$613,000 in proceeds raised at 26th Walk for Life and NEW Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K, 10K

October 26, 2016

Proceeds stay in our community at Palmetto Health Breast Center On Saturday, Oct. 22, more than 7,000 walkers and runners filled Spirit Communications Park at the 26th Walk for Life and inaugural…

Historic Columbia’s Remembering Columbia series returns to explore the capital city’s military history

October 26, 2016

Series offers an in-depth look at Columbia’s ties to the nation’s military legacy . Historic Columbia’s Remembering Columbia series returns in November for a three-part installment that will provide an insider’s look…

FinTrust presents the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Owners Forum

October 26, 2016

FinTrust Investment Advisors is the presenting sponsor of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Owners Forum. The bimonthly forum provides small business owners with the opportunity to enhance their…

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…

District Five teacher named SBEA Middle School Teacher of the Year

October 25, 2016

IRMO, SC – Michelle Isenhower, a Career and Technology Education teacher at Chapin Intermediate and Chapin Middle School, was named the 2016 Southern Business Education Association (SBEA) Middle School Teacher…

Richland County issues notice to proceed to contractor for more than one hundred resurfacing projects

October 25, 2016

Several Richland County roadways will receive a facelift now that the Richland Penny Program has issued a Notice to Proceed to Lane Construction to resurface roads listed under the program.…

CINÉCOLA/Tournées Film Festival 2016 which opens with screening of acclaimed documentary HUMAN

October 25, 2016

CinéCola, the Columbia Community French and Francophone Film Festival, in tandem with the Tournées Film Festival, kicks off its 2016 event with a special screening of HUMAN, the highly acclaimed…

USC Theatre program presents “insanely” funny comedy Così at Longstreet November 11-19

October 25, 2016

The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present Louis Nowra’s hit Australian comedy, Così, November 11-19at Longstreet Theatre. Show times for Così are 8pm, Wednesdays through Saturdays,…

Patrick to lead sales & marketing at Southeastern IT firm EDTS

October 25, 2016

Veteran Southeastern marketing and business development professional Sam Patrick has joined the leadership team at EDTS, a leading information technology consulting firm that provides managed I.T. services, network security and…

Woodlands at Furman to hold sixth annual holiday fair

October 25, 2016

The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Thursday, November 10, as 50 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community at…

Sowell Gray welcomes Jasmine Smith as a new associate

October 25, 2016

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC proudly announces Jasmine Smith has joined the firm as an associate. Jasmine graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2012,…

Congaree Vista Guild launches new website

October 25, 2016

The Congaree Vista Guild, the membership organization for business and property owners, as well as residents, art galleries and museums in the Vista, has launched its new website, VistaColumbia.com. The…

Southern First reports results reported third quarter of 2016

October 25, 2016

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

James B. Robey III, Eric C. Poston, and Melissa B. Manning join Richardson Plowden’s Columbia office

October 25, 2016

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is pleased to announce that James B. Robey III, Eric C. Poston, and Melissa B. Manning have joined the Firm as associate attorneys in the…

James B. Robey III, Eric C. Poston, and Melissa B. Manning join Richardson Plowden’s Columbia office

October 25, 2016

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is pleased to announce that James B. Robey III, Eric C. Poston, and Melissa B. Manning have joined the Firm as associate attorneys in the…

Patrick to lead sales & marketing at Southeastern IT firm EDTS

October 25, 2016

Veteran Southeastern marketing and business development professional Sam Patrick has joined the leadership team at EDTS, a leading information technology consulting firm that provides managed I.T. services, network security and…

Southern First reports results reported third quarter of 2016

October 25, 2016

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

Sowell Gray welcomes Jasmine Smith as a new associate

October 25, 2016

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC proudly announces Jasmine Smith has joined the firm as an associate. Jasmine graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2012,…

Congaree Vista Guild launches new website

October 25, 2016

The Congaree Vista Guild, the membership organization for business and property owners, as well as residents, art galleries and museums in the Vista, has launched its new website, VistaColumbia.com. The…

John Henry Oil announces closing date on Trenton – Black River I, LP Capital Campaign

October 24, 2016

John Henry Oil Corporation (“JHO”) the sponsor of the 2015 Trenton-Black River I, LP exploration and drilling partnership and SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SLS”) the placement agent for the offering have…

City of Columbia to present $135,000 check to Senior Resources

October 24, 2016

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of City Council will present a $135,000 check to Senior Resources at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Denny Terrace Community Center. “On…

Flood Survivors’ homes rebuilt through successful ‘Richland Restores’ partnerships

October 24, 2016

A little more than a year after historic flooding devastated Richland County, one local flood survivor is home once again thanks to a successful partnership between local government and several…

District Five students continue to shine on state assessments

October 24, 2016

Data just released by the South Carolina Department of Education shows that Lexington-Richland School District Five students continue to demonstrate academic excellence. Every year, third through eighth grade students are…

City of West Columbia to Host Fall Back Fest Friday, November 4, 2016, with the State Street Art Crawl

October 24, 2016

The City of West Columbia invites you to the Fall Back Festival on the 100 Block of State Street on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 5 PM – 8 PM.…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represents 300 Huger, LLC

October 24, 2016

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, announced the recent transaction of a 7,500 square foot flex building located in downtown Columbia.  George Meetze of Newmark Grubb…

Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three agents

October 24, 2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lillian Lever, Debbie Levato, and Chris Ventress have joined the company’s Pelham Road office as sales associates. Lillian Lever, Debbie Levato,…

Richland County partners with local school for pilot food waste project

October 24, 2016

Lunch scraps are being turned into plant food at a local elementary school, thanks to a new recycling program and lots of green-minded students. Dutch Fork Elementary School is participating…

Zeki Simsek fills new endowed business chair at Clemson

October 24, 2016

An acclaimed researcher and professor in strategic and entrepreneurial leadership will hold a newly created endowed chair in Clemson University’s College of Business. “Thank you to the Gressette family for…

Putting for Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter

October 24, 2016

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter hosted Putting for Palmetto Place, their annual golf tournament on Monday October 17 at The Windermere Club. The tournament raised $22,662 for abused, neglected and abandoned…

ZZ Top to play Peace Center Feb. 19

October 24, 2016

More than four and a half decades after their formation in the Houston area, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top are set to begin a new tour…

Celebrate Pro Bono week in South Carolina

October 24, 2016

Many South Carolina lawyers offer their services for free (pro bono) to clients who cannot afford to pay for help with civil legal matters. These matters can include family, housing,…

Celebrate Pro Bono week in South Carolina

October 24, 2016

Many South Carolina lawyers offer their services for free (pro bono) to clients who cannot afford to pay for help with civil legal matters. These matters can include family, housing,…

Johnson Innovation Speaker Series takes on the roles of business schools in addressing economic inequality

October 24, 2016

Dedicated to bringing a distinguished business professional to the University of South Carolina Upstate for the benefit of the students and the local business community, the third annual Johnson Innovation…

Salvation Army needs volunteers for Christmas assistance registration

October 24, 2016

The Salvation Army is asking volunteers to sign up as soon as possible through our Volunteer First registration website to assist with Christmas Registration Days for local families in need.…

Nonprofit leaders to explore collaboration on November 15 at Shine the Light

October 24, 2016

DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the fourth and final part of its…

Shellhorse appointed NMTC project manager at Greenville New Markets Opportunity II, LLC

October 24, 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. Shellhorseas…

Pete Sercer named Commissioner Emeritus after 27 years of service to Midlands Technical College

October 24, 2016

The Midlands Technical College Commission officially named Dr. Pete Sercer as Commissioner Emeritus upon his retirement from the MTC Board of Trustees October 19.  With 27 years of service on…

United Community Bank Ice on Main announces dates for sixth season on Main Street

October 24, 2016

Greenville’s Only Outdoor Ice Skating Rink to Open Holiday Season United Community Bank Ice on Main is pleased to announce that Greenville’s only outdoor skating rink will open on Friday,…

City Manager selected to participate in Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) Conference

October 24, 2016

City Manager Teresa Wilson was selected to participate in the ELGL Pop-Up Conference on Friday, October 21 in Durham, North Carolina. The City Manager was featured in the panel discussion…

NAI Earle Furman recent transactions

October 24, 2016

NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Easley, South Carolina:  Glenn Batson of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Billy Joe Black, in leasing a 5,500 SF industrial building…

Wofford Theatre, Dunlap Chamber Music performances highlight November

October 24, 2016

Month’s events include guest lectures and gallery exhibitions Performances by Wofford Theatre and the Dunlap Chamber Music Series highlight events in November at Wofford College. Other events include guest lectures…

Columbia College presents “We Bleed Too!” featuring mixed media works by Cedric Umoja, with the digital collage micro show “When God Was (A)!!!!!” by Dogon Krigga

October 24, 2016

The Goodall Gallery October 31-December 18, 2016 The Goodall Gallery at Columbia College presents “We Bleed Too!” an exhibition of mixed media works by Cedric Umoja in conjunction with the…

MTC Alumni Association accepting nominations for 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award

October 24, 2016

The Midlands Technical College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award.  The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes an alumnus who, over an extended period of time and/or…

Furman presents series about global refugee crisis

October 24, 2016

Furman University will present a series of five events addressing the global refugee crisis. The series begins Wednesday Oct. 26 and runs through Monday, Nov. 7. “Refugee Crisis: Local and…

Foundation awards $567,600 in grants

October 24, 2016

The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $567,660 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County.  The announcement of the fall grants brings the total grants paid in…

Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Nov. 1

October 24, 2016

The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Tuesday, Nov.…

Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Nov. 1

October 24, 2016

The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Tuesday, Nov.…

Greenville Chamber announces 2017 Board of Directors

October 24, 2016

The Greenville Chamber has announced its 2017 Board of Directors. Brenda Thames, who will serve as the 2017 Board Chair, received approval at the Chamber’s monthly board meeting for the…

Humane Society receives grant from Petco Foundation for its Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic

October 24, 2016

The Humane Society of South Carolina is excited to announce it has received a generous $20,000 grant from the Petco Foundation for its Fido FixersMobile Spay Neuter Clinic. With this…

Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics announces 2016 James F. Barker Award recipient

October 24, 2016

Minor Shaw to be recognized at Award Dinner on February 9, 2017  CLEMSON, SC – After a rigorous selection process, Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics Advisory Board has selected Minor…