Gov. Nikki Haley, State Leaders, Crime Victims’ Advocates announce The Crime Victim Services Of South Carolina

November 3, 2016

Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson and victims advocates today announced the formation of the Crime Victim Services of South Carolina. In an effort to improve services for crime…

Tenth Annual Every Senior Counts luncheon raises funds and awareness for local seniors in need

November 3, 2016

Nearly 300 friends and supporters of Senior Resources “stepped up to the plate” at Spirit Communications Park for the 10th Annual Every Senior Counts fundraiser luncheon. With the Columbia Fireflies…

Fatz Cafe salutes Veterans and Active Military with free Calabash Chicken on Veterans Day

November 3, 2016

Servicemen and women are invited to enjoy a complimentary World Famous Calabash Chicken® entrée on November 11th Fatz Cafe will again extend an invitation to all Veterans and Active Military…

Spirax Sarco launches the TD46M range of thermodynamic steam traps

November 3, 2016

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the TD46M range of ASME 600 thermodynamic steam traps which includes the UTDS46M, TDS46M…

ERG Payroll & HR hosts culture summit

November 3, 2016

ERG Payroll & HR Enlists “SC Best Places to Work” Execs to Educate Local Businesses on “How to Create an Awesome Workplace” ERG Payroll & HR is partnering with industry…

Two team members of Spherion Staffing achieve Social Talent Black Belt status

November 3, 2016

Spherion Staffing of Greater Columbia announced that two members of the company have recently received the Social Talent Black Belt Certification designation. Pam Bleakley and Kristy Royer each took the…

Southern First Bank announces executive promotions

November 3, 2016

Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…

Complete Public Relations takes home four Marcom Awards

November 3, 2016

Complete Public Relations was honored with two Gold Awards and two Honorable Mentions in the 2016 Marcom Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. There were…

Chun Named Chief Implementer for IT Consulting Firm EDTS

November 3, 2016

Noted executive advisor and management consultant Judy Boyle Chun has been named Chief Implementer at EDTS, the fast-growing information technology consulting firm providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced…

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP ranked in 46 practice areas by U.S. News and Best Lawyers – 2017 “Best Law Firms”

November 3, 2016

U.S. News and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in their 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. “We are proud that our attorneys are…

Habitat Greenwood relocates ReStore to Uptown neighborhood

November 3, 2016

On Wednesday, Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity opened the doors of their newly relocated ReStore in Greenwood’s Uptown neighborhood, bringing Habitat’s daily operations closer to the communities they serve. The…

Infinity Marketing wins 11 MarCom awards

November 3, 2016

Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing and advertising agency in Greenville, SC, has been recognized by the 2016 International Competition for Marketing and Communication Professionals with 11 awards for creativity in…

Chun named Chief Implementer for IT consulting firm EDTS

November 3, 2016

Noted executive advisor and management consultant Judy Boyle Chun has been named Chief Implementer at EDTS, the fast-growing information technology consulting firm providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced…

ERG Payroll & HR hosts culture summit

November 3, 2016

ERG Payroll & HR Enlists “SC Best Places to Work” Execs to Educate Local Businesses on “How to Create an Awesome Workplace” ERG Payroll & HR is partnering with industry…

Southern First Bank announces executive promotions

November 3, 2016

Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…

Spirax Sarco launches the TD46M range of thermodynamic steam traps

November 3, 2016

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the TD46M range of ASME 600 thermodynamic steam traps which includes the UTDS46M, TDS46M…

Two team members of Spherion Staffing achieve Social Talent Black Belt status

November 3, 2016

Spherion Staffing of Greater Columbia announced that two members of the company have recently received the Social Talent Black Belt Certification designation. Pam Bleakley and Kristy Royer each took the…

Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education

November 2, 2016

SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…

Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education

November 2, 2016

SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…

Developers explore market opportunities as asking rates hit record high in both the industrial and office sectors

November 2, 2016

CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the office and industrial commercial real estate sectors in the Charleston market. The Charleston market is experiencing a tremendous amount of…

The McKay Firm named to national Best Law Firm list

November 2, 2016

The McKay Firm announced that the firm has received recognition in U.S News & World Report’s and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” publication for 2017. The publication is considered to be one…

The McKay Firm named to national Best Law Firm list

November 2, 2016

The McKay Firm announced that the firm has received recognition in U.S News & World Report’s and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” publication for 2017. The publication is considered to be one…

Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy

November 2, 2016

CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…

Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy

November 2, 2016

CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…

South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award sponsored by Aflac, to be presented at EdVenture’s FROST Gala

November 2, 2016

Gregg and Peggy Nibert to be Honored in January EdVenture will honor South Carolinians Gregg and Peggy Nibert as recipients of the South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award at…

Congressman John Lewis to speak at USC’s December commencement

November 2, 2016

Congressman John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement for more than five decades, will be the guest speaker at the University of South Carolina’s winter commencement exercises Dec.…

Palmetto Health Foundation announces new board members

November 2, 2016

Palmetto Health Foundation announced the following new board members.   Palmetto Health Foundation Board Dee Bennett, Community Volunteer Eleanor Clark, B & E Enterprises Dan D’Alberto, Gray Fox Strategic Ben…

Ray Tanner Foundation launches new website

November 2, 2016

The Ray Tanner Foundation launched its new website Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. In addition, Karen Tanner announced the foundation’s new spring event, which rounds out the four-pronged approach to serving…

Smithfield’s nationwide Helping Hungry Homes Tour celebrates 300th milestone donation by providing more than 100,000 servings of protein to Harvest Hope Food Bank

November 2, 2016

Smithfield Continues Eight-City Milestone Tour During Which Company Will Donate Nearly One Million Servings of Protein Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes campaign partnered with IGA and KJ’s Market this morning to provide…

Smithfield’s nationwide Helping Hungry Homes Tour celebrates 300th milestone donation by providing more than 100,000 servings of protein to Harvest Hope Food Bank

November 2, 2016

Smithfield Continues Eight-City Milestone Tour During Which Company Will Donate Nearly One Million Servings of Protein   Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes campaign partnered with IGA and KJ’s Market this morning to…

MTC’s Suzette Senn selected as president of national organization

November 2, 2016

Community College Business Officers (CCBO) has elected Suzette Senn, Midlands Technical College Director of Accounting Services, as the organization’s president for the 2016-2017 year.  CCBO is a national organization that…

South State Bank announces disaster recovery programs

November 2, 2016

South State Bank will provide assistance to individuals affected by Hurricane Matthew by introducing new disaster recovery programs for customers. The Disaster Relief Personal Loan and Catastrophe Savings Account (CSA)…

Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new Director of Membership

November 2, 2016

The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Adam DeLoach has been named Director of Membership, effective November 1. Prior to joining the Greater Lexington Chamber, DeLoach worked as the…

Marc Connelly joins real estate law firm, McDonnell and Associates, PA

November 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Marc Connelly, EVP of Business Development, joins the McDonnell and Associates, PA team. With nearly thirty years of experience in real estate transactions, Connelly is a welcomed…

Colliers Report: The Post-Panamax Era Has Arrived

November 2, 2016

Colliers Research & Forecast Report: Q3-2016 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The first post-Panamax ship travelled through the Panama Canal Expansion. The Richland County Transportation Improvement Program (CTIP) will improve roads…

Mix and mingle, wine, dine and shop at Annual Vista Lights, Nov. 17

November 2, 2016

The 31st annual Vista Lights, the Congaree Vista’s signature open house, kicks off the holiday season on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, from 5-10 p.m. with artistic performances, live music, dancing,…

Collins & Lacy named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

November 2, 2016

Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2017 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm earned…

Collins & Lacy named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

November 2, 2016

Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2017 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm earned…

Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for sixth consecutive year

November 2, 2016

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has been named a “Law Firm…

Fisher Phillips Columbia office receives Tier 1 Rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

November 2, 2016

The Columbia office of Fisher Phillips has received “Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings” for Employment Law, Labor Law, Labor and Employment Litigation, and ERISA Litigation by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.…

Nimai Garrett invited to attend award-winning PhD Project Conference

November 2, 2016

The PhD Project, an award-winning program to create diversity in management, founded by the KPMG Foundation, the lead funder of the program announces that Nimai Garrett, a resident of Columbia,…

Sonoco acquires Plastic Packaging Inc.

November 2, 2016

Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has acquired Plastic Packaging Inc. (PPI), a privately held Hickory, N.C.-based flexible packaging company. Founded in 1957, PPI specializes in…

Fisher Phillips Columbia office receives Tier 1 Rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

November 2, 2016

The Columbia office of Fisher Phillips has received “Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings” for Employment Law, Labor Law, Labor and Employment Litigation, and ERISA Litigation by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.…

Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new Director of Membership

November 2, 2016

The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Adam DeLoach has been named Director of Membership, effective November 1. Prior to joining the Greater Lexington Chamber, DeLoach worked as the…

Marc Connelly joins real estate law firm, McDonnell and Associates, PA

November 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Marc Connelly, EVP of Business Development, joins the McDonnell and Associates, PA team. With nearly thirty years of experience in real estate transactions, Connelly is a welcomed…

Mix and mingle, wine, dine and shop at Annual Vista Lights, Nov. 17

November 2, 2016

The 31st annual Vista Lights, the Congaree Vista’s signature open house, kicks off the holiday season on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, from 5-10 p.m. with artistic performances, live music, dancing,…

Spirit Communications Park rated the No. 1 ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League

November 1, 2016

After just one season, Stadium Journey rated the home of the Columbia Fireflies the best ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League. Spirit Communications Park also landed in the top…

Zoo partnership helps get to the heart of gorilla condition

November 1, 2016

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is offering a rare look into the specialized healthcare of exotic animals with a partnership intended to enhance the well-being of one of the Zoo’s male…

Richardson Plowden selected as a 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report

November 1, 2016

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2016 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received a Metropolitan First-Tier…

Richardson Plowden selected as a 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report

November 1, 2016

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2016 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received a Metropolitan First-Tier…