Fall hires pushes Nexsen Pruet beyond 200-lawyer mark

November 17, 2015

Four Lawyers join firm in Columbia, Charleston & Charlotte offices COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet’s fall hires have pushed the firm beyond the 200-attorney mark for the first time. The…

Shop, Stroll and Sip on Dec. 3 at Five Points’ Free “A Starry Night” Neighborhood Celebration

November 17, 2015

Columbia’s Original Village Neighborhood Marks 100 Years with Family-Friendly Event COLUMBIA, SC  – As its Centennial year comes to a close, Five Points – Columbia’s original village neighborhood – will…

“Paint 5 Points Champagne Bash & Art Auction” Celebrates Five Points Association’s Centennial Art Initiative During “A Starry Night,” Dec. 3, 2015

November 17, 2015

Local Art Initiative “Paint 5 Points” Culminates at Ticketed Event at Gourmet Shop COLUMBIA, SC – The “Paint 5 Points” local art initiative, honoring 100 years in Five Points, will…

Silcotech Carolina announces additional investment in York County operations

November 16, 2015

Liquid Injection Molding Firm Celebrates Grand Opening of York County Facility YORK COUNTY, SC — Silcotech, a global leader in liquid injection molding, has celebrated the grand opening of its…

LandTech Breaks Ground on Regatta Forest, a “Green-Design” Community in Irmo, SC

November 16, 2015

IRMO, SC – Construction is underway on LandTech’s newest community, Regatta Forest located on River Road near Irmo, SC. The collection of 75 residential homesites spanning approximately 27 acres is…

Shop, Stroll and Sip on Dec. 3 at Five Points’ Free “A Starry Night” Neighborhood Celebration

November 16, 2015

Columbia’s Original Village Neighborhood Marks 100 Years with Family-Friendly Event COLUMBIA, SC  – As its Centennial year comes to a close, Five Points – Columbia’s original village neighborhood – will…

Fall hires pushes Nexsen Pruet beyond 200-lawyer mark

November 16, 2015

Four Lawyers join firm in Columbia, Charleston & Charlotte offices COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet’s fall hires have pushed the firm beyond the 200-attorney mark for the first time. The…

“Paint 5 Points Champagne Bash & Art Auction” Celebrates Five Points Association’s Centennial Art Initiative During “A Starry Night,” Dec. 3, 2015

November 16, 2015

Local Art Initiative “Paint 5 Points” Culminates at Ticketed Event at Gourmet Shop COLUMBIA, SC – The “Paint 5 Points” local art initiative, honoring 100 years in Five Points, will…

Blackstone acquires Diamonds Direct

November 16, 2015

Diamonds Direct and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced that funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities have acquired Diamonds Direct, a leading independent jewelry company. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Diamonds Direct is…

Law Strategy Group launches Proactive Practice Boot Camp for lawyers set for December 16th in Greenville

November 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Law Strategy Corp announced the Proactive Practice Boot Camp CLE, taking place in Greenville, South Carolina this month. The Proactive Practice Boot Camp is designed to bolster South Carolina’s legal “troops”…

General Information Services expanding Midlands operations

November 16, 2015

Background Screening Provider Investing More Than $2.7 Million In New Richland County Facility COLUMBIA, SC – General Information Services, Inc. (GIS), one of the most experienced and largest background screening…

Charleston Beer Garden becomes fundraiser for Lowcountry AIDS Services

November 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC– Lowcountry AIDS Services has partnered with Gusto Group to produce Charleston’s largest pop-up beer garden. Beginning in 2016, the annual Charleston Beer Garden festival will be a fundraiser…

Charla McDonald earns CRS Designation

November 16, 2015

Mt. PLEASANT, SC – Charla McDonald, a top producing sales associate with the Mt. Pleasant Longpoint Road office of Carolina One Real Estate Services, has been awarded the prestigious Certified…

Industrial property sold in Fountain Inn, SC

November 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – November 2015:  Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 110 SouthChase Boulevard in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. Rhino Investments purchased the 28,300 sq.ft.…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer welcomes broker professional in Greenville office

November 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – November 2015:  Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce Lyn Norton has joined their Greenville office where she will focus on industrial sales and leasing. Prior to joining…

2 Fat 2 Fly, Aflac VP and Columbia Design League Founders to Speak at EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 18, 2015 at new USC Alumni Center

November 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – 2 Fat 2 Fly food truck founders and Oprah’s OWN Network reality TV stars Ramone Dickerson and Corey Simmons will join Aflac VP and COO Dan Lebish, as well…

Two agents join the Anderson office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

November 16, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of two Sales Associates. James Iseli and Johnathan Lower have joined the company as its newest real estate professionals…

OBO announces winner of InnovateHER Business Challenge

November 16, 2015

On Thursday, November 12, 2015 the Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with Columbia College, the USC-Columbia Technology Incubator and the SC Women’s Business Center announced the winner of the…

Colliers International brokers lease for new 20,000 SF YMCA Family Center

November 16, 2015

Columbia’s downtown YMCA to move to the corner of Bull and Hampton. Colliers International completed a 15-year  for a new YMCA Family Center in downtown Columbia. The new location is…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces One SC Fund

November 16, 2015

Charleston’s Stephen Colbert Joins Haley and Others in Flood Relief Fundraising Effort  Governor Nikki Haley announced the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that will help South Carolinians who are…

Mungo Homes announces promotions

November 16, 2015

Mungo Homes is pleased to announce the following promotions: Chris Inabinet has assumed the role of Sales Manager for the Columbia and Sumter markets. According to Andy Evans, Regional Vice…

South Carolina is Well-Positioned for Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Efficiencies

November 16, 2015

Colliers International | South Carolina Research & Forecast Report South Carolina | Industrial Q3 2015   Key Takeaways South Carolina’s tight industrial market will continue to strengthen as companies look…

New joint venture agreement established for Jasper Ocean Terminal

November 16, 2015

The Georgia and South Carolina Ports Authorities signed a new joint venture agreement that provides the necessary framework for the two states to work cooperatively toward the development of the…

TumbleBook Library now available statewide to public libraries

November 16, 2015

The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the agreement of a two-year statewide subscription to the TumbleBook Library for all South Carolina public libraries. The TumbleBook Library collection…

City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive

November 16, 2015

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…

New app to replace business cards

November 16, 2015

Soon to be released app will avoid all the hassles of business cards and change how businesses and people network.   The BoBL app, a digital business card solution, will…

Forest Acres is Sweet for the Holidays

November 15, 2015

WHAT: Forest Acres’ signature 12th annual holiday event, Sweet Seasons, will kick off the holiday season on the rooftop of Richland Mall. Sprinkled with food, music and giveaways to celebrate…

26th Festival of Trees brings holiday magic to the Midlands Nov. 20-22

November 15, 2015

Proceeds benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital   Palmetto Health Foundation’s 26th Festival of Trees will bring holiday magic and cheer to the Midlands Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-22 at the…

SC Launch invests in Charleston-based Charleston Pharma  

November 15, 2015

SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch presented a “big check” to commemorate an investment yesterday evening during the annual Southeast BIO Investor Forum. SCRA’s Greg Hillman is serving as co-chair of…

Ben Arnold Beverage Company to donate $5,000 to the Fairfield Community Food Bank

November 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ben Arnold Beverage Company is pleased to announce that they will once again donate to the Fairfield Community Food Bank during the 2015 Holiday Season. Sean O’Connor, President…

Small Business Saturdays: #SelfieSaturdays

November 15, 2015

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is partnering with local shopping districts for Small Business Saturdays. Citizens who shop in one of the seven designated districts and participate…

Downtown Greenville becomes home to WYNIT Distribution’s headquarters

November 13, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – WYNIT Distribution will be one of the largest companies headquartered downtown by the end of 2016, company officials confirmed. The globally recognized leading consumer electronics and emerging…

WellCare offers $0 co-pays for primary care visits for South Carolina Medicaid Members

November 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), a leading provider of managed care services for government-sponsored health care programs, is eliminating co-pays for primary care physician visits and…

SCDOT’s Friday, Nov. 13, update on the flooding impacts in South Carolina

November 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – ​South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Interim Secretary Christy A. Hall has issued her Friday, Nov. 13, update on the transportation system in South Carolina. Secretary Hall’s report…

Lenovo creates Winter Wonderland for Boys & Girls Club

November 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – When Lenovo heard about the historic flood they reached out to our local Boys & Girls Club to see how they could help.  The result is a…

Hodge reaches CFA status

November 12, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Portfolio Manager Clifford P Hodge, III has reached Level 3 CFA status. FinTrust Partner Allen Gillespie stated, “We are very proud to…

Emanuel A.M.E. Church lays out plans for Moving Forward Fund

November 12, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Many remember the tragedy that enfolded the Holy City on June 17 as nine parishioners, many of them acting in official ministerial roles, were gunned down during a…

2016 PowerShares Series to Host One-Night Tournament in Charleston During Volvo Cars Open

November 12, 2015

Four legendary tennis icons, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, James Blake and Mardy Fish, to play the night of Saturday, April 9th in Charleston, South Carolina DANIEL ISLAND, SC – The…

CCSD Gifted and Talented Learning Specialist to be recognized by National Organization

November 12, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – On Friday, November 13, 3015, the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) will present Denise Zacherl, a Gifted and Talented Curriculum and Development Learning Specialist for the…

Lennar honored with six PRISM awards from the Charleston Home Builders Association

November 12, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lennar, one of Charleston’s largest and most reputable homebuilders, was honored with six PRISM awards during a ceremony hosted this month by the Charleston Home Builders Association.…

Carolina Panthers names Dutch Fork High School’s Tom Knotts High School Coach of the Week

November 12, 2015

IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School head football coach Tom Knotts has been named High School Coach of the Week by the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers will honor Knotts…

The Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three new agents

November 12, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates. Vickie Given, Melanie Graham and Sam Hankins have joined the company’s Pelham…

Three agents join the North Pleasantburg office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

November 12, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates to the company’s North Pleasantburg office. John Paul Gillis, Holly Daniel and…

Colliers International brokers sale of 1634 Main Street

November 12, 2015

Historic building at heart of Columbia’s downtown to be renovated and opened for leasing   COLUMBIA, SC, November 12, 2015 – Colliers International’s JP Scurry, CCIM and Scottie Smith represented…

NIH invests $626,000 in Converse College biomedical research program

November 12, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded more than $626,000 to Converse College in support of biomedical science research and student training. Converse will use the funds…

Gift will create an aging institute at UofSC’s Arnold School of Public Health

November 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health will create a new institute focusing on how to age well from cradle to grave by addressing…

NAI Avant delivers sale of ±37.85 acres near Chapin

November 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Tombo and Tom Milliken procured the sale of ±37.85 acres of land at 428 Hiller Road near the Town of Chapin, SC. The…

Future Scholar 529 Program earns Bronze Rating

November 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is once again receiving accolades for delivering excellence and value to its customers and the state of South Carolina.…

Gamecock finalists to pitch startup ideas for nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground Nov. 17

November 12, 2015

Several teams of young entrepreneurs will pitch their startup ideas to business leaders in the final round of The Proving Ground competition Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the University of South…

2 Fat 2 Fly, Aflac VP and Columbia Design League Founders to Speak at EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 18th

November 12, 2015

Finalists also announced for $5000 Ignite! Ideas Contest, sponsored by SCRA, with daily online voting through Nov. 18 COLUMBIA, SC – 2 Fat 2 Fly food truck founders and Oprah’s…