CCSD receives $5,000 grant to continue tobacco use prevention education

May 16, 2016

The Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the South Carolina Tobacco Collaborative for use in preventive education. CCSD plans to use this funding for…

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Benjamin Winkler chooses Carolina One Commercial

May 16, 2016

Benjamin R. Winkler, a recent Business Administration graduate of the College of Charleston has elected to pursue a commercial real estate career with Carolina One Real Estate. A native of…

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Spencer Ashby joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

May 16, 2016

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Spencer Ashby as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Spencer joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience in real estate with another upstate firm,…

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City of West Columbia takes steps to repair Riverwalk

May 16, 2016

The City of West Columbia is making improvements to the Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater after the October 2015 flood. Senator Nikki Setzler and Representative Kenny Bingham were instrumental in assisting…

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Greenville Zoo supporting Amur Leopard conservation effort

May 16, 2016

For years, the Greenville Zoo has supported Amur leopard conservation efforts through its cooperation with the Amur Leopard Species Survival Program (SSP), and with ongoing donations to the Amur Leopard…

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Blythewood Middle School teacher receives award for Excellence in Communications

May 16, 2016

The South Carolina (SC) Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) celebrated the effectiveness of 145 programs and projects from across the state at its annual Rewards for…

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S.C. Chamber announces H.R. Professional of the Year

May 16, 2016

The State Chamber is proud to announce the South Carolina H.R. Professional of the Year, Sharon Sellers, President of SLS Consulting, LLC, who was named at our 2016 H.R. Conference…

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S.C. Chamber announces H.R. Professional of the Year

May 16, 2016

The State Chamber is proud to announce the South Carolina H.R. Professional of the Year, Sharon Sellers, President of SLS Consulting, LLC, who was named at our 2016 H.R. Conference…

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a completed project under the Transportation Penny Program

May 16, 2016

Richland County and the Richland Penny Program will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a newly constructed sidewalk on Windover Street onsite at 11a.m. on Friday, May 20. Windover Street is…

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AT&T makes donation to Plant it Forward SC

May 16, 2016

AT&T donated $10,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on May 13, 2016. Plant it Forward SC will provide relief funds specifically…

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Honoring a love for writing, reading & learning

May 16, 2016

Nominations Sought for Lucy Hampton Bostick Award . Do you know someone who has made a difference in the literary world? The Richland Library Friends want to hear from you.…

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‘Herd’ of Dallas buses arrives in Charleston

May 16, 2016

The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has purchased five 2003 NABI-brand buses from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). As part of an ongoing initiative to update the fleet, the…

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New CEO Ken Tamsin joins Southern Community Services’ homeowner association management team

May 16, 2016

Southern Community Services (SCS), a homeowner association management firm serving more than 160 communities across the Carolinas, including I’On, Park West and Hamlin Plantation in Charleston, Lake Carolina in Columbia…

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Three new national funders commit to 2017 Indie Grits: Visiones

May 16, 2016

Fresh off the 2016 festival, Indie Grits announced three new national funders have committed to support the 2017 festival and its theme Visiones. The National Association of Latino Arts and…

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Callison Tighe establishes perpetual scholarship at USC School of Law in honor of founder Mike Tighe

May 16, 2016

The Callison Tighe law firm announce the establishment of The Michael W. Tighe perpetual scholarship for select law students of the University of South Carolina School of Law. The scholarship…

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Columbia attorney William Witherspoon to lead SC Bar

May 16, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney William K. Witherspoon will be installed as the 2016-17 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 19, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…

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Columbia attorney William Witherspoon to lead SC Bar

May 16, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney William K. Witherspoon will be installed as the 2016-17 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 19, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…

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First ReWa Clean Water Challenge slated for next Tuesday

May 16, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Students from Fisher Middle School and Hughes Academy will be competing next week to win the inaugural ReWa Clean Water Challenge. The ReWa Clean Water Challenge is…

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Callison Tighe establishes perpetual scholarship at USC School of Law in honor of founder Mike Tighe

May 16, 2016

The Callison Tighe law firm announce the establishment of The Michael W. Tighe perpetual scholarship for select law students of the University of South Carolina School of Law. The scholarship…

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New CEO Ken Tamsin joins Southern Community Services’ homeowner association management team

May 16, 2016

Southern Community Services (SCS), a homeowner association management firm serving more than 160 communities across the Carolinas, including Lake Carolina in Columbia, Park West in Charleston and Foxwood Hills in…

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Three new national funders commit to 2017 Indie Grits: Visiones

May 16, 2016

Fresh off the 2016 festival, Indie Grits announced three new national funders have committed to support the 2017 festival and its theme Visiones. The National Association of Latino Arts and…

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Richland School District Two announces new principals

May 15, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland School District Two is proud to announce new principals for three elementary schools in the district. Stacey M. Franklin takes over as principal of Killian Elementary…

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Colliers International brokers sale of new office and distribution space for Welvista

May 13, 2016

Colliers International’s Tommy Johnson and Philip Vann brokered the sale transaction of 121 Greystone Boulevard, an approximately 16,000 square-foot office building. Johnson and Vann represented the buyer, Welvista, Inc., in…

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Anthony Sampedro wins SC Bar scholarship competition

May 13, 2016

The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) sponsored a video scholarship competition on Instagram* this spring called “My Voice. My Vote.” for South Carolina high school seniors. Blythewood High School…

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New neurointerventional suite opens at Palmetto Health Richland

May 13, 2016

Suite designed to give physicians most advanced technologies for treating neurovascular conditions Palmetto Health Richland has upgraded its neurointerventional suite, an operating room that provides neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists and their teams with…

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The fast casual conundrum: Fast casual restaurant entrées higher in calories than fast food

May 13, 2016

Dieters looking to cut calories may believe it’s best to pick a fast casual restaurant over a fast food chain, but new research from the University of South Carolina shows…

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St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation awards Cloak and Sword grant to Meals on Wheels program

May 13, 2016

Senior Resources received a $1,500 grant from the Cloak and Sword Fund of the St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will be used to…

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Bioblitz at Congaree National Park to feature wide range of activities

May 13, 2016

Friday, May 20 and Saturday May 21, 2016 A cast of characters will soon converge at Congaree National Park. Scientists, with binoculars in hand; students, gazing intently at the treetops;…

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Providence Hospitals introduces new name and identity

May 13, 2016

New logo underscores commitment to Catholic heritage, name reflects plans for future growth Providence Hospitals today announced that its name has changed to Providence Health. In addition to this name…

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Destination Riverbanks welcomes return of popular pinnipeds

May 13, 2016

Grand opening of Sea Lion Landing set for Thursday, June 9  . After seven years and great anticipation, California sea lions and harbor seals are making an incredible return to…

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The Mike and Thelma King Foundation donation to Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter

May 13, 2016

As a tribute to their lives and wishes, The Mike and Thelma King Foundation was formed after their passing, in September 2012. The foundation was established in their honor by…

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Science Center’s ‘Mr. Green’ to Retire May 22

May 12, 2016

After 36 years of teaching Spartanburg children about the wonders of science, John “Mr. Green” will retire from Spartanburg Science Center Sunday, May 22, 2016. The public is invited to…

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Katie Corley joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

May 12, 2016

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Katie Corley as a residential sales agent. Katie joins Coldwell Banker Caine with real estate experience in Colorado before returning to her hometown community in…

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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic raises $172,000 for 2,800 free patient visits during ninth annual golf invitational fundraiser

May 12, 2016

Longtime Johns Island resident Wayne Dubose credits Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC), a non-profit organization that provides free health care to uninsured, low income adults who live or work…

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Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch and Doug Hart Represented the Landlord in the Lease of Light Industrial Land in North Charleston, SC

May 12, 2016

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch and Doug Hart Represented the Landlord, Blue Bird Buildings, LLC in the Lease of approximately 6,080 SF situated of 2 Acres of Light Industrial…

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Nonprofit teams come together to explore the power of mindset in leadership

May 12, 2016

DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Leading Forward: The Mindset of the Nonprofit Leader,” part of…

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Turner Padget adds two attorneys as part of continued growth initiative

May 12, 2016

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the addition of Ryan Judd and Robert Kneece as associates. Judd joins the firm’s Business Transactions team and will be based in the…

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The Association of Corporate Counsel names Ogletree Deakins a 2016 ACC “Value Champion”

May 12, 2016

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has named Ogletree Deakins as a 2016 ACC Value Champion for the firm’s value-based fee arrangement with hhgregg. The arrangement, leveraging the tools in…

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Viva Holdings Group, Inc. launching operations in Berkeley County

May 12, 2016

New Development To Bring $28 Million Investment and 200 New Jobs   BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Viva Holdings Group, Inc., an international leader in the worldwide rubber and plastic recycling…

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Viva Holdings Group, Inc. launching operations in Berkeley County

May 12, 2016

New Development To Bring $28 Million Investment and 200 New Jobs   BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Viva Holdings Group, Inc., an international leader in the worldwide rubber and plastic recycling…

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Melissa Gladden ’99 honored with Charlotte Business Journal’s 2016 Women in Business Achievement Award

May 12, 2016

ROCK HILL, SC – The Charlotte Business Journal has honored Melissa Gladden ’99, South Carolina’s 2015 Small Business Person of the Year, as one of the 25 most influential women…

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Colliers International’s Philip Vann named to Woodberry Forest School Advisory Council

May 12, 2016

Philip Vann, a Brokerage Associate with Colliers International South Carolina, was elected to the Woodberry Forest School Advisory Council. The Advisory Council meets regularly to serve in an advisory capacity…

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SOCO and Spirit Communications form gigabit internet partnership

May 12, 2016

Initiative focused on catalyzing building a new platform to support tech, creative, and digital innovation. Today, a collaborative partnership was announced between Spirit Communications and SOCO, Inc. to provide gigabit…

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Richland County Council defends penny against state DOR assault

May 12, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Revenue has overstepped its legal authority in withholding the proceeds of a voter-approved penny sales tax from Richland County, and in the process has put…

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Sumter Moe’s Southwest Grill donates more than $7,000 to Shaw youth programs

May 12, 2016

Leading Southwest Fast-Casual Brand Raised Money Through a Pay What You Want Grand Opening Fundraiser Sumter’s first Moe’s Southwest Grill® has donated $7,329 to Shaw Air Force Base Youth Programs, a nonprofit organization…

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South Carolina insurance consumers one step closer to going paperless

May 12, 2016

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) commends the South Carolina Senate Banking and Insurance Committee for passing HB 3969, which will allow insurance policyholders to conduct policyholder transactions…

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St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation awards Cloak and Sword grant to Meals on Wheels program

May 12, 2016

Senior Resources received a $1,500 grant from the Cloak and Sword Fund of the St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will be used to…

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Nonprofit teams come together to explore the power of mindset in leadership

May 12, 2016

DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Leading Forward: The Mindset of the Nonprofit Leader,” part of…

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FATZ Cafe completes major renovation in Lexington

May 11, 2016

Updated layout celebrates heritage, enhances fun and casual atmosphere Individuals who visit the Lexington FATZ Cafe will be the first to experience the restaurant’s reenergized layout and offering. Guests can…

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Colliers International brokers multiple lease renewals at Synergy Executive Park

May 11, 2016

Campaign to reinvigorate the St. Andrews office park wins the renewed loyalty of current tenants Colliers International’s Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson represented the landlord in the renewals of two…

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