Simpsonville woman named DSS April Employee of the Month

April 17, 2017

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) recently established a program to recognize staff members who perform their jobs exceptionally well, go above and beyond what is expected…

Flood recovery meetings provide information on registering for housing assistance

April 17, 2017

Residents affected by the historic October 2015 floods are encouraged to attend one of six public meetings Richland County will hold in May to provide information on registering to receive…

Clemson University, MUSC launch collaboration to reduce student debt, increase high-tech, health-related workforce

April 17, 2017

High-performing college students interested in health-related professions soon will be able to apply for graduate school through two innovative initiatives offered by Clemson University and the Medical University of South…

Clemson University, MUSC launch collaboration to reduce student debt, increase high-tech, health-related workforce

April 17, 2017

High-performing college students interested in health-related professions soon will be able to apply for graduate school through two innovative initiatives offered by Clemson University and the Medical University of South…

Local dentist honors late wife with scholarships for Midlands Technical College dental students

April 17, 2017

“My wife said, ‘Don’t forget me,’” said Coogler. “With an endowed scholarship like this, she cannot be forgotten. This will help people indefinitely in the program.” In 2015 the Midlands…

International, National Business Titans to talk “Crushing Corporate America”

April 17, 2017

Business titans, whose acumen in the corporate world have garnered international and national success, will speak at the SC State University School of Business’ Executive Speaker Series at noon onWednesday,…

SC State names new athletics director

April 17, 2017

Stacy Danley, a veteran administrator, has been named athletics director at South Carolina State University, President James E. Clark announced Monday. Danley, who joins SC State after spending the last…

South Carolina CCIM chapter honors new CCIM designees

April 17, 2017

The CCIM designation signifies expertise in the commercial real estate profession. The South Carolina CCIM Chapter has recognized 3 chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation,…

South Carolina CCIM chapter honors new CCIM designees

April 17, 2017

The CCIM designation signifies expertise in the commercial real estate profession. The South Carolina CCIM Chapter has recognized 3 chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation,…

Top Grossing Movies – April 17

April 17, 2017

Week of 04/14/2017 to 04/20/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 1 4,310  $98,786,705  $98,786,705 2 The Boss…

Top Grossing Movies – April 17

April 17, 2017

Week of 04/14/2017 to 04/20/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 1 4,310  $98,786,705  $98,786,705 2 The Boss…

Chamber Music Southeast to Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

April 17, 2017

CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2016-17 Chamber Music Series on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. in…

Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6

April 17, 2017

Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6 – Market to be held first Saturdays of month through October Chapin residents will have a new place to buy fresh produce,…

Former Gov. Jim Hodges tapped to become president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting

April 17, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been named as the next president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, one of the nation’s top public affairs firms. The public…

Former Gov. Jim Hodges tapped to become president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting

April 17, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been named as the next president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, one of the nation’s top public affairs firms. The public…

UofSC Open Book series to focus on writer Jonathan Franzen

April 17, 2017

The University of South Carolina’s Open Book, a popular annual series that makes top writers available to the community, will feature writer Jonathan Franzen this week. English professor Cynthia Davis…

NAI Avant procures tenant for industrial building

April 17, 2017

NAI Avant announced its client, Direct Link Courier, will occupy ±20,000 square feet of industrial space at 120 Fontaine Center Drive in Columbia. Represented by senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR,…

Chamber Music Southeast to Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

April 17, 2017

CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2016-17 Chamber Music Series on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. in…

Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6

April 17, 2017

Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6 – Market to be held first Saturdays of month through October Chapin residents will have a new place to buy fresh produce,…

NAI Avant procures tenant for industrial building

April 17, 2017

NAI Avant announced its client, Direct Link Courier, will occupy ±20,000 square feet of industrial space at 120 Fontaine Center Drive in Columbia. Represented by senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR,…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. has new arrow in quiver

April 14, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) has a new high-tech weapons-system that will provide more accuracy, flexibility, and situational control during…

HDR’s Gambrell honored as top 20 under 40 by the State Media Company

April 14, 2017

Raven Gambrell, PE, project manager for HDR in Columbia, South Carolina, received The State Media Company’s 2017 top 20 under 40 honor for her professional and personal accomplishments in the…

HDR’s Gambrell honored as top 20 under 40 by the State Media Company

April 14, 2017

Raven Gambrell, PE, project manager for HDR in Columbia, South Carolina, received The State Media Company’s 2017 top 20 under 40 honor for her professional and personal accomplishments in the…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. has new arrow in quiver

April 14, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) has a new high-tech weapons-system that will provide more accuracy, flexibility, and situational control during…

S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts to honor Barry Brannum with President’s Alumni Award

April 14, 2017

Dancer and choreographer Barry Brannum, from Columbia, S.C., will receive the 2017 President’s Alumni Award at the 3rd Annual Artists in Bloom event on April 20, presented by the Governor’s…

City of West Columbia to celebrate Earth Day with city wide clean-up, community garden, and plant sale

April 13, 2017

The City of West Columbia is celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, 2017, between 9AM and 12PM, with a city wide clean-up in partnership with the Great American Clean-Up…

CommunityWorks opens 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards nominations

April 13, 2017

Today, CommunityWorks (CW) announced the opening of its nominations for the 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards. Awards will be presented at the annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Reception on Tuesday,…

CommunityWorks opens 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards nominations

April 13, 2017

Today, CommunityWorks (CW) announced the opening of its nominations for the 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards. Awards will be presented at the annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Reception on Tuesday,…

VentureSouth announces first quarter investments

April 13, 2017

VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…

VentureSouth announces first quarter investments

April 13, 2017

VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…

Stren-Flex locating new operations in Greenville County

April 13, 2017

Manufacturer Bringing More Than $1 Million Investment And Creating New Jobs Stren-Flex, a manufacturer of high-quality synthetic lifting products, today announced plans to establish new operations in Greenville County. The…

Stren-Flex locating new operations in Greenville County

April 13, 2017

Manufacturer Bringing More Than $1 Million Investment And Creating New Jobs Stren-Flex, a manufacturer of high-quality synthetic lifting products, today announced plans to establish new operations in Greenville County. The…

Richland County to mark National Community Development Week

April 13, 2017

Richland County Community Development will mark National Community Development Week by showcasing how federally funded programs make a positive difference in the lives of low- and moderate-income families. Richland County…

Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations

April 13, 2017

Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…

Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations

April 13, 2017

Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…

Famed author Josh McDowell to speak at Christian Learning Centers’ 20th Anniversary Friends and Fundraising Banquet

April 13, 2017

Christian author Josh McDowell has addressed more than 25 million people, giving over 27,000 talks in 125 countries – and now he is coming to Greenville. McDowell will be the…

3Fold Creative celebrates 20th anniversary

April 13, 2017

From early years in computer sales and repairs to now creating nationwide business growth campaigns, 3Fold Creative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “3Fold Creative propels businesses and non-profits…

Greenville New Markets Opportunity II unveils new brand

April 13, 2017

Greenville New Markets Opportunity II, a Community Development Entity dedicated to transforming communities across the state launched the organization’s new brand, The Innovate Fund, to a crowded room at a…

State Museum to host Smithsonian traveling exhibition exploring the history of Indian Americans

April 13, 2017

From the builders of some of America’s earliest railroads and farms to Civil Rights pioneers and digital technology entrepreneurs, Indian Americans have long been an inextricable part of American life.…

Walk/Bike City & Campus Celebration

April 13, 2017

  USC Student Health Services, Sustainable Carolina, University Facilities and the City of Columbia will host a Walk/Bike City & Campus Celebration on Monday, April 17, to promote physically active…

NAI Avant arranges Columbia investment sale

April 13, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers, Dail Longaker and Dexter Rumsey, recently structured the sale-leaseback of the Half Moon Outfitters location at 2912 Devine Street in Columbia, S.C. Half Moon operates eight…

Gov. Henry McMaster backs automatic stay bill

April 13, 2017

Good For Business And Environment Governor Henry McMaster today announced his support for a bill that would limit the time frame in which both public and private projects could be…

Gov. Henry McMaster backs automatic stay bill

April 13, 2017

Good For Business And Environment Governor Henry McMaster today announced his support for a bill that would limit the time frame in which both public and private projects could be…

SC Launch company partners with SCDNR

April 13, 2017

Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…

SC Launch company partners with SCDNR

April 13, 2017

Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…

NAI Avant arranges Columbia investment sale

April 13, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers, Dail Longaker and Dexter Rumsey, recently structured the sale-leaseback of the Half Moon Outfitters location at 2912 Devine Street in Columbia, S.C. Half Moon operates eight…

Advocacy Day for Access & Independence aims to unlock employment barriers for individuals with disabilities in South Carolina

April 13, 2017

The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to participate in Advocacy Day for Access and Independence at the South Carolina State House. This event will take place onApril 26, 2017, from 9:30AM to…

Leadership Columbia seeks nonprofit partner for class project

April 12, 2017

Request for Proposal Information Session April 17 On Monday, April 17 at 5:30 PM the Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, will host an RFP information session for local…

Darlington Raceway’s Palmetto Goodwill Great Pee Dee Yard Sale scheduled for Saturday, April 22

April 12, 2017

Local community is encouraged to sign up for a vendor space to sell unwanted items Palmetto Goodwill will accept donations on-site following the event; Non-perishable food donations will benefit Harvest…

Five After Five: May Concert Details

April 12, 2017

The Five Points Association welcomes the community to the second concert of this season’s Five After Five, a free and family friendly outdoor concert series in the heart of Five…