Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission establishing operations in Columbia, SC

February 3, 2016

Company expected to invest more than $10 million in operations facility  Dominion Resources, Inc., one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, is expanding its operations in the…

Sweet & Savory to be held April 28

February 3, 2016

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

Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations

February 3, 2016

Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations Company investing additional $15 million and creating 125 new jobs Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site…

House plans to furlough additional week in February

February 3, 2016

House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced that the House plans to furlough an additional week over February 15th, 2016.  Previously scheduled weeks include March 28th and April 4th, the…

Pure Power Technologies becomes leading independent supplier of diesel fuel-injection systems

February 3, 2016

Pure Power Technologies delivers high-performance diesel fuel-injection systems and products to commercial vehicle OEMs and aftermarket. Company offers full “original equipment” design, engineering, manufacturing and remanufacturing capabilities for components used…

Columbia industrial market sees highest growth of the year rounding out 2015

February 3, 2016

The Columbia industrial market continues to strengthen, closing out 2015 with declining vacancy, climbing rental rates, and the largest quarterly net absorption of the year. From the third to fourth…

Columbia’s smallest art sale returns

February 3, 2016

The third annual Postcard Art Sale benefitting Artists for Africa will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 6:00pm.  Postcard art is original, postcard…

DEW, DSS partner on employment and training program

February 3, 2016

Gov. Nikki Haley announced a partnership between the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) that will transfer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…

Out of State Drivers Pay 30 Percent

February 3, 2016

By Bill Ross, Executive Director of the South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads   This past week the Senate Finance Committee met to discuss the status of a bill to…

South Carolina business recruitment tops $4.2 billion in 2015

February 3, 2016

South Carolina posted another solid business recruitment year in 2015, with capital investment recruited to the state topping $4 billion. From January to December 2015, the state won 150 economic…

Columbia electrical engineering firm’s reputation grows

February 3, 2016

GWA, Inc. was presented an Engineering Excellence Award at the ACEC-SC annual Engineering Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Columbia Museum of Art on February 2 for the Devro Manufacturing…

Columbia industrial market sees highest growth of the year rounding out 2015

February 3, 2016

The Columbia industrial market continues to strengthen, closing out 2015 with declining vacancy, climbing rental rates, and the largest quarterly net absorption of the year. From the third to fourth…

Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations

February 3, 2016

Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations Company investing additional $15 million and creating 125 new jobs Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site…

Magnolia Gardens poetry contest deadline March 31

February 2, 2016

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will award prizes totaling more than $2,000 to poets  ̶  young and old  ̶  who best capture Magnolia as an idyllic “garden of romance.” Magnolia, America’s…

Tickets on sale for fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services

February 2, 2016

Beer lovers will gather at The Grove at Patriots Point to celebrate and salute the suds during the fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, Feb.…

Susanne Watts Liggett receives 2015 Coker College Outstanding Young Alumni Award

February 2, 2016

The Coker College Alumni Association has announced that Susanne Watts Liggett ’02 is the recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to a…

New teaching site for the Upstate’s only wilderness skills school

February 2, 2016

Entering its fourth year, primitive survival training instills confidence in living in the wild   PICKENS COUNTY, SC – EarthSkills, LLC, a wilderness self-reliance school, recently opened its new teaching…

Retired pilot inspires aircraft maintenance students as he donates aircraft

February 2, 2016

Captain William Wilkerson and his wife, Tisa, have donated a 1952 Cessna 195 aircraft to the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program at Greenville Technical College (GTC). The plane will be used…

Riley Institutes Diversity leaders initiative selects 21st Class of Fellows

February 2, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – The Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) has selected its 21st Class of Fellows. The 45 incoming class members will join more than 1,500 Riley Fellows from…

The Charleston Museum presents its second archive image exhibit

February 2, 2016

The Charleston Museum presents its second offering in its new Lowcountry Image Gallery, providing a glimpse into the past of the area’s surrounding islands  .  . CHARLESTON, SC – Beaches and Boardwalks:…

“Just Say Know” to Heart Disease with Lexington Medical Center: Hospital Lights Up in RED for Heart Month

February 2, 2016

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center encourages community members to “Just Say Know” to heart disease during the month of February, which is American Heart Month. One out of every…

Governor Nikki Haley to be honored at City Year Columbia 2016 Ripples of Hope Gala

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused nonprofit whose teams of diverse young adults commit to a year of  full-time service in schools, will honor Governor Nikki Haley at its…

More than 400 South Carolina families helped through Realtor® flood program

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC –  In October of 2015 South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) in partnership with the National Association of REALTORS®,  began offering assistance to South Carolina’s flood victims through the REALTORS® Relief…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina promotes Stephanie Kripa Cooper-Lewter

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Kripa Cooper-Lewter, Ph.D., M.S.W., has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Initiatives and Public Policy for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina.…

District Five begins 5-year-old kindergarten registration for next school year, offers online registration

February 2, 2016

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has begun enrolling five-year-old students for kindergarten. Registration will take place during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, excluding school holidays. District Five…

ArtFields® portrait contest calls for artists

February 2, 2016

Winning artist to receive $1,000, educators to serve as portrait models   LAKE CITY, SC – ArtFields, the South’s most engaging art competition and festival, is seeking artists for its fourth annual…

NEW Study: South Carolina Medicaid Dental Program could save $44 million annually through adoption of Kool Smiles practice model

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Benevis Foundation today announced the release of a study by Dobson DaVanzo & Associates examining Medicaid dental utilization trends and expenditures in South Carolina using publicly available…

Eastern Tennessee Tire dealer joins MICHELIN Commercial Service Network

February 2, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., announced that Fleet Tire will join the MICHELIN® Commercial Service Network™ (MCSN). Fleet Tire operates its commercial/retail locations…

Columbia University professor, author to present inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford

February 2, 2016

Mazower to discuss ‘Crisis of European Union’ Monday, Feb. 8   SPARTANBURG, SC – Columbia University professor Dr. Mark Mazower will present the inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford College…

Columbia Fireflies to host job fair for 2016 season

February 2, 2016

Team looking to hire seasonal employees for inaugural season   COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a job fair for the team’s inaugural season at the Columbia…

Little Dog Agency Inc., adds depth to their team – hires Laura Murphy as Director of PR and Social Media Strategy

February 2, 2016

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Little Dog Agency, Inc., a full-service, Charleston-based agency specializing in Brand Marketing and Public Relations, is expanding their leadership team due to positive growth and new…

Opera at USC presents the much-loved comic opera, Il Barbiere di Siviglia Feb. 26–28

February 2, 2016

Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!   COLUMBIA, SC – Based around the antics of the delightfully cunning barber called Figaro, Gioachino Rossini’s much-loved comic opera boasts some of the most entertaining and…

Laser Beatles back during second shift Twosday; $1 admission this Sunday, Feb. 7

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Laser Beatles is Back during Second Shift Twosday, Feb. 2 Experience Laser Beatles: Across the Universe in the South Carolina State Museum’s BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…

Urban League of the Upstate to host Whitney M. Young, Jr. Equal Opportunity Mardi Gras Gala

February 2, 2016

UPSTAE, SC – The Urban League of the Upstate announced that it will host its annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award Mardi Gras Gala on Thursday, February 11, 2016…

Palmetto Health celebrates Heart Hospital’s 10th year

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – While the hospitals of Palmetto Health have been treating heart patients in the Midlands for 50 years, this February marks the 10th anniversary of Palmetto Health Heart…

Palmetto Health celebrates February as National Heart Month

February 2, 2016

Community events held throughout the month   COLUMBIA, SC – The statistics are alarming. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting…

Vireo Labs announces research team building next generation vocational assessment

February 2, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – Vireo Labs, a career focused technology startup, announced its partnership with Alpha Omega Associates (AOA), which will serve as the research and psychometrics team for the company. Vireo…

State House candidate Bryan Clifton announces comprehensive reform plan

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Republican State House candidate Bryan Clifton this week announced a Comprehensive Reform Plan he says will promote efficiency and accountability and help end “politics as usual” at…

Save money, earn valuable tax credits by using United Way’s MyFreeTaxes

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands encourages individuals earning $62,000 or less to keep more of their hard-earned money and access valuable tax credits this tax season by using…

Holder Properties tops out second phase of 650 Lincoln at USC

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Holder Properties announces the topping out of the second phase of 650 Lincoln. 650 Lincoln is located on the campus of the University of South Carolina and…

City of Columbia accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants. At this time, there is no funding available for Community Promotions Grants. Application…

Columbia College presents “Creative Couples,” an exhibition of Nine Artistic Partners in South Carolina

February 2, 2016

The Goodall Gallery at Columbia College continues the Georgia O’Keeffe Centennial Celebration withCreative Couples. The exhibition opens on Valentine’s Day, February 14, and runs through March 27, 2016. Inspired by…

SCE&G to give away tree seedlings to enhance Lake Murray shoreline

February 2, 2016

As part of the shoreline enhancement project for Lake Murray, SCE&G will give away tree seedlings . The giveaway will take place on Friday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 6…

Palmetto Health Heart Hospital turns red in recognition of National Heart Month

February 2, 2016

Palmetto Health Heart Hospital is turning red in recognition of National Heart Month. Throughout the month of February, the outside of the hospital will be illuminated red in an effort…

Wofford featured in Princeton Review’s ‘Colleges That Pay You Back: 2016 Edition’

February 2, 2016

Wofford College is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation and at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review (www.princetonreview.com).…

State House candidate Bryan Clifton announces comprehensive reform plan

February 2, 2016

Republican State House candidate Bryan Clifton this week announced a Comprehensive Reform Plan he says will promote efficiency and accountability and help end “politics as usual” at the State House.…

Riley Institute at Furman to co-present SC Energy Forum in Charleston Feb. 5

February 2, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – An in-depth discussion about three of the major energy issues facing South Carolina will take center stage when the eighth annual Law & Society Symposium is held…

Richland One announces new pre-K registration process for 2016-2017 school year

February 2, 2016

Starting March 1, families seeking to enroll their children in Richland One’s 2016-2017 pre-kindergarten programs for four-year-olds will apply online. A link will be placed on the district’s website at…

Richland One announces new online registration process for 2016-2017 school year

February 2, 2016

Starting March 1, Richland One will begin an online student registration process for the 2016-2017 school year. Parents of new students, as well as students currently attending district schools, will…

Congaree Vista Guild welcomes new Board of Directors

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, as well as homeowners in Columbia’s Vista, has elected…