Richland One collecting food for families in need

December 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Many families in our community are struggling to put food on the table, but Richland One and the City of Columbia have teamed up again this year…

District Five parent group launches ‘Reading Heroes Project,’ asks others to give the gift of reading

December 1, 2015

IRMO, SC  – A parent group at one Lexington-Richland District Five school hopes to provide books for all its students as part of an effort to promote reading and prevent…

Crop insurance claim clarifications for South Carolina Farmers

December 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Pursuant to a request by South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has released a memorandum related to crop…

Greenville Technical College and Presbyterian College create Bridge Program

December 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Presbyterian College (PC) have formed a partnership to make transferring easier. The Presbyterian College Bridge Program is intended for first-time college students…

SC Papa John’s franchisee to deliver on Dabo Swinney’s promise to Clemson fans

December 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC– After promising to throw the “biggest pizza party ever” at Death Valley should the Clemson Tigers make this season’s playoff, Clemson University and Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney…

Avison Young Industrial Lease – 1320 Hampton Avenue

December 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Rob Howell represented Oceana Rapid, LLC in the leasing of 5,300 SF industrial building located at 1320…

Edward Arron & Friends to Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

December 1, 2015

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to bring Edward Arron & Friends to Camden for the second concert of the three-part Chamber Music Series on Thursday,…

NAI Avant brokers shopping center lease in Montgomery, AL

December 1, 2015

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn and Jeff Hein, SIOR recently leased ±3,015 square feet of retail space in a brand new specialty center in Montgomery, AL. Urban Cookhouse leased…

Immedion expands footprint into midwest with acquisition of Appica

December 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Immedion LLC, a South Carolina-based provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed IT services, announced today its expansion into the Midwest through the acquisition of…

NAI Avant broker Scott Peevy awarded prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation

December 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that broker Scott Peevy, CCIM, recently earned the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. The designation, given by the CCIM Institute,…

#GivingTuesday

December 1, 2015

Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.)…

Pulitzer Prize Winner David McCullough to visit USC Upstate for Dr. John B. Edmunds, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series

November 30, 2015

SPARTANBERG, SC – Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough will be the featured guest of the third annual Dr. John B. Edmunds, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of South…

Mayor Benjamin welcomes Inaugural AAMA Leadership Summit to Columbia

November 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin proudly welcomes mayors, business leaders and policy experts from across the nation as they converge on Columbia today and tomorrow for the Inaugural…

Justin Pepper Birthday Breakfast and Toy Drive

November 30, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – The Justin Pepper Foundation is hosting their 9th Annual Birthday Breakfast and Toy Drive on Saturday, December 5th from 9 AM to 11 AM at Lake Murray…

Belton welcomes HomTex weaving division

November 30, 2015

On Monday, November 30, officials from Anderson County and the City of Belton hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome HomTex, Incorporated’s weaving division to their new 300,000-square-foot home, located…

South Carolina REALTORS® continues flood victim assistance program through December

November 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –   South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) in partnership with the National Association of REALTORS® has extended its REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) flood assistance program toDecember 31, 2015. The program was originally set to…

Kiawah Island Real Estate – October Sales Summary

November 30, 2015

KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – Kiawah Island Real Estate ended October with $23 million in sales, which resulted from 24 closed transactions during the month.  Year to date, Kiawah Island Real Estate has a total closings…

SOL Partners with Ronald McDonald House throughout the Holiday Season

November 30, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Throughout this holiday season, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant will be raising money to help families whose children are being treated for serious illnesses. For…

Spartanburg Guild to exhibit Hammett and Warrington in January

November 30, 2015

“Diverse Expressions,” an exhibit featuring the art of Dian Hammett and Lalage Warrington, will open at the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery in Chapman Cultural Center on Jan. 4 and…

Life Cycle Engineering certified as Fully Qualified Navy Validator

November 30, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been certified as a Fully Qualified Navy Validator (FQNV) by the Office of Navy Certifying Authority in San Diego, CA. In this…

West Ashley Senior Center community forum

November 30, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC — The City of Charleston will host a community forum to present the latest information on the design of the new senior center coming to West Ashley. The public…

Emanuel A.M.E. Church plans to donate over $1MM to Mother Emanuel families and survivors

November 30, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) has indicated it is ready to start distributing the funds from donations made to the church in honor of the tragedy there…

Carly Fiorina Town Hall hosted by Low Country Chapter of Credit Unions

November 30, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Low country Chapter of Credit Unions is pleased to announce it will be hosting presidential candidate Carly Fiorina for a town hall discussion. The event…

Avison Young Office Lease – 5935 Rivers Avenue

November 30, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Haykora, LLC, in the lease extension of a 38,840 SF office…

Milliken innovations win R&D 100 Awards for fourth consecutive year

November 30, 2015

Hyperform® HPN 210 M and Milliguard® AOX-1 named two of the most technologically significant products of 2015   Milliken & Company was honored with two R&D 100 Awards for 2015, given…

SCASA honors Cariens, Coon as Principals of the Year

November 30, 2015

The South Carolina Association of School Administrators named Sherry Cariens, principal of Oak Grove Elementary School, the 2016 Elementary School Principal of the Year and Dr. Bill Coon, principal of…

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three agents to Pelham Road office

November 30, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the addition of three agents to its Pelham Road office. Arica Foley, Jackie Garcia and Molly Gehrt join the company’s largest office…

Gov. Nikki Haley’s request for FEMA Individual Assistance extension granted

November 30, 2015

S.C. Flood Survivors Now Have Until January 4 To Apply For Federal Aid Governor Nikki Haley announced that her request for a 30 day extension of the registration period for…

Town to Utilize CodeRED Emergency Notification System

November 30, 2015

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeREDhigh-speed emergency notification system. The CodeRED system provides Batesburg-Leesville officials the ability to quickly…

City Center Partnership announces new VP of Recruitment for downtown Columbia

November 30, 2015

City Center Partnership (CCP) is excited to welcome Jenna Sheheen Bridgers as the new Vice President of Recruitment for its organization. “We are very pleased to have Jenna join our…

The McKay Firm welcomes Erica Loudin

November 30, 2015

McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. is once again growing; and is pleased to announce the addition of Erica Loudin as the newest attorney to join the law firm. Ms.…

Texas A&M Student Athletes facilitate donation of $30,000 to United Way Flood Relief

November 30, 2015

United Way of the Midlands recently received a donation of $30,000 to its Flood Disaster Relief Fund from the Texas A&M Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The donation from SAAC will…

David Kent is 2016 South Carolina REALTORS® President

November 30, 2015

David Kent, Realtor® and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent in Charleston, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2016 president. Kent was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s September…

Two CCSD Schools recognized by Apple for integration of technology

November 30, 2015

The Charleston County School District is proud to announce that Apple has recognized both Drayton Hall Elementary and R.B. Stall High School as Apple Distinguished Schools for the 2015-2017 school…

Casual for a Cause: Collins & Lacy Seeks 2016 Denim Day Recipients

November 30, 2015

Firm employees donate more than $3,000, to date, to statewide non-profits in 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is reaching out to non-profit organizations in South Carolina to be…

Center for Advanced Technical Studies receives $10,000 donation from Verizon

November 30, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – Officials with Verizon presented a $10,000 donation to the Center for Advanced Technical Studies on Nov. 19, providing funds for a summer program aimed at engaging more…

AIA Greater Columbia Section tours City Market

November 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Hood Construction welcomed the AIA Greater Columbia Section to tour City Market on Gervais Street for an informative walkthrough and lunch this week. The group was led…

DEW receives Disaster Recovery Grant from U.S. Department of Labor

November 30, 2015

The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) received a $3.2 million National Dislocated Workers Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The grant will be used to assist with…

Lindley Peters joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

November 30, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lindley Peters has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the company’s Garlington Road office. Peters begins her real estate…

Kelly Kellett joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors in Greer

November 30, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kelly Kellett has joined the company’s Greer office as a sales associate. Kellett has most recently served as an account executive…

City of Cayce & Cayce Historical Museum Present Christmas in Cayce

November 30, 2015

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce and the Cayce Historical Museum announced the Annual Festival of Holiday Events beginning December 3, 2015. Join us this holiday season with several…

Early bird registration for “Midlands Gives 2016” is Monday, Nov. 30

November 30, 2015

Nonprofits That Register Early Can Win One of Four $250 Prizes The 24-hour online giving challenge presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation raised more than $1.5 million in one day…

The McKay Firm welcomes Erica Loudin

November 30, 2015

McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. is once again growing; and is pleased to announce the addition of Erica Loudin as the newest attorney to join the law firm. Ms.…

Town of Batesburg-Leesville recieves this years annual Chairman’s Award

November 30, 2015

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville is honored to be the recipient of this years Annual Chairman’s Award during the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The honor is presented annually…

Town to Utilize CodeRED Emergency Notification System

November 30, 2015

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeREDhigh-speed emergency notification system. The CodeRED system provides Batesburg-Leesville officials the ability to quickly…

City Center Partnership announces new VP of Recruitment for downtown Columbia

November 30, 2015

City Center Partnership (CCP) is excited to welcome Jenna Sheheen Bridgers as the new Vice President of Recruitment for its organization. “We are very pleased to have Jenna join our…

City of Cayce & Cayce Historical Museum Present Christmas in Cayce

November 29, 2015

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce and the Cayce Historical Museum announced the Annual Festival of Holiday Events beginning December 3, 2015. Join us this holiday season with several…

Early bird registration for “Midlands Gives 2016” is Monday, Nov. 30

November 29, 2015

Nonprofits That Register Early Can Win One of Four $250 Prizes The 24-hour online giving challenge presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation raised more than $1.5 million in one day…

Town of Batesburg-Leesville recieves this years annual Chairman’s Award

November 29, 2015

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville is honored to be the recipient of this years Annual Chairman’s Award during the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The honor is presented annually…

Comedian Mike Goodwin to appear at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

November 28, 2015

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County will bring a night of great, family-friendly and clean comedy to the stage of the Wood Auditorium on Friday, December 4 at 7:00…