Significant progress made in SC Behavioral Health Services and Supports

October 29, 2016

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) released the first annual Progress Report presenting a status update on each recommendation from May 2015’s Behavioral Health Taskforce report,…

Caldwell Commercial employee passes state and national SC Real Estate Exam

October 28, 2016

Caldwell Commercial announced that their tenant services coordinator, Katie Chinlund passed the SC Real Estate Salesperson State and National Exams. Congratulations Katie! Caldwell Commercial offers real estate services for the…

Fisher Phillips welcomes new attorney to Columbia office

October 28, 2016

Fisher Phillips announced the addition of attorney Liane Dublinski to the Columbia office. She joined the firm on September 6. Dublinski practices management-side labor and employment law. She graduated magna…

Fisher Phillips welcomes new attorney to Columbia office

October 28, 2016

Fisher Phillips announced the addition of attorney Liane Dublinski to the Columbia office. She joined the firm on September 6. Dublinski practices management-side labor and employment law. She graduated magna…

One Columbia announces 2016 recipient of Morrison Visionary Award

October 27, 2016

One Columbia for Arts and History announced Mr. Terrance Henderson, theatre and dance artist and arts educator, as the recipient of the 2016 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The award…

Columbia College presents the 2016 Annual Campus Tour of Dance and Art Friday, October 28th and Saturday 29th

October 27, 2016

The Columbia College Campus Tour of Dance and Art is a choreographed, inter-active walking tour that moves to different venues across the campus where attendees view showcases of live performance…

Adams leads M&G Team in Walk for Life

October 27, 2016

Murphy & Grantland, P.A. attorney and breast cancer survivor, Alice Adams, sponsored a team which participated in the recently completed “2016 Palmetto Health Foundation’s Walk for Life and Famously Hot…

John F. Kuppens of South Carolina named President-Elect of 22,000-Member DRI

October 27, 2016

Partner in Firm of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP On October 22nd, John F. Kuppens of Columbia, SC became President-Elect of DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar at the…

Five Points Rotarian Nancy Moody receives The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service

October 27, 2016

Five Points Rotary Club member Nancy Moody received The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service from District 7770 Past District Governor Rod Funderburk. The Citation for Meritorious Service recognizes individual…

The District Five community raises over 268,000 food items for Snack Packs program

October 27, 2016

In a continued effort to make sure no child is hungry, Lexington-Richland School District Five’s partnership with the Snack Packs program has been a tremendous success. Through its partnership with…

Ridgeway receives $25,000 economic development grant from the Municipal Association of SC

October 27, 2016

The Town of Ridgeway is one of eight cities and towns across the state that has been awarded a Hometown Economic Development Grant by the Municipal Association of South Carolina. …

$5000 prize entry deadline extended to Nov. 4 for EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2016 Ideas Contest

October 27, 2016

Sponsored by Nephron Pharmaceuticals The deadline has been extended to Nov. 4 for local innovators and entrepreneurs to enter EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest, sponsored by Nephron Pharmaceuticals: http://engenuitysc.com/ignite/ignite-ideas-contest. Any…

Local 13+ year financial services veteran launches Modern Family Asset Management

October 27, 2016

Johnathan Stackhouse has affiliated with one of LPL Financials Largest Hybrid RIA’s, Good Life Advisors. Johnathan brings with him more than 13 years of experience working with local banks NBSC…

Denny’s Chief Marketing Officer John Dillon to present at Endeavor’s November Collaborators & Cocktails networking event

October 27, 2016

Ad Age Media Maven to share how “America’s Diner” leveraged digital strategies to engage millennials without losing focus of its core identity Endeavor, a membership-based co-working community for independent companies…

Inez Tenenbaum joins Wyche

October 27, 2016

Inez Tenenbaum, former Chairman of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and former South Carolina State Superintendent of Education, has joined Wyche, P.A. Tenenbaum will focus her practice…

Greenville New Markets Opportunity II appoints NMTC Manager

October 27, 2016

Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by Tax Advantage Group and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has hired Doris B. Shellhorse…

South Carolina is ready for business with access to the fastest internet available in the nation

October 27, 2016

“GigUP South Carolina” Lays Groundwork for Expanding Economic Development Privately owned Spirit Communications with its member-owners of South Carolina-based telecom companies announced the kick-off of their “GigUP South Carolina” campaign.…

South Carolina is ready for business with access to the fastest internet available in the nation

October 27, 2016

“GigUP South Carolina” Lays Groundwork for Expanding Economic Development Privately owned Spirit Communications with its member-owners of South Carolina-based telecom companies announced the kick-off of their “GigUP South Carolina” campaign.…

$5000 prize entry deadline extended to Nov. 4 for EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2016 Ideas Contest

October 27, 2016

Sponsored by Nephron Pharmaceuticals The deadline has been extended to Nov. 4 for local innovators and entrepreneurs to enter EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest, sponsored by Nephron Pharmaceuticals: http://engenuitysc.com/ignite/ignite-ideas-contest. Any…

Inez Tenenbaum joins Wyche

October 27, 2016

Inez Tenenbaum, former Chairman of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and former South Carolina State Superintendent of Education, has joined Wyche, P.A. Tenenbaum will focus her practice…

Local 13+ year financial services veteran launches Modern Family Asset Management

October 27, 2016

Johnathan Stackhouse has affiliated with one of LPL Financials Largest Hybrid RIA’s, Good Life Advisors. Johnathan brings with him more than 13 years of experience working with local banks NBSC…

Stable market activity attracts investors and tenants demonstrate requirement for modern space

October 27, 2016

CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the office commercial real estate market in the Columbia market. The Columbia office market is still exhibiting growth with 14 consecutive…

Angolan Colobus Monkey born at Greenville Zoo

October 26, 2016

The Greenville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of yet another new member of the zoo family – an Angolan colobus monkey. Animal care staff discovered the baby in the early…

GHS physician, CenteringPregnancy program recognized with $100K McNulty Prize

October 26, 2016

Dr. Amy Crockett, a maternal-fetal medicine physician with Greenville Health System, was named the winner of the prestigious John P. McNulty Prize for her leadership in reducing preterm births in…

Christmastime is Nunsense Time at The Footlight Players

October 26, 2016

It is Christmastime at Mount Saint Helen’s School, and The Little Sisters of Hoboken are about to put on their annual Christmas program, a ballet based on “The Nutcracker” starring…

J.K. Gourdin Elementary receives $5,600 through Rack Room Shoes that fit

October 26, 2016

J.K. Gourdin Elementary School, located at 1649 Highway 45 in Pineville, received a $5,600 Rack Room Shoes That Fit award for the third year in a row. “I am overwhelmed…

Dr. Jermaine Whirl hired as vice president at Greenville Technical College

October 26, 2016

Dr. Jermaine Whirl has joined the Greenville Technical College (GTC) staff as vice president of Economic Development and Corporate Training. A South Carolina native, he began his postsecondary education at…

Prysmian Group makes $14M investment in optical cable organization

October 26, 2016

Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will invest approximately $14M between 2016 and 2018 in its optical cable division. Vice President of the…

CU-ICAR One Research Drive ribbon cutting

October 26, 2016

LS3P congratulates the Clemson University Land Stewardship Foundation, who celebrated the opening of the new One Research Drive building with a ribbon cutting on October 25, 2016.  This four- story,…

BCSD students show strong performance on state testing

October 26, 2016

The South Carolina State Department of Education released each district’s state assessment scores on Tuesday, October 18.   Results showed Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students outperformed students across the state…

Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2016

October 26, 2016

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the third…

Disaster recovery centers open in Dorchester and Williamsburg counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors

October 26, 2016

Disaster recovery centers are now open in Kingstree and Summerville to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Dorchester County and Williamsburg County centers will be open Monday through…

Disaster recovery centers open in Dorchester and Williamsburg counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors

October 26, 2016

Disaster recovery centers are now open in Kingstree and Summerville to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Dorchester County and Williamsburg County centers will be open Monday through…

TD Charitable Foundation supports the Urban League of the Upstate with donation

October 26, 2016

The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $10,000 to the Urban League of the Upstate as part…

Public assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties

October 26, 2016

Eight additional counties were approved for all categories of Public Assistance to help them recover from the Hurricane Matthew, including: Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw, Marlboro and Richland. This assistance from…

Public assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties

October 26, 2016

Eight additional counties were approved for all categories of Public Assistance to help them recover from the Hurricane Matthew, including: Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw, Marlboro and Richland. This assistance from…

Ashley Rogers named CresCom Bank’s Assistant Branch Manager/Bank Officer for its Summerville Branch

October 26, 2016

CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, is pleased to name Ashley Rogers assistant branch manager/ bank officer for its Summerville branch. Rogers began her career with CresCom Bank…

Quarterly earnings grow 37 ercent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. third quarter performance best in company’s history

October 26, 2016

These figures represent the company’s best quarterly performance in its nine-year history, and a 37.1 percent increase in net income when compared to the third quarter 2015. Net income for…

Central Carolina Technical College Foundation hosts sixth annual Golf Tournament

October 26, 2016

Over 80 golfers registered to participate in the 6th Annual Central Carolina Technical College Foundation Golf Tournament held Friday, October 21 at Sunset Country Club. The generous support of approximately…

Court grants final approval of Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” class settlement program for 2-0 liter vehicles

October 26, 2016

U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Breyer of the Northern District of California issued a decision approving the settlement program for people who owned or leased a Volkswagen or Audi 2.0-liter…

DHEC and BCN partners working together to help more women access breast cancer screenings

October 26, 2016

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to a close, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Best Chance Network (BCN) are taking this opportunity to remind…

DHEC and BCN partners working together to help more women access breast cancer screenings

October 26, 2016

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to a close, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Best Chance Network (BCN) are taking this opportunity to remind…

Sonoco names John Florence Corporate Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary

October 26, 2016

Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has named John Florence its Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.  In this new position, Florence reports to Sonoco’s President and…

Folly Beach Goes Green

October 26, 2016

Folly Beach made history when City Council passed a new ordinance banning specific items that raise a potential risk to the environment and its inhabitants. Beachgoers will no longer be…

United Community Banks, Inc. announces third quarter earnings

October 26, 2016

Diluted earnings per share up 33 percent to 36 cents from third quarter 2015 Excluding merger-related charges, diluted operating EPS up 18 percent to 39 cents Return on assets of…

iDrive Greenville promotes minority to its highest leadership position

October 26, 2016

Consumer-driven car buying company continues to brake the mold promoting Kimberly French to General Manager. iDrive Greenville, innovators in custom order, pre-owned car buying, continues to change the automotive game…

CBRE Brokers sale/leaseback of Boy Scouts of America Coastal Carolina Council headquarters

October 26, 2016

CBRE Group, Inc. has arranged the sale of the Coastal Carolina Council of the Boys Scouts of America headquarters located at 1025 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael…

Duke Energy Renewables signs services pact with Deepwater Wind for its Block Island Wind Farm

October 26, 2016

Duke Energy’s Renewable Control Center will provide remote services for first U.S. offshore wind farm The Renewable Control Center supports 4,500 MW of U.S. renewables Duke Energy Renewables today announced…

Lexington County Sandhills Collection and Recycling Center announce temporary closure

October 26, 2016

  The County of Lexington Department of Solid Waste announces a temporary closure of the Sandhills Collection and Recycling Center, located at 3241 Charleston Highway, as construction at the site…

Stable market activity attracts investors and tenants demonstrate requirement for modern space

October 26, 2016

CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the office commercial real estate market in the Columbia market. The Columbia office market is still exhibiting growth with 14 consecutive…