New councilmembers receive overview of County Government

January 9, 2017

Meetings with County departments held in advance of Council’s annual retreat Newly elected Richland County Councilmembers are attending a weeklong orientation in advance of this month’s annual Council retreat, which…

City of Cayce receives $5,000 energy efficiency grant

January 9, 2017

The City of Cayce announced that the City has received a $5,000 energy efficiency grant from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, Energy Office to purchase new LED lights for…

Hire boosts Nexsen Pruet’s economic development practice

January 9, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Attorney Morgan Crapps has joined Nexsen Pruet’s Economic Development Team in Columbia. She comes to the firm from the South Carolina Department of Commerce, where she was most…

Precision Tune Auto Care to open second Spartanburg location with new lobby concept

January 9, 2017

Precision Tune Auto Care, the one-stop-shop for routine vehicle maintenance and repair, will soon open its second location in Spartanburg. The new store will be located at 1854 E. Main…

New Hickory Tavern in Columbia to Host Job Fair January 10-14

January 9, 2017

Hickory Tavern Will Hire 90 Team Members; New Restaurant Slated to Open Late January Hickory Tavern®, the casually social neighborhood restaurant acclaimed for its sports passion, will be hosting a…

Moore Taylor names Riley partner and Williams joins the firm

January 9, 2017

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that it has named Ralph Nichols (Nick) Riley, Jr. a partner in the firm. Additionally, Moore Taylor has hired Justin T. Williams as an associate.…

CBRE’s Markus Kastenholz recognized as a 2016 Commercial Realtor® of the Year

January 9, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC – CBRE is proud to announce that Markus Kastenholz, First Vice President with CBRE was recognized by the National Association of REALTORS® in their National Commercial Awards Program.…

Medal of Honor recipients to headline Mullikin Law Carolina Cup 2017

January 9, 2017

Military heroes will participate in historic “staff ride” on eve of the race CAMDEN, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), and LT Michael E. Thornton,…

Medal of Honor recipients to headline Mullikin Law Carolina Cup 2017

January 9, 2017

Military heroes will participate in historic “staff ride” on eve of the race CAMDEN, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), and LT Michael E. Thornton,…

Moore Taylor names Riley partner and Williams joins the firm

January 9, 2017

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that it has named Ralph Nichols (Nick) Riley, Jr. a partner in the firm. Additionally, Moore Taylor has hired Justin T. Williams as an associate.…

Derrick Stubbs announces partner Michelle Z. Chapman, CPA

January 6, 2017

Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, a Columbia firm providing accounting, auditing, taxation and business consulting, announced the addition of Michelle Z. Chapman, CPA, as a partner in its consulting practice.…

NP Strategy expands into North Carolina

January 6, 2017

NP Strategy, the public relations firm affiliated with the Nexsen Pruet law firm, is expanding to serve a growing list of clients in the Carolinas. Leading the expansion are lawyer,…

Kimberly Hutcherson selected as new principal for Center for Achievement

January 6, 2017

At a special called board meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Superintendent Debbie Hamm and Superintendent-Elect Baron Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved Kimberly…

Womble Carlyle law firm will occupy nearly 9,000 square feet in the 122 Main Street tower

January 6, 2017

NAI Avant announced the newest lease at 1221 Main Street in Columbia, SC. Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP will occupy nearly 9,000 square feet (SF) of space in the…

Winter Storm Report as of 8:00 AM January 6, 2017

January 6, 2017

Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6…

Winter Storm Report as of 8:00 AM January 6, 2017

January 6, 2017

Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6…

Derrick Stubbs announces partner Michelle Z. Chapman, CPA

January 6, 2017

Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, a Columbia firm providing accounting, auditing, taxation and business consulting, announced the addition of Michelle Z. Chapman, CPA, as a partner in its consulting practice.…

Womble Carlyle law firm will occupy nearly 9,000 square feet in the 122 Main Street tower

January 6, 2017

NAI Avant announced the newest lease at 1221 Main Street in Columbia, SC. Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP will occupy nearly 9,000 square feet (SF) of space in the…

King Street Exit Ramp from I-26 to Close for Drainage Work

January 5, 2017

Construction on Phase 3 of the $146 million Spring/Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project has begun, and the work requires the closure of the exit ramp from I-26 eastbound to King Street,…

Submissions accepted for Charleston AMA 2017 Spark! Awards through January 31

January 5, 2017

Charleston-area marketing, creative and public relations professionals are encouraged to enter the 2017 Spark! Awards, hosted by the Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association. The deadline for entries is…

City of Columbia Special Municipal Election results

January 5, 2017

The City of Columbia Municipal Board of Canvassers (Municipal Election Commission) met on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. to certify the results of the Special Municipal Election held…

Columbia Chamber welcomes Henri E. Baskins as Executive Vice President

January 5, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber is excited to announce the newest addition to the team, Henri E. Baskins. Henri will serve as the Executive Vice President and provide managerial…

Hit the reset button on healthy eating: Sole Meunière

January 5, 2017

By Kay MacInnis   The holidays are over, so it’s time to hit the reset button – time to think about diet and exercise and what will work best with…

United Way of the Piedmont hires new Director of Marketing and Communications

January 5, 2017

SPARTANBURG, SC – United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announced that Alex Moore has joined the UWP staff as Director of Marketing and Communications. In this position, Moore will support…

Landmark Builders of SC hires Safety Manager

January 5, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders is pleased to announce that Pete Rubino has joined their team as Safety Manager. Pete will be responsible for day to day Safety Management Operations…

NARENCO constructing new solar projects in Orangeburg County

January 5, 2017

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – NARENCO (National Renewable Energy Corporation) will be constructing two new utility-scale solar farms in Orangeburg County. The projects are expected to bring $89.1 million in new…

NARENCO constructing new solar projects in Orangeburg County

January 5, 2017

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – NARENCO (National Renewable Energy Corporation) will be constructing two new utility-scale solar farms in Orangeburg County. The projects are expected to bring $89.1 million in new…

SAFE Federal Credit Union gives back more than $1 million to members

January 5, 2017

SAFE Federal Credit Union members received extra benefits December 31, 2016 when bonus dividends and loan interest rebates totaling more than $1 million were posted to accounts. Deposit accounts, including…

Senator Lindsey Graham sponsors Senate resolution condemning anit-Israel resolution passes by the United Nations

January 5, 2017

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) sponsored a Senate resolution objecting to passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, which rebuked close American ally Israel and deemed all Israeli…

Senator Lindsey Graham sponsors Senate resolution condemning anit-Israel resolution passes by the United Nations

January 5, 2017

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) sponsored a Senate resolution objecting to passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, which rebuked close American ally Israel and deemed all Israeli…

NC-based tire company expands into Summerville

January 5, 2017

NAI Avant announced it has assisted Colony Tire & Service (Colony Tire) in a ±4,800 square foot (SF) lease at 505 N. Gum Street in Summerville, for its premier South…

Landmark Builders of SC hires Safety Manager

January 5, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders is pleased to announce that Pete Rubino has joined their team as Safety Manager. Pete will be responsible for day to day Safety Management Operations…

SAFE Federal Credit Union gives back more than $1 million to members

January 5, 2017

SAFE Federal Credit Union members received extra benefits December 31, 2016 when bonus dividends and loan interest rebates totaling more than $1 million were posted to accounts. Deposit accounts, including…

William Means Real Estate reports record year of Charleston home sales

January 4, 2017

William Means Real Estate sold more than $198 million in Charleston area real estate in 2016, making it one of the company’s most successful years to date. The company also…

Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders

January 4, 2017

Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.855 per share payable on March 16, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business…

NAI Earle Furman closes on ±203,000 square foot industrial building

January 4, 2017

Hunter Garrett, CCIM, SIOR; John Staunton; and Tom Daniel, CCIM represented Southchase Investors 107, LLC in purchasing a 203,000 SF industrial building situated on ±25.9 acres at 107 Southchase Boulevard.…

Belk Fall for Greenville donates festival proceeds to local nonprofit organizations

January 4, 2017

Belk Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $39,550 to 12 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the efforts of those organizations who committed substantial…

Commerce Club announces new health and wellness series with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

January 4, 2017

Commerce Club, a member of the ClubCorp family of clubs, announced today that it will partner with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to develop a new program called Be…

Carolina Alliance Bank to form Holding Company

January 4, 2017

The Board of Directors of Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) announced its intent to form a bank holding company, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.  If approved, Carolina Alliance Bank will become…

Senator Lindsey Graham secures position on important Senate committees

January 4, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), at the start of the 115th Congress, announced he will continue to serve on four key Senate committees — Armed Services, Appropriations,…

Senator Lindsey Graham secures position on important Senate committees

January 4, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), at the start of the 115th Congress, announced he will continue to serve on four key Senate committees — Armed Services, Appropriations,…

Wyche adds to its roster of world-class attorneys

January 4, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche, P.A. has added four new attorneys to the firm as it expands to meet growing client needs. Michael Brearley, Camden Navarro Massingill, and Chris Schoen have…

Jeff Silver joins Blair Cato Pickren Casterline as Special Counsel

January 4, 2017

Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced today that Jeff Silver has joined the law firm as Special Counsel, where his practice will focus on real estate and creditor rights. Jeff…

Indie Grits to receive $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

January 4, 2017

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $30 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2017. Included…

2017 Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program accepting nominations

January 4, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program.  Middle school students who attend the public schools of Lexington One, Lexington/Richland Five and…

Michael Dorrington tapped as VP of Sales & Marketing at Electric Guard Dog

January 4, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Electric Guard Dog, the #1 Theft Deterrent Service™, and the market leading supplier of electric security fences in the U.S., announced the company has tapped Michael Dorrington…

William P. McElveen, Jr. re-elected Chairman of Adams and Reese Executive Committee

January 4, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – William P. “Bill” McElveen, Jr. has been re-elected to serve a second term as Chairman of the Adams and Reese Executive Committee in 2017. The six-partner Executive…

CMA Jazz and Chamber Concerts start 2017 on a high note

January 4, 2017

Friday, January 20, and Tuesday, January 31   At left: CMA Chamber Music on Main Artistic Director Edward Arron At right: CMA Jazz on Main Artistic Director Noel Freidline  …

Collins & Lacy, P.C. Multimedia Strategist to Chair Columbia Chapter of International Legal Marketing Organization

January 4, 2017

Collins & Lacy, P.C.  announced Paula Williamson, Multimedia Strategist at the firm, will be the 2017 Chair for the Legal Marketing Association Southeastern Chapter’s  (LMASE) Columbia Steering Committee, starting in…

Richardson Plowden names Riser and Thoensen as shareholders

January 4, 2017

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Caleb M. Riser and Joseph E. Thoensen have been named shareholders in the Firm. Riser joined Richardson Plowden in 2009. Thoensen joined…