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…

LS3P welcomes new CFO

July 20, 2016

LS3P welcomes Doug Snyder, CPA, CGMA, who joins the firm as Chief Financial Officer. Snyder, who will be based in the firm’s Charleston, SC office, has been serving in a…

LS3P welcomes new CFO

July 20, 2016

LS3P welcomes Doug Snyder, CPA, CGMA, who joins the firm as Chief Financial Officer. Snyder, who will be based in the firm’s Charleston, SC office, has been serving in a…

SC Angel Network expands rapidly, launches VentureSouth

July 20, 2016

The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States with more than 200 investors, announces the launch of VentureSouth, a new corporate…

SC Angel Network expands rapidly, launches VentureSouth

July 20, 2016

The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States with more than 200 investors, announces the launch of VentureSouth, a new corporate…

Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family

July 20, 2016

On Sunday, Habitat for Humanity dedicated their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community. The home is being built for…

GreenWood, Inc. earns Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certification

July 20, 2016

GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces their certification as a women-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC’s national standard of certification…

Jackson promotes Baugh, Johnson and Qurollo

July 20, 2016

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has announced the promotions of Mary Baugh, Charla Johnson and Jesse Qurollo. Baugh has been promoted…

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…

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…

Jordan Corbett Named to International Coldwell Banker 30 Under 30 List

July 19, 2016

Jordan Corbett, a residential sales specialist for the Lewis & Company team at Coldwell Banker Caine, was recently named to the Coldwell Banker 30 Under 30. This prestigious list encompasses…

NHC donation

July 19, 2016

Brad Moorhouse, administrator of NHC HealthCare in Anderson, second from left, presented Grayson Kelly, executive director of Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation, third from left, with a $15,000 check from its…

GCM receives March for Meals grant $1,750 for Meals on Wheels

July 19, 2016

Greer Community Ministries (GCM) received a $1,750 grant for participating in Meals on Wheels America’s 2016 March for Meals campaign. Throughout the month of March, the nonprofit highlighted the benefits…

Capstone Church completes master plan

July 19, 2016

  Capstone started meeting in part of a former strip mall along I-385 in 2009. The church has since partnered with a number of Christian and secular organizations to meet…

LRADAC launches new website highlighting services, foundation, and pathways to recovery

July 19, 2016

LRADAC launched a new website which highlights the organization’s mission to create and support pathways to prevention and recovery from substance misuse for individuals, families, and communities.  Gayle Aycock, President…

Oh Baby! Riverbanks celebrates birth of lemur triplets

July 19, 2016

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is excited to announce the arrival of three red-ruffed lemur babies. The triplets are the first red-ruff lemurs to be born at the Zoo in more…

Plan Ahead: Do Business the Smart Way with OBO’s newest #SmartBusiness Small Business Series

July 19, 2016

During the months of July and August, small business owners will have the opportunity to enhance their businesses and do #SmartBusiness by attending the many workshops that OBO has to…

2016 Librarian of the Year selected as CCPL’s next executive director

July 19, 2016

Nicolle Davies, a nationally recognized library leader who was named Library Journal magazine’s 2016 Librarian of the Year, will be Charleston County Public Library’s new executive director, the library’s Board…

Central Carolina Technical College’s Health Sciences Center receives check from The Foundation for Geriatric Education

July 19, 2016

SUMTER, SC — On Monday, July 18, The Foundation for Geriatric Education (TFGE), Murfreesboro, TN, awarded $13,500 to Central Carolina Technical College’s Health Sciences Center for the purchase of four…

Bowers named first executive director of SCHIEx

July 19, 2016

South Carolina Health Information Partners (SC-HIP) announces that Wyman F. Bowers has been named the first-ever chief executive officer of SCHIEx, the South Carolina Health Information Exchange. Mr. Bowers is…

Columbia based custom furniture company, Bricker & Beam, launches new brand extension, Bricker & Bark

July 19, 2016

Columbia based custom furniture company, Bricker & Beam, announced the launch of its first brand extension, Bricker & Bark. Geared toward the four-legged members of the family, Bricker & Bark…

LCK selected as project manager for new Girl Scouts of SC Leadership Center

July 19, 2016

LCK has been selected to manage the design and construction of the new Leadership Center for the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands. The newly renovated facility…

Adams and Reese hires former S.C. House Majority Leader Kenny Bingham

July 19, 2016

Adams and Reese announced that Kenneth A. “Kenny” Bingham (R-Lexington), immediate former South Carolina House Majority Leader and a successful Cayce, South Carolina businessman, has joined the firm as a Government…

CBRE brokers sale of 1333 Main Street in Columbia

July 19, 2016

CBRE Group, Inc. has arranged the sale of 1333 Main Street in Columbia, SC. Patrick Gildea and Aaron Dupree exclusively represented the seller in the transaction. The portfolio sold to…

Frost named in business report’s “Women to Watch”

July 19, 2016

Columbia Regional Business Report has honored Beth Kelly Frost as one of 2016’s “Women to Watch.” Beth has been a leader in the Columbia business community since 2011 as the…

Carolina Chips, Inc. launching new Orangeburg County operations

July 19, 2016

Company Investing $32 Million To Establish Operations In Holly Hill, S.C. Carolina Chips, Inc., a subsidiary of The Price Companies, Inc., is establishing new operations in Orangeburg County. A leader…

Carolina Chips, Inc. launching new Orangeburg County operations

July 19, 2016

Company Investing $32 Million To Establish Operations In Holly Hill, S.C. Carolina Chips, Inc., a subsidiary of The Price Companies, Inc., is establishing new operations in Orangeburg County. A leader…

NAI Avant consummates ±10,900 square foot industrial sale

July 19, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Rob Lapin and Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the seller, Ennis Properties, LLC in the ±10,900 square foot transaction at 836 Sox Street. William Godshall and…

Bowers named first executive director of SCHIEx

July 19, 2016

South Carolina Health Information Partners (SC-HIP) announces that Wyman F. Bowers has been named the first-ever chief executive officer of SCHIEx, the South Carolina Health Information Exchange. Mr. Bowers is…

CBRE brokers sale of 1333 Main Street in Columbia

July 19, 2016

CBRE Group, Inc. has arranged the sale of 1333 Main Street in Columbia, SC. Patrick Gildea and Aaron Dupree exclusively represented the seller in the transaction. The portfolio sold to…

Frost named in business report’s “Women to Watch”

July 19, 2016

Columbia Regional Business Report has honored Beth Kelly Frost as one of 2016’s “Women to Watch.” Beth has been a leader in the Columbia business community since 2011 as the…

John T. Lay, Jr. elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel

July 19, 2016

Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder John T. Lay, Jr. has been elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). The IADC is the preeminent invitation…

NAI Avant consummates ±10,900 square foot industrial sale

July 19, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Rob Lapin and Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the seller, Ennis Properties, LLC in the ±10,900 square foot transaction at 836 Sox Street. William Godshall and…

NAI Earle Furman recent transactions

July 18, 2016

NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Greenville, South Carolina:  Earle Furman, SIOR and Jon Good, SIOR of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Camperdown Company, Inc., in leasing…

USC Upstate instructor named winner of SC First Novel Prize

July 18, 2016

The South Carolina Arts Commission and Hub City Press of Spartanburg announce Brock Adams of Spartanburg as the winner of the 2016 South Carolina First Novel Competition. Adams’ novel, Ember,…

AT&T awarded Tri-County Technical College $7,500 to support the Connect to College (C2C) program

July 18, 2016

The Connect to College (C2C) program has evolved to meet the diverse needs of area students by offering academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the opportunity…

Upstate CPA appointed by Governor Haley to South Carolina Board of Accountancy

July 18, 2016

Upstate CPA Brian L. Johnson, co-founder and Tax Partner of SuggsJohnson CPAs, has been appointed by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to the South Carolina Board of Accountancy, effective immediately…

Rosen Hagood attorney appointed to leadership position with ABA Young Lawyers Division

July 18, 2016

Rosen Hagood announced that Liam Duffy has been appointed as the 2016-2017 Chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s (ABA YLD) Law Practice Committee. The ABA YLD Law…

John T. Lay, Jr. elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel

July 18, 2016

Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder John T. Lay, Jr. has been elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). The IADC is the preeminent invitation…

Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics reaches civic engagement milestone

July 18, 2016

Cadet Cesar Reyes earns 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award With a fresh start and new school year just around the corner, the South Carolina Corps of Cadets is gearing up…

A.C. Flora graduate awarded a National Merit Scholarship

July 18, 2016

An A.C. Flora High School Class of 2016 graduate is among the 25 South Carolina students who have been named as winners of the highly prestigious National Merit Scholarships financed…

Charleston Parks Conservancy announces $200,000 pledge from The Speedwell Foundation for West Ashley Greenway and Bikeway

July 18, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced a $200,000 pledge from The Speedwell Foundation to dramatically improve the West Ashley Greenway and West Ashley Bikeway. The Speedwell Foundation has…

Lexington Medical Center Police Officer earns J.P. Strom Award prestigious honor goes to top student at South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

July 18, 2016

Lexington Medical Center police officer James Michael “Mike” Brazell has received the prestigious J.P. Strom Award from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. This honor is the top award in…

Avison Young Industrial Lease | 4614 Rivers Avenue

July 18, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Tradd Varner & Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented David Livingston in the leasing of 5,064 sf industrial space located…

NP Strategy expands; adds Emily Eckert to team

July 18, 2016

Emily Eckert has joined NP Strategy as a project coordinator and will help serve clients in North and South Carolina. “Emily joins NP Strategy at a time of great growth…

Richland County Concludes EMS Investigation

July 18, 2016

Richland County’s investigation into inappropriate social media posts by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) employees concluded Monday with the termination of two staffers and the resignation of another, following the discharge…

Megan Paris, Assoc. AIA, joins GMK’s Architecture team

July 18, 2016

GMK announced the hiring of Megan A. Paris, Assoc. AIA, as an intern architect for the firm’s Architecture Division. In this role, Ms. Paris will support all aspects of architectural…

Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members

July 18, 2016

The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 15, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of…

Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2016-2017

July 18, 2016

Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Bill Young, City of Walterboro, was re-elected president.…

EdVenture announces $14,000 donation from Terminix

July 18, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC -Terminix Service, Inc., the largest termite and pest control company in the Carolinas, presented a check for $14,000 to EdVenture to sponsor Half Price Admission Days, Homeschool Fridays,…