Miller-Valentine Group breaks ground on 2nd building at Atlas Commerce Center in Palmetto Commerce Park

July 18, 2016

A second, 67,500 SF speculative warehouse building is now under construction within the Atlas Commerce Center’s multi-phased development located in Palmetto Commerce Park, the premier industrial park in the Greater…

Chapin Police and Shred360 team up for free shred event, school supply drive

July 18, 2016

Thursday, August 18, from 11 am-2 pm The Chapin Police Department and Shred360 are teaming up once again to collect documents from local residents for secure destruction and recycling, and…

County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

July 18, 2016

For the 28th year in a row, the County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers…

Miller-Valentine Group breaks ground on 2nd building at Atlas Commerce Center in Palmetto Commerce Park

July 18, 2016

A second, 67,500 SF speculative warehouse building is now under construction within the Atlas Commerce Center’s multi-phased development located in Palmetto Commerce Park, the premier industrial park in the Greater…

NAI Avant closes ±13.84 acre retail land sale in Irmo

July 18, 2016

NAI Avant Director of Retail Services, Patrick Palmer, recently facilitated the sale of ±13.84 acres of land located at 722 Western Lane in Irmo, SC. Palmer represented the buyer in…

Vista Guild installs new sculpture at Vista Greenway tunnel entrance

July 18, 2016

“Curtis & Bob,” public art sculpture by Doug McAbee, Cheerfully Greets Greenway Users COLUMBIA, SC – The Vista Guild is proud to announce its most recent public art sculpture installation,…

The Salvation Army of the Midlands provides summer camping experience to Local Children

July 16, 2016

The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 52 local children, ages 6-12, at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina this week. Several staff escorted…

Christina Fleming, CDFA, celebrates 10 year anniversary

July 16, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors is pleased to announce that Christina Fleming, CDFA, has celebrated her 10 year anniversary with the firm. Ms. Fleming handles Business Development…

Christina Fleming, CDFA, celebrates 10 year anniversary

July 16, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors is pleased to announce that Christina Fleming, CDFA, has celebrated her 10 year anniversary with the firm. Ms. Fleming handles Business Development…

The Salvation Army of the Midlands provides summer camping experience to Local Children

July 16, 2016

The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 52 local children, ages 6-12, at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina this week. Several staff escorted…

300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association

July 15, 2016

On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…

300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association

July 15, 2016

On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…

Columbia College welcomes Vice President of Advancement

July 15, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College has appointment Francis Schodowski as Vice President for Advancement. He will serve as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive…

Bonnie Anzelmo new Executive Director of Injured Workers’ Advocate

July 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Bonnie G. Anzelmo has joined Injured Workers’ Advocates of South Carolina as the organization’s new Executive Director. Anzelmo grew up in Barnwell and is an honors graduate…

Bonnie Anzelmo new Executive Director of Injured Workers’ Advocate

July 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Bonnie G. Anzelmo has joined Injured Workers’ Advocates of South Carolina as the organization’s new Executive Director. Anzelmo grew up in Barnwell and is an honors graduate…

Farm Credit, AgFirst celebrate 100 years of service to farming, rural America

July 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Farm Credit System is celebrating 100 years of service to agriculture and rural communities this month. As one of four funding banks in the nationwide system,…

Columbia College welcomes Vice President of Advancement

July 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College has appointment Francis Schodowski as Vice President for Advancement. He will serve as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive…

Columbia Urban League is awarded two $5,000 grants for teen driving safety

July 14, 2016

The Columbia Urban League announced it has received two $5,000 grants to promote teen driving safety. According to the National Safety Council, teens drive more during the summer months. These…

Historic Columbia announces new Director of Marketing and Communications

July 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Anna Kate Twitty as their new director of marketing and communications. In this role, Twitty will lead Historic Columbia’s marketing department…

SC Ports Authority welcomes 8,500 TEU vessel via newly-expanded Panama Canal

July 14, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) welcomed the Hannover Bridge, first post-Panamax size vessel to call Charleston after transiting the newly-opened Panama Canal expansion. “SCPA is already benefiting from…

SC Ports Authority welcomes 8,500 TEU vessel via newly-expanded Panama Canal

July 14, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) welcomed the Hannover Bridge, first post-Panamax size vessel to call Charleston after transiting the newly-opened Panama Canal expansion. “SCPA is already benefiting from…

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

July 14, 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 collaborates with three leading SC partners in historic rehabilitation project

July 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is proud to announce the collaboration with Sumter, LLC in a historic, $7.5 million rehabilitation project in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. After standing vacant and…

Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator

July 14, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…

Historic Columbia announces new Director of Marketing and Communications

July 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Anna Kate Twitty as their new director of marketing and communications. In this role, Twitty will lead Historic Columbia’s marketing department…

Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator

July 14, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…

NAI Avant collaborates with three leading SC partners in historic rehabilitation project

July 14, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is proud to announce the collaboration with Sumter, LLC in a historic, $7.5 million rehabilitation project in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. After standing vacant and…

Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to address graduates at Summer Commencement

July 13, 2016

Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of Tri-County Technical College, will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Wednesday, August 3, at 6 p.m. at the Anderson Civic Center. Approximately 300 students…

CIU Alumnus named Alaska’s Education Commissioner

July 13, 2016

Alaska’s new education commissioner received his earliest training in education in the heat and humidity of South Carolina. Dr. Michael Johnson, originally from Rossville, Georgia, earned his bachelor’s degree (’94)…

Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

July 13, 2016

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Citizens Advisory Council for the Columbia Police Department Seeking one (1) Applicant for…

Advertisement of Vacancy on Façade Improvement Review Committee

July 13, 2016

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications to fill the Architect and Commercial Loan Officer vacancies on the Façade Improvement Review Committee. The purpose of this…

Office building sold in Columbia, SC

July 13, 2016

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 221 Dawson Road in Columbia, South Carolina. Frost Partners III, LLC purchased the 40,058 square foot class A office building from…

Sierra Club challenges latest SCE&G nuclear plant cost overrun

July 13, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club filed a petition to intervene before the state Public Service Commission (PSC) to challenge SCE&G’s latest $850 million cost…

Barb Williams promoted to Office Manager, Columbia office

July 13, 2016

Mashburn Construction announces the promotion of Barb Williams to Office Manager at the company’s Columbia headquarters. Barb began working for the company as the front desk receptionist in 2001. She quickly…

First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred

July 13, 2016

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…

First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred

July 13, 2016

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…

Hubbell Lighting sweeps the 2016 Architectural SSL PIA award competition

July 13, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced that it won six 2016 Product Innovation Awards, more than any other lighting manufacturer. The “PIAs” are Architectural…

United Way of the Midlands announces 2016-2017 executive officers, new Board Members

July 13, 2016

COLUMBIA,SC – As United Way of the Midlands kicks off a new campaign season, the organization is also welcoming its 2016-2017 Executive Officers and Board Members. Holt Chetwood, Senior VP and…

Call for artists for the 701 CCA Prize 2016 for South Carolina artists 40 years & younger

July 13, 2016

701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia, S.C., announces the third installment of the 701 CCA Prize, a bi-annual art competition and exhibition for professional South Carolina artists 40 years…

Nonprofit leaders explore organizational vibrancy at Shine the Light

July 13, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Creating a Vibrant Organization That Fosters Forward…

2016 mid-year construction update for the 85-385 Gateway Project

July 13, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Construction work continues on the second largest transportation infrastructure project ever undertaken by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Motorists should continue to remain alert for…

Georgia and South Carolina announce collaborative infrastructure project on I-20

July 13, 2016

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley jointly announced a state partnership for an estimated $75 million project to replace the existing Interstate 20 bridges over the…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler wins 7th Costar Power Brokers Award

July 13, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler is pleased to announce that for the 7th consecutive year, the company has been selected by CoStar Group, commercial real estate’s leading independent…

Chambers-ranked attorney Phil Conner bolsters Williams Mullen’s environment & natural resources practice

July 13, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that Phil Conner has joined the firm as a Partner in the firm’s Environment & Natural Resources practice. Mr. Conner joins…

Richland County terminates EMS worker after social media posts

July 13, 2016

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – After completing an investigation that revealed a violation of personnel policies and “erosion of public trust,” Richland County terminated a senior paramedic Wednesday. The County is also…

Wells Fargo commits $4.1 million to boost Columbia, S.C.-area homeownership

July 13, 2016

Eligible homebuyers can make an appointment now to apply for a matching down payment assistance grant up to $7,500 on July 29-30 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center  COLUMBIA, SC…

Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County

July 13, 2016

Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…

Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County

July 13, 2016

Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…

Bauknight Pietras and Stormer named to US Captive Service Awards shortlist

July 13, 2016

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the CPA Firm category for the 2016 US Captive Services Awards. Nominations were open to all…

NAI Avant arranges ±3,490 SF retail investment sale at Clemson Road Bojangles’

July 13, 2016

NAI Avant Senior Brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently closed the investment sale of the Bojangles’ at 2800 Clemson Road. The ±3,490 square foot retail…