Richland County Vector Control spraying to control increased mosquito activity

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – This month’s historic flooding, paired with warm temperatures, has led to increased mosquito activity in some parts of Richland County. To combat the problem, Richland County Vector Control…

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Wando instructor named SC Dance Educator of the Year

October 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Dance Association announced that for the second year in a row, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) teacher has been named the 2015 SC…

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NAI Avant Brokers Industrial Sale in Columbia, SC

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, with the assistance of broker Lee Bussell and Lee Marsha, recently represented Aquatech Leasing, LLC in the sale of their…

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Collins & Lacy Co-Founder honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work…

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M. B. Kahn assists to eliminate water shortage for the City of Columbia

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Responding to the City of Columbia’s emergency call, M. B. Kahn Construction Co. mobilized to supply the manpower, equipment, and materials needed to maintain the city’s water…

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Morton & Gettys’ Duncan appointed to cultural commission

October 16, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – James David Duncan, an attorney with Morton & Gettys, has been appointed to the York County Cultural and Heritage Commission. The commission oversees four facilities: Historic Brattonsville,…

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NAI Avant Brokers Industrial Sale in Columbia, SC

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, with the assistance of broker Lee Bussell and Lee Marsha, recently represented Aquatech Leasing, LLC in the sale of their…

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SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest; Deadline Extended to October 26

October 16, 2015

Seeking great ideas to help our #SCStrong community move forward   COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to move the Midlands forward via the $5,000 Ignite! 2015 Ideas…

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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce names Shafran Fields Sports and Group Tourism Manager

October 15, 2015

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced Shafran Fields as its new Sports and Group Tourism Manager. In his new position,…

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Collins & Lacy Co-Founder honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work…

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M. B. Kahn assists to eliminate water shortage for the City of Columbia

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Responding to the City of Columbia’s emergency call, M. B. Kahn Construction Co. mobilized to supply the manpower, equipment, and materials needed to maintain the city’s water…

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SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest; Deadline Extended to October 26

October 15, 2015

Seeking great ideas to help our #SCStrong community move forward   COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to move the Midlands forward via the $5,000 Ignite! 2015 Ideas…

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Google sending managers to visit columbia, SC Devfest

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Martin Omander and Elizabeth Padilla, both Developer Relations Managers for Google will be speaking at Columbia’s first Devfest event on Saturday, October 24th.  Topics will include “Boosting…

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Colliers International welcomes Taylor Wolfe to Columbia office brokerage team

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce that Taylor Wolfe has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate. Wolfe will be a member of the Columbia office brokerage team. …

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NAI Avant consummates lease of ±24,000 sf office space in Columbia, SC

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, with assistance from Cushman and Wakefield brokers John Gray, John Tison and Ed Kercher, recently facilitated the ±24,000 SF lease of commercial…

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Richland One announces initial plan for makeup days

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One students missed seven school days due to the historic flooding that affected the Columbia area and other parts of the state. The district has announced its…

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Additional disaster recovery centers in South Carolina open in Darlington and Orangeburg Counties

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are now open in Darlington and Orangeburg to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers’ hours are 8 AM to 7 PM seven…

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SYNNEX Corporation inspires record number of IT channel leaders at its annual North American conference

October 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a Fortune 300 technology solutions company with its US distribution headquarters located in Greenville, South Carolina, held its largest annual Inspire Conference North…

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Forty-First annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced

October 15, 2015

Cycling Event Set for May 2016 Opens Registration, New Website Unveiled SPARTANBURG, SC – Today, the Freewheelers Cycling Association opened public registration for the 2016 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and…

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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Darlington County

October 15, 2015

Company investing more than $10 million in solar project   DARLINGTON, SC – Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…

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“Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop” hosted by the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium

October 15, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Public Works…

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NICB agents process soaked vehicles from South Carolina floods

October 15, 2015

DES PLAINES, IL – As South Carolina struggles to recover from record-breaking rainfall and flooding, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is working with law enforcement agencies, insurance and car rental…

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Help S.C. flood relief by donating to zero overhead fund at YourFoundation.org

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Deadly, record-smashing rainfall has caused massive flooding across the eleven Midlands counties served by Central Carolina Community Foundation in Columbia, S.C. In response, the Foundation has established…

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Senior Resources broadens its reach to feed seniors in aftermath of floods

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources will deliver non-perishable food to local seniors who have been affected by the flooding in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin. The agency is collecting food…

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SC State Fair off to favorable start as thousands turn out for Opening Day

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Clear skies and enthusiastic crowds marked the opening day of the 2015 South Carolina State Fair in Columbia on Wednesday. The opening drew 35,686 patrons to the fairgrounds…

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Newberry County designated for federal assistance after flooding

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has amended its disaster declaration for the recent flooding in order to make survivors in Newberry County eligible for Individual Assistance. Survivors who…

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House begins flood recovery response

October 15, 2015

Ways and Means Committee will Conduct Hearings to Initiate Process   COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement regarding the House’s plans to address…

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All City of Columbia customers no longer under boil water advisory

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – City officials are pleased to announce that as of 4 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2015, all areas served by the City of Columbia’s Water Works no longer need…

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Rescheduled Rosewood Arts Festival

October 15, 2015

Trenholm Artists Guild and Rockaways to Host Fifth Annual Rosewood Arts Festival   RESCHEDULED TO:   Sunday, October 25 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) For a fifth straight year, Trenholm Artists Guild…

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Richland County Flood Information Update for Oct. 14

October 15, 2015

Tax Tips for Replacing Flooded Vehicles:  The Richland County Auditor offers the following tips for residents whose vehicles were destroyed in the flood:  If you intend to purchase another automobile…

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Live on the Green teams up with American Red Cross to accept donations at Lee Brice concert

October 14, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Live on the Green LLC announced that they have teamed up with the American Red Cross and concert headliner Lee Brice to accept donations for statewide flood…

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8th Annual Golf for Conner Silent Auction and Raffle Gala

October 14, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Marcus Lattimore will join the Christopher Conner Foundation for the 8th annual Golf for Conner Silent Auction and Raffle Gala on October 18, 2015, at the Country Club of…

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Local Principal, Claire D. Thompson, among America’s Best

October 14, 2015

School leader is honored for sustaining strong schools during National Principals Month   ALEXANDRIA, VA – Claire D. Thompson is among 59 outstanding elementary and middle school principals from across…

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Additional disaster recovery centers in South Carolina open in Horry County

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are now open in Horry County to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers’ hours are 8 AM to 7 PM seven days a…

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SC State University, Denmark Tech and Joint Underwriting Association miss legal financial reporting deadlines

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. State University, Denmark Technical College and the South Carolina Joint Underwriting Association have missed their legally required financial reporting deadlines for fiscal year 2014-15, state Controller…

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Columbia College announces winners for O’Keeffe Juried Art Competition, A Natural Wonder

October 14, 2015

Columbia, SC — Columbia College is pleased to announce the winners of its statewide Georgia O’Keeffe K12 juried art competition: Rosewood Elementary in Columbia, The South Carolina School for the Blind in…

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Columbia Metropolitan Airport announces Eddie Martin as Deputy Chief of Public Safety

October 14, 2015

CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport is pleased to announce that Eddie Martin has stepped into the role of Deputy Chief for the airport’s recently established Public Safety Department. Eddie…

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Richland One International Welcome Center closed temporarily

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland One International Welcome Center will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by the recent flood. Located at 2612 Covenant Road, the International…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler deal at 2000 Taylor Street

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of 4,528 SF office at 2000 Taylor Street in…

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Habitat to dedicate 330th home in Greenville County

October 14, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has reached a milestone – completion of the 330th home built by the organization and its community partners. The home will…

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Zipit Wireless issued patent for mobile enterprise messaging technology

October 14, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless, a provider of critical communication solutions, today announced the issue by the US Patent Office of a patent covering the mobile technology used in its Enterprise…

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Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance eligibility for Newberry County

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA…

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S.C. Chamber announces 2015 Public Servant of the Year

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber is proud to announce  as its 2015 Public Servant of the Year. Governor Haley will be awarded on November 12, 2015 at the…

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Rick Mendoza elected to The American College of Bankruptcy

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet bankruptcy law specialist Rick Mendoza has been elected to The American College of Bankruptcy. The prestigious honor “recognizes exceptional bankruptcy professionals for their work, their…

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S.C. Phil to give concert this Sunday for friends, family and community at Harbison Theatre: The Great American Songbook

October 14, 2015

The S.C. Philharmonic Performs The Great American Songbook at Harbison Theatre, October 18, 2015 The Pops Series kicks off with contemplative, upbeat classics for the community at Harbison Theatre at…

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NAI Avant represents purchaser in ±7.55 acre transaction off Clemson Road

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Mac Fanning recently represented Carolina Fresh Farms in their purchase of ±7.55 acres off Clemson Road. The site will be developed to accommodate…

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Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter names Taylor Wilson as new Director of Communications & Advocacy

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter has added a new face to its team, S. Taylor Wilson, Director of Communications and Advocacy. Ms. Wilson hails from West…

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NAI Avant represents purchaser in ±7.55 acre transaction off Clemson Road

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Mac Fanning recently represented Carolina Fresh Farms in their purchase of ±7.55 acres off Clemson Road. The site will be developed to accommodate…

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Recognize your community’s arts hero with a Verner Award nomination

October 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Recognize South Carolina innovators, supporters and advocates of the arts with a nomination for the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts — the state’s highest…

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S.C. Phil to give concert this Sunday for friends, family and community at Harbison Theatre: The Great American Songbook

October 14, 2015

The S.C. Philharmonic Performs The Great American Songbook at Harbison Theatre, October 18, 2015 The Pops Series kicks off with contemplative, upbeat classics for the community at Harbison Theatre at…

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