Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors

March 28, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…

Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors

March 28, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…

The City of Camden Celebrates Boykin Spaniel Week April 3-9

March 28, 2017

Week of events celebrates S.C. state dog, and Boykin Spaniel Society Annual National Field Trials begin April 6 The City of Camden has declared the week of April 3-9, 2017…

NAI Avant closes land sale in Lexington, Kentucky

March 28, 2017

NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Trifecta Developments, LLC in the purchase of ±2.22 acres of land at 715 Miles Point Way in Lexington, Kentucky.…

Bollier’s ‘egg-cellent’ idea takes national award

March 28, 2017

The unconventional use of a few cartons of eggs helped Lexington Technology Center Agricultural Science Instructor Robert A. Bollier garner national recognition. During the National Association of Agricultural Educators convention…

Oxner’s 4-H project goes ‘wild’

March 28, 2017

Gilbert Elementary School Fourth-Grader Wilson Boyd Oxner recently won the South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project in the junior division, after winning first place at the regional level, proving…

Mayor Benjamin named 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Public Official

March 28, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to receive their 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Public Official.…

2017 Community Banking Month

March 28, 2017

By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC   Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…

2017 Community Banking Month

March 28, 2017

By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC   Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…

Bollier’s ‘egg-cellent’ idea takes national award

March 28, 2017

The unconventional use of a few cartons of eggs helped Lexington Technology Center Agricultural Science Instructor Robert A. Bollier garner national recognition. During the National Association of Agricultural Educators convention…

Branham elected as National School Boards Association secretary-treasurer

March 28, 2017

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington School District Two Trustee ElizaBeth “Beth” Branham, Past President of the South Carolina School Boards Association and previous NSBA Southern Region Director, was elected as secretary-treasurer…

NAI Avant closes land sale in Lexington, Kentucky

March 28, 2017

NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Trifecta Developments, LLC in the purchase of ±2.22 acres of land at 715 Miles Point Way in Lexington, Kentucky.…

Oxner’s 4-H project goes ‘wild’

March 28, 2017

Gilbert Elementary School Fourth-Grader Wilson Boyd Oxner recently won the South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project in the junior division, after winning first place at the regional level, proving…

Student artists express ‘healing’

March 28, 2017

The Columbia Museum of Art and Lexington Medical Center recently recognized four Lexington District One students’ artistic abilities in their annual Art of Healing showcase. The competition highlights students’ artistic…

The City of Camden Celebrates Boykin Spaniel Week April 3-9

March 28, 2017

Week of events celebrates S.C. state dog, and Boykin Spaniel Society Annual National Field Trials begin April 6 The City of Camden has declared the week of April 3-9, 2017…

2017 Midlands Heart Walk set for Saturday

March 27, 2017

More than 5,000 Midlands area residents are expected to attend the 2017 Midlands Heart Walk on Saturday, April 1st at Colonial Life Arena. Activities kick off at 8 am and…

New climate controlled self-storage facility breaks ground in Goose Creek, SC

March 27, 2017

Miller-Valentine Group, a design/build construction and development company, and Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, based in Charleston, SC have teamed up to develop a climate controlled self-storage facility conveniently located in…

New climate controlled self-storage facility breaks ground in Goose Creek, SC

March 27, 2017

Miller-Valentine Group, a design/build construction and development company, and Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, based in Charleston, SC have teamed up to develop a climate controlled self-storage facility conveniently located in…

LRADAC launches PRESS as online resource center and new prevention webpage

March 27, 2017

LRADAC has launched the PRESS, Prevention Resources Everyone Should See, as community resource for educational materials on the topic of alcohol and drugs.  The PRESS replaces the agency’s longstanding Community…

LRADAC launches PRESS as online resource center and new prevention webpage

March 27, 2017

LRADAC has launched the PRESS, Prevention Resources Everyone Should See, as community resource for educational materials on the topic of alcohol and drugs.  The PRESS replaces the agency’s longstanding Community…

County Council receives final findings of Recreation Commission Audit

March 27, 2017

A consultant performing an independent audit of the Richland County Recreation Commission said the organization suffered from “dysfunction” while its board failed to provide strong oversight to ensure effective management…

Harvest Hope Food Bank faces severe food shortage

March 27, 2017

Harvest Hope Food Bank faces a severe food shortage, with the food bank’s warehouses down to less than a day’s supply of product. Harvest Hope is the state’s largest food…

Richland County names interim Director of Detention Center

March 27, 2017

Richland County tapped the former assistant director of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center to serve as the interim director of the jail while the County conducts a nationwide search…

AAF of the Midlands announces call for public service applications

March 27, 2017

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced they are accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to become the club’s public service client for 2017-2018. Each year, AAF of…

GMS students’ projects make history come alive

March 27, 2017

    Twelve Gilbert Middle students will advance to a state competition due to their well-executed, real-world projects and performance in regional competition. Participation in National History Day encourages students…

State Barbecue Champion named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival

March 27, 2017

Killer B’s BBQ of Evans, GA took home the Grand Champion title from the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival.   The 6th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and…

State Barbecue Champion named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival

March 27, 2017

Killer B’s BBQ of Evans, GA took home the Grand Champion title from the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival.   The 6th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and…

Columbia City Ballet presents Emanuel: Love is the Answer

March 27, 2017

A Spiritual Ballet of Transcendence, Love and Forgiveness Columbia City Ballet brings messages of healing and racial harmony through a full-length, multimedia ballet titled Emanuel: Love is the Answer. The…

UofSC’s Arnold School of Public Health to expand to Greenville

March 27, 2017

The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health will open a satellite program in Greenville focused on research and education.  The program will tackle some of South Carolina’s…

25-foot cascade of butterflies presented by S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities at EdVenture

March 24, 2017

The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities presents a visually stunning, 25-foot cascade of Monarch butterflies created by S.C. elementary school children, surrounding the iconic “Eddie” sculpture at…

GHS seniors honored by Columbia Urban League

March 24, 2017

GILBERT — Five Gilbert High School seniors received an award for overall excellence from a local organization. Breana Dashaé Black, Amaia Adrianna Coleman, Ebonee Nikola McBride, Dykeris Deshawn Morris and…

Rebecca Faulk joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

March 24, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Rebecca Faulk has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A Greenville…

25-Foot cascade of butterflies presented by S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities at EdVenture

March 24, 2017

  A 25-foot mobile with more than 2,300 butterflies, presented by The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, is now on display at EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia. Each butterfly…

The Old Cigar Warehouse adds Phillips

March 24, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Kailey Phillips as venue captain. A recent graduate of Clemson University, Philips earned a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.…

Habitat Greenville kicks off 2017 Faith Build

March 24, 2017

On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Faith Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in the Golden Strip and surrounding…

25-foot cascade of butterflies presented by S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities at EdVenture

March 24, 2017

The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities presents a visually stunning, 25-foot cascade of Monarch butterflies created by S.C. elementary school children, surrounding the iconic “Eddie” sculpture at…

GHS seniors honored by Columbia Urban League

March 24, 2017

GILBERT — Five Gilbert High School seniors received an award for overall excellence from a local organization. Breana Dashaé Black, Amaia Adrianna Coleman, Ebonee Nikola McBride, Dykeris Deshawn Morris and…

Coldwell Banker Caine’s Lewis & Company team promotes Michelle Smith to Lead Buyer’s Agent

March 23, 2017

Coldwell Banker Caine’s Lewis & Company team announced the promotion of Michelle Smith to Lead Buyer’s Agent. In this role, Michelle is responsible for managing the team’s buyer specialists and…

Colliers Report: Bigger Port, Bigger Industrial Buildings In South Carolina

March 23, 2017

Research & Forecast Report Q4-2016 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The market is maturing to a point that is sustainable for the development of larger speculative buildings. Growing demand…

Colliers Report: Bigger Port, Bigger Industrial Buildings In South Carolina

March 23, 2017

Research & Forecast Report Q4-2016 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The market is maturing to a point that is sustainable for the development of larger speculative buildings. Growing demand…

21 area students receive scholarships from SAFE Federal Credit Union

March 23, 2017

SAFE Federal Credit Union has named 21 Midlands high school students as recipients of its annual college scholarships. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition, were announced during SAFE’s annual…

NAI Avant consummates ±5,240 square foot office sale

March 23, 2017

NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR, recently represented the buyer, RWG Properties, LLC, in the purchase of an office building at 1510 Calhoun Street in Columbia, SC. The building…

South Carolina 4-H covers state capitol in green

March 23, 2017

More than 250 4-Hers, their family members and Clemson Cooperative Extension agents gathered at the South Carolina Statehouse to share the impact the youth development organization has on their lives.…

South Carolina 4-H covers state capitol in green

March 23, 2017

More than 250 4-Hers, their family members and Clemson Cooperative Extension agents gathered at the South Carolina Statehouse to share the impact the youth development organization has on their lives.…

Waldrop Mechanical Services wins national ABC awards for construction excellence for three South Carolina projects

March 23, 2017

Waldrop Mechanical Services Recognized Nationally for Fast-Track Renovation Projects at Furman University and Walhalla Elementary; Waldrop’s Design-Build Project for Cummins, Inc. in Charleston Named Runner-Up. Spartanburg-based Waldrop Mechanical Services, a…

BJ’s Wholesale Club jumpstarts fundraiser with $10,000 donation to Ladson Youth Organization

March 23, 2017

BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that it has donated $10,000 to Ladson Youth Organization, a youth sports league in Berkeley County. The donation from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation will help fund…

21 area students receive scholarships from SAFE Federal Credit Union

March 23, 2017

SAFE Federal Credit Union has named 21 Midlands high school students as recipients of its annual college scholarships. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition, were announced during SAFE’s annual…

NAI Avant consummates ±5,240 square foot office sale

March 23, 2017

NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR, recently represented the buyer, RWG Properties, LLC, in the purchase of an office building at 1510 Calhoun Street in Columbia, SC. The building…

Charleston motorists lose $1,850 per year on rough and congested roads

March 22, 2017

Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost South Carolina motorists a total of $5.4 billion statewide annually – $1,850 per driver in the…

DIG SOUTH Innovation Conference unveils 2017 speaker lineup

March 22, 2017

DIG SOUTH Innovation Conference (DIG ICON), the Southeast’s premier event for digital innovators, announced its 2017 speaker lineup featuring 155 leading executives and entrepreneurs including Jet.com President Liza Landsman, VOX…