Lexington Medical Center becomes first hospital in South Carolina to implant Micra™ Wireless Pacemaker

March 14, 2017

Lexington Medical Center has become the first hospital in South Carolina to implant a new wireless pacemaker known as Micra™ into a patient to fix a slow heartbeat. Called the…

Dr. Mazzei completes one of the first procedures in the US using the FlexAbility™ Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled™

March 14, 2017

Dr. Robert Mazzei of Columbia Heart Clinic is one of the first cardiologists in the US to utilize the FlexAbility™ Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled™, designed to improve the versatility and…

Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) and Midlands Education Business Alliance (MEBA) partner to support the local talent pipeline

March 14, 2017

Columbia Opportunity Resource, a Midlands nonprofit connecting talented professionals in the Greater Columbia area, formed a partnership with the Midlands Education Business Alliance, another nonprofit whose mission has been connecting…

Residents invited to Decker Center dedication ceremony

March 14, 2017

Residents are invited to join in a celebration to dedicate Richland County’s newest public facility. Located along the stretch of Decker Boulevard known as the “International Corridor,” the Richland County…

Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Matt Smith to regional vice president of operations

March 14, 2017

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Matt Smith has been promoted to regional vice president of operations for Region III, covering 18…

Two local Wyndham Garden hotels awarded National Net Prompter Score Awards

March 14, 2017

Southern hospitality still exists at IMIC Hotels’ the Inn at USC Wyndham Garden and Charleston Mt. Pleasant Wyndham Garden. Out of sixty-eight hotels in the Wyndham Garden system, these two…

Konduros named SCBIO President

March 14, 2017

Sam Konduros, a business leader and biomedical and economic development consultant, was named Monday as the new president and CEO of the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization known as SCBIO,…

Konduros named SCBIO President

March 14, 2017

Sam Konduros, a business leader and biomedical and economic development consultant, was named Monday as the new president and CEO of the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization known as SCBIO,…

Jones’ invitation to Music for All hits the right note

March 14, 2017

Music for All, one of the nation’s largest music education organizations, invited River Bluff High Student Ian Merlin Jones to perform with its 2017 Honor Band of America, a prestigious…

Lexington Middle becomes IB World School

March 14, 2017

After four years of hard work, Lexington Middle School turned the page on its journey toward improving instruction by achieving International Baccalaureate World School status. The casual observer walking the…

PHS culinary arts cooks up eighth at state

March 14, 2017

  It is not an easy task to compete using only two butane burners and two 8-foot tables. Nonetheless, Pelion High’s culinary arts team brought home eighth place from the…

Time Warner is now Spectrum in Columbia area

March 14, 2017

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced the launch of Spectrum in the Columbia area. Spectrum is America’s fastest growing TV, internet and voice provider. Spectrum delivers superior products with the…

EDTS named among top managed I.T. service providers in North America

March 14, 2017

EDTS, LLC has been named for the fifth straight year to The Channel Company’s 2017 CRN® Elite 150 of the 500 Top Managed I.T. Service Providers in North America. This…

Jackson Hires Kristie GraySmith as Human Resources Director

March 14, 2017

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Kristie D. GraySmith as Human Resources Director. A senior human resources professional with…

Jones’ invitation to Music for All hits the right note

March 14, 2017

Music for All, one of the nation’s largest music education organizations, invited River Bluff High Student Ian Merlin Jones to perform with its 2017 Honor Band of America, a prestigious…

Lexington Middle becomes IB World School

March 14, 2017

After four years of hard work, Lexington Middle School turned the page on its journey toward improving instruction by achieving International Baccalaureate World School status. The casual observer walking the…

New web-based platform and HQ announced for Midlands Gives 24-Hour online giving day on May 2, 2017

March 14, 2017

Now in its fourth year, Midlands Gives – the 24-hour, online giving challenge to be hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 – will be headquartered…

PHS culinary arts cooks up eighth at state

March 14, 2017

  It is not an easy task to compete using only two butane burners and two 8-foot tables. Nonetheless, Pelion High’s culinary arts team brought home eighth place from the…

Sherwood Forest SC Pub Crawl raises thousands to fight leukemia and lymphoma

March 14, 2017

Sherwood Forest SC, a South Carolina non-profit, held it’s first pub crawl on March 8, 2017. The non-profit crawled through Main Street and the Vista raising money to support the…

New web-based platform and HQ announced for Midlands Gives 24-Hour online giving day on May 2, 2017

March 13, 2017

Now in its fourth year, Midlands Gives – the 24-hour, online giving challenge to be hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 – will be headquartered…

Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine receives NLC University Training Honor

March 13, 2017

Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine was recognized by the National League of Cities’ University (NLC University) for reaching the gold level in its Certificate Program. Sponsored by the National League of…

New U-Haul Dealer Prime Storage offers Trucks

March 13, 2017

U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that Prime Storage Columbia Sparkleberry has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community. Prime Storage…

Prime Storage aims to increase customers with U-Haul

March 13, 2017

U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that Prime Storage Columbia Longtown has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community. Prime Storage…

The Brandon Agency takes home two awards at Charleston AMA 2017 Spark! Awards

March 13, 2017

The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas over the last decade, was honored with two awards at the Charleston American Marketing Association (AMA) 2017 Spark! Awards,…

America’s SBDCs to host Inaugural SBDC Day March 22

March 13, 2017

Since 1980, America’s SBDCs—the nation’s largest business assistance network—have helped aspiring and emerging small business owners achieve the American dream of entrepreneurship. With nearly 1,000 locations across the country, SBDCs…

Sheriff Presents $100,000.00 Check to SC Victims Assistance Network

March 13, 2017

On March 13, 2017, Sheriff Matthews presented Laura Hudson, Executive Director of the SC Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN), with a check in the amount of $100,000.00 to be used by…

AdvancED Team recommends national district-wide accreditation

March 13, 2017

During a March 8, 2017 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board received a report from an AdvancED External Review Team as…

Sherwood Forest SC Pub Crawl raises thousands to fight leukemia and lymphoma

March 13, 2017

Sherwood Forest SC, a South Carolina non-profit, held it’s first pub crawl on March 8, 2017. The non-profit crawled through Main Street and the Vista raising money to support the…

Palmetto Health recognizes March as National Athletic Trainers Month

March 13, 2017

March is National Athletic Trainers Month, and Palmetto Health encourages community members to learn the importance of athletic trainers for a safer approach to work, life and sport. Athletic trainers…

Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects students and educators to careers in architecture and construction

March 13, 2017

Midlands Education and Business Alliance, SC Department of Commerce and the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) hosted 60 students and educators from Midland’s school districts at the…

Banner Year and Record Setting Visitation for Congaree National Park

March 13, 2017

Congaree National Park experienced a banner year in 2016, hosting a wide range of activities and programs and record setting visitation.  The park exceeded past numbers with 143,843 visitors, a…

Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation recognizes LCSD employees, volunteers

March 13, 2017

LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation has honored eight Lexington County Sheriff’s Department employees and three individuals who volunteer their time to work with the department. “We’re grateful…

WYFF News 4 anchor, reporter McCormick honored by College News Association of the Carolinas

March 13, 2017

WYFF News 4 anchor and reporter Mike McCormick has received the Pete Ivey Award from the College News Association of the Carolinas (CNAC) in recognition for his outstanding work in…

Young Professionals increase 1831 Gala charitable contribution by fifty percent in second year

March 13, 2017

Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP) and the United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders (YL) unveiled a $15,050.01 contribution to Upstate Warrior Solution, made possible by proceeds from the second annual…

The Brandon Agency expands resources in the Carolinas

March 13, 2017

With a surge in new business over the last several months, The Brandon Agency – the only accredited Brand Strategy Agency in South Carolina – welcomes Theresa Forman and Krista…

The Brandon Agency expands resources in the Carolinas

March 13, 2017

With a surge in new business over the last several months, The Brandon Agency – the only accredited Brand Strategy Agency in South Carolina – welcomes Theresa Forman and Krista…

Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions in February

March 13, 2017

Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices represented the following area real estate transactions for February of 2017:   Sales Greenville:  Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM…

Two long-time Trident Tech employees promoted

March 13, 2017

Two long-time Trident Technical College employees have taken on new roles at the college. Dr. Catharine Almquist has been named vice president for academic affairs. In this role, she is…

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for February

March 13, 2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of February. These agents and teams earned the highest…

Renowned author Josh McDowell to speak at Christian Learning Center’s 20th Anniversary Friends and Fundraising Banquet

March 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…

All Clear Plumbing welcomes Dodd as fourth generation apprentice

March 13, 2017

All Clear Plumbing welcomes Kenneth Dodd as their newest apprentice, continuing to grow their team of skilled tradesmen. Dodd is training to become a fourth-generation plumber, working alongside his father,…

Columbia, SC, home of longest total solar eclipse on the East Coast, to host long weekend of eclipse events and activities

March 13, 2017

Aug. 18-21, 2017 Greater Columbia, S.C., region gearing up for role as “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” During the total solar eclipse of Monday, August 21, 2017, visitors…

Columbia, SC, home of longest total solar eclipse on the East Coast, to host long weekend of eclipse events and activities

March 13, 2017

Aug. 18-21, 2017 Greater Columbia, S.C., region gearing up for role as “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” During the total solar eclipse of Monday, August 21, 2017, visitors…

Touchpoint Communications snags “ Best Public Relations” at 2017 Spark! Awards

March 13, 2017

Touchpoint Communications, an 11-year-old public relations and media strategy company based in Charleston, won “Best Public Relations” for its work on Charleston Fashion Week in 2016 at the American Marketing…

AdvancED Team recommends national district-wide accreditation for Lexington One

March 13, 2017

During a March 8, 2017 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board received a report from an AdvancED External Review Team as…

Southern Community Services acquires three new homeowner association management clients in Columbia area

March 13, 2017

Southern Community Services, one of only six AAMC-accredited community association management firms in S.C., has added three new Columbia area communities to its growing client list. Southern Community Services (SCS)…

Richland County Sheriff serves as VIP judge at regional debate tournament

March 13, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was among seven ‘VIP judges’ for the finals in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) District A…

SCDOT mourns the loss of two workers

March 13, 2017

​The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is feeling great sorrow Monday morning, March 13, 2017 following the tragic incident that took the lives of two SCDOT workers while working…

SCDOT mourns the loss of two workers

March 13, 2017

​The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is feeling great sorrow Monday morning, March 13, 2017 following the tragic incident that took the lives of two SCDOT workers while working…

Red Heritage Media of the Catawba Indian Nation named first Native-American SBA Government Contractor in the State of South Carolina

March 13, 2017

The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Carolina District Office recently recognized the Catawba Indian Nation’s Red Heritage Media firm as a government contractor in the agency’s 8(a) Business…