Columbia’s strong office market fundamentals expected to increase landlord confidence and investment activity

February 14, 2017

CBRE Research has released the Q4 2016 data on the office commercial real estate market in Columbia. Columbia has exhibited positive absorption for the 16th consecutive quarter displaying consistent and…

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John Gettys selected for Furman’s Riley Institute program

February 14, 2017

ROCK HILL, SC – John Gettys, a partner with Morton & Gettys, Attorneys at Law, is one of 44 leaders selected to participate in the 10th Midlands class of the…

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Long term trends positive for Columbia market

February 14, 2017

A strong governmental presence and the University of South Carolina help to foster economic activity and innovation in Columbia. Strategically positioned between two of the fastest-growing ports in the nation,…

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NAI Avant closes Lexington land sale

February 14, 2017

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±1.62 acres of land in Lexington, SC, located at the corner of Augusta Road and Cedarcrest Drive. The buyer, Carroll Capital Investments, LLC, was…

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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Jim Rasmus its VP of human resources

February 14, 2017

Jim Rasmus, an accomplished human resources executive with experience at major companies across several industries, is the new vice president of human resources for SAFE Federal Credit Union. Rasmus comes…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Ernie Yarborough as candidate for Man of the Year

February 14, 2017

Ernie Yarborough will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Man of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Ernie Yarborough…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces John Stackhouse as candidate for Man of the Year

February 14, 2017

John Stackhouse will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Man of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that John Stackhouse…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Pamela Brubaker as candidate for Woman of the Year

February 14, 2017

Pamela Brubaker will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Woman of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Pamela Brubaker…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Robert “Rob” R. Smith II as candidate for Man of the Year

February 14, 2017

The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Robert “Rob” R. Smith II has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man…

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Ogletree Deakins celebrates 40th anniversary

February 13, 2017

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, celebrates its 40th anniversary today. The firm was founded on…

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Ogletree Deakins celebrates 40th anniversary

February 13, 2017

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, celebrates its 40th anniversary today. The firm was founded on…

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EdVenture summer camp registration opens on February 15

February 13, 2017

EdVenture announces its summer camp registration will open on February 15.  Beginning June 4 through August 18,  26 different Ed-traordinary themed camp sessions will provide children 4-12 year olds loads…

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Sixteen CCPL librarians received certification to teach entrepreneurship

February 13, 2017

Throughout the week of January 23-26, Charleston County Public Library staff participated in a YEScarolina Entrepreneurship Training Program. Sixteen librarians from eight CCPL branches took a break from their daily…

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Richland One announces new apprenticeship program with Cummins Inc., one of the world’s largest diesel companies

February 13, 2017

Cummins, Inc., a global manufacturer, distributor and service provider of diesel and natural gas engines, is partnering with Richland One to create its first-ever Youth Technician Apprenticeship Program that will…

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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the 40,000 SF Industrial Building Sale in Goose Creek, SC

February 13, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Seller, Goose Creek, LLC, in the sale of a 40,000 SF Class A Industrial Building at 5 Corporate Pkwy, Goose…

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Medically underserved citizens now have help in Pickens County SC and Tri-City area

February 13, 2017

Foothills Community Health Care, (FCHC), is growing with our new location is in Easley, SC.  Our first location is in Clemson, SC and has been serving residents in Pickens, Oconee,…

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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Charleston-Area Leases

February 13, 2017

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Shelter LLC leased office space at 895 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island, SC. The residential…

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AmeriCorps VISTA program opportunity for agencies

February 13, 2017

Organizations serving the Charleston area low-income community looking for high quality volunteers are invited to apply to host an Americorps VISTA member for a one-year term of service. The City…

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Avison Young Lease Extension | 119 College Park Road

February 13, 2017

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Johnny Bevon, CCIM represented College Park Center, LLC in the lease extension of 2,000 sf retail space located at 119 College Park Road…

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Avison Young Office Lease | 119 Church Street

February 13, 2017

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of a 1,544 sf office space located at 119 Church Street…

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Magnolia Park welcomes Kirkland’s Home Store and Elife Nail Spa

February 13, 2017

Magnolia Park, situated off of I-385 and I-85 on Woodruff Road, is the destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment in Greenville. Home to 30 stores, Magnolia Park is thrilled to…

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Donate military items or shop to benefit the future museum!

February 13, 2017

“I have quite a few items from when I served in the military during World War II and my family does not have any interest in having them,” stated Bucky…

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Fab 5 campaign

February 13, 2017

Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has launched the 2017 Fab 5 campaign to help stock the food pantry shelves with basic nonperishable food items that frequently run low at the nonprofit…

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Trakas completes first novel, ‘Messenger from Mystery’

February 13, 2017

It took Dr. Deno Trakas 30 years to bring his simmering, riveting, thoughtful story of forbidden love and international intrigue to fruition. Now, he’s waiting to see what his writer…

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Greenville City Fire Department partners with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to launch Project Lifesaver

February 13, 2017

The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is partnering with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System on an initiative to launch Project Lifesaver in the city of Greenville. Bon Secours St. Francis…

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CPD partners with local barbers | Cops and Barber Shops Breakfast

February 13, 2017

On Monday, Feb. 13, the Columbia Police Department (CPD) introduced a new community partnership by hosting their first Cops and Barber Shops Breakfast at EdVenture Children’s Museum. Local barber shop…

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USC professor elected to National Academy of Engineering

February 13, 2017

University of South Carolina chemical engineering professor John Monnier has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), a prestigious group of researchers selected for their significant and lasting…

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Palmetto Health is first health care system in the Midlands to implant CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure Management System

February 13, 2017

Palmetto Health is first health care system in the Midlands to implant the CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure System.The miniature wireless system enables congestive heart failure patients to be remotely monitored in…

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Richland One seeking input on 2017-2018 budget

February 13, 2017

Richland One will hold a series of meetings to receive input from employees, students, parents and community members as administrators work to develop the district’s 2017-2018 general fund budget. The…

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Prysmian introduces AirGuard XP fiber cable for industrial and harsh environments

February 13, 2017

Prysmian Group, the world leader in the wire and cable industry, today announced the launch of AirGuard® XP fiber cable, a family of industrial and harsh environment fiber cables. The…

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Softdocs reaches milestone as education enterprise content management leader with 2016 Achievements

February 13, 2017

Education-focused enterprise content management, e-forms and workflow solutions provider Softdocs today celebrated its 2016 successes including more than a one-third growth in its workforce and continued year-over-year annual revenue growth.…

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First Community Bank names DeeDee Kehl as Newberry Market Executive

February 13, 2017

First Community Bank announced that DeeDee Kehl has joined its team as the Market Executive/Vice President for the Newberry community. With more than 30 years in the financial services industry,…

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Riverbanks Welcomes New General Manager for Food and Retail

February 13, 2017

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is pleased to announce the promotion of Emma Blackman to general manager of the Zoo’s food and retail division. Blackman began her career with Denver-based Service…

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Top Grossing Movies – February 13

February 13, 2017

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak     Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…

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Top Grossing Movies – February 13

February 13, 2017

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak     Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Blake Buchanan as candidate for Man of the Year

February 13, 2017

The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Blake Buchanan of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man of…

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Greenville-based Hospitality America celebrates two decades of hotel management

February 13, 2017

This year, Hospitality America, with offices in Nashville, TN and Greenville, will celebrate twenty years of developing and managing hotels across the US and in the Caribbean. The company was…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Heather Vardell as candidate for Woman of the Year

February 13, 2017

The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Heather Vardell of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Woman of…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Clay Vassey as candidate for Man of the Year

February 13, 2017

The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Clay Vassey of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man of…

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Murphy & Grantland snags veteran media professional

February 13, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Hiring continues at Murphy & Grantland law firm in Columbia. Kevin Floyd has joined the firm’s administrative staff as Director of Marketing and Communications. Floyd is media…

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Woolbright becomes Lexington High athletic director/head football coach

February 13, 2017

LEXINGTON, SC – During a February 11, 2017 special board workshop, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hire of William Perry Woolbright as Lexington High…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Lisa Hostetler as candidate for Woman of the Year

February 13, 2017

Lisa Hostetler will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Woman of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Lisa Hostetler…

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Elmore Goldsmith reveals new brand and website

February 13, 2017

Elmore Goldsmith, P.A. practices law throughout the Carolinas, with a focus on construction and surety law. The firm’s new brand encapsulates Elmore Goldsmith’s modern approach and expertise in construction and…

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Bob Jones University offers free tuition for Palmetto Fellows

February 13, 2017

Bob Jones University will now offer the BJU Fellows Scholarship, a scholarship package that ensures free tuition for incoming South Carolina Palmetto Fellows recipients. South Carolina students who qualify for…

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NAI Avant procures ±7,239 square foot office lease in West Columbia for substance abuse recovery center

February 13, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR, with broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the tenant, Metro Treatment of South Carolina, in the lease transaction at 560…

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Deadline approaching in South Carolina for SBA working capital

February 13, 2017

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that March 13 is the filing deadline for…

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Deadline approaching in South Carolina for SBA working capital

February 13, 2017

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that March 13 is the filing deadline for…

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Murphy & Grantland snags veteran media professional

February 13, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Hiring continues at Murphy & Grantland law firm in Columbia. Kevin Floyd has joined the firm’s administrative staff as Director of Marketing and Communications. Floyd is media…

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NAI Avant procures ±7,239 square foot office lease in West Columbia for substance abuse recovery center

February 13, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR, with broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the tenant, Metro Treatment of South Carolina, in the lease transaction at 560…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Blake Buchanan as candidate for Man of the Year

February 13, 2017

The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Blake Buchanan of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man of…

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