Meet the new Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts Foundation, Tim McClain

February 25, 2016

Timothy McClain has been named Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) Foundation in Greenville, SC. In this role, Mr. McClain will manage the organization’s fundraising operations…

Sowell Gray attorney Nick Haigler appointed to Friends of Epworth board

February 25, 2016

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC attorney Nicolas L. Haigler has been appointed to the Friends of Epworth Children’s Home Board of Directors. Haigler’s practice at Sowell Gray focuses on…

Life Cycle Engineering announces launch of Life Cycle Talent, a new resource for businesses seeking technical and engineering professionals

February 24, 2016

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) today introduced Life Cycle Talent, a new subsidiary that will support businesses seeking highly specialized technical and engineering talent to help solve complex issues impacting business performance.…

BCSD School Board received FY 2016-2017 budget update

February 24, 2016

Berkeley County School Board members received the FY 2016-2017 Budget Update presentation at their meeting Tuesday evening, February 23. The update, presented by Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Chief Financial…

BCSD Schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver State Recognition

February 24, 2016

Twenty Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools have been recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award recipients for the 2014-2015 school year. The S.C. Department of Education identified 589 schools…

Goose Creek High students cue the awards at Palmetto Dramatic Association and SC Thespians Festival

February 24, 2016

Goose Creek High School (GCHS)students participated in the Palmetto Dramatic Association and South Carolina Thespians Festival, and proved to be stand-outs in various categories. Hosted by Dorman High School in…

Lee & Associates Charleston represented both the seller & buyer in the sale of 2.5 acres in North Charleston, SC

February 24, 2016

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Seller, Palmetto Toyota, Inc., in the sale of 2.5 Acres located at 7501 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina for…

Spartanburg Art Museum one of 10 national small museums to participate in Accreditation Academy

February 24, 2016

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) has been selected as one of 10 museums from across the country to participate in the Small Museum Accreditation Academy. This is a new initiative funded by…

Greenville Zoo Foundation announces title sponsor of annual 5K

February 24, 2016

The Greenville Zoo Foundation today announced Pelham Medical Center as the title sponsor of the 2016 Zoom Through the Zoo, which will take place on Saturday, April 2. Approximately 400…

Spring language classes at Upstate International start soon!

February 24, 2016

Jump into spring with a language course at Upstate International! Learning a new language is known to increase brain size and functionality, so whether you want to learn for work,…

Richland One Superintendent to host a live Twitter chat

February 24, 2016

Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon will host a live Twitter Chat on Thursday, March 3 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Dr. Witherspoon will share information about the district and answer questions.…

Eighteen Lexington One schools receive Palmetto Gold Awards

February 24, 2016

Eighteen of Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools received Palmetto Gold Awards Tuesday, February 23, 2016, recognizing each school’s entire student body’s academic performance. The South Carolina Department of…

Richland Conservation District receives State Award

February 24, 2016

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was named the 2015 Outstanding Conservation District of the Year by the SC Association of Conservation Districts (SCACD). “We are honored to receive…

District Five school participates in international TED program

February 24, 2016

A group of students from Lexington-Richland School District Five were among the first to participate in a new international program aimed at providing virtual field trips and insight into the…

DHEC encourages local communities to help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses

February 24, 2016

With warmer weather approaching, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is advising local governments to take action now to protect communities from mosquito-borne illnesses. The historic flooding…

DHEC encourages local communities to help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses

February 24, 2016

With warmer weather approaching, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is advising local governments to take action now to protect communities from mosquito-borne illnesses. The historic flooding…

Does your Business Have Heart? Lexington Medical Center Announces Business with Heart Contest!

February 24, 2016

Does your business have heart? Tell Lexington Medical Center what you’re doing during February, which is American Heart Month, to encourage heart-healthy living among your employees and customers. Your company…

Meet the new Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts Foundation, Tim McClain

February 24, 2016

Timothy McClain has been named Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) Foundation in Greenville, SC. In this role, Mr. McClain will manage the organization’s fundraising operations…

Richland Conservation District receives state award

February 24, 2016

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was named the 2015 Outstanding Conservation District of the Year by the SC Association of Conservation Districts (SCACD). “We are honored to receive…

Columbia Businesswoman honored with 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Award

February 24, 2016

Enterprising Women magazine has honored Columbia businesswoman, Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, with the 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Award. The award, in its 14th year, is widely considered one of the…

Public finance tax attorney Tom Havener joins Pope Flynn

February 24, 2016

Tom Havener, a public finance tax attorney who has practiced for the past 28 years while resident in Cleveland, Ohio, has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in…

Blythewood High School Social Studies teacher receives National Distinction

February 24, 2016

Blythewood High School Social Studies teacher Scott Auspelmyer has been selected to participate in The National World War II Museum Teacher Institute beginning this summer. This immersive sixteen-month professional development…

Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls to host Demolition City and Jet City in March Badness season opener

February 24, 2016

Columbia’s nationally ranked roller derby league, the Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls, are assembling for their 2016 opening bouts. The Columbia Allstars (43) will host the Demolition City (30) and Jet City…

S.C. Chamber announces #SCSPEAKSOUT for roads campaign urging citizens to join efforts and call on senators to fix our roads

February 24, 2016

State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement announcing the #SCSPEAKSOUT For Roads Campaign. As concerned South Carolinians write in about the need for senators to fix…

University of South Carolina launches statewide cybersecurity effort

February 24, 2016

From personal conveniences like online banking, electronic health records, and self-driving cars to national infrastructure like power grids and air traffic control, sensitive technology shapes our world. At the same…

SCRA releases annual reports

February 24, 2016

Continues to Grow High-tech Economy in South Carolina SCRA released its two 2015 annual reports outlining the company’s overall successes and the achievements of its SC Launch program. The SCRA…

SCRA releases annual reports

February 24, 2016

Continues to Grow High-tech Economy in South Carolina SCRA released its two 2015 annual reports outlining the company’s overall successes and the achievements of its SC Launch program. The SCRA…

Negin Farsad, TED Fellow and Comedy Central writer, brings ‘Social Justice Comedy’ to Harbison Theatre

February 24, 2016

“Fighting Islamophobia, Bigotry, and What Have You with Comedy” Comedy and social issues don’t always blend well – unless you’re “social justice” comedian Negin Farsad. In the engaging talk “Fighting…

Caldwell Commercial new listing at Harrell Square

February 24, 2016

Caldwell Commercial announces a new listing at Harrell Square, 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Suite 116. This office space features 2,315 SF inside a 50,000 SF redeveloped mixed-use neighborhood center, conveniently…

5th Annual Columbia Fashion Week

February 24, 2016

Style is out, FASHION is in! Now in its fifth year, Columbia Fashion Week (formerly Columbia Style Week) has become one of the city’s most anticipated community events. Featuring multiple…

CBRE negotiates sale of adaptive reuse property Southlake Center

February 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE has finalized the sale of Southlake Center, a multi-tenant office building in Lexington, South Carolina. CBRE’s Aaron Dupree, Patrick Gildea, and Martin Moore provided investment expertise to…

NAI Avant arranges ±11,900 SF flex building lease in Charleston

February 24, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn and Nick Stomski, SIOR, as well as broker Scott Peevy, CCIM recently represented the landlord in a ±11,900 SF lease transaction…

5th Annual Columbia Fashion Week

February 24, 2016

Style is out, FASHION is in! Now in its fifth year, Columbia Fashion Week (formerly Columbia Style Week) has become one of the city’s most anticipated community events. Featuring multiple…

CBRE negotiates sale of adaptive reuse property Southlake Center

February 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE has finalized the sale of Southlake Center, a multi-tenant office building in Lexington, South Carolina. CBRE’s Aaron Dupree, Patrick Gildea, and Martin Moore provided investment expertise to…

NAI Avant arranges ±11,900 SF flex building lease in Charleston

February 24, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn and Nick Stomski, SIOR, as well as broker Scott Peevy, CCIM recently represented the landlord in a ±11,900 SF lease transaction…

NAI Avant facilitates sale of ±24,702 SF retail center in Forest Acres

February 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Dail Longaker recently represented the seller, CRP-Fort Jackson, LLC in the sale of the newly developed Jackson Square retail center on Forest Drive…

Negin Farsad, TED Fellow and Comedy Central writer, brings ‘Social Justice Comedy’ to Harbison Theatre

February 24, 2016

“Fighting Islamophobia, Bigotry, and What Have You with Comedy” Comedy and social issues don’t always blend well – unless you’re “social justice” comedian Negin Farsad. In the engaging talk “Fighting…

Redefined set to open as Charleston’s newest couture consignment boutique

February 24, 2016

Church St. Clothing Boutique Now Accepting Appointments for New Consignors CHARLESTON, SC – Redefined, LLC management is pleased to announce that the company will open “Redefined,” an upscale consignment boutique located at…

Sowell Gray attorney Beth Richardson elected chair of New Morning Foundation Board of Directors

February 24, 2016

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC attorney Beth Richardson was recently elected Chair of the board of New Morning Foundation. New Morning Foundation was founded in 2002 by the late…

BCSD Kindergarten, Head Start and CDEP Kick-Off

February 23, 2016

Berkeley County School District is hosting its ‘Kick-Off to Kindergarten” event Feb. 29- March 04.  The district will begin registering three-, four-, and five-year olds for its early childhood programs…

Two South Carolina institutions are recognized as Finalists for 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service

February 23, 2016

Public encouraged to share stories of institutions’ excellence in programs and services on IMLS Facebook Page   The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced that South Carolina’s Columbia Museum…

Four BJU graphic design students win Addy® Awards

February 23, 2016

Four Bob Jones University graphic design students were presented the ADDY® Award for Creative Excellence by the Greenville Chapter of the American Advertising Federation on Sat., Feb. 20. The four…

Lockheed Martin to showcase T-50A Cockpit Demonstrator at Greenville Operations

February 23, 2016

Reporters invited to “Fly” T-50A Cockpit Demonstrator  .  . Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] will host a T-50A cockpit demonstrator event at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 29, at its Greenville…

Spring Language classes at Upstate International

February 23, 2016

Jump into spring with a language course at Upstate International. Learning a new language is known to increase brain size and functionality, so whether you want to learn for work,…

Clemson alumni honored with college awards

February 23, 2016

The annual College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) Alumni Reception and Awards kicked off at the South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm Expo in Florence on Jan. 12. Many…

ERA Wilder Realty welcomes new Broker in Charleston

February 23, 2016

ERA Wilder Realty has recently designated Cynthia Hill as the new Broker in Charge of their Charleston office. In her new leadership role, Hill will be bringing her extensive knowledge…

Richland Library named 2016 National Medal Finalist

February 23, 2016

Making a difference in the community .   . Shining a spotlight on community fixtures across the country,the Institute of Museum and Library Services is announcing Richland Library as one of…

Cat Perry, trainer at Dog Trainers Workshop, places fourth at Inaugural Westminster Kennel Club Masters Obedience Championship

February 23, 2016

Cat Perry, a trainer with Dog Trainers Workshop, a full-service dog training and boarding facility based in Fountain Inn, SC, has placed fourth with her Labrador Retriever, Wyatt, in the…

NAI Avant Facilitates sale of ±24,702 square foot retail center in Forest Acres, SC

February 23, 2016

NAI Avant senior broker Dail Longaker recently represented the seller, CRP-Fort Jackson, LLC in the sale of the newly developed Jackson Square retail center on Forest Drive in Columbia. The…

Paul V. Fant, Sr. recognized as United Way Humanitarian of the Year

February 23, 2016

United Way of the Midlands will recognize Paul V. Fant, Sr. as the 2015 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient at United Way’s annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and…