EdVenture hires new director of extended day program

July 28, 2016

EdVenture announced the hiring of Robin K McCants as the organization’s Director of Extended Day Programs (Club EdVenture). McCants, who grew up in upstate New York State, she draws on…

2016 Connected Communities grant recipients announced

July 28, 2016

Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the seven Midlands charities who were selected as the recipients of the 2016 Connected Communities grants. These charities are launching new projects that will enrich the…

Abbey Road LIVE! Beatles Tribute Band returns!

July 28, 2016

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the Beatles tribute band, Abbey Road LIVE! on Saturday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. Last year’s…

Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates groundbreaking of new Sprinter plant in North Charleston

July 28, 2016

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Mercedes-Benz Vans marked the groundbreaking of its new Sprinter plant for the North American market. Among the distinguished guests of the ceremony on-site were Volker Mornhinweg, Head of…

Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates groundbreaking of new Sprinter plant in North Charleston

July 28, 2016

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Mercedes-Benz Vans marked the groundbreaking of its new Sprinter plant for the North American market. Among the distinguished guests of the ceremony on-site were Volker Mornhinweg, Head of…

SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2016

July 28, 2016

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 57 ½ cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…

SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2016

July 28, 2016

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 57 ½ cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…

SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2016

July 28, 2016

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2016 of $105 million, or earnings per share of 74 cents, compared to $99 million, or…

SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2016

July 28, 2016

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2016 of $105 million, or earnings per share of 74 cents, compared to $99 million, or…

S.C. Department of Commerce partners with SCBIO

July 28, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Commerce has formed a partnership with the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) to design a strategic plan for creating future growth in the life…

S.C. Department of Commerce partners with SCBIO

July 28, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Commerce has formed a partnership with the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) to design a strategic plan for creating future growth in the life…

Touchpoint Communications adds Stettner as account executive

July 28, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – Michael Stettner has joined Touchpoint Communications as account executive. He has a diverse professional background, having worked at tech start-ups in Houston and as a Senate messenger…

NAI Avant 2Q16 Columbia retail market report

July 28, 2016

Grocers Aggressively Expand as New Players Enter Columbia Market Retailers continue to express interest in the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), continuing momentum that began in 2015. Columbia’s second quarter…

NAI Avant announces top producers for second quarter 2016

July 28, 2016

NAI Avant announce the top producers for the second quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The second quarter’s top producer is senior broker Benjamin Kelly, CCIM. “Ben is a…

Betsy Gray named to America’s Top 100 Attorneys

July 28, 2016

Betsy Gray has been selected for Lifetime Achievement Membership to America’s Top 100 Attorneys in South Carolina. Membership in America’s Top 100 Attorneys is invitation-only after a multi-phase selection process…

Abbey Road LIVE! Beatles Tribute Band returns!

July 28, 2016

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the Beatles tribute band, Abbey Road LIVE! on Saturday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. Last year’s…

Betsy Gray named to America’s Top 100 Attorneys

July 28, 2016

Betsy Gray has been selected for Lifetime Achievement Membership to America’s Top 100 Attorneys in South Carolina. Membership in America’s Top 100 Attorneys is invitation-only after a multi-phase selection process…

NAI Avant 2Q16 Columbia retail market report

July 28, 2016

Grocers Aggressively Expand as New Players Enter Columbia Market Retailers continue to express interest in the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), continuing momentum that began in 2015. Columbia’s second quarter…

NAI Avant announces top producers for second quarter 2016

July 28, 2016

NAI Avant announce the top producers for the second quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The second quarter’s top producer is senior broker Benjamin Kelly, CCIM. “Ben is a…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $496,500 in Grants

July 27, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $496,500 to twelve grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty is…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $496,500 in Grants

July 27, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $496,500 to twelve grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty is…

Palmetto Health offers walk-in medical care mobile clinic

July 27, 2016

Palmetto Health now offers convenient access to quality care throughout the Midlands region with its new walk-in medical care mobile clinic. The 40-foot long mobile clinic includes two private exam…

Magnolia Gardens and Lowcountry Dog promoting dog adoptions

July 27, 2016

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, considered one of America’s most dog-friendly destinations, has partnered with Lowcountry Dog Magazine to offer free annual memberships to families that adopt a dog in August…

South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College program

July 27, 2016

South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to support Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program, which provides academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the…

Rachel Anna Selected to Leadership Greenville Class 43

July 27, 2016

The Greenville, SC Chamber of Commerce has selected Nexsen Pruet Attorney Rachel Anna for the next class of Leadership Greenville Class. Participants for 2016-17 comprise the 43 group to take…

Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to strengthen liberal arts

July 27, 2016

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate programs. The grant…

The 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced

July 27, 2016

Cycling Rides Set for May 15, 2017 SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association announced the 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Marion will take place on Monday, May…

AT&T names new Vice President and General Manager for Georgia/South Carolina

July 27, 2016

ATLANTA, GA – AT&T announces the appointment of industry leader Marvy Moore as vice president and general manager. Moore will oversee operations in Georgia and South Carolina. Moore will lead…

AT&T names new Vice President and General Manager for Georgia/South Carolina

July 27, 2016

ATLANTA, GA – AT&T announces the appointment of industry leader Marvy Moore as vice president and general manager. Moore will oversee operations in Georgia and South Carolina. Moore will lead…

Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

July 27, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate…

KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International

July 27, 2016

Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…

KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International

July 27, 2016

Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…

GHS honors Entercom Upstate’s fundraising with naming opportunity

July 27, 2016

Greenville Health System (GHS) will honor Entercom Upstate’s nine-year commitment to raising funds for GHS Children’s Hospital by renaming a Children’s Hospital family recreation area after the organization. The newly…

University of South Carolina awarded grant to explore safer ways to store nuclear waste

July 27, 2016

The University of South Carolina was awarded an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore new, sustainable ways to store hazardous nuclear waste. With the award,…

NAI Avant procures ±7,446 square foot office lease in North Charleston

July 27, 2016

NAI Avant senior broker Paul Hartley, SIOR recently represented the tenant, SC Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), Inc. in the expansion of their office located at 4975 Lacrosse Road in North…

County of Lexington to hold a community meeting regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief

July 27, 2016

The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host a community meeting to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…

County of Lexington to hold a community meeting regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief

July 27, 2016

The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host a community meeting to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…

NAI Avant procures ±7,446 square foot office lease in North Charleston

July 27, 2016

NAI Avant senior broker Paul Hartley, SIOR recently represented the tenant, SC Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), Inc. in the expansion of their office located at 4975 Lacrosse Road in North…

ECCO increases client access to healthy and fresh food

July 26, 2016

New refrigerated cargo van and Farmers Market supports nonprofit mission   MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – East Cooper Community Outreach, aka ECCO, will host the third Fresh and Free Client Choice Farmers Market…

County of Lexington to hold two community meetings regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief

July 26, 2016

The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host two community meetings to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…

O’Neal Inc. Hires Project Engineer

July 26, 2016

O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired David Glassman as Project Engineer. Glassman is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California where he earned…

Richland One hiring additional bus drivers for school year

July 26, 2016

Richland One is hiring additional school bus drivers and bus monitors for the 2016-2017 school year. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma and…

Ballpark Digest names Spirit Communications Park, ‘Ballpark of the Year’

July 26, 2016

Columbia’s ballpark earns highest marks for venue design and fan experience COLUMBIA, SC – Ballpark Digest has honored Spirit Communications Park as its 2016 Ballpark of the Year on Tuesday.…

Nexsen Pruet’s John Sowards elected as chair of Public Employee Benefit Authority

July 26, 2016

The Board of Directors for the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) has elected Nexsen Pruet member (partner) John Sowards as its Chairman. The vote came at the PEBA…

Jackson hires Ricci and Pusateri

July 26, 2016

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Alissa Ricci as Media Supervisor and Christiana Pusateri as Marketing Office Coordinator. As Media…

Golden Strip Church Coalition dedicates 20th Habitat Home

July 26, 2016

Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. On Sunday, July 24, the…

Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina

July 26, 2016

Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…

Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016

July 26, 2016

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for…

Motor Supply Co. Bistro Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team to participate in Asheville Wine and Food Festival and Euphoria Greenville 2016

July 26, 2016

Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team members of Columbia, S.C. restaurant Motor Supply Co. Bistro will participate for the first time in two regional food festivals in fall of 2016:…

Board promotes Clamp to assistant principal of Lake Murray Elementary

July 26, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Leisa F. Clamp…