Campaign Launches to Preserve Daufuskie Island Gullah Home Places

April 8, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC — Daufuskie Endangered Places Program (DEPP), an initiative to preserve the original Gullah-built dwellings on Daufuskie Island, S.C., is launching a fundraising campaign via GoFundMe to continue its work of restoring…

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Priority One Security Teams With Connor Shaw

April 8, 2015

Company’s first-ever ambassador a win/win partnership COLUMBIA, SC – Priority One Security is excited to announce its newest partnership with Connor Shaw. Shaw attended the University of South Carolina where he…

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SC BlueCross Wants You to ‘Show Us Your Shoefie’

April 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is launching this year’s LiveLifeBlueSM photo contest with a challenge to South Carolina residents to submit a “shoefie” illustrating the foot attire…

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Sonoco Honored With Awards for Outstanding Merchandising Achievement

April 8, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has announced that its display and packaging division won four awards at the Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) 56th…

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NAI Avant Facilitates ±2,767 SF Lease at 3 Richland Medical Park, Columbia, SC

April 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokerage associate Peyton Bryant represented Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG) in a five year lease at 3 Richland Medical Park in Columbia, SC.  PREG specializes in…

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Graydon Thompson CPAs Names Michael Twomey as Senior Tax Manager

April 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm designed to offer individuals and organizations across the Carolinas a high-expertise, high-touch alternative to other accounting and consulting firms in…

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Graydon Thompson CPAs Names Michael Twomey as Senior Tax Manager

April 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm designed to offer individuals and organizations across the Carolinas a high-expertise, high-touch alternative to other accounting and consulting firms…

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Graydon Thompson CPAs Names Michael Twomey as Senior Tax Manager

April 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm designed to offer individuals and organizations across the Carolinas a high-expertise, high-touch alternative to other accounting and consulting firms…

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Pay Raises for More Than 13,000 Walmart Associates in South Carolina Go Into Effect This Week

April 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – As part of Walmart’s additional $1 billion investment in its workers this year, Walmart is giving pay raises to 13,186 associates in South Carolina for the pay period…

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Seasons of the South – The Original Home Grown Musical and Storytelling Show and Fine Art Photography Exhibition

April 8, 2015

CAMDEN, SC—The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) presents the second annual performance of Seasons of the South – The Original Home Grown Musical and Storytelling Show, written by…

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The Pops Series: At the Movies with the SC Philharmonic at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, April 11, 2015

April 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Slip into the scenes of Old Hollywood with At the Movies, a family-friendly evening filled with unforgettable movie scores and soundtracks from your movie house favorites, performed by…

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The Cliffs Introduces Dockside, New Waterfront Properties at Keowee Springs

April 7, 2015

Unveiling Weekend planned for May LAKE KEOWEE, SC – The Cliffs announced today the release of a new collection of lakefront property available this May. Dockside at The Cliffs at Keowee…

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Thomas W. Epting Awarded Meritorious Service Medal By Air Force JAG

April 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that attorney Thomas W. Epting has been awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters for outstanding service to the…

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The Humanities Council SC Awards Grant for Black Lives Matter Speaker Series at USC Upstate

April 7, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – An $8,000 grant from The Humanities Council SC is assisting The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate to host a…

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Three New Agents Join The Pelham Road Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

April 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of three new Sales Associates to its Pelham Road office. Sherrie Wile, Jeffrey Shepherd and Anna Shepherd join the…

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Rionne Ridgeway takes on new role as the Greenville Chamber’s Investor Relations Specialist

April 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Rionne Ridgeway has taken on the new position of Investor Relations Specialist. Rionne previously served the Chamber in business development, and now takes on…

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Hood Construction Welcomes a New Business Development Partner

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Hood Construction welcomes Beverly Frost to our Business Development team.  Beverly joined Hood Construction Company in March 2015, bringing with her over 20 years of sales and business…

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High School Student Recognized For 10 Years of Volunteer Service and Junior Achievement Involvement

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Being a student in Junior Achievement since 2nd grade, Alden Brinkley, now a senior at Dutch Fork High School, will be recognized for his dedication to the…

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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors Earns Two AIA South Carolina Design Awards

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned two design awards from The South Carolina Chapter of the American…

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McDaniel becomes a member at Callison Tighe

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Kathleen McDaniel, an attorney with Callison Tighe since 2007, has become the firm’s newest member. McDaniel focuses her practice on government and administrative law as well maintaining…

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Walmart Launches Spring Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

April 7, 2015

Inviting Customers to Join the Fight Against Hunger in Three Simple Ways Walmart and six suppliers aim to donate enough to help Feeding America secure 75 million meals for affiliate…

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Indie Swamp-Rock Band The Weeks to Headline 36|86 “Southern Series” Party

April 7, 2015

At ConvergeSE Conference on April 15, 7:30pm COLUMBIA, SC – Mississippi swamp-stomp band The Weeks will headline LaunchTN’s 36|86 Southern Series event, hosted in partnership with ConvergeSE on Wednesday, April…

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Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® Acquired by NRT

April 7, 2015

Nation’s Largest Residential Brokerage Significantly Expands Presence in Texas; Enters the Carolinas and Florida’s Gulf Coast; Welcomes 2,000 Affiliated Agents and 60 Offices Under the Coldwell Banker Banner COLUMBIA, SC…

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Caldwell Commercial Retail Lease

April 7, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Kiawah Fine Jewelry, in the lease of 1,200 SF retail space at 920 Houston Northcutt Boulevard. Carl Michael Harrison…

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Caldwell Commercial Office Lease – Aviation Business Park

April 7, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease renewal of 11,187 SF office/flex space at 5955 Core Road in North…

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Inbra Indústrias Químicas, Ltda. Establishing Orangeburg County Manufacturing Facility

April 7, 2015

Brazilian Company Investing $7.7 Million to Establish its First International Operations ORANGEBURG, SC – A Brazilian company that specializes in the production of plastic and rubber additives is opening a new…

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Volunteers across the Midlands to Participate in Volunteer Day on April 11

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands will host a Day of Action on Saturday, April 11 to kick off National Volunteer Week, which will run through April 18.…

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Neighborhoods Spanning the Midlands represented at Columbia Open Studios, April 11-12, 2015

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Open Studios, the citywide, self-led driving tour, is this weekend! Artists spanning the metro area will be opening their doors for you, free of charge, Saturday,…

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Neighborhoods Spanning the Midlands represented at Columbia Open Studios, April 11-12, 2015

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Open Studios, the citywide, self-led driving tour, is this weekend! Artists spanning the metro area will be opening their doors for you, free of charge, Saturday,…

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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors Earns Two AIA South Carolina Design Awards

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned two design awards from The South Carolina Chapter of the American…

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Walmart Launches Spring Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

April 7, 2015

Inviting Customers to Join the Fight Against Hunger in Three Simple Ways Walmart and six suppliers aim to donate enough to help Feeding America secure 75 million meals for affiliate…

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1 Million Cups Columbia, SC Celebrates One Year of Educating and Connecting Entrepreneurs

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Columbia celebrated its one-year anniversary of hosting 1 Million Cups, a weekly program to help educate, engage and connect local entrepreneurs. A standing-room only group of innovators,…

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Indie Swamp-Rock Band The Weeks to Headline 36|86 “Southern Series” Party

April 7, 2015

At ConvergeSE Conference on April 15, 7:30pm COLUMBIA, SC – Mississippi swamp-stomp band The Weeks will headline LaunchTN’s 36|86 Southern Series event, hosted in partnership with ConvergeSE on Wednesday, April…

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McDaniel becomes a member at Callison Tighe

April 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Kathleen McDaniel, an attorney with Callison Tighe since 2007, has become the firm’s newest member. McDaniel focuses her practice on government and administrative law as well maintaining…

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Nine Agents from William Means Team Honored with Realtors of Distinction Awards

April 6, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Agents from William Means Real Estate received the 2014 Realtors of Distinction Award from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors earlier this month. The award recognizes the…

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Top Ten Finalists for 2015-16 GCS Teacher of the Year

April 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Ten finalists have been selected in the 2015-16 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year program. They are, in alphabetical order: Alice Bradley, Seventh Grade Language Arts,…

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Lincoln Harris’ Charleston Office Expands, Moves to Bank of America Building

April 6, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lincoln Harris’ Charleston office has relocated to the Bank of America building, located at 200 Meeting St. The firm’s new office totals 2,844 square feet. “We are excited…

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Greenville Water to Support Upstate Forever’s “Reconnecting People To Rivers” Initiative

April 6, 2015

Grant funds and in-kind assistance to help promote river recreation and water quality monitoring   GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever is pleased to announce that Greenville Water will support the…

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Area Lions clubs donate almost $60,000 in new technology to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind

April 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Area Lions clubs have donated almost $60,000 in new technology to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The equipment will be used to increase…

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1 Million Cups Columbia, SC Celebrates One Year of Educating and Connecting Entrepreneurs

April 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Columbia celebrated its one-year anniversary of hosting 1 Million Cups, a weekly program to help educate, engage and connect local entrepreneurs. A standing-room only group of innovators,…

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Clemson to unveil its concept vehicle at GM world headquarters

April 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC — It is not every day that a university can unveil its product at the world headquarters of a company ranked seventh on Fortune 500 2014, but Clemson…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation Reveals List of More Than 250 Local Nonprofit Organizations

April 6, 2015

Who’s Participating in Midlands Gives on May 5, 2015? COLUMBIA, SC – More than 250 nonprofit organizations are preparing for one of the largest local charitable events of the year, Midlands…

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District accepting nominations for Richland One Hall of Fame

April 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One is accepting nominations for its 2015 Hall of Fame induction class. Persons, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the school district, their…

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SBA Administrator Honors Nation’s Top Small Businesses

April 6, 2015

National Winner to be formally recognized in Washington, D.C., May 8   COLUMBIA, SC – Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced today this year’s Small…

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Prestige Appliance And Appliance Professional Forge Appliance Service Partnership for Columbia, S.C. Market

April 6, 2015

Appliance Professional, LLC of West Columbia, SC will serve as the Exclusive Service Provider for Prestige Appliance in Columbia, SC and the surrounding area.  . AIKEN, SC — Prestige Appliance, headquartered…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $1,863,811.30 in Grants in 2014

April 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $1,863,811.30 to grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has…

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Richland County Month in Review: March

April 6, 2015

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in March: Paige Greene, executive director of Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), was named the recipient of the Kappa Alpha…

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POSSCON returns to Columbia

April 6, 2015

Technologists from across the region expected in the Vista COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Vista is preparing to play host to more than 600 technologists from across the Southeast. The Palmetto Open…

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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Announces Walk a Mile Grand Marshal and Community Partner Awards

April 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC—Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands announced the 2015 Walk a Mile in Their Shoes Grand Marshal and the recipients of the 2015 Community Partner Awards. This year Connor…

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Boyer Construction hires new Director of Business Development

April 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Boyer Commercial Construction announced today that Dale S. Ness, Jr. has the joined the firm to further develop Boyer Construction’s growth in South Carolina and expand their…

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