Guy Ackerman promoted to director of sales at Lennar Coastal Carolinas

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lennar, one of Charleston’s largest and most reputable homebuilders, has promoted Guy Ackerman to director of sales in its Coastal Carolinas Division. Helping to lead the Division…

Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School

November 18, 2015

Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…

Local coat drive helps local people in need stay warm

November 18, 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…

McKibbon Hotel Management to infuse Aloft Greenville Downtown with local art

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc., a leading hotel management company with more than 80 properties, announced that its Aloft Greenville Downtown hotel will feature the work of ten…

The Cliffs at Mountain Park recognized by Audubon for environmental excellence

November 18, 2015

Mountain Park receives Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Designation MARIETTA, SC – The Cliffs at Mountain Park has earned a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” designation through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program…

Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors adds agents to serve the Upstate

November 18, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the addition of Diane Maxwell, Catherine Stuckey and Nancy Jane Walkup. These three agents will serve the Upstate’s real estate needs from…

Renewable Water Resources’ team takes third in national competition

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Operations Challenge Team, the Blackwater Bruisers, took third place overall in the National Operations Challenge Competition for Division II last month. With a…

Party for a Cause at the South Carolina Aquarium

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC — Get your tickets for a night out among the aquatic surroundings of the South Carolina Aquarium at the Sea Life by Starlight Party, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.…

Holiday craft fair showcases local, residential artisans

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Friday, November 20, as 42 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community…

The Joint Chiropractic donates to South Carolina Chiropractic Association Flood Fund

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC— In the wake of South Carolina’s devastating 1,000-year flood, The Joint® Chiropractic, a leader in chiropractic care, has rallied in support of South Carolina Doctors of Chiropractic.  Franchisees…

EDTS names Tiffany McGuire, SPHR to head Human Resources Team

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Tiffany McGuire, SPHR has been named Human Resources Manager at EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for…

CresCom Bank adds six members to growing team

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC– CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, adds six new team members to its growing staff this month. Additions include:   Southport, N.C. Michelle Beal joins…

Avison Young office lease – 525 East Bay Street

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom represented Grayson Thomas, LLC in the lease expansion of 2,770 SF office space located…

Three new agents join the Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

November 18, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three agents to its Pelham Road location. Laura Rush Burgess, Taylor Garrett and Roula Pisteolis have joined the…

Charles Felsberg of AMCOL Systems receives an award

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Charles Felsberg, Auditing Manager of AMCOL Systems, Inc. has received a LISTEN 2015 Award at the recent LISTEN 2015 conference held in Tampa, FL.  LISTEN is the…

HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of South Carolina Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index

November 18, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, an annual report…

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Scrooges and Angels for 2015

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the 20th annual Scrooges and Angels list of 2015.  Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were…

County landfill, local quarry show benefit of public, private partnership

November 18, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC  – In the business world, symbiotic relationships don’t get any better than the partnership forged between Vulcan Materials Company and its next door neighbor, the Richland County…

Bank of America Merrill Lynch adds Charlie Griffin as Commercial Banking Relationship Manager for Columbia

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bank of America Merrill Lynch today announced that Charlie Griffin has joined its commercial banking team in Columbia, South Carolina as a vice president and relationship manager.…

Startup winners take home nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – After a three-month, three-round competition culminating with a live-pitch event, the winners of The Proving Ground – the University of South Carolina’s popular startup competition – were…

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

November 18, 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…

South Carolina Ports Authority container volume up seven percent

November 18, 2015

New economic study attributes 1 in 12 Midlands jobs to Port operations LEXINGTON, SC –  Today the South Carolina Ports Authority announced a fiscal year-to-date container volume increase of seven…

S.C. Businesses to Pay Lowest Federal Unemployment Taxes for 2015

November 18, 2015

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved giving the full 5.4 percent tax reduction on business federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) for 2015 to South Carolina businesses. This is in…

Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in leasing 1,952 SF of office/warehouse space in North Charleston, SC

November 17, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch, represented the Landlord, Northwoods Center Business Park, LLC, in the lease of 1,952 SF Office/Warehouse Space located at 2154 N. Center…

Wilkes Law Firm Attorney, J. Derham Cole, Jr., receives AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®

November 17, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – The Wilkes Law Firm announced that J. Derham Cole, Jr. has received the AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service.   Cole, who works in the…

St. Francis Foundation names Major Gift Officer

November 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Foundation, Inc. recently named Reed Cole as major gift officer.  Cole will be responsible for bringing gifts to the Bon Secours…

Alice Sargent joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

November 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Alice Sargent as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Alice joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in healthcare. Prior…

Boyce Duffie joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

November 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Boyce Duffie as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Duffie joins Coldwell Banker Caine with four years of real estate experience…

MetroConnects removes I/I in Taylors area

November 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  MetroConnects (Metro) announced the completion of the Piedmont Park Rehabilitation project.  This project area covers the Piedmont Park collection system in the Taylors area of the Pelham…

City of Columbia designated walk friendly community

November 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia has been designated as a Walk Friendly Community (WFC) by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Walk Friendly Communities is a national recognition…

Kevin Hall named President of Federal Services for OLH Inc.

November 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – OLH Inc., a leading project and construction management firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Hall as President of Federal Services for the company…

City Center Partnership celebrates 14th anniversary & announces new officers for 2016

November 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has appointed new officers for 2016. New officers include Chairman, Tripp Whitener of First Citizens Bank;…

EDTS names Tiffany McGuire, SPHR to head Human Resources Team

November 17, 2015

Tiffany McGuire, SPHR has been named Human Resources Manager at EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses. A…

City Center Partnership celebrates 14th anniversary & announces new officers for 2016

November 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has appointed new officers for 2016. New officers include Chairman, Tripp Whitener of First Citizens Bank;…

EDTS names Tiffany McGuire, SPHR to head Human Resources Team

November 17, 2015

Tiffany McGuire, SPHR has been named Human Resources Manager at EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses. A…

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…