H-1B Visa Alternatives: Options Available to Those Unlucky in the H-1B Lottery: Part 1

July 18, 2017

By Becky Sigmund and John Hill   Many South Carolina companies use the H-1B visa category to employ foreign workers who are skilled professionals.  This visa category is subject to…

Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island is instrumental in Council of Multiple Listing Service mid-year meeting

July 18, 2017

Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) played an instrumental role in the Council of Multiple Listing Service (CMLS) mid-year meeting. CMLS is a trade organization that serves to…

LHWH Advertising video work wins two national healthcare advertising awards

July 18, 2017

LHWH Advertising & Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C. has won two Aster Awards for excellence in healthcare advertising, honoring video work produced for McLeod Health. A gold award was…

Michelin’s Jennifer Smith to present at Endeavor’s July Collaborators & Cocktails educational speaker series

July 18, 2017

Iconic tire manufacturer’s director of image and brands to share marketing insights with coworking community members Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent agencies and freelancers in the creative services…

NAI Avant secures new tenant for West Beltline former Piggly Wiggly

July 18, 2017

NAI Avant Director Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM recently represented the landlord, KIMIJO Properties, LLC, in the lease transaction at 4033 West Beltline Boulevard. The ±35,625 square foot shopping center,…

AmbioPharm, Inc. expanding operations in Aiken County

July 18, 2017

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer Creating 100 Jobs To Accommodate Growth  . AmbioPharm, Inc. (API), a full-service peptide and biopharmaceutical manufacturing company, is expanding its existing Aiken County operations. The expansion is projected…

Murphy & Grantland attorney joins Department of Revenue

July 18, 2017

Jason Luther Becomes a General Counsel for State Agency The South Carolina Department of Revenue has hired Jason P. Luther as General Counsel for Litigation. Luther had been practicing civil…

NAI Avant secures new tenant for West Beltline former Piggly Wiggly

July 18, 2017

NAI Avant Director Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM recently represented the landlord, KIMIJO Properties, LLC, in the lease transaction at 4033 West Beltline Boulevard. The ±35,625 square foot shopping center,…

Richland Library accepts 2017 National Medal in Washington, DC

July 18, 2017

  IMLS Awards 2017 National Medal Recipients in Washington, DC Gaining nationwide recognition for the distinctive resources, services and programs that it provides the community, Richland Library officially received the…

Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions in June

July 17, 2017

Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices represented the following area real estate transactions for June of 2017:   Sales Greer:  Sammy DuBose of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine…

Peace Center announces holiday concerts: Tickets go on sale Friday, July 21, at 10 a.m.

July 17, 2017

The Peace Center’s holiday programming includes concerts by Will Downing and Robert Earl Keen, along with the previously announced Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. All three concerts will be held in Peace Concert…

Hub City Empty Bowls’ 2nd session at West Main Artists Co-Op during ArtWalk

July 17, 2017

Hub City Empty Bowls’s second bowl-making session for 2017 will be during ArtWalk Thursday, July 20, 5-8 p.m. at West Main Artists Co-Op in Spartanburg. This is a free and…

Emory Young joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg

July 17, 2017

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Emory Young as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Emory joins Caine with widespread experience in the housing industry. He was a general…

Duke Energy gives $85,000 to STEM summer programs

July 17, 2017

Duke Energy is continuing to support  two separate Clemson University summer programs for middle school girls and incoming university freshmen this year with an $85,000 grant from the Duke Energy…

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announces two new board members

July 17, 2017

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announces the appointment of two new members of its Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Patti Hart and Tom Butz.…

Lowcountry Foodbank receives $82,500 gift to support senior nutrition programs

July 17, 2017

The Lowcountry Food Bank is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $82,500 grant to support the food bank’s senior meals.  The grant is one of twelve awarded…

Miles Barkley and Ryan Welch represented the seller in the sale of a 2,824 SF first floor office condo in Downtown Charleston

July 17, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Miles Barkley and Ryan Welch represented the owner, Hire Quest, LLC in the sale of a 2,824 SF first floor office condo located at 28…

Pete Harper and Bob Nuttall represented the landlord in the lease of 1,242 SF of office space in Charleston, SC

July 17, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM and Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM, represented the Landlord, Atrium Northwoods, LLC in the lease of 1,242 SF of office space at The Atrium…

Pete Harper and Bob Nuttall represented the landlord in the lease of 1,860 SF of office space in Charleston, SC

July 17, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM and Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM, represented the Landlord, Atrium Northwoods, LLC in the lease of 1,860 SF of office space at The Atrium…

Thomas Buist represented the landlord in the lease of 88,288 SF of industrial space in North Charleston, SC

July 17, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Thomas G. Buist, Jr., SIOR, represented the Landlord, Commerce Industrial, LLC in the lease of 88,288 SF of industrial space located at 1770 Hock Avenue in North Charleston, SC. The tenant Georgia…

Jack Owens represented the Seller in the sale of former East Cooper Montessori Charter School in Mount Pleasant

July 17, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jack Owens represented the Seller, East Cooper Montessori Charter School in the sale of their former school at 250 Ponsbury Road in Mount Pleasant for $2,700,000.…

Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation to sponsor annual vision clinics at two Charleston County elementary schools

July 17, 2017

Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) is pleased to announce it has received  an $8,200 grant from the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation to provide funding…

Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC joins the BDO Alliance USA

July 17, 2017

Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR) has joined the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting and service firms with similar client service…

Footlight Players opens 86th Season with Broadway Musical ‘The Wedding Singer’

July 17, 2017

photo credit Stan Foxworthy   Charleston’s historic community theatre kicks off its 86th season with a musical featuring everyone’s favorite 1980s hits. “The Wedding Singer” will open the new season…

Top Grossing Movies – July 17

July 17, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 07/14/2017 to 07/20/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 War For The Planet Of The Apes PG13 20th…

Top Grossing Movies – July 17

July 17, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 07/14/2017 to 07/20/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 War For The Planet Of The Apes PG13 20th…

Atlantic Marina Holdings purchases Tierra Verde Marina Resort

July 17, 2017

  Dunston Powell, CCIM of Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC in the purchase of Tierra Verde Marina Resort in Tierra Verde, Florida. Tierra Verde Marina is a…

NAI Avant brokers sale of former Charleston City Paper building on the upper peninsula for nearly $2 million

July 17, 2017

NAI Avant announced the sale of 1049 Morrison Drive, a ±5,400 square foot (SF) office building situated along Charleston’s upper peninsula. Managing principal David Grubbs and brokers Andrew Braden and…

Aug. 15 is the SBA Deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina due to the November 2016 drought

July 17, 2017

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Aug. 15 is the filing deadline for federal…

Aug. 15 is the SBA Deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina due to the November 2016 drought

July 17, 2017

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Aug. 15 is the filing deadline for federal…

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for June

July 17, 2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of June. These agents and teams earned the highest…

Senior League Baseball World Series announces 2017 tournament dates

July 17, 2017

The Senior League Baseball World Series, a week-long tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 29 – August 5, 2017…

Chamber, The Brand Leader announce “S.C. Branded” awards celebration

July 17, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced a partnership with Upstate S.C. marketing group The Brand Leader, to establish a new, statewide initiative and event celebrating South Carolina’s most recognizable…

Chamber, The Brand Leader announce “S.C. Branded” awards celebration

July 17, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced a partnership with Upstate S.C. marketing group The Brand Leader, to establish a new, statewide initiative and event celebrating South Carolina’s most recognizable…

Deputy becomes Lexington County’s first state-certified emergency manager

July 17, 2017

LEXINGTON, SC – A longtime member of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has become Lexington County’s first Certified Emergency Manager. Lt. Billy Aiken used his free time to pursue something…

Columbia Chamber graduates 44th Leadership Columbia class

July 17, 2017

59 Local Individuals Honored at Chamber’s Leadership Program Graduation Ceremony Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership…

Columbia Museum of Art August 2017 Calendar

July 17, 2017

MAJOR EXHIBITIONS     ReTooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection On view through August 27, 2017 Wrenches, hammers, and lawnmowers take on lives of their own in this exhibition.ReTooled showcases over 40 works by…

Columbia Heart’s Dr. Senn hits major milestone as the first midlands physician to implant 20 WATCHMAN devices

July 17, 2017

The Arrhythmia Center at Columbia Heart Clinic announced that Dr. Senn is the first physician in Columbia, SC to implant 20 WATCHMAN devices. The WATCHMAN is a novel one-time treatment for patients with atrial…

Keith Sweat joins 2017 S.C. State Fair musical lineup Oct. 13th

July 17, 2017

R&B singer Keith Sweat will entertain visitors at the 2017 South Carolina State Fair Oct. 13. The quadruple platinum artist who produced five straight No. 1 albums, is among six…

NAI Avant announces top producers for second quarter 2017, Columbia, SC

July 17, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the top producers for the second quarter of 2017 for their Columbia office. The second quarter’s top producer is senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR.…

McNair attorney elected Chair of South Carolina Bar’s Corporate Banking and Securities Law Section

July 17, 2017

McNair attorney George Morrison has been elected Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Corporate Banking and Securities Law Section. The purpose of this Section is to promote the goals and…

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission announces new executive director

July 17, 2017

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) has announced the promotion of Mark A. Smyers to the position of executive director. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Elizabeth…

Swimming advisory issued for the Saluda River

July 17, 2017

A section of the Saluda River at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia has been placed under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. The affected…

McNair attorney elected Chair of South Carolina Bar’s Corporate Banking and Securities Law Section

July 17, 2017

McNair attorney George Morrison has been elected Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Corporate Banking and Securities Law Section. The purpose of this Section is to promote the goals and…

NAI Avant announces top producers for second quarter 2017, Columbia, SC

July 17, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the top producers for the second quarter of 2017 for their Columbia office. The second quarter’s top producer is senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR.…

Capital Rotary drive helps answer emergency blood appeal

July 15, 2017

In the middle of an emergency appeal facing critical blood shortages, Capital Rotary’s summer blood drive collected 65 units to benefit up to 195 people.   Rotarians (from left) John…

2017 Rotarian of the Year recognized

July 15, 2017

Capital Rotary president Tommy Gibbons awards the 2017 Rotarian of the Year plaque to treasurer Craig Lemrow (left) in recognition of his dedication and loyal devotion to the ideals of…

Capital Rotary installs new 2017-2018 board

July 15, 2017

Capital Rotary Club of Columbia has installed new board members for 2017-2018.   Pictured are (from left) David Boucher, membership director; Blake DuBose, president; Neda Beal, at-large director and service…

2017 Rotarian of the Year recognized

July 15, 2017

Capital Rotary president Tommy Gibbons awards the 2017 Rotarian of the Year plaque to treasurer Craig Lemrow (left) in recognition of his dedication and loyal devotion to the ideals of…

Capital Rotary drive helps answer emergency blood appeal

July 15, 2017

In the middle of an emergency appeal facing critical blood shortages, Capital Rotary’s summer blood drive collected 65 units to benefit up to 195 people.   Rotarians (from left) John…