Stakeholders announce plans for “Southern Lights,” a signature art installation for Columbia

June 28, 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. Scheduled to light up every evening…

NAI Avant welcomes Investment Brokerage Associate

June 28, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the addition of Robbie Cook to the Columbia office brokerage team. Robbie joins NAI Avant as an Investment Brokerage Associate and will be working…

Metropolitan area employment and unemployment

June 28, 2017

Unemployment rates were lower in May than a year earlier in 298 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 66 areas, and unchanged in 24 areas. Fifty-seven areas had jobless…

Metropolitan area employment and unemployment

June 28, 2017

Unemployment rates were lower in May than a year earlier in 298 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 66 areas, and unchanged in 24 areas. Fifty-seven areas had jobless…

Samsung to open $380 million manufacturing plant in Newberry County

June 28, 2017

Samsung, one of the world’s leading technology companies, is opening a new home appliance manufacturing facility in Newberry County. The $380 million facility will produce some of Samsung’s most popular,…

Mungo Homes launches monthly food drive

June 28, 2017

Mungo Homes is pleased to announce the launch of a “Feed Your Neighbor” food drive to take place the first weekend of each month. Non-perishable food items will be collected…

Recruiting Solutions named a 2017 Best Place to Work in South Carolina

June 28, 2017

Recruiting Solutions was recently announced as one of this year’s Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This annual program was created by SC Biz News in partnership with the…

Annette Warrick joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

June 28, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC  – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Annette Warrick has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Warrick begins her…

Kelsey Bishop joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

June 28, 2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Kelsey Bishop has joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as a sales associate. Bishop earned her Bachelor of…

First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team

June 28, 2017

First Community Bank announced Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10 years of lending experience, Kris and…

Mungo Homes launches monthly food drive

June 28, 2017

Mungo Homes is pleased to announce the launch of a “Feed Your Neighbor” food drive to take place the first weekend of each month. Non-perishable food items will be collected…

NAI Avant welcomes Investment Brokerage Associate

June 28, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the addition of Robbie Cook to the Columbia office brokerage team. Robbie joins NAI Avant as an Investment Brokerage Associate and will be working…

Recruiting Solutions named a 2017 Best Place to Work in South Carolina

June 28, 2017

Recruiting Solutions was recently announced as one of this year’s Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This annual program was created by SC Biz News in partnership with the…

Sowell Gray Robinson announces new attorney Meredith Ross

June 28, 2017

Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Meredith Ross has joined the firm as a new attorney. Meredith graduated from the University of South…

Stakeholders announce plans for “Southern Lights,” a signature art installation for Columbia

June 28, 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. Scheduled to light up every evening…

Wonder women: Lexington One student leaders shine at Palmetto Girls State

June 28, 2017

From among 650-plus student delegates across South Carolina, two Lexington District One rising River Bluff High School Seniors Laura-Louise Rice and Sydney Ann Torbett were chosen to represent this year’s…

Ben Lippen School names Headmaster

June 27, 2017

The new headmaster at Ben Lippen School is an experienced Christian school administrator. Tony Fajardo was chosen by the Ben Lippen School Board of Directors on the recommendation of a…

Anderson Chamber names Osgood its YP of the Year

June 27, 2017

The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce honored Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood with its 2017 Athena Young Professional Award. A 2001 graduate of Clemson University, Osgood has served as a…

Hire Dynamics named a “South Carolina Best Places to Work” for fourth consecutive year

June 27, 2017

The Greenville branch office of Hire Dynamics has been named a 2017 Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year, ranking in the no. 1 spot…

Ziff Properties acquires neighborhood center

June 27, 2017

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the 81,271-square-foot Bowman Curve Shopping Center located near the intersection of North Bowman Road & West Markham Street…

Tupelo Bend Office Park approaches completion and tenant roster begins to fill with help from NAI Avant

June 27, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce that brokers Scott Peevy, CCIM and Thomas Boulware, CCIM recently facilitated two leases for the new Tupelo Bend Office Park at 3417 Maybank Highway…

Mayor Benjamin elected Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors

June 26, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was elected Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) at the organization’s annual meeting today in Miami Beach. “Serving as Vice President of the…

Tracie Foster named Director of Relocation and Corporate Services

June 26, 2017

Carolina One Real Estate Services announced that Tracie J. Foster has been named the Director of Relocation and Corporate Services for the company.  Ms. Foster assumes the duties and responsibilities…

EdVenture partners with The Franklin Institute to provide GSK Science in the Summer™

June 26, 2017

  EdVenture is one of twenty-five institutions awarded a $12,000 grant from GSK and The Franklin Institute to provide GSK Science in the Summer™ camps across the Midlands to underrepresented…

Columbia’s first riverfront destination and neighborhood taking shape

June 26, 2017

  The Beach Company revealed plans for Sola Station, marking the completion of the company’s CanalSide community. Located in the heart of downtown Columbia directly along the Columbia Canal, Sola…

Trucking Association elects Johnson Chairman

June 26, 2017

The South Carolina Trucking Association has elected Keith Johnson, H & J Trucking, Charleston, SC as its 2017-18 Chairman of the Board of Directors. Johnson is the owner of H&J…

Trucking Association elects Johnson Chairman

June 26, 2017

The South Carolina Trucking Association has elected Keith Johnson, H & J Trucking, Charleston, SC as its 2017-18 Chairman of the Board of Directors. Johnson is the owner of H&J…

Town of Lexington launches new website

June 26, 2017

  Are you Linked into Lexington??? The Town of Lexington invites you to keep connected through our new website, Facebook and Twitter social media pages along with our YouTube channel.…

Aflac provides upgrades for United Way’s Eye Clinic for Uninsured Adults

June 26, 2017

  WellPartners, United Way of the Midlands’ dental and eye clinic for uninsured adults in Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties, recently received major upgrades thanks to a grant from Aflac.…

Davis McMeekin joins Cohn Construction Services as a summer intern

June 26, 2017

Davis McMeekin joins Cohn Construction Services as a 2017 summer intern. Davis is a sophomore at Clemson University pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science and Management. He will be…

NAI Avant closes investment sale of Fresenius North Star

June 26, 2017

NAI Avant Senior Investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Coral Development Company, LLC in the investment sale of the Fresenius North Star dialysis clinic at 140 Highland Center Drive in…

Colliers International brings law firm Rogers Lewis Jackson Mann & Quinn to Bank of America Plaza

June 26, 2017

Colliers International’s Allen Wilkerson represented AgFirst Farm Credit Bank in the lease of space at Bank of America Plaza, located at 1901 Main Street, to the law firm Rogers Lewis…

New state budget follows familiar pattern; requires modest, yet critical tuition increase

June 26, 2017

As a new budget year approaches, the University of South Carolina is renewing its call for additional public support of higher education. In the months ahead before the next legislative…

New state budget follows familiar pattern; requires modest, yet critical tuition increase

June 26, 2017

As a new budget year approaches, the University of South Carolina is renewing its call for additional public support of higher education. In the months ahead before the next legislative…

Gov. Henry McMaster announces interim appointment of SCDOT Commissioner

June 26, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of Myrtle Beach businessman Tony K. Cox to the state Department of Transportation Commission representing the seventh congressional district. The appointment follows the…

Gov. Henry McMaster announces interim appointment of SCDOT Commissioner

June 26, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of Myrtle Beach businessman Tony K. Cox to the state Department of Transportation Commission representing the seventh congressional district. The appointment follows the…

Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

June 26, 2017

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Central Midlands Council of Governments Seeking two (2) Applicants for Appointment. Applicant must…

Turner Padget shareholder elected President of the South Carolina Bar Foundation

June 26, 2017

Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. is pleased to announce that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors of the…

Sonoco to acquire Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.

June 26, 2017

HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON) announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the stock of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., a family-held developer and manufacturer of…

Davis McMeekin joins Cohn Construction Services as a summer intern

June 26, 2017

Davis McMeekin joins Cohn Construction Services as a 2017 summer intern. Davis is a sophomore at Clemson University pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science and Management. He will be…

NAI Avant closes investment sale of Fresenius North Star

June 26, 2017

NAI Avant Senior Investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Coral Development Company, LLC in the investment sale of the Fresenius North Star dialysis clinic at 140 Highland Center Drive in…

Turner Padget shareholder elected President of the South Carolina Bar Foundation

June 26, 2017

Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. is pleased to announce that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors of the…

S.C. Chamber announces Best Places To Work

June 24, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its 2017 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Among the 70 companies named, 37 are State Chamber Members, which are noted below…

S.C. Chamber announces Best Places To Work

June 24, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its 2017 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Among the 70 companies named, 37 are State Chamber Members, which are noted below…

Greenville CEOs dedicate fifth Habitat home

June 24, 2017

On Thursday, June 21, 23 of Greenville’s top CEO’s put the finishing touches on their latest project – the construction of a new home for the Nivens family, as part…

GDG partner David Sickinger graduates Leadership Columbia

June 23, 2017

Leadership Columbia focuses on equipping local, emerging innovators with the skills to create positive change in their community. Through lectures, panel discussions, interactive experiences and project site visits, the class…

GDG receives historic preservation award for Palmetto Compress

June 23, 2017

Winners of the 2017 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards were honored on Friday, June 16th during a ceremony at the State House. The awards were presented by Governor Henry McMaster…

Bob Jones University named one of the Best Colleges in South Carolina

June 23, 2017

Schools.com recently announced Bob Jones University earned the No. 2 spot in their Best Colleges in South Carolina ranking. Schools.com is an educational resource for prospective students. Schools.com praised Bob…

Standards in Puzzles bringing new classroom program to NEA

June 23, 2017

A local company created by a teacher to help other teachers in the classroom will be in Boston later this month for the largest education showcase in the world. Standards…

Business and community leaders recognized for financial support of MTC

June 23, 2017

Midlands Technical College (MTC) and the MTC Foundation recognized many of the college’s top loyal supporters and partners during its annual Celebration of Partnerships. Individuals and companies were honored for…