Caldwell Commercial announce agreement to manage Longpoint Office Park

July 6, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Bobby Carrier, Vice President of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate services, announces that they have been engaged to manage the Property Owners Association of LongPoint Office Park in…

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10th Annual “Taste of the World” Fundraiser Set for November 5 at Omar Convention Center

July 6, 2015

Charleston Port and Seafarers’ Society Now Accepting Donations and Sponsorships for Their Largest Annual Fundraiser   MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Charleston Port & Seafarers’ Society (ChaPSS) will present the…

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CWS + GMC team up to provide access to clean water in Guatamela

July 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Last month, a team of ClearWater Solutions (CWS) and GMC employees traveled to Champerico, Guatemala with Living Water International (LWI), a nonprofit organization that trains, consults and…

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Avison Young Industrial/Office Lease – 3280 Industry Drive, Building A

July 6, 2015

CHALRESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Weims Court Associates in the leasing of a 8,000 SF office/warehouse…

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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag

July 6, 2015

“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…

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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag

July 6, 2015

“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…

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Landmark Builders Hires Chuck Rhoden

July 6, 2015

Landmark Builders announced that C.B. “Chuck” Rhoden, Jr. has joined the Company and will be leading its business development efforts for the South Carolina region. “I’m very pleased to announce that…

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Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Taps Brandi Moreton to Lead Marketing Efforts for the Carolinas Region

July 6, 2015

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® has tapped Brandi Moreton to lead the marketing division for their Carolinas region.  Her responsibilities in the role include advertising, client services, internal and external communications,…

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The McNair Law Firm and the University of South Carolina Beaufort establish the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund

July 6, 2015

BLUFFTON, SC – The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has established the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund to honor Reverend Pinckney’s commitment to education and the leadership he…

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The McNair Law Firm and the University of South Carolina Beaufort establish the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund

July 6, 2015

BLUFFTON, SC – The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has established the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund to honor Reverend Pinckney’s commitment to education and the leadership he…

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South Carolina Nonprofit Association Urges Legislature to Remove Confederate Flag

July 6, 2015

Following the aftermath of the shooting where nine people were killed during Bible study in a historic African-American church in Charleston, the state’s largest consortium of nonprofit leaders and organizations…

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South Carolina Nonprofit Association Urges Legislature to Remove Confederate Flag

July 6, 2015

Following the aftermath of the shooting where nine people were killed during Bible study in a historic African-American church in Charleston, the state’s largest consortium of nonprofit leaders and organizations…

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SC Chamber: Moving Confederate Flag Good for Business

July 6, 2015

After the tragic events of June 17 at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, calls began for the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds. Governor…

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SC Chamber: Moving Confederate Flag Good for Business

July 6, 2015

After the tragic events of June 17 at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, calls began for the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds. Governor…

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Richland County Community Development Honored Nationally for Local Initiatives

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Community Development was presented with a national award for its continued efforts to improve local communities with several projects and initiatives. The John A. Sasso Award…

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New DHEC Director Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Clean Energy Summit

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance announced that Catherine Heigel, the new Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, will be the keynote speaker…

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New DHEC Director Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Clean Energy Summit

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance announced that Catherine Heigel, the new Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, will be the keynote speaker…

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Gilbane Takes Home Two CMAA Project Achievement Awards

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gilbane Building Company, a global leader in construction, was recognized for their outstanding projects with two Project Achievement Awards by the South Atlantic Chapter of The Construction Management Association…

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Kraft Foods Presents $20,000 to Harvest Hope to Expand Backpack Child Feeding Program

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Today Harvest Hope Food Bank received a generous $20,000 donation from Kraft Foods to expand their Children’s Feeding Programs. Kraft Foods Interim Plant Manager Paul Wright and…

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NAI Avant Facilitates Lease Expansion in TD Building, Downtown Columbia

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Paul Hartley, SIOR, and Roger Winn, recently represented Pennington Law Firm, LLC (“PLF”) in its expansion and long-term lease extension for office space and a…

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RESPA change effective date extended to October 3rd

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) is alerting its members and the public of the alternate effective date for implementation of the changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act…

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RESPA change effective date extended to October 3rd

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) is alerting its members and the public of the alternate effective date for implementation of the changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act…

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NAI Avant Completes Investment Sale on Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior investment broker, Dail Longaker, and NAI Avant broker, Peyton Bryant, recently facilitated the investment sale of 1680 Lake Murray Boulevard in Irmo, SC. The ±39,750…

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Principal Appointed To Workforce Development Board

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Building a better workforce and improving job placement services have been of interest to Bobby Cunningham for some time. Cunningham is principal of the W.R. Rogers Adult,…

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Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office Deploys Body Cameras

July 6, 2015

Finally, all Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office uniformed deputies who work in an enforcement capacity are wearing Taser Axon body cameras. Effective July 2, 2015 the final training session in the…

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Awards $150,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Providing Workforce and Educational Programming in Columbia

July 6, 2015

Grant recipients provide skills training and education-focused initiatives to help individuals build stronger financial lives COLUMBIA, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced over $150,000 in grants…

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Allen University Announces the Simmons, Pinckney and Sanders Scholarship

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Allen University has created a scholarship fund to honor three alumni who lost their lives in the historic Mother Emanuel – African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) church massacre…

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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Downtown Office

July 6, 2015

Five Residential Agents to Serve Growing Upstate Real Estate Market from Vardry Street GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces its Downtown office. Located in the…

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Greenville Technical College Announces Partnership with STEM Premier

July 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) has partnered with STEM Premier to provide GTC students access to the online platform that showcases students’ academic and technical skills and connects…

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Riggs Partners’ CreateAthon Application Deadline is July 15; Nonprofits in Midlands and Upstate Encouraged to Apply for Free Marketing Services

July 6, 2015

Riggs Partners in Columbia is accepting applications through Wednesday, July 15 for its 18th annual CreateAthon event. Nonprofit organizations in the Midlands and Upstate of South Carolina are encouraged to…

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Statement from NAHB Chairman Tom Woods on Filing Suit Against EPA, Corps on Waters of the U.S. Rule

July 3, 2015

WASHINGTON – Tom Woods, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Blue Springs, Mo., issued the following statement on the association’s lawsuit filed…

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Columbia Metropolitan Airport Issues Website RFP

July 3, 2015

CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport has issued an RFP for Website Redesign and Redevelopment. The questions deadline is 3:00pm on Friday, July 10 and the proposal deadline is 2:00pm July…

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Turner Padget Shareholder Earns National Recognition As A Top Employment Attorney

July 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that, for the fourth consecutive year, Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been included among Human Resource Executive’s annual list of the nation’s…

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Turner Padget Shareholder Earns National Recognition As A Top Employment Attorney

July 2, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that, for the fourth consecutive year, Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been included among Human Resource Executive’s annual list of the nation’s…

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Fourteen Upstate Companies Recognized as American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksites

July 2, 2015

UPSTATE, SC – Fourteen Upstate companies have been recognized as a Fit-Friendly Worksites by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “All of these companies should…

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State Museum Presents Museum Road Show on Saturday, July 11

July 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum presents the Museum Road Show from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Appraisers and artifact experts from across the…

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National Bar Association Selects Meliah Bowers Jefferson for 40 Under 40 Award

July 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The National Bar Association has chosen Wyche attorney Meliah Bowers Jefferson as one of the recipients of its 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates Award. The award…

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State Museum Presents Museum Road Show on Saturday, July 11

July 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum presents the Museum Road Show from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Appraisers and artifact experts from across the…

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Turner Padget Shareholder Earns National Recognition As A Top Employment Attorney

July 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that, for the fourth consecutive year, Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been included among Human Resource Executive’s annual list of the nation’s…

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Gabriella Brown Andrews joins the Cassina Group

July 1, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Cassina Group, a boutique real estate firm based in Charleston, SC, recently welcomed Gabriella Brown Andrews to its dedicated team of Realtors. A native of…

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ZWO Announces Expansion, Merges With Los Angeles Firm CPJ & CO

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO has merged with Los Angeles advertising and public relations firm CPJ & Co and opened a West Coast office with new principal Cynthia Jenkins as its head.…

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Blue Ridge Bank Hires New Marketing Coordinator

July 1, 2015

WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank announces the addition of Holleigh Evans who recently joined the team as Marketing Coordinator working out of the Seneca office. In this position, Holleigh will…

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Hunter Howard, Jr. Creates Greenville Technical College Scholarship to Honor his Father

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – A pledge of $25,000 has been received by the Greenville Tech Foundation. The gift, from S. Hunter Howard, Jr., will provide tuition assistance to students pursuing skills…

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The Palmetto Bank Promotes Experienced Lender

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Scott Tollison has been promoted to Vice President, Indirect Lending. Mr. Tollison has…

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City Celebrates July 4th With Annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival

July 1, 2015

Popular festival to honor local military veteran   GREENVILLE, SC – The annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, which features one of the state’s largest fireworks display, continues to…

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Tri-County to Launch Honors Program

July 1, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College will roll out a new program for high performing students this fall with the launch of the Honors Experience. “High academic achievers are among…

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HRP Associates Adds Storm Caldwell as Project Geologist

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC − HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental and civil engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, is pleased to welcome Storm Caldwell as Project Geologist. Caldwell will work with HRP’s…

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City of Columbia Water and Sewer Rate Changes

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, City Council approved water and sewer rate increases that will take effect on July 1, 2015. To help better understand how the rate increases might…

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Construction Spending in May Reaches Highest Level Since 2008 As All Major Segments Advance For Month and Year

July 1, 2015

Potential Worker Shortages Loom COLUMBIA, SC – Largest Gains are in Manufacturing, Amusement, Lodging, Office and Multifamily Spending; Association Officials Call for Greater Public Sector Support of Construction Workforce Development Construction…

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Icon on Main Street Development

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Icon on Main, student housing development, is located at the corner of College and South Main Street, which has one block in between USC’s Horseshoe. There…

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