SCANA Corporation Holds 2015 Annual Meeting, Declares Regular Dividend on Common Stock For Second Quarter 2015

May 5, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that the Company’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held in Columbia, South Carolina, with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Kevin…

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2014 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award Call for Nominations

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment. Nominations will be accepted through…

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MeetingPoint aims to take Year of Altruism to the next level

May 5, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – How does one take a successful program that engaged many across the region on creating a “beloved community” to the next level? One word: MeetingPoint. MeetingPoint is…

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Leapfrog Group awards Providence Hospitals an A safety rating

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how…

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Leapfrog Group awards Providence Hospitals an A safety rating

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how…

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Wallick Investments welcomes Marc L. Murray, principal and senior portfolio manager

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Marc L. Murray has joined our team as principal and senior portfolio manager. Marc Murray…

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LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Firm’s Greenville Office

May 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – LS3P congratulates Todd Reichard, AIA, LEED AP and Steve Wilson on their new positions as Senior Associates in the firm’s Greenville office.  The firm is also pleased…

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MBA student wins top prize for his startup company pitch at DIG South

May 4, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — For the second year in a row, a student in Clemson’s MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation program has taken first place in the business-plan pitch competition at…

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Competition Heats Up for the 4th Annual YEScarolina Regional Business Plan Competition presented by Motley Rice, LLC

May 4, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Over thirty high school students will go head to head at the May 7th Motley Rice Regional Business Plan Competition for the ultimate prize of $1,000 and the…

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Engineering alumnus establishes endowed professorship

May 4, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — Professional engineer Richard Cottingham and his wife, Nancy, of Seneca have pledged $500,000 to establish the J. Richard (’66) and Nancy W. Cottingham Distinguished Professor of Civil…

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Turning Leaf Project, Changing lives, Restoring Hope

May 4, 2015

Grand Opening of The Turning Leaf Project Reentry Center   When             10:00am – 10:30am, Monday, May 11, 2015 Where            2718 Azalea Drive, North Charleston                         The Center is adjacent to…

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Robots to join artists in downtown Greenville

May 4, 2015

Clemson University plans activities, partnership announcement for Artisphere GREENVILLE, SC – The arts festival that begins its 11th year this weekend has always filled downtown Greenville with the work of…

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Graduating cadets in Zucker Family School of Education help lead S.C. organization to national recognition

May 4, 2015

First of its kind club formed by Cadets supporting students with learning disabilities   CHARLESTON, SC – A group of cadets who are in the Zucker Family School of Education…

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Berkeley County Schools’ superintendent search update

May 4, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School Board has re-opened its superintendent search. The Board will continue to utilize BWP & Associates, the search firm with which the Board has…

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May events at Wofford College

May 4, 2015

Concerts, end-of-year activities highlight month   SPARTANBURG, SC – A variety of concerts and end-of-the-academic-year activities highlight the May calendar at Wofford College. These events are open to the public and…

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District Five teacher earns national award for “Best Lesson Plan”

May 4, 2015

IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five elementary school teacher has earned a national award for a lesson plan using real-world issues to spark students’ interest in geography. Lake…

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Columbia Entry Selected as Finalist in National InnovateHER Competition

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Small Business Association (SBA) announced that Columbia’s InnovateHER submission has been selected as a finalist for its national competition. The company, GaBBY Bows, will be presenting…

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Furman University to Hold Spring Commencement May 9

May 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Harold C. Warlick, Jr., a 1968 Furman University graduate and former dean of the chapel and religion professor at High Point University, will serve as commencement speaker…

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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Names Claire Yoder New Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager

May 4, 2015

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – In order to fulfill its mission as the premier business organization in the North Myrtle Beach area, the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors…

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701 Center for Contemporary Art Presents The Frank McCauley New Media Festival

May 4, 2015

May 10 – June 6, 2015   Four Weeks. Four Premieres. Four Sunday Matinee Introductions by 701 CCA May 2015 Artist in Residency Frank McCauley   Admission Free.   COLUMBIA,…

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Center Street Beautification Day on Folly Beach is May 18

May 4, 2015

Locals & Folly Association of Business members come together to tidy up Folly’s commercial district   FOLLY BEACH, SC – On Monday, May 18, volunteers on Folly Beach will gather…

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Honor Capital Opens its First Food Store in South Carolina

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Honor Capital, LLC will open its first Save-a-lot Food Store in South Carolina at 2016 Harden Street, an economic development property of the Columbia Housing Authority.  The ribbon-cutting…

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Teach For America South Carolina Announces Participations in Lowcountry Giving Day 2015

May 4, 2015

Online Fundraising Event Will Unite Donors, Nonprofits Across Coastal South Carolina on May 5   CHARLESTON, SC – Teach For America–South Carolina announced today its participation in Lowcountry Giving Day…

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District Five school named Jefferson Awards winner for South Carolina

May 4, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – A first-year student service leadership team from Lexington-Richland School District Five has been named the South Carolina recipient of the Outstanding Service by a High School award…

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Bess Awarded Friends Underwriting Economic Development (FUED) Scholarship

May 4, 2015

LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) is pleased to announce that Joanna Bess, director of marketing has been awarded a professional development scholarship from Friends Underwriting…

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Lexington County High School Students Express the Art of Healing

May 4, 2015

Art Competition Sponsored by Lexington Medical Center   WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Nine Lexington County high school students have received prizes and awards in the 6th annual “Art of Healing,” a…

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District Five recognizes volunteers, businesses at annual Community Involvement Celebration

May 4, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five held its Community Involvement Celebration on May 1, saluting the hundreds of individuals, groups and businesses that serve the district’s schools. Nearly 300…

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Steve Sumner Selected To 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers List For DUI Defense

May 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – For the third year in a row, Attorney Steve W. Sumner has been selected to the 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers list for DUI Defense. Each year,…

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District Five students earn top award, $16,000 in scholarships at Carolinas’ automotive skills contest

May 4, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – Two students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies earned top honors at this year’s Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition in Charlotte. Auto technology students Austin Trussell…

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W.J. Keenan Student Wins $40,000 National Scholarship

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Briana Abraham, a W.J. Keenan High School senior, advanced as a top 20 national finalist to win $40,000 in scholarships in the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable…

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Upstate Forever Seeks New Executive Director

May 4, 2015

Founder and Current Executive Director Brad Wyche Will Become Senior Advisor  GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever announced that founder and Executive Director Brad Wyche will retire this summer and that it…

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TNS Names TD Bank 2015 TNS Choice Award Winner for Best Small Business Bank

May 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank announced that it is the recipient of the 2015 TNS Choice Award for Small Business Banking nationwide. The category includes financial institutions that provide small business products…

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Lexington Medical Center Begins Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Irmo

May 4, 2015

It’s the First Cardiac Rehabilitation Facility In the Irmo Community   WEST COLUMBIA, SC – With a strong commitment to meeting the needs of heart patients in our community, Lexington Medical…

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Furman Political Science Professors Nelson and Guth Write Book About Religion and The European Union

May 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University political science professors Brent F. Nelsen, Ph.D., and James L. Guth, Ph.D., have published a new book about religion and the European Union. Religion and…

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UofSC exercise science professor honored with top national award

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Russell Pate, professor of exercise science in the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, has been named a 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by…

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Savvy Musician in ACTION announces finalists of the national Chamber Music Competition

May 4, 2015

The free Chamber Music Showcase Concert takes place at Tapp’s Art Center during Columbia’s First Thursday event in June   COLUMBIA, SC – Some of the country’s most innovative chamber music…

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Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Reveals Plans for Change and Growth

May 4, 2015

Respected President and CEO Announces Departure   IRMO, SC – Today, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce (GICC) revealed plans for upcoming changes that include a search for a new…

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Columbia Museum of Art June 2015 Calendar

May 4, 2015

Major Exhibitions:    From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces On View in the Lipscomb Family Galleries Friday, June 12 through Sunday, September 13 The CMA presents From Marilyn to…

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2015 SC Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Listing Includes 35 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Lawyers

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce 35 of its lawyers are included in the 2015 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers. This distinction includes 12 young…

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Carolina Prep to host annual 5K fundraiser

May 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Prep students are once again racing for excellence at Furman. Carolina International Preparatory School will host the third annual Race for Excellence on Saturday, May 16…

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Clemson University commencement set for May 8

May 4, 2015

CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University officials will award degrees to approximately 3,000 students in three commencement ceremonies in Littlejohn Coliseum Friday, May 8. The first ceremony, beginning at 9:30 a.m.,…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation to Host Second Annual “Midlands Gives” Local Online Giving Challenge Tuesday, May 5, 2015

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Become a philanthropist for just $20 during Central Carolina Community Foundation’s second annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour local online giving challenge, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 12:01 a.m.…

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Lexington School of Music Celebrates New Location May 14

May 4, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington School of Music will celebrate its new location with a ribbon cutting on May 14 at 1 p.m. Media representatives and members of the public…

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Engenius brings focused web marketing to Upstate small businesses

May 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – With the recent explosion in the variety of web marketing tools, how do you manage to effectively reach different audiences in the right way, without making web…

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Chernoff Newman Takes Home Five Awards at the 2014 Mercury Awards

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman, a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm with offices in the Carolinas and Florida, won five awards at the South Carolina Public Relations…

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CBRE Group, Inc. Acquires Columbia, SC Affiliate

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE Group, Inc. today announced that it has acquired CBRE | Columbia, a commercial real estate services firm that has served as CBRE’s affiliate in Columbia, SC…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation to Host Second Annual “Midlands Gives” Local Online Giving Challenge Tuesday, May 5, 2015

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Become a philanthropist for just $20 during Central Carolina Community Foundation’s second annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour local online giving challenge, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 12:01 a.m.…

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Chernoff Newman Takes Home Five Awards at the 2014 Mercury Awards

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman, a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm with offices in the Carolinas and Florida, won five awards at the South Carolina Public Relations…

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City Year Honors America’s “CHAMPIONS OF STUDENT SUCCESS”

May 4, 2015

City Year Columbia Presents 2015 Award to Richland County School District One at Congressional Awards Dinner in Nation’s Capital COLUMBIA, SC – Committed to paying tribute to the dedicated citizens whose…

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Lexington School of Music Celebrates New Location May 14

May 4, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington School of Music will celebrate its new location with a ribbon cutting on May 14 at 1 p.m. Media representatives and members of the public…

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