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…

Collins & Lacy, P.C. wins Award of Excellence in statewide communications awards program

November 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Collins & Lacy, P.C.  marketing team received an Award of Excellence during the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC-South Carolina) Annual Palmetto Awards ceremony. The awards…

‘Flood to future’ focus of 35th Annual Economic Outlook Conference

November 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – What does the 2016 economy portend for South Carolina, a state recovering from historic flooding, preparing for first-in- the-south presidential primaries and grappling with a future where…

Auditions Announced for “Little Shop of Horrors”

November 12, 2015

CAMDEN, SC – Camden Community Theatre, an affiliate member of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will hold auditions for the hit musical Little Shop of Horrors on November…

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…

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo hosts the director of Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens Satch Krantz

November 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club was excited to host the Director of Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens Satch Krantz at our meeting on November 11, 2015. Satch…

Girl Scouts preparing for January cookie sales

November 11, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is preparing for its annual cookie sales program.  This is the largest girl-led business in the country and…

United Community Banks, Inc. announces election of Kenneth L. Daniels to its Board of Directors

November 11, 2015

UPSTATE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. announced that Kenneth L. Daniels has been elected to the boards of directors of United Community Banks, Inc. and its subsidiary, United Community Bank.…

Ten locations for public art installations selected

November 11, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Mayor Junie White announced all 10 neighborhoods that applied to take part in Seeing Spartanburg In A New Light have been selected to participate in the…

Strong community partners Sam Carbis Solutions Group, Smithfield make speed & feed bbq cook-off and car show a success

November 11, 2015

DARLINGTON, SC – Entering its third year, the Speed & Feed BBQ Cook-Off and Car Show, scheduled for Nov. 13-14, 2015, has grown into a family fun event thanks in part…

Author Luncheon with award-winning writer James Scott discussing his latest page-turner “Target Tokyo” Friday, Nov. 20

November 11, 2015

On Friday, November 20th at noon for Blue Bicycle Books Charleston Author Series luncheon at Halls Chophouse award-winning author and investigative reporter James M. Scott will be discussing his latest book,Target Tokyo, a…

City receives IABC SC Palmetto Award

November 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia’s Public and Media Relations Department was awarded the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) SC Palmetto Award for their #LoveColumbia Photo Challenge initiative. IABC…

Akira Jacobs named 2015 CUaware Protégé Competition winner

November 11, 2015

N. CHARLESTON, SC – Akira Jacobs, a benefits coordinator for South Carolina Financial Solutions, was named winner of the 2015 CUaware Protégé Competition, highlighting rising industry professionals, age 35 and under.…

SC Blues Health coach training program earns national accreditation

November 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The National Consortium for Credentialing Health and Wellness Coaches has accredited the programs used by BlueCross®BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina to train…

OLH INC. forms new company, Juno Management Professionals, INC.

November 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Board of Directors of OLH Inc. (OLH), a leading project and construction management firm, today announces the formation of a new company, Juno Management Professionals, Inc.…

Record launches for SafeStop – Leading school bus tracking app adding vehicles in five states this month

November 11, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – SafeStop, the original mobile app that connects parents and school officials to the vehicles transporting their students, has announced an additional 250 school vehicles in five states are launching service in…