Ryan Funke joins CresCom Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lender

February 22, 2016

CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes Ryan Funke as the newest vice president/commercial lender. Funke joins the CresCom Bank team from First Reliance Bank, where he held…

Duke Energy launches website to ‘enlighten, inform and inspire’

February 22, 2016

Hosted by Duke Energy, illumination.duke-energy.com is a new online destination for feature stories, expert advice and insights about energy. The website showcases stories about remarkable people, innovations, and community and…

Furman French Professor Marianne Bessy publishes book about depiction of migration in French film

February 22, 2016

Furman University Associate Professor of French Dr. Marianne Bessy has published a new book which examines representations of migration in contemporary French cinema. The book, a multi-author essay collection co-directed…

David Gossett recognized by General Counsel for Client Service

February 22, 2016

Nexsen Pruet attorney David Gossett has been named a “BTI Client Service All-Star” for 2016, according to an independently researched, client-driven ranking of attorneys. David Gossett, Managing Partner for Professionals…

Two Richland One students named U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates

February 22, 2016

Two Richland One students have been named as candidates for the highly prestigious 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Seniors Sydney Proffitt and Emma Hurst of A.C. Flora High School have…

FEBRUARY ONLY: Pawmetto Lifeline’s $20 Female Cat Spays, “Beat The Heat” Ending Soon

February 22, 2016

Pawmetto Lifeline still has appointment’s available for the “Beat the Heat” $20 female cat spay campaign. The campaign is open to all residents, no zip code restrictions, and will be…

District Five accepting 4K applications for the 2016-2017 school year

February 22, 2016

Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its 2016-2017 4-year-old kindergarten programs. Potential students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016. Parents of children…

Midlands students to compete in regional mock trial competitions

February 22, 2016

Thirteen schools in the Midlands will compete in the annual SC Bar Regional High School Mock Trial Competitions on Saturday, Feb. 27 in Lexington and Sumter.   Students will present…

District Five schools receive Palmetto Gold, Silver Awards

February 22, 2016

Fourteen schools in Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named winners of Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards, according to a new report by the state Department of Education. The awards…

Cecil Brazell receives Richard N. Sendler Award

February 22, 2016

Cecil Brazell of C and C Builders of Columbia, Inc. received the prestigious Richard N. Sendler Award at meeting of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina held February…

NAI Earle Furman recent transactions

February 22, 2016

NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions:   Leases Spartanburg, South Carolina:  Stuart Smith of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Arthur State Bank, in leasing to Robins & Morton…

Bob Jones University hosting “We Stand Together”

February 22, 2016

Project to benefit Greenville Cancer Society   Bob Jones University is hosting “We Stand Together” onTuesday, Feb. 23, in the Davis Field House on the BJU campus. “We Stand Together”…

Spartanburg guitarist to play at Chapman Sunday

February 22, 2016

Spartanburg-based guitarist and bass player Corey McDaniels will play a live and free two-hour concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy…

Columbia Metro Area ranks 4th worst for women-owned businesses – WalletHub Study

February 22, 2016

With Women’s History Month just around the corner and women-owned businesses accounting for nearly a third of all privately held companies in the U.S. and growing 1.5 times faster than…

Harvest Hope announces 35th Anniversary Gala

February 22, 2016

Harvest Hope announces that they will be holding their 35th Anniversary Gala at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on March 11, 2016. This celebration comes at a defining moment in…

First Reliance 4Q15 Pre-tax Income more than doubles to $944,100 from 4Q14

February 22, 2016

First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported fourth quarter 2015 pre-tax profits of 944,100.  This is the 8th consecutive…

Columbia Ranks as one of South Carolina’s Healthiest Housing Markets

February 22, 2016

New York financial technology company SmartAsset released the rankings from its second annual Healthiest Housing Markets Study  and Columbia made the list at number 7 in South Carolina, up from…

Midlands school district recognized for record fundraising efforts

February 22, 2016

Richland Two employees will be recognized for donating more than $116,000 for the community during the 2015 United Way of the Midlands campaign. The United Way will recognize the district…

Central Carolina Technical College Welding Program unveils 700-pound steel and metal sculpture at Scott’s Branch High School

February 22, 2016

On Thursday, February 18, Clarendon School District 1 and Scott’s Branch High School unveiled a permanent outdoor kinetic sculpture titled “Cellule One.” This sculpture was the result of a community…

Coker College to hold open roundtable discussion for Women’s History Month

February 22, 2016

Coker College’s Center for Diversity, Interfaith and Inclusion Education will host an open roundtable discussion in honor of Women’s History Month. The event, which is free and open to the…

Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs

February 22, 2016

Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…

Connor promoted to Colonel

February 22, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Bill Connor was promoted to the rank of colonel (0-6) in the U.S. Army Reserve during ceremonies at the S.C. Adjutant General’s headquarters auditorium, Fri., Feb. 19.…

Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs

February 22, 2016

Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…

Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs

February 22, 2016

Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…

Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month

February 22, 2016

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…

Wagner Wealth Management opens doors at Verdae office

February 22, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has officially opened its doors at their new office location on Verdae Blvd. The firm celebrated the company’s milestone alongside friends and representatives from…

Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards

February 22, 2016

Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…

Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards

February 22, 2016

Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…

Colliers International announces 2015 Top Producers and Walter M. Keenan Award recipient

February 22, 2016

Colliers International South Carolina announced its Top Producers of 2015 and the recipient of the 2015 Walter M. Keenan Award recipient. The Top Producers represent the company’s leading associates who…

Colliers International announces 2015 Top Producers and Walter M. Keenan Award recipient

February 22, 2016

Colliers International South Carolina announced its Top Producers of 2015 and the recipient of the 2015 Walter M. Keenan Award recipient. The Top Producers represent the company’s leading associates who…

Park West, I’On and Port Royal Plantation community management company, Southern Community Services, earns top industry credentials

February 22, 2016

International accrediting organization, Community Associations Institute, awards PCAM and AMS designations to SCS team The highest credential status in the international homeowner association management industry has been awarded to two…

Caldwell Commercial Lease of 1660 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite B

February 22, 2016

Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Dance Lab, LLC, in the lease of 2,515 SF of retail space located at 1660 Sam Rittenberg, Blvd Suite B, Charleston SC.…

Complete Public Relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2016

February 22, 2016

Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the annual Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the fourth year in a row the firm will be participating, and…

CBRE facilitates sale of historic textile mill in Poinsett District

February 22, 2016

CBRE has finalized the sale of the American Spinning Mill in Greenville, South Carolina. The property sold on Jan. 29, 2016, to Virginia-based ASGA, LP. The American Investor Immigration Funds…

Greater Lexington Chamber honors businesses, introduces new President/CEO

February 22, 2016

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored five of its accomplished members and introduced new President & CEO Otis Rawl at its Chamber Awards Night Thursday at the Lexington Municipal Complex.…

Connor promoted to Colonel

February 22, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Bill Connor was promoted to the rank of colonel (0-6) in the U.S. Army Reserve during ceremonies at the S.C. Adjutant General’s headquarters auditorium, Fri., Feb. 19.…

Greater Lexington Chamber honors businesses, introduces new President/CEO

February 22, 2016

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored five of its accomplished members and introduced new President & CEO Otis Rawl at its Chamber Awards Night Thursday at the Lexington Municipal Complex.…

Owen of Morton & Gettys joins York County Community Foundation Board of Trustees

February 21, 2016

ROCK HILL, SC – Elizabeth Smith Owen, a partner at the law firm Morton & Gettys, has been appointed to the York County Community Foundation Board of Trustees. Established in 1988,…

Nickelodeon Theatre hosts Guest Curated Series by National Book Award winner Nikky Finney

February 21, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC –  The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host a Guest Curated Series by Nikky Finney, a National Book Award-winning poet. Each film Finney…

McKissick Museum to host free symposium: Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South

February 21, 2016

The University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum will host the music symposium Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South Feb. 26 -27, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. The program will feature…

Moore Taylor’s Myers inducted to American Board of Trial Advocates

February 21, 2016

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that Stanley L. Myers, a partner at the firm, has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The American Board of Trial…

2016 Gospel Fest set for February 27 in Camden

February 21, 2016

Annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea Scheduled to Return to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County CAMDEN, SC – The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw…

ASID Designer Showhouse scheduled for April in Camden postponed

February 21, 2016

CAMDEN, SC — The ASID Designer Showhouse, scheduled for April 21-May 7, 2016 in Camden, SC has been indefinitely postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Proceeds from the Showhouse were to have…

2016 Gospel Fest set for February 27 in Camden

February 21, 2016

Annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea Scheduled to Return to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County CAMDEN, SC – The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw…

ASID Designer Showhouse scheduled for April in Camden postponed

February 21, 2016

CAMDEN, SC — The ASID Designer Showhouse, scheduled for April 21-May 7, 2016 in Camden, SC has been indefinitely postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Proceeds from the Showhouse were to have…

McKissick Museum to host free symposium: Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South

February 21, 2016

The University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum will host the music symposium Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South Feb. 26 -27, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. The program will feature…

Moore Taylor’s Myers inducted to American Board of Trial Advocates

February 21, 2016

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that Stanley L. Myers, a partner at the firm, has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The American Board of Trial…

Nickelodeon Theatre hosts Guest Curated Series by National Book Award winner Nikky Finney

February 21, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC –  The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host a Guest Curated Series by Nikky Finney, a National Book Award-winning poet. Each film Finney…

Owen of Morton & Gettys joins York County Community Foundation Board of Trustees

February 21, 2016

ROCK HILL, SC – Elizabeth Smith Owen, a partner at the law firm Morton & Gettys, has been appointed to the York County Community Foundation Board of Trustees. Established in 1988,…

Stingrays to unveil 10th Annual Pink in the Rink Jersey Tuesday at Trident

February 20, 2016

The South Carolina Stingrays alongside Trident Health will unveil the 10th Annual Pink in the Rink jersey on Monday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Trident Medical Center. The Stingrays…