City Year Columbia 2017 Best of City Year Award

July 24, 2017

City Year Columbia, a nationwide education-focused nonprofit fueled by national service, was honored to receive ‘The Stephen G. Woodsom Best of City Year’ award from the national City Year organization.…

Vista Guild announce plans for “First Night Southern Lights” – August 19

July 23, 2017

Southern Lights, a signature, long-term art installation by artist Chris Robinson, will span the Congaree River between the Blossom Street and Gervais Street bridges. The general public is invited to “First…

Michelin completes purchase of NexTraq for fleet telematics from FLEETCOR

July 23, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin has closed its acquisition of NexTraq, the U.S. provider of commercial fleet telematics, from FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT), a leading global provider of fuel cards…

Michelin completes purchase of NexTraq for fleet telematics from FLEETCOR

July 23, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin has closed its acquisition of NexTraq, the U.S. provider of commercial fleet telematics, from FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT), a leading global provider of fuel cards…

SC State names renowned cancer disparities researcher Dr. Marvella Ford as its first endowed chair

July 23, 2017

With the naming of its first endowed chair, SC State University is poised to strengthen and expand its cancer-related research and other scholarly activities. Dr. Marvella Ford, an expert in…

TSO3 Files for an extended claim for duodenoscopes

July 23, 2017

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – TSO3 Inc. (TSX: TOS), an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, announced that the Company has filed a 510(k) submission with US…

Britax names new Vice President of Product Development and Engineering

July 23, 2017

FORT MILL, SC – As part of its continued commitment to child passenger safety, Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced the appointment of Jay Zhao as the company’s new Vice President…

Habitat for Humanity and Food Network “Chopped” winner Chef Roshara Sanders co-host exclusive evening event in Greenville

July 23, 2017

Food Network “Chopped” winner and NBCBLK 28 honoree Chef Roshara Sanders (Chef Ro) partnered with Habitat for Humanity to host an exclusive evening event in Greenville, SC, recently. The rooftop…

Jett joins Lexington District One

July 23, 2017

LEXINGTON, SC – During a special called board meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2017, the board approved the hire of Jim Jett for the position of construction coordinator for the…

1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott to begin serving as President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation

July 22, 2017

1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott, AIA, LEED AP, has begun serving a two-year term as the President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF), leading a board of more than…

1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott to begin serving as President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation

July 22, 2017

1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott, AIA, LEED AP, has begun serving a two-year term as the President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF), leading a board of more than…

1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott to begin serving as President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation

July 22, 2017

1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott, AIA, LEED AP, has begun serving a two-year term as the President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF), leading a board of more than…

New Legal Director at Justice 360

July 21, 2017

Justice 360 announced that Staff Attorney Lindsey Vann has been promoted to Legal Director of the Non-Profit organization. Lindsey joined Justice 360 in 2013 as a Fellowship Attorney. As Legal…

Ingredion expanding operations in Charleston County

July 21, 2017

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global ingredients solutions company, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County. The company’s growth is expected to bring more than $10 million…

Ingredion expanding operations in Charleston County

July 21, 2017

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global ingredients solutions company, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County. The company’s growth is expected to bring more than $10 million…

City encourages citizens to take protective measures against mosquitoes

July 21, 2017

Below are some precautions and protective measures you can take against the potential contact with mosquitoes that might be carrying the West Nile virus. Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin,…

SC Campaign CEO E.A. “Beth” De Santis on impact of federal funding cuts to teen pregnancy prevention programs

July 21, 2017

By Beth De Santis CEO, South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy We were recently notified by the Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) that the five-year project for Teen Pregnancy…

Proven leaders chosen to mentor Liberty Fellowship’s 13th class

July 21, 2017

Twenty-one creative thinkers with deep connections to their communities are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2018. Like the Fellows with whom they are paired, these mentors are…

Proven leaders chosen to mentor Liberty Fellowship’s 13th class

July 21, 2017

Twenty-one creative thinkers with deep connections to their communities are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2018. Like the Fellows with whom they are paired, these mentors are…

Arey Jhang from Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. selected as one of only 38 to AICPA’s 2017 Leadership Academy

July 21, 2017

Ms. Arey Jhang was one of only 38 CPAs in the United States honored by the American Institute of CPAs (“AICPA”) as a member of the Leadership Academy’s ninth graduating…

First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses

July 21, 2017

First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…

First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses

July 21, 2017

First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…

Arey Jhang from Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. selected as one of only 38 to AICPA’s 2017 Leadership Academy

July 21, 2017

Ms. Arey Jhang was one of only 38 CPAs in the United States honored by the American Institute of CPAs (“AICPA”) as a member of the Leadership Academy’s ninth graduating…

First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses

July 21, 2017

First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…

New Legal Director at Justice 360

July 21, 2017

Justice 360 announced that Staff Attorney Lindsey Vann has been promoted to Legal Director of the Non-Profit organization. Lindsey joined Justice 360 in 2013 as a Fellowship Attorney. As Legal…

CBRE brokers sale of 4221 Faber Place Drive in North Charleston, SC

July 20, 2017

CBRE Group, Inc. has arranged the sale of 4221 Faber Place Drive in Faber Place Executive Park, North Charleston, South Carolina. Charles Carmody, Chris Tamsberg and Alicia Leland exclusively represented…

Columbia, South Carolina’s 100+ eclipse events reveal a vibrant southern city to visit all year round

July 20, 2017

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy more than 100 eclipse-related events in the Columbia, South Carolina region — “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” — across…

Columbia, South Carolina’s 100+ eclipse events reveal a vibrant southern city to visit all year round

July 20, 2017

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy more than 100 eclipse-related events in the Columbia, South Carolina region — “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” — across…

Ziff Properties sells Roosevelt Gardens – Norfolk, VA

July 20, 2017

Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the disposition of Roosevelt Gardens Shopping Center located in Norfolk, VA. The retail property sold for $10.2 million to Coastal Equities Real Estate, LLC located…

NAI Avant closes ±48,000 square foot building in Faber Place Executive Park, North Charleston

July 20, 2017

NAI Avant announced the investment sale of 4221 Faber Place Drive in North Charleston. NAI Avant senior broker Dexter Rumsey represented the buyer, JEMA I, LLC in the transaction. The…

NAI Avant 2Q17 Columbia Retail Market Report: Grocers In, Big Box Retailers Out

July 20, 2017

The Columbia retail market stayed steady between the close of 2016 and the close of the second quarter, with vacancy creeping from 5.1% to 5.3%. Net absorption this quarter was…

High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Event Sales

July 20, 2017

Katherine Brown has joined High Spirits Hospitality as its Director of Event Sales. A graduate of the University of North Carolina , Brown brings more than a decade of work…

Columbia, South Carolina’s 100+ eclipse events reveal a vibrant southern city to visit all year round

July 20, 2017

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy more than 100 eclipse-related events in the Columbia, South Carolina region — “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” — across…

NAI Avant 2Q17 Columbia Retail Market Report: Grocers In, Big Box Retailers Out

July 20, 2017

The Columbia retail market stayed steady between the close of 2016 and the close of the second quarter, with vacancy creeping from 5.1% to 5.3%. Net absorption this quarter was…

Rotarians get tips on social media management

July 20, 2017

Rotarian Katherine Anderson welcomes public relations expert Robert Butt as the guest speaker for a Capital Rotary Club meeting. Butt, president/chief creative officer for Marking Performance, LLC, has 32 years…

Scholarship recipient visits Capital Rotary

July 20, 2017

Capital Rotarian Darren Foy introduces Kate Elizabeth Chalfant of Columbia as the latest recipient of a $5,000 college scholarship awarded by the club, renewable annually for four years. Chalfant will…

Training Camp Kickoff Party welcomes Panthers to Wofford

July 19, 2017

The Carolina Panthers 2017 Summer Training Camp opens Wednesday, July 26, at Wofford College’s Gibbs Stadium with the annual Training Camp Kickoff Party. The celebration is from 4:30 to 9 p.m., with the…

O’Neal Inc. hires Business Development Manager

July 19, 2017

O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Brandon Rudy as Business Development Manager. Rudy has more than 10 years of business development experience. He previously worked…

Dig Greenville hosts Face of the Drill design competition

July 19, 2017

Upstate children have the chance to make their mark on the future of Greenville’s infrastructure during Dig Greenville’s Face of the Drill contest, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Greenville…

ABC presents O’Neal with platinum level safety award

July 19, 2017

O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has received a platinum level national safety award presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). O’Neal was presented with the…

Pete Harper represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 6,818 SF of medical office space in Charleston, SC

July 19, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord West Ashley Medical Center of Charleston, LLC in the lease renewal of 6,818 SF of medical office space located in…

Ladybugs flying free at Magnolia Gardens

July 19, 2017

Lowcountry families will gather at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Saturday, July 22, for the release of 150,000 ladybugs during the area’s largest event that celebrates the environmentally friendly insect. The Fourth…

The NEA Foundation Names Ridgeland Educator to Receive National Award

July 19, 2017

The NEA Foundation today announced that Anthony Pitts, a 12th grade language arts educator at Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School in Ridgeland, S.C., is one of 38 public educators who will receive…

United Way invests $4.15 million to address critical health and human service needs in the Midlands

July 19, 2017

United Way of the Midlands is investing $4,149,643 for its 2017-2018 fiscal year to improve the health, education and financial stability of individuals and families in the Midlands. In addition…

District Five teachers take on new initiative with students in summer reading camp

July 19, 2017

In efforts to continue growing young readers, 26 teachers in Lexington-Richland School District Five spent a week with rising third and fourth grade students in the summer reading camp program.…

Sonoco names Philippe Guillemot to Board of Directors

July 19, 2017

Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced that Philippe Guillemot has been named to its Board of Directors. A photo accompanying this announcement is available…

Rotarians get tips on social media management

July 19, 2017

Rotarian Katherine Anderson welcomes public relations expert Robert Butt as the guest speaker for a Capital Rotary Club meeting. Butt, president/chief creative officer for Marking Performance, LLC, has 32 years…

Shadows and Science at Congaree National Park

July 19, 2017

Staff at Congaree National Park and community members in Lower Richland are busy preparing for a total solar eclipse which is set to occur on Monday, August 21.  The path…

Scholarship recipient visits Capital Rotary

July 19, 2017

Capital Rotarian Darren Foy introduces Kate Elizabeth Chalfant of Columbia as the latest recipient of a $5,000 college scholarship awarded by the club, renewable annually for four years. Chalfant will…

Stevie Johnson selected as Spring Valley’s 2017 Rotarian of the Year

July 19, 2017

The Rotary Club of Spring Valley announced that Stevie Johnson was selected the 2017 Rotarian of the Year.  Club president Wendy Fuess presented the award at the club’s annual meeting…