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…

Duke University study finds hexavalent chromium is not from ash basins

October 26, 2016

  Duke Energy today issued the following statement regarding new research from Duke University that identified low levels of hexavalent chromium in many drinking water wells far from coal ash basins.…

New art gallery at Five Points to host opening celebration

October 26, 2016

Visual and repurposing artist Pamela Ann Vandervelde is excited about the opening of her new art gallery in Five Points. Located at 631 Harden Street, upstairs in Suites H and…

Fellow Amy Crockett, MD, wins $100,000 McNulty Prize for Liberty Fellowship Project improving birth outcomes

October 26, 2016

The Aspen Institute and Trustee Anne Welsh McNulty today announced Dr. Amy Crockett as the recipient of the ninth annual John P. McNulty Prize for her Liberty Fellowship project –…

Fellow Amy Crockett, MD, wins $100,000 McNulty Prize for Liberty Fellowship Project improving birth outcomes

October 26, 2016

The Aspen Institute and Trustee Anne Welsh McNulty today announced Dr. Amy Crockett as the recipient of the ninth annual John P. McNulty Prize for her Liberty Fellowship project –…

SC Bar offers free legal clinics in Columbia

October 26, 2016

Local attorneys to speak on a variety of legal issues The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor two free legal clinics in Columbia in November. The schedule is as…

Disaster Recovery Centers open in Florence and Marion Counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors

October 26, 2016

Disaster recovery centers are now open in Gresham and Lake City to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Florence County and Marion County centers will be open Monday…

Lenoir-Rhyne University to hold groundbreaking ceremony for OT Building on Columbia campus

October 26, 2016

Lenoir-Rhyne University has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Occupational Therapy Building on its Columbia campus in South Carolina. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 4 at 11 a.m.…

GSSM students to travel to national conference for microgravity competition

October 26, 2016

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that its first-ever Microgravity Club will be traveling to the American Society for Gravitational and Space…

Gov. Nikki Haley and CCCF celebrate $100,000 donation to one SC Relief Fund

October 26, 2016

Nucor Steel Boosts Hurricane Matthew Recovery Effort  Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by executives from Nucor Steel and representatives from the Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) to celebrate the…

City of Columbia’s 38th Annual Veterans Day Parade

October 26, 2016

Celebrate Veterans Day at the City of Columbia’s 38th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11. Known as one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day Parade, the event will…

Girl Scouts of South Carolina celebrate 100 years of changing the world

October 26, 2016

Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands and Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina are honoring the amazing work that Girl Scouts have done for the last century Please join…

Girl Scouts of South Carolina celebrate 100 years of changing the world

October 26, 2016

Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands and Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina are honoring the amazing work that Girl Scouts have done for the last century Please join…

Parker Poe helps EuWe Eugen Wexler U.S. Plastics expand Anderson County industrial investment

October 26, 2016

Attorneys with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP and economic development experts with Parker Poe Consulting have worked with EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics Inc. to expand its commitment to…

Parker Poe helps EuWe Eugen Wexler U.S. Plastics expand Anderson County industrial investment

October 26, 2016

Attorneys with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP and economic development experts with Parker Poe Consulting have worked with EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics Inc. to expand its commitment to…

GreenWood, Inc. reaches 4 million safe hours at West Virginia operations

October 26, 2016

GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider, recently celebrated 4 million safe hours at their West Virginia Operations (WVO) project based in South Charleston, West Virginia. This…

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

October 26, 2016

Sonoco (NYSE: SON), 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…

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

October 26, 2016

Sonoco (NYSE: SON), 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…

October 26, 2016

Son o c o (NYSE: SON), on e of th e lar g e s t dive r sifie d glob al pa c k a g i n g…

S.C. State Fair has record number of exhibitors compete in 2016 competitions

October 26, 2016

October 26, 2016 (Columbia, SC) – The South Carolina State Fair is excited to announce a record number of exhibitors competed at this year’s fair – 3,829 total! The fair…

City announces Purple Partnership during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 26, 2016

The City has announced a “Purple Partnership” in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the City Council meeting, held on October, 18th, Mayor Pro Tempore Tameika Isaac Devine acknowledged…

Saluda River Club wins HBASC’s 2016 Pinnacle Award for best community / subdivision of the year

October 26, 2016

On Friday, October 21 at the HBASC State Convention in Charleston, South Carolina, Saluda River Club, the most successful residential community in South Carolina located on the banks of the…

SC withholding tax ​tables are being updated for the first time in 25 years

October 26, 2016

Employers, payroll providers and tax professionals need to prepare for a big change in South Carolina taxes coming January 1, 2017. For the first time in 25 years, the South…

$900,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina

October 26, 2016

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $900,000 grant to increase and diversify apprenticeship in the state. This grant is…

$900,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina

October 26, 2016

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $900,000 grant to increase and diversify apprenticeship in the state. This grant is…

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation support South Carolina nonprofits with more than $360,000 in grants

October 26, 2016

Twenty-four South Carolina nonprofits have received more than $360,000 in funding as a result of grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. The funding will support hunger relief, healthy eating…

Legendary troupe Parsons Dance wows Midlands audiences with meaningful and classic performances

October 26, 2016

November 18 & 19 NYC-based company explodes into the Midlands with two performances featuring new and classic repertoire; offers workshops for dancers along autism spectrum A six-minute dance wherein the…