NAI Avant named exclusive agent for Columbia office properties

June 7, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR have been named the exclusive listing agents for two Columbia office properties:…

Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting nominations for 8th Annual Best of Philanthropy Awards

June 7, 2017

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy, is seeking nominations for the 8th Annual Best of Philanthropy Awards. The Best of Philanthropy Awards honor ordinary people in the…

District promotes Huggins to assistant principal

June 7, 2017

LEXINGTON, SC – During a special called board meeting held May 30, 2017, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Meg H. Huggins to…

Lambert Architecture + Construction Services welcomes Carrie Counts as Marketing & Business Development Director

June 7, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Lambert Architecture + Construction Services is pleased to announce Carrie Counts as Marketing & Business Development Director. She will be responsible for leading marketing, branding, competitive positioning…

NAI Avant named exclusive agent for Columbia office properties

June 7, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR have been named the exclusive listing agents for two Columbia office properties:…

Stephanie Le named 2017 Resident Physician of the Year

June 6, 2017

  Stephanie Le, M.D., and George King Jr., MBA, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Richland Memorial Hospital   COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Le, M.D., general psychiatry resident physician, was named…

S.C. State Fair/WLTX to hold Total Eclipse Tailgate

June 6, 2017

The South Carolina State Fair and WLTX will be offering a “totally” awesome tailgating experience during Columbia’s historic eclipse Aug. 21. Total Eclipse Tailgate at the South Carolina State Fair…

Leaders in U.S. economy say “We Are Still In’ on Paris Climate Agreement

June 6, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – A grand total of 1,219 governors, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and universities from across the U.S. or with significant operations in the U.S., representing the broadest…

Leaders in U.S. economy say “We Are Still In’ on Paris Climate Agreement

June 6, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – A grand total of 1,219 governors, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and universities from across the U.S. or with significant operations in the U.S., representing the broadest…

Newly renovated facility opens to future retailers

June 6, 2017

Bobbitt Design Build has completed a six-month conversion of a 35-year-old auto service center into a 9,000-square-foot retail space, prominently located at 2406 Augusta Road in West Columbia. Bobbitt, a…

NAI Avant procures ±10,832 square foot office lease on Main Street, Columbia

June 6, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers Paul Hartley, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR, with assistance from broker Paul Paschal, recently facilitated a lease recast and long-term lease extension for ±10,832 square feet…

3 Callison Tighe partners included in new Super Lawyers

June 6, 2017

The just-released Super Lawyers 2017 edition lists three partners from Callison Tighe in its annual guide to the nation’s attorneys.   Michael Tighe, Jim Koutrakos and Bert Brannon   Super Lawyers included…

3 Callison Tighe partners included in new Super Lawyers

June 6, 2017

The just-released Super Lawyers 2017 edition lists three partners from Callison Tighe in its annual guide to the nation’s attorneys.   Michael Tighe, Jim Koutrakos and Bert Brannon   Super Lawyers included…

NAI Avant procures ±10,832 square foot office lease on Main Street, Columbia

June 6, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers Paul Hartley, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR, with assistance from broker Paul Paschal, recently facilitated a lease recast and long-term lease extension for ±10,832 square feet…

Newly renovated facility opens to future retailers

June 6, 2017

Bobbitt Design Build has completed a six-month conversion of a 35-year-old auto service center into a 9,000-square-foot retail space, prominently located at 2406 Augusta Road in West Columbia. Bobbitt, a…

Smith Moore Leatherwood welcomes attorney Kristin Gutting

June 5, 2017

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced the addition of attorney Kristin Gutting. Gutting will be working with the firm’s tax group in the Charleston, S.C. and Atlanta, Ga. offices. Gutting represents…

Tim Judge named General Manager of three Hutson Alley restaurants

June 5, 2017

Hutson Alley restaurants Vincent Chicco’s, Michael’s on the Alley and cocktail lounge The Victor Social Club are pleased to announce the hiring of Tim Judge as General Manager. Arriving with…

Summers Corner recognized for conservation efforts by Audubon SC

June 5, 2017

Audubon South Carolina (ASC) has recognized Summers Corner, a residential community, for its bird-friendly conservation efforts. The ASC’s new recognition program – Climate Resilient and Bird Friendly Communities – celebrates…

Jackson hires Kaitlin Clark as public relations representative

June 5, 2017

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Kaitlin Clark as public relations representative. A graduate of Clemson University with a B.S.…

Habitat Greenville dedicates first Veteran Build home

June 5, 2017

On Thursday, June 1, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Publix Charities dedicated a home for the Waldrop family, a culmination of months of effort by Tony and Rachel…

United Community Bank executive speaks at Risk Management Association CEO panel

June 5, 2017

The Upper South Carolina Chapter of The Risk Management Association held a roundtable discussion on Thursday, June 1, 2017 to spotlight the current state of banking and to discuss challenges…

Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing recruiter chosen to speak at Leadership Greenville graduation

June 5, 2017

Godshall Professional Recruiting & Staffing’s Hannah Barfield Spellmeyer graduated from the Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville program in May. “The entire team at Godshall is extremely proud of Hannah and feel…

Beaufort, SC selects FerebeeLane as agency

June 5, 2017

FerebeeLane (FL), a full-service marketing and branding agency, was selected by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce to handle the area’s strategic marketing efforts, including the creative conception of all…

V.C. Summer Nuclear Station completes refueling outage

June 5, 2017

South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, returned Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station to the electrical grid on June 1. This completed the…

Leadership Lexington County to host fundraisers for local children’s shelter

June 5, 2017

The Leadership Lexington County Class of 2017 is hosting two fundraisers this month to raise money for the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter. In January 2017, the class voted to…

Lower Richland High School Library open this summer

June 5, 2017

School may be out for the summer, but the library at Lower Richland High School (2615 Lower Richland Boulevard) is in session. Thanks to a partnership with Richland School District…

Brooks Owings joins Newmark Wilson Kibler as a brokerage associate

June 5, 2017

Newmark Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, announced today that Brooks Owings has joined the firm’s Columbia office as a brokerage associate.  He will primarily be working…

City’s Summer Movies Series at Finlay Park – Moana on June 9

June 5, 2017

The City of Columbia’s Summer Movies Series will kick off on Friday, June 2 at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street. Movies will be shown on Friday nights from June 2…

Richland One summer programs start June 5

June 5, 2017

  Richland One is pulling out all the stops to offer students and adults an exciting menu of offerings to fill their summer with adventure, academic enrichment, fitness, college preparation,…

Top Grossing Movies – June 5

June 5, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 06/02/2017 to 06/08/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Wonder Woman PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,165  $103,251,471  $103,251,471…

Top Grossing Movies – June 5

June 5, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 06/02/2017 to 06/08/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Wonder Woman PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,165  $103,251,471  $103,251,471…

Artist Alex Rusnak brings hope, pattern and color to Cannon Parking Garage

June 5, 2017

  COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s mural boom continues with the completion of Alex Rusnak’s piece on the PJ Cannon Parking Garage at the corner of Taylor and Sumter Streets. Working…

Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $448,500 to twelve Midlands charities to launch innovative projects

June 5, 2017

Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – is pleased to announce the twelve local nonprofits that will launch new projects to enrich the Midlands region with…

Pope Flynn opens Charleston office, adds procurement and construction practice

June 5, 2017

Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has opened an office in Charleston, South Carolina. The office is the fourth for Pope Flynn,…

Pope Flynn opens Charleston office, adds procurement and construction practice

June 5, 2017

Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has opened an office in Charleston, South Carolina. The office is the fourth for Pope Flynn,…

Garvin Design Group hires new summer intern architect

June 5, 2017

Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Clemson graduate, Tyler McKenzie. Tyler graduated Magna Cum Laude from Clemson University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and…

Garvin Design Group hires new summer intern architect

June 5, 2017

Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Clemson graduate, Tyler McKenzie. Tyler graduated Magna Cum Laude from Clemson University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and…

City Community Development to Host Homebuyer Workshop – June 10

June 5, 2017

The City of Columbia Community Development Department will host a Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, June 10, 2017at Earlewood Park, located at 1111 Parkside Dr., from 9 AM – 1 PM.…

Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $448,500 to twelve Midlands charities to launch innovative projects

June 5, 2017

Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – is pleased to announce the twelve local nonprofits that will launch new projects to enrich the Midlands region with…

Tour of Homes coming in June 2017

June 5, 2017

Columbia’s Largest Open House of New Homes is the 2017 TOUR OF HOMES this June 10 -11, 17-18 & 24-25 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and from…

Bond Dickinson and Womble Carlyle approve transatlantic combination to create Womble Bond Dickinson

June 2, 2017

A new breed of transatlantic law firm encompassing key commercial and financial hubs in 23 cities across the United States and the United Kingdom, the combined firm builds on the…

Bond Dickinson and Womble Carlyle approve transatlantic combination to create Womble Bond Dickinson

June 2, 2017

A new breed of transatlantic law firm encompassing key commercial and financial hubs in 23 cities across the United States and the United Kingdom, the combined firm builds on the…

Family Promise of the Midlands names case manager

June 2, 2017

Olivia Williams-Turner, a retired military officer with a master’s degree in social work, has been hired as the new case manager of Family Promise of the Midlands. Williams-Turner received her…

Richland County to repair or replace damaged roll carts

June 2, 2017

Richland County is launching a mission to repair and replace damaged trash and recycle roll carts after an audit of its more than 160,000 receptacles found some were no longer…

Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon event

June 2, 2017

Riggs Partners will hold its annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands and Upstate-area nonprofits October 19-20, 2017. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit…

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ranked as the No. 1 residential real estate company in Columbia

June 2, 2017

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ranked as the top residential real estate company for sales volume and transaction sides in the Columbia area in 2016. The rankings were reported in the…

Terminix and EdVenture present Terminix Day on June 9th

June 2, 2017

Terminix Service, Inc. announced Terminix Day in conjunction with EdVenture on Friday, June 9. Taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at EdVenture, Terminix Day will feature half-price admission…

Murphy & Grantland Law Firm boosts alternative dispute resolution practice

June 2, 2017

The South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification has approved Murphy & Grantland attorney Ray Moore as an arbitrator. The certification allows Moore to act as a neutral in…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a Leading Firm in 2017 Chambers USA

June 2, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. received numerous distinctions in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Corporate/Mergers & Acquisition: Banking and…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a Leading Firm in 2017 Chambers USA

June 2, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. received numerous distinctions in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Corporate/Mergers & Acquisition: Banking and…