Greenville County Schools FY17 general fund budget approved

June 6, 2016

The Greenville County Schools FY 17 General Fund Budget was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees without a tax increase. The budget of $575,956,000 funds an additional $19.5 million…

Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University hosts children’s events in the Upstate

June 6, 2016

Children throughout the Upstate are having their artistic horizons expanded this summer through the Museum & Gallery’s summer educational programs. For three Fridays in July, from 2-3:30 p.m., kids are…

M. B. Kahn renovates historic Seibels building in Columbia

June 6, 2016

The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. (Seibels) is partnering with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to complete renovations of its historic headquarters located at 1501 Lady Street in Columbia. Since…

CBRE negotiates sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive

June 6, 2016

CBRE has finalized the sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive, in the Southeast Columbia submarket in Richland County. CBRE’s Ben Brantley provided expertise to complete the transaction on behalf of…

ERG Payroll & HR launches integrated health benefit platform

June 6, 2016

ERG partners with local brokers to help companies eliminate complexity and create a seamless solution for payroll, HR, and benefits.   ERG launched a fully integrated payroll and benefits platform…

ERG Payroll & HR launches integrated health benefit platform

June 6, 2016

ERG partners with local brokers to help companies eliminate complexity and create a seamless solution for payroll, HR, and benefits.   ERG launched a fully integrated payroll and benefits platform…

Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows

June 6, 2016

Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…

Collins & Lacy welcomes new Chief Operating Officer

June 6, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce W. Carl Martin has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Martin will manage the firm’s financial, human resources,…

Collins & Lacy welcomes new Chief Operating Officer

June 6, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce W. Carl Martin has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Martin will manage the firm’s financial, human resources,…

Ziff Properties plans self-storage conversion

June 6, 2016

CHATTANOOGA, TN – A venture between Ziff Properties, Inc. and Reliant Self Storage is set to acquire and redevelop Mountain Creek Village Shopping Center in Chattanooga, TN. Previously a Food…

CBRE negotiates sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive

June 6, 2016

CBRE has finalized the sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive, in the Southeast Columbia submarket in Richland County. CBRE’s Ben Brantley provided expertise to complete the transaction on behalf of…

NAI Avant Broker Roger Winn awarded prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Member (SIOR) designation

June 6, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that senior broker Roger Winn, SIOR, recently earned the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation. The designation signifies…

Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows

June 6, 2016

Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…

Richland One announces various awards, honors

June 5, 2016

Three Students Named Finalists for Gates Millennium Scholarship Richland One extends its congratulations to three Class of 2016 graduates who were named as finalists for the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship…

District Five graduates over 1,100 students, 2016 graduating class earns over $146 million in scholarships

June 4, 2016

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five’s class of 2016 walked the stage on May 31 and June 1 to receive their high school diplomas. Over 1,100 students graduated from…

Reginald Thomas joins Moore Beauston & Woodham, LLP

June 4, 2016

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Charleston, West Columbia, Greenville and Hartsville is pleased to announce that Reginald Thomas…

Jonathan Huggins joins Moore Beauston & Woodham, LLP

June 4, 2016

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Charleston, Greenville, Hartsville, and West Columbia is pleased to announce an…

Lexington One honors 1,500 graduates

June 4, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One honored 1,500 graduates from the district’s five high schools on Friday, June 3, 2016, and Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the University…

First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding

June 4, 2016

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…

First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding

June 4, 2016

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…

10x digital announces digital marketing scholarship; announces new intern

June 3, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – 10x digital has established an annual scholarship for undergraduates majoring in a field related to digital marketing. The scholarship will be awarded to one high school graduate…

Fred Suggs named recipient of 2016 Alan R. Willis Society of Service Award

June 3, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Fred Suggs,…

Bryana Mistretta joins Colliers International as Research Coordinator

June 3, 2016

Colliers International announced that Bryana Mistretta has joined its Research team as Research Coordinator. In this role, she is responsible for collecting market data and creating market reports for various…

Will Choate joins Colliers International as Brokerage Associate

June 3, 2016

Colliers International announced that Will Choate has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate. Choate will be a member of the Columbia office brokerage team, focusing on the leasing and…

South Carolina State Museum announces new blockbuster traveling exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different?

June 3, 2016

The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce its new blockbuster traveling exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different? presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Opening to the public June…

$200,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina

June 3, 2016

Funding to be used to promote apprenticeships across all industries and increase awareness of youth apprenticeship programs in South Carolina   COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Labor awarded…

$200,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina

June 3, 2016

Funding to be used to promote apprenticeships across all industries and increase awareness of youth apprenticeship programs in South Carolina   COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Labor awarded…

Welcoming Exceed Real Estate School to downtown Columbia

June 3, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Exceed Real Estate School has opened in downtown Columbia at 3020 Devine Street. Exceed Real Estate School currently offers licensing courses required to obtain a South Carolina Real Estate…

Colliers International welcomes Amber Willoughby as Property Administrator

June 3, 2016

Colliers International, South Carolina announced that Amber Willoughby has joined its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division as a Property Administrator. In this role, Willoughby will work alongside fellow Property…

Ameris Bank’s Mze Wilkins honored with Midlands Technical College Foundation’s Distinguished Volunteer Award

June 3, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Ameris Bank Columbia Market President Mze Wilkins was recently recognized by the Midlands Technical College Foundation with its 2016 Distinguished Volunteer Award. The Distinguished Volunteer Award is presented…

IntelliSystems’ Mike McGhee promoted to Technical Operations Manager

June 3, 2016

IntelliSystems is proud to announce the promotion of Mike McGhee from Senior Technical Engineer to Technical Operations Manager. Mr. McGhee is an indispensable resource to both the team at IntelliSystems…

Welcoming Exceed Real Estate School to downtown Columbia

June 3, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Exceed Real Estate School has opened in downtown Columbia at 3020 Devine Street. Exceed Real Estate School currently offers licensing courses required to obtain a South Carolina Real Estate…

IntelliSystems’ Mike McGhee promoted to Technical Operations Manager

June 3, 2016

IntelliSystems is proud to announce the promotion of Mike McGhee from Senior Technical Engineer to Technical Operations Manager. Mr. McGhee is an indispensable resource to both the team at IntelliSystems…

Spartanburg Economic Futures Group welcomes Meagan Rethmeier as Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development

June 2, 2016

The Spartanburg Economic Futures Group (EFG) announced the addition of Meagan Rethmeier as the Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development. Rethmeier joins the Economic Futures Group after working over…

Columbia College McNair Center for Entrepreneurism becomes Certified Partner with the national Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and Youth Entrepreneurship South Carolina

June 2, 2016

Columbia College’s McNair Center for Entrepreneurism has become a certified partner of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s national mission is to provide programs that inspire…

DSS Regional Clinical Consultant with IFCCS graduates from Leadership Academy for Supervisors

June 2, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that Janice Mosley-Boyd, a regional clinical consultant with the Intensive Foster Care and Clinical Services (IFCCS) Region 2 division of SC…

Dickerson tapped to develop logistics industry cluster

June 2, 2016

Suzanne Dickerson has been named the director of logistics industry initiatives for the business-led, non-profit organization, South Carolina Council on Competitiveness.  Dickerson transitions to the Council after eight years as…

Dickerson tapped to develop logistics industry cluster

June 2, 2016

Suzanne Dickerson has been named the director of logistics industry initiatives for the business-led, non-profit organization, South Carolina Council on Competitiveness.  Dickerson transitions to the Council after eight years as…

TD Bank names Shannon Stephens Regional Vice President for Midlands Market

June 2, 2016

TD Bank has named Shannon Stephens regional vice president for the Midlands of S.C. He will be responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers and ensuring TD Bank’s legendary…

Charleston Animal Society a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofit”

June 2, 2016

Charleston Animal Society announced its continued commitment to excellence with awards from two of the most prestigious nonprofit watchdog groups in the country. In May, Charleston Animal Society was selected as…

Registration open for 17th annual Race for The ARK

June 2, 2016

Registration opens today for the 17th annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK on Aug. 27 in downtown Summerville. This 5K run/walk raises money for The ARK in its work…

Woodlands at Furman names Foley Sales and Marketing Director

June 2, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman has hired Amy Foley as Sales and Marketing Director for the continuing care retirement community. Foley is a native of Ohio with a…

Fireflies organize youth baseball skills camps

June 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies have scheduled two, three-day youth baseball skills camps this summer at Spirit Communications Park. The camps are scheduled for mid-July and mid-August. The first…

Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting nominations for 7th Annual Best of Philanthropy Awards

June 2, 2016

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy, is seeking nominations for the 7th Annual Best of Philanthropy Awards. The Best of Philanthropy Awards honor ordinary people in the…

PA Solutions opening Greenville County facility

June 2, 2016

Engineering Company Launching New Operation In The Upstate   GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – PA Solutions, a full-service automation controls engineering company, is constructing a new facility in Greenville County. The development…

PA Solutions opening Greenville County facility

June 2, 2016

Engineering Company Launching New Operation In The Upstate GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – PA Solutions, a full-service automation controls engineering company, is constructing a new facility in Greenville County. The development will…

Spring Valley High School accepted to TransformSC’s statewide network

June 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Spring Valley has been accepted to TransformSC’s network of innovative schools. There are now 51 TransformSC schools in 21 districts across the state. “More and more schools…

McNair’s Adam Landy elected to SC Bar and ABA House of Delegates

June 2, 2016

McNair Law Firm announced that Adam Landy has been elected to the House of Delegates for both the South Carolina Bar (SC Bar) and the American Bar Association (ABA). Adam…

Pawmetto Lifeline hosts Kitten Shower & Adoption Event this weekend

June 2, 2016

Pawmetto Lifeline is encouraging kitten adoptions by hosting a Kitten Shower & Adoption Event this Saturday from 12pm to 4pm at their 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia facility. There will be…

The Beach Company acquires property in Forest Acres

June 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – An affiliate of The Beach Company, headquartered in Charleston, S.C., announces the acquisition of approximately 12 acres in the City of Forest Acres, S.C., at the former site…