County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in February 2017

February 6, 2017

In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…

Financial Times ranks Moore School No. 1 in international experience

February 5, 2017

The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina offers the best international course experience for MBA students in the world, according to the Financial Times 2017…

Edward G. McDonnell, CEO of McDonnell and Associates, PA, selected as honoree for 2017 South Carolina Leadership in Law Awards

February 5, 2017

Edward G. McDonnell, CEO and founder of McDonnell and Associates, PA., has been announced in the 2017 class of honorees for the ninth annual South Carolina Leadership in Law awards,…

South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms teacher firing was unlawful; Court says personnel file did not contain substantial evidence

February 5, 2017

The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court’s reversal of a School Board’s decision to terminate a high school social studies teacher. The February 1st ruling came…

Habitat and OOBE dedicate “Next Generation Home” in honor of Deshaun Watson

February 4, 2017

On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, and build partner OOBE, dedicated their first home of 2017, a home for the Watley family. This is OOBE’s first build with…

Neal Prince Studio featured in Structure + Design

February 4, 2017

Neal Prince Studio, the award-winning custom home design studio of LS3P, is honored to be recognized as one of fifty American architects nationwide featured in the newly published book “Structure…

South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms teacher firing was unlawful; Court says personnel file did not contain substantial evidence

February 4, 2017

The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court’s reversal of a School Board’s decision to terminate a high school social studies teacher. The February 1st ruling came…

Edward G. McDonnell, CEO of McDonnell and Associates, PA, selected as honoree for 2017 South Carolina Leadership in Law Awards

February 4, 2017

Edward G. McDonnell, CEO and founder of McDonnell and Associates, PA., has been announced in the 2017 class of honorees for the ninth annual South Carolina Leadership in Law awards,…

South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms teacher firing was unlawful; Court says personnel file did not contain substantial evidence

February 3, 2017

The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court’s reversal of a School Board’s decision to terminate a high school social studies teacher. The February 1st ruling came…

Spirax Sarco launches the EP500 electropneumatic valve positioner

February 3, 2017

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the EP500, the world’s first ergonomically designed electropneumatic valve positioner. This positioner offers outstanding…

Construction Job Shadowing

February 3, 2017

Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and Building Industries Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) place 21 students from Midlands area high schools in Construction Industry Job Shadow Day February 9,…

“Love Letters” with Joy & Tony Scully scheduled for February 14 at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

February 3, 2017

Just in time for your Valentine’s Day planning, the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is delighted to announce the return of a popular benefit performance of A.R. Gurney’s…

A Conversation with Judy Carmichael

February 3, 2017

By Alan Cooper Judy Carmichael will playing at the Harbision Theater, Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 pm.  You can purchase tickets here. Nicknamed “Stride” by the great Count Basie, GRAMMY-nominated…

Litigator Court Walsh joins Nelson Mullins in Columbia

February 3, 2017

Courtney E. Walsh has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in the Columbia office as an associate where he will focus on litigating complex business and commercial matters, including…

Cohn Construction welcomes new Senior Project Manager

February 3, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Spence Little, who will join the team as a Senior Project Manager. Within this role, Spence will oversee the project management of…

Cohn Construction welcomes new Marketing Associate

February 3, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Maryann Haynes Tripp, who will join the team as a Marketing Associate. Within this role, Maryann will be working to grow and…

“Love Letters” with Joy & Tony Scully scheduled for February 14 at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

February 3, 2017

Just in time for your Valentine’s Day planning, the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is delighted to announce the return of a popular benefit performance of A.R. Gurney’s…

Cohn Construction welcomes new Marketing Associate

February 3, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Maryann Haynes Tripp, who will join the team as a Marketing Associate. Within this role, Maryann will be working to grow and…

Cohn Construction welcomes new Senior Project Manager

February 3, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Spence Little, who will join the team as a Senior Project Manager. Within this role, Spence will oversee the project management of…

Construction Job Shadowing

February 3, 2017

Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and Building Industries Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) place 21 students from Midlands area high schools in Construction Industry Job Shadow Day February 9,…

Debbie Varner, President of Recruiting Solutions, to speak at 26th Annual Executive Forum Conference

February 3, 2017

Recruiting Solutions has announced that Debbie Varner, President, will be a featured speaker at the 2017 Executive Forum North America: Dare to Lead, taking place this February. Hosted by Staffing…

NAI Avant procures entire floor tenant at University of South Carolina Innovation Center

February 3, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the addition of Electric Guard Dog to the Innovation Center, located in the Innovation research district in Downtown Columbia at 550 Assembly Street. Represented…

South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms teacher firing was unlawful; Court says personnel file did not contain substantial evidence

February 3, 2017

The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court’s reversal of a School Board’s decision to terminate a high school social studies teacher. The February 1st ruling came…

Spirax Sarco launches the EP500 electropneumatic valve positioner

February 3, 2017

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the EP500, the world’s first ergonomically designed electropneumatic valve positioner. This positioner offers outstanding…

Tom Mullikin announces run for U.S. Congress

February 3, 2017

Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr.   Last night before hundreds of gathered family, friends, and supporters at the historic Robert Mills Courthouse in Camden; Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin announced…

Debbie Varner, President of Recruiting Solutions, to speak at 26th Annual Executive Forum Conference

February 2, 2017

Recruiting Solutions has announced that Debbie Varner, President, will be a featured speaker at the 2017 Executive Forum North America: Dare to Lead, taking place this February. Hosted by Staffing…

NAI Avant procures entire floor tenant at University of South Carolina Innovation Center

February 2, 2017

NAI Avant is pleased to announce the addition of Electric Guard Dog to the Innovation Center, located in the Innovation research district in Downtown Columbia at 550 Assembly Street. Represented…

Tom Mullikin announces run for U.S. Congress

February 2, 2017

Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr.   Last night before hundreds of gathered family, friends, and supporters at the historic Robert Mills Courthouse in Camden; Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin announced…

Green Cloud Technologies acquires cloud services provider Cirrity

February 2, 2017

Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a 100% channel only, Cisco-Powered cloud provider, has closed on the acquisition of Atlanta-based Cirrity, a channel-only cloud solutions provider. Debt and equity financing was provided…

Corley Plumbing Air Electric welcomes two new employees

February 2, 2017

Corley Plumbing Air Electric who is well known for its family oriented working environment has recently hired two new employees for their HVAC division, Tyler Peay and Robert Suarez. Both…

New president named at Columbia International University

February 2, 2017

An experienced and respected Christian higher education administrator has been named the seventh president of Columbia International University following a vote by the CIU Board of Trustees on Feb. 2…

Workforce Pathways Scholarship funding available for short-term job training in high demand career fields

February 2, 2017

Greenville Technical College’s division of Economic Development and Corporate Training (EDCT) is offering a limited-time scholarship for eligible individuals seeking short-term job training for high-demand employment areas. The Workforce Pathways…

Applications Available for the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off

February 2, 2017

Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 24-25, at the State Farmers…

Sports Council and Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission welcome US Quidditch back to Columbia

February 2, 2017

Get ready for round two! Quidditch teams and fans will be back in Columbia for the 2017 South Regional Championship at the Palmetto Health Fields at Saluda Shoals Park February…

Palmetto Health offers several options for patients who are sick or injured and need same-day care

February 2, 2017

Palmetto Health now has a fast, more convenient way to get treatment for non-emergency needs when your doctor is not readily available. Patients can now use their smart phone, tablet…

NAI Avant brokers ±31,697 square foot investment sale at Park Central

February 2, 2017

NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently facilitated the $9,800,000 investment sale of the ±31,697 square foot Columbia Nephrology medical office building located at 121 Park Central Drive in…

NAI Avant closes O’Reilly Auto Parts investment sale

February 2, 2017

NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Tuma Enterprises, LLC in the sale of an O’Reilly Auto Parts at 4266 Augusta Road in Lexington, SC. The ±7,225 SF…

Work begins on historic Ensor Building renovation in BullStreet neighborhood

February 2, 2017

Work has begun on renovations of the historic Ensor Building at BullStreet, located between Spirit Communications Park and the First Base Building in the 181-acre BullStreet neighborhood in downtown Columbia,…

Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County

February 1, 2017

Development Would Bring Approximately $85 Million Investment Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, is launching a new solar production facility in…

Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County

February 1, 2017

Development Would Bring Approximately $85 Million Investment Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, is launching a new solar production facility in…

Dominion provides Harvest Hope with $5,000 for Mobile Pantries

February 1, 2017

Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $5,000 donation from Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission to assist in providing food for Harvest Hope’s Mobile Food Pantries. The grant will help Harvest Hope…

City Manager’s Spotlight for February 2017

February 1, 2017

The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…

Ameris Bank Mortgage Services welcomes Chris McCollum as new Mortgage Banker

February 1, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC  – Ameris Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to announce that Chris McCollum has joined the Ameris Bank team. As a Mortgage Banker, McCollum will be responsible for growing Ameris…

Furman University listed among 200 colleges that pay you back

February 1, 2017

Furman University is among the colleges and universities featured in the 2017 edition of The Princeton Review’sColleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang…

Lori Bayne joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

February 1, 2017

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Lori Bayne as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Lori joins the firm with extensive experience with another Upstate real estate company where…

Wright hired as vice president for advancement at Greenville Technical College

February 1, 2017

Ann Wright begins work today as vice president for advancement with the Greenville Tech Foundation. Ann has spent the last three decades with the American Red Cross. She started as…

Crawford Strategy earns recognition at Healthcare Communicator Conference

February 1, 2017

Crawford Strategy, a full service agency committed to providing creative communications solutions to businesses, recently received an award from the Carolina Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society (CHPRMS) for a…

Carolina Alliance reports its 2016 annual and fourth quarter results

February 1, 2017

Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported its 2016 annual and fourth quarter financial results.  Net income available to common shareholders of $4.1 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, was…

Ameris Bank Mortgage Services welcomes Craig Benton as new Upstate Regional Mortgage Manager

February 1, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Ameris Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to announce that Craig Benton has joined the Ameris Bank team. As the Upstate Regional Mortgage Manager, Benton will be responsible…

James Rogers joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler

February 1, 2017

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, announced today that James Rogers has joined the firm’s Columbia office as a brokerage associate.  He will primarily be…