Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Chynna Phillips

January 12, 2016

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Chynna Phillips as Project Assistant. As Project Assistant, Chynna is a vital member of the Foundation’s Initiative Team supporting the work…

Mitchell Elementary School nurse named South Carolina School Nurse of the Year

January 12, 2016

The South Carolina Association of School Nurses announced recently that the South Carolina School Nurse of the Year is Lidie Collier of Mitchell Math and Science Elementary School. Ms. Collier…

Liquid Catering wins WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award

January 12, 2016

Liquid Catering has received a WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award 2016 for Catering in South Carolina. The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the…

Upstate Solar Tour Showcases Solar at Work

January 12, 2016

Upstate residents will have a chance to see and hear about the benefits of solar during a unique home tour that showcases how affordable and accessible solar can be for…

Eric Teal joins Queens Oak as CIO and managing partner

January 12, 2016

Brings Track Record as Value Investor to Boutique Asset Management Firm   CHARLOTTE, NC – Queens Oak Advisors LLC, a boutique wealth management firm providing comprehensive wealth and investment management…

Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Saluda County

January 12, 2016

Company Investing More Than $12 Million In Solar Projects   Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has taken first…

Ways and Means Committee Begins Committee Work

January 12, 2016

House Budget writers start deliberations  House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White (District 6-Anderson) released the following statement:   “The Ways and Means Committee and its subcommittees have been meeting since…

Derrick Stubbs Legacy of Leadership honored in SCACPA’s Top 100 Influential People In Accounting

January 12, 2016

Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, a Columbia firm providing accounting, auditing, taxation and business consulting, is pleased to announce five of its accountants, including the firm’s three founding partners, have…

UofSC College of Nursing No. 1 in U.S. News online graduate program rankings

January 12, 2016

The University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing is ranked No. 1 in the nation for its online graduate programs in the 2016 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online…

Alzheimer’s Association honors Campbell children & wife for advocacy in respite care

January 12, 2016

In the first full week of the New Year, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted the first of many “Brain New You” events being held across the state to promote brain health…

Derrick Stubbs Legacy of Leadership honored in SCACPA’s Top 100 Influential People In Accounting

January 12, 2016

Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, a Columbia firm providing accounting, auditing, taxation and business consulting, is pleased to announce five of its accountants, including the firm’s three founding partners, have…

New Exhibition to Open at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County’s Bassett Gallery

January 12, 2016

Helen Smith Warren & Mary Deas Boykin Wortley Southern Exposures: From the Mountains to the Sea CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will open the 2016…

Urban League of the Upstate to award $100,000 in scholarships at the Annual MLK Dreams in Action Scholarship Breakfast

January 11, 2016

Urban League of the Upstate, an affiliate of the National Urban League, announced that it will award eight scholarships totaling over $100,000 in to Upstate Youth at the Annual MLK Dream Scholarship…

Realtors Jobe Johnson and Ashley Marsh join The Cassina Group

January 11, 2016

Leading Charleston real estate firm The Cassina Group has hired experienced Realtors Jobe Johnson and Ashley Marsh to join the company’s growing team. Jobe Johnson, originally from the Washington, D.C.,…

The County of Lexington receives national recognition for addressing rural healthcare disparities

January 11, 2016

The National Community Development Association is recognizing the County of Lexington with its 2016 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award. Lexington County is the only community in South Carolina to…

Richardson Plowden names Rollins a shareholder

January 11, 2016

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorney C. Clifford Rollins has been named a shareholder in the Firm. Rollins joined Richardson Plowden in the Columbia office in 2003. “Cliff is…

United Way State Association CEO to step down as leader

January 11, 2016

After ten years of leadership, Tim Ervolina is making plans to step down as President and CEO of United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) in 2016. “This has been…

The Woodlands continues tradition of giving this holiday season

January 11, 2016

The Woodlands at Furman is spreading Christmas cheer a little further this year by donating over $3,000 to Safe Harbor. This donation was made possible through the Woodland’s annual Festival…

S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Ashley Kerns Brown as arts education director

January 11, 2016

Ashley Kerns Brown has joined the staff of the South Carolina Arts Commission as arts education program director. “Ashley joins us at a pivotal time for our future work in…

Turner Padget elects Audra Byrd as shareholder

January 11, 2016

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Audra Byrd has been elected as a shareholder of the firm, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Based in the Myrtle Beach office, Byrd…

Turner Padget boosts Insurance Litigation practice with addition of three attorneys

January 11, 2016

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the further expansion of its Insurance Litigation practice with the addition of three attorneys: Greenville-based of counsel David L. Moore, and Charleston-based associates…

Spartanburg County Foundation announces 2016 grant cycle

January 11, 2016

The Spartanburg County Foundation is excited to announce that in 2016 it will offer two responsive grant cycles. The Spring Cycle, now open, focuses on programmatic and general purpose grants…

Collins & Lacy attorney selected as an honoree for the 2016 South Carolina Leadership in Law Awards

January 11, 2016

Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that Christian Stegmaier has been chosen as a 2016 South Carolina Leadership in Law Award honoree. He will receive the award on March 10, 2016 at a…

Sowell Gray law firm celebrates 20th year with yearlong community service

January 11, 2016

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte celebrates 20 years practicing law in Columbia, SC with a yearlong commitment to service projects that give back to the community. With its theme for…

Strings and Salsa brings locally-bred, Latin-influenced music and dance show to Harbison Theatre, Jan. 22, 2016

January 11, 2016

Charleston-based Salsa group swings into the Midlands with spicy show There’s nothing like live Salsa dancing and Cuban-pop rhythms to spice up a cold winter night. Strings and Salsa, Charleston,…

City Center Partnership receives 2016 community pride grant from Palmetto Pride

January 11, 2016

City Center Partnership (CCP) is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $2,480 from Palmetto Pride to help the organization continue with its Planter Beautification…

Sowell Gray law firm celebrates 20th year with yearlong community service

January 11, 2016

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte celebrates 20 years practicing law in Columbia, SC with a yearlong commitment to service projects that give back to the community. With its theme for…

Strings and Salsa brings locally-bred, Latin-influenced music and dance show to Harbison Theatre, Jan. 22, 2016

January 11, 2016

Charleston-based Salsa group swings into the Midlands with spicy show There’s nothing like live Salsa dancing and Cuban-pop rhythms to spice up a cold winter night. Strings and Salsa, Charleston,…

City Center Partnership receives 2016 community pride grant from Palmetto Pride

January 11, 2016

City Center Partnership (CCP) is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $2,480 from Palmetto Pride to help the organization continue with its Planter Beautification…

S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Ashley Kerns Brown as arts education director

January 11, 2016

Ashley Kerns Brown has joined the staff of the South Carolina Arts Commission as arts education program director. “Ashley joins us at a pivotal time for our future work in…

Darla Moore School of Business Graduate, Pedro De Abreu, finalist in the 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30

January 10, 2016

University of South Carolina and Darla Moore School of Business graduate (USC ’14), Pedro De Abreu, 26, was one of the finalists of the 2016 FORBES magazine 30 Under 30.…

Darla Moore School of Business Graduate, Pedro De Abreu, finalist in the 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30

January 10, 2016

University of South Carolina and Darla Moore School of Business graduate (USC ’14), Pedro De Abreu, 26, was one of the finalists of the 2016 FORBES magazine 30 Under 30.…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces statewide domestic violence reforms

January 9, 2016

Governor Nikki Haley, members of the South Carolina Domestic Violence Task Force, and solicitors from around the state held a Statehouse press conference announcing the implementation of the first set…

Healthy Hands Cooking awarded multi-year alliance with USC/Columbia Technology Incubator

January 9, 2016

Healthy Hands Cooking, in the battle against childhood obesity, is thrilled to announce its membership in USC/Columbia Technology Incubator to expand and improve its online training, certification, support, and class…

CRA issues call for nominations

January 9, 2016

Seeking Candidates for 2016 Board of Directors The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2016-2019 board positions. The organization is seeking Board members…

Lexington One Board names three finalists for superintendent

January 9, 2016

The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees has chosen three finalists as it continues its search for a superintendent to replace retiring Superintendent Karen Woodward, Ed.D. The three…

Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2016-2017 school year

January 8, 2016

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is accepting scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 school year through March 15, 2016. Interested students should visit the Student section at…

The Update on the Pharmaceutical Detective Investigations: Billion Dollar Drugs that can Permanently Disable or Even Cause Death

January 8, 2016

“The Update on the Pharmaceutical Detective Investigations: Billion Dollar Drugs that can Permanently Disable or Even Cause Death,” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Charles Bennett Join us January 12…

Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2016-2017 school year

January 8, 2016

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is accepting scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 school year through March 15, 2016. Interested students should visit the Student section at…

The Update on the Pharmaceutical Detective Investigations: Billion Dollar Drugs that can Permanently Disable or Even Cause Death

January 8, 2016

“The Update on the Pharmaceutical Detective Investigations: Billion Dollar Drugs that can Permanently Disable or Even Cause Death,” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Charles Bennett Join us January 12…

Anderson County flags lowered to half mast in honor of Senator Billy O’dell

January 7, 2016

Anderson County Council received news of the passing of Senator William “Billy” O’Dell. “It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Senator O’Dell,” said County Council Chairman Tommy…

Stringer resigns position at county to become executive director of Cancer Association of Anderson

January 7, 2016

Anderson County Communications Director Angela Stringer is leaving the County to assume the position of executive director of the Cancer Association of Anderson (CAA). “Angie has been an incredible asset…

Berkeley Middle College High School continues accepting applications

January 7, 2016

Berkeley County Middle College High School is accepting applications from rising high school juniors and seniors in Berkeley County interested in attending the school during the 2016-2017 academic year. The…

American Sign Language class at Lourie Center

January 7, 2016

The Lourie Center will be offering an eight-week class on American Sign Language, Wednesdays February 3 through April 6,  2-3 pm. Learn to communicate with basic signing and insight into…

Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate combines forces

January 7, 2016

Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate announced the consolidation of their northeast Columbia area offices.  In a effort to strengthen the company and provide better quality services to their agents, the…

Richland County Business Service Center marks 10th anniversary

January 7, 2016

Every January, the local business community begins a new cycle of renewing business licenses – and for the past 10 years, the County’s Business Service Center has helped assist every…

City launches new banking program and financial empowerment initiatives

January 7, 2016

Community Development is partnering up with BB&T, South State Bank and TD Bank to introduce “Bank On” Columbia. “Bank On” Columbia is a new program that will provide Columbia’s un-banked…

Richland County holds public meetings to gather residents’ flooding input

January 7, 2016

Residents affected by the historic October 2015 floods are invited to offer input that will help Richland County plan for future natural disasters. The Community Input and Recovery Project is…

Creative Builders, Inc. welcomes Buddy Bayne as Superintendent

January 7, 2016

Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to welcome Buddy Bayne to the team in the role of Superintendent.  Buddy has an extensive 57 years of varied experience in the construction industry,…

State Museum debuts special collections at Columbia City Hall

January 7, 2016

Experience the South Carolina State Museum at a special exhibit in the Gallery at City Hall, located at 1737 Main Street. Selections from the Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Competition &…