Lexington Medical Center’s 2015 Christmas Commercial 60-second spot showcases the benefits of pet therapy

December 2, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to present its 2015 Christmas commercial. Featuring a pet therapy dog traveling through the hospital to greet patients during the holidays, a…

Three new members appointed to Greenville Technical College Area Commission

December 2, 2015

The Greenville Technical College Area Commission, which serves as the college’s governing board, has welcomed three new members. Jo Watson Hackl, a corporate attorney with Wyche, P.A., is past chair…

Richland County month in review: November

December 2, 2015

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in November:   Richland County Vector Control conducted an aerial mosquito spray to treat 114,000 acres in Lower Richland following a surge…

International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to be the Featured Speaker at Benedict College’s Winter Commencement Convocation

December 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ms. Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), will deliver the winter commencement address during the Benedict College Commencement Exercises. The ceremony…

USC recognized as national leader in graduating minority students

December 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina was recognized Wednesday as one the leading universities in the country for improving graduation rates for minority students, and ranks in the…

14th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic announces tournament participants December 18, 19, 21 and 22

December 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Sports Council is pleased to announce the 14th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held in Columbia, SC on December 18, 19, 21 &…

Bottles Beverage Superstore to open December 16th

December 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Coming to the Plaza across from Whole Foods Market, that was formally the site of K-Mart. Bottles Beverage Superstore will open its doors December 16th after only…

Announcing launch of Traverse, a premier urban living experience

December 2, 2015

Announcing Launch of Traverse, A Premier Urban Living Experience   On November 10, Coldwell Banker Caine celebrated the launch of Traverse, a luxury Terrace Home community featuring twenty-four units in…

Godshall receives re-certification from South Carolina for Woman-Owned Business

December 2, 2015

Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing received recertification from the South Carolina Division of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification (SMBCC) office for being a woman-owned business. “As a female-owned…

TD Bank contributes to the Achieving the Dream initiative at Greenville Technical College

December 2, 2015

The TD Charitable Foundation has contributed $10,000 to the Achieving the Dream initiative at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Through the initiative, GTC is finding ways to help students succeed by…

Kate Dabbs and Marisa Stephens join Coldwell Banker Caine

December 2, 2015

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kate Dabbs as Integrated Marketing Manager and Marisa Stephens as Digital Experience Coordinator. In her role, Dabbs leads the marketing team using skills honed through…

Six attorneys join Nelson Mullins in Columbia

December 2, 2015

    COLUMBIA SC – Bradley D. Barringer, Joseph E. Fornadel III, Sean C. Hastings, Jennifer Jokerst, Evan T. Leadem, and Meredith Weinberg have joined the Columbia office of Nelson Mullins…

Certified Nursing Assistant course in Blythewood

December 2, 2015

Midland’s Technical College will be offering a Certified Nursing Assistant course in Blythewood at Westwood High School.  The course will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm-7:30pm starting on January 5,…

The Cliffs CIO, Jamie C. Adams, honored as Technology Leader for 2016

December 2, 2015

Jamie C. Adams recognized as a Premier 100 Technology Leader by IDG’s Computerworld TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Cliffs, a collection of seven real estate development and luxury lifestyle communities,…

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new International Strategy and Trade Division

December 2, 2015

Former director of Global Business Development Ford Graham to lead new division   The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the establishment of a new International Strategy and Trade Division.…

Fuel Cell Collaborative and M.B. Kahn to give second life to green energy units in schools

December 2, 2015

The next generation of students at Richland School District Two’s new Institute of Innovation (R2i2) will have the chance to see the future of alternative energy in action when a…

The Fresh Market announces further expansion in South Carolina

December 2, 2015

Specialty Grocer Signs Lease for New Store in Columbia   The Fresh Market continues to grow its chain of specialty grocery stores and has signed a lease for a new…

General Air collecting clean, reusable coats

December 2, 2015

Forty-five million Americans are currently living in poverty. For many of these families and individuals, a warm coat is a budget extra they simply cannot afford. General Air invites Upstate…

Renewable Water Resources’ public education campaign recognized as finalist at InnoVision awards reception

December 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC — Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) was one of two finalists for the 2015 InnoVision Awards in the Community Service Category. The InnoVision Awards Program, founded by Deloitte in…

Richland County names new Assistant County Administrator, Assessor and Economic Development Director

December 2, 2015

Richland County recently filled three key positions with the hiring of two employees to oversee public safety initiatives and economic development for the County, and tapping a longtime employee to…

Midlands Technical College Receives National Diversity Designation for Fifth Consecutive Year

December 2, 2015

Seven MTC programs rank in the top 50 in the United States COLUMBIA, SC – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has ranked Midlands Technical College (MTC) in the top 100…

Choral singers needed for Dec. 8 S.C. Philharmonic concert

December 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Choral singers of all experience levels still have the opportunity to join a choir at the South Carolina Philharmonic’s community-uniting A Concert for Columbia on Tuesday evening, Dec.…

Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ Largest Indie Craft Fair on Sunday, Dec. 13, 12-6

December 2, 2015

Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest independent craft fair, will provide “one-stop shopping” when more than 110 juried vendors from across the Southeast will come together to sell their handmade goods…

Town Theatre performs to support community partners

December 2, 2015

Come to Town Theatre Dec. 11 to 13 for the youth theatre production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever while supporting some great community partners. In this hilarious Christmas classic,…

NAI Avant closes prime development site in West Columbia

December 2, 2015

NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Roger Winn recently represented the seller in the sale of 3 acres of land on a prime development site, located at 134…

Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ Largest Indie Craft Fair on Sunday, Dec. 13, 12-6

December 2, 2015

Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest independent craft fair, will provide “one-stop shopping” when more than 110 juried vendors from across the Southeast will come together to sell their handmade goods…

Edward Arron & Friends to Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

December 2, 2015

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to bring Edward Arron & Friends to Camden for the second concert of the three-part Chamber Music Series on Thursday,…

Fuel Cell Collaborative and M.B. Kahn to give second life to green energy units in schools

December 2, 2015

The next generation of students at Richland School District Two’s new Institute of Innovation (R2i2) will have the chance to see the future of alternative energy in action when a…

NAI Avant brokers shopping center lease in Montgomery, AL

December 2, 2015

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn and Jeff Hein, SIOR recently leased ±3,015 square feet of retail space in a brand new specialty center in Montgomery, AL. Urban Cookhouse leased…

NAI Avant closes prime development site in West Columbia

December 2, 2015

NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Roger Winn recently represented the seller in the sale of 3 acres of land on a prime development site, located at 134…

Town Theatre performs to support community partners

December 2, 2015

Come to Town Theatre Dec. 11 to 13 for the youth theatre production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever while supporting some great community partners. In this hilarious Christmas classic,…

BJU invites Greenville community to annual Carol Sing and Lighting Ceremony

December 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University invites the Greenville community to celebrate the holiday season at BJU’s annual Christmas Carol Sing and Lighting Ceremony at the center of campus Friday,…

Clemson professor earns Innovation Award for biodegradable work gloves, waste bin liners

December 1, 2015

CLEMSON — A Clemson University researcher has discovered how to use existing biodegradable materials in a way that could save the animal co-products industry $30 million per year. Clemson assistant…

State Museum welcomes new Public Relations Manager Jared Glover

December 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina State Museum announced that Jared Glover has been selected as the museum’s new public relations manager. As the spokesperson for the State Museum, Jared will…

Congaree Land Trust Land Protection Consultant, William P. Cate receives prestigious Tree Farmer of the Year Award

December 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –   The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) is pleased to announce that CLT Land Protection Consultant, William P. “Billy” Cate, has received the South Carolina Tree Farmer of the…

Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the Lease Renewal of 1,839 SF Industrial Space in Charleston, SC

December 1, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, Northwoods Center Business Park, LLC, in the lease renewal of 1,839 SF of Flex space located…

Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Buyer in the Sale of 6,000 SF Flex/Warehouse Facility in North Charleston, SC

December 1, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Buyer, SunRay Flooring, in the Purchase of the 6,000 SF Flex/Warehouse Facility located at 7385 W Spartan…

Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Sublessor in Leasing 9,211 SF of Office Space Downtown Charleston, SC

December 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Sublessor, The History Press, in the sublease of 9,211 SF office space located within the SCRA Innovation Center at…

South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. launches Financial Education Program with Charleston Elementary Schools

December 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. joined educators from Orange Grove Charter School to launch the Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program, an interactive, web-based financial…

Richland One collecting food for families in need

December 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Many families in our community are struggling to put food on the table, but Richland One and the City of Columbia have teamed up again this year…

District Five parent group launches ‘Reading Heroes Project,’ asks others to give the gift of reading

December 1, 2015

IRMO, SC  – A parent group at one Lexington-Richland District Five school hopes to provide books for all its students as part of an effort to promote reading and prevent…

Crop insurance claim clarifications for South Carolina Farmers

December 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Pursuant to a request by South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has released a memorandum related to crop…

Greenville Technical College and Presbyterian College create Bridge Program

December 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Presbyterian College (PC) have formed a partnership to make transferring easier. The Presbyterian College Bridge Program is intended for first-time college students…

SC Papa John’s franchisee to deliver on Dabo Swinney’s promise to Clemson fans

December 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC– After promising to throw the “biggest pizza party ever” at Death Valley should the Clemson Tigers make this season’s playoff, Clemson University and Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney…

Avison Young Industrial Lease – 1320 Hampton Avenue

December 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Rob Howell represented Oceana Rapid, LLC in the leasing of 5,300 SF industrial building located at 1320…

Edward Arron & Friends to Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

December 1, 2015

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to bring Edward Arron & Friends to Camden for the second concert of the three-part Chamber Music Series on Thursday,…

NAI Avant brokers shopping center lease in Montgomery, AL

December 1, 2015

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn and Jeff Hein, SIOR recently leased ±3,015 square feet of retail space in a brand new specialty center in Montgomery, AL. Urban Cookhouse leased…

Immedion expands footprint into midwest with acquisition of Appica

December 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Immedion LLC, a South Carolina-based provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed IT services, announced today its expansion into the Midwest through the acquisition of…

NAI Avant broker Scott Peevy awarded prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation

December 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that broker Scott Peevy, CCIM, recently earned the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. The designation, given by the CCIM Institute,…

#GivingTuesday

December 1, 2015

Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.)…