SCDOT creates detour for girder erection over I-85 beginning May 30

May 26, 2017

SCDOT cautions drivers to expect detours nightly on I-85 North Bound beginning Tuesday, May 30 through Thursday, June 1. The work is scheduled to begin each night at 10:00. The detour…

The “Green Book of South Carolina” launches as mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites

May 26, 2017

The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has been launched by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, offering residents…

The “Green Book of South Carolina” launches as mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites

May 26, 2017

The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has been launched by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, offering residents…

Graham questions OMB Director Mulvaney on Trump budget

May 26, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), member of the Senate Budget Committee, questioned Director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Mick Mulvaney on…

Graham questions OMB Director Mulvaney on Trump budget

May 26, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), member of the Senate Budget Committee, questioned Director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Mick Mulvaney on…

Green Book of S.C. Travel Guide to Increase Impact of $2.4 Billion S.C. African American Travel Industry 

May 26, 2017

Major new international tourism tool launched by S.C. African American Heritage Commission The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has…

Green Book of S.C. Travel Guide to increase impact of $2.4 billion S.C. African American travel industry 

May 26, 2017

Major new international tourism tool launched by S.C. African American Heritage Commission The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has…

Changes to the Freedom of Information Act good for the public, the news media and open government

May 26, 2017

Changes to the state’s Freedom of Information Act benefit the public, news media and open government. This session, legislators crafted H3352 to make all public bodies more responsive to records…

Changes to the Freedom of Information Act good for the public, the news media and open government

May 26, 2017

Changes to the state’s Freedom of Information Act benefit the public, news media and open government. This session, legislators crafted H3352 to make all public bodies more responsive to records…

Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College welcomes diverse acts in sixth season

May 26, 2017

Stage, screen, circus performers, and blues legends – audiences can see it all with the package and pass options available now The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) sixth…

Quackenbush+ Architects Wins AIA SC Honor Award

May 26, 2017

Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced that the firm has won a prestigious American Institute of Architects (AIA) award for its Russell House Leadership and Service Center project at the University…

Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces three newly licensed architects

May 26, 2017

Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced that three of its team members—Wendy Michelle Bertani AIA, LEED AP, Kyle Fant AIA, and Spencer Hutchinson AIA—passed the Architectural Registration Examination and are now…

Chambers USA names 79 Ogletree Deakins attorneys to 2017 list

May 26, 2017

Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that 79 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2017 edition…

Chambers USA names 79 Ogletree Deakins attorneys to 2017 list

May 26, 2017

Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that 79 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2017 edition…

USC dedicates new vault and scanning center for Marine Corps film collection

May 26, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.     COLUMBIA, SC –  University of South Carolina (USC) Pres. Harris Pastides and USC’s Dean of Libraries Thomas McNally dedicated the University’s new film-vault…

Green Book of S.C. Travel Guide to increase impact of $2.4 billion S.C. African American travel industry 

May 26, 2017

Major new international tourism tool launched by S.C. African American Heritage Commission The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has…

USC dedicates new vault and scanning center for Marine Corps film collection

May 26, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.     COLUMBIA, SC –  University of South Carolina (USC) Pres. Harris Pastides and USC’s Dean of Libraries Thomas McNally dedicated the University’s new film-vault…

1Q2017 National Ranking for Wallick Investments

May 25, 2017

Wallick Investments, LLC is pleased to be recognized once again for consistency and high level performance across a number of its portfolios over multiple time periods. Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder graduates Leadership South Carolina

May 25, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. congratulates Florence shareholder John Scott on his graduation from Leadership South Carolina. Scott is one of 54 members who make up the organization’s class of 2017.…

Lexington District One offers summer food service program

May 25, 2017

This summer, Lexington County School District One again participates in the Summer Food Service Program, a free summer food service program for children 18-years-old and younger. The program runs Monday…

Shene named Charlotte Metro area executive at First Citizens Bank

May 25, 2017

RALEIGH, NC – First Citizens Bank has named Andy Shene as its Charlotte Metro area executive. Most recently, he served as the bank’s York County, S.C., market executive. His responsibilities…

1Q2017 National Ranking for Wallick Investments

May 25, 2017

Wallick Investments, LLC is pleased to be recognized once again for consistency and high level performance across a number of its portfolios over multiple time periods. Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder graduates Leadership South Carolina

May 25, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. congratulates Florence shareholder John Scott on his graduation from Leadership South Carolina. Scott is one of 54 members who make up the organization’s class of 2017.…

Lexington District One offers summer food service program

May 25, 2017

This summer, Lexington County School District One again participates in the Summer Food Service Program, a free summer food service program for children 18-years-old and younger. The program runs Monday…

Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives construction funding

May 24, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was named one of six “new starts” and received $17.5 million in construction funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)…

Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives construction funding

May 24, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was named one of six “new starts” and received $17.5 million in construction funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)…

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Charleston Harbor Deepening Project

May 24, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers naming the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project one of six new…

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Charleston Harbor Deepening Project

May 24, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers naming the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project one of six new…

Accelerated completion of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project on track under President Trump

May 24, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased with a portion of President Trump’s spending proposal – put together in consultation with South Carolina’s Mick Mulvaney…

Accelerated completion of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project on track under President Trump

May 24, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased with a portion of President Trump’s spending proposal – put together in consultation with South Carolina’s Mick Mulvaney…

Pawmetto Lifeline volunteer nationally recognized by Bayer Animal Health

May 24, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – A Pawmetto Lifeline volunteer was recognized by Bayer Animal Health during National Volunteer Week via social media. Bayer is a Life Science company with a more than…

Mayor Benjamin to make major announcement about 100% clean energy

May 24, 2017

Mayor Steve Benjamin is one of 26 mayors from across the United States who has joined with the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign to announce a new effort to…

Midlands Gives breaks records with major increase in number of gifts to 337 nonprofits

May 24, 2017

  COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Gives 2017, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, has broken its own records once again thanks to thousands of everyday philanthropists who gave a total…

Richland One announces awards, honors

May 24, 2017

Columbia High School Student Accepted at Prestigious University Bailee Sharpe, a senior at Columbia High School, has been accepted to attend Harvard University this fall. In addition to being an…

Richland One announces new principals

May 24, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – New principals will greet students, faculty and staff at seven Richland One schools when the 2017-2018 school year begins in August. The Richland One Board of School…

DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds

May 24, 2017

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…

DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds

May 24, 2017

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…

Sisters of Charity grant supports Meals on Wheels

May 24, 2017

Senior Resources recently received a $3,750 Caritas Grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. This funding will support two Meals on Wheels clients for one year. This…

Richland County Business wins award for contributions to local, state industry

May 24, 2017

A longstanding Richland County business was recently recognized for its positive influence on local and statewide industry. The S.C. Department of Commerce presented a 2017 Industry Impact Award (Medium Company)…

Lexington Medical Center honored for excellence in stroke care

May 24, 2017

Lexington Medical Center has received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award for stroke care from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke program.…

Cayce-West Columbia Rotary recognizes 3 local students with $1500.00 Scholarships

May 24, 2017

The Cayce-West Columbia (CWC) Rotary Club recognized 3 outstanding local high school students with $1500.00 scholarships each at their club Tuesday lunch meeting. The students competed at their respective high…

Richland One’s Class of 2017 sets new district scholarship record

May 24, 2017

Richland One seniors have set a new district record in scholarship totals. To date, the Class of 2017 has received $83.3 million in scholarship offers and other financial aid. This…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Big Brother Dusty Conine named Community Impact Award winner

May 24, 2017

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is proud to announce Dusty Conine as the Community Impact Award winner. United Way of the Midlands presents this award annually to a…

Online business degrees coming to CIU this fall

May 24, 2017

Fall marks several new beginnings for online degree programs at Columbia International University (CIU). Three entirely online business degrees will be offered in August, including a Master of Business Administration…

OTO Development is first in SC to incorporate cross-laminated timber into commercial project

May 24, 2017

OTO Development uses sustainable wood product in Mount Pleasant hotel construction project When she heard about the new Home2 Suites by Hilton in Mount Pleasant SC, Dr. Patricia Layton was…

Chris Feehan joins Spartanburg-based Waldrop, Inc. as controller

May 24, 2017

Spartanburg-based Waldrop, Inc., a full-service mechanical contracting firm, announces Chris Feehan, CPA, has joined the company as controller. In this role, Feehan is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial…

North Carolina Electric Cooperative selects Avtec for dispatch communications upgrade

May 24, 2017

Avtec Inc., the nation’s leading independent provider of mission-critical Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP) dispatch console systems, has completed a communications center upgrade for Blue Ridge Energy, formerly known as…

SC I-77 Alliance announces new Regional Workforce Study available online

May 24, 2017

Prospective employers, industrial recruiters, policy makers and site selectors who want to know more about the available talent in the SC I-77 region can now easily find up-to-date, detailed workforce…

SC I-77 Alliance announces new Regional Workforce Study available online

May 24, 2017

Prospective employers, industrial recruiters, policy makers and site selectors who want to know more about the available talent in the SC I-77 region can now easily find up-to-date, detailed workforce…

Five-year dream becomes a Lexington attorney’s reality

May 24, 2017

Bobbitt Design Build recently completed a 3,600-square-foot building for the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, at 123 Harmon Street in Lexington. Owner Jim Snell spent five years…