O2 Fitness announces monthly Athleta fitness series open to public

July 25, 2016

O2 Fitness Clubs is teaming up with women’s fitness wear company Athleta to offer a free-to-the-public, in-store fitness series. The 45-minute group exercise classes led by premier O2 Fitness instructors…

NAI Avant procures ±1.26 acre land sale in Pooler, Georgia

July 25, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Trifecta Developments, LLC, in the ±1.26 acre land sale transaction at 1125 East Hwy 80 in…

S.C. Phil awarded second major grant to help reach diverse audiences

July 25, 2016

Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $40,000 grant S.C. Phil to expand interactive concert series in 2016/2017 A second “Connected Communities” grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation will give the South Carolina…

Cantina 76, Mexican-inspired taqueria, expands to downtown Greenville’s Main Street

July 25, 2016

Cantina 76, locally-owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar, will expand into downtown Greenville, S.C., opening its newest location in ONE City Plaza on Main Street on August 1, 2016. The Greenville…

NAI Avant procures ±1.26 acre land sale in Pooler, Georgia

July 25, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Trifecta Developments, LLC, in the ±1.26 acre land sale transaction at 1125 East Hwy 80 in…

New owners of Za’s on Devine celebrate first year with live music

July 25, 2016

New Owners of Za’s on Devine Celebrate First Year with Live Music and All-Day Wine and Mimosa Specials for Summer Sidewalk Sale, Aug. 5-7 Shop, then dine local during the…

S.C. Arts Commission awards $3.1 million in grants

July 22, 2016

The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,148,120 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2017 fiscal year as of July 1. “We are…

Caviar & Bananas announces Greenville leadership team

July 22, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Caviar & Bananas, a gourmet market and cafe concept that started in Charleston, has announced their Greenville leadership team. Caviar & Bananas will open its first location…

“The Power of Exceptional Leadership” published by Charleston business consultant to help tomorrow’s leaders fill leadership void

July 22, 2016

Charleston business consultant Shirlie Taylor announces the publication of “The Power of Exceptional Leadership.” Available on Amazon.com in both softcover and Kindle e-book versions, the book is written to encourage…

All Clear Plumbing expands to Easley

July 22, 2016

Locally owned and operated All Clear Plumbing is adding Easley to its service area. All Clear Plumbing was founded in 2012 with the mission of being a plumbing company that…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016

July 22, 2016

DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016

July 22, 2016

DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…

Harvest Hope receives generous F.A.R.M.S. cantaloupe and red potato donation

July 22, 2016

Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) showed enormous compassion for their hungry neighbors and generosity by donating over 1,500 cantaloupes and 750 lbs. of red potatoes to Harvest Hope Food…

AMCOL honors late President and CEO

July 22, 2016

AMCOL Systems has donated $1,180.00 to JDRF in memory of the company’s late President and CEO Jay Rickman, JR. “Jay Rickman was a great friend to the JDRF Palmetto Chapter…

South State Corporation releases second quarter earnings

July 22, 2016

South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2016.  Highlights of the second quarter…

S.C. Arts Commission awards $3.1 million in grants

July 22, 2016

The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,148,120 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2017 fiscal year as of July 1. “We are…

Attorney and former public affairs director Anthony Quattrone joins Adams and Reese

July 21, 2016

Adams and Reese announced that Anthony M. Quattrone has joined its Columbia, South Carolina office as an Associate and member of the firm’s Transactions and Corporate Advisory Services Practice Group…

Rebuild Upstate aided by Golf for Greenville event

July 21, 2016

Funds received from a Golf for Greenville grant will help Rebuild Upstate above and beyond what it expected when agency officials first applied last summer. Rebuild Upstate performs emergency repairs…

Ten at the Top announces breakout session speakers for 2016 Upstate Regional Summit

July 21, 2016

Ten at the Top has announced the presenters for the breakout sessions of the Upstate Regional Summit presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, to be held September 13 at…

The Cooperative Ministry names Director of Financial Stability Programs

July 21, 2016

The Cooperative Ministry announced Jessica Grote as the new Director of Financial Sustainability Programs. She is a graduate of University of South Carolina and double majored in Finance and Accounting. “I chose The…

City of Columbia Wastewater team wins national Water Heroes Award

July 21, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant staff, Ashley Dove, James Foust, Adrian Martin, and Brandon Wilcox, were selected by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for its…

The Cooperative Ministry names Director of Financial Stability Programs

July 21, 2016

The Cooperative Ministry announced Jessica Grote as the new Director of Financial Sustainability Programs. She is a graduate of University of South Carolina and double majored in Finance and Accounting. “I chose The…

Avison Young Industrial Lease | 2551 Oscar Johnson

July 20, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR  represented Roger K. Davis in the leasing of 2,533 sf industrial space located at 2551 Oscar Johnson in…

Ryan Welch Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 5,000 SF of Industrial Space in Summerville

July 20, 2016

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, Charleston LDC in the lease of 5,000 SF of industrial space at 114 Ashland Drive in Summerville, SC. Trad Dyches of…

Will Sherrod Represented the Seller in the Sale of 12,480 SF Retail Center in North Charleston, SC

July 20, 2016

Will Sherrod, CCIM with Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Seller, Corbett Rivers Avenue, LLC in the sale of the retail shopping center at 6554 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston,…

Avison Young Office Lease | 1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard

July 20, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Gregg Legerton represented the landlord, Tobias, LLC in the lease of a 778 sf office space located at 1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard in…

Founders Federal Credit Union holds ribbon cutting at John B. White Sr. Boulevard location

July 20, 2016

SPARTANBURG, SC – Lancaster-based Founders Federal Credit Union and the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 20th at the new John B. White Sr. Boulevard Founders…

RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open

July 20, 2016

The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…

RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open

July 20, 2016

The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…

The Beach Club promises excellence for business & leisure travelers

July 20, 2016

The Beach Club, a waterfront resort and part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, is nearing completion and set to open this September. Located on Charleston Harbor, the…

Tina Cundari elected to College of Charleston Foundation Board

July 20, 2016

Tina Cundari has been elected to serve a four-year term on the College of Charleston Foundation Board. The Foundation promotes programs of education, research, student development, and faculty development for…

SC Ports Authority posts 2016 fiscal year volume increase

July 20, 2016

Inland Port Greer achieves record rail moves; SCPA handles highest-ever finished vehicle volume South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported growth of container volume and breakbulk tonnage at its Charleston facilities…

SC Ports Authority posts 2016 fiscal year volume increase

July 20, 2016

Inland Port Greer achieves record rail moves; SCPA handles highest-ever finished vehicle volume South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported growth of container volume and breakbulk tonnage at its Charleston facilities…

SCRA announces new SC Launch Companies

July 20, 2016

Lowcountry and Midlands-based Organizations Accepted into the Program SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, today announced the acceptance of Rock Hill-based Lithium Ion Power, LLC, Columbia-based…

SCRA announces new SC Launch Companies

July 20, 2016

Lowcountry and Midlands-based Organizations Accepted into the Program SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, today announced the acceptance of Rock Hill-based Lithium Ion Power, LLC, Columbia-based…

Blue Bell Ice Cream to return to the Carolinas this fall

July 20, 2016

Blue Bell Creameries announced it will be expanding its distribution area in North Carolina and South Carolina in September. Beginning on Sept. 12, products will be available in all of…

Blue Bell Ice Cream to return to the Carolinas this fall

July 20, 2016

Blue Bell Creameries announced it will be expanding its distribution area in North Carolina and South Carolina in September. Beginning on Sept. 12, products will be available in all of…

Wagner Wealth Management adds Director of Client Services

July 20, 2016

Wagner Wealth Management has added Allison Holland as the firm’s Director of Client Services. Holland holds the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 9/10 Securities Licenses and is a Clemson…

First Community Corporation announces record earnings

July 20, 2016

Second Quarter Results and Cash Dividend Highlights Record earnings of $1.745 million in the second quarter of 2016, a 20.9% increase in net income year-over-year Diluted EPS of $.26 per…

New art exhibit at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

July 20, 2016

Continuing with our rotating arts program, Columbia Metropolitan Airport announce the installation of a new art exhibit in the main lobby of the terminal. The exhibit features works by Artists…

Exhibit featuring artist Tripp Barnes on display at airport

July 20, 2016

Artist Tripp Barnes is exhibiting twelve pieces of his art collection at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The exhibit is located in the connector area between the security checkpoint and the…

District Five student wins National Merit Scholarship

July 20, 2016

Eli Horner of Chapin High School has been selected as the recipient of the National Merit Wofford College Scholarship announced on Monday by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. There were…

Richland One to continue free meals to all students in fall

July 20, 2016

During the 2016-2017 school year, Richland One will continue to offer meals at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save more than…

Seven Midlands charities to launch innovative projects with second annual “Connected Communities” grants from Central Carolina Community Foundation

July 20, 2016

Second year of grants will fund innovative, humanitarian projects to advance Midlands citizens’ engagement with the community Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – announce the…

Lexington Medical Center Swansea celebrates 20th anniversary

July 20, 2016

Lexington Medical Center’s community medical center in Swansea is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For the past two decades, Lexington Medical Center Swansea has provided convenient medical care close to home…

Group spreads joy to active-duty military men and women with care packages

July 20, 2016

Several local organizations have partnered to collect items for Blue Star Mothers of America, a nonpolitical 501(c)3 nonprofit made up of women with children who are currently serving or have…

One Columbia partners with Kroger Supermarket for mural project

July 20, 2016

Piece titled “Gaze” celebrates South Carolina and inspires a hopeful future. One Columbia for Arts and History has partnered with The Kroger Co. to commission a unique mural that celebrates…

Next set of meetings announced for community-based flood recovery committee

July 20, 2016

Richland County’s Blue Ribbon Committee has scheduled its next five meetings for discussing flood recovery initiatives and making recommendations on behalf of those affected by the October 2015 flood. The…

College professor unveils the hidden keys to college success

July 20, 2016

The new college school year is just around the corner.  College-bound students are anxiously awaiting the college experience, and their parents desperately want them to succeed.  In his new book,…

New initiatives help McBee employees earn A. O. Smith safety award

July 20, 2016

Coming off a year in which they launched nine new safety initiatives, the employees of the A. O. Smith plant in McBee, S.C. were rewarded for their efforts today by…