The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo partners with St. Bernard Project and their flood victim relief program

February 29, 2016

On February 27th, members of the The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo volunteered their day to assist the St. Bernard Project (SBP) with their flood victim relief efforts. Pictured below…

Great Southern Homes finishes first in 2015 Midlands, SC New Home Sales

February 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – This past year, Great Southern Homes finished #1 in the Midlands’ homebuilding industry (Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties) in permits and new home closings. In 2015, the…

Great Southern Homes finishes first in 2015 Midlands, SC New Home Sales

February 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – This past year, Great Southern Homes finished #1 in the Midlands’ homebuilding industry (Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties) in permits and new home closings. In 2015, the…

Stacy Kuper announces candidacy for Greenville County Council District 21

February 28, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Community and business leader Stacy Kuper announced Friday she plans to run for County Council Seat 21, which represents a wide swath of the county’s eastside. “I…

South Carolina Pastors Alliance Calls for Immediate Resignation of Senator Lindsey Graham

February 28, 2016

The Executive Council of the South Carolina Pastors Alliance (The Alliance), called for the immediate resignation of Senator Lindsey Graham from the office of Senator from South Carolina in the…

Carter Hall named Associate Financial Advisor with Nachman Norwood & Parrott

February 26, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Nachman Norwood & Parrott announced that registered associate Carter R. Hall has been named Associate Financial Advisor. In his new role, Hall will have increased responsibility for…

Liquid Catering toasts to five years

February 26, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, February 18, Liquid Catering toasted to five years as the Upstate’s premier event bartending company. Founded in 2011 by local hospitality entrepreneur Tammy Johnson, Liquid…

Sylvan Learning invites community to Anderson grand opening celebration

February 26, 2016

Sylvan Learning of the Upstate will hold a Grand Opening Celebration Party on March 5th, 2016 at their new location at 110 Miracle Mile Drive in Anderson from 2:00 to…

Nationally Recognized Speaker on Immigration and Refugee Resettlement to Speak at Laurens County Tea Party March Meeting

February 26, 2016

The Laurens County Tea Party in South Carolina secured James Simpson, a nationally recognized speaker on the issues of immigration and resettlement to speak at the March 17th meeting of…

Ob Hospitalist Group continues expansion, opens eight new programs

February 26, 2016

Opens Eight New Programs in 4th Quarter   Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) is proud to announce the opening of eight new OB/GYN hospitalist programs in the 2015 fourth quarter, tying…

Thrive Upstate announced as new name for county’s largest disability service provider

February 26, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, the county’s largest and oldest provider of services for those with disabilities, has announced its new name: Thrive Upstate.…

Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Year finalist

February 26, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations was named a top three finalist for Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award Tuesday night at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner…

Six PGA tour standouts are the latest to the RBC heritage

February 26, 2016

Paul Casey, Ben Crane, Jason Kokrak, Peter Malnati, Seung-Yul Noh and Vaughn Taylor are the latest PGA TOUR Pros to commit to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.…

Six PGA tour standouts are the latest to the RBC heritage

February 26, 2016

Paul Casey, Ben Crane, Jason Kokrak, Peter Malnati, Seung-Yul Noh and Vaughn Taylor are the latest PGA TOUR Pros to commit to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area:

February 25, 2016

Crown Packaging Corporation leased 16,500 sq.ft. of industrial space at 7241 Peppermill Parkway in North Charleston, SC.  Mark Erickson handled lease negotiations for the tenant. Elements Massage leased 2,281 sq.ft.…

Richland Two Schools earn Palmetto Gold/Silver Awards

February 25, 2016

This week the South Carolina Department of Education released the winners of the Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for 2014–2015. The Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards program recognizes schools for…

Major sponsor Stella Artois to present The Carolina Cup

February 25, 2016

Attention Camden Steeplechase fans. The Carolina Cup Racing Association announced a partnership with Stella Artois and Brown-Forman Corporation, makers of Woodford Reserve Bourbon (WRB), to provide the official race beverages.…

TD Bank names Alex Guzman Treasury Management Officer for the Midlands Market

February 25, 2016

TD Bank has named Alex Guzman Treasury Management Officer for the Midlands Market of South Carolina. He is responsible for business development and implementation of treasury management solutions to existing…

Caldwell Commercial New Listing – 8316 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC

February 25, 2016

Caldwell Commercial announces its new listing for sale at 8316 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC. This free-standing 3,116 SF, mixed use building offers retail and office space. Please contact Bob…

Associated Charities honors Jean Rowland’s memory with gift to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

February 25, 2016

Associated Charities of Kershaw County recently made a donation of $5,000 to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) in memory of Jean Rowland to continue its School Arts…

Bobbitt builds facility for Pineview Mental Health

February 25, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently finished construction on a 5,652-square-foot regional office for Pineview Mental Health located at 1848 Pineview Road in Columbia. The new location will increase…

EdVenture announces Spring and Summer Camps

February 25, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum is offering more than 25 themed camps during the 2016 season for campers ages 3-12. From creating the superhero of their dreams to robotics and…

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…

SCRA announces leadership transition

February 25, 2016

The SCRA Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee announced that CEO Bill Mahoney will be leaving SCRA to return to the private sector after nearly 11 years in service. “Working to…

SCRA announces leadership transition

February 25, 2016

The SCRA Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee announced that CEO Bill Mahoney will be leaving SCRA to return to the private sector after nearly 11 years in service. “Working to…

Associated Charities honors Jean Rowland’s memory with gift to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

February 25, 2016

Associated Charities of Kershaw County recently made a donation of $5,000 to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) in memory of Jean Rowland to continue its School Arts…

Bobbitt builds facility for Pineview Mental Health

February 25, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently finished construction on a 5,652-square-foot regional office for Pineview Mental Health located at 1848 Pineview Road in Columbia. The new location will increase…

CBRE ranked among Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies

February 25, 2016

CBRE announced that it has been ranked among Fortune’s Most Admired Companies in the real estate industry for the fourth consecutive year. CBRE serves South Carolina from three locations in…

Congressman Rice cosponsors landmark legislation for Alzheimer’s

February 25, 2016

The second week of February, Congressman Tom Rice of District Seven, in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, officially cosponsored the HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act (S. 857/H.R. 1559). The…

EdVenture announces Spring and Summer Camps

February 25, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum is offering more than 25 themed camps during the 2016 season for campers ages 3-12. From creating the superhero of their dreams to robotics and…

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…