Patrick to lead sales & marketing at Southeastern IT firm EDTS

October 25, 2016

Veteran Southeastern marketing and business development professional Sam Patrick has joined the leadership team at EDTS, a leading information technology consulting firm that provides managed I.T. services, network security and…

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Southern First reports results reported third quarter of 2016

October 25, 2016

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the…

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Sowell Gray welcomes Jasmine Smith as a new associate

October 25, 2016

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC proudly announces Jasmine Smith has joined the firm as an associate. Jasmine graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2012,…

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John Henry Oil announces closing date on Trenton – Black River I, LP Capital Campaign

October 24, 2016

John Henry Oil Corporation (“JHO”) the sponsor of the 2015 Trenton-Black River I, LP exploration and drilling partnership and SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SLS”) the placement agent for the offering have…

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City of Columbia to present $135,000 check to Senior Resources

October 24, 2016

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of City Council will present a $135,000 check to Senior Resources at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Denny Terrace Community Center. “On…

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Flood Survivors’ homes rebuilt through successful ‘Richland Restores’ partnerships

October 24, 2016

A little more than a year after historic flooding devastated Richland County, one local flood survivor is home once again thanks to a successful partnership between local government and several…

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District Five students continue to shine on state assessments

October 24, 2016

Data just released by the South Carolina Department of Education shows that Lexington-Richland School District Five students continue to demonstrate academic excellence. Every year, third through eighth grade students are…

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City of West Columbia to Host Fall Back Fest Friday, November 4, 2016, with the State Street Art Crawl

October 24, 2016

The City of West Columbia invites you to the Fall Back Festival on the 100 Block of State Street on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 5 PM – 8 PM.…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represents 300 Huger, LLC

October 24, 2016

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, announced the recent transaction of a 7,500 square foot flex building located in downtown Columbia.  George Meetze of Newmark Grubb…

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Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three agents

October 24, 2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lillian Lever, Debbie Levato, and Chris Ventress have joined the company’s Pelham Road office as sales associates. Lillian Lever, Debbie Levato,…

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Richland County partners with local school for pilot food waste project

October 24, 2016

Lunch scraps are being turned into plant food at a local elementary school, thanks to a new recycling program and lots of green-minded students. Dutch Fork Elementary School is participating…

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Zeki Simsek fills new endowed business chair at Clemson

October 24, 2016

An acclaimed researcher and professor in strategic and entrepreneurial leadership will hold a newly created endowed chair in Clemson University’s College of Business. “Thank you to the Gressette family for…

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Putting for Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter

October 24, 2016

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter hosted Putting for Palmetto Place, their annual golf tournament on Monday October 17 at The Windermere Club. The tournament raised $22,662 for abused, neglected and abandoned…

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ZZ Top to play Peace Center Feb. 19

October 24, 2016

More than four and a half decades after their formation in the Houston area, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top are set to begin a new tour…

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Celebrate Pro Bono week in South Carolina

October 24, 2016

Many South Carolina lawyers offer their services for free (pro bono) to clients who cannot afford to pay for help with civil legal matters. These matters can include family, housing,…

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Celebrate Pro Bono week in South Carolina

October 24, 2016

Many South Carolina lawyers offer their services for free (pro bono) to clients who cannot afford to pay for help with civil legal matters. These matters can include family, housing,…

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Johnson Innovation Speaker Series takes on the roles of business schools in addressing economic inequality

October 24, 2016

Dedicated to bringing a distinguished business professional to the University of South Carolina Upstate for the benefit of the students and the local business community, the third annual Johnson Innovation…

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Salvation Army needs volunteers for Christmas assistance registration

October 24, 2016

The Salvation Army is asking volunteers to sign up as soon as possible through our Volunteer First registration website to assist with Christmas Registration Days for local families in need.…

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Nonprofit leaders to explore collaboration on November 15 at Shine the Light

October 24, 2016

DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the fourth and final part of its…

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Shellhorse appointed NMTC project manager at Greenville New Markets Opportunity II, LLC

October 24, 2016

Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by Tax Advantage Group and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has hired Doris B. Shellhorseas…

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Pete Sercer named Commissioner Emeritus after 27 years of service to Midlands Technical College

October 24, 2016

The Midlands Technical College Commission officially named Dr. Pete Sercer as Commissioner Emeritus upon his retirement from the MTC Board of Trustees October 19.  With 27 years of service on…

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United Community Bank Ice on Main announces dates for sixth season on Main Street

October 24, 2016

Greenville’s Only Outdoor Ice Skating Rink to Open Holiday Season United Community Bank Ice on Main is pleased to announce that Greenville’s only outdoor skating rink will open on Friday,…

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City Manager selected to participate in Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) Conference

October 24, 2016

City Manager Teresa Wilson was selected to participate in the ELGL Pop-Up Conference on Friday, October 21 in Durham, North Carolina. The City Manager was featured in the panel discussion…

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NAI Earle Furman recent transactions

October 24, 2016

NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Easley, South Carolina:  Glenn Batson of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Billy Joe Black, in leasing a 5,500 SF industrial building…

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Wofford Theatre, Dunlap Chamber Music performances highlight November

October 24, 2016

Month’s events include guest lectures and gallery exhibitions Performances by Wofford Theatre and the Dunlap Chamber Music Series highlight events in November at Wofford College. Other events include guest lectures…

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Columbia College presents “We Bleed Too!” featuring mixed media works by Cedric Umoja, with the digital collage micro show “When God Was (A)!!!!!” by Dogon Krigga

October 24, 2016

The Goodall Gallery October 31-December 18, 2016 The Goodall Gallery at Columbia College presents “We Bleed Too!” an exhibition of mixed media works by Cedric Umoja in conjunction with the…

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MTC Alumni Association accepting nominations for 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award

October 24, 2016

The Midlands Technical College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award.  The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes an alumnus who, over an extended period of time and/or…

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Furman presents series about global refugee crisis

October 24, 2016

Furman University will present a series of five events addressing the global refugee crisis. The series begins Wednesday Oct. 26 and runs through Monday, Nov. 7. “Refugee Crisis: Local and…

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Foundation awards $567,600 in grants

October 24, 2016

The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $567,660 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County.  The announcement of the fall grants brings the total grants paid in…

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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Nov. 1

October 24, 2016

The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Tuesday, Nov.…

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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Nov. 1

October 24, 2016

The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Tuesday, Nov.…

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Greenville Chamber announces 2017 Board of Directors

October 24, 2016

The Greenville Chamber has announced its 2017 Board of Directors. Brenda Thames, who will serve as the 2017 Board Chair, received approval at the Chamber’s monthly board meeting for the…

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Humane Society receives grant from Petco Foundation for its Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic

October 24, 2016

The Humane Society of South Carolina is excited to announce it has received a generous $20,000 grant from the Petco Foundation for its Fido FixersMobile Spay Neuter Clinic. With this…

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Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics announces 2016 James F. Barker Award recipient

October 24, 2016

Minor Shaw to be recognized at Award Dinner on February 9, 2017  CLEMSON, SC – After a rigorous selection process, Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics Advisory Board has selected Minor…

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Ballpark Digest honors Fireflies with 2016 Best New Logo and Branding Award

October 24, 2016

The list of awards continues to grow for the Columbia Fireflies in its inaugural year as a franchise. Ballpark Digest honored the Fireflies with its 2016 Best New Logo and Branding Award on…

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Clemson University Restoration Institute Zucker Family Graduate Education Center hosts ribbon cutting

October 24, 2016

LS3P and SmithGroup JJR congratulate the Clemson University Restoration Institute on the ribbon cutting of the new Zucker Family Graduate Education Center (ZFGEC). The 52,000 SF facility, located on waterfront…

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Clemson University Restoration Institute Zucker Family Graduate Education Center hosts ribbon cutting

October 24, 2016

LS3P and SmithGroup JJR congratulate the Clemson University Restoration Institute on the ribbon cutting of the new Zucker Family Graduate Education Center (ZFGEC). The 52,000 SF facility, located on waterfront…

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LCK completes renovation for United Way of the Midlands new headquarters

October 24, 2016

LCK announced the completion of the new United Way of the Midlands headquarters at 1818 Blanding Street. The new 20,000-square-foot headquarters, a former warehouse facility that was repurposed into meeting…

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LCK completes renovation for United Way of the Midlands new headquarters

October 24, 2016

LCK announced the completion of the new United Way of the Midlands headquarters at 1818 Blanding Street. The new 20,000-square-foot headquarters, a former warehouse facility that was repurposed into meeting…

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Five attorneys join Litigation Group at Nelson Mullins in Columbia

October 24, 2016

Marcus J. Brown, Nicholas A. Charles, Chadwick S. Devlin, Amber M. Hendrick, and Alan J. Wenger have joined the Litigation Group in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office…

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Five attorneys join Litigation Group at Nelson Mullins in Columbia

October 24, 2016

Marcus J. Brown, Nicholas A. Charles, Chadwick S. Devlin, Amber M. Hendrick, and Alan J. Wenger have joined the Litigation Group in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office…

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Sister Hazel to perform free, live concert at Famously Hot New Year in downtown Columbia, S.C.

October 24, 2016

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, the funk/rock/jazz/hip-hop band known internationally as New Orleans musical royalty, will perform a free, full-length outdoor concert – followed by the most colossal NYE fireworks…

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Engineered Systems raises walls on Habitat for Humanity home

October 24, 2016

On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls of the Wilson family home with their newest build partner, Engineered Systems. This is the first home that Habitat…

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Colliers International announces Q3 2016 top producers in brokerage

October 24, 2016

Colliers International | South Carolina has announced its top producers in brokerage for the third quarter of 2016. They are, in order: Givens Stewart Peter Fennelly, MCR, SIOR, SLCR Simons…

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Colliers International announces Q3 2016 top producers in brokerage

October 24, 2016

Colliers International | South Carolina has announced its top producers in brokerage for the third quarter of 2016. They are, in order: Givens Stewart Peter Fennelly, MCR, SIOR, SLCR Simons…

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Jason Rosenblum recognized as a 2016 NY Metro Rising Star

October 24, 2016

NEW YORK or CHARLESTON, S.C. – Jason Rosenblum, managing member of the Law Office of Jason H. Rosenblum, PLLC, has been named one of the 2016 NY Metro Rising Stars.…

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Footloose to open at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

October 24, 2016

Camden—The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present Camden Community Theatre’s musical production of the 1980s hit Footloose in the Wood Auditorium for a two-week run. The show…

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Wells Fargo donates $225,000 to South Carolina nonprofits for Hurricane Matthew relief

October 24, 2016

Customers may also contribute through ATMs, GoFarTM Rewards Wells Fargo & Company announced today that the company will donate $1.1 million to Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the U.S. and…

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Wells Fargo donates $225,000 to South Carolina nonprofits for Hurricane Matthew relief

October 24, 2016

Customers may also contribute through ATMs, GoFarTM Rewards Wells Fargo & Company announced today that the company will donate $1.1 million to Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the U.S. and…

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Gallivan, White & Boyd shareholder John E. Cuttino elected President of DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar

October 24, 2016

The attorneys and staff at Gallivan White & Boyd, P.A. would like to congratulate Columbia shareholder John E. Cuttino for his election as President of DRI–The Voice of the Defense…

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