SCE&G Donates $100,000 to help low-income customers through Project Share

October 26, 2015

Company to match donations to Project Share during November and December   CAYCE, SC – To help further support customers in need,  SCE&G is contributing $100,000 to the South Carolina…

Soda City Market to bring its second annual OktoberFest to Main

October 26, 2015

Eins, Zwei, Drei: Bring on the Beer and Schnitzel   COLUMBIA, SC – Soda City Market has announced that it will hold its annual Soda City OktoberFest on Saturday, October 31…

Statement from superintendent of Richland School District Two regarding the incident at Spring Valley High School

October 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm’s statement regarding the incident at Spring Valley High School: Our District is deeply concerned about an incident that occurred at Spring Valley High…

A look at The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo

October 26, 2015

IRMO, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is a strong group of business professionals that are civic and community minded. Our weekly breakfast meetings allow us to enjoy…

Capital Angels To Host “How to Pitch Investors” Workshop During Global Entrepreneurship Week

October 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Please join the South Carolina Angel Network and Capital Angels during Global Entrepreneurship Week for a fun and informative “How to Pitch Investors” workshop. The event will…

Honda of Columbia Sponsors “Autos for Opportunities” Billboard Blitz

October 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Honda of Columbia is giving The Cooperative Ministry’s Autos for Opportunities program a huge boost. From now through the end of November, The Midlands car dealership is sponsoring…

NAI Avant Facilitates 135,675 Square Foot Office Building Sale in Columbia, SC

October 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Roger Winn, Jr., recently brokered the sale of ±135,675 square feet of office space known as Broad River Commons. This…

Police Department Recommends Safe Halloween Practices

October 26, 2015

Here are a few Safety Tips and Town Information from the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department to Remember: • The Town will be having its annual Halloween trick-or-treat activities on October 31,…

United Way of the Midlands requests volunteer data for federal disaster funding

October 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is asking for the community’s help in collecting volunteer-service data on behalf of Richland County and City of Columbia to help secure a…

NBSC to provide financial assistance to three organiations for flood recovery

October 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced that it will make a cash donation to the Low Country South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross, United…

NAI Avant represents purchaser in medical building condo sale in North Charleston, SC

October 23, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Senior Broker Robert King secured the sale of medical space located at 9295-C Medical Plaza Drive in North Charleston, SC. The building, previously owned by PR…

NAI Avant represents purchaser in medical building condo sale in North Charleston, SC

October 23, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Senior Broker Robert King secured the sale of medical space located at 9295-C Medical Plaza Drive in North Charleston, SC. The building, previously owned by PR…

Nupi Americas, Inc. establishing operations in Lowcountry 

October 22, 2015

Company Investing $4.9 Million to Establish a Warehousing and Distribution Facility in Hampton County   HAMPTON COUNTY, SC – Nupi Americas, Inc., a North American subsidiary of Nupi Industrie Italiane,…

Consumers’ Choice Health Insurance Company agrees to wind down its operations

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Consumers’ Choice Health Insurance Company (Consumers’ Choice) has agreed to a voluntary run-off and will not offer health insurance coverage in 2016. “This was a difficult decision…

Richland County First to grant tax extension in wake of natural disaster

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Richland County announced that the South Carolina Department of Revenue approved its plan to extend property tax payment deadlines (for non-vehicle taxes) an additional 30 days.…

Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. Dec. 31

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ms. Lauryn Hill, the music world icon and five time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, will headline the free Famously Hot New Year celebration in downtown Columbia, S.C. on December…

Communication Scholarship honors Eugenia McAlpine Lewis

October 22, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – Oct. 22, 2015 – The family of a trailblazing advocate for Coker College has established the Eugenia McAlpine Lewis Endowed Scholarship in Communications. Beth Stanzione, Lewis’ daughter,…

City of Columbia Municipal Election Tuesday, November 3, 2015

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Elections & Voter Registration Office will open for absentee voting onSaturday, October 24, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 2020 Hampton Street.…

Additional disaster recovery center opens in Calhoun County to help South Carolina flood survivors

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A new disaster recovery center is open in St. Matthews to help South Carolina flood survivors. This Calhoun County center is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM…

South State Bank announces Disaster Recovery Loan programs

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the recent floods in South Carolina, South State Bank has developed disaster recovery loan programs to provide relief to individuals who live in the communities…

Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…

Mayor Steve Benjamin endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference in front of Columbia City Hall, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin formally endorsed local non-profit leader Andy Smith for the Councilmember at-large seat in…

Rogers Lewis Attorneys Walker, Blake and McCants Named to 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands

October 22, 2015

Three attorneys at Rogers Lewis Law Firm have been named to Columbia Business Monthly 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Shaun Blake, John McCants and Drew Walker have been recognized…

NAI Avant facilitates sale of industrial building in Cayce, SC

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently sold a ±8,400 industrial facility in the heart of Cayce’s warehouse district. The building, 1139 Walter Price Drive, sits on…

Gary C. Davis designated A “Premier Advisor” by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

October 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated Gary C. Davis, Managing Director, as a member of the firm’s Premier Advisors Program, a distinction…

Winners announced in the inaugural Reedy Reels Film Festival

October 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Four films were honored at the inaugural Reedy Reels Film Festival over the weekend at CU-ICAR. In the Documentary category, “Naleena” by Luigi Storto of Teramo, Italy…

Greater Lexington Chamber CEO Randy Halfacre to Retire

October 22, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today that President and CEO Randy Halfacre has decided to retire effective at the end of the year. Halfacre’s…

Vista Neighborhood Association to Host City Council Candidate Forum

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Vista Neighborhood Association will host a city council candidate forum for at-large candidates in the Nov. 3 election at City Club at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,…

Rooftop Rhythms set to honor officer Greg Alia, Oct. 29

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Rooftop Rhythms, hosted by the City of Forest Acres, the popular, free neighborhood event, offering local food and local businesses celebrating the City of Forest Acres, will take…

S&R Storage Buildings to better serve customers with U-Haul

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that S&R Storage Buildings has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community.…

NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2015, Columbia, SC

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the top producers for the third quarter of 2015 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior broker…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces next Department of Transportation Secretary

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Christy Hall as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). “Many of you know Christy Hall – she has been…

Riley Institute announces 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley Excellence Award

October 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – A program aimed at attracting the best and brightest South Carolina students to teaching has won the 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. Furman…

Greater Lexington Chamber CEO Randy Halfacre to Retire

October 22, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today that President and CEO Randy Halfacre has decided to retire effective at the end of the year. Halfacre’s…

Mayor Steve Benjamin endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference in front of Columbia City Hall, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin formally endorsed local non-profit leader Andy Smith for the Councilmember at-large seat in…

NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2015, Columbia, SC

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the top producers for the third quarter of 2015 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior broker…

NAI Avant facilitates sale of industrial building in Cayce, SC

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently sold a ±8,400 industrial facility in the heart of Cayce’s warehouse district. The building, 1139 Walter Price Drive, sits on…

Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…

Rogers Lewis Attorneys Walker, Blake and McCants Named to 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands

October 22, 2015

Three attorneys at Rogers Lewis Law Firm have been named to Columbia Business Monthly 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Shaun Blake, John McCants and Drew Walker have been recognized…

Rooftop Rhythms set to honor officer Greg Alia, Oct. 29

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Rooftop Rhythms, hosted by the City of Forest Acres, the popular, free neighborhood event, offering local food and local businesses celebrating the City of Forest Acres, will take…

Vista Neighborhood Association to Host City Council Candidate Forum

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Vista Neighborhood Association will host a city council candidate forum for at-large candidates in the Nov. 3 election at City Club at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,…

Lexington Medical Center announces new leadership team

October 21, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce three new leadership positions at the hospital. Lexington Medical Center has named Melinda Kruzner as Executive Vice President, Roger Sipe…

The Governor’s School for Science and Math announces new president

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) welcomes its newest president in the School’s 28-year history, Dr. Hector E. Flores. Dean of Graduate studies…

SCPA achieves first quarter TEU growth of nearly 10 percent

October 21, 2015

New economic study attributes 1 in 8 Upstate South Carolina jobs to Port operations   CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) saw strong container volume growth during the…

Jerome Moisan joins Blackbaud’s executive leadership team as International Business Unit President

October 21, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB), the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, announced Jerome Moisan has joined the company’s Executive Leadership Team as president of…

Yandle elected President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Eddie Yandle of Executive Construction Homes, Inc. was elected as 2016 President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA), formerly the Home Builders Association…

EdVenture to host 50th anniversary celebration of Head Start

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to host the 50th anniversary celebration of Head Start on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  EdVenture will provide…

Iconic King and Calhoun Redevelopment 100% leased, NAI Avant represents landlord in Downtown Charleston, SC

October 21, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that the King and Calhoun redevelopment is 100% leased with three tenants open for business and two more set to open in…

Courtnay Thompson named Director of Plan Operations and Administration at Select Health of South Carolina

October 21, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina announced today that it has appointed Courtnay Thompson as Director of Plan Operations and Administration. Thompson, a registered nurse who began her…

USC Dance Company rises to the challenge of staging classic ballet Sylvia in Fall Concert

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The UofSC Dance Company will take on a mix of beloved classics and expressive new works in its Fall concert, On Pointe, November 12-13 at the Koger…