Habitat Greenville celebrates 20 years partnership with Golden Strip Church Coalition

April 21, 2016

SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat Greenville with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. Their idea was taken to churches…

LS3P founder Frank Lucas, FAIA awarded the Order of the Palmetto

April 21, 2016

Architect Frank Lucas, FAIA was recently awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, on the occasion of his retirement dinner. The award was presented at a…

Rebuild Upstate adds Volunteer Coordinator

April 21, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Sarah Barthelmes has joined Rebuild Upstate as its Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator. A student at Arizona State University, she will be responsible for working with Rebuild Upstate…

Achieving the Dream selects Greenville Technical College to participate in its Student Financial Empowerment Project

April 21, 2016

Achieving the Dream and Greenville Technical College (GTC) today announced that GTC will receive $25,000 over a two-year period to expand and strengthen financial empowerment activities designed to strengthen students’…

Homes of Hope receives $100,000 grant from Wells Fargo Housing Foundation

April 21, 2016

Homes of Hope was recently awarded a $100,000 affordable housing grant by the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. The grant will be used to support Homes of Hope’s newest affordable housing…

S.C. Chamber announces salute to small business awards winners

April 21, 2016

The State Chamber today announced the winners of its annual Salute to Small Business awards. The South Carolina Salute to Small Business is the Palmetto State’s annual National Small Business Week event. Now…

S.C. Chamber announces salute to small business awards winners

April 21, 2016

The State Chamber today announced the winners of its annual Salute to Small Business awards. The South Carolina Salute to Small Business is the Palmetto State’s annual National Small Business Week event. Now…

University of South Carolina student named Truman Scholar

April 21, 2016

University of South Carolina junior Jory Fleming of Columbia has been selected as a 2016 Truman Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious scholarships that recognizes students for superior academic…

Palmetto Health receives coveted Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs accreditation

April 21, 2016

Palmetto Health is one of eight organizations to receive full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), the international accrediting body for organizations conducting…

Girls on the Run and Junior League of Columbia join forces to promote healthy lifestyles

April 21, 2016

Girls on the Run of Columbia (GOTR) and the Junior League of Columbia, Inc. (JLC) are joining forces on April 30 to inspire local youth to be healthy, happy and…

Cason Development Group completes Orangeburg Taco Bell

April 21, 2016

Cason Development Group has recently completed a new Taco Bell restaurant at 3259 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg County. The new restaurant opened for business on Friday, April 1. Cason…

Outstanding leadership program for youth is accepting applications!

April 21, 2016

Youth Corps is a dynamic leadership training experience for thirty-six outstanding 9th and 10th grade students (this means male and female 8th & 9th graders would apply for next year)…

Cason Development Group completes Orangeburg Taco Bell

April 21, 2016

Cason Development Group has recently completed a new Taco Bell restaurant at 3259 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg County. The new restaurant opened for business on Friday, April 1. Cason…

Girls on the Run and Junior League of Columbia join forces to promote healthy lifestyles

April 21, 2016

Girls on the Run of Columbia (GOTR) and the Junior League of Columbia, Inc. (JLC) are joining forces on April 30 to inspire local youth to be healthy, happy and…

United Phosphorus, Inc. to establish operations in Williamsburg County

April 20, 2016

Company Investing More Than $20 Million In Kingstree Development United Phosphorus, Inc. (UPI), a manufacturing company specializing in chemical blending operations, plans to establish a new industrial operation in Williamsburg…

United Phosphorus, Inc. to establish operations in Williamsburg County

April 20, 2016

Company Investing More Than $20 Million In Kingstree Development United Phosphorus, Inc. (UPI), a manufacturing company specializing in chemical blending operations, plans to establish a new industrial operation in Williamsburg…

Girl Scouts announces Emerald Circle Chair and kickoff celebration

April 20, 2016

GREENWOOD, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Dr. Donna H. Foster as 2016 Chair for its Emerald Circle in Greenwood, Abbeville, McCormick and Saluda ckounties.…

SCE&G customers to see lower bills, renewable energy charge beginning in May

April 20, 2016

SCE&G’s electric customers may notice a couple of differences in their bills beginning next month. First, the average bill will be lower. The Public Service Commission of South Carolina today…

New Vitamin Shoppe, McAlister’s Deli and EyeMart Express coming to Sumter

April 20, 2016

Athens/Atlanta, GA based Butler Properties and Development develops a new shopping center for national retailers.   SUMTER, SC – Butler Properties and Development is pleased to announce that we are…

Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4301 Dorchester Road

April 20, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented  the tenant, Horizon Forest Products in the leasing of 24,800 sf industrial space located…

Avison Young Retail Lease – Summerville Market Place

April 20, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré R. Stephens represented the Tenant,  Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in the leasing of 3,189 sf retail…

Pawmetto Lifeline stands in opposition of additional legislation limiting services by not-for-profit/shelters

April 20, 2016

Pawmetto Lifeline will stand in opposition of the new House Bill 5160 today, Wednesday, April 20th at 2:30pm at the Blatt Building (1105 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC). We invite you…

Wofford alumnus James Scott named Pulitzer Prize finalist

April 20, 2016

James Scott’s cellphone dinged numerous times Monday afternoon while he was helping his daughter with her homework. When he finally took notice, he was stunned to see 40 emails, many of them…

Coldwell Banker Caine’s 121 Rhett Development nearing completion with two remaining condos available

April 20, 2016

As the highest development in Greenville’s booming West End, 121 Rhett broke ground last summer to begin building seven stories of 36 luxurious condominiums. Today, only two units remain available…

Heather Young joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

April 20, 2016

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Heather Young as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Heather joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in sales and business development, most…

Wofford offers Chinese summer program for middle, high school students

April 20, 2016

Upstate middle and high school students will have the opportunity to visit China this summer – without boarding a jetliner – by participating in Wofford College’s STARTALK @ Wofford two-week…

Rappel for a Cause:  Harvest Hope Food Bank’s Over the Edge To End Hunger Event

April 20, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – No experience is necessary. For those interested in the ultimate adventure, Harvest Hope Food Bank’s Over the Edge To End Hunger is the perfect event and it…

South Carolina REALTORS® release March market reports

April 20, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its March housing market data. The reports show buyers are increasing, but their options are limited. New listings were up nine percent…

Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors earns three AIA South Carolina Design Awards

April 20, 2016

Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned three design awards from The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of…

Kid’s Day of Lexington, Saturday, April 30

April 20, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – The 16th annual Kid’s Day of Lexington will take place Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Virginia Hylton Park in Lexington. Kid’s…

Marlboro and Greenwood join initiative to improve college access for rural students

April 20, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Marlboro High School in Marlboro and Emerald High School in Greenwood have joined the Rural Innovative Schools initiative led by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. The…

Marlboro and Greenwood join initiative to improve college access for rural students

April 20, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Marlboro High School in Marlboro and Emerald High School in Greenwood have joined the Rural Innovative Schools initiative led by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. The…

Finally Friday Free Concert Series Returns!

April 20, 2016

The Finally Friday Free Concert Series returns to the grounds of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) on April 29 with a Camden favorite, Reflections. The concert will…

United Community Bank adds experienced local banker Russ Williams to Greenville team

April 20, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Russ Williams to the Greenville team as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Williams joins United Community Bank with more…

Zaptec and ITIC to Collaborate on Smart Charging Technology

April 20, 2016

The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) in Greenville, S.C. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zaptec of Norway to mutually work on smart charging technology solutions for electric vehicles.…

Finally Friday Free Concert Series Returns!

April 20, 2016

The Finally Friday Free Concert Series returns to the grounds of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) on April 29 with a Camden favorite, Reflections. The concert will…

Kid’s Day of Lexington, Saturday, April 30

April 20, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – The 16th annual Kid’s Day of Lexington will take place Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Virginia Hylton Park in Lexington. Kid’s…

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions

April 19, 2016

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted five deputies and four correctional officers. Reggie Lighty, 39, has been promoted to field training officer in the Lexington County Detention Center. Lighty,…

Blythewood Middle School teacher receives national attention

April 19, 2016

Blythewood Middle school English Language Arts/Social Studies teacher  Mrs. Tristan Richardson has been selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool to…

Blythewood Middle School nurse receives Richland Two Culture of Excellence Award

April 19, 2016

Congratulations to Blythewood Middle School Nurse Beth Gladden, RN on her receipt of the Richland Two Culture of Excellence Award. Nurse Gladden was recognized for her exceptional contribution to her…

Bowl for Kids’ Sake a striking success, raising more than $58,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia

April 19, 2016

Volunteers and community members came out on April 9th to show support and raise money at Bowl for Kids’ Sake, supporting the mentoring work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of…

Scott votes to strengthen airport security in FAA Reauthorization Bill

April 19, 2016

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) voted for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (S. 2658) which includes bipartisan airport security and passenger-friendly provisions, as well as aviation safety reforms. …

South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203

April 19, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…

South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203

April 19, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…

Two Colliers International Marketing Coordinators receive CPMC designation

April 19, 2016

The designation, received after a year of extensive training, increases Colliers’ property marketing edge Colliers International’s Kirstin Clark and Brooke McAbee received the Commercial Property Marketing Certification (CPMC) designation from…

Two Colliers International Marketing Coordinators receive CPMC designation

April 19, 2016

The designation, received after a year of extensive training, increases Colliers’ property marketing edge Colliers International’s Kirstin Clark and Brooke McAbee received the Commercial Property Marketing Certification (CPMC) designation from…

LawyerLisa attorney earns certification in Elder Law

April 19, 2016

The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) – the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law – has announced that Lisa…

Columbia Mini Maker Faire shows off regional creativity on May 21

April 19, 2016

Meet some of South Carolina’s Most Interesting Tinkerers, Creators and Inventors Columbia Mini Maker Faire, an all-ages festival of DIY tech enthusiasts, crafters, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers and artists, will be…

Watson Tate Savory earns four AIA awards in 2016

April 19, 2016

Watson Tate Savory (WTS) is pleased to have recently received four awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for Design Excellence. On Friday, April 15, the AIA South Carolina…

ReWa names Greg Wright Engineering Director

April 19, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has recently named Greg Wright, PE as Engineering Director after his dedicated service as Engineering Manager for the past five years. Wright holds…