Stevens & Wilkinson will design York County Government Center

March 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, with offices in Atlanta, Ga. and Columbia, S.C., has been awarded the design contract for York…

Edventure launches internship program for future educators

March 24, 2016

$10,000 Scholarships Will Be Awarded to Area College Students Supporting EdVenture’s After School Programs COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture announced today the launch of the EdVenture Fellows Program, a new year-long internship…

Sydney Simmons awarded Sandy Linning Excellence Award

March 23, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy awarded the 2016 Sandy Linning Excellence Award to Sydney Simmons. Sydney is an Account Supervisor at Crawford Strategy who has been with the firm for…

Preview Party and Pop-Up Artist Exhibition at 701 Center for Contemporary Art kicks off Columbia Open Studios

March 23, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – 701 Center for Contemporary Art will host its annual Preview Party to kick off the Columbia Open Studios tour on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 7-9 p.m.…

Zipit Wireless announces partnership with Iron Bow Technologies to serve Federal Government customers

March 23, 2016

Federal agencies will be able to acquire secure critical messaging solution through GSA, SEWP contracts   GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless, a provider of critical communication solutions announced that it…

LS3P welcomes new Healthcare Architect

March 23, 2016

LS3P is pleased to welcome Ronald H. Smith, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP, who joins the firm as an architect and project manager. Smith, a Board Certified Healthcare Architect and…

ReWa honors dedicated employees on World Water Day

March 23, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources would like to extend a sincere thank you to all its 198 employees for their efforts in keeping Upstate waterways clean as part of…

Councilman Manning to moderate event on human trafficking

March 23, 2016

Richland County Councilman Jim Manning will moderate a community conversation in April to address the issue of human trafficking. The forum – Human Trafficking: Under Our Nose – will be…

DESA expands engineering team

March 23, 2016

DESA, Inc. has recently expanded its engineering team with the hiring of Antonio Shuler as Engineering Associate. Shuler, a registered Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer, comes to DESA with more than…

Gravedigger’s Tale, interactive retelling of Hamlet, performs at Longstreet Theatre April 21-23

March 23, 2016

40-minute one-man show is presented as part of the celebration of Shakespeare First Folio exhibition at the University of SC The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will host Gravedigger’s Tale,…

M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. selected for Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility improvements

March 23, 2016

Union County Public Works has selected M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. for the replacement and improvement of the headworks system at the Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility, which was…

Continental named one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes for the second consecutive year

March 23, 2016

The annual survey is a national benchmark that rates employers who continuously raise the bar on employee initiatives.   For the second year in a row, the technology company Continental…

Department of Commerce holds Annual South Carolina Rural Summit

March 23, 2016

State honors individuals for leadership in rural economic development The South Carolina Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, February 29 and Tuesday, March 1 for…

Department of Commerce holds Annual South Carolina Rural Summit

March 23, 2016

State honors individuals for leadership in rural economic development The South Carolina Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, February 29 and Tuesday, March 1 for…

Greenville entrepreneur Johnson named Emerging Leader

March 23, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson was named of one of the Greenville News’ 2016 Emerging Leaders Wednesday. Johnson is originally from Houston Texas, but has lived in Greenville…

S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget

March 23, 2016

State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year:   “The business community is glad to see…

S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget

March 23, 2016

State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year:   “The business community is glad to see…

S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Safety Award winners

March 23, 2016

State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement announcing the Chamber’s 2016 annual Safety Awards winners: “A safe workplace allows employees to grow and succeed, and we…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport security statement

March 23, 2016

Regarding terror events in Brussels   The safety and security of Columbia Metropolitan Airport passengers and staff is always our airport’s first priority. In addition to having one of the…

House budgets $415 million for roads

March 23, 2016

Majority of funds directed towards primary highway system   House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed a series of amendments to appropriate an…

New head football coach at Westwood High

March 23, 2016

When the Westwood Redhawks take the field this summer, the playbook will be in the hands of new head football coach Dustin Curtis. Curtis comes to Richland School District Two…

GPS students win state award for book trailer

March 23, 2016

Lexington County School District One congratulates two Gilbert Primary School students who placed second in the picture book trailer competition conducted as part of the South Carolina Association of School…

GHS athletic director receives state award

March 23, 2016

Lexington County School District One congratulates Gilbert High School Athletic Director Barry Harley, who received the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association 3A Athletic Director of the Year 2015–2016 award. Harley…

Erica Smith named Store Manager at TD Bank

March 23, 2016

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Erica Smith Store Manager for its Corley Mill store in Lexington. She is responsible for developing and managing business and customer relations,…

NAI Avant brokers sale of ±62.06 acres of land near the I-26 and Broad River Road interchange

March 23, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently closed the sale of ±62.06 acres of prime commercial land in Irmo, SC near I-26 on Western Lane. Located near…

Palmetto Health Foundation announces new home and added half marathon for Walk for Life and Race for Life

March 23, 2016

Palmetto Health Foundation’s 26th Walk for Life and Race for Life will have a new home on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016—Spirit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies. A half…

LS3P welcomes new Healthcare Architect

March 23, 2016

LS3P is pleased to welcome Ronald H. Smith, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP, who joins the firm as an architect and project manager. Smith, a Board Certified Healthcare Architect and…

NAI Avant brokers sale of ±62.06 acres of land near the I-26 and Broad River Road interchange

March 23, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently closed the sale of ±62.06 acres of prime commercial land in Irmo, SC near I-26 on Western Lane. Located near…

Five Points Foundation wraps up 34th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points

March 22, 2016

On Saturday, March 19, 2016, Five Points welcomed just under 44,000 people to their perennial St. Pat’s in Five Points celebration.  An event breakdown is below: Get to the Green…

Tickets going fast for the April 2 Carolina Cup Steeplechase Race

March 22, 2016

CAMDEN, SC –Tickets are selling at a brisk pace for this spring’s Carolina Cup race, according to Nick Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of the Carolina Cup Racing Association. In fact, several…

Tickets going fast for the April 2 Carolina Cup Steeplechase Race

March 22, 2016

CAMDEN, SC –Tickets are selling at a brisk pace for this spring’s Carolina Cup race, according to Nick Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of the Carolina Cup Racing Association. In fact, several…

Mullikin to be honored by Boy Scouts of America

March 22, 2016

CAMDEN, SC – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Indian Waters Council, will name Tom Mullikin the area-BSA’s “Kershaw County Citizen of the Year” for 2016 during ceremonies at the…

Fine Arts Center presents Local Jam on the Town Green to kick off Carolina Cup weekend

March 22, 2016

CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) and the City of Camden announced the Finally Friday Local Jam—A Carolina Cup Weekend Kick Off on the Town Green.…

Fisher & Phillips Partner Recipient of 2016 Compleat Lawyer Awards

March 22, 2016

Edward Rawl, a partner at the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips, has been selected as a recipient of the 2016 Compleat Lawyer Awards. The awards are distributed by the…

Autoneum expanding Aiken County operations

March 22, 2016

Expansion Will Result In $35.5 Million Investment AIKEN, SC – Autoneum, a global market leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, is expanding its Aiken County operations. This…

Autoneum expanding Aiken County operations

March 22, 2016

Expansion Will Result In $35.5 Million Investment AIKEN, SC – Autoneum, a global market leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, is expanding its Aiken County operations. This…

Caldwell commercial New Listing – 3955 Faber Place

March 22, 2016

Caldwell Commercial announces its new listings at 3955 Faber Place, North Charleston, SC. Faber Place is a 3 story class-a office building with four separate suites available for lease. Suite…

Fine Arts Center presents Local Jam on the Town Green to kick off Carolina Cup weekend

March 22, 2016

CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) and the City of Camden announced the Finally Friday Local Jam—A Carolina Cup Weekend Kick Off on the Town Green.…

Fisher & Phillips Partner Recipient of 2016 Compleat Lawyer Awards

March 22, 2016

Edward Rawl, a partner at the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips, has been selected as a recipient of the 2016 Compleat Lawyer Awards. The awards are distributed by the…

Mullikin to be honored by Boy Scouts of America

March 22, 2016

CAMDEN, SC – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Indian Waters Council, will name Tom Mullikin the area-BSA’s “Kershaw County Citizen of the Year” for 2016 during ceremonies at the…

Addison Homes wins Bridge Award for Green Building

March 21, 2016

Addison Homes won the Southern Home & Garden Bridge Award for Green Building for the third year in a row. Produced by the Home Builders Association of Greenville and the…

South Carolina State Library to host webinar offering self-publishing tips

March 21, 2016

Librarians looking to offer support to local authors or story tellers looking to build their reputations should attend the South Carolina State Library’s SELF-e and Indie SC webinar on March…

District Five earns prestigious Magna Award for best practices, innovative programs

March 21, 2016

Lexington-Richland School District Five has been named a first place winner in the 22nd annual Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA’s) flagship magazine, American School…

Local leaders, lawmakers to participate in March for Meals Community Champions Week March 21-25

March 21, 2016

Several Midlands lawmakers and community leaders will deliver Meals on Wheels during the week of March 21 as part of the nationwide March for Meals Community Champions Week. March for…

Local leaders, lawmakers to participate in March for Meals Community Champions Week March 21-25

March 21, 2016

Champions will deliver Meals on Wheels to draw attention to the issue of senior hunger   Several Midlands lawmakers and community leaders will deliver Meals on Wheels during the week…

UCI Medical Affiliates president runs the span of the globe for Alzheimer’s research

March 21, 2016

David Boucher, president and chief operating officer at UCI Medical has completed his goal of running 24,902 miles (the circumference of the earth). For the past 25 years Boucher has…

Volunteers sought to help mark storm drains

March 21, 2016

Richland County and the City of Columbia are seeking community volunteers to help mark storm drains in April as a part of the My River Starts Here campaign. Local waterways…

Seasoned upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for First Community Bank

March 21, 2016

First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David Ramseur.…

City of Columbia accepting submissions for Praise Fest for Peace and Youth Violence Prevention Expo

March 21, 2016

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the Praise Fest for Peace concert and the Youth Violence Prevention Expo, both of which will be held…

Total Quality Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County

March 21, 2016

Company Opening Third Office Location In South Carolina   GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a third-party logistics provider, is establishing logistics and sales operations in Greenville County. The…