Governor McMaster signs pension bill into law

April 25, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H.3726, which addresses South Carolina’s $22 billion unfunded pension liability calling it “the first step of many which are needed” to secure the…

INNERSOLE and Junior Achievement Partner to inspire the future at Annie Burnside Elementary

April 25, 2017

INNERSOLE and Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina have partnered together to provide students at Annie Burnside Elementary with the tools they need to succeed. This school year INNERSOLE has…

Governor McMaster signs new pension bill with statewide urging from educators

April 25, 2017

The unified membership of The South Carolina Education Association voiced support for H.3726, a law that will now ensure a stable pension plan for state and district employees. COLUMBIA, SC…

Governor McMaster signs new pension bill with statewide urging from educators

April 25, 2017

The unified membership of The South Carolina Education Association voiced support for H.3726, a law that will now ensure a stable pension plan for state and district employees. COLUMBIA, SC…

Funding available for Cold Storage Cost Share Program

April 25, 2017

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and the South Carolina Specialty Crop Growers Association announce the Cold Storage Cost Share Program, funded through the United States Department of Agriculture’s…

Funding available for Cold Storage Cost Share Program

April 25, 2017

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and the South Carolina Specialty Crop Growers Association announce the Cold Storage Cost Share Program, funded through the United States Department of Agriculture’s…

ACTION team at Dutch Fork Middle School partners with Columbia Fireflies to combat bullying

April 25, 2017

The ACTION for Unity team at Dutch Fork Middle School has partnered with the Columbia Fireflies for the second year in a row as part of their anti-bullying campaign. The…

Mayor Benjamin to accept award for 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Public Official on Sunday

April 25, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and accept his award for the 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by…

Richland County employees invite public to ‘Get Involved’ in new video

April 25, 2017

As National County Government Month comes to a close, Richland County wants to remind residents that they can stay involved in local government all year long. A new video produced…

Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2017

April 25, 2017

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the first…

Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2017

April 25, 2017

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the first…

Military veterans turned “top chefs” cook for fellow veterans

April 25, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – Six of the Palmetto State’s top chefs and a handful of assisting culinarians will prepare and serve a four-course meal –…

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors appoints James G. Tzouvelekas Chief Financial Officer

April 25, 2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that it recently appointed James G. Tzouvelekas, CPA, CGMA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will oversee financial activities, budgeting, bank/lender relationships,…

Historic partnership formed in Sterling Community

April 25, 2017

A coalition of area public and private partners came together Tuesday to break ground for a new residential development in Greenville’s Sterling neighborhood. Leaders from Habitat for Humanity, The City…

LS3P welcomes Jennifer Dreisbach

April 25, 2017

LS3P welcomes Jennifer Dreisbach, who joins the firm’s Charleston office. Dreisbach, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honors from Georgia Tech, also holds a Minor in Architectural…

Orangeburg attorney Shane Burroughs selected by 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers

April 25, 2017

Lanier & Burroughs, LLC announces that Shane M. Burroughs has been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2017. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more…

Orangeburg attorney Shane Burroughs selected by 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers

April 25, 2017

Lanier & Burroughs, LLC announces that Shane M. Burroughs has been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2017. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more…

Spring Valley Rotary Club awards grant to Meals on Wheels program

April 24, 2017

Senior Resources received a $1,500 grant from the Spring Valley Rotary Club to support the Meals on Wheels program, along with an additional $420 from the group’s raffle proceeds. The…

Spring Valley Rotary Club awards grant to Meals on Wheels program

April 24, 2017

Senior Resources received a $1,500 grant from the Spring Valley Rotary Club to support the Meals on Wheels program, along with an additional $420 from the group’s raffle proceeds. The…

Economic impact of Beaufort military presence reaches $2.2 billion

April 24, 2017

The South Carolina Military Base Task Force released an updated study, which reflects that the Beaufort region’s military presence boasts an annual economic impact of approximately $2.2 billion that is…

CCPL to participate in CCSD’s Seamless Summer Feeding Program

April 24, 2017

The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will serve free breakfast to children in need this summer through its participation in the Seamless Summer Feeding Program run by the Charleston County…

Avison Young – South Carolina, Inc. commercial real estate transactions

April 24, 2017

Charleston, SC Market 04/17/2017 Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented 756 St. Andrews Blvd, LLC in the lease extension of…

New CCU Real Estate Club receives support of local business leaders inaugural meeting slated for Wednesday, April 26

April 24, 2017

With its inaugural meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, the Coastal Carolina University Real Estate Club has already received the endorsement of the Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway and…

Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. holds annual 52 Windows event

April 24, 2017

Proceeds to Benefit Midlands Housing and Homeless Programs The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) is holding its annual benefit, 52 Windows, at 701 Whaley Street on Thursday, May 11…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2017

April 24, 2017

Employment Growth Continues, Unemployment Rate Remains Steady Nearly everyone who entered the labor force in March found work, setting a new employment record for the state. The number of individuals…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2017

April 24, 2017

Employment Growth Continues, Unemployment Rate Remains Steady Nearly everyone who entered the labor force in March found work, setting a new employment record for the state. The number of individuals…

The Cassina Group realtor Meghan Stein Webster earns designation in global real estate network

April 24, 2017

Meghan Stein Webster, a Realtor with The Cassina Group, has earned the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. This designation distinguishes her as one of only 31 CIPS in the…

Stratford High students win $10,500 from Charleston Exchange Club

April 24, 2017

Stratford High School seniors, Kathryn Taylor and Harrison Wedgeworth, won a combined $10,500 in scholarship money during the Charleston Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year Scholarship program on April 13…

Wings for Autism® lands in Greenville/Spartanburg

April 24, 2017

On April 29 at 3:30 pm, The Arc of the United States will hold a Wings for All® event at Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) for the first time in the…

Top Grossing Movies – April 24

April 24, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 04/21/2017 to 04/27/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 2 4,329…

Top Grossing Movies – April 24

April 24, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 04/21/2017 to 04/27/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 2 4,329…

Recognizing Phi Kappa Phi 2017 inductees at The Citadel

April 24, 2017

The Citadel’s Chapter of The National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is celebrating its 37th anniversary in 2017 by inducting 83 new members, including two accomplished faculty representatives, two…

Carolina One recognizes six local non-profits

April 24, 2017

Carolina One Real Estate Services (CORE) recognized six local nonprofits this morning at its first awards distribution ceremony of 2017. The CORE Charitable Contributions Committee, comprised of Carolina One Sales…

County of Lexington aware of continued service issues with Advanced Disposal Services

April 24, 2017

The County of Lexington is aware of continued service issues for customers who voluntarily contract with Advanced Disposal Services throughout the unincorporated areas of the County, primarily in the Irmo…

CresCom Bank’s Katie Skeen named branch manager for Conway

April 24, 2017

CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted Katie Skeen as branch manager for its Conway, South Carolina location. Previously, Skeen served as branch manager for the Elizabethtown…

CresCom bank welcomes new branch manager in Elizabethtown

April 24, 2017

CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Debbie Earl as the new branch manager for its Elizabethtown branch. Earl, who is an active leader in the Elizabethtown…

U.N. secretary-general to address UofSC graduates

April 24, 2017

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will receive an honorary degree and deliver special remarks to graduates as part of the University of South Carolina’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6…

Collaboration leads to new housing units in Lyon Street neighborhood

April 24, 2017

A joint effort between Richland County, the City of Columbia and the Columbia Housing Authority led to 12 new houses for local low- to moderate-income families. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony…

Researcher using ‘Big Data’ to foresee potential nuclear incidents

April 24, 2017

The SC State University Department of Nuclear Engineering was awarded a $288,060 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, in order to conduct research that involves the usage of ‘Big…

Dominion announces new leadership in South Carolina

April 24, 2017

Dominion has named Dan Weekley as vice president of Southern Operations. Weekley began his new position in January 2017, reporting to Paul Ruppert, president-Dominion Midstream Operations. Weekley will work with…

The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. holds annual 52 Windows event

April 24, 2017

The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) is holding its annual benefit, 52 Windows, at 701 Whaley Street on Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m. The event will support MIRCI’s…

Kelly Faram joins the Pelham Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

April 24, 2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kelly Faram has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Faram is joining the company as a Residential…

ReWa names Mary Beth Lampe as Chief Administrative Officer

April 24, 2017

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners and CEO, Graham W. Rich, has recently named Mary Beth Lampe as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Agency. Mary Beth previously served…

Greer community partners raise walls of Habitat home

April 24, 2017

On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Greer Community Partners Build home, celebrating a commitment to building affordable housing in the Greer community.…

ReWa names Joel Jones as Chief Technical Officer

April 24, 2017

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners and CEO, Graham W. Rich, has recently named Joel Jones as the Chief Technical Officer for the Agency. Jones most recently served as…

Hydrick to serve on U.S. Petrochem Conference panel

April 24, 2017

Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, one of the country’s foremost site selection and economic development consulting firms, will be a panelist at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Construction…

The City to host 5th annual Small Business Week Conference

April 24, 2017

The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) will host the fifth annual Small Business Week Conference on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Columbia…

Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s Bob Nachman named Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron’s

April 24, 2017

Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s (NNP) managing director Bob Nachman (pictured) was ranked among Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors in the country for 2017. “It’s a true honor to be recognized…

Mobile workshop promotes construction & other industries

April 24, 2017

A small coalition made up of Carolinas AGC, the SC Trucking Association, the SC Homebuilders, and the SC Forestry Association have tirelessly pushed for state funding to help promote our…

Mobile workshop promotes construction & other industries

April 24, 2017

A small coalition made up of Carolinas AGC, the SC Trucking Association, the SC Homebuilders, and the SC Forestry Association have tirelessly pushed for state funding to help promote our…