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…

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…

Joshua Strubel to serve as intern for Senator Tim Scott

January 27, 2016

Joshua Strubel, a junior engineering major at Bob Jones University, has been selected as an intern for U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s office in Greenville. Strubel, a resident of Mauldin, will…

Tracy Bogie joins Residential Sales Team in Greenville

January 27, 2016

Coldwell Banker Caine recently announced Tracy Bogie as a Broker Associate in its Greenville office. Previously serving as Vice President of Career Development, Tracy was responsible for overall training and…

Coker College Receives 10 Year Accreditation from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

January 27, 2016

Coker College has received its 10-year accreditation with no follow up required from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The reaffirmation process focuses on continuous…

Sima Patel elected to South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Board

January 27, 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 term.…

Travis Wright joins Columbia, South Carolina Branch of Mortgage Network

January 27, 2016

Travis Wright (NMLS# 642981) has joined Mortgage Network Inc., one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the eastern U.S., as a loan officer in the company’s Columbia, South Carolina…

Ten Central Carolina Technical College employees honored with State Service Awards

January 27, 2016

Ten Central Carolina Technical College employees were honored with State Service Awards during the Area Commission meeting held Thursday, January 21. Each employee received a special certificate and was acknowledged…

RBHS students finalists in World Series of Innovation challenge

January 27, 2016

River Bluff High students are finalists in a global World Series of Innovation challenge for students that required the students to design an app for a smartphone or tablet computer…

Closing costs in Richland County among lowest in South Carolina

January 27, 2016

Closing Costs are a crucial aspect of buying a home, and in its second annual study New York financial technology company SmartAsset shows where they are lowest. The study measures…

Haley, White, Spearman announce workforce training collaboration

January 27, 2016

Governor Nikki Haley, House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White, State Superintendent Molly Spearman and business leaders from around the state announced a collaborative and comprehensive effort to strengthen South…

Columbia Fireflies unveil uniform jerseys and announce 2016 coaching staff

January 27, 2016

Winners of Name the Team contest introduced at Wednesday’s event   The Columbia Fireflies unveiled their uniform jerseys and introduced the winners of the “Name the Team Contest” at a…

Overnight Lane Closure on I-20 West in Lexington County

January 27, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close the right lane of I-20 West in Lexington County at MM 62-60 at 8:00 p.m. tonight to install cctv camera…

Record-setting activity brings new retailers and restaurants to Columbia

January 27, 2016

Research & Forecast Report Q4-2015 Columbia, SC | RETAIL Key Takeaways Columbia, South Carolina’s retail market continued to improve and grow through 2015 as retailers and developers invested in the…

Richland Penny Program presents Annual Report

January 27, 2016

The Richland Penny Program presents its 2015 Annual Report for the Richland County Transportation Sales Tax Program. This is the first year of operations of the transportation penny under the…

Seth Zeigler named new Police Chief for Town of Chapin

January 27, 2016

The Town of Chapin has hired Seth Zeigler to lead its Police Department, beginning February 8, 2016. Zeigler, a Chapin native, most recently served as Captain of the Patrol Division…

NARENCO establishing solar power operations in Allendale County

January 27, 2016

Company on pace to invest more than $85 million in solar power facility   National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), a leading renewable energy independent power producer focused on development, engineering,…

Habitat honors volunteers who went above and beyond in 2015

January 27, 2016

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has built over 330 homes, transforming the lives of families with low income. At its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, Habitat Greenville honored…

Chapin We Care names Alecia Klauk as new executive director

January 27, 2016

CHAPIN, SC – The Board of Directors for Chapin We Care Center has named Alecia Klauk of Chapin as its new executive director for the organization. She will begin her new…

Blueprint for a better South Carolina

January 27, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The 2016 Legislative agenda of the S.C. African-American Chamber of Commerce 1. Infrastructure. Find ways to pay for needed improvements to our roads and bridges – even if…

More than 10,000 South Carolinians find work in December, unemployment rate remains at 5.5 percent

January 27, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The December unemployment rate remained unchanged from November at 5.5 percent. However, the number of people working in South Carolina grew by 10,111 people, pushing South Carolina’s…

John Bankson to lead Business Advisory Services for Wells Fargo Private Bank

January 27, 2016

FLORENCE, SC – Wells Fargo Private Bank announced John Bankson has been named head of its Business Advisory Services group. This unit works with business owners and their advisors to develop a…

Wells Fargo names Jack Marchette Pee Dee Market President and Business Banking Manager

January 27, 2016

FLORENCE, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named Jack Marchette Pee Dee Market President and Business Banking Manager. Based in Florence, he is responsible for leading the Florence…

Richland Penny releases invitation for bids for two resurfacing contracts

January 27, 2016

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Richland Penny Program is currently advertising two resurfacing contracts for bid on County-owned roads. Bidders can go to the program’s website, under the Doing Business tab, and…

Mayor MacDougall to present “State of Town” address on Monday, February 1, 2016

January 27, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – Mayor Steve MacDougall will present the “State of Town” Address at the February 1, 2016 Council Meeting starting at 6:30pm in Council Chambers (111 Maiden Lane). The…

Campsites at Congaree National Park now available through online reservation system

January 27, 2016

HOPKINS, SC – Developed campsites at Congaree National Park can now be reserved through an online registration system. Reservations for campsites at Longleaf and Bluff campgrounds can be made online through…

S.C. Sierra Club to host National Sierra Club President and recognize state lawmakers, others at 2016 Annual Awards Banquet

January 27, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday evening, January 30th, the South Carolina Sierra Club will host its 7th Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction in the rear gala room at Michael’s Cafe’ and…

Town of Lexington goes “Live” with Adaptive Signalization System

January 27, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – In December 2015, the Town of Lexington officially transitioned to our new Adaptive Signalization System through video detection on FIVE signals in the downtown area. This month…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina releases its Grant Awards totals for 2015 in the areas of Health, Education and Social Services

January 27, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has released its Grant Awards totals for 2015 in the areas of Health, Education and Social Services. Since 1996, the…