Columbia Fireflies’ All-Star Game logo revealed

December 23, 2016

The Columbia Fireflies revealed the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game logo today. The game will be played on June 20, 2017, at Spirit Communications Park. This is the first…

SCDOT awards contract for I-26-Volvo Interchange

December 23, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the awarding of a contract with Conti Enterprises, Inc. to construct the new interchange on I-26 that will provide convenient interstate access…

SCDOT awards contract for I-26-Volvo Interchange

December 23, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the awarding of a contract with Conti Enterprises, Inc. to construct the new interchange on I-26 that will provide convenient interstate access…

Richland Two Institute of Innovation aims to inspire and engage

December 23, 2016

LS3P congratulates Richland School District Two, who celebrated the grand opening of the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2I2) on November 17. The R2i2, an educational center supporting multigenerational learning,…

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin to announce results of EngenuitySC’s 2016 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report on Jan. 13 at 2 p.m.

December 23, 2016

Mayor Steve Benjamin and the EngenuitySC board will announce results of the economic development organization’s third annual Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report at a gathering of regional leaders on Friday, Jan.…

Hardin becomes River Bluff High athletic director/head football coach

December 23, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – During the December 20, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hire of C. Blair Hardin…

Cypress closes over $8.8 million office park deal, announces new brand

December 23, 2016

Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate, a Columbia-based firm serving the southeast, announced James C. Harrison, III, CCIM and Carter Sewell recently closed the over $8.82 million sale of Westpark…

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin to announce results of EngenuitySC’s 2016 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report on Jan. 13 at 2 p.m.

December 23, 2016

Mayor Steve Benjamin and the EngenuitySC board will announce results of the economic development organization’s third annual Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report at a gathering of regional leaders on Friday, Jan.…

Cypress closes over $8.8 million office park deal, announces new brand

December 23, 2016

Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate, a Columbia-based firm serving the southeast, announced James C. Harrison, III, CCIM and Carter Sewell recently closed the over $8.82 million sale of Westpark…

Dominion listed among America’s Best Corporate Citizens in 2016 by Forbes Magazine

December 23, 2016

Dominion (NYSE: D) has been named by Forbes magazine and partner Just Capital as one of the “Just 100” – the best corporate citizens in the United States in 2016.…

FinTrust Investment Advisors acquires ERISA Plan Services

December 23, 2016

FinTrust Investment Advisors announced the merger of ERISA Plan Services into FinTrust Investment Advisors. Mike Cruce, the owner and founder of ERISA Plan Services, Inc. has a B.S. from North…

Richland Two Institute of Innovation aims to inspire and engage

December 23, 2016

LS3P congratulates Richland School District Two, who celebrated the grand opening of the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2I2) on November 17. The R2i2, an educational center supporting multigenerational learning,…

FinTrust Investment Advisors acquires ERISA Plan Services

December 22, 2016

FinTrust Investment Advisors announced the merger of ERISA Plan Services into FinTrust Investment Advisors. Mike Cruce, the owner and founder of ERISA Plan Services, Inc. has a B.S. from North…

Avison Young Land Sale | Banks Commerce Park

December 20, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Banks Investments, LLC in the sale of 1.425 acres of land located at Banks Commerce Park: Commercial…

Avison Young Industrial Sale | 2800 Azalea Drive

December 20, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Tradd Varner represented SC Services of Charleston, LLC  in the purchase of 12,000 sf industrial space located at 2800 Azalea Drive in North…

Realtor(R) elected to Board of Keep Charleston Beautiful

December 20, 2016

Charleston Realtor® Kohn Ward has been elected to the Board of Keep Charleston Beautiful.   Since 1977, Keep Charleston Beautiful has been working to maintain the beauty of the holy city…

Ryan Welch Represented the Seller in the Sale of 11,242 SF of Industrial Space in Huger, SC

December 20, 2016

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Seller, DAS Holdings, LLC in the sale of 11,242 SF of warehouse space located at 2132 Cainhoy Road in Huger, SC. The…

Local high school students sing for the Pope

December 20, 2016

The Select Ensemble of Hammond School will begin its choral concert tour of Austria and Italy on Monday, December 26, 2016.  The premier auditioned choir, consisting of 48 Upper School…

SCE&G sets 2.4-million pound module for V.C. Summer Unit 3

December 20, 2016

South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), placed on Dec. 16 the 2.4-million pound CA01 module that will house steam generators and other components…

Labon establishing first U.S. facility In South Carolina

December 20, 2016

Labon, a leading technical fiber and textile manufacturer, is establishing its first operations in South Carolina. The Orangeburg County project is expected to bring $3.1 million in capital investment and…

Forts Pond Elementary achieves Lighthouse School status

December 20, 2016

In a schoolwide assembly held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2016, under the pretense of gathering for Lead Rally activities, Forts Pond Elementary School Principal Michelle L. Smith…

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive ends Thursday

December 20, 2016

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive held by the City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation…

CSMS students collect donations for Hurricane Matthew victims

December 20, 2016

Students in Lexington County School District One responded to a need this holiday season by bringing in donations for seven school days in a row. Carolina Springs Middle School launched…

Forts Pond Elementary achieves Lighthouse School status

December 20, 2016

In a schoolwide assembly held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2016, under the pretense of gathering for Lead Rally activities, Forts Pond Elementary School Principal Michelle L. Smith…

Talented Speaker – Mental Health and Perseverance

December 20, 2016

Dennis Gillan is now bringing his heartfelt talk on suicide prevention to businesses throughout South Carolina. Dennis is on a mission to reverse the current trends of completed suicides in…

Award-winning TTC Nursing and Science Building achieves LEED Gold certification

December 19, 2016

LS3P congratulates client Trident Technical College, whose Nursing and Science Building recently achieved LEED Gold certification. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S.…

2017 MLK celebration theme, keynote speakers announced

December 19, 2016

Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by social justice activist…

Residents get first look at proposed Broad River Road widening

December 19, 2016

Residents in the Dutch Fork area got a peek into future travel possibilities when representatives from the Richland County Penny Tax Program shared preliminary ideas for widening 5.1 miles of…

Talented Speaker – Mental Health and Perseverance

December 19, 2016

Dennis Gillan is now bringing his heartfelt talk on suicide prevention to businesses throughout South Carolina. Dennis is on a mission to reverse the current trends of completed suicides in…

CSMS students collect donations for Hurricane Matthew victims

December 19, 2016

Students in Lexington County School District One responded to a need this holiday season by bringing in donations for seven school days in a row. Carolina Springs Middle School launched…

Richland Library recaps most checked-out items

December 18, 2016

Your Access to What Was Hot throughout 2016       As 2016 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back over the last year at what was trending…

Edventure Camps are open for enrollment-Winter Camp

December 17, 2016

EdVenture Children’s Museum offers a variety of camp sessions for 4-12 year olds starting with Winter Break Camp, followed by MLK Day and Spring Break camps. Each camp is open…

Richland Library Sandhills set to close and relocate

December 16, 2016

As we head into the holiday season, Richland Library Sandhills is entering a period of transition. The location is scheduled to close 6 p.m., Saturday, December 17 as staff prepare…

Jose Leger returns as Fireflies manager in 2017

December 16, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Former South Atlantic League Manager of the Year Jose Leger will return as skipper of the Fireflies in 2017, the New York Mets announced. Leger piloted Columbia…

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates home for the holidays

December 16, 2016

Christmas came early for Alaina Fox and her children this year, as Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System employees dedicated the new home…

South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters secures speakers for Annual Symposium

December 15, 2016

The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) will host its 2017 Annual Symposium at the DoubleTree Hotel in Columbia, SC on Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th. The…

Hillcrest Memorial Hospital designated an ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence

December 15, 2016

Greenville Health System’s Hillcrest Memorial Hospital in Simpsonville has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence™ (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Hillcrest is the first and…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent leases

December 15, 2016

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. leased 11,000 square feet of retail space at 231 Kelley St. in Lake City, SC.  Mark Erickson handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant.…

Philip Simmons High School names Brion Packett new Assistant Principal for Athletics

December 15, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – Brion Packett was named the Assistant Principal for Athletics at Philip Simmons High School located in Wando, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at…

District Five GEMS summer camp receives $15,000 grant from Verizon

December 15, 2016

For the second consecutive year, Verizon Wireless will assist in making additional education opportunities possible in Lexington-Richland School District Five. One of the largest communication technology companies in the world…

Richland County to review funding process for hospitality tax program

December 15, 2016

Richland County Council is reviewing its process of awarding taxpayer dollars to local organizations to promote tourism-related activities to determine whether the 11-member body needs to improve the way it…

Pelion High inducts students into first-ever Tri-M Music Honor Society

December 15, 2016

Pelion High hosted an induction for its brand-new honor society this month. Sponsored by the National Association for Music Education, the Tri-M Music Honor Society focuses on creating future leaders…

NSCAA names Savitz National Coach of the Year

December 15, 2016

On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America named Philip B. Savitz, River Bluff High School soccer coach, the 2016 National Coach of the Year for…

Techtronic Industries continues growth in Anderson County

December 15, 2016

Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its Power Equipment Group’s operations in Anderson County. The…

Techtronic Industries continues growth in Anderson County

December 15, 2016

Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its Power Equipment Group’s operations in Anderson County. The…

Two Columbia Heart doctors named to Columbia area best doctors list

December 15, 2016

Columbia Heart announced that two Cardiologists, Dr. David C. Isbell and Dr. Stacy H. Graham have been named to Castle Connolly’s 2016 Top Doctors® list for Columbia area physicians in the…

SC Ports Authority posts record November container volume

December 15, 2016

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest November container volumes on record. SCPA handled 175,217 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, a year-over-year increase of 14 percent. Previously, SCPA’s…

SC Ports Authority posts record November container volume

December 15, 2016

 South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest November container volumes on record. SCPA handled 175,217 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, a year-over-year increase of 14 percent. Previously, SCPA’s…

Dave & Buster’s announces first Midlands location at Columbiana Center

December 15, 2016

Columbia’s Ultimate Entertainment Destination Accepting Applications for 250+ Positions Ahead of February Opening Dave & Buster’s is slated to open its 94th location in February 2017, and looking to hire…

2016 BIA award recipients

December 15, 2016

Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate…