Indie Grits 2016 Kicks off this Thursday; All Events Free

April 11, 2016

Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia, SC. In celebration of ten…

Vista Guild Plans 25th Annual Artista Vista, April 21-23

April 11, 2016

Artista Vista, the Midlands’ most celebrated gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23, 2016. Vista galleries will open their doors from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21…

County of Lexington embarking on Community Engagement Survey

April 11, 2016

The County of Lexington is embarking on a community engagement survey to give County residents a chance to voice their expectations for the services the County provides and how we…

Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus

April 11, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…

Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus

April 11, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…

Laura Derrick is 2016 South Carolina REALTORS® treasurer

April 11, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Laura Derrick, Realtor® at Coldwell Banker United in Columbia, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2016 treasurer. Derrick was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s September 2015…

Laura Derrick is 2016 South Carolina REALTORS® treasurer

April 11, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Laura Derrick, Realtor® at Coldwell Banker United in Columbia, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2016 treasurer. Derrick was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s September 2015…

Scott Deese joins Mashburn’s Charleston office

April 11, 2016

Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company. Scott Deese joins Mashburn’s Charleston office as a Project Engineer. He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil and…

Scott Deese joins Mashburn’s Charleston office

April 11, 2016

Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company. Scott Deese joins Mashburn’s Charleston office as a Project Engineer. He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil and…

Palmetto Series helps student athletes promote healthy living

April 11, 2016

Student athletes from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina will promote healthy living and healthy eating before their respective Spring Games, Saturday, April 9. The Be A T.I.G.E.R…

Gateway Temporary Ramp opening Tuesday

April 11, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Opening of a temporary ramp connecting Woodruff to I-385 north has been moved to early Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016. The ramp was scheduled to open Saturday…

Midlands Gives sees 50 percent increase in participating local nonprofits

April 11, 2016

More than 375 local nonprofits will participate in the third annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy…

Councilwoman Dixon urges support in fight against sexual violence

April 11, 2016

Richland County Councilwoman Julie-Ann Dixon is urging County residents to join men, women and children from across the Midlands in uniting against sexual assault and abuse at the 7th annual…

Public Charter Schools role in strengthening South Carolina’s future celebrating 20 years of the South Carolina Charter Schools Act

April 11, 2016

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman, former SC Superintendent Barbara Nielsen, SC House Chairwoman of the Education and Public Works Committee Merita “Rita” Allison, Beverly Carbaugh of Learning Sciences Marzano Center…

Quarry Crusher Run announces four-state national series slated for 2016

April 11, 2016

Unique Columbia-grown race expanding to the national stage   The Quarry Crusher Run (QCR), one of Columbia’s most unique foot races, has expanded onto the national scene with 4 dates…

NAI Avant facilitates ±46,808 square foot lease of Columbia speculative building

April 11, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, SIOR, CCIM recently represented the landlord, Shop Grove Warehouses, LLC in the lease transaction of 195 Shop Grove Drive, Ste…

Indie Grits 2016 Kicks off this Thursday; All Events Free

April 11, 2016

Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia, SC. In celebration of ten…

Vista Guild Plans 25th Annual Artista Vista, April 21-23

April 11, 2016

Artista Vista, the Midlands’ most celebrated gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23, 2016. Vista galleries will open their doors from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21…

2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner

April 8, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…

2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner

April 8, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…

LS3P congratulates new architect Alisha Coleman, AIA

April 8, 2016

LS3P is pleased to congratulate Alisha Coleman, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, on achieving architectural licensure. In addition to completing the required training hours in diverse experience categories, Coleman recently passed…

NAI Avant procures land sale in downtown Columbia

April 8, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, Paul Hartley, SIOR, as well as Paul Paschal, represented the buyer in the sale of ±.29 acres of land in downtown Columbia. Bordering the…

Call for Artists!

April 8, 2016

Call for Artists Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Seeks Artist Submissions for Bassett Gallery’s 2016-2017 Season Camden – The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC)…

Global Eco Adventures to celebrate Earth Day with gala

April 8, 2016

Internationally acclaimed zoologist Jim Fowler among event’s special guests CAMDEN, SC – Global Eco Adventures (GEA) will celebrate Earth Day 2016 with a lineup of special guests – including wildlife…

EdVenture joins national celebration of Week of the Young Child

April 8, 2016

EdVenture Children’s Museum joins South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children in celebration of the National Week of the Young Child™ from April 11 to April 16 at…

Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement

April 8, 2016

Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…

Neil Jones promoted to Colliers International’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

April 8, 2016

Colliers International, South Carolina announced the promotion of Neil Jones to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously the Chief Accounting Officer, Jones succeeds Bob Link,…

Neil Jones promoted to Colliers International’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

April 8, 2016

Colliers International, South Carolina announced the promotion of Neil Jones to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously the Chief Accounting Officer, Jones succeeds Bob Link,…

Columbia Fireflies Unveil Team Mascot, Mason

April 8, 2016

Team opened mysterious box at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital on Thursday COLUMBIA, SC — The Columbia Fireflies unveiled their team mascot on Thursday, only a few hours before their inaugural…

Midlands Technical College strikes agreement with Coker College to saves students money, ease transfer

April 8, 2016

Coker College and Midlands Technical College have formalized a bridge agreement that will give MTC students access to programs and services to facilitate their transfer to Coker College. The agreement,…

NFL Star to Present Check for $100,000 to Blythewood High School

April 8, 2016

Blythewood High School graduate and NFL Pro-Bowl defensive back Justin Bethel will be at the BHS campus Friday, April 8 at 2 p.m. to present a check for $100,000 to…

Ridge View High School’s Institute for Health Sciences Magnet Program named National Magnet School of Distinction

April 8, 2016

COLUMBIA – Ridge View High School’s Institute for Health Sciences has been named a National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and…

Ramos, Ingram Shine On Opening Night

April 8, 2016

By Kevin Fitzgerald / MILB.comCHARLESTON, SC – Shortstop Milton Ramos collected two singles and drove in a pair of runs on Opening Night on Thursday, but the Fireflies fell short,…

Ramos, Ingram Shine On Opening Night

April 8, 2016

By Kevin Fitzgerald / MILB.comCHARLESTON, SC – Shortstop Milton Ramos collected two singles and drove in a pair of runs on Opening Night on Thursday, but the Fireflies fell short,…

Call for Artists!

April 8, 2016

Call for Artists Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Seeks Artist Submissions for Bassett Gallery’s 2016-2017 Season Camden – The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC)…

EdVenture joins national celebration of Week of the Young Child

April 8, 2016

EdVenture Children’s Museum joins South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children in celebration of the National Week of the Young Child™ from April 11 to April 16 at…

Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement

April 8, 2016

Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…

Global Eco Adventures to celebrate Earth Day with gala

April 8, 2016

Internationally acclaimed zoologist Jim Fowler among event’s special guests CAMDEN, SC – Global Eco Adventures (GEA) will celebrate Earth Day 2016 with a lineup of special guests – including wildlife…

LS3P congratulates new architect Alisha Coleman, AIA

April 8, 2016

LS3P is pleased to congratulate Alisha Coleman, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, on achieving architectural licensure. In addition to completing the required training hours in diverse experience categories, Coleman recently passed…

NAI Avant procures land sale in downtown Columbia

April 8, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, Paul Hartley, SIOR, as well as Paul Paschal, represented the buyer in the sale of ±.29 acres of land in downtown Columbia. Bordering the…

Randy Robinson named as Berkeley High School varsity football coach

April 7, 2016

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley High School (BHS) named Randy Robinson as the new varsity football coach. Robinson has been coaching at D.W. Daniel High School in Central, SC since 1995.…

Furay recognized with national Soaring Eagle Award for the second time

April 7, 2016

GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. This is the second year in a row that Furay, who…

SC Chamber applauds Senate approval of bill to shorten legislative session

April 7, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement applauding Senate approval of S.267, a bill that would shorten the legislative session. The South Carolina…

SC Chamber applauds Senate approval of bill to shorten legislative session

April 7, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement applauding Senate approval of S.267, a bill that would shorten the legislative session. The South Carolina…

Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award

April 7, 2016

Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award Just 218 students, representing 36 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico, received the award in 2016. Sponsor…

Bohn, Choi and Simpson are newest additions to the RBC Heritage Field

April 7, 2016

Jason Bohn, KJ Choi and Webb Simpson have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is taking place April 11-17, 2016…

Early stage ventures create more than 250 new jobs, raise over $69 million in capital in 2015

April 7, 2016

From raising a remarkable $69.4 million in new capital to creating more than 250 new full-time jobs, the impact of innovation-based startups on the Upstate economy continues to grow rapidly.…

SANDLAPPER Securities adds Financial Advisor

April 7, 2016

The award winning independent broker dealer, SANDLAPPER Securities, has added financial advisor Susan Greene Lockwood to their broker dealer network. Lockwood joins SANDLAPPER Securities with 25 years of financial advising…

Tommy Britt joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

April 7, 2016

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Tommy Britt as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Tommy joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in accounting at SC Telco Federal…

Oconee Economic Alliance announces Destination Oconee Hire

April 7, 2016

The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) announced the addition of Janet Hartman as Manager of the Destination Oconee strategy. A native of Iowa, Hartman joins the OEA team after working as…