MUSC and SC Technical College System sign agreement promising more access and affordability for South Carolina students

November 14, 2016

MUSC and the SC Technical College System signed a historical memorandum of understanding designed to increase access to higher education for students across the state and provide a cost-effective alternative…

SCSBA names Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission Champion for Public Education

November 14, 2016

The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) with a Champions for Public Education Award on Monday, November 14, during the School District…

Winthrop Named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Schools List

November 14, 2016

Winthrop University has earned a place on Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Schools List for the institution’s exceptional service to veterans. Winthrop will be showcased with other 2017 Military Friendly®…

Callison Tighe expands Estate Planning Team with two new partners

November 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe & Robinson’s Tax & Estate Planning, Probate & Trusts practice area is growing with the addition of two new partners, Wm. Bert Brannon and W.…

Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes Erin Johnson as new Vice President for Community Investment

November 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Erin Johnson has joined Central Carolina Community Foundation in the newly created position of Vice President for Community Investment. In this new position, Johnson will lead the…

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology has Representative in AAO Leadership Development Program XIXI, Class of 2017

November 14, 2016

Scott K. Schultz, MD, was recognized at AAO 2016 in Chicago for his selection to the Academy’s Leadership Development Program XIX, Class of 2017. Scott K. Schultz, MD, nominated by…

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology has Representative in AAO Leadership Development Program XIXI, Class of 2017

November 13, 2016

Scott K. Schultz, MD, was recognized at AAO 2016 in Chicago for his selection to the Academy’s Leadership Development Program XIX, Class of 2017. Scott K. Schultz, MD, nominated by…

Ogletree Deakins mourns the passing of firm founder J. Hamilton Stewart, III

November 12, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – It is with great sadness that we report the passing of firm founder, friend, and colleague J. Hamilton (Jimmie) Stewart, III. Jimmie, 73, made our firm his…

Ogletree Deakins mourns the passing of firm founder J. Hamilton Stewart, III

November 12, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – It is with great sadness that we report the passing of firm founder, friend, and colleague J. Hamilton (Jimmie) Stewart, III. Jimmie, 73, made our firm his…

Todd & Moore gives more than $1,000 to the 26th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon

November 12, 2016

Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…

Todd & Moore gives more than $1,000 to the 26th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon

November 12, 2016

Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…

Support the Nickelodeon Theatre and media education at fundraiser at The War Mouth

November 11, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater at 1607 Main Street, will raise funds for its Helen Hill Media Education Center (HHMEC) through…

The Beach Company breaks ground on new Columbia development

November 11, 2016

The Beach Company, headquartered in Charleston, announced plans to begin construction on Sola Station to complete the final phase of its CanalSide neighborhood in downtown Columbia, S.C. Sola Station, named…

South Carolinians invited to shine a green light for veterans this Veterans Day

November 11, 2016

Walmart shows additional support by hiring more than 3,900 Veterans In SC Walmart has launched the 2016 Greenlight a Vet campaign and is asking all South Carolinians to join the…

South Carolinians invited to shine a green light for veterans this Veterans Day

November 11, 2016

Walmart shows additional support by hiring more than 3,900 Veterans In SC Walmart has launched the 2016 Greenlight a Vet campaign and is asking all South Carolinians to join the…

Support the Nickelodeon Theatre and media education at fundraiser at The War Mouth

November 11, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater at 1607 Main Street, will raise funds for its Helen Hill Media Education Center (HHMEC) through…

Duke Energy joins U.S. and Canadian utilities to protect customers from utility scammers

November 10, 2016

Gas and electric utility companies across the country and Canada are joining forces to protect customers from the long-running scam targeting customers of utility service providers. The utility collaboration, Utilities…

‘Relentless’ mechanical engineer receives Hitachi fellowship

November 10, 2016

A highly accomplished doctoral candidate who has been described as relentless in the lab and has studied under a high-ranking engineer in India’s Department of Science and Technology is the…

Columbia Empowerment Zone receives Excellence in Economic Development Award

November 10, 2016

The Columbia Empowerment Zone Inc. recently received a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2016 project in the category of Economic Development Week from the International Economic Development…

Amazon donates 700 smoke alarms to local fire departments

November 10, 2016

Representatives from Amazon recently donated 700 smoke alarms to the Lexington County Fire Service and several other Midlands fire departments, which will be installed in local residences. The smoke alarms…

Thorne Research establishing headquarters and manufacturing operations in Berkeley County

November 10, 2016

Nutritional Supplement Company Investing $35 Million and Creating 330 Jobs in Berkeley County Thorne Research, Inc., a privately-held nutritional supplement manufacturing company, will be constructing a new manufacturing facility and…

Jessica Shipman of Southern Community Services named Park West Community General Manager

November 10, 2016

Jessica Shipman of South Community Services (SCS), the Carolinas’ leading homeowner association management firm, has been named General Manager of Park West, a community managed by SCS in Mt. Pleasant,…

DEW is putting veterans to work

November 10, 2016

Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…

DEW is putting veterans to work

November 10, 2016

Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…

Columbia College reduces tuition by nearly $10,000

November 10, 2016

Columbia Colleges reduces tuition cost while increasing quality of outcomes Columbia College announced it will reduce its tuition price to $19,500, a decrease of nearly $10,000 from the current tuition…

Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital teams up with Columbia Fireflies to promote reading and literacy through the Fireflies Reading Program

November 10, 2016

Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, as an advocate for children’s health and development, has teamed up to with the Columbia Fireflies as the lead sponsor of their Reading Program. The Fireflies…

Lights before Christmas sets the pace for holiday cheer

November 10, 2016

Zoo to Unwrap Annual Christmas Festival with 5K to Benefit Wildlife Conservation Race over to Riverbanks for Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the…

County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director

November 10, 2016

After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…

SAFE Light the Night Walkers generate over $10,500 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

November 10, 2016

SAFE Federal Credit Union and its employees generated more than $10,500 in donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the society’s October 27 Light the Night Walk here.  …

Adams and Reese ranked in 18 national practice areas, 155 metropolitan practice areas on 2017 “Best Law Firms” list

November 10, 2016

Adams and Reese had 18 practice areas ranked nationally among Top Tier practice areas and 155 practice areas ranked among metropolitan areas in the newly released 2017 “Best Law Firms”…

Five Points Association presents: The tribute to Colonel Jack Van Loan in Centennial Plaza

November 10, 2016

Five Points, Columbia’s original village neighborhood, has begun its next 100 years with the continuation of Centennial projects and beautification efforts in 2016. The Five Points Association and its gracious…

Leaphart Elementary School students partner with Leeza’s Care Connection

November 10, 2016

November recognizes National Family Caregivers Month.  To help celebrate this event, fourth and fifth grade girls in the mentoring program known as the “Girls of LEAP” at Leaphart Elementary School…

OneMain Holdings, Inc. expanding York County operations

November 10, 2016

Financial services company bringing 175 jobs to Fort Mill, S.C. . OneMain Holdings, Inc., a leading consumer finance company, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The expansion is…

OneMain Holdings, Inc. expanding York County operations

November 10, 2016

Financial services company bringing 175 jobs to Fort Mill, S.C. . OneMain Holdings, Inc., a leading consumer finance company, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The expansion is…

Harris Pillow Supply growing Beaufort County operations

November 10, 2016

Family-run pillow manufacturer investing $2.1 million to expand Harris Pillow Supply, a family-run pillow manufacturer based out of Beaufort County, is expanding its existing operations. The expansion is projected to…

Harris Pillow Supply growing Beaufort County operations

November 10, 2016

Family-run pillow manufacturer investing $2.1 million to expand Harris Pillow Supply, a family-run pillow manufacturer based out of Beaufort County, is expanding its existing operations. The expansion is projected to…

Walk with a ranger at your local city park

November 10, 2016

Grab your family and friends and see how much fun learning can be! The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free ranger-guided walks during the month of…

Study shows strong data for Spartanburg tourism

November 10, 2016

A research report on marketing shines new light as to why people are spending tourism dollars in Spartanburg County, and that marketing and promotional efforts produce a robust return on…

Adams and Reese ranked in 18 national practice areas, 155 metropolitan practice areas on 2017 “Best Law Firms” list

November 10, 2016

Adams and Reese had 18 practice areas ranked nationally among Top Tier practice areas and 155 practice areas ranked among metropolitan areas in the newly released 2017 “Best Law Firms”…

County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director

November 10, 2016

After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…

SAFE Light the Night Walkers generate over $10,500 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

November 10, 2016

SAFE Federal Credit Union and its employees generated more than $10,500 in donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the society’s October 27 Light the Night Walk here.  …

Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the 8th Annual Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ Largest Indie Craft Fair

November 10, 2016

Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, announces the list of nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods – from across the Southeast and beyond – who will…

Charleston based retailer Palmetto Moon sells majority interest to Topspin Partners

November 9, 2016

Robert and Karen Webster, Founders of Palmetto Moon, announced this week that Topspin Partners has acquired a majority interest in Palmetto Moon, a specialty retailer in the Lifestyle Merchandising segment…

Disaster recovery centers open in Charleston and Jasper Counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors

November 9, 2016

Disaster recovery centers are now open in North Charleston and Ridgeland to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Charleston and Jasper County centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…

SeamonWhiteside expanding into Summerville

November 9, 2016

SeamonWhiteside (SW+) opened its doors more than 30 years ago in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with a vision to be the leader in the state for landscape architecture and civil engineering. In 2002, SW+…

Green Cloud Technologies grows its Plant-a-Tree initiative

November 9, 2016

Green Cloud Technologies, an employee-owned, cloud solutions provider (CSP) based in Greenville, SC, has achieved a major milestone in its “Plant-a-Tree” environmental initiative by planting more than 5,000 trees in…

County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director

November 9, 2016

After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…

Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County

November 9, 2016

Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…

Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County

November 9, 2016

Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…

Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions

November 9, 2016

Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for October of 2016: Sales Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM and…