YOUTH AND HOOPS tournament building “Unity in the Community”

May 3, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and Midlands-area teens will play shoulder-to-shoulder in the RCSD’s second annual YOUTH AND…

Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney has been selected to 2017 SC Super Lawyer list for 10th consecutive year

May 3, 2017

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that Kristine Cato has been selected to the 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers list in the practice area of Employment &…

Chernoff Newman expands public relations team

May 3, 2017

Elizabeth Cardell has joined Chernoff Newman as the newest member of the integrated marketing communication agency’s public relations team. Most recently the director of communications and leadership development for the…

County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in May 2017!

May 3, 2017

In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…

Four Adams and Reese attorneys named 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers®

May 3, 2017

Four Adams and Reese attorneys from the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina office have been named 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Only 5 percent of attorneys in South Carolina receive the…

Historic Columbia announces 2017 Preservation Award Winners

May 3, 2017

Annual awards honor local projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia announced the recipients of their 2017 Preservation Awards. Each year, Historic Columbia presents these awards to celebrate the…

LHS senior turns art ‘gold’

May 3, 2017

  Creating thought-provoking illustrations turned golden for talented Lexington County School District One Senior E. Clarke Wilson. A Lexington High student, she received a gold medal from Scholastic Corporation through…

LTC’s top mechanic drives into winner’s circle

May 3, 2017

Is your automobile acting up? Give Gilbert High Senior Austin M. Hicks a call. Hicks won the 2017 South Carolina All-Star Automotive Technology Competition and was awarded $5,000 for Lexington…

Michael Baker named executive VP at SAFE Federal Credit Union

May 3, 2017

Michael Baker, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for more than 16 years, has been named SAFE’s executive vice president. Baker, most recently vice president of operations, now…

PurePower Technologies® relocates global headquarters to Columbia

May 2, 2017

PurePower Technologies® (PPT), a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of new and remanufactured diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, today announced it has relocated its…

Irmo High boys’ varsity tennis finds resurgence under DiMaggio

May 2, 2017

Trailing in their match at River Bluff High School 3-2 on March 21, Vihar Dilal knew he had to win his match to give Irmo a chance. After dropping his…

Caldwell Commercial lease | ABP VII to Southeastern Institute

May 2, 2017

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of suite 703 at Aviation Business Park VII, to Southeastern Institute. Southeastern Institute offers…

Park West reveals Michael Hurd, Jr. Memorial Park and Playground

May 2, 2017

The Park West Homeowners Association revealed a brand new, state-of-the-art playground and park honoring Michael Hurd Jr. at a dedication ceremony and unveiling on Saturday, March 25 at the Park…

CARTA board member Alfred Harrison honored with SCDOT Transit Board Member of the Year award

May 2, 2017

The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is honored to announce that veteran board member, Alfred Harrison, has been awarded the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Transit Board Member…

Palmetto Health wins award for reducing health care disparities

May 1, 2017

Palmetto Health is one of four hospitals selected to receive an award for Best Overall Project by the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. Palmetto Health was selected from…

Tyson Foods grant provides Meals on Wheels service for five Midlands seniors

May 1, 2017

Tyson Foods has awarded a grant in the amount of $9,250 to Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels program. The funding will provide daily delivery of a hot meal to five…

Lucy Hampton Bostick Award nominations needed

May 1, 2017

Do you know someone who has made a difference in the literary world? The Richland Library Friends want to hear from you. Members are accepting nominations for the 2017 Lucy…

Richland County seeks public help in identifying housing needs

May 1, 2017

Richland County needs residents’ help in developing a plan that identifies and addresses housing and community development needs. Public input will be used to help Richland County Community Development staff…

Citadel alumnus receives honorary Doctorate at USC Upstate commencement

May 1, 2017

The University of South Carolina Upstate will award Mr. Thomas R. “Tommy” Young, III with an honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service at its May Commencement Ceremony on May…

Lee & Associates Charleston represented the buyer and seller in office building sale in Mt. Pleasant

May 1, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented both the Buyer, Woodhump Properties, and the Seller, 5-BM, as a Dual Agent in the Sale of a 1,994 SF office condominium at…

Lee & Associates announces new lease to Moe’s Southwest Grill

May 1, 2017

Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Amanda Reeves, CCIM, LEED AP with Lee & Associates Charleston and The Shopping Center Group would like to congratulate Moe’s Southwest Grill on the lease…

North Charleston mill incident

May 1, 2017

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) –At approximately 8:45 p.m. EDT, Sunday, April 30, 2017, an incident occurred at our North Charleston, SC paper mill involving employees performing maintenance…

9Round opens 500th location

May 1, 2017

9Round, the world’s fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise, has opened its 500th location in Orlando, Florida. This monumental opening showcases the brand’s commitment to continued growth by bringing specialized kickboxing fitness…

Spartanburg Area Chamber hires economic development veteran for new downtown-focused enterprise

May 1, 2017

SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce has named Jansen Kent Tidmore to the post of Executive Vice President of the new Downtown Development Partnership. A native of…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Charleston-area leases

May 1, 2017

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. Midwestern Insurance Alliance, LLC leased 2,472 square feet at 1370 Browning Rd. in Columbia,…

Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys selected as 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®

May 1, 2017

Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been named 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® for work in their respective practice areas. “These lawyers bring a wealth…

Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys selected as 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®

May 1, 2017

Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been named 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® for work in their respective practice areas. “These lawyers bring a wealth…

Thirty-two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named in 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers

May 1, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to congratulate 32 firm attorneys from 13 practice areas who were listed in the 2017 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers. “Of the 32…

Thirty-two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named in 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers

May 1, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to congratulate 32 firm attorneys from 13 practice areas who were listed in the 2017 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers. “Of the 32…

Top Grossing Movies – May 1

May 1, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 04/28/2017 to 05/04/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 3 4,077…

Top Grossing Movies – May 1

May 1, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 04/28/2017 to 05/04/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 3 4,077…

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Office of Innovation Managing Director

May 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Laura Corder has joined the agency as Managing Director of the Office of Innovation. Corder will lead the agency’s strategic…

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Office of Innovation Managing Director

May 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Laura Corder has joined the agency as Managing Director of the Office of Innovation. Corder will lead the agency’s strategic…

RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing celebrates golden anniversary

May 1, 2017

Celebrating 50 years is a major milestone. In just under 50 weeks, the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will take place at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton…

RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing celebrates golden anniversary

May 1, 2017

Celebrating 50 years is a major milestone. In just under 50 weeks, the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will take place at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton…

Columbia College names interim president

May 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, John C.B. Smith, announced the appointment of Carol A Moore, PhD, as the College’s interim president. Dr. Moore will fill…

Sixteen Wyche attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers

May 1, 2017

Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers, has recognized 16 Wyche attorneys in its 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The magazine features attorneys who embody excellence in the…

Sixteen Wyche attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers

May 1, 2017

Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers, has recognized 16 Wyche attorneys in its 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The magazine features attorneys who embody excellence in the…

McNair attorney receives United Way of the Midlands’ Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award

May 1, 2017

Michael Weaver, a commercial bankruptcy and financial restructuring attorney at McNair Law Firm, has been honored by the United Way of the Midlands with the prestigious Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award.…

New monthly Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday in Chapin

May 1, 2017

The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market kicks off this Saturday, May 6 at 8:30 am in the 100 block of Clark Street in downtown Chapin. This new community offering provides residents…

GSSM President delivers keynote address at Columbia March for Science

May 1, 2017

Dr. Hector E. Flores, president of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), delivered the keynote address at Columbia’s March for Science on Saturday, April 22, 2017,…

Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church community appreciation day

May 1, 2017

  From 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, May 13, 2017, Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church will host a community appreciation day honoring law enforcement, members of the military, and…

26 Womble Carlyle attorneys ranked in 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers

May 1, 2017

Twenty-six attorneys in Womble Carlyle’s Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C., offices have been named to the 2017 lists of South Carolina Super Lawyers and South Carolina Rising Stars. Womble Carlyle…

26 Womble Carlyle attorneys ranked in 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers

May 1, 2017

Twenty-six attorneys in Womble Carlyle’s Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C., offices have been named to the 2017 lists of South Carolina Super Lawyers and South Carolina Rising Stars. Womble Carlyle…

Catch Me If You Can Flies into Town

May 1, 2017

Town Theatre May 5-21 The hit film (based on an unbelievable but true story) inspired this high-flying musical comedy which is all about chasing your dreams and not getting caught.…

Support 335 local nonprofits during the Midlands Gives 24-Hour Online Giving Challenge this Tuesday, May 2

May 1, 2017

Midlands Gives, one of the nation’s top-ranking 24-hour online giving challenges, will be at the top of many Midlands residents’ minds from midnight to midnight on Tuesday, May 2. Now…

McNair attorney receives United Way of the Midlands’ Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award

May 1, 2017

Michael Weaver, a commercial bankruptcy and financial restructuring attorney at McNair Law Firm, has been honored by the United Way of the Midlands with the prestigious Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award.…

New monthly Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday in Chapin

May 1, 2017

The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market kicks off this Saturday, May 6 at 8:30 am in the 100 block of Clark Street in downtown Chapin. This new community offering provides residents…

Support 335 local nonprofits during the Midlands Gives 24-Hour Online Giving Challenge this Tuesday, May 2

May 1, 2017

Midlands Gives, one of the nation’s top-ranking 24-hour online giving challenges, will be at the top of many Midlands residents’ minds from midnight to midnight on Tuesday, May 2. Now…

1Q17 Columbia Industrial Market: Demand Continues To Be Steady With Limited Supply of Space

May 1, 2017

The industrial real estate market in Columbia saw decreased vacancy in the first quarter of 2017, continuing the steady declining vacancy trend since 1Q13, as industrial users diligently seek space…