City of Charleston seeks input on height district updates

May 8, 2017

An ordinance has been given first reading by Charleston City Council to update the height district zoning for the peninsula area. The proposed changes convert most of the existing height…

City Police, Parks Departments inspect Denmark Vesey Statue; Caulking repairs to begin tomorrow

May 8, 2017

Today, City of Charleston spokesman Jack O’Toole released the following statement with regard to reports of vandalism involving the statue of Denmark Vesey in Charleston’s Hampton Park: “In response to…

Spartanburg Water celebrates Drinking Water Week

May 8, 2017

Spartanburg Water, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and water professionals across North America kicked off Drinking Water Week with the theme “Your Water – To Know it is to…

Telamon SC sponsors Stand Down for homeless veterans

May 8, 2017

Telamon Corporation’s Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program is sponsoring a Stand Down event for homeless veterans on Friday May 19, 2017 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  The event will be…

Indie Grits Visiones attracts thousands for groundbreaking programming

May 8, 2017

Indie Grits, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, took place April 20-23, 2017. This year’s festival, with a theme of Visiones,…

Richland Library Ballentine set to close & relocate

May 8, 2017

While many of you may be spring cleaning at home, Richland Library Ballentine is cleaning and packing in preparation of a big change. The location is scheduled to close 6…

Columbia is a flagship city for nation-wide Life is a Cycle bike event

May 8, 2017

What: Life is a Cycle is a group bike ride that teaches you where to bike commute, and the need-to-know essentials of biking for transportation. Who: This event is open…

McMaster, Clark to receive honorary degrees

May 8, 2017

ORANGEBURG, SC – The SC State University Board of Trustees unanimously approved to award honorary degrees to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and President James E. Clark during a called…

Top Grossing Movies – May 8

May 8, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/05/2017 to 05/11/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 PG13 Disney 1 4,347…

Top Grossing Movies – May 8

May 8, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/05/2017 to 05/11/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 PG13 Disney 1 4,347…

More than 2,500 degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded at Midlands Technical College commencement

May 8, 2017

MTC awarded honorary associate degrees in humane letters to friends of the college Lou Kennedy and Solomon Jackson   Midlands Technical College (MTC) awarded more than 2,500 degrees, diplomas, and…

New museum exhibit chronicles Fort Jackson’s 100-year history

May 8, 2017

Last month our nation commemorated its entry into the First World War, so there is no better time for a new Fort Jackson exhibit at the South Carolina Confederate Relic…

Two Richland One schools ranked among America’s Most Challenging High Schools

May 8, 2017

Richland One’s A.C. Flora and Dreher high schools have been named by the Washington Post as two of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. Among the 11 South Carolina high schools…

S.C. State Fair names 2017 scholarship recipients

May 8, 2017

  The South Carolina State Fair has named its Ride of Your Life Scholarship recipients for 2017. The fair annually awards 50 scholarships to South Carolina high school students planning…

The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.

May 8, 2017

Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors announces top producers for April

May 8, 2017

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

United Community Bank recognized for highest customer satisfaction in Southeast by J.D. Power

May 8, 2017

United receives award for fourth consecutive year United Community Bank has been recognized for the highest customer satisfaction score in the Southeast by the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Retail Banking…

Opening Next Week: Mound by Osamu Kobayashi

May 8, 2017

Exhibition Dates: May 18 – July 2, 2017 Artist’s Reception: Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 7 – 9 pm Reception Admission: members, free; non-members, $5 suggested donation Gallery Talk: Sunday,…

Questis enters joint business relationship with Alliance Pension Consultants for digital financial wellness

May 8, 2017

Questis announced today that it has entered a joint business relationship with Alliance Pension Consultants (APC), a retirement plan consulting, record keeping, and third party administration firm, to offer Questis’…

The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.

May 8, 2017

Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…

Security Federal Corporation announces cash dividend

May 8, 2017

Security Federal Corporation (OTCBB:SFDL), parent company of Security Federal Bank, announced that a quarterly dividend of $ .09 per share will be paid on or about June 15, 2017 to…

Retaining Top Talent with an Effective Employee Training Program

May 8, 2017

By Matt Vaadi   Retaining top talent at a small business can be a very challenging feat. Every day on LinkedIn, your “A” players are being hounded by recruiters offering…

The Charleston Retail Market is Changing Along with the Times

May 8, 2017

Fueled by job growth, consumer spending and tourism, Charleston continues to be on fire in 2017, earning one accolade after the other. Following the significant recognition by Travel + Leisure…

Local Edward Jones team participates in advanced training

May 8, 2017

Tina Warner and David Wallace   David Wallace, a financial advisor with the financial services firm Edward Jones in St. Andrews / Irmo community, and Tina Warner, a branch office…

Richland County Council kicks off discussions of first Biennium Budget

May 8, 2017

Richland County Council this week kicked off discussions on its first proposed two-year budget, which sets forth a $1.7 billion spending plan to improve government services at no additional costs…

Providence Health Awards Lakesha N. Williams  The Preston Jones Scholarship

May 8, 2017

Providence Health announced Lakesha N. Williams as its 2017 Dr. Preston A. Jones Memorial Scholarship recipient at a ceremony last week. . Left to Right: Scott Campbell, Market CEO Providence…

Online survey will help county identify housing needs

May 8, 2017

An online survey is now available for residents that will help Richland County identify what housing issues matter most in different communities and neighborhoods. Input garnered from both the online…

Food Lion, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and Postal Carriers Union Partner to “Stamp Out Hunger”

May 8, 2017

Postal Union Food Drive Will Take Place on May 13 The 25th annual US Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place across South Carolina on May 13.…

Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to donate items for foster children

May 8, 2017

Statewide Law Firm Partners with SCYAP on “Precious Cargo” Collection May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the…

Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to donate items for foster children

May 8, 2017

Statewide Law Firm Partners with SCYAP on “Precious Cargo” Collection May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the…

EY announces Jack DeMao of Electric Guard Dog Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award finalist in the Southeast

May 8, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – EY announced that CEO Jack DeMao of Electric Guard Dog is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Southeast. The awards program,…

Prysmian awarded a $300 million optical cable supply agreement from Verizon Communications

May 8, 2017

Prysmian Group (FTSE: PRY), world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a significant supply agreement from the US telecom company Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq:…

Liquid Catering adds new Sales Manager

May 8, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering has named Jennifer Fowlkes as Sales Manager of the Upstate’s premier special event bartending company. A native of Greenville, Fowlkes graduated from College of Charleston…

More than 2,500 degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded at Midlands Technical College commencement

May 8, 2017

MTC awarded honorary associate degrees in humane letters to friends of the college Lou Kennedy and Solomon Jackson   Midlands Technical College (MTC) awarded more than 2,500 degrees, diplomas, and…

New museum exhibit chronicles Fort Jackson’s 100-year history

May 8, 2017

Last month our nation commemorated its entry into the First World War, so there is no better time for a new Fort Jackson exhibit at the South Carolina Confederate Relic…

The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.

May 8, 2017

Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…

Palmetto Health Tuomey honored with 2017 I SEE YOU CARE Award by Advanced ICU Care

May 6, 2017

Palmetto Health Tuomey has been awarded the 2017 I SEE YOU CARE Award by Advanced ICU (AICU). The award recognizes outstanding collaboration between hospital staff and AICU’s remote critical care…

Elliott Cooper receives The Order of the Palmetto award

May 6, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Acting Regional Administrator and District Director Elliott Cooper was quite surprised when he was called to the stage by Governor Henry McMaster during the Salute to Small…

Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce

May 6, 2017

The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…

Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce

May 6, 2017

The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…

Complete Public Relations honored with three SCPRSA awards

May 6, 2017

Complete Public Relations was honored with three awards by the South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the organization’s annual Mercury Awards banquet on Thursday.…

Colliers Report: High Occupancy Driving Redevelopment but Not New Development

May 6, 2017

Key Takeaways Office users are moving to non-traditional spaces in the Central Business District. Speculative office construction will continue to be limited to small projects until rental rates are $28.00…

Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors honored with AIA South Carolina Historic Design Award

May 5, 2017

Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned an Honor Award from The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of…

GHS welcomes new choral director

May 5, 2017

GILBERT, SC – Gilbert High welcomes a new faculty member ready to lead the school’s talented musicians. Craig Coelho will be GHS’s new choral director beginning with the 2017–2018 school…

Richland County Transportation Director resigns

May 5, 2017

Richland County’s first director of its Transportation Program funded by a voter-approved penny sales tax increase is leaving his post to accept a job at the SC Department of Transportation…

Richland Two announces two middle school principals

May 5, 2017

At a board meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, Superintendent Debbie Hamm and Superintendent-Elect Baron Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved new principals for…

Womble Carlyle’s Stephanie Yarbrough elected to SCEDA Board

May 5, 2017

Womble Carlyle Economic Development attorney Stephanie Yarbrough is the newest board member of the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA). Yarbrough was elected to the board at SCEDA’s May 4…

Womble Carlyle’s Stephanie Yarbrough elected to SCEDA Board

May 5, 2017

Womble Carlyle Economic Development attorney Stephanie Yarbrough is the newest board member of the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA). Yarbrough was elected to the board at SCEDA’s May 4…

Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event

May 5, 2017

The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 4 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…

Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event

May 5, 2017

The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 4 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…