Columbia retailer, Brittons, raises $13,500 for United Way flood recovery efforts

January 26, 2016

This week United Way of the Midlands received a $13,500 donation for its flood recovery efforts from Brittons, a Columbia retailer for more than 60 years. Following the October 2015…

North Hills Community Church selects Good City Architects to design renovations

January 26, 2016

Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., was recently selected to design new offices and renovations for North Hills Community Church in Taylors. Good…

Local celebrities pair with professional dancers to raise money for The ARK

January 26, 2016

Educators, a police officer and medical professionals are just some of the people who will trade in their day jobs for dancing shoes at the sixth annual Dancing with The…

Avison Young retail lease – Summerville Market Place

January 26, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre R. Stephens represented Persimmon Café, LLC in the leasing of 1,646 SF retail space located at Summerville Market Place…

Trey Boiter joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

January 26, 2016

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Trey Boiter as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Trey will focus on new home sales as part of Coldwell Banker Caine’s partnership…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area

January 26, 2016

Phillips & Phillips renewed its lease of 60,000 square feet of industrial space at 1335 Hayne St. in Spartanburg, SC.  Brian J. Young, CCIM, SIOR and Kacie Jackson handled the…

Tri-County first in state to offer community paramedic training

January 26, 2016

The first Community Paramedic Training program in the state will be offered by Tri-County Technical College beginning February 9 at the College’s Easley Campus. The course will be held on…

Richardson Plowden’s Charleston Office Relocates to 171 Church Street

January 26, 2016

Law firm’s expansion influences move from Calhoun Street to Church Street Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced its Charleston office has relocated to 171 Church Street in downtown Charleston. The new…

Colite and NanoLumens announce strategic partnership

January 26, 2016

Colite and NanoLumens announce their partnership to create innovative and exciting signage for customers. As world leader in full-service sign manufacturing, Colite is constantly working to provide the greatest final…

ONE Campaign Launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina; Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty

January 26, 2016

With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization co-founded by U2 lead singer, Bono — has launched…

Ashley Cuttino to lead Ogletree Deakins Women’s Initiative

January 26, 2016

GREENVILLE –  Ashley Cuttino, a shareholder in the Greenville office of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), has been selected to lead the Ogletree Deakins Women’s Initiative…

Habitat’s Abigail Springs neighborhood built on business, community support

January 26, 2016

TAYLORS, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has completed construction on Abigail Springs, Greenville County’s first mixed-income development with a 100% focus on home ownership for residents of all income…

DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement

January 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – December 2015 Employment Statement: “While the state’s unemployment rate remained steady at 5.5 percent, it is exciting to see that more than 10,000 people found work in…

Litigating Environmental Whistleblower Claims Under OSHA Procedures

January 26, 2016

Charleston – On January 22, 2016, David Dubberly of Nexsen Pruet spoke at the SC Bar’s annual convention on “Litigating Environmental Whistleblower Claims Under OSHA Procedures.” Dubberly is Nexsen Pruet’s…

Todd & Moore fights breast cancer, giving more than $1,000 to Walk for Life

January 26, 2016

Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…

$100,000 in scholarships for veterans at MTC Resource Fair

January 26, 2016

What:                        MTC Veterans Information and Resource Fair Who:                         Open to all veterans, active duty service members When:                       Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, 6-8 p.m. Where:  …

Benedict College announces its 2016 Black History Month Events

January 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Benedict College will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events and activities highlighting and honoring the role and impact of African Americans throughout this country’s history. A…

Carolina Day at the Statehouse set for Feb. 3

January 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – A stronger University of South Carolina system means a stronger South Carolina. That’s the message alumni, students and supporters from the university’s eight campuses will take to…

Lamar Advertising Company prices private offering of Senior Notes

January 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Lamar Advertising Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lamar Media Corp., has agreed to sell $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 5 3/4% Senior Notes due…

Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, appointed to Board of SC Thrive

January 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Lawrence Flynn, an attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed to the board of SC Thrive. SC…

Colite and NanoLumens announce strategic partnership

January 26, 2016

Colite and NanoLumens announce their partnership to create innovative and exciting signage for customers. As world leader in full-service sign manufacturing, Colite is constantly working to provide the greatest final…

Litigating Environmental Whistleblower Claims Under OSHA Procedures

January 26, 2016

Charleston – On January 22, 2016, David Dubberly of Nexsen Pruet spoke at the SC Bar’s annual convention on “Litigating Environmental Whistleblower Claims Under OSHA Procedures.” Dubberly is Nexsen Pruet’s…

Todd & Moore fights breast cancer, giving more than $1,000 to Walk for Life

January 26, 2016

Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…

3i Products Establishing Lancaster County Operations

January 25, 2016

Company Investing $3 Million To Create 100 New Jobs 3i Products, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of indoor and outdoor cushions and pillows, is establishing…

Avison Young Office Lease – 498 Wando Park

January 25, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC, in the lease extension of a 1,550 SF office space…

Diamonds Direct opens in Mt. Pleasant

January 25, 2016

Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., is now open in its new location in Mt. Pleasant. This is the company’s seventh store opening and its first…

Charleston Office/Multifamily Project Sold

January 25, 2016

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer  announces the sale of 313 East Bay in Charleston, South Carolina. Bowna LLC purchased the 5,710 sq.ft. office/multifamily property from J.P. Deluca for $1,400,000 as…

Applications for District Five magnet, choice programs now available

January 25, 2016

Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its magnet and other choice programs. The window for submitting a choice application opened on Monday, Jan. 25 at 8 a.m.…

Midlands Technical College receives highest possible recognition in Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting

January 25, 2016

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded Midlands Technical College the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) for fiscal year 2013-2014. The Certificate is the highest…

Richland County Council recognizing Unsung Heroines

January 25, 2016

Richland County Councilwomen Joyce Dickerson and Julie-Ann Dixon are seeking nominations for the 2016 Richland County Distinguished Community Leadership Award (RCDCL). Seven RCDCL awards will be presented to honor the…

Terminix Service, Inc. earns esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award

January 25, 2016

Terminix Service, Inc., a pest management company with nearly 70 years of service in South Carolina, western North Carolina and the CSRA area of eastern Georgia, has earned the service…

Volvo Car Open signs new premier sponsor

January 25, 2016

Lisette L Montréal and Lisette L Sport, a Canadian-based apparel company, to sponsor the 2016 Volvo Car Open   The Volvo Car Open has partnered with a new premier sponsor…

Community gardens generate a ton of produce for local food pantries

January 25, 2016

The Charleston Parks Conservancy donated a literal ton of produce to local food pantries in 2015. The community beds at each of the Conservancy’s three community gardens are used for…

Collins & Lacy elects attorneys to new leadership positions within statewide firm

January 25, 2016

Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced two attorneys have been elected to new positions within the statewide business defense firm. Brian Comer of the Columbia office has been appointed voting shareholder…

Hagood Tighe, Partner at Fisher & Phillips Columbia Office Elected to House of Delegates at South Carolina Bar

January 25, 2016

Hagood Tighe, Partner at the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips, was recently elected to the Chair of the House of Delegates at the South Carolina Bar. The South Carolina…

Doko Meadows Park Foundation launches amphitheater fundraising efforts

January 25, 2016

The Doko Meadows Park Foundation, a nonprofit organization organized by the Town of Blythewood to raise funds for additional features in the Doko Meadows town park, recently received its first…

Kershaw County receives infrastructure improvement grant from Black River Electric Cooperative

January 25, 2016

Black River Electric Cooperative recently awarded a $50,000 Rural Development Act (RDA) grant to Kershaw County for infrastructure improvements to Governor’s Hill Industrial Park, the 200 acre county-owned park located…

Health insurance open enrollment to close

January 25, 2016

BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina urge people not yet enrolled in a 2016 health insurance plan to sign up before the Jan. 31 deadline,…

ONE Campaign launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina

January 25, 2016

Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty   With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization…

701 Center for Contemporary Art presents: Aldwyth

January 25, 2016

Exhibition:  January 31 – February 28, 2015 Artist Gallery Talk & Reception: Friday, January 31, 2:00 pm Reception & Talk Admission: Members, free; non-members, $5 suggested donation   With a…

Hagood Tighe, Partner at Fisher & Phillips Columbia Office Elected to House of Delegates at South Carolina Bar

January 25, 2016

Hagood Tighe, Partner at the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips, was recently elected to the Chair of the House of Delegates at the South Carolina Bar. The South Carolina…

ONE Campaign launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina

January 25, 2016

Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty   With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization…

Mike Wooten elected Chairman of the SCDOT Commission

January 24, 2016

John N. Hardee elected Vice Chairman   The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, unanimously elected Mike Wooten of the 7th Congressional District as…

Georgia Dental Association chooses ERG Payroll & HR as endorsed partner

January 24, 2016

GDA and ERG Payroll & HR Partner to Bring Industry Leading HR Tools to GDA Members   ERG Payroll & HR and the Georgia Dental Association (GDA) have announced a…

EDENS donates $20,000 to Columbia flood relief

January 23, 2016

Three months after the waters rose in Columbia, SC, the repercussions are being felt by those who lost homes, possessions and loved ones. Houses sit empty, dismantled to dry out,…

2016 MGC Long Run celebrates USO’s 75th Anniversary

January 23, 2016

MGC Long Run Races to Take Place on Feb. 6   The MGC Long Run returns to #famouslyhot Columbia, SC on Saturday, February 6. The MGC Long Run joins forces…

Rawle Murdy adds Digital Strategist Len O’Neal to growing staff

January 23, 2016

Rawle Murdy, an integrated brand agency, announces the most recent addition to its growing team. Len O’Neal has joined Rawle Murdy as Director of Digital Strategy. “We’re thrilled to add…

John Nichols of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado honored with Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award

January 23, 2016

The South Carolina Bar honored John Shannon Nichols, a founding member of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado (BNTD) with its Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award on Friday, January 22 during…

John Nichols of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado honored with Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award

January 22, 2016

The South Carolina Bar honored John Shannon Nichols, a founding member of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado (BNTD) with its Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award on Friday, January 22 during…

Mary Nell Anthony selected as GTCHS Principal

January 22, 2016

Dr. Robert Nash, Chairman of the Board Of Directors of Greenville Tech Charter High School, announced the selection of Mary Nell Anthony to fill the position of school Principal beginning…