The U.S. Army Field Band – “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” – performing free concert in honor of Veterans Day

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission is partnering with Lower Richland High School to present the internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, on Thursday,…

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MACK Home celebrates women near and far

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…

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Scott and Company promotes Upstate CPA Chris Halkowitz to firm member

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, has promoted Chris Halkowitz, CPA, CFE, a senior manager in the…

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Wagner Wealth Management’s Osgood named to 20 Under 40

October 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood has been named one of the 20 Under 40 leaders honored by Anderson University and the Independent Mail this week. The 20…

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The Cliffs expands team of wine experts

October 29, 2015

Three more staff members pass Level 1 Sommelier Introductory Examination TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Cliffs is pleased to announce three team members have passed their Level 1 Sommelier Introductory…

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Lower Saluda River sirens and strobe lights inoperable

October 29, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCE&G reminds the public that warning sirens and strobe lights in the Lower Saluda River area are currently inoperable. Visitors and residents around the Lower Saluda River…

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The Joint Corp. targets Columbia for franchise expansion in South Carolina

October 29, 2015

Leading healthcare franchisor actively seeking franchisees in Columbia   SCOTTSDALE, AR – The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) announced that it is actively seeking franchisees in Columbia for its chiropractic units…

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City of Columbia Firefighters Association endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference today near the First Responder’s Remembrance Memorial, at the intersection of Lincoln and Senate streets, Victor Kemper and the City of Columbia Firefighters Association…

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MACK Home celebrates women near and far

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…

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McNair welcomes new Director of Marketing and Business Development

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm announced Kathryn B. Whitaker has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Business Development. In this role, she will work closely with the…

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The U.S. Army Field Band – “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” – performing free concert in honor of Veterans Day

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission is partnering with Lower Richland High School to present the internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, on Thursday,…

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First Baptist Church of Columbia collects $60,000 for flood relief at benefit concert

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – First Baptist Church of Columbia hosted a benefit concert featuring modern hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty on Oct. 11, raising $60,000 in support of United Way…

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Poly-America Establishing South Carolina Operations

October 28, 2015

Company Investing $100 Million to Open Chester County Facility CHESTER, SC — Poly-America, one of the largest polyethylene film manufacturers in the U.S., is establishing South Carolina operations with Carolina…

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Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

October 28, 2015

Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 19 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 19 counties have…

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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority announces appointment of New Executive Director

October 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC  – The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stanley (Stan) Wilson as the organization’s new Executive Director. Wilson will assume leadership of the…

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NAI Earle Furman releases third quarter 2015 industrial, office and retail market reports

October 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman has released its Third Quarter 2015 Market Reports. Reports include market snapshots in the office, retail and industrial sectors of commercial real estate. The reports…

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Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School named first-ever South Carolina winner for National CEFPI Award

October 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – For the first time in state history, a K-12 facility from South Carolina has been named the national James D. MacConnell Award winner by the Council of…

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Duke Energy ramps up efforts to protect customers from utility scammers

October 28, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy is ramping up efforts to protect customers from the long-running scam targeting customers of utility service providers across the country. The company has launched a…

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Avison Young retail lease – Cedar Springs Crossing

October 28, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre Stephens represented the Tenant, HWY 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in the lease of a 2,800SF…

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Berkeley County School Board approves land purchase for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School

October 28, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night, October 27, to approve the land acquisition contract for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School proposed by Hanahan City Council.…

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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in leasing 975 sf of office/warehouse space in North Charleston, SC

October 28, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch, represented the Landlord, L’Wood Associates, LLC, in the lease of975 SF Office/Warehouse Space located at 4365 Dorchester Road, Suite 306, North…

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Caldwell receives grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative

October 28, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC  – Amanda Caldwell, English teacher at Westview Middle School, received a $1,000 Bright Ideas grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative to create English Interactive Student Notebooks. The grant…

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Devon Forest Elementary School receives $50,000 Google Community Grant for 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative

October 28, 2015

GOOSE CREEK, SC – Cristie Mitchum has always had a passion for technology. As principal of Devon Forest Elementary, she has observed firsthand the positive impact technology has played in…

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Trident and Summerville Medical Centers earn ‘A’ grade for patient safety in National Hospital Safety Score Report

October 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC– Trident and Summerville Medical Centers have each earned an ‘A’ grade for patient safety in the fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score report released nationally by The Leapfrog Group…

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Library consultants seek input for new James Island branch

October 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The public has spoken, but we need to hear more. Last November, Charleston County Public Library asked residents if they wanted to pay to build new libraries…

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2nd Sunday on King Street begins 6th year

October 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – On November 8, 2nd Sunday on King Street celebrates Autumn and the upcoming holiday season. This month in addition to alfresco dining, shopping opportunities and free 2-hour…

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CresCom Bank welcomes Katie Matthews as Mortgage Loan Originator

October 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the community bank leader within the Carolinas, continues its growth as Katie Matthews joins as its newest mortgage loan originator. After training at CresCom Bank’s Summerville…

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Source Consulting opens new construction design center in Mount Pleasant

October 28, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Source Consulting LLC, a U.S.-based global sourcing and logistics services company has opened its new headquarters and construction design center in northern Mount Pleasant off Highway 17.…

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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in leasing 21,250 sf of warehouse space in Walterboro, SC

October 28, 2015

WALTERBORO, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, NL Bassford Jr., in the lease of 21,250 SF warehouse space located at 1105 Thunderbolt Road, Facility…

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Darkness to Light announces new board member

October 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Darkness to Light (D2L), a leading organization in the fight to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, today announced the appointment of Jamie Tozzi…

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SCRA Technology Ventures Company secures contract

October 28, 2015

SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA today announced that SC Launch and Stage 2 affiliate company, Integrated Biometrics, will be providing more than 13,000 of its Watson Minis fingerprint recognition scanners to…

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115/117 Calhoun Street Sold

October 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Miles Barkley, represented the Seller, B & B of Charleston, LLC, in the sale of 115/117 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC.  Located in the…

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Terminix Service, Inc. gains Blue Ridge Wildlife Control, LLC of North Carolina

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia, S.C. based Terminix Service, Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Blue Ridge Wildlife Control, LLC. The North Carolina-based company isthe newest addition to the growing Terminix Service,…

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Midlands’ Central Location to Help Grow Industrial Market

October 28, 2015

Colliers International | South Carolina Research & Forecast Report Columbia | Industrial Q3 2015   Key Takeaways The industrial market in Columbia, SC and the surrounding Midlands area continues to…

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NBSC voted best bank in Columbia, SC

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Readers of The State have voted NBSC Columbia’s best bank. The State’s Best 2015 winners were selected from dozens of businesses nominated and voted on by readers in…

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Additional disaster recovery center opens in Colleton County to help South Carolina flood survivors

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. –  A disaster recovery center is open in Walterboro to help South Carolina flood survivors. This Colleton County center is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday. It…

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Richland County officials to travel to Nashville to gather flood-related lessons

October 28, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – A small contingent of Richland County Council and County management will travel to Nashville today to meet with officials who helped the Tennessee city rebound from the…

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SC Oyster Festival set to celebrate 20 years of shucking

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Liquid Assets will host the 20th Annual South Carolina Oyster Festival, Sunday, November 22 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion. “This year, a portion of…

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29 Counties declared Primary Natural Disaster Areas By U.S. Department of Agriculture

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced that United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has issued a disaster designation for counties in South Carolina that suffered damage…

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Public and Individual Assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Greenville and Spartanburg Counties were approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses from the flood to apply for assistance. Assistance…

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Lexington County Councilman Ned Tolar to hold Constituent Service Night

October 28, 2015

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – Lexington County Councilman Ned Tolar will hold a special Constituent Service Night tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 28.) It will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm…

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Charleston School of Law to induct J. Edward Bell III as President

October 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law will induct James Edward (Ed) Bell III as president and managing partner of the school at a Thursday ceremony at the offices…

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Greenville Technical College partners with Upstate Warrior Solution to host veterans education and career resource event

October 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College and Upstate Warrior Solution will host INFILTRATE on November 5, 2015, to provide veterans and their spouses the opportunity to learn about local resources…

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Zipit Wireless expands executive team with new Vice President of Enterprise Sales

October 28, 2015

Experienced sales leader hired to meet increased demand for critical communications solution GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless announced that Ken Olivolo has been appointed as Vice President of Enterprise Sales.…

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Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Named to 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Five Fisher & Phillips attorneys from the firm’s Columbia, S.C. office have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elites of the Midlands. The Fisher &…

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Deadline extended to Nov. 2: SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest

October 28, 2015

Seeking great ideas to contribute to the landscape of our #SCStrong community COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to contribute to the new #SCStrong landscape of our resilient region via…

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Don’t risk it this flu season – flu and people with disabilities

October 28, 2015

Don’t Risk it This Flu Season People with Disabilities at Higher Risk for Flu Getting the flu can be an unpleasant event for even the most stoic among us. But,…

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Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Named to 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Five Fisher & Phillips attorneys from the firm’s Columbia, S.C. office have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elites of the Midlands. The Fisher &…

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MV Commercial Construction receives Diamond Award

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MV Commercial Construction has been recognized as a Diamond Award recipient for the fourth year in a row by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as part…

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NAI Avant welcomes new marketing and public relations director Mary Quinn O’Connor

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  NAI Avant announced the hiring of Mary Quinn O’Connor as the new Marketing and Public Relations Director. Before starting with NAI Avant, she previously served as a live…

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