Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports

May 18, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…

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Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports

May 18, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…

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Richland Two social worker honored

May 18, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Two School Social Worker Brenda Creighton received the School Social Worker of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of School Social Workers (SCASSW). “The desire…

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Richland Two names Nurse of the Year

May 18, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Summit Parkway Middle School’s (SPMS) Stacey Harris has been named the Richland Two Nurse of the Year. Harris has been with Richland Two as a school nurse…

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Students can still apply for Youth Corps!

May 18, 2016

Student after student has stated, “This year has been life changing for me.” And students can still apply!  Application deadline for the next round of interviews is May 30, 2016…

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Colliers International’s Ron Anderson elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority

May 18, 2016

Colliers International’s Ron Anderson was elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (CMRTA) Board of Directors. Anderson has served as the City of Columbia’s representative on…

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Colliers International’s Ron Anderson elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority

May 18, 2016

Colliers International’s Ron Anderson was elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (CMRTA) Board of Directors. Anderson has served as the City of Columbia’s representative on…

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Wanda Hughes appointed Principal of E.B. Ellington Elementary School

May 18, 2016

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Wanda Lee Hughes has been appointed Principal at E.B. Ellington Elementary School. Hughes has served as Interim Principal at E.B. Ellington during the…

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Vanessa Brown appointed Principal of Baptist Hill Middle-High School

May 18, 2016

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Vanessa Brown has been appointed Principal at Baptist Hill Middle-High School. Brown has served as Interim Principal at Baptist Hill during the 2015-2016…

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Sherry Eppelsheimer, Ed.D. appointed Principal of Wando High School

May 18, 2016

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Dr. Sherry Eppelsheimer has been appointed Principal at Wando High School. Dr. Eppelsheimer has served as Interim Principal at Wando High during the…

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Paul Padron appointed Principal of Deer Park Middle School

May 18, 2016

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Paul Padron has been appointed Principal at Deer Park Middle School. Padron has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Middle School Learning…

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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations

May 18, 2016

Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…

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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations

May 18, 2016

Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…

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Richland Two students win National Merit Scholarships

May 18, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Three graduating seniors are the recipients of National Merit Scholarships.  The students are Itai Almor, Richland Northeast High School; and Krishna T. Gorrepati and Samuel H. Bell,…

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District principal, teachers honored for conservation efforts

May 18, 2016

 COLUMBIA, SC – A Richland Two principal and a teacher are the newest recipients of Conservation Education Awards from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Catawba Trail Elementary…

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S.C. Phil announces 26 concerts that comprise 2016/2017 season

May 18, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic heads into a new season of concerts – on and off-stage – “on fire with energy” and “at the top of [its] game”…

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Graham supports Zika funding

May 18, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…

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Graham supports Zika funding

May 18, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…

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BIA to Host Building Codes Workshop

May 18, 2016

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES TO CHANGE IN 2016 The 2015 International Residential Construction (IRC) codes for residential construction are scheduled to go into effect in South Carolina on July 1, 2016.…

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BIA to Host Building Codes Workshop

May 18, 2016

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES TO CHANGE IN 2016 The 2015 International Residential Construction (IRC) codes for residential construction are scheduled to go into effect in South Carolina on July 1, 2016.…

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Magnolia Gardens site of living history through the eyes of the enslaved

May 17, 2016

Experience history with period-dressed “living historians” as they tell stories and present craft and cooking demonstrations on Saturday, May 21, to mark a time when enslaved Africans labored in America.…

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Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Shows May 27-29 and June 3-5/ Emerging Artist Awardees

May 17, 2016

Fine Craft Shows Charleston announced the Piccolo Spoleto Craft Show schedules for 2016. The two weekend shows will be held May 27-29 and June 3-5. Between the two weekends, nearly…

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Frampton Construction grows Charleston team by two

May 17, 2016

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, continues to add to the head count…

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Marketing Strategies, Inc. to provide PR services for Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art

May 17, 2016

Marketing Strategies, Inc. has been selected to provide public relations services for the 26nd Annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. The Agency will work closely with Strand Media…

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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces new position and promotion appointments

May 17, 2016

Two new professionals recently joined the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce team and a high performing staff member received a promotion.   Adrian B. Cain: Senior Vice President, Membership and…

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Avison Young Office Lease – 465 W. Coleman Boulevard

May 17, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Gregg Legerton represented the tenant, Employers Health Network Holdings, LLC in the lease of a 4,100 sf office space located at 465 W.…

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YMCA funds for Mission will serve local youth and families

May 17, 2016

The mission of the YMCA of Greenville is to improve the lives of people in Greenville County by focusing its efforts on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Each…

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Susie White joins Wilson Associates Real Estate

May 17, 2016

Wilson Associates Real Estate is proud to announce that Susie White has joined its team of top-flight real estate agents. White earned a law degree from the University of South…

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Two attorneys join Rogers Townsend

May 17, 2016

Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, is pleased to announce that Dana A. Pellizzari and Clark T. Dawson have joined the Firm. Ms. Pellizzari is Special Counsel in Rogers Townsend’s Business…

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State Museum invites families to experience a night at the museum

May 17, 2016

The South Carolina State Museum is giving families a chance to experience a night at the museum, Friday May 27 through Saturday, May 26. Guests will get to explore the…

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Former Assistant Attorney General David Paavola joins Lewis Babcock L.L.P. as Associate

May 17, 2016

Attorney David L. Paavola has joined the law firm of Lewis Babcock in their Columbia, South Carolina office as an associate attorney representing individuals and businesses in the areas of…

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Lexington Medical Center earns Stroke Award

May 17, 2016

For the sixth consecutive year, Lexington Medical Center has received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award for stroke care from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With…

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House overrides Governor’s Farm Aid veto

May 17, 2016

House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (112-2) to override Governor Haley’s Farm Aid veto. “The South…

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House overrides Governor’s Farm Aid veto

May 17, 2016

House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (112-2) to override Governor Haley’s Farm Aid veto. “The South…

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McKamey Joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Manager

May 17, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Shannon McKamey as Project Manager at the GE Power project in Greenville, South…

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Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity teams with Lowe’s for Westside Revitalization Blitz

May 17, 2016

GREENWOOD, SC – Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity has joined forces with Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers from 14 Upstate stores in a first of its kind daylong blitz to revitalize…

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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County

May 17, 2016

Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…

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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County

May 17, 2016

Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…

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New study examines State’s teacher shortage

May 17, 2016

South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…

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New study examines State’s teacher shortage

May 17, 2016

South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…

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Recruiting Solutions Staffing Coordinator Anna Funderburk featured in industry magazine

May 17, 2016

Anna Funderburk, Staffing Coordinator at Recruiting Solutions, was recently featured in the April 2016 edition of Staffing Success after earning her Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) designation. Staffing Success is an…

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Greenville Women Giving to award more than $575,000 in grants

May 17, 2016

Organization Distributes Grants in Support of Local Nonprofits Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $577,250 to 12 nonprofit organizations at its annual meeting yesterday. Committed…

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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs

May 17, 2016

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…

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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs

May 17, 2016

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…

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Recruiting Solutions Staffing Coordinator Anna Funderburk featured in industry magazine

May 17, 2016

Anna Funderburk, Staffing Coordinator at Recruiting Solutions, was recently featured in the April 2016 edition of Staffing Success after earning her Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) designation. Staffing Success is an…

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Weathers calls for veto override, says Governor’s action is unfair to South Carolina farmers

May 16, 2016

Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers today opposed Governor Haley’s veto of flood relief legislation for South Carolina farmers and urged the General Assembly to override the veto when they return…

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Weathers calls for veto override, says Governor’s action is unfair to South Carolina farmers

May 16, 2016

Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers today opposed Governor Haley’s veto of flood relief legislation for South Carolina farmers and urged the General Assembly to override the veto when they return…

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Senior volunteers provide hands-on help to art program for veterans

May 16, 2016

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of the Midlands is excited to announce a partnership with Creative Journey, an art outreach program for veterans sponsored by the City of…

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Kiawah Island Club Golf Professional wins his second Carolinas PGA event this year

May 16, 2016

On May 9th, Lee Stroever, the PGA Head Professional at Kiawah Island Club‘s The River Course, won the 2016 Hilton Head Island PGA (HHIPGA) Pro-Pro at Port Royal alongside playing…

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Lauren Courcoux chooses a career in real estate with Carolina One

May 16, 2016

Mt. Pleasant native, Lauren DeLuca Courcoux has decided to adapt the management and personnel skills she acquired in the Food and Beverage industry to a career in real estate. Courcoux…

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