All Clear Plumbing expands fleet to increase service capacity

January 19, 2017

All Clear Plumbing will add two trucks to its fleet of service vehicles, expanding service capacity by up to 40 percent in the Upstate. The expansion will bring the total…

Feeding the Ego Monster: #2 of the Six Mistakes Smart Leaders Make

January 19, 2017

By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose   As part of the research for our book The Art of Building a Great Business, we spoke to a number of local and…

Midlands Mayors converge at Za’s on Devine for COR Table for Six Event

January 19, 2017

Columbia Opportunity Resource provides unique opportunity for professionals to dine with regional mayors at Table for Six Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with six mayors from the Midlands Regional Mayors Forum,…

Ryan Welch Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 1,131 SF of Flex Space in North Charleston

January 18, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, L’Wood Associates, Inc. in the lease of 1,131 SF of flex space located at 4250 Dorchester Road in North Charleston, SC to the…

Avison Young Space Leased | 502 Wando Park Blvd

January 18, 2017

Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Leslie M. Fellabom represented Gurney Brothers, LLC in the leasing of 2,190 sf of office/showroom/warehouse space located at 502 Wando Park Blvd in…

Avison Young Industrial Sale | 2275 Technical Parkway

January 18, 2017

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented The Foust Family Limited in the sale of 10,000 sf Industrial Space located at 2275 Technical Parkway…

Avison Young Office Lease | 2090 Executive Hall Drive

January 18, 2017

Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Gregg Legerton represented the tenant, Thermal Resource Sales Inc. in the lease of a 2,405 sf office space located at 2090 Executive Hall…

Irmo High School band director recognized nationally as one of “50 Directors Who Make a Difference”

January 18, 2017

IRMO, SC – Irmo High School band director Roger Simpson has been recognized nationally by the School Band and Orchestra (SBO) magazine in their 19thannual “50 Directors Who Make a…

Avison Young Office Lease | 1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard

January 18, 2017

Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Gregg Legerton represented the landlord, Family First Medical Care, LLC, in the lease extension of a 2,891 sf office space located at 1483…

Avison Young Retail Lease | 1113 Johnnie Dodds Blvd

January 18, 2017

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Avery Bishop and Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented B & L Partners, LLC in the leasing of 1,200 sf Retail Space located at 1113…

Spartanburg Water’s CEO honored by national magazine

January 18, 2017

Spartanburg Water’s CEO, Sue G. Schneider, was recently recognized by the national magazine Municipal Water Leader with a cover and detailed story about the utility’s mission, water quality and public…

Duke Energy, U.S. government resolve Florida power plant lawsuit

January 18, 2017

Duke Energy and the U.S. government today reached a settlement to resolve a government lawsuit that alleged Duke Energy committed a technical violation of federal antitrust law related to its…

House introduces long-term, sustainable road funding bill

January 18, 2017

House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the introduction of H.3516. This legislation creates a long-term and sustainable revenue stream by increasing motor fuel user fees,…

House introduces long-term, sustainable road funding bill

January 18, 2017

House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the introduction of H.3516. This legislation creates a long-term and sustainable revenue stream by increasing motor fuel user fees,…

Council Chair to serve in key support role for Fort Jackson’s 100 Year Anniversary

January 18, 2017

Dickerson, the District 2 representative and recently elected County Council Chair, was unanimously approved to serve as an honorary board member for the Gateway to the Army Association (GTTA) last…

New Richland County Utilities Manual highlights state standards

January 18, 2017

The Richland County Utilities Department (RCU) is unveiling a new online resource to help developers ensure community water and sewer systems are designed and constructed to County standards. The online…

Mayor Benjamin to accept award for $120,000 childhood obesity prevention grant at USCM conference

January 18, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will accept the 2017 United States Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Childhood Obesity Prevention Award at 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. “We are ecstatic to…

Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. opens new youth drop-in center

January 18, 2017

The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI)is holding a press conference to celebrate the grand opening of the new Youth Drop-In Center located at 1433 Gregg Street at 2:00pm on…

Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments awarded $200,000 for work on Brownfield Sites in the neck area

January 18, 2017

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the tri-county region as one of 19 communities nationally to receive a portion of nearly $4 million for assistance in planning the…

Jason Payne joins BCDCOG as staff accountant

January 18, 2017

Jason Payne has joined the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) as a staff accountant. Payne previously worked for Fayette County government in north-central Georgia. He graduated from Georgia State University…

Veteran-focused facility coming to Greenville

January 18, 2017

A new fitness facility aimed at closing the gap between military and civilian life will be opening this month on the emerging Poinsett District corridor. The Outpost Training Facility will…

Midlands Mayors converge at Za’s on Devine for COR Table for Six Event

January 18, 2017

Columbia Opportunity Resource provides unique opportunity for professionals to dine with regional mayors at Table for Six Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with six mayors from the Midlands Regional Mayors Forum,…

LS3P’s Paul Davis Boney, FAIA, named Chairman of the AIA National Ethics Council

January 18, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P Senior Vice President | Principal |LS3P Board Member | K-12 Practice Leader Paul Davis Boney, FAIA, has been appointed by the national AIA President to the…

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough’s Ed Mullins inducted into Warren E. Burger Society

January 18, 2017

The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has inducted Edward W. Mullins, Jr., partner emeritus in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia, S.C. office, into the Warren E. Burger…

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough’s Ed Mullins inducted into Warren E. Burger Society

January 18, 2017

The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has inducted Edward W. Mullins, Jr., partner emeritus in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia, S.C. office, into the Warren E. Burger…

Columbia City Ballet presents Swan Lake with full S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra

January 18, 2017

Graceful swans, a dashing prince and a moonlit lake become immersed in the world of breathtaking beauty with Columbia City Ballet’s adaptation of the quintessential classical ballet of Swan Lake.…

New Richland County Utilities Manual highlights State standards

January 18, 2017

The Richland County Utilities Department (RCU) is unveiling a new online resource to help developers ensure community water and sewer systems are designed and constructed to County standards. The online…

Leslie Simpson joins MGC’s Columbia office

January 18, 2017

McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced the addition of Leslie M. Simpson to the firm’s workers’ compensation team in Columbia. Simpson earned her Juris Doctor from…

FLOCK donating books to Davis Early Childhood Center

January 18, 2017

House of Raeford’s non-profit organization, FLOCK, is donating over $2000 dollars worth of books to Davis Early Childhood Center for Technology. There will be a presentation of the books at…

Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma

January 18, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind the public of the importance of eye exams Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide.…

Decoda Cello Quartet with special guest Winifred Goodwin to perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

January 18, 2017

The first and only Affiliate Ensemble of Carnegie Hall, Decoda, returns to Camden for a community residency and chamber music performance at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County’s (FAC)…

USFibers expanding Edgefield County manufacturing facility

January 18, 2017

Fiber Manufacturer Adding Production Capacity And Creating New Jobs USFibers, a manufacturer of recycled polyester fiber, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Edgefield County. The company intends…

USFibers expanding Edgefield County manufacturing facility

January 18, 2017

Fiber Manufacturer Adding Production Capacity And Creating New Jobs USFibers, a manufacturer of recycled polyester fiber, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Edgefield County. The company intends…

Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations

January 18, 2017

Chemical Provider Investing $3.8 Million To Accommodate Continued Growth Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate…

Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations

January 18, 2017

Chemical Provider Investing $3.8 Million To Accommodate Continued Growth Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate…

Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma

January 18, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind the public of the importance of eye exams Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide.…

Decoda Cello Quartet with special guest Winifred Goodwin to perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

January 18, 2017

The first and only Affiliate Ensemble of Carnegie Hall, Decoda, returns to Camden for a community residency and chamber music performance at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County’s (FAC)…

Submissions sought for African American History Month Exhibition at Greenville Technical College Libraries

January 17, 2017

Submissions are sought for the February 2017 art exhibition by Greenville Technical College Libraries, which celebrates African American History Month. The show is open to African American visual artists living…

Baptist Easley opens new medical facility at Patrick Square

January 17, 2017

Baptist Easley is making high quality care more convenient for the Clemson community with the opening of a new medical facility. Baptist Easley at Patrick Square opens today and features…

United Community Bank Ice on Main celebrates end of successful sixth season

January 17, 2017

United Community Bank Ice on Main celebrates the conclusion of its sixth season today in a Closing Ceremony at downtown Greenville’s only outdoor skating rink. City Councilmember Amy Ryberg Doyle…

Riverbanks partners with SCDNR in support of species conservation

January 17, 2017

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is working with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to help safeguard the endangered gopher tortoise. Riverbanks’ herpetologists are raising nearly 30 gopher tortoise…

District Five teacher nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

January 17, 2017

Spring Hill High School marketing teacher Norma Brown has been nominated for the 2016-2017 National LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger…

Leslie Simpson joins MGC’s Columbia office

January 17, 2017

McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced the addition of Leslie M. Simpson to the firm’s workers’ compensation team in Columbia. Simpson earned her Juris Doctor from…

EdVenture partners with Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission and the Dominion Foundation to distribute donated books in Richland, Darlington and Orangeburg Counties

January 17, 2017

EdVenture will partner with Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission and the Dominion Foundation to distribute books to children in Richland, Darlington and Orangeburg counties. The partnership will provide age appropriate books…

Law enforcement agencies, local church join hands for Operation Clean Slate

January 17, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) in partnership with the City of Columbia Police Dept. and the Greater St. Luke Baptist Church is again…

Liquid Catering wins WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award

January 17, 2017

WeddingWire has named Liquid Catering as a 2017 Couple’s Choice Award Winner for Catering in South Carolina for the fifth year in a row. The esteemed annual awards program recognizes…

Bob Jones University receives million dollar gift

January 17, 2017

Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the receipt of a $1 million unrestricted gift to BJU. “As we continue to celebrate our ninetieth year, it’s encouraging to receive gifts…

Jackson hires Sean Kurtz as financial analyst

January 17, 2017

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Sean Kurtz as financial analyst. Kurtz comes to Jackson from Greenville accounting firm A.T.…

McNair welcomes LaTesha Blair as Director of IT

January 17, 2017

McNair announced LaTesha Blair as its Director of Information Technology. LaTesha rejoins the firm after having previously worked as the firm’s Technical Services Manager from 2006 to 2012, and most…

Columbia Ranks First in South Carolina in Livability in EngenuitySC’s Third Annual Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report

January 17, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and USC President Dr. Harris Pastides Announce Results of EngenuitySC’s 2016 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report; Midlands Business Leadership Group Makes Related Announcement The Columbia metropolitan statistical…