Collins & Lacy Co-Founder to Speak at University of South Carolina’s Last Lecture Series

February 8, 2016

Collins & Lacy, P.C. co-founder, Joel Collins, has been asked to speak at the University of South Carolina’s Last Lecture Series. The Last Lecture Series is a 16 year old…

Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016

February 8, 2016

The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…

Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray honored with National Conference of Bar Presidents 2016 Fellows Award

February 8, 2016

Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray is the 2016 recipient of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) Fellows Award. The award, which was presented on Friday, February 5, 2016 at…

The Old Cigar Warehouse to host Bridal Open House

February 5, 2016

The Old Cigar Warehouse is calling all brides in the Upstate for an open house. The Bridal Open House will be held on Thursday, February 11 from 4 p.m. to…

85-385 Gateway will transform the Upstate’s driving experience

February 5, 2016

With some quick turns of clay-filled shovels, the second largest transportation project in South Carolina history officially started at the interchange of Interstates 85 and 385 Friday morning. “The 85-385…

Lugar: keep plutonium agreement with Russia

February 5, 2016

Tours MOX construction site that supports the international agreement   Former Senator Richard G. Lugar said that the United States must continue keeping its end of an agreement with the Russian…

TransformSC schools and districts using technology to personalize learning

February 5, 2016

National and state experts give educators support to scale blended learning   Educators gathered at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin to advance the use of blended learning…

Applications available for the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off

February 4, 2016

Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 18-19, at the State Farmers…

New Name, Same Mission

February 4, 2016

The Death Penalty Resource & Defense Center, serving South Carolina since 1988 has been re-named to JUSTICE 360. We strive for greater visibility and involvement in the community conversation regarding…

Sweet & Savory to be held April 28

February 4, 2016

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter announces that the Sweet & Savory fundraiser will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the South Carolina State Museum Planetarium Lobby. During the event,…

PSI promotes David Sabol to Executive Vice President

February 4, 2016

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) announces the promotion of David Sabol, P.E., to Executive Vice President. Sabol will oversee PSI operations in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia,…

Round Top Elementary excels at fundraiser & donates to schools affected by SC flood

February 4, 2016

Round Top Elementary (RTE) teamed up with the Boosterthon Fun Run to raise extra funds needed for the school. Boosterthon, established in 2001, reinvented the fundraising industry transforming the way…

UofSC Dance’s Breaking Boundaries concert features choreography from Alonzo King LINES Ballet guest artist

February 4, 2016

The UofSC Dance Program will present Breaking Boundaries, a contemporary dance concert featuring several premiere works, February 15-18 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Performance time is 7:30pm nightly.  Tickets for the…

Midlands American Heart Association celebrates saving women’s lives through Go Red For Women® with local events

February 4, 2016

For 12 years, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement has been impacting the health of women through the collective energy, passion, time, money and HEART of the…

Academy of Faith and Leadership presents community forum

February 4, 2016

The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary’s Academy of Faith and Leadership invite campus and community members to a forum about the recent refugee crisis and resettlement efforts in South Carolina, on…

Richland One teachers named finalists for prestigious national awards

February 4, 2016

Alison Espinosa of A.C. Flora High School and Richland One Teacher of the Year Jennifer Wise of Hand Middle School have been named state finalists for the 2014-2015 Presidential Awards…

Danish String Quartet to appear at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

February 4, 2016

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2015-16 Chamber Music Series on Sunday, February 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium.…

H.O.P.E. plan provides substantive and effective proposals for reforming education in South Carolina

February 4, 2016

Palmetto Promise Institute released the Help Our Pupils Excel (H.O.P.E.) plan, a menu of 8 proven, cost-effective education ideas to help lawmakers meet the requirements set by the South Carolina…

The Caterpillar Foundation awards Central Carolina Technical College a $25,000 grant

February 4, 2016

Funds from the grant will support the College’s “SMART Choices for Success” project   A $25,000 grant from the Caterpillar Foundation will fund the first year of Central Carolina Technical…

City Manager and Police Chief selected for the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative

February 4, 2016

City Manager Teresa Wilson and Chief William “Skip” Holbrook were both selected as members of the 9th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman University’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI).…

Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission establishing operations

February 4, 2016

Dominion Resources, Inc., one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, is expanding its operations in the Southeast. Dominion is committed to investing $10.9 million and relocating their…

OBO launches Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program

February 4, 2016

The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is launching the Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program. The Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program is designed to assist small businesses in…

Bipartisan group of Senators keep lifesaving Coast Guard facilities open in South Carolina and Oregon

February 4, 2016

Working together to prevent the closure of lifesaving air facilities in Charleston, South Carolina and in Newport, Oregon, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and…

Civil rights activist James L. Felder to speak at Coker College

February 4, 2016

Coker College’s Center for Diversity, Interfaith and Inclusion Education will host speaker and former civil rights activist James L. Felder on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in Davidson Hall on…

Greater Lexington Chamber hosts 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party

February 4, 2016

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is going green and grabbing shucking knives for its 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 17 at 6…

Invitation for public testimony about The SC Department Of Juvenile Justice at House Legislative Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee meetings

February 4, 2016

The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the House Legislative Oversight Committee is currently conducting an oversight study on the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Subcommittee has a meeting…

Medical practices brace for 2016 desk audits

February 4, 2016

“For doctors in a small to medium-sized practice, patient care takes first priority, and these challenges are making it harder for practices to thrive,” explains Kevin Wade, President and CEO…

West Columbia Beautification Foundation receives large donation from Cayce West Columbia Lions Club

February 4, 2016

The Cayce West Columbia Lions Club presented the West Columbia Beautification Foundation with a $2,000 donation on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016. The donation will be used to purchase trees and…

Advertisement of vacancy on Central Midlands regional transportation authority (The COMET)

February 4, 2016

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (The COMET). The City is seeking individuals that use or have used…

Palmetto Health welcomes Thomas W. Schultz, D.O., to Palmetto Heart

February 4, 2016

Palmetto Health announces Thomas W. Schultz, D.O., has joined Palmetto Heart. Schultz is board certified in interventional cardiovascular medicine, cardiovascular medicine and internal medicine. He is skilled in adult transthoracic…

SCE&G warns customers of potential phone scams

February 4, 2016

South Carolina Electric & Gas urges business and residential customers to be aware that scam artists are posing as SCE&G employees on telephone calls. Customers have reported instances of individuals…

CSMS team wins regional qualifier

February 4, 2016

The Carolina Springs Middle Pig Heads team won first place in the South Carolina First Lego League Lexington Regional Qualifier robot competition that Carolina Springs Middle hosted on January 23.…

Palmetto Health receives national accreditation for bariatrics

February 4, 2016

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), in partnership with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, issued the three-year “Comprehensive Center” designation to Palmetto…

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions

February 4, 2016

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted three deputies and two correctional officers. Blake Gainous, 26, has been promoted to master deputy in the department’s north patrol region, which is…

Coldwell Banker Caine honored as Best Place to Work

February 4, 2016

Coldwell Banker Caine has received a 2016 Leader Award for Best Place to Work, one of seven awards given annually by the editors and advisory board of Business Black Box…

Elmore Goldsmith elects new shareholder

February 4, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Elmore Goldsmith, P.A. has announced that Bryan P. Kelley has been elected a shareholder of the firm effective as of January 1, 2016. Kelley joined the firm…

CCSD to Host Winter Gala Honoring Excellent Educators

February 4, 2016

WHAT: The Charleston County School District (CCSD) will host its 6th Annual Winter Gala: An Evening with the Stars Presents: Broadway! The sold out event (1,000 attendees) will honor 84…

Five CCSD Teachers Featured in International Professional Learning Films

February 4, 2016

The Charleston County School District announced that five teachers from our district are featured in videos about effective teaching in an online professional learning platform, Edivate. Videos on Edivate are…

Caldwell Commercial office lease – Harrell Square

February 4, 2016

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 2,304 SF of office space at Harrell Square, 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in Charleston,…

Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016

February 4, 2016

List of 70 Participating Artists Revealed The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA)…

South Risk Management named to President’s Club by large insurance carrier

February 4, 2016

South Risk Management (SRM) received a business honor from super-regional insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group when SRM was recently awarded the President’s Club designation by FCCI. SRM is one of…

NAI Avant facilitates office lease renewal at Pinnacle Point Business Park in Columbia, SC

February 4, 2016

NAI senior broker Macon Lovelace secured a lease renewal for the United States of America at 1021 Pinnacle Point Drive. The space is occupied by Moncrief Army Medical Home, which…

$200,000 in Apprenticeship Grants Available to Innovative Workforce Programs

February 4, 2016

The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) is making available $200,000 for innovative apprenticeship grant initiatives. This initiative aims to increase training and employment opportunities for priority populations such as individuals…

Two GHS executives among Greenville’s 50 most influential people

February 4, 2016

Greenville Health System (GHS) President and CEO Mike Riordan and Sam Konduros, executive director of the Greenville Health Research and Development Corporation (RDC), have been named two of Greenville Business…

Kennedy named Director of Therapy Operations for Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute

February 4, 2016

Jessica Kennedy recently was named director of therapy operations for Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute. Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute is a 40-bed, freestanding facility that provides specialized rehabilitative services to patients throughout Spartanburg…

Toyota of Greer gives $20,000 to March of Dimes

February 4, 2016

For the fourth year in a row, Toyota of Greer has reached out to help the March of Dimes campaign in the Upstate with a generous donation of $20,000. The…

Carolinas AGC Announces 2016 Board of Directors

February 4, 2016

CHARLOTTE, NC – Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) announce the 2016 Board of Directors. Chair: Edison Cassels, Edison Foard, Inc. Chair Elect: Marty McKee, King Asphalt, Inc. Treasurer: J. Paul Mashburn, Mashburn…

Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chats next week

February 4, 2016

The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host statewide web chats next week on Monday,…

City to host North Main Improvements and Streetscape Open House

February 4, 2016

The City of Columbia will hold an open house for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to learn about updates on the North Main Improvements and Streetscaping Project and related efforts on…

Requests for Accomodations Tax Funding Requests now being accepted

February 4, 2016

The City of Cayce is currently accepting applications from organizations planning events and activities open to the public that will promote tourism to the City of Cayce during FY 16-17.…