Record-Setting Year for Charleston Office Market

January 4, 2016

Research & Forecast Report Q4 2015 CHARLESTON, SC | OFFICE   Key Takeaways Vacancy rates in the Charleston, South Carolina office market are at historical lows and rental rates are…

Mashburn Construction’s Greenville office has moved to downtown location

January 4, 2016

Mashburn Construction’s Greenville office has moved to their new Greenville office. The 18 E. North Street building is a renovation project the company took on in March. Formerly the Elks Lodge,…

Westinghouse completes acquisition of CB&I Stone & Webster, Inc.

January 4, 2016

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (WEC) announced that it has completed its acquisition of CB&I Stone & Webster, Inc. (Stone & Webster), the nuclear construction and integrated services business of Chicago…

Museum Newsroom: Overnights at SCSM; Second Shift Twosday Jan. 5

January 4, 2016

Laser Fun and Night Sky Viewing during Second Shift Twosday Jan. 5 Grab your friends and visit the museum after-hours to observe the night sky during Second Shift Twosday at…

Richland County Month in Review: December 2015

January 4, 2016

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in December: Richland County filled three key positions: Kevin Bronson was hired as the Assistant County Administrator for Public Safety, Jeffrey Ruble…

if ART Gallery presents LAURA SPONG AT 90 – Six Decades In Painting

January 4, 2016

@ if ART Gallery & Gallery 80808/Vista Studios 1223 Lincoln St. & 808 Lady St., Columbia, SC February 4 – 29, 2016 Artist’s Reception: Thu., Feb. 4, 6:00 – 9:00…

Reid Davis and Pete Harper Represented the Landlord in the Lease of Office Space in Daniel Island, SC

January 4, 2016

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid P. Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the landlord, Daniel Island Health in the lease of 1,202 square feet of office space at…

American Marketing Association CEO Russ Klein to speak at Columbia chapter meeting

January 4, 2016

The Columbia chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) announces that national CEO Russ Klein will be the keynote speaker at the Columbia chapter’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan 19,…

Clemson Alumni Association names Jim Bull of Chapin its Volunteer of the Year

January 4, 2016

CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson Alumni Association has honored Jim Bull of Chapin with the 2015 Frank Kellers III Volunteer of the Year Award, the highest and greatest expression of…

Free Tax Aide Program at Lourie Center

January 4, 2016

Get ready for tax season!  The Lourie Center and the AARP are offering a Tax Aide service which is free and open to the public.  The AARP Tax Aide Program…

Todd Serbin joins Nexsen Pruet’s Intellectual Property Group

January 4, 2016

Todd Serbin has joined Nexsen Pruet as Special Counsel.  He will practice in the firm’s Intellectual Property group and focus on matters related to patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and…

New officers serve the Columbia chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (Columbia SHRM)

January 4, 2016

Serving as President is Karen Luchka Wingo of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Christi Sheppard of TM Floyd & Company is serving as Vice President/ Program Chair, serving…

Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 rankings, one Tier 2 ranking from U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” List

January 4, 2016

Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has received two Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in public finance — one for Columbia, SC, and one…

Avison Young Industrial Lease – 431 Western Lane

January 4, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Courtney L. Marous and Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Garrett’s Discount Golf Cars, LLC in the leasing of 5,000…

Todd & Moore to give 5 percent of sales to Walk for Life

January 4, 2016

Todd & Moore has pledged to give five percent of sales to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands during their “Sport Your Pink” event, January 7-9, 2016. The three-day…

Reyburn Lominack named partner at Fisher & Phillips

January 4, 2016

Fisher & Phillips LLP is pleased to announce the election of Reyburn W. Lominack III as a new partner in the firm’s Columbia office. His promotion took effect January 1…

Free training sessions to be offered by the SC State Library

January 4, 2016

Plan now to become more involved in elections and legislation in the New Year! Two new webinars are scheduled by the State Library to help alert citizens to voting procedures…

Reyburn Lominack named partner at Fisher & Phillips

January 4, 2016

Fisher & Phillips LLP is pleased to announce the election of Reyburn W. Lominack III as a new partner in the firm’s Columbia office. His promotion took effect January 1…

Todd & Moore to give 5 percent of sales to Walk for Life

January 4, 2016

Todd & Moore has pledged to give five percent of sales to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands during their “Sport Your Pink” event, January 7-9, 2016. The three-day…

Colliers International brokers assist in new lease of flex space

January 3, 2016

Colliers International’s Richard Barrett represented the landlord, R&J Investments while Nick Reinhardt and Frank Hammond, CCIM represented the tenant, GenX Security Solutions, in the lease of flex office/warehouse space at…

Batesburg-Leesville Police Department Detective receives special recognition

December 30, 2015

The Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center held its regular Multidisciplinary Team meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Lexington, South Carolina. During the meeting, Batesburg- Leesville Police Department Detective, Connie L.…

Councilman Moe Baddourah takes on new position at USC

December 30, 2015

Columbia City Councilman, Moe Baddourah, has accepted a new position at the University of South Carolina to run the McCutchen House and to teach a class in restaurant management. Baddourah’s restaurant, Moe’s…

Junior League of Columbia announces Community Enrichment Grant recipients

December 30, 2015

The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) will be awarding 13 local nonprofits a total of $115,008 during the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, January 7, 2016. These funds, awarded through…

25th Anniversary Walk for Life/Race for Life

December 30, 2015

Saturday, Jan. 9 at Finlay Park 25 Years of Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer in the Midlands   COLUMBIA, SC – One morning. One mission. Beating breast cancer in the…

Help Town come up with theme for 2016 Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade!

December 30, 2015

The Town of Chapin wants your help! Town officials are looking for great ideas for the 2016 Labor Day Festival and Parade theme. Themes from the past few years included…

New Year’s Day Brings Thousands of Customers to Lizard’s Thicket

December 30, 2015

What: Lizard’s Thicket, which has 15 restaurants in the Midlands and its newest location in Florence, S.C., makes plans for Jan. 1, 2016 when it will serve thousands of servings…

Southern Community Services Celebrates 15 Years as Leader in Homeowner Association Management in the Carolinas

December 30, 2015

Columbia, SC – Southern Community Services (SCS), the region’s leader in homeowner association management, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing professional business, governance, and community management services to more…

One SC Flood Relief Fund Awards $500,000 in Grants for Flood Recovery Nineteen flood relief and recovery programs are funded through phase one grants

December 30, 2015

Columbia, SC – The first grant recipients of the One SC Flood Relief Fund, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation and accepting donations at www.onescfund.org, have been announced. A total…

Dine, Stay and Celebrate in Columbia, S.C. for Famously Hot New Year with Ms. Lauryn Hill Catch the COMET to S.C.’s Biggest Free NYE Party

December 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The New Southern Hot Spot is offering more than ever this New Year’s Eve, with shopping, dining and traveling options to enjoy alongside Famously Hot New Year…

One SC Flood Relief Fund Awards $500,000 in Grants for Flood Recovery

December 30, 2015

The first grant recipients of the One SC Flood Relief Fund, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation and accepting donations at www.onescfund.org, have been announced. A total of $500,000 in…

George Stewart joins Yadkin Bank as Reverse Mortgage Consultant

December 30, 2015

RALEIGH, NC  — Yadkin Bank announces the addition of George Stewart as Reverse Mortgage Consultant at Yadkin Mortgage, a division of Yadkin Bank. In this role, he will serve reverse…

Batesburg-Leesville Police Department Detective receives special recognition

December 30, 2015

The Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center held its regular Multidisciplinary Team meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Lexington, South Carolina. During the meeting, Batesburg- Leesville Police Department Detective, Connie L.…

Councilman Moe Baddourah takes on new position at USC

December 30, 2015

Columbia City Councilman, Moe Baddourah, has accepted a new position at the University of South Carolina to run the McCutchen House and to teach a class in restaurant management. Baddourah’s restaurant, Moe’s…

Help Town come up with theme for 2016 Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade!

December 30, 2015

The Town of Chapin wants your help! Town officials are looking for great ideas for the 2016 Labor Day Festival and Parade theme. Themes from the past few years included…

Join S.C. neighbors for Famously Hot New Year this Thursday, Dec. 31 with Ms. Lauryn Hill

December 30, 2015

Answers to FAQs, transportation and accommodation details, give to One SC Flood Relief Fund COLUMBIA, SC – Famously Hot New Year – South Carolina’s largest free New Year’s Eve celebration…

New Year’s Day Brings Thousands of Customers to Lizard’s Thicket

December 30, 2015

What: Lizard’s Thicket, which has 15 restaurants in the Midlands and its newest location in Florence, S.C., makes plans for Jan. 1, 2016 when it will serve thousands of servings…

Board authorizes Santee Cooper to execute new contract with Century Aluminum

December 29, 2015

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized management to execute a new power supply contract with Century Aluminum Co., to be effective Jan. 1, 2016.  The three-year contract provides that…

Dominion Resources donates $10,000 to USO South Carolina

December 29, 2015

Dominion Resources presented a $10,000 check to the USO South Carolina this week to make the holidays brighter for Fort Jackson troops! “The USO South Carolina is blessed to have…

Ron Anderson reappointed to The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors

December 29, 2015

Colliers International’s Ron Anderson was reappointed by the City of Columbia to The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (CMRTA) Board of Directors for two years. Anderson was initially appointed in…

Special tax bill includes extended help for charities

December 29, 2015

On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans…

Foundation now accepting nominations for the 2016 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change

December 29, 2015

The Spartanburg County Foundation is accepting nominations for the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change. This annual award honors individuals who have worked to improve the…

The Spartanburg County Foundation awards Just Because grants totaling $9,600

December 29, 2015

The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $9,600 in surprise grants to five Spartanburg County nonprofit organizations today, Just Because. This act of ambush philanthropy not only provides assistance to nonprofit organizations,…

Complete’s Moore to serve as SCPRSA officer

December 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Sarah Moore of Complete Public Relations was tapped to chair SCPRSA’s Mercury Awards this April. Moore is a 2014 Master’s graduate of Grady College of Journalism and…

Southern Community Services Celebrates 15 years as Leader in Homeowner Association Management

December 29, 2015

Southern Community Services (SCS), the region’s leader in homeowner association management, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing professional business, governance, and community management services to more than 160 communities…

Southern Community Services Celebrates 15 years as Leader in Homeowner Association Management

December 29, 2015

Southern Community Services (SCS), the region’s leader in homeowner association management, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing professional business, governance, and community management services to more than 160 communities…

Ob Hospitalist Group names new Chief Growth Officer

December 28, 2015

Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s largest dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist provider, is pleased to welcome new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Marc Kerlin. Kerlin joins OBHG with 30 years of experience…

Transdev contributes $20,000 to United Way’s flood recovery efforts

December 28, 2015

United Way of the Midlands recently received a $20,000 donation to its flood recovery efforts from Transdev, contract operator of local transportation system The COMET. “The COMET has been a…

Pat Conroy shares deep insights on art and life with Ex Libris Society

December 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Nov. 6, novelist Pat Conroy spoke to the Ex Libris Society – a group of individuals who provide substantial support to the libraries at the University…

Inez Tenenbaum joins board of Safe Kids Worldwide

December 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney Inez Tenenbaum has been named to the board of Safe Kids Worldwide, an international nonprofit working to prevent childhood injury, the number-one cause of death…

Inez Tenenbaum joins board of Safe Kids Worldwide

December 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney Inez Tenenbaum has been named to the board of Safe Kids Worldwide, an international nonprofit working to prevent childhood injury, the number-one cause of death…