Sowell Gray attorney Eve Goodstein named to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina Board of Directors

February 1, 2016

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC announced that attorney Eve Goodstein has been named to the Board of Directors for Kids’ Chance of South Carolina. Founded in 1993 by members…

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo honors January Student of the Month Mackenzie Kirk

January 31, 2016

At our January 27,2016 weekly breakfast meeting, The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo honored Nursery Road Elementary School 5th grade student Mackenzie Kirk. Mackenzie was chosen for this honor as…

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo honors January Student of the Month Mackenzie Kirk

January 31, 2016

At our January 27,2016 weekly breakfast meeting, The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo honored Nursery Road Elementary School 5th grade student Mackenzie Kirk. Mackenzie was chosen for this honor as…

Caldwell Commercial lease of 1360 Truxtun Ave, Suite 300

January 30, 2016

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Equiscript, LLC, in the lease of 12,150 SF of office space located at 1360 Truxtun Ave, Suite, 300,…

Moore Taylor names Fortino partner

January 30, 2016

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that it has named William (Bill) Fortino a partner in the firm. Fortino practices family law, including divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, property division,…

Christy A. Hall confirmed as Secretary of Transportation

January 30, 2016

Abbeville native, professional engineer with two decades of SCDOT experience The South Carolina Senate on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, confirmed the appointment by Governor Nikki Haley of Christy A. Hall…

Moore Taylor names Fortino partner

January 30, 2016

Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that it has named William (Bill) Fortino a partner in the firm. Fortino practices family law, including divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, property division,…

Two CCSD School Improvement Councils Recognized

January 29, 2016

The School Improvement Councils (SICs) for Jennie Moore Elementary School and Laing Middle School were recently named to the SC School Improvement Council’s (SC-SIC) 2016 Honor Roll for their efforts…

Sima Patel elected to South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Board

January 29, 2016

Nexsen Pruet attorney Sima Patel has been named to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA), effective January 1, 2016. She will serve a two-year…

14 Nexsen Pruet attorneys recognized by Peers in North Carolina

January 29, 2016

Fourteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2016 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Those attorneys practice in the firm’s Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh offices. 2016 North Carolina…

Twenty-Seven Legislators recognized as Health Policy Program Fellows

January 29, 2016

Twenty-seven members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The elected officials were…

The International Center of the Upstate announces new identity

January 29, 2016

The International Center of the Upstate will now be known as Upstate International. Upstate International unveiled their new name, logo and website on January 28, 2016. The new logo was…

Motor Supply Co. Bistro’s Chef Wes Fulmer to Participate in Gourmet and Grapes Benefit on Kiawah Island, S.C. for Second Year, February 18-21, 2016

January 29, 2016

Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer of Columbia, S.C. restaurant Motor Supply Co. Bistro will again return to his alma mater, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, to participate in his second year of…

FASHIONING OUR BODIES: A conversation on size, shape, and fashion

January 29, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – When asked, a clear majority of Americans say they are not happy with their physical appearance and would like to look different. What is the cause of…

City of Cayce recognizes staff at Annual Employee Awards Breakfast

January 29, 2016

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce is honored to congratulate the employees recognized at the City of Cayce’s Annual Employee Awards Breakfast this past week. The first award went to Travis Stover from the…

Councilman Jim Manning continues to make great strides against Human Trafficking in Richland County

January 29, 2016

COLUMBIA SC – Richland County Council for the 2nd year joined the President and Governor in proclaiming January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month within their jurisdiction.  More than a year…

Elizabeth McMillan named a 2016 Leadership in Law honoree

January 29, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announces that attorney Beth McMillan is a Leadership in Law Award honoree, presented by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The…

9th Annual Battle for St. Pat’s

January 29, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – St. Pat’s in Five Points is currently accepting submissions for the 9th Annual Battle for St. Pat’s, where bands will battle it out for a spot to perform…

House introduces first phase of Education Reform package

January 29, 2016

8 bills aimed to transform SC’s education delivery system   COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after eight bills were introduced in the House…

Richland County to hold public meeting for Gills Creek Greenway Section A Project

January 29, 2016

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Government and the Richland Penny Program Development Team are hosting a public meeting to inform and seek input from citizens on the proposed Gills…

Volunteers Needed for Inclement Weather Center

January 29, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The winter weather is here and The Salvation Army of the Midlands is in desperate need of on-call volunteers to help with serving breakfast and supper to…

Lexington District One Board names Dr. Greg Little new superintendent

January 29, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – At a Special Called Board Meeting tonight, Lexington County School District One’s Board of Trustees selected Gregory D. Little, Ed.D. as the district’s new superintendent. Dr. Greg…

Twenty-Seven Legislators Recognized as Health Policy Program Fellows

January 29, 2016

Twenty-seven members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The elected officials were…

Motor Supply Co. Bistro’s Chef Wes Fulmer to Participate in Gourmet and Grapes Benefit on Kiawah Island, S.C. for Second Year, February 18-21, 2016

January 29, 2016

Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer of Columbia, S.C. restaurant Motor Supply Co. Bistro will again return to his alma mater, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, to participate in his second year of…

Middle School Teacher named Rookie Teacher of The Year

January 28, 2016

Muller Road Middle School teacher Katie Tyczynski has been named the 2016 Rookie Teacher of the Year by the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). She will be recognized…

District Five to hold teacher recruitment event

January 28, 2016

Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2016 Teacher Recruitment Event on Feb. 6 to give jobseekers an opportunity to learn more about schools and services in the district and talk one-on-one with…

Carolina One welcomes 4 new agents

January 28, 2016

Jonnie Furmanchik, Robert Nadolny, Wil York and Mike Zieminick have recently placed their real estate licenses with market leader Carolina One Real Estate. Jonnie Furmanchik is a native of Greenville,…

Howe Hall AIMS accepting applications

January 28, 2016

Howe Hall Arts Infused Magnet School (AIMS) is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 1, 2016. Parents interested in completing an…

BCSD accepting applications for school bus drivers; February training scheduled

January 28, 2016

WHO & WHAT: Berkeley County School District is currently accepting applications for school bus drivers and will host a training for drivers who apply. WHEN & WHERE: Apply online at…

FILL Restaurant & Piano Bar to celebrate Grand Opening February 12-14

January 28, 2016

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Located in the Iron Gate Shopping Center in the former Mosaic Cafe Building, FILL Restaurant & Piano Bar will open to the public on Monday, February…

Pamela Baker selected for Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative’s 9th Class

January 28, 2016

McNair Law Firm is pleased to announce that Pamela A. Baker is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in the 9th Midlands…

Bobbitt breaks ground on new John Harris Body Shop headquarters

January 28, 2016

Bobbitt Design Build recently began construction on the future 14,897-square-foot corporate headquarters for John Harris Body Shop at 111 Evergreen Drive in Irmo, which sits prominently on a 2.30 acre…

Charleston County School District offers an extension on the review of instructional materials

January 28, 2016

Who: Community members interested in reviewing textbooks available for adoption in Charleston County School District. What: The South Carolina Department of Education finalized the list of instructional materials available for…

State Chamber announces tool to streamline process for South Carolina’s exporters

January 28, 2016

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a partnership with e-certify that will allow South Carolina businesses to more efficiently secure the documentation they need to do…

Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala set for February 13

January 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The 12th annual Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala will be held Saturday, February 13 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street. During the…

Columbia Children’s Theatre kicks off its Altered Visions Tour with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

January 28, 2016

What happens when your star-crossed lovers carry cell phones, use iPads and sing 1960’s love songs?  That’s right!  It’s Columbia Children’s Theatre’s Altered Visions Tour production of Romeo and Juliet.…

Take A Newspaper. Take Some Scissors: Original Solo Performance Pieces

January 28, 2016

Original work by current and former graduate MFA actors at the USC Professional Actor Training Program Admission: $10; $8 for 701 CCA members   COLUMBIA, SC – To the day…

University of South Carolina Daybook and Lookahead, Jan. 28

January 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Below is a list of University of South Carolina experts, story ideas and events happening on the university’s campus. Contact the staff member listed with each item…

Lexington One counselors named South Carolina School Counselors of the Year

January 28, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – The Palmetto State School Counselor Association named two Lexington County School District One counselors as a School Counselor of the Year for 2015. One of the counselors…

Classic French comedy with a ‘New Vaudeville’ twist: Scapin at UofSC’s Longstreet Theatre, February 19-27

January 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the outrageous comedy Scapin, February 19-27 at Longstreet Theatre. Show times for Scapin are 8pm, Wednesdays through…

Fewer teachers graduating, more teachers leaving

January 28, 2016

According to the results from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA) Fall 2015 Supply and Demand Survey, the gap between teacher supply and teacher demand continues to…

Richland County, Forest Acres team up for special recycling event

January 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling and the City of Forest Acres are hosting a joint recycling and paper shredding event for residents. The free recycling and…

News 2’s Cool Star School Award Finalists Announced

January 28, 2016

The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that WCBD News 2, Charleston’s NBC affiliate, is the sponsor of the second annual Cool Star School Award to honor schools whose educators…

Free income tax help at The W.R. Rogers Adult Education Center

January 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – It’s tax time and everyone could use a break. Richland Two’s W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center has some good news for taxpayers. The W.R.…

South Carolina Angel Network announces record 2015 results

January 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announces its record results for 2015. Last year the organization expanded from three angel groups to eight, with more than 220 members across…

Wayne Gilbert announces campaign for Richland County Council District #8

January 28, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Wayne Gilbert’s statement is below:   “I am Wayne Gilbert, a Democratic candidate for Richland County Council District #8.  I am the son of the late Senator Frank…

Big Names Hit the Stage at the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show

January 28, 2016

Learn from the experts at the 56th annual show, set for Feb. 26 – 28 and March 4 – 6 CHARLOTTE, NC – Some of the biggest draws at the annual Southern…

During Holiday Travels, Local Organizations Gather Donations for Care Kits

January 28, 2016

Families with children in the pediatric intensive care and pediatric intermediate intensive care units at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital will have one less thing to worry about this year, thanks…

TJX Foundation awards $5,000 grant to support Meals on Wheels

January 28, 2016

The TJX Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TJX Companies (T.J. Maxx, Home Goods and Marshall’s) this week granted $5,000 to Senior Resources to help combat the issue of senior hunger.…

Bobbitt breaks ground on new John Harris Body Shop headquarters

January 28, 2016

Bobbitt Design Build recently began construction on the future 14,897-square-foot corporate headquarters for John Harris Body Shop at 111 Evergreen Drive in Irmo, which sits prominently on a 2.30 acre…