New law enables children in foster care to obtain drivers’ licenses & permits

April 21, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 198 which amended South Carolina Code Section 56-1-100 and expanded the list of responsible adults who can legally sign the application for a minor…

Converse College installs its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD

April 21, 2017

Today Converse College celebrated the investiture of its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD, on campus in Twichell Auditorium. The 90-minute inauguration ceremony featured a processional including the four living…

Converse College installs its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD

April 21, 2017

Today Converse College celebrated the investiture of its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD, on campus in Twichell Auditorium. The 90-minute inauguration ceremony featured a processional including the four living…

District Five musical ‘Annie’ brings talents together

April 21, 2017

Singing and excitement fill the air as students rehearse throughout the halls at Irmo High School’s Center of the Arts. It’s the last week of preparation before the April 27…

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards grant to Indie Grits Visiones

April 21, 2017

Indie Grits, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers, has received a grant from The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which will…

The COMET celebrates 125 years of Mobility in the Midlands

April 21, 2017

The COMET invites you to join us on May 2, 2017 at 10am at the Transit Center to celebrate its 125th year of transit in the midlands. The COMET story…

Spirax Sarco receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Award for top safety records

April 21, 2017

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system solutions, was recently presented a Commendation of Excellence award by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for exemplary top…

Final Days of Dalí Exhibition Pack a Punch with Programs

April 21, 2017

Lectures, Family Programs, Arts & Draughts, and More Exhibition on view through Sunday, May 21 In the closing days of the major exhibition Salvador Dalí’s Fantastical Fairy Tales, the Columbia…

City of Columbia Bike Month Celebration

April 21, 2017

The City of Columbia celebrates Bike Month each May with a series of events which promote the joy of cycling.  Since 1956, May has been recognized as National Bike Month. …

Tourism to Congaree National Park creates $8.5 million in Economic Benefits

April 21, 2017

Report shows visitor spending supports 101 jobs in local economy A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 143,833 visitors to Congaree National Park in 2016 spent $7.3 million…

Fireflies seek candidates for Military Baseball Card Set

April 21, 2017

The Columbia Fireflies are looking for active duty military members, reservists and military veterans to honor in their Inaugural Military Baseball Card Set, presented by AllSouth Federal Credit Union. The…

Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held on April 26, 2017

April 21, 2017

On April 26, 2017 disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers to independence for people with disabilities. It is important for…

Buchanan Construction Services chosen for Second BullStreet Neighborhood Project

April 21, 2017

Buchanan Construction Services has started its second project in the BullStreet Neighborhood with the renovation of the historic Ensor Building. Bone-In Barbeque will occupy the first floor of the Ensor…

Millennials are Changing the Face of Commercial Real Estate

April 21, 2017

By Alysha Duff, Marketing Specialist, NAI Avant   Everyone is talking about millennials today. Economists, pundits, politicians and businesspeople have all weighed in, as their generation became the largest proportion…

Millennials are Changing the Face of Commercial Real Estate

April 21, 2017

By Alysha Duff, Marketing Specialist, NAI Avant   Everyone is talking about millennials today. Economists, pundits, politicians and businesspeople have all weighed in, as their generation became the largest proportion…

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards grant to Indie Grits Visiones

April 21, 2017

Indie Grits, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers, has received a grant from The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which will…

Spirax Sarco receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Award for top safety records

April 21, 2017

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system solutions, was recently presented a Commendation of Excellence award by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for exemplary top…

First BullStreet restaurant announced: Chef Scott Hall to open new Bone-In Barbeque restaurant in fall 2017

April 20, 2017

Bone-In Barbeque is back in a big – and permanent – way. Come Fall 2017, Chef Scott Hall, owner of Scott Hall Catering and the Bone-In Artisan BBQ on Wheels…

Know the Score: Wearing Eye Protection Prevents Athletes from Getting Benched Due to Injury

April 20, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offers guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April COLUMBIA, SC – Sports-related…

Marine Corps films to have new home in Columbia

April 20, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina (USC) is set to “cut the ribbon,” next month, on its new 2,000-square-ft. cold-storage film repository for…

Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria announces their expansion in the Midlands

April 20, 2017

Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria announced the opening of their second location in the great Columbia Area.  The new location, which opened April 18th, is located at 1270 Bower Parkway, Columbia…

Dancers kick up their heels for students

April 20, 2017

The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation highlights local celebrities as it presents its fifth annual Dancing with the Stars Lexington on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 7 p.m.…

United Community Bank expands Greenville team

April 20, 2017

Michele Roark Joins as Community Banking Sales and Service Manager United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Michele Roark to the team as a Vice President and Community Banking Sales…

Crawford Strategy adds new Creative Director, Gregg O’Neill

April 20, 2017

Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, has hired industry veteran Gregg O’Neill as Vice President and Creative Director. O’Neill is responsible…

Chamber honors 3 Fold Creative

April 20, 2017

The Greenville Chamber of Commerce has chosen 3Fold Creative as its Small Business of the Month for April 2017. Based out of Greenville, but with a national reach, 3Fold Creative…

Citadel president, faculty and cadets earn recognition for civic engagement

April 20, 2017

The 2017 South Carolina Campus Compact (SCCC) Civic Engagement Award recipients and honorees include the president of The Citadel, a cadet, a cadet company, a faculty member  and one of…

Citadel president, faculty and cadets earn recognition for civic engagement

April 20, 2017

The 2017 South Carolina Campus Compact (SCCC) Civic Engagement Award recipients and honorees include the president of The Citadel, a cadet, a cadet company, a faculty member  and one of…

Gov. Henry McMaster issues pro-business Executive Order reducing burdensome regulations

April 20, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster was joined by cabinet officials today to announce that he has issued Executive Order 2017-09, which provides state agencies with guidance on reducing regulations. The order is…

Gov. Henry McMaster issues pro-business Executive Order reducing burdensome regulations

April 20, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster was joined by cabinet officials today to announce that he has issued Executive Order 2017-09, which provides state agencies with guidance on reducing regulations. The order is…

NCGS, Inc. expanding its Charleston County presence

April 20, 2017

Clinical Trial Manager Creating 80 Jobs At New Corporate Headquarters NCGS, Inc., a clinical research organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical industry, is expanding its Charleston County operations. The company is…

NCGS, Inc. expanding its Charleston County presence

April 20, 2017

Clinical Trial Manager Creating 80 Jobs At New Corporate Headquarters NCGS, Inc., a clinical research organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical industry, is expanding its Charleston County operations. The company is…

United Community Banks, Inc. announces appointment of Jefferson Harralson as CFO

April 20, 2017

United Community Banks, Inc. announced today the appointment of Jefferson L. Harralson as executive vice president and chief financial officer of both the parent company and its banking subsidiary, United…

Home is the Key: Habitat Greenville joins national movement to address affordable homeownership

April 20, 2017

One in four households in the nation pays more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing or medical care.…

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute provides nationally recognized care to community for 3rd year in row

April 20, 2017

For the 3rd year in a row, Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute has been acknowledged for providing nationally recognized rehabilitative care to its patients. The hospital was ranked in the Top 10%…

Flagship Properties represents commercial real estate transactions

April 20, 2017

Benji Smith, President/Broker-In-Charge; Josh Tew, Vice President; and Caldwell Johnston, Commercial Agent at Flagship Properties in Greenville, SC, recently represented the following real estate transactions: • Benji Smith represented the…

Dancers kick up their heels for students

April 20, 2017

The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation highlights local celebrities as it presents its fifth annual Dancing with the Stars Lexington on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 7 p.m.…

Know the Score: Wearing Eye Protection Prevents Athletes from Getting Benched Due to Injury

April 20, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offers guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April COLUMBIA, SC – Sports-related…

Marine Corps films to have new home in Columbia

April 20, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina (USC) is set to “cut the ribbon,” next month, on its new 2,000-square-ft. cold-storage film repository for…

Ten at the Top and Upstate International to co-host Global Fluency Forum & Workshop on April 27th

April 19, 2017

Ten at the Top (TATT) and Upstate International are co-hosting the Our Upstate Vision Forum and Workshop: Building Global Fluency in the Upstate on April 27, 2017, at BMW Zentrum.…

AnMed Health Total Joint Academy earns Center of Excellence designation

April 19, 2017

The AnMed Health Total Joint Academy has earned The Joint Commission’s gold seal of approval for Joint Replacement – Knee and Hip. The certification as a Center of Excellence recognizes…

Lauren Payne named director, Center for Career Engagement

April 19, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Lauren Payne has been named director of Furman University’s Center for Career Engagement. She began her duties with the Center in March this year. Prior to her…

Sharonview Federal Credit Union opens branch in Spartanburg

April 19, 2017

Sharonview Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s top 200 credit unions, is excited to announce that its new Spartanburg location is now open. A full-service branch, it offers a variety…

KEMET completes acquisition of NEC TOKIN

April 19, 2017

KEMET Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition, through its wholly owned subsidiary, KEMET Electronics Corporation (“KEC”), of NEC TOKIN Corporation (“NEC TOKIN”). The acquisition of NEC TOKIN was…

KEMET completes acquisition of NEC TOKIN

April 19, 2017

KEMET Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition, through its wholly owned subsidiary, KEMET Electronics Corporation (“KEC”), of NEC TOKIN Corporation (“NEC TOKIN”). The acquisition of NEC TOKIN was…

Economic impact of military presence in S.C. reaches $24.1 billion 

April 19, 2017

The South Carolina Military Base Task Force (Task Force) will be releasing an updated study, which reflects that the South Carolina military community collectively creates an economic impact to the…

Economic impact of military presence in S.C. reaches $24.1 billion 

April 19, 2017

The South Carolina Military Base Task Force (Task Force) will be releasing an updated study, which reflects that the South Carolina military community collectively creates an economic impact to the…

Vacation Myrtle Beach invests $4.3 million in resort renovations for summer 2017

April 19, 2017

Vacation Myrtle Beach, one of the largest hotel groups in the Myrtle Beach area, featuring 14 oceanfront properties and nearly 4,000 accommodation units, is proud to unveil to guests this…

Vacation Myrtle Beach invests $4.3 million in resort renovations for summer 2017

April 19, 2017

Vacation Myrtle Beach, one of the largest hotel groups in the Myrtle Beach area, featuring 14 oceanfront properties and nearly 4,000 accommodation units, is proud to unveil to guests this…

First Community Corporation announces first quarter results and cash dividend

April 19, 2017

First Community Corporation (Nasdaq:  FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, reported net income for the first quarter of 2017.  Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was…

AAF of the Midlands garners top Club Achievement honors in its three state district

April 19, 2017

Local advertising/pr/media organization secures four Club Achievement distinctions as recognition of its commitment to providing quality membership value and community service. The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF) is pleased…