Couple establishes endowed scholarship for political science, business majors

February 22, 2017

A random encounter in statistics class turned into a harmonious union for Gary Gaulin ’79 and his wife, Jody Guy Gaulin ’78. The couple has established a new endowed scholarship…

South Carolina online business filings system launches

February 22, 2017

Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced that organizations in South Carolina can now file more than 150 official business forms through a new online service built in partnership with SC.gov.…

South Carolina online business filings system launches

February 22, 2017

Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced that organizations in South Carolina can now file more than 150 official business forms through a new online service built in partnership with SC.gov.…

5th Annual Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County Golf Tournament

February 22, 2017

Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County is hosting its fifth annual golf tournament at Crowfield Golf Club on Friday, May 5, 2015. Tournament participants will enjoy a variety of competitions…

2017 Man & Woman of the Year candidates set off to raise $225,000 in 10 weeks

February 22, 2017

2017 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Launch at Pearlz Oyster Bar The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced the eight candidates that think…

Healthy Learners hires Aundrea Simons as fund development associate

February 22, 2017

Non-Profit Strengthens its Development Resources Healthy Learners announced and welcomes Aundrea’ Simons as the organization’s fund development associate. Simons will be responsible for directing, coordinating and growing the organization’s largest…

Startup Grind selects Voterheads for Top 100

February 22, 2017

Voterheads was inducted into the 2017 Class of Startup Exhibitioners by Startup Grind at their annual event held this month in California. “Of the 6,000 plus startups that were considered,…

Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces two new associates

February 22, 2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Lois Large and Ashley Autrey have joined the company’s Garlington Road office as sales associates. Originally from Michigan,…

SecureGate Ports approved for DHS Qualified Technology List

February 22, 2017

SecureGate Ports, an integrated identification management solution for port security, has earned approval for the Department of Homeland Security’s Qualified Technology List (QTL). Developed by idSoftware — an identification software…

Jackson wins six ADDY Awards

February 22, 2017

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, received three Gold and three Silver ADDY Awards during the 2017 awards competition hosted by the…

CBRE announces 2016 top producers in South Carolina

February 22, 2017

CBRE celebrates achievement in 2016 with the announcement of top producers in South Carolina. We are pleased to congratulate all these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the…

CBRE announces 2016 top producers in South Carolina

February 22, 2017

CBRE celebrates achievement in 2016 with the announcement of top producers in South Carolina. We are pleased to congratulate all these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the…

City Center Partnership announces Main Street District wins four amazing American Advertising Awards

February 22, 2017

City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Main Street District has received four American Advertising Awards from the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The awards are as follows:…

Make-A-Wish to Reveal Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball

February 22, 2017

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina will host its 4th Annual Wish Ball on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center. The gala celebrates the Make-A-Wish mission by…

LS3P’s Stephen Ramos selected as Forty Under 40 Winner

February 22, 2017

LS3P announced that Stephen Ramos, AIA, LEED AP BD + C, has been selected as a 2017 Forty Under 40 winner by the Charleston Regional Business Journal. 2017 marks the…

CBRE announces 2016 top producers in South Carolina

February 22, 2017

CBRE celebrates achievement in 2016 with the announcement of top producers in South Carolina. We are pleased to congratulate all these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the…

City Center Partnership announces Main Street District wins four amazing American Advertising Awards

February 22, 2017

City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Main Street District has received four American Advertising Awards from the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The awards are as follows:…

Make-A-Wish to Reveal Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball

February 22, 2017

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina will host its 4th Annual Wish Ball on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center. The gala celebrates the Make-A-Wish mission by…

Startup Grind selects Voterheads for Top 100

February 22, 2017

Voterheads was inducted into the 2017 Class of Startup Exhibitioners by Startup Grind at their annual event held this month in California. “Of the 6,000 plus startups that were considered,…

CresCom Bank welcomes Ryan Barnes as new Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer

February 21, 2017

CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, is pleased to welcome Ryan Barnes as its new vice president and commercial loan officer for the Columbia branches. Barnes joins CresCom…

Fireflies seek National Anthem singers for 2017 season

February 21, 2017

The 2017 Columbia Fireflies season is approaching quickly, and the team is looking for singers, musical artists or groups to perform the national anthem prior to each home game. “The…

The Old Cigar Warehouse names Corporate and Social Sales Manager

February 21, 2017

The Old Cigar Warehouse has promoted Courtney Hamilton to the venue’s new Corporate and Social Sales Manager. Hamilton began her career with Liquid Catering as an intern in 2016. She…

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP partner Kevin McCarrell recognized as “Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Law Specialist” by the South Carolina Supreme Court

February 21, 2017

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that M. Kevin McCarrell, a partner in the firm’s Greenville office, has been certified as a specialist in the field of Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Law…

Students and schools across the country awarded for kindness

February 21, 2017

10x digital Gives 4th Place Award to Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Student to aid Peruvian Orphanage Couponbox announced three winners today for its First Annual Kid Kindness Month…

New hire for The Old Cigar Warehouse

February 21, 2017

The Old Cigar Warehouse has promoted Courtney Hamilton to the venue’s new Corporate and Social Sales Manager. Hamilton began her career with Liquid Catering as an intern in 2016. She…

First Reliance reports record 4Q16 pre-tax income of $1.4 million

February 21, 2017

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company for First Reliance Bank, reported fourth quarter 2016 pre-tax profits of $1,441,795.  This is the 12th consecutive quarter…

First Reliance reports record 4Q16 pre-tax income of $1.4 million

February 21, 2017

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company for First Reliance Bank, reported fourth quarter 2016 pre-tax profits of $1,441,795.  This is the 12th consecutive quarter…

Stewart and Steven Mungo honored as United Way Humanitarians of the Year

February 21, 2017

United Way of the Midlands will recognize Stewart and Steven Mungo as the 2016 Humanitarians of the Year award recipients at United Way’s annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and…

South Carolina General Assembly declares February 22, 2017 Harbison History Day in honor of Black History Month

February 21, 2017

In support of Black History Month, the South Carolina General Assembly passed a resolution declaring February 22, 2017, as Harbison History Day in South Carolina. Midlands Technical College pioneered the…

Mayor Benjamin named the recipient of the 2016 Deborah Boward Leadership Award

February 21, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has been name the recipient of the 2016 Deborah Boward Leadership award. “It is an honor to receive this award from Senior Resources,” said Mayor Benjamin. …

The Wiz performance

February 21, 2017

Westwood Actors’ Theatre Presents The Wiz! BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. —The Westwood Actors’ Theatre will present The Wiz March 15 and 16, 2017 at the Westwood Auditorium at 7pm. Tickets are $7…

First Choice member scholarship applications due March 15

February 21, 2017

First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2017. The annual First…

First Choice member scholarship applications due March 15

February 21, 2017

First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2017. The annual First…

The Wiz performance

February 21, 2017

Westwood Actors’ Theatre Presents The Wiz! BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. —The Westwood Actors’ Theatre will present The Wiz March 15 and 16, 2017 at the Westwood Auditorium at 7pm. Tickets are $7…

Infinity Marketing welcomes two new employees

February 20, 2017

Infinity Marketing welcomes new Social Media Coordinator, Bethany Sparks Kern, and Senior Copywriter, Leslie Westlake.     Kern joins Infinity after seven years of fund development, marketing, and social media…

State’s auto industry gets double dose of prestige with high-profile awards

February 20, 2017

South Carolina’s automotive industry and Clemson University’s reputation are receiving a double shot of prestige with the news that two automotive engineers are bringing home high-profile awards that recognize their…

BRIGHT+CO adds client services lead to team

February 20, 2017

BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced that Peyton Burke Lewis has joined the company as client services lead, where she will head up the account and project teams to provide strategic oversight and…

Duke Energy appoints new VP of federal government affairs and strategic policy

February 20, 2017

Duke Energy has appointed Louis Renjel as its new vice president of federal government affairs and strategic policy, overseeing federal affairs; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and gas policy; environmental and…

CresCom bank announces Stacy Craft as new banking officer and loan servicing manager

February 20, 2017

CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted Stacy Craft to the position of banking officer and loan-servicing manager. In her new position, Craft will lead the loan…

Carolyn Silver named director of Furman’s Bridges to a Brighter Future

February 20, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Carolyn Silver has been named director of Furman’s college access and success program, Bridges to a Brighter Future. Her appointment begins March 1. Silver brings more than…

CalAtlantic Homes debuts Brickhope Plantation in Goose Creek, SC

February 20, 2017

CalAtlantic Homes announced the Grand Opening of Brickhope Plantation,  a collection of luxury homes located in Goose Creek, SC, between the Francis Marion National Forest and the urban amenities of…

Richland County Transportation Program issues lane closure on Bluff Road 

February 20, 2017

The Richland County Transportation Program will close a section of  Bluff Road beginning Monday, Feb. 27. Bluff Road will be closed from the intersection of Rosewood Drive to the driveway entrance of the…

Meghan Hickman named COO and Partner of Sagacious Partners

February 20, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia-based executive coaching and consulting firm Sagacious Partners has named Meghan Hickman Chief Operating Officer and Partner. “Meghan is a very talented individual and is gifted in…

Citadel Graduate College alumnae heading new Swain Department of Nursing

February 20, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel’s new Swain Department of Nursing, along with its first class of evening undergraduate nursing students, is being led by Amelia Joseph, Ph.D. Joseph was engaged…

Dutch Fork High alums shine on PGA Tour

February 20, 2017

IRMO- Dutch Fork High School alum Dustin Johnson continues his dominance on golf’s biggest stage. Johnson shot a 17-under 267 to win the Genesis Open in Pacific Palisades, California. With…

UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving

February 20, 2017

UPS announced that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…

UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving

February 20, 2017

UPS announced that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…

Colliers International welcomes Paul Ham as REMS Accounting Manager

February 20, 2017

Colliers International South Carolina announced the addition of Paul Ham as Real Estate Management Services (REMS) Accounting Manager. In this role, Ham is responsible for managing the company’s property management…

NYC Ballet Stars Shine at Koger Center in 12th Annual Ballet Stars of New York Gala

February 20, 2017

Six of the ballet world’s brightest talents will shine on the Koger Center stage March 19th, as the University of South Carolina Dept. of Theatre and Dance presents the 12th…

Mignon Clyburn, FCC Commissioner, to speak at Advocacy Awards Luncheon

February 20, 2017

The MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC announced that The Honorable Mignon Clyburn, a Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will be the keynote speaker at its 2017 Advocacy…