County of Lexington update: Shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels

October 5, 2016

The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees from…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $202,000 in grants

October 5, 2016

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Community Enrichment grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle.  These grants are awarded to organizations whose services go beyond meeting…

Shelters from across South Carolina join together before Hurricane Matthew: Charleston Animal Society helping Dorchester County SPCA

October 5, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew approaches, Charleston Animal Society personnel were busy helping Francis R. Willis SPCA in Dorchester County. “By getting our animals to a safe zone, we are building capacity…

Charleston Animal Society closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes lowcountry: Pet owners urged to make pets part of their emergency evacuation plan

October 5, 2016

Charleston Animal Society is closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes the Lowcountry. Employees are working to make sure all of the animals at the shelter are cared for. Essential personnel…

O’Neal Inc. hires Project Controller

October 5, 2016

O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired John Altick as Project Controller. Altick has more than 30 years of project control experience. He previously worked for…

Greenville CAP unit prepares for hurricane response

October 5, 2016

Greenville’s Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadron is joining with other units of the South Carolina Wing in preparing for a statewide response to the predicted landfall of Hurricane Matthew later…

ScanSource names new Worldwide Presidents for Barcode, Networking and Security segment

October 5, 2016

ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced new leadership for its Worldwide Barcode, Networking and Security segment with the appointment of two seasoned channel…

Wofford named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction

October 5, 2016

Wofford College has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. The honors ceremony was held recently in Washington, D.C., with Secretary of Education John…

Palmetto Agribusiness Council names new CEO

October 5, 2016

Palmetto Agribusiness Council (PABC) has announced the selection of Ronald L. Summers as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed current CEO Cathy Novinger, who is leaving the organization…

Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A

October 5, 2016

First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…

Boyanoski to speak about Upstate Ghost legends at Wofford

October 5, 2016

John Boyanoski, president of Complete Public Relations, will be speaking about regional ghost stories at a Wofford Lifelong Learning program next week. Boyanoski’s will be reading from two of his…

Municipal Court cancellations

October 5, 2016

All Municipal Court cases scheduled for Criminal Court, Domestic Violence Court and Traffic Court today through Fridaywill be rescheduled. Defendants, witnesses and victims will be notified by letter. Bond court…

Richland County prepares for Hurricane Matthew evacuees

October 5, 2016

Richland County elevated its emergency operations status Wednesday morning as preparations ramped up to assist evacuees expected to begin fleeing the coast today ahead of Hurricane Matthew. In response to…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Charleston and Beaufort areas

October 5, 2016

  Traffic Lanes of I-26 Will Be Reversed As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Charleston and Beaufort areas

October 5, 2016

  Traffic Lanes of I-26 Will Be Reversed As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston…

Walkers take to the streets to fight suicide

October 5, 2016

  Hundreds of walks being held nationwide through December 2016 Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. More than 1,000 people…

Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Oct. 12

October 5, 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 Wednesday,…

Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Oct. 12

October 5, 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 Wednesday,…

New and exciting performances to hit the Newberry Opera House stage this season!

October 5, 2016

  You’ll catch the word “new” multiple times as that is the theme for the Newberry Opera House this season. Yes this may not be the newest building in Newberry…

New and exciting performances to hit the Newberry Opera House stage this season!

October 5, 2016

  You’ll catch the word “new” multiple times as that is the theme for the Newberry Opera House this season. Yes this may not be the newest building in Newberry…

County of Lexington update: shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels

October 5, 2016

  The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees…

SC Bar offers free legal clinic in Columbia

October 5, 2016

  Local attorney to discuss juvenile justice law issues The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic in Columbia on Thursday, Oct. 13. The topic will be…

UofSC Columbia campus closed through Friday, Oct. 7

October 5, 2016

  In alignment with Richland County government, the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be closed through Friday, Oct. 7 and all classes are canceled. Only essential personnel should report on Thursday, Oct.…

Richland County Government offices to close Wednesday through Friday

October 5, 2016

The Richland County Voter Registration & Election office to close Wednesday through Friday as the state prepares for coastal evacuations due to Hurricane Matthew. To help ensure voters are prepared…

2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina

October 5, 2016

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. recognized for service during 2015 flood event

October 5, 2016

Sheriff Lott and the RCSD honored on the first anniversary of the disastrous flooding COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) were recognized today…

NAI Avant closes ±.94 acre land sale in Chapin

October 5, 2016

NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently represented the seller, Estate of Cholie Rauch Slice, in the sale transaction at 401 Lexington Avenue in Chapin. The ±.94 acre property was…

Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A

October 5, 2016

First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…

NAI Avant closes ±.94 acre land sale in Chapin

October 5, 2016

NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently represented the seller, Estate of Cholie Rauch Slice, in the sale transaction at 401 Lexington Avenue in Chapin. The ±.94 acre property was…

Palmetto Agribusiness Council names new CEO

October 5, 2016

Palmetto Agribusiness Council (PABC) has announced the selection of Ronald L. Summers as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed current CEO Cathy Novinger, who is leaving the organization…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. recognized for service during 2015 flood event

October 5, 2016

Sheriff Lott and the RCSD honored on the first anniversary of the disastrous flooding COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) were recognized today…

I-77 Alliance begins regional workforce alignment phase with key roundtable interviews

October 4, 2016

The South Carolina I-77 Alliance is set to commence the Workforce Alignment phase of their Regional Workforce Study by conducting roundtable interviews on October 11-12 with key employers, technical colleges,…

SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education

October 4, 2016

The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…

SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education

October 4, 2016

The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…

Lexington Medical Center begins offering dissolvable heart stents for patients with coronary artery disease: Hospital is first in the Midlands with this advanced cardiac technology

October 4, 2016

Lexington Medical Center has become the first hospital in the Midlands to offer patients with coronary artery disease a first-of-its-kind fully dissolving heart stent. Called the most significant advancement in…

Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres Celebrates Pre-K-12 Teachers & Administrators during fall Educator Appreciation Days, October 8-16

October 4, 2016

Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres today announced that it will once again host its Fall Educator Appreciation Days from Saturday, October 8, through Sunday, October 16.  Barnes &…

Riverbanks scares up a fall favorite

October 4, 2016

Treat your family to 10 wild nights of Halloween fun with the return of Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Friday, October 21. The spooktacular event…

Football fans invited to FREE Certified SC Grown tailgate October 8

October 4, 2016

Before the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Bulldogs face off this Saturday, come visit the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s annual Certified SC Grown tailgate, October 8 from 3:00…

District Five SAT scores rank among the top in the state

October 4, 2016

Lexington-Richland School District Five ranks first in the percentage of its students taking the SAT examination and has the second highest ranking in South Carolina for overall student scores. “To…

The Fourth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $200,000 to grant wishes for S.C. Wish Kids

October 4, 2016

The lights were dimmed and the audience sat with bated breath when wish kid Joey looked across the stage, lifted his microphone and said to wish kid, Malayzia, “You’re going…

SCDOT provides lane reversal route information

October 4, 2016

​The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing the following information about the highways where lane reversals will be used as part of the coastal evacuation as Hurricane Matthew…

2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina

October 4, 2016

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…

1000 Feathers launches to bridge divide between vision and strategy

October 4, 2016

Firm to work alongside nonprofits, social service organizations, and those who fund them to maximize return on investment and produce more tangible results in communities. COLUMBIA, SC – With challenges…

2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina

October 4, 2016

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…

Fisher Phillips Columbia Managing Partner elected to South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

October 4, 2016

Stephen Mitchell, managing partner of the Columbia office of Fisher Phillips, has been elected to the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce board of directors. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce…

The Fourth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $200,000 to grant wishes for S.C. Wish Kids

October 4, 2016

The lights were dimmed and the audience sat with bated breath when wish kid Joey looked across the stage, lifted his microphone and said to wish kid, Malayzia, “You’re going…

Six to be inducted into Richland One Hall of Fame

October 3, 2016

Richland One will induct six new members into the school district’s Hall of Fame in January, district officials announced at an October 3 news conference. The Richland One Hall of…

Historic Cragmoor Farms to supply produce for local schools

October 3, 2016

A historic farm in Roebuck will soon provide fruits, vegetables, and educational opportunities to students in pre-K through 12th grade as a result of a partnership between Upstate Forever, The…

SCE&G monitoring Hurricane Matthew; offers safety and preparedness tips

October 3, 2016

SCE&G is monitoring the path of Hurricane Matthew and encouraging customers to prepare now for the potential impacts of severe weather, which could include power outages. “We don’t yet know…

SCE&G monitoring Hurricane Matthew; offers safety and preparedness tips

October 3, 2016

SCE&G is monitoring the path of Hurricane Matthew and encouraging customers to prepare now for the potential impacts of severe weather, which could include power outages. “We don’t yet know…