Avison Young Industrial Lease – 2300 Clement Ferry Road

November 4, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Cainhoy, LLC in the lease extension of 6,180 SF office/warehouse building…

Avison Young Industrial Lease – 2652 Bonds Avenue

November 4, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented 2652 Bonds Avenue, LLC in the leasing of 3,000 SF…

Creative Builders, Inc. hires project foreman

November 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. announced the addition of Jason Norris to the company as a Project Foreman.  Jason has 23 years of varied experience in the construction industry.…

Richland County Council is engaging citizens in shaping local government policies

November 4, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC— Richland County Council provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourages its members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of the…

Citizens urged to report flood-exposed archaeological and paleontological sites

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The recent historic flooding in South Carolina may have exposed archaeological and paleontological sites. The South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) at the University of…

Quackenbush Architects’ Robyn Fisher selected for Leadership Columbia 2015-2016 Class, Named Midlands Director for SC American Institute of Architects

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Robyn Fisher, architect at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently selected to join Leadership Columbia Class of 2016. Fisher is one of 59 emerging and existing leaders…

Midlands organizations partner to honor and assist homeless Veterans

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – United Way of the Midlands, Dorn VA Medical Center (VA) and Transitions will host SC Stand Down, an event to honor homeless Veterans, on Friday, Nov. 6…

Midlands area Treasured Trees Program 2015 accepting nominations

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nominations are now being accepted for the Treasured Trees Program. The Treasured Trees Program seeks to document and preserve trees that have significant value to the greater…

City of Columbia’s Main Street ICE opens Thanksgiving Day

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Grab your family and friends, and head down to Boyd Plaza for the opening day of Main Street ICE! The City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink,…

InnovateHER: City’s Call for Entries

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), in partnership with Columbia College, USC-Columbia Technology Incubator, and SC Women’s Business Center, is calling for entries for the 2016…

Red Ventures breaking ground on $90 million campus expansion in Lancaster County

November 4, 2015

Investment expected to create 1,500 new jobs    LANCASTER, SC – Red Ventures, a technology-enabled sales and digital marketing company, has broken ground on the expansion of its existing Lancaster County…

Benefitfocus announces third quarter 2015 financial results

November 4, 2015

Total Revenue of $45.4 Million Grew 33% Year-Over-Year   CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ:BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, announced its third quarter 2015 financial results. “Benefitfocus reported…

Gabriel Builders wins two Pinnacle Awards

November 4, 2015

Builder earns eighth Pinnacle Award since 2008   GREENVILLE, SC – The Homebuilders Association of South Carolina recently honored Gabriel Builders as a 2015 Pinnacle Awards Best of Construction winner.…

Call for Artists: 701 Center for Contemporary Art Seeks Artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016, Deadline Friday, December 18

November 4, 2015

Early bird deadline Dec. 1 for discounted registration fee COLUMBIA, SC – Visual artists in Richland and Lexington Counties can now register to participate in Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701…

Two CCSD schools get $25,000 infusion to support programs

November 4, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to the generous support of the InterTech Group and Anita Zucker, two Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools will each get a $25,000 boost to specific…

Reinicke Athens expanding its new Laurens County operations

November 4, 2015

Company planning to invest an additional $5.5 million in new facility    LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Reinicke Athens, Inc. (RAI), a Georgia-based leading industrial contractor, is planning to invest an…

Rawle Murdy promotes Jeff Webster to Vice President and Kate Daughtry to Associate Creative Director

November 4, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Rawle Murdy, an integrated branding agency, announced the promotions of two team members. Jeff Webster was elevated to Vice President and Kate Daughtry is now an Associate…

The Cooperative Ministry Receives Multi-Year VITA Grant

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  For the first time ever, The Cooperative Ministry has been awarded a multi-year VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) IRS grant. “This is a big deal because this is…

Walmart hires more than 2,751 U.S. Veterans in S.C. since launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced today that it has hired more than 2,751 veterans across South Carolina since the launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May of 2013,…

Moore Taylor’s S. Jahue Moore named Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year

November 4, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that S. Jahue (Jake) Moore has been named Greater West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year for his commitment to…

Columbia Fisher & Phillips office receives top Labor & Employment Law rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips announced today that it has received “Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings” for its Employment Law Management, Labor Law Management, ERISA Litigation,…

Providence Hospitals receives 5 MacCom awards

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has received five 2015 MarCom Awards in the annual international competition for marketing and communication Professionals. The contest evaluates…

Complete Public Relations to present social media best practices at ReFrame Conference

November 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations is a featured presenter on social media ethics and best practices at the 2015 ReFrame Conference, an annual event which brings together home building…

SYNNEX Corporation named Symantec North American Distributor of the Year 2015

November 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading Technology Solutions distributor, today announced that it has been named North American Distributor of the Year 2015 by Symantec Corp. at its…

IABC honors Complete Public Relations with two awards

November 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations received two IABC SC Palmetto Awards this week honoring its outstanding media relations work. Complete Public Relations earned an Award of Excellence for its…

SC BlueChoice names Lloyd Kapp medical director

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Lloyd M. Kapp Jr., M.D., has been named medical director for BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina. Kapp will have substantial involvement in strategic issues, such as organizational direction,…

The Cooperative Ministry Receives Multi-Year VITA Grant

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  For the first time ever, The Cooperative Ministry has been awarded a multi-year VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) IRS grant. “This is a big deal because this is…

Walmart hires more than 2,751 U.S. Veterans in S.C. since launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced today that it has hired more than 2,751 veterans across South Carolina since the launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May of 2013,…

Benedict Cumberbatch leads new generation of theatre makers in Hamlet screening

November 4, 2015

Midlands viewers experience National Theatre Live screening of Shakespearean play with exciting new energy   COLUMBIA, SC – Emmy Award®-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch makes his encore appearance on the big…

Call for Artists: 701 Center for Contemporary Art Seeks Artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016, Deadline Friday, December 18

November 4, 2015

Early bird deadline Dec. 1 for discounted registration fee COLUMBIA, SC – Visual artists in Richland and Lexington Counties can now register to participate in Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701…

Columbia Fisher & Phillips office receives top Labor & Employment Law rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips announced today that it has received “Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings” for its Employment Law Management, Labor Law Management, ERISA Litigation,…

Moore Taylor’s S. Jahue Moore named Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year

November 4, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that S. Jahue (Jake) Moore has been named Greater West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year for his commitment to…

Providence Hospitals receives 5 MacCom awards

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has received five 2015 MarCom Awards in the annual international competition for marketing and communication Professionals. The contest evaluates…

Robert Green joins Smith Moore Leatherwood

November 3, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Green to the firm’s transportation practice in the Greenville office. Green’s practice will be primarily focused on…

Palmetto Engineering expanding Upstate operations

November 3, 2015

Company Investing $1.2 Million To Establish New Anderson County Facility   UPSTATE, SC – Palmetto Engineering, a firm that specializes in telecommunications engineering, industrial electrical engineering and GIS telecommunications software,…

Benedict Cumberbatch leads new generation of theatre makers in Hamlet screening

November 3, 2015

Midlands viewers experience National Theatre Live screening of Shakespearean play with exciting new energy   COLUMBIA, SC – Emmy Award®-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch makes his encore appearance on the big…

One Columbia Board announces recipient of 2015 Stephen Morrison Visionary Award

November 3, 2015

One Columbia for Arts and History Recognizes William Starrett with 2015 Award   COLUMBIA, SC – One Columbia for Arts and History is proud to announce Mr. William Starrett, executive…

CBRE arranges sale of 27.4 acres in the Charleston Tradeport

November 3, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC  – CBRE announced the recent sale of 27.4 acres at 164 Spring Grove in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The property is part of the Charleston Tradeport, a 433-plus…

Greenville Technical College students and faculty capture awards at SCADE Conference

November 3, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) students and faculty captured top awards at the South Carolina Association for Developmental Education (SCADE) Conference held October 16 in Columbia, SC. The…

Diverse group discusses need for responsible Atlantic offshore energy development

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Today, Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) hosted the 2015 Atlantic Energy Forum in Columbia, South Carolina, featuring Abigail Ross Hopper, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management…

EdVenture’s Halloween Happening sets record attendance at museum

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum welcomed a record breaking number of guests on Saturday, Oct. 31 during EdVenture’s Halloween Happening.  In only four hours, the museum   served 3,175 guests for an…

SCRA announces true and fair 2015 audit results

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA today announced results from its Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 annual public audit. For the 32nd consecutive year, SCRA received an unmodified opinion on its financial report…

Colonial Life once again named top benefits partner in national awards

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company once again has been named the top benefits carrier by brokers across the country. In the 2015 Benefits Selling Readers’ Choice Awards,…

Lyn Long recognized for community service, character essay contest

November 3, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – Mayor Skip Wilson proclaimed Tuesday, November 3 “Lyn Long Day in Chapin” this morning at the monthly meeting of the Chapin Woman’s Club at the Chapin Branch…

Lisa Cox of Spartanburg selected as Travelocity Travel for Good® voluntourism award recipient

November 3, 2015

Cox Will Travel to Portland to Participate in World Parkinson Congress SPARTANBURG, SC – Committed to making the world a better place one trip at a time, Travelocity® selected Lisa…

The McKay Firm selected as Best Law Firm in America for 2016

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. announced that the firm has again received recognition in U.S News and World Report’s “Best Law Firms” 2016. The publication is…

NBSC names Preston to local Board of Directors

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Tommy Preston, Jr. to its South Carolina Local Board of Directors. Preston is Director of National Strategy…

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community wins national innovation award

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is pleased to announce it has been honored with the LeadingAge 2015 Innovation in Care and Services Award. LeadingAge is a national…

Precision Metal Fabricators expanding Barnwell County operations

November 3, 2015

Company Investing $500,000 To Relocate To A Larger Facility In Williston, S.C. WILLISTON, SC – Precision Metal Fabricators, Inc., a firm that specializes in the manufacturing of metal and fabricated…

Roaring Twenties themed restaurant opens in Columbia

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Empire Supper Club and Lounge, a twenties themed restaurant, has opened at 920 Lady St, in the Vista. Empire offers exotic tapas, vintage drink menu, Gatsby décor, flapper…