Connor promoted to Colonel

February 22, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Bill Connor was promoted to the rank of colonel (0-6) in the U.S. Army Reserve during ceremonies at the S.C. Adjutant General’s headquarters auditorium, Fri., Feb. 19.…

Greater Lexington Chamber honors businesses, introduces new President/CEO

February 22, 2016

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored five of its accomplished members and introduced new President & CEO Otis Rawl at its Chamber Awards Night Thursday at the Lexington Municipal Complex.…

Owen of Morton & Gettys joins York County Community Foundation Board of Trustees

February 21, 2016

ROCK HILL, SC – Elizabeth Smith Owen, a partner at the law firm Morton & Gettys, has been appointed to the York County Community Foundation Board of Trustees. Established in 1988,…

Nickelodeon Theatre hosts Guest Curated Series by National Book Award winner Nikky Finney

February 21, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC –  The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host a Guest Curated Series by Nikky Finney, a National Book Award-winning poet. Each film Finney…

McKissick Museum to host free symposium: Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South

February 21, 2016

The University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum will host the music symposium Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South Feb. 26 -27, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. The program will feature…

Moore Taylor’s Myers inducted to American Board of Trial Advocates

February 21, 2016

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that Stanley L. Myers, a partner at the firm, has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The American Board of Trial…

2016 Gospel Fest set for February 27 in Camden

February 21, 2016

Annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea Scheduled to Return to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County CAMDEN, SC – The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw…

ASID Designer Showhouse scheduled for April in Camden postponed

February 21, 2016

CAMDEN, SC — The ASID Designer Showhouse, scheduled for April 21-May 7, 2016 in Camden, SC has been indefinitely postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Proceeds from the Showhouse were to have…

2016 Gospel Fest set for February 27 in Camden

February 21, 2016

Annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea Scheduled to Return to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County CAMDEN, SC – The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw…

ASID Designer Showhouse scheduled for April in Camden postponed

February 21, 2016

CAMDEN, SC — The ASID Designer Showhouse, scheduled for April 21-May 7, 2016 in Camden, SC has been indefinitely postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Proceeds from the Showhouse were to have…

McKissick Museum to host free symposium: Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South

February 21, 2016

The University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum will host the music symposium Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South Feb. 26 -27, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. The program will feature…

Moore Taylor’s Myers inducted to American Board of Trial Advocates

February 21, 2016

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that Stanley L. Myers, a partner at the firm, has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The American Board of Trial…

Nickelodeon Theatre hosts Guest Curated Series by National Book Award winner Nikky Finney

February 21, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC –  The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host a Guest Curated Series by Nikky Finney, a National Book Award-winning poet. Each film Finney…

Owen of Morton & Gettys joins York County Community Foundation Board of Trustees

February 21, 2016

ROCK HILL, SC – Elizabeth Smith Owen, a partner at the law firm Morton & Gettys, has been appointed to the York County Community Foundation Board of Trustees. Established in 1988,…

Stingrays to unveil 10th Annual Pink in the Rink Jersey Tuesday at Trident

February 20, 2016

The South Carolina Stingrays alongside Trident Health will unveil the 10th Annual Pink in the Rink jersey on Monday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Trident Medical Center. The Stingrays…

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to feature Christian comedienne Cherie Nettles

February 20, 2016

Chapin Mayor Skip Wilson announced that Christian comedienne Cherie Nettles will be the guest speaker for the third annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, April 15, at 7:30 am at…

Big Freedia Headlines Indie Grits River Concert at the River

February 20, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Indie Grits Film Festival, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers announces that Big Freedia will headline the Indie Grits Concert at the…

The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor

February 20, 2016

The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…

The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor

February 20, 2016

The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…

Big Freedia Headlines Indie Grits River Concert at the River

February 20, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Indie Grits Film Festival, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers announces that Big Freedia will headline the Indie Grits Concert at the…

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to feature Christian comedienne Cherie Nettles

February 20, 2016

Chapin Mayor Skip Wilson announced that Christian comedienne Cherie Nettles will be the guest speaker for the third annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, April 15, at 7:30 am at…

Sun City Produce establishing new Upstate distribution center

February 19, 2016

Investment To Establish Greenville County Operations PIEDMONT, SC – Sun City Produce, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Commodities, Inc., is establishing operations in Greenville County. The project is expected to create…

Sun City Produce establishing new Upstate distribution center

February 19, 2016

The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced that Sun City Produce, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Commodities, Inc., is establishing…

Sun City Produce establishing new Upstate distribution center

February 19, 2016

The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced that Sun City Produce, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Commodities, Inc., is establishing…

CEOs trade board rooms for build sites for Habitat’s fourth CEO Build

February 19, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are known for their leadership in the board rooms of corporations and nonprofits across the Upstate. This spring, 22 of those…

GreenWood, Inc. and BridgeValley launch craft training program

February 19, 2016

GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces a partnership with BridgeValley Community and Technical College that offers a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)…

Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new president and CEO

February 19, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Otis B. Rawl, Jr. has been named president and CEO, effective February 29, 2016. Prior to joining the Greater…

Urban League of the Upstate honors community at Whitney M. Young, Jr. Equal Opportunity Mardi Gras Gala

February 19, 2016

The Urban League of the Upstate hosted its annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award Mardi Gras Gala on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency…

Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new president and CEO

February 19, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Otis B. Rawl, Jr. has been named president and CEO, effective February 29, 2016. Prior to joining the Greater…

Furman Education Professor Katie Stover co-authors book

February 18, 2016

Assistant Professor of Education Katie Stover has co-authored a book about writing targeted for teachers of grades 3-12. The book, Smuggling Writing: Strategies That Get Students to Write Every Day,…

Avison Young Office Lease – 902 N Pleasantburg

February 18, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Gordon Anderson represented Ridgell Media LLC in the leasing of a 1400SF Office space located at 902 N Pleasantburg Greenville, South Carolina, from…

Central Carolina Technical College Engineering Graphics Technology program prints 3-D prosthetic hand for local seventh-grader

February 18, 2016

This morning, Connor Morgan was given a free 3-D printed prosthetic right hand from Central Carolina Technical College’s Engineering Graphics Technology program. Using a publicly shared design, Engineering Graphics Technology…

Lexington One students named National Merit Scholarship finalists

February 18, 2016

Lexington County School District One congratulates three high school students from Lexington One who attained finalist standing in the 2016 National Merit® Scholarship Program competition.   The Lexington District One…

City Of Columbia and Richland School District One celebrate Eighth Annual “Together We Can Read” initiative

February 18, 2016

The City of Columbia and Richland School District One held the eighth annual “Together We Can Read” press conference this afternoon. City Council Members, Richland District One Board Members, Author…

Intellisoft study to lift aviation security best practices

February 18, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Leading identity and credential management company, Intellisoft is polling more than 3,500 industry leaders in order to release a study designed to improve aviation security best practices.…

Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine announces annual top producing brokers and awards

February 18, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recognizes its top producing brokers with honors. This year, the company awarded three brokers across the Upstate for producing within the top local,…

Coldwell Banker Caine announces annual top producing agents and awards

February 18, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, Coldwell Banker Caine recognizes its top producing agents with honors. This year, the company awarded over 70 agents across the Upstate for producing within the top…

Woodlands residents celebrate lifelong love at anniversary event

February 18, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – With half of today’s marriages ending in divorce, the secret to love that lasts can be difficult to discover. However, residents at The Woodlands at Furman seem…

Upstate VP and president of Southern Community Services earn top HOA management industry credentials

February 18, 2016

Upstate clients include The Reserve at Lake Keowee and Foxwood Hills Two members of the senior leadership team at Southern Community Services (SCS) – whose Upstate clients include The Reserve…

SC Bar Foundation names Seiner Executive Director

February 18, 2016

The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Megan Sweeney Seiner as the Foundation’s new Executive Director, effective February 15, 2016. Seiner will work with the Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors in…

SC Bar Foundation names Seiner Executive Director

February 18, 2016

The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Megan Sweeney Seiner as the Foundation’s new Executive Director, effective February 15, 2016. Seiner will work with the Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors in…

Collins & Lacy Attorney to Present at National Hospitality Law Conference

February 18, 2016

Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorney and Retail and Hospitality Law Chair Christian Stegmaier will present at the 14th Annual Hospitality Law Conference on February 23, 2016 in Houston, Texas.  …

Oconee Economic Alliance named among “America’s Top Economic Development Corporations” by Global Trade Magazine

February 17, 2016

The Oconee Economic Alliance has been recognized as one of Global Trade Magazine’s “America’s Top EDCs” in their February/March 2016 issue. Global Trade – a magazine geared toward U.S. companies…

26th Annual Midlands Heart Ball set for February 20th

February 17, 2016

The American Heart Association will host the 2016 Midlands Heart Ball this Saturday, February 20th at 6:30 pm at the South Carolina State Museum. One of the most anticipated social…

26th Annual Midlands Heart Ball set for February 20th

February 17, 2016

The American Heart Association will host the 2016 Midlands Heart Ball this Saturday, February 20th at 6:30 pm at the South Carolina State Museum. One of the most anticipated social…

Richland County Council approves contracts for construction of sidewalk projects under the Richland Penny Program

February 17, 2016

Richland County Council approved awarding contracts for the construction of three sidewalk projects under the Richland Penny Program during their regular session meeting. Orion Construction Company will receive a contract…

Ben Ham Gallery opens doors after renovations with new look

February 17, 2016

The Ben Ham Gallery, a leading exclusive fine-art photography gallery based out of Hilton Head, S.C., has reopened the Charleston gallery after renovations to the interior design. Located at 416 King Street, the new…

Ben Ham Gallery opens doors after renovations with new look

February 17, 2016

The Ben Ham Gallery, a leading exclusive fine-art photography gallery based out of Hilton Head, S.C., has reopened the Charleston gallery after renovations to the interior design. Located at 416 King Street, the new…

Nelson Mullins awards inaugural Diversity Scholarship to Harvard 2L Derecka Purnell

February 17, 2016

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded its first Diversity Scholarship to Derecka Purnell, a second-year student at Harvard Law School.  She will join the Firm’s EducationCounsel group in…

South Carolina export sales top $30 billion in 2015, achieve sixth consecutive record year

February 17, 2016

State remains top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles For the sixth consecutive year, the State of South Carolina has set a record for total export sales. Today,…