Kerry Tharp named President of Darlington Raceway

June 30, 2016

Longtime NASCAR executive with South Carolina ties brings wealth of experience to track Too Tough To Tame Darlington Raceway announced that it has named Kerry Tharp as President of the…

NAI Avant brokers ±131 acre land sale

June 30, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC  – NAI Avant senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken recently facilitated the sale of ±131 acres of land at 14068 Garners Ferry Road in Eastover, SC, formerly known…

National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members

June 30, 2016

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…

National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members

June 30, 2016

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…

Abacus Planning Group announces that Eileen M. Stevens completes equirements for the CFP® credential.

June 30, 2016

Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential.  The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience…

Daria M. Ali completes requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential

June 30, 2016

Abacus Planning Group proudly announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential.  Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of…

Richland County’s penny tax petition granted

June 30, 2016

Richland County was notified Wednesday that the SC Department of Revenue (DOR) will be ordered to release the County’s penny sales tax revenues. One day after Richland County argued its…

Lexington County Council approves Fiscal Year 2016-2017 $192.5 million budget

June 30, 2016

On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Lexington County Council approved the County’s $192.5 million Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, with an eight out of eight vote. The Operating Budget is…

VC3 Ranks #58 of Top 501 Managed Service Providers by Penton Technology’s MSPmentor

June 30, 2016

VC3 Ranks #58 of Top 501 Managed Service Providers by Penton Technology’s MSPmentor VC3 ranks #58 of the top 100 among the world’s most progressive 501 Managed Service Providers (MSPs),…

The 11 firms GCs love for banking work

June 30, 2016

Legal industry publication Law360 features an article entitled “The 11 Firms GCs Love For Banking Work.” The reporting is based on BTI Power Rankings 2016 which names law firms that…

VC3 Ranks #58 of Top 501 Managed Service Providers by Penton Technology’s MSPmentor

June 30, 2016

VC3 Ranks #58 of Top 501 Managed Service Providers by Penton Technology’s MSPmentor VC3 ranks #58 of the top 100 among the world’s most progressive 501 Managed Service Providers (MSPs),…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Julie Medich to serve on Liberty Fellowship Board of Directors

June 30, 2016

Julie Medich, a Shareholder and attorney with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Liberty Fellowship. Julie joins six other leaders from across South…

Leighton Lord elected Board Chairman of Nexsen Pruet law firm

June 30, 2016

Nexsen Pruet attorneys have elected Leighton Lord as the law firm’s Chairman of the Board, effective July 1, 2016. As Chairman, Lord will shape the vision and strategy for the…

Lexington County Council approves Fiscal Year 2016-2017 $192.5 million budget

June 30, 2016

On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Lexington County Council approved the County’s $192.5 million Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, with an eight out of eight vote. The Operating Budget is…

NAI Avant brokers ±131 acre land sale

June 30, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC  – NAI Avant senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken recently facilitated the sale of ±131 acres of land at 14068 Garners Ferry Road in Eastover, SC, formerly known…

Nida Corporation and Northrop Rice Foundation support aircraft maintenance technology education at Greenville Technical College 

June 29, 2016

A gift from Nida Corporation and the Northrop Rice Foundation will assist the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program at Greenville Technical College in building real life skills. A donated “emulator” allows…

GNMO II allocates $73 million in new markets tax credits to S.C. projects

June 29, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has deployed $73 million…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Charleston area leases

June 29, 2016

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: ………………………………………………………………….   Consolidated Planning renewed its lease of 2,863 sq.ft. at 887 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.…

Charleston Animal Society CEO receives a “Maddie Hero Award”

June 29, 2016

Maddie’s Fund®, a national family foundation based in Pleasanton, CA, has surprised nine animal welfare leaders with the first ever Maddie Hero Awards for their incredible efforts in animal lifesaving…

Pam Hall joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

June 29, 2016

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Pam Hall as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office.   Pam holds a Computer Science degree from USC Upstate and joins Coldwell Banker…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s SC Chapter announces local 2016 Man & Woman of the Year

June 29, 2016

UPSTATE, SC – An Anderson woman and a Simpsonville man have been named the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS)…

Perry to serve as president of Rotary Club of Spartanburg

June 29, 2016

John Perry, executive director of university boards and public affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate, will become president of the Rotary Club of Spartanburg on July 1. Perry,…

McMillan Pazdan Smith moves up in ENR 500 Ranking, closes in on Top 10 southeastern firms

June 29, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – On Engineering News Record’s recently published Top 500 Top Design Firm’s list, McMillan Pazdan Smith ranked 11th among all Southeastern design firms. Overall, the firm moved up…

CresCom Bank announces nine new team members for its Carolina Markets

June 29, 2016

CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes nine new team members throughout the Carolinas. These include:   Charleston, S.C. Michele Binkowski, joining CresCom Bank as the deposit operations…

CresCom Bank announces nine new team members for its Carolina Markets

June 29, 2016

CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes nine new team members throughout the Carolinas. These include:   Charleston, S.C. Michele Binkowski, joining CresCom Bank as the deposit operations…

CMS announces BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan selected for initiative promoting better cancer care

June 29, 2016

As part of today’s Cancer Moonshot Summit hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice®…

CMS announces BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan selected for initiative promoting better cancer care

June 29, 2016

As part of today’s Cancer Moonshot Summit hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice®…

Full scholarships for master’s degree level prospective teachers available

June 29, 2016

Up to ten slots for full tuition scholarships still available; application deadline July 25 CHARLESTON, SC – In order to meet the critical need for highly-trained K-12 teachers of science,…

Two new team members join Jarrard, Nowell & Russell

June 29, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has named Kristi Rudd as office manager and Trey Dennis as staff accountant at the…

The 11 firms GCs love for banking work

June 29, 2016

Legal industry publication Law360 features an article entitled “The 11 Firms GCs Love For Banking Work.” The reporting is based on BTI Power Rankings 2016 which names law firms that…

New Forest Acres website

June 29, 2016

Forest Acres has a new website, www.atforestacres.com, which serves as an online resource specifically aimed at Forest Acres residents, visitors, and businesses. Dottie Reynolds, owner of Casual Living, has lived…

Midlands Technical College awarded $4 million federal IT training grant

June 29, 2016

U.S. Department of Labor funds Midlands TechHire program to provide scholarships, training and job opportunities for high-growth occupations   COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) has been awarded a competitive…

New patio tables and chairs for public use to debut on Main Street as part of “What’s Next Midlands” initiative

June 29, 2016

EngenuitySC and Central Carolina Community Foundation team up with local partners to roll out new crowd-sourced regional improvement program, one great idea at a time Midlands residents will soon be…

Eileen M. Stevens earns CFP® designation

June 29, 2016

Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…

Daria M. Ali earns RP® designation

June 29, 2016

Abacus Planning Group announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…

Statement from the South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce regarding the statewide Primary Elections

June 29, 2016

“The results of the runoff elections clearly indicate a need for a new direction in South Carolina around policies that support infrastructure, jobs, education and economic opportunity for all South…

Statement from the South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce regarding the statewide Primary Elections

June 29, 2016

“The results of the runoff elections clearly indicate a need for a new direction in South Carolina around policies that support infrastructure, jobs, education and economic opportunity for all South…

Daria M. Ali earns RP® designation

June 29, 2016

Abacus Planning Group announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…

Eileen M. Stevens earns CFP® designation

June 29, 2016

Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…

NAI Avant closes prime development site in Irmo for Frank’s Car Wash

June 29, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM and Gerald Steele recently facilitated the sale of ±2.75 acres of land in Irmo. The property, located at 1101 Dutch Fork Road, was…

New Forest Acres website

June 29, 2016

Forest Acres has a new website, www.atforestacres.com, which serves as an online resource specifically aimed at Forest Acres residents, visitors, and businesses. Dottie Reynolds, owner of Casual Living, has lived…

New patio tables and chairs for public use to debut on Main Street as part of “What’s Next Midlands” initiative

June 29, 2016

EngenuitySC and Central Carolina Community Foundation team up with local partners to roll out new crowd-sourced regional improvement program, one great idea at a time Midlands residents will soon be…

Mandy Coleman of National Restaurant Properties represents Brew Pub

June 28, 2016

Mandy Coleman with National Restaurant Properties, LLC, represented the Tenant, Famulari’s Brew, LLC in the lease of 5656 square feet at 1291 Folly Road on James Island.   National Restaurant…

Nominations Open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award

June 28, 2016

Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…

S.C. Arts Commission announces Artist Fellows

June 28, 2016

The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of prose, poetry, dance: choreography and dance: performance. Each artist receives…

Disney Institute coming to USC

June 28, 2016

Disney Institute is coming to the University of South Carolina! August 3, 2016 ● Russell House University Union ● 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ● $495/person There are five powerful…

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

June 28, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.…

NAI Avant receives eight CoStar Power Broker Awards in Columbia

June 28, 2016

NAI Avant announced our Columbia brokerage team received eight 2015 Costar Power Broker Awards, recognizing those professionals who perform at the highest levels in commercial real estate sales and leasing.…

SCE&G files for rate adjustment under Base Load Review Act

June 28, 2016

CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office…

SCE&G files for rate adjustment under Base Load Review Act

June 28, 2016

CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office…