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.…

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…

Michelin invests for sustainable growth in North America

June 27, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America has invested more than $3.1 billionon manufacturing capacity and infrastructure and other developments since 2011 in support of its sustainable growth strategies, the Company…

Anderson University names Steve Nail Dean of the College of Business

June 27, 2016

Anderson University announced that Steve Nail will be the new dean of AU’s College of Business. Well-known throughout the state and region as the Vice President of Human Resources at…

Choice Hotels announces the expansion of the Cambria hotels & suites brand in North Charleston

June 27, 2016

ROCKVILLE, MD – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner SpringBridge Development LLC and management…

O’Neal Inc. Hires Billing Manager

June 27, 2016

O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Cynthia Long as Billing Manager.   Long has more than 25 years of experience in accounting. She previously worked…

College Resource Guide released

June 27, 2016

A directory of services for at-risk students and others enrolled in local non-profit colleges and universities has been compiled and made available through participating institutions. Eight of the nine institutions…

Avison Young Retail Lease – 5117 Dorchester Road

June 27, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Vitré R. Stephens represented Secured Debt investments #24, LLC in the leasing of 4,764 sf retail space located at 5117 Dorchester Road in…

Dominion supports improvements on Palmetto Trail Passage

June 27, 2016

The Palmetto Trail’s Fort Jackson Passage will receive some much needed upgrades soon, thanks to a $15,000 environmental grant from the Dominion Foundation and Dominion Resources. “Palmetto Conservation Foundation is…

Community Development receives John A. Sasso award

June 27, 2016

On Friday, June 24, 2016, the National Community Development Association (NCDA) recognized the Community Development department as one of the winners of the 2016 John A. Sasso National Community Development…

SCE&G ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer back by popular demand

June 27, 2016

SCE&G is reintroducing a popular offer that gives electric customers an affordable way to purchase energy-efficient light bulbs. With a quick visit to the company’s online EnergyWise Savings Store, customers…

SCE&G ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer back by popular demand

June 27, 2016

SCE&G is reintroducing a popular offer that gives electric customers an affordable way to purchase energy-efficient light bulbs. With a quick visit to the company’s online EnergyWise Savings Store, customers…

Ballentine Antiques & Storage adds U-Haul truck sharing℠

June 27, 2016

U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. announced that Ballentine Antiques & Storage has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Irmo community. Ballentine Antiques & Storage at…

Harvest Hope Food Bank receives grant from ConAgra Foods foundation to help give kids a hunger-free summer

June 27, 2016

One out of 5 children in South Carolina faces hunger. When schools are closed for summer, kids have less access to nutritious meals as many rely on free or reduced-price…

Mayor Benjamin elected Second Vice President of United States Conference of Mayors

June 27, 2016

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was elected Second Vice President of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) earlier today at this year’s annual meeting in Indianapolis, positioning Columbia at the…

South Carolina teen selected as Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2016

June 27, 2016

MOBILE, AL – On Saturday, June 25, Tara Moore of Easley, S.C. was named the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2016 and presented with a cash scholarship of $40,000…

Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Jamie Williams to the statewide business defense firm

June 27, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce James Williams has joined the firm’s Columbia office.  Williams is an associate practicing in the area of construction law.…

Goodwill Industries to open new Midlands headquarters on June 30

June 27, 2016

At 9:00 am on Thursday, June 30, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina will open the doors to its new Midlands headquarters at 2119 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The…

Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016

June 27, 2016

Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…

Summer Camps & Classes Begin Soon at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

June 27, 2016

Summer camps and classes at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) for both children and adults will begin in July. The first registration deadline is June 30, so…

Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors

June 27, 2016

Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…

Choate Construction teams with local Red Cross chapter to promote fire prevention       

June 27, 2016

SUMMERVILLE, SC – Choate Construction Company teamed with the American Red Cross in a Smoke Alarm Blitz, visiting homes as part of the Home Fire Safety Campaign. Saturday’s Smoke Alarm…

Choate Construction teams with local Red Cross chapter to promote fire prevention       

June 27, 2016

SUMMERVILLE, SC – Choate Construction Company teamed with the American Red Cross in a Smoke Alarm Blitz, visiting homes as part of the Home Fire Safety Campaign. Saturday’s Smoke Alarm…

Dominion supports improvements on Palmetto Trail Passage

June 27, 2016

The Palmetto Trail’s Fort Jackson Passage will receive some much needed upgrades soon, thanks to a $15,000 environmental grant from the Dominion Foundation and Dominion Resources. “Palmetto Conservation Foundation is…

AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets

June 27, 2016

1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber   COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…

AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets

June 27, 2016

1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber   COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…

Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina

June 27, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC- Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one of the “Best Places…

Burns endorses Kuper in District 21

June 27, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Councilman Jim Burns affirmed his endorsement and support of Stacy Kuper to replace him in District 21 today. “This has been a campaign season filled…

Tucker named “runner up” for Salvation Army’s prestigious Man of the Year Award

June 27, 2016

Salvation Army chaplain recognized for service to the organization and broader community   COLUMBIA, SC – Salvation Army chaplain Melvin Tucker was recognized as “runner up” for the Salvation Army’s…

NAI Avant closes on former Cardinal Newman site

June 27, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently represented the seller, the Diocese of Charleston, in the transaction of 4701 Forest Drive in Forest Acres. The 12.47…

Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources

June 27, 2016

States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers   SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…

Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources

June 27, 2016

States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers   SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…

Colonial Life launches new educator leadership program

June 27, 2016

Program will build stronger ties between educators, business and community leaders   COLUMBIA, SC – School’s out for summer, but a select group of administrators, principals and other school executives…

Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016

June 27, 2016

Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…

CBE President John Eckstrom named BTA’s 2016 Volunteer of the Year

June 27, 2016

John Eckstrom, president of Carolina Business Equipment Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, was named the Business Technology Association’s (BTA’s) 2016 Volunteer of the Year on June 10 during the BTA at…

Goodwill Industries to open new Midlands headquarters on June 30

June 27, 2016

At 9:00 am on Thursday, June 30, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina will open the doors to its new Midlands headquarters at 2119 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The…

Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors

June 27, 2016

Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…

NAI Avant closes on former Cardinal Newman site

June 27, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently represented the seller, the Diocese of Charleston, in the transaction of 4701 Forest Drive in Forest Acres. The 12.47…

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. added to Russell 2000® Index

June 27, 2016

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced today that it was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opened on…

Summer Camps & Classes Begin Soon at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

June 27, 2016

Summer camps and classes at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) for both children and adults will begin in July. The first registration deadline is June 30, so…

Tucker named “runner up” for Salvation Army’s prestigious Man of the Year Award

June 27, 2016

Salvation Army chaplain recognized for service to the organization and broader community   COLUMBIA, SC – Salvation Army chaplain Melvin Tucker was recognized as “runner up” for the Salvation Army’s…

Mullikin Law Firm announces Creative Director Charlie Mullikin

June 26, 2016

Mullikin to oversee firm’s creative and social media presence   CAMDEN, SC – Charlie Mullikin joins The Mullikin Law Firm as the firm’s new creative director, enhancing the team in…

Catherine Walworth joins the CMA curatorial team

June 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Walworth, Ph.D., to Curator. Walworth joined the CMA curatorial team this spring, and she…

DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day

June 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…

DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day

June 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…

Mullikin Law Firm announces Creative Director Charlie Mullikin

June 26, 2016

Mullikin to oversee firm’s creative and social media presence   CAMDEN, SC – Charlie Mullikin joins The Mullikin Law Firm as the firm’s new creative director, enhancing the team in…

District Five moves to 10-point grading scale

June 24, 2016

In April, the State Board of Education voted unanimously to move South Carolina high schools to a 10-point grading scale starting in August. South Carolina schools currently use a 7-point…

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department accepting reserve deputy applications

June 24, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will begin its next reserve deputy training cycle Oct. 19. “Reserve deputies are a major component of our commitment to serve the…