Signarama Columbia Receives 3 Prestigious Awards

July 1, 2015

IRMO, SC – Signarama Columbia recently attended the 2015 Signarama World Expo and was the recipient of 3 prestigious awards, 2 recognizing individual salesman and one for the overall outstanding…

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Hunger Takes No Vacation Food Drive Launched at SC State Parks

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – State Parks in South Carolina are partnering with the South Carolina Food Bank Association in a 5-month long food drive to help fill pantries and feed the hungry. …

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Island in South Carolina, waterfront home site in Norfolk among bank-owned real estate set for auction

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A 55-acre island on waters that lead all the way to the Atlantic Ocean will be offered at auction Tuesday, July 21, with John Dixon & Associates managing the Columbia…

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Duke Energy Progress customers in SC to see bill savings this summer

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – While energy usage tends to increase this time of year as customers crank up their air conditioners to combat the summer heat, Duke Energy Progress’ South Carolina…

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Promises kept: Carolina’s Promise campaign successfully concludes

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina’s Promise, the University of South Carolina’s $1 billion campaign launched in 2008, has reached its goal on time and on target. With the June 30 conclusion…

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Pope Flynn Attorney Larry Flynn Receives Compleat Lawyer Platinum Award from USC School of Law

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Larry Flynn, an attorney with Pope Flynn, LLC, a public finance and governmental law firm with offices in Columbia, Charlotte, and Spartanburg, has received the USC School of…

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Midlands Technical College Constructing New Learning Resource Center on Beltline Campus

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College has begun construction of the Learning Resource Center on its Beltline Campus. This three-story building will become the focal point of the campus along…

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GHS names Wright head varsity girls basketball coach

July 1, 2015

GILBERT, SC — Gilbert High announces that James Alvin Wright has been selected to serve as head varsity girls basketball coach. After playing basketball in high school, Wright played basketball…

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GHS names Thomas head varsity boys basketball coach

July 1, 2015

GILBERT, SC – Gilbert High announces that Riley J. Thomas has been selected to serve as head coach for varsity boys basketball. Thomas has served as the GHS varsity girls…

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Pawmetto Lifeline works to protect pets this Fourth of July

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Fourth of July is just around the corner and Pawmetto Lifeline is offering a discount rate on microchips this week to help ensure all pets have a…

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Columbia Museum of Art August 2015 Calendar

July 1, 2015

From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces   On View in the Lipscomb Family Galleries Friday, June 12 through Sunday, September 13 The CMA presents From Marilyn to Mao: Andy…

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SCE&G Announces Settlement Agreement with the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff and South Carolina Energy Users Committee Related to the Petition to Update Construction and Capital Cost Schedules for New Nuclear Units

July 1, 2015

CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the South Carolina Office…

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Raise a Glass to History with Historic Columbia on July 17

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Join Historic Columbia for happy hour at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, as we explore “History through Photography” at the Seibels House. At this month’s happy…

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Richland Two Board elects new officers

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – At the Tuesday, June 23, 2015 board meeting, the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees elected new officers to lead the board from July 2015 to…

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UofSC seeks pregnant women to participate in health study

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina is looking for African-American and white women in the first 16 weeks of their pregnancy to participate in a study to learn more…

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NAI Avant facilitates ±184,453 SF lease in Carolina Pines Industrial Park

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior industrial broker, Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently consummated the lease of ±184,453 square feet of industrial warehouse space in the Carolina Pines Industrial Park in…

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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Earns Key Federal Funding for Preconstruction Engineering and Design

July 1, 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Allocates $1.303 Million in Federal Funding for Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project   CHARLESTON, SC – Today SC Ports Authority announced $1.303 million in federal funding…

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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Earns Key Federal Funding for Preconstruction Engineering and Design

July 1, 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Allocates $1.303 Million in Federal Funding for Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project   CHARLESTON, SC – Today SC Ports Authority announced $1.303 million in federal funding…

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Historically High Occupancy and Rental Rates

July 1, 2015

Colliers International | South Carolina, Research & Forecast Report – Columbia, Office, Q2 2015 Key Takeaways >        Office space continues to be absorbed throughout the Columbia, South Carolina office market,…

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Presbyterian College Board of Trustees Announces New President

July 1, 2015

CLINTON, SC – The Presbyterian College (PC) Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Robert (Bob) Emmett Staton ’68 has been selected to serve as president of PC effective…

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Presbyterian College Board of Trustees Announces New President

July 1, 2015

CLINTON, SC – The Presbyterian College (PC) Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Robert (Bob) Emmett Staton ’68 has been selected to serve as president of PC effective…

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The Chet & Beth Smith Group of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Named One of America’s Top 1,000 Real Estate Teams

July 1, 2015

Ranked #89 in Transaction Sides by REAL Trends, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal GREENVILLE, SC –  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is pleased to announce The…

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Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Presented Hearts and Hands Award

July 1, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College’s Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was presented the Heart and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind’s recent graduation ceremony. The Hearts…

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Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg Named Hearts and Hands Award Recipient

July 1, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg was presented The Hearts and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The award was established by…

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SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Awards Irene Casey the Douglas F. Dent Award

July 1, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Irene Casey was named this year’s Douglas F. Dent Award recipient at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The Dent Award is the highest…

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Thomas M. Weiland, AIA, named GMK’s Director of Architecture

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – GMK Associates, Inc., announced that Thomas M. Weiland AIA, has been promoted to the position of Director of Architecture for the firm. In this role, Mr. Weiland…

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MeetingPoint to look at how faith communities can serve society

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – For centuries, faith communities have been the epicenters of compassion and charity. Yet, building a congregation that focuses outward toward the well-being of the larger community does…

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

July 1, 2015

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

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Sowell Gray supports removing Confederate flag from State House grounds

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, joins with South Carolina’s governor and the state’s many political, business, educational, and community leaders in the call to take down…

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

July 1, 2015

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

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Nickelodeon Theatre Hosts Blaktastik July 24-26

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host “Blaktastik,” a three-day film, music, education and art festival celebrating contemporary Black creative culture, July…

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Calling All Makers: Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Crafty Feast, is Now Accepting Applications

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, is now accepting vendor applications for its annual show, to be held on Sunday, December 13, from 12 – 6…

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What’s Happening at the 2015 Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival: A Celebration of Local Food in the Midlands

June 30, 2015

July 18, 2015 ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Presented by Sustainable Midlands, the Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival is a celebration of locally grown food – the people who grow it, the restaurants…

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Keep the Midlands Beautiful Receives $10,000 Grant from Lowe’s

June 30, 2015

Keep America Beautiful/Lowe’s Grant Supports Cayce, South Carolina Community Improvement Project COLUMBIA, SC – Keep the Midlands Beautiful today announced that Lowe’s has awarded a $10,000 grant to support Keep the Midlands…

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Arnold Companies Announces Marina Bay – Lake Wylie

June 30, 2015

MT. HOLLY, NC – Arnold Companies announced the ground breaking of the new Marina Bay – Lake Wylie development located at 1000 Marina Village Drive in Mt. Holly, North Carolina.…

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Enjoy Cemetery Tours, Dollar Sunday and Summer Camp this July with Historic Columbia

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Historic Columbia’s house museums will be closed Saturday, July 4, but you can still get your fill of history this month with a moonlight stroll through Elmwood Cemetery,…

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Enjoy Cemetery Tours, Dollar Sunday and Summer Camp this July with Historic Columbia

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Historic Columbia’s house museums will be closed Saturday, July 4, but you can still get your fill of history this month with a moonlight stroll through Elmwood Cemetery,…

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Nickelodeon Theatre Hosts Blaktastik July 24-26

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host “Blaktastik,” a three-day film, music, education and art festival celebrating contemporary Black creative culture, July…

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What’s Happening at the 2015 Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival: A Celebration of Local Food in the Midlands

June 30, 2015

July 18, 2015 ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Presented by Sustainable Midlands, the Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival is a celebration of locally grown food – the people who grow it, the restaurants…

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Arnold Companies Announces Marina Bay – Lake Wylie

June 30, 2015

MT. HOLLY, NC – Arnold Companies announced the ground breaking of the new Marina Bay – Lake Wylie development located at 1000 Marina Village Drive in Mt. Holly, North Carolina.…

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Calling All Makers: Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Crafty Feast, is Now Accepting Applications

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, is now accepting vendor applications for its annual show, to be held on Sunday, December 13, from 12 – 6…

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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investments

June 29, 2015

SC Launch Board Finalizes Investments for Two Charleston Companies   SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Board recently finalized investments for two Charleston, S.C.-based companies. Charleston Pharma, who received…

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SnoBar Brings Gourmet Alcohol-Infused Frozen Treats to the Charleston Area

June 29, 2015

Visitors and locals can now get their hands on “The Original Frozen Cocktail” at select local venues   CHARLESTON, SC – With the heat wave holding steady over the area, Charlestonians…

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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Partners With Time Warner Cable to Deliver STEM Camps Across South Carolina

June 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received a $5,000 investment from Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds initiative to support the School’s satellite…

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Eighteen Complete Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Sherman College

June 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Eighteen students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The commencement was…

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Womble Carlyle Announces Commitment to Healing Process Following Charleston Tragedy

June 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Womble Carlyle attorneys and staff join the Charleston community and the nation in mourning the nine lives lost at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church. The firm is committed to…

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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host free weddings for LGBT couples

June 29, 2015

The Old Cigar Warehouse to recognize Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality with special ceremonies for LGBT couples   GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting six,…

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Clemson University Athletic Department to team up with Crawford Strategy

June 29, 2015

Marketing agency to provide support for men’s basketball team   GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy is proud to partner with the Clemson University Athletic Department to support marketing and communications…

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Blackbaud donates $75,000 to Lowcountry Unity Fund at the Coastal Community Foundation

June 29, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – In response to the tragedy that occurred at Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, Blackbaud announced that it has made a $75,000 donation to Coastal Community Foundation’s (CCF) newly established…

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McCall Capital closes on $11 million sale of townhome apartment community in Simpsonville

June 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – McCall Capital, a real estate investment, development, and asset management company based in Greenville, SC, closed on the sale of the Enclave at Fairview in Simpsonville, SC, for…

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