LSC”). The LSC, based in Hubbell Lighting’s…

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Greenville Zoo announces birth of endangered siamang

January 12, 2017

Amid preparations for the season’s first winter weather event, the Greenville Zoo welcomed a new member of the zoo family on Friday – a baby siamang born to parents, Ella…

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Greenville Transit Authority receives 2016 Every Body Walk! Micro Grant

January 12, 2017

America Walks, a national advocacy organization that promotes walking and walkable communities, has awarded Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) with a 2016 Every Body Walk! Micro Grant. In its second year,…

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Angela Reid Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

January 12, 2017

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Angela Reid as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Angela joins Coldwell Banker Caine after spending the past 16 years raising her two…

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National Park Service announces over $7.5 million in grants to preserve African American Civil Rights Movement sites

January 12, 2017

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) announced funding for 39 projects in over 20 states that will preserve and highlight the sites and stories associated with the Civil Rights…

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National Park Service announces over $7.5 million in grants to preserve African American Civil Rights Movement sites

January 12, 2017

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) announced funding for 39 projects in over 20 states that will preserve and highlight the sites and stories associated with the Civil Rights…

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Carolina PR changes name to Chernoff Newman

January 12, 2017

Chernoff Newman, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated marketing communications firms, is retiring Carolina PR from its brand identity in Charlotte following the two firms’ merger in 2014. “Chernoff Newman…

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Carolina PR changes name to Chernoff Newman

January 12, 2017

Chernoff Newman, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated marketing communications firms, is retiring Carolina PR from its brand identity in Charlotte following the two firms’ merger in 2014. “Chernoff Newman…

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Flow MedTech announces vice president of medical affairs

January 12, 2017

Dr. Senthil Thambidorai appointed to provide vision to product R&D phase    Flow MedTech, Inc., an early-stage company developing an implantable medical device to prevent strokes in people with irregular…

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Clyburn statement regarding President Barack Obama’s proclamation establishing the Reconstruction ERA National Monument

January 12, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s proclamation establishing the Reconstruction Era National Monument.  The monument will become a unit…

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Clyburn statement regarding President Barack Obama’s proclamation establishing the Reconstruction ERA National Monument

January 12, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s proclamation establishing the Reconstruction Era National Monument.  The monument will become a unit…

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County of Lexington Administrative Offices Closed For Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 12, 2017

The County of Lexington Administrative offices will be closed for the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day onMonday, Jan. 16, 2017. County of Lexington Solid Waste Management administrative offices…

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West Columbia Councilman Boyd Jones appointed to the National League of Cities Community and Economic Development Committee

January 12, 2017

Boyd Jones, Councilmember, West Columbia, SC, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2017 Community and Economic Development (CED) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead…

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Update: Private sector leaders raise $46,000 and challenge others to fund Route 20 service on Charleston Peninsula

January 12, 2017

Mickey Bakst and Paul Stracey of Belmond Charleston Place have officially presented a $46,000 check to the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority that will fund an additional six months of…

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SCSL Governor names two BJU students to cabinet

January 12, 2017

South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) Governor J. Elliott Kelley named two Bob Jones University students to serve on his cabinet. Kelley named Michael Pettit, a sophomore history major, as Attorney…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects Girard and Shealy as shareholders

January 12, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced Foster Girard and Ross Shealy were recently elected as new shareholders of the firm.     Foster Girard’s practice concentrates on corporate finance and commercial…

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NAI Avant facilitates one of the largest sales in the greater Charleston area during 2016

January 12, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce that senior broker Dexter Rumsey represented the owner, PCCR, LLC (DBA Crescent Communities), in the $21 million sale of the 2,031-acre undeveloped Wildcat Tract…

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Clemson University Core Campus precinct designed as new multi-faceted complex

January 12, 2017

The completed project represents a vibrant cross-section of campus life, capturing and manifesting the best of the “Clemson experience” for students. Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior…

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Clemson University Core Campus precinct designed as new multi-faceted complex

January 12, 2017

The completed project represents a vibrant cross-section of campus life, capturing and manifesting the best of the “Clemson experience” for students. Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior…

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Couponbox announces Kid Kindness Month and contest

January 12, 2017

To honor and promote acts of kid kindness, Couponbox has proclaimed this January to be the first annual national Kid Kindness Month. The international online discount company has created this…

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Lawmakers call for reauthorization of Conservation Bank

January 12, 2017

Two South Carolina lawmakers announced Wednesday they are introducing legislation to provide for the continued protection of South Carolina natural resources for the next decade. Gathered with members of The…

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American Heart Association announces inaugural Board of Directors

January 12, 2017

The Upstate American Heart Association (AHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its first Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for implementing and initiating change that…

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Spartanburg makes VacationIdea’s Best Places to Visit list

January 12, 2017

VacationIdea.com named Spartanburg one of the 25 Best Places to Visit in South Carolina this week. According to the article, “The historic town of Spartanburg has been around since 1753…

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GreenWood, Inc. project team receives leadership award at Caterpillar

January 12, 2017

GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider, was recently recognized for their team leadership at their Caterpillar project in Athens, Georgia. The Athens Tech Foundation presented the…

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Clemson University Core Campus precinct designed as new multi-faceted complex

January 12, 2017

The completed project represents a vibrant cross-section of campus life, capturing and manifesting the best of the “Clemson experience” for students. Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior…

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State of the State Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley

January 11, 2017

As Prepared For Delivery by Governor Nikki R. Haley on Wednesday, January 11, 2017   Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my…

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State of the State Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley

January 11, 2017

As Prepared For Delivery by Governor Nikki R. Haley on Wednesday, January 11, 2017   Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my…

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Blythewood Middle School Improvement Council named to the SC SIC 2017 Honor Roll

January 11, 2017

Congratulations to Blythewood Middle School Improvement Council (SIC) for being named to the South Carolina SIC’s 2017 Honor Roll for their significant efforts to foster civic engagement in public education.…

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New Chair, Vice Chair elected; New Richland County Councilmembers sworn in

January 11, 2017

After the official swearing-in of six Councilmembers, Richland County Council met for the first time this year to elect a new chair and vice chair. Joyce Dickerson, who represents District…

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Area high school woman recognized as technology leader

January 11, 2017

Elaine Patterson has been selected as an Aspirations in Computing – South Carolina award recipient and a National Aspirations in Computing award recipient. She attends Spring Valley High School in…

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Brian Taylor hired in Business Development, Columbia office

January 11, 2017

Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Brian Taylor as he joins the Columbia Business Development team. Brian brings to Mashburn 16 years of experience in the AEC industry coming from…

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TCube Solutions expanding Richland County operations

January 11, 2017

Innovation Firm Investing $1.7 Million And Creating 100 New Jobs In Rapid Expansion TCube Solutions, a software services provider and innovation firm, is expanding its existing operations in Richland County.…

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Prize-winning pianists to play two big piano concertos

January 11, 2017

Nakahara conducts big, romantic Lizst and Grieg concertos Pianists won 2014 and 2015 Southeastern Piano Festival competitions Large screens to show live, up-close concert video Previous multimedia concert in 2014…

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Richland County Government offices to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 11, 2017

Richland County Government offices will close Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The County’s C&D Landfill and the Lower Richland Drop-off facility will be closed…

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Brian Taylor hired in Business Development, Columbia Office

January 11, 2017

Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Brian Taylor as he joins the Columbia Business Development team. Brian brings to Mashburn 16 years of experience in the AEC industry coming from…

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Richland County continuing its efforts to eradicate human trafficking

January 11, 2017

Several officials gathered this week to reiterate the message that human trafficking will not be tolerated in Richland County. During a news conference held Wednesday morning at the County Administration…

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Lawmakers call for reauthorization of Conservation Bank

January 11, 2017

Two South Carolina lawmakers announced Wednesday they are introducing legislation to provide for the continued protection of South Carolina natural resources for the next decade. Gathered with members of The…

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Rosen Hagood attorney named Chair of Primerus Personal Injury Institute

January 11, 2017

Andrew Gowdown, a partner with Rosen Hagood, was recently named the 2016-2017 Chair of the Primerus Personal Injury Institute (PPII) at the 2016 Primerus Global Conference. Primerus is an international…

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Rosen Hagood attorney named Chair of Primerus Personal Injury Institute

January 11, 2017

Andrew Gowdown, a partner with Rosen Hagood, was recently named the 2016-2017 Chair of the Primerus Personal Injury Institute (PPII) at the 2016 Primerus Global Conference. Primerus is an international…

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Son of Mother Emanuel victim to lead MLK Parade; MLK award winners announced

January 11, 2017

Charleston, S.C. – The son of Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, one of the Mother Emanuel Nine, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 2017 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…

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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Region announces its 2017 board of directors

January 11, 2017

The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Region announced its board of directors for 2017. The Southeastern Region is one of the largest in the international organization of LMA, covering nine…

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BJU to host Spring Conference series featuring Ken Ham

January 11, 2017

Bob Jones University will host a three-part Spring Conference series Feb. 13-17 featuring keynote speaker Ken Ham, one of the foremost experts on the Genesis account of creation. Ham is…

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