Alec Savage hired as Project Engineer, Charleston Office

June 7, 2016

Mashburn Construction welcomed a new employee to the company. Alec Savage received his degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Construction Engineering and Management from Clemson University. Before graduating,…

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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-16s and vintage military aircraft flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July 4th

June 7, 2016

Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on July Fourth, hundreds of…

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Commerce Department appoints Chuck Whipple as an inaugural member of Foreign Direct Investment Advisory Council

June 7, 2016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the appointment of 19 private and public sector leaders to the newly established U.S. Investment Advisory Council (IAC). IAC members — representing U.S.…

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60+ local businesses to be featured at Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo

June 7, 2016

On August 4, The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 60 local businesses at the 2016 Business Lexpo at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington from…

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Chapin Police Department now has permanent collection for unused and expired medications

June 7, 2016

Citizens looking to dispose of excess and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications can now visit the safe and secure permanent drop off location at Chapin Town Hall. The Chapin Police…

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Ten at the Top announces leadership panel for 2016 Upstate Regional Summit

June 7, 2016

Leadership Panel to Include Four Influential Upstate Executives   GREENVILLE, SC – As part of the 2016 Upstate Regional Summit, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina on September 13,…

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Three Fireflies named South Atlantic League All-Stars

June 7, 2016

Conlon, Siena, Thompson selected by coaches and media to represent Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Three Fireflies were named to the South Atlantic League Southern Division All-Star team, the league announced…

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60+ local businesses to be featured at Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo

June 7, 2016

On August 4, The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 60 local businesses at the 2016 Business Lexpo at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington from…

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Chapin Police Department now has permanent collection for unused and expired medications

June 7, 2016

Citizens looking to dispose of excess and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications can now visit the safe and secure permanent drop off location at Chapin Town Hall. The Chapin Police…

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Menus revealed for Harvest Week at Motor Supply Co. Bistro, June 7-12

June 7, 2016

Motor Supply Co. Bistro reveals its limited-edition, hyper-local dinner and cocktail menus for Harvest Week, June 7-12, 2016. Harvest Week is the Columbia, S.C. farm-to-fork restaurant’s annual signature event, celebrating…

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NAI Avant procures ±3,728 square foot Class A office space lease expansion

June 7, 2016

NAI Avant senior broker Paul Hartley, SIOR, recently represented the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program, Inc., in the ±3,728 square foot expansion of its office space at 140 Stoneridge Drive…

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S.C. climbing team to ascend Alaska’s famed Denali

June 7, 2016

Mountaineering experts and Green Berets begin climbing this week CAMDEN, S.C. – Environmental attorney and S.C. State Guard Maj. Gen. Tom Mullikin will join a team of four climbers –…

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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-16s and vintage military aircraft flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July 4th

June 7, 2016

Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on July Fourth, hundreds of…

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Menus revealed for Harvest Week at Motor Supply Co. Bistro, June 7-12

June 6, 2016

Motor Supply Co. Bistro reveals its limited-edition, hyper-local dinner and cocktail menus for Harvest Week, June 7-12, 2016. Harvest Week is the Columbia, S.C. farm-to-fork restaurant’s annual signature event, celebrating…

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City kicks off new automated recycling program

June 6, 2016

City Council members were joined by representatives from the City’s Green Ribbon Advisory Committee (GRAC), the S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) and The Recycling Partnership this morning…

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Crawford Strategy announces new Account Coordinator

June 6, 2016

Crawford Strategy, a full service marketing and communications firm, is pleased to welcome Isabel Posada to the agency as an account coordinator. Posada previously interned for Crawford Strategy in 2014…

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Fulbright Grants awarded to four Furman University graduates

June 6, 2016

Four 2016 Furman University graduates have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. With the newly selected…

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2016 TOUR OF HOMES continues this weekend

June 6, 2016

June 11-12 & 18-19   Columbia’s Largest Open House of New Homes, the 2016 TOUR OF HOMES, opened this past weekend and will also be open June 11-12 & 18-19…

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Parker Poe Assists era-contact USA Establish New North American Headquarters in Pickens County, South Carolina

June 6, 2016

Attorneys with Parker Poe Bernstein & Adams LLP have helped era-contact USA commit to building a high-speed railway couplings manufacturing facility in Pickens County. The $3.6 million investment at Pickens…

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Spartanburg Community College offering apprenticeship funding workshop

June 6, 2016

Spartanburg Community College (SCC) will offer a free workshop to Upstate residents and local companies interested in apprenticeship opportunities thanks to funding from Apprenticeship Carolina, part of the SC Technical…

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Lexington Medical Center hosting new blog contest

June 6, 2016

Attention Midlands Women: Here’s your chance to become a blogger Lexington Medical Center is sponsoring a contest from June 1st to June 30th to recruit additional bloggers for its Every…

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Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres hosts Teen Book Festival, June 10-12

June 6, 2016

Barnes & Noble Introduces First-Ever National Teen Book Festival and Largest National Teen Book Festival in the United States. Largest-Ever Weekend of Author Events in Company History, Including Sean Foley,…

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Brennan Family establishes Endowed Scholarship for Student-Athletes

June 6, 2016

The Winthrop experience is one close to Kiernan Brennan’s heart: His son, Tomas ’12, ’15, was a four-year soccer player. To support future student-athletes like Tomas, Brennan and his wife, Anne…

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Veteran honored for service to his community

June 6, 2016

On Friday, June 3, 2016, U.S. Army veteran Derek Destin was honored as the South Carolina AmeriCorps Member of the Year for his service to his community. As a member…

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Caliber Collision revs up food drive to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank

June 6, 2016

As another school year draws to a close, Caliber Collision is revving up its 5th annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive to help the Harvest Hope Food Bank provide meals for children who need…

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Coker College’s Master of Applied Criminology Program now accepting applications for fall 2016 semester

June 6, 2016

Coker College’s postgraduate Master of Science in Applied Criminology degree program was recently accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) and is now accepting applications for the…

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Greenville County Schools FY17 general fund budget approved

June 6, 2016

The Greenville County Schools FY 17 General Fund Budget was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees without a tax increase. The budget of $575,956,000 funds an additional $19.5 million…

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Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University hosts children’s events in the Upstate

June 6, 2016

Children throughout the Upstate are having their artistic horizons expanded this summer through the Museum & Gallery’s summer educational programs. For three Fridays in July, from 2-3:30 p.m., kids are…

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M. B. Kahn renovates historic Seibels building in Columbia

June 6, 2016

The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. (Seibels) is partnering with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to complete renovations of its historic headquarters located at 1501 Lady Street in Columbia. Since…

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CBRE negotiates sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive

June 6, 2016

CBRE has finalized the sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive, in the Southeast Columbia submarket in Richland County. CBRE’s Ben Brantley provided expertise to complete the transaction on behalf of…

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ERG Payroll & HR launches integrated health benefit platform

June 6, 2016

ERG partners with local brokers to help companies eliminate complexity and create a seamless solution for payroll, HR, and benefits.   ERG launched a fully integrated payroll and benefits platform…

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ERG Payroll & HR launches integrated health benefit platform

June 6, 2016

ERG partners with local brokers to help companies eliminate complexity and create a seamless solution for payroll, HR, and benefits.   ERG launched a fully integrated payroll and benefits platform…

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Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows

June 6, 2016

Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…

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Collins & Lacy welcomes new Chief Operating Officer

June 6, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce W. Carl Martin has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Martin will manage the firm’s financial, human resources,…

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Collins & Lacy welcomes new Chief Operating Officer

June 6, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce W. Carl Martin has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Martin will manage the firm’s financial, human resources,…

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Ziff Properties plans self-storage conversion

June 6, 2016

CHATTANOOGA, TN – A venture between Ziff Properties, Inc. and Reliant Self Storage is set to acquire and redevelop Mountain Creek Village Shopping Center in Chattanooga, TN. Previously a Food…

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CBRE negotiates sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive

June 6, 2016

CBRE has finalized the sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive, in the Southeast Columbia submarket in Richland County. CBRE’s Ben Brantley provided expertise to complete the transaction on behalf of…

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NAI Avant Broker Roger Winn awarded prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Member (SIOR) designation

June 6, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that senior broker Roger Winn, SIOR, recently earned the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation. The designation signifies…

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Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows

June 6, 2016

Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…

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Richland One announces various awards, honors

June 5, 2016

Three Students Named Finalists for Gates Millennium Scholarship Richland One extends its congratulations to three Class of 2016 graduates who were named as finalists for the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship…

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District Five graduates over 1,100 students, 2016 graduating class earns over $146 million in scholarships

June 4, 2016

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five’s class of 2016 walked the stage on May 31 and June 1 to receive their high school diplomas. Over 1,100 students graduated from…

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Reginald Thomas joins Moore Beauston & Woodham, LLP

June 4, 2016

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Charleston, West Columbia, Greenville and Hartsville is pleased to announce that Reginald Thomas…

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Jonathan Huggins joins Moore Beauston & Woodham, LLP

June 4, 2016

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Charleston, Greenville, Hartsville, and West Columbia is pleased to announce an…

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Lexington One honors 1,500 graduates

June 4, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One honored 1,500 graduates from the district’s five high schools on Friday, June 3, 2016, and Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the University…

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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding

June 4, 2016

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…

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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding

June 4, 2016

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…

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10x digital announces digital marketing scholarship; announces new intern

June 3, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – 10x digital has established an annual scholarship for undergraduates majoring in a field related to digital marketing. The scholarship will be awarded to one high school graduate…

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Fred Suggs named recipient of 2016 Alan R. Willis Society of Service Award

June 3, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Fred Suggs,…

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Bryana Mistretta joins Colliers International as Research Coordinator

June 3, 2016

Colliers International announced that Bryana Mistretta has joined its Research team as Research Coordinator. In this role, she is responsible for collecting market data and creating market reports for various…

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Will Choate joins Colliers International as Brokerage Associate

June 3, 2016

Colliers International announced that Will Choate has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate. Choate will be a member of the Columbia office brokerage team, focusing on the leasing and…

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