EDTS named to two lists for fast growing companies in South Carolina

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named to the two premier lists…

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Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics to host duo of fall events to benefit STEM research programs

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) will hold a duo of Southern-inspired fall events to benefit the school’s growing research programs. The Magnolia…

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New water park; tallest water slide in the U.S. heading to North Augusta

September 9, 2015

South Carolina City Set Sights on $21.5 Million Recreational Development Project NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – The City of North Augusta has inked an economic development deal to bring Scuttle’s Island…

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State Museum presents Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum presents its next major blockbuster exhibition, Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines, opening Saturday, Sept. 26. From the triumphant victory of…

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Town of Batesburg-Leesville receives two grants

September 9, 2015

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville announced the awarding of two first responder grants for more than $50,000 that will provide direct assistance in purchasing life saving equipment. The…

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Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…

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Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler’s Josh Speed selected for the ULI 2015-2016 Midlands Executive Committee

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that Josh Speed has been selected to be on the 2015-2016 Midlands Executive Committee for the Urban Land Institute – South Carolina.…

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Eliezer Yanson named as semi-finalist for the American Prize

September 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Eliezer Yanson Jr., associate professor of music at Bob Jones University, has been named as one of seven semi-finalists in conducting—college/university chorus division of The American Prize.…

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City selected as Build it with KaBOOM! community partner

September 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, have awarded the City of Greenville…

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Trident Technical College offers a new Charleston Artisans Series

September 8, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is pleased to announce a new series of workshops, The Charleston Artisans Series, to be offered from Sept.…

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Life Cycle Institute partners with the University of Kansas to offer Reliability Engineering Certification

September 8, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Life Cycle Institute, the education entity of Life Cycle Engineering, announced their partnership with the University of Kansas to offer a Reliability Engineering CertificationSM (REC)at the Edwards Campus…

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Teacher Cadet Program selected as finalist for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award

September 8, 2015

Award highlights outstanding educational initiatives throughout the state   ROCK HILL, SC – The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds have named the Teacher Cadet Program a finalist…

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NAI Avant Brokers sale of ±5.09 acres to Palmetto Bone & Joint on Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker, Gerald Steele, recently represented Columbia Avenue Properties, LLC, in their sale of ±5.09 acres along Columbia Avenue in Chapin, SC.  Palmetto Bone & Joint, PA,…

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CREW Midlands – Fall events

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – CREW Midlands announces the upcoming 2015 Fall luncheon dates and speakers hosted at the Capital City Club. Please save the date for the following events: September 15th CREW…

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Rock for Recovery this September, National Recovery Month

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – September is National Recovery Month and Healing Families is celebrating that recovery from substance use disorders is possible Addiction to alcohol or drugs is a disease that is…

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Allen Tate Realtors announce top producers

September 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, announce production results for August 2015. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, Jill Gabler Kountz was Top Listing Agent…

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Center participates in Route1Reads

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The State Centers for the Book linked by US Route 1 which extends from Fort Kent, Maine, to Key West, Florida are joining together to promote books that…

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Community Broadcasters LLC purchases Miller Communications’ Radio Network

September 8, 2015

New owners begin operations September 8th – Harold Miller to Remain in Management Role SUMTER, SC – Harold Miller, President of Miller Communications, has sold his 12 radio stations, 7…

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New African-American Art Enhances CMA Collection

September 8, 2015

Museum acquires works by Tyrone Geter, Charles Ethan Porter, and Joseph Norman  .  . COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art announces the acquisition of art by Tyrone Geter, Charles…

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2015 Annual Literacy Leaders Awards announced

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The 9th Annual Literacy Leaders Awards will be presented by the USC School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) tonight at the South Carolina Center for Children’s Books and…

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Barre class beginning at Lourie Center

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center will be offering an eight-week Ballet Barre class on Fridays from September 11 through November 20.  The class, taught by Master Pilates Instructor Vicki…

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EdVenture Children’s Museum, Dominion Resources and International Paper to bring books and museum family passes to students in lower Richland County

September 8, 2015

Mr. Potato Head to make a special appearance at literacy-focused event COLUMBIA, SC – As a leader in promoting early literacy, EdVenture Children’s Museum will participate in an assembly for students at…

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Converse College President Announces Final Year of Leadership

September 8, 2015

A Decade of Transformation and Growth SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College President Betsy Fleming announced Tuesday that the 2015-2016 academic year will be her eleventh, and final, year serving as…

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Converse College President Announces Final Year of Leadership

September 8, 2015

A Decade of Transformation and Growth SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College President Betsy Fleming announced Tuesday that the 2015-2016 academic year will be her eleventh, and final, year serving as…

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STEM to STEAM: District Five school pilots new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math program

September 8, 2015

IRMO, SC – It’s early September, and CrossRoads Intermediate School is teeming with activity: two students ponder the artistry in a set of 3-D printers. A few feet down the…

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First Citizens completes systems conversion of merged South Carolina bank

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank B. Holding, Jr. announced that effective today (Tuesday, Sept. 8) customer accounts and the systems of the former First Citizens Bank…

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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, and Robert T. Strickland have been selected for inclusion in the 22nd edition of The…

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Top Dawg Tavern opens at Village at Sandhill

September 8, 2015

Major retail center continues to attract retailers, showing strong recovery post-recession. COLUMBIA, SC  – Top Dawg Tavern, a sports bar serving quality American fare, held its grand opening earlier last…

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Attorney Shaun Cranford named to Clemson Alumni Association board

September 7, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — Columbia attorney Shaun Cranford is one of five alumni joining the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The other new board members are:Cranford is a 2003 graduate with degrees…

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Attorney Shaun Cranford named to Clemson Alumni Association board

September 7, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — Columbia attorney Shaun Cranford is one of five alumni joining the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The other new board members are:Cranford is a 2003 graduate with degrees…

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National speaker to address nonprofit leaders in Greenville

September 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that Susan Meier of Washington, DC will…

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Corradino joins Kia of Greenville as general manager

September 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest Kia dealership, Kia of Greenville, has hired Peter Corradino as its general manager. A New Jersey native, Corridino brings 18 years of experience in…

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Greenville chefs showcase heart healthy dishes at the American Heart Association healthy cooking demonstration

September 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hosted a healthy cooking demonstration Monday, August 31 at the Huguenot Mill. The event offered over…

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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season

September 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…

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The Cliffs advance to Competition Dining Series final

September 7, 2015

Three battles of elimination down, one to go to win the Greenville Competition TRAVELERS REST, SC –  Tuesday evening, The Cliffs eagerly awaited to hear the final results of the…

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City of Columbia municipal election Tuesday, November 3, 2015

September 6, 2015

  COLUMBIA, SC – The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Columbia announces the general election for the City of Columbia to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.…

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Superintendent Molly Spearman to deliver the Governor’s School’s Convocation Address

September 6, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Molly Spearman, the South Carolina State Superintendent of Education, will serve as…

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Sonoco achieves 5-year sustainability targets

September 5, 2015

Substantially Lowers CO2, Water Usage While Improving Plant Waste Reduction, Establishes New 2020 Improvement Goals   HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies,  released…

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Mast General Store Celebrates Friends’ Day on September 12

September 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Dalai Lama observes: “Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important…

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Richland Two and Richland Library announce partnership

September 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland School District Two and Richland Library are teaming up to provide a state of the art library, multimedia center and community space as part of the…

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The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders at Carolina Children’s Home to suspend operations

September 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – After long, thorough, and extremely difficult discussions, the Board of Directors of Carolina Children’s Home (CCH) has decided to suspend offering eating disorders services. “The Board strongly believes…

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Chick-Fil-A breaks ground for NEW Midlands location

September 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Chick-fil-A broke ground for its newest location at Killian Crossing, located at the intersection of Killian and I-77. The Killian Crossing Chick-fil-A will open doors January 2016 and…

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FAC to present third annual Dancing With the Stars fundraiser

September 4, 2015

CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) invites you for an evening of dance and entertainment at its third annual presentation of Dancing With the Stars! A…

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State Museum Hosts Annual Fall Festival and Pickin’ Party on September 19

September 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum is kicking off the fall season with its annual Fall Festival and Pickin’ Party from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.…

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State Museum Hosts Annual Fall Festival and Pickin’ Party on September 19

September 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum is kicking off the fall season with its annual Fall Festival and Pickin’ Party from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.…

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FAC to present third annual Dancing With the Stars fundraiser

September 3, 2015

CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) invites you for an evening of dance and entertainment at its third annual presentation of Dancing With the Stars! A…

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Xenia Hotels & Resorts announces opening of the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston

September 2, 2015

ORLANDO, FL – Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: XHR) announced the addition of the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, an Autograph Collection hotel located in the heart of the historic…

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New senior sales executive joins Avtec

September 2, 2015

Global Technology Sales Leader to Cultivate Business Relationships for Avtec, Inc. LEXINGTON, SC – Avtec Inc., the leading independent provider of pure Internet Protocol (IP) dispatch console systems for Radio over Internet…

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Emily Bridges joins Smith Moore Leatherwood

September 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood is pleased to announce the addition of Emily Bridges to the firm’s Litigation team in the Greenville office. Bridges’ practice will focus primarily on commercial…

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