Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch kicks off 10th season in downtown Simpsonville

October 2, 2016

The Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch will begin its 2016 season on Saturday, October 1, marking the patch’s 10-year anniversary in downtown Simpsonville. What began a decade ago as a ministry…

SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships

October 2, 2016

South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…

United States District Court dismisses Carolina Water Service lawsuit against Town of Lexington  

October 2, 2016

The Honorable Margaret B. Seymour, United States District Court, has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Carolina Water Service (CWS) based on the motions from the Town of Lexington and Environmental…

Q+ Architects welcomes Brandon Brazell

October 1, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Quackenbush Architects + Planners is pleased to welcome Brandon Brazell to the firm as a Marketing Graphic Designer. Brazell graduated in May 2016 from the University of South Carolina…

SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships

October 1, 2016

South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…

Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall

October 1, 2016

This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…

Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall

October 1, 2016

This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…

Richland One Educator Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

October 1, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Heyward Career and Technology Center teacher Melva Kennedy has been nominated for the 2016-17 National LifeChanger of the Year Award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation,…

African-American tourism on rise in South Carolina after removal of Confederate flag

October 1, 2016

African-American tourists are responsible for a whopping $2.4 billion in economic impact for South Carolina, and that number is rising since the removal of the Confederate flag from the Statehouse…

SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships

October 1, 2016

South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…

Shem Creek Bar and Grill celebrates 32 years of serving seafood in the Lowcountry

September 30, 2016

It’s been a little over 32 years since Shem Creek Bar and Grill opened its doors and made a name for themselves as one of Shem Creek’s landmark restaurants. Nestled…

The Allstate Foundation awards YMCA of Greenville $30,000 grant

September 30, 2016

The YMCA of Greenville was recently awarded a grant from The Allstate Foundation to support the Y’s youth and wellness programs. The $30,000 grant is dedicated to for The YMCA…

Buchanan completes bakery building – first historic building at Bull Street to be occupied

September 30, 2016

Adaptive reuse proved to be a successful strategy as Buchanan Construction Services remodeled the 4,700 square foot bakery building, part of the BullStreet development.  The first historic building in BullStreet…

EngenuitySC and Nephron Pharmaceuticals launch $5,000 Ignite! 2016 Ideas Contest for local entrepreneurs

September 30, 2016

Oct. 24 deadline Annual Ignite! celebration and entrepreneurship contest serve as platform for innovative ideas for positive growth in the Midlands of South Carolina EngenuitySC and Nephron Pharmaceuticals are seeking…

Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors welcomes public to Open House

September 30, 2016

Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on contemporary design, will be hosting a public Open House at their new offices located at 2428 Main Street…

Landmark Builders hires Assistant Project Manager

September 30, 2016

Landmark Builders announced that Michael Miller has joined the as Assistant Project Manager. Michael will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Project Manager and Field Staff in technical day…

EngenuitySC and Nephron Pharmaceuticals launch $5,000 Ignite! 2016 Ideas Contest for local entrepreneurs

September 30, 2016

Oct. 24 deadline Annual Ignite! celebration and entrepreneurship contest serve as platform for innovative ideas for positive growth in the Midlands of South Carolina EngenuitySC and Nephron Pharmaceuticals are seeking…

Landmark Builders hires Assistant Project Manager

September 30, 2016

Landmark Builders announced that Michael Miller has joined the as Assistant Project Manager. Michael will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Project Manager and Field Staff in technical day…

Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors welcomes public to Open House

September 30, 2016

Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on contemporary design, will be hosting a public Open House at their new offices located at 2428 Main Street…

MED Two seminar series gives insight into medical careers

September 29, 2016

Jobs in health care are in high demand. As America’s aging population increases, so does the need for trained health care professionals. Richland School District Two is taking another step…

Midlands Gives 2017 registration opens with new online giving platform, CiviCore

September 29, 2016

Central Carolina Community Foundation implements improvements to 24-hour giving day, scheduled for May 2, 2017 Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – has launched nonprofit registration…

Spirax Sarco launches the IBV Inverted bucket steam traps for high pressures

September 29, 2016

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the IBV range of high pressure inverted bucket steam traps from ½” to 3”.…

NAI Avant facilitates ±13,545 square foot office lease next to Williams Brice Stadium

September 29, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR, along with broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the landlord, KW Columbia Properties LLC in the lease transaction at 920…

Midlands Gives 2017 registration opens with new online giving platform, CiviCore

September 29, 2016

Central Carolina Community Foundation implements improvements to 24-hour giving day, scheduled for May 2, 2017 Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – has launched nonprofit registration…

NAI Avant facilitates ±13,545 square foot office lease next to Williams Brice Stadium

September 29, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR, along with broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the landlord, KW Columbia Properties LLC in the lease transaction at 920…

Spirax Sarco launches the IBV Inverted bucket steam traps for high pressures

September 29, 2016

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the IBV range of high pressure inverted bucket steam traps from ½” to 3”.…

Tindall announces new Vice President of Human Resources

September 28, 2016

SPARTANBURG, SC – Tindall Corporation, a national leader in precast concrete, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Mendez-Scheib to Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, Mendez-Scheib oversees…

Tindall’s Patty Peterson promoted to Director of Organization Development

September 28, 2016

SPARTANBURG, SC – Tindall Corporation, a national leader in precast concrete, is pleased to announce Patty Peterson’s transition from Senior Project Manager to Director of Organization Development. In this new Human…

Palmetto Place celebrates grand reopening

September 28, 2016

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter held an open house to at their newly renovated shelter with donors, volunteers and supporters on Sept. 22. After six months of construction, the doors to…

Charleston Harbor Deepening Project progresses with House Water Resources Development Act passage

September 28, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – September 28, 2016 – Today’s passage of H.5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston Harbor Deepening…

Charleston Harbor Deepening Project progresses with House Water Resources Development Act passage

September 28, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – September 28, 2016 – Today’s passage of H.5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston Harbor Deepening…

House of Raeford’s “FLOCK” partners with Ezekiel Ministries to start Eze Farms

September 28, 2016

House of Raeford’s non-profit organization, FLOCK, is partnering with some of Columbia’s inner-city children, by donating a new farm tractor to help start Eze (pronounced “Easy”) Farms. There was a…

Avison Young Industrial Lease | Banks Commerce Park

September 28, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM,SIOR, Tradd Varner, and Courtney L. Marous represented 9481 Industrial Center Drive, LLC in the leasing of 2,805 sf Industrial…

National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation awards pilot project grants

September 28, 2016

The National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NC NM4R) at the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Health Professions (CHP) has awarded five grants for pilot projects regarding neuromodulation…

United Community Mortgage Services adds Mikell Richards in Charleston Area

September 28, 2016

United Community Mortgage Services welcomed veteran mortgage professional Mikell Richards to its team in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina as Vice President, Regional Sales Manager for Coastal SC. “We are thrilled…

Furman University accepting applications for Corporate Sustainability Program

September 28, 2016

As companies become increasingly focused on implementing sustainable business strategies, Furman University offers a program this spring that helps executives manage the challenges associated with operating in a socially conscious…

Columbia City Councilwoman Leona Plaugh passes away after 2-year battle with cancer

September 28, 2016

Columbia City District 4 Councilwoman Leona Plaugh passed away Wednesday, September 28th after a 2-year battle with cancer. Plaugh was surrounded by her family at their home in Columbia. Plaugh was…

Aziz Ansari, GSSM Class of 2000, wins Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

September 28, 2016

Comedian Aziz Ansari, graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School of Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) class of 2000, was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for…

City shares protocols for filling City Council vacancies

September 28, 2016

In response to multiple inquiries, the City of Columbia is sharing the protocols for filling vacancies on Columbia City Council.  Due to the death of Councilwoman Leona K. Plaugh, the…

SC Chamber hires EMMY winning journalist

September 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Andrea Mock has joined the team as the Associate Vice President of Communications and Public Relations. Before…

United Way opens new headquarters and community center

September 28, 2016

United Way of the Midlands, along with hundreds of community members and supporters, celebrated its new location and the grand opening of its Community Innovation Center located at 1818 Blanding…

SCCEBA member unveils South Carolina’s largest solar powered flea market

September 28, 2016

Last week, Charleston, S.C. based Southern Current, in partnership with Coastal Carolina Flea Market and SCE&G, held an unveiling of the largest privately owned, self-financed solar-power installation on the SCE&G…

SCCEBA member unveils South Carolina’s largest solar powered flea market

September 28, 2016

Last week, Charleston, S.C. based Southern Current, in partnership with Coastal Carolina Flea Market and SCE&G, held an unveiling of the largest privately owned, self-financed solar-power installation on the SCE&G…

Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital receive national trauma verifications

September 28, 2016

Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital receive national trauma verifications from the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee of Trauma of the American College…

Lisle Traywick joins Sowell Gray as an associate

September 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Vordman Carlisle “Lisle” Traywick, III has joined Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC as an associate. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Lisle graduated cum laude from…

S.C. Association of CPAs chooses ERG Payroll & HR as exclusive partner

September 28, 2016

ERG Payroll & HR and the South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) have announced an exclusive partnership to bring valuable HR solutions and educational opportunities to SCACPA members. ERG provides…

Scott and Company announces new senior accountant

September 28, 2016

South Carolina accounting and consulting firm, Scott and Company LLC welcomes Dallas McGuire, CPA, to their tax department. “Over the past year and a half we’ve had the opportunity to…

CSMS counselor named finalist for School Counselor of the Year

September 28, 2016

A middle school counselor from Lexington County School District One is up for a prestigious national award. Jennifer Adams, director of school counseling at Carolina Springs Middle School, is one…

City Year Columbia welcomes organization champions to the Advisory Board

September 28, 2016

City Year Columbia, an education-focused organization that unites young adults for a year of service in high-need public schools has added three new members to their advisory board: Duane Cooper,…

Congaree Land Trust seeks renewal of accreditation

September 28, 2016

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Congaree Land Trust is pleased to announce…