Speaker details statewide hospice support

August 2, 2017

    Capital Rotary program committee members Philip Flynn (left) and Mike Montgomery welcome guest speaker Elisa Strickler to the club’s Aug. 2 breakfast meeting. Strickler, who holds a Master’s…

Finding the Right Financial Advisor

August 2, 2017

By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose   Can you imagine approaching your retirement years with little or no savings in the bank? Or having a financial crisis and lacking the…

McNair grows Myrtle Beach office with the addition of Deidra Byrd

August 2, 2017

McNair announced the addition of Deidra Byrd to its Myrtle Beach office. Byrd is an associate focusing her practice on general business litigation matters. Byrd has experience in the financial…

McNair grows Myrtle Beach office with the addition of Deidra Byrd

August 2, 2017

McNair announced the addition of Deidra Byrd to its Myrtle Beach office. Byrd is an associate focusing her practice on general business litigation matters. Byrd has experience in the financial…

Speaker details statewide hospice support

August 2, 2017

    Capital Rotary program committee members Philip Flynn (left) and Mike Montgomery welcome guest speaker Elisa Strickler to the club’s Aug. 2 breakfast meeting. Strickler, who holds a Master’s…

Three Avtec employees win awards at International Wireless Communications Expo

August 2, 2017

Avtec Inc., the leading independent provider of pure IP voice dispatch console systems, announced that three of its employees have been named 2017 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) Young Professionals…

Throneburg joins Pendleton Street Advisors

August 2, 2017

Pendleton Street Advisors welcomes Carter Throneburg to their growing team. Carter recently graduated from the University of South Carolina’s International Masters of Business program. In June 2017, he moved from…

Adams and Reese names Matthew B. Hill Partner in Charge of Columbia office

August 2, 2017

Adams and Reese’s Columbia office will have a new leader as Matthew B. Hill has been named the new Partner in Charge of firm’s South Carolina branch, managing partner Gif…

D – the D Word

August 2, 2017

Dementia – the D Word Amy Florian, CEO of Corgenius, teaches service professionals how to support their clients in times of grief, loss, and transition. Amy states that 72% of…

Finding the Right Financial Advisor

August 2, 2017

By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose   Can you imagine approaching your retirement years with little or no savings in the bank? Or having a financial crisis and lacking the…

Four tips to make sure kids’ eyes and vision are ‘Grade A’ this school year

August 2, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Shares Back-to-School Tips for Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month With back-to-school time around the corner, parents will be scrambling to buy new school…

Kingdom Builders Resource Center LLC Shoe Drive – August 19

August 2, 2017

Kingdom Builders Resource Center LLC Launches Shoe Drive Fundraiser to Raise Money for ‘Kingdom Builders and Academic Excellence’ Scholarship Funds. Kingdom Builders Resource Center LLC is conducting a shoe drive…

McNair grows Myrtle Beach office with the addition of Deidra Byrd

August 2, 2017

McNair announced the addition of Deidra Byrd to its Myrtle Beach office. Byrd is an associate focusing her practice on general business litigation matters. Byrd has experience in the financial…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. seeks information regarding 21-year cold-case murder

August 2, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – This month marks the 21st anniversary of the unsolved stabbing-death of Columbia’s Jack Robinson, one of approximately 68 cold case murders…

Richland County ESD: Don’t be in the Dark about upcoming solar eclipse

August 1, 2017

South Carolina’s Capital County is expected to be one of the best places in the world to view this month’s total solar eclipse. With one million spectators anticipated to visit…

City of West Columbia releases statement about park and parking development near the Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater and Brookland Mill Village

August 1, 2017

We are excited about what the future holds for this area, and this revitalization project will add a well-deserved amenity for all the citizens of West Columbia, providing easier and…

West Columbia Amphitheater temporarily closed for upgrades

August 1, 2017

The West Columbia Amphitheater and parking lot to the South end of the Riverwalk is temporarily closed to the public for improvements to the amphitheater. The seating and stage areas…

South Carolina Arts Commission announces FY2018 Artist Fellowships

August 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media:…

Congaree Vista Guild elects new executive committee

August 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business, gallery owners, and homeowners in the Vista, has elected new…

Chapin High School principal Dr. Akil Ross named finalist for National Principal of the Year

August 1, 2017

  IRMO, SC – Chapin High School principal Dr. Akil Ross has been named one of three finalists for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)’s 2018 National Principal…

South Carolina Arts Commission announces FY2018 Artist Fellowships

August 1, 2017

The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media: screenwriting. Each artist…

South Carolina Arts Commission announces FY2018 Artist Fellowships

August 1, 2017

The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media: screenwriting. Each artist…

Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community

August 1, 2017

Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…

Davis & Floyd welcomes Katherine Hendricks as local government market sector leader

August 1, 2017

Davis & Floyd Inc. announced the addition of Katherine Hendricks as the leader of the local government market sector, which works with local organizations and municipalities regarding their planning, environmental,…

United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with HCSB Financial Corporation

August 1, 2017

United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 31, 2017, with Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based HCSB Financial Corporation. Also effective July 31, 2017, HCFB’s bank subsidiary, Horry County…

United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with HCSB Financial Corporation

August 1, 2017

United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 31, 2017, with Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based HCSB Financial Corporation. Also effective July 31, 2017, HCFB’s bank subsidiary, Horry County…

YMCA of Greenville adds Carrie Morningstar as development specialist for its Judson Community Center

August 1, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – YMCA of Greenville announces the addition of Carrie Morningstar as the new development specialist for its Judson Community Center. The center is a unique branch of the…

SAFE Federal Credit Union hits record $79.4 million in auto loan campaign

August 1, 2017

  SAFE Federal Credit Union set an auto loan record of $79.4 million during its spring 2017 “Driving You Forward” promotion, generating more than 3,000 loans and adding nearly 2,000…

NAI Avant facilitates lease at Berkeley Building in Columbia

August 1, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR, along with broker Paul Paschal, represented the landlord, 655 Shrewsbury Partners LLC, in the lease transaction at 200 Center…

Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community

August 1, 2017

Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…

Congaree Vista Guild elects new executive committee

August 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business, gallery owners, and homeowners in the Vista, has elected new…

NAI Avant facilitates lease at Berkeley Building in Columbia

August 1, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR, along with broker Paul Paschal, represented the landlord, 655 Shrewsbury Partners LLC, in the lease transaction at 200 Center…

SAFE Federal Credit Union hits record $79.4 million in auto loan campaign

August 1, 2017

  SAFE Federal Credit Union set an auto loan record of $79.4 million during its spring 2017 “Driving You Forward” promotion, generating more than 3,000 loans and adding nearly 2,000…

South Carolina Arts Commission announces FY2018 Artist Fellowships

August 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media:…

Will Sherrod represented the landlord in the lease of 2,383 SF of retail space in Daniels Island, SC

July 31, 2017

  Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the landlord in the lease of 2,383 SF of retail space at 895 Island Park Drive, Unit A in Daniel…

Kiawah Island Real Estate – Q2 2017 summary

July 31, 2017

Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) ended the first six months of 2017 with 101 closed transactions, compared to 99 transactions closed through June of 2016. Additionally, the dollar volume of…

Countybank Foundation donates $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity

July 31, 2017

Countybank, celebrating 85 years of community banking in the Upstate, has announced a major gift of $100,000 over the next five years to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation…

Furman football program receives $1 million gift from anonymous donor

July 31, 2017

An anonymous donor has given Furman University a $1 million gift to support the Paladins’ football program and honor the legacy of former head football coach Bobby Johnson. In addition…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells industrial buildings in Spartanburg

July 31, 2017

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 3001 N. Blackstock Road, Buildings 1 and 2, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Crimson Palmetto Holdings, LLC purchased two industrial buildings comprised…

Thomas Strange named to Tri-County’s Commission

July 31, 2017

Thomas Strange, of Easley, has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. Pickens County Council appointed Mr. Strange to the Commission, effective in…

Meritage Homes promotes Steve Hahn to Greenville, South Carolina Division President

July 31, 2017

Meritage Homes Corporation, a leading U.S. homebuilder, announced the appointment of Steve Hahn to Greenville, South Carolina Division President. In this role, Mr. Hahn is responsible for growing the company’s…

EnviroSouth hires Environmental Engineer

July 31, 2017

EnviroSouth, Inc., an Upstate environmental consulting firm, is pleased to introduce Keigan Mennetti as an addition to their growing environmental engineering staff.  Mennetti, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, has a…

Duke Energy Carolinas proposes annual update to fuel charges for South Carolina customers

July 31, 2017

Duke Energy Carolinas today made its annual filing with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for the costs associated with the purchase of fuel to generate electricity at…

SCSM announces new offerings

July 31, 2017

NEW Shadows From Space Planetarium Show Debuts Today Experience the total solar eclipse early in this new planetarium show debuting today. See what causes this magnificent celestial display, which millions across the US…

City Community Development to host two-part Homebuyer Workshop

July 31, 2017

  The Community Development Department’s Community Development Department will host a two-part Homebuyer Workshop on Tuesday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Richland County Library North Main branch,…

Sabrina Carpenter joins 2017 S.C. State Fair musical lineup

July 31, 2017

  Teenage pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter will entertain visitors at the 2017 South Carolina State Fair Oct. 22. The singer, songwriter and actress is among six musical acts slated to perform…

LCK welcomes Adam Lynch as preconstruction services manager

July 31, 2017

LCK welcomed Adam Lynch to its team as preconstruction services manager, a newly created position that will expand the firm’s current project management service offerings. In this role, Lynch will…

Top Grossing Movies – July 31

July 31, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 07/28/2017 to 08/03/2017 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Dunkirk PG13 Warner Bros. 2 3,748  $26,611,130  $101,317,350 2…

Top Grossing Movies – July 31

July 31, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 07/28/2017 to 08/03/2017 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Dunkirk PG13 Warner Bros. 2 3,748  $26,611,130  $101,317,350 2…

Crawford Strategy engages two Clemson Students in summer internship program

July 31, 2017

Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand development, public relations and digital media company, welcomes Laura Hemphill and Jamie Yarborough as the agency’s 2017 summer interns. Crawford offers internship opportunities for…