Film Tourism: Sagacious Partner’s Science Cafe with Dr. Simon Hudson, October 20, 2015

October 20, 2015

Film Tourism: Sagacious Partner’s Science Cafe with Dr. Simon Hudson, October 20, 2015 Join us at Speakeasy for a free, engaging talk with a cold drink in a laidback environment…

NEW DATE: Band announcement for Famously Hot New Year set for Oct. 22, 2015, 11 a.m.

October 20, 2015

Bringing diverse communities together to celebrate a new year of strength and renewal – and to support S.C. Flood Relief Fund drive COLUMBIA, SC — Mayor Steve Benjamin and Famously…

Santee Cooper Board approves rooftop solar incentives

October 19, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper customers interested in purchasing or leasing rooftop solar panels or buying into a community solar program will benefit under a comprehensive incentive package approved…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces Kevin A. Shwedo as State Disaster Recovery Coordinator

October 19, 2015

 COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Kevin A. Shwedo, who has served as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles since 2011, as the State Disaster Recovery…

Robertson receives CAMS-Audit Anti-Money Laundering Advanced Certificate designation

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that Rebecca “Becky” Schauer Robertson of South State Bank has earned the Certified Advanced AML Audit Specialist (CAMS-Audit) credential from the Association of…

SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raises $4.6 million for two new land deals

October 19, 2015

  GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raised approximately $4.6 million for two land deals on behalf of Webb Creek Management Group, LLC, a Georgia-based firm that provides consultative services…

Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship practice underway

October 19, 2015

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Practice began this morning for the nearly 300 anglers that have made the trek to Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC for this week’s 2015 Ram American…

Tempus establishes South Carolina operation

October 19, 2015

  GREENVILLE, SC – Tempus, a worldwide leader in aviation solutions, announced today that it has established its corporate marketing and media department in Greenville. Located on the second floor…

ECG grads boast of 100 percent pass rate on certification exam

October 19, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – Recent graduates of Tri-County Technical College’s Electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as EKG, certificate class scored a 100 percent pass rate on the national Certified EKG Technicians exam.…

Greenlink hosts fare free Friday on Oct. 23, sponsored by Aloft Greenville Downtown

October 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Those who have never ridden a bus in Greenville County can give it a try for free on Fri., Oct. 23, when Greenlink presents Fare Free Friday, sponsored…

NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions

October 19, 2015

Leases Greenville, South Carolina:  Jon Good, SIOR of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, 200 Transit Drive, LLC, in the leasing of an 8,000 SF industrial property at 200 Transit…

Crawford Strategy expands team with new account coordinator

October 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full service marketing and communications firm, welcomes Anna Simmons to the agency as an account coordinator. Simmons, a graduate of Clemson University, has experience…

Capping banks’ size would hit consumers, Clemson study finds

October 19, 2015

By Rick Uhlmann, College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson CLEMSON, SC – As calls for shrinking the size of the nation’s largest banks continue following the 2007-08 economic meltdown, research…

Chappelle Broome to sit on National Airport Committee

October 19, 2015

CAYCE, SC – Chappelle Broome, Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s Director of Human Resources and DBE Liaison, has been elected to the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Human Resources Steering…

The Salvation Army opens flood relief center

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – As The Salvation Army begins a new phase of disaster relief, The Salvation Army has established a Flood Relief Center at 3400 Forest Drive in Columbia, SC 29016 (old…

Columbia Chamber hosts Richland County Business Recovery Center

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber will host representatives from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) until further notice in an effort to help business owners apply for Physical…

The Newberry Opera House to host South Carolina native JOSH TURNER Multi-platinum Country Artist

October 19, 2015

NEWBERRY, SC – Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more…

Enstar US establishes operations in Richland County

October 19, 2015

Company Acquires Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company,  Announces Expansion of Existing Richland County Operations   . COLUMBIA, SC – Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR), a company that specializes in…

Four Sowell Gray attorneys highlighted in Benchmark Litigation

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Benchmark Litigation, a definitive guide to the country’s leading lawyers and firms, has named Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, one of the top litigation firms in…

NAI Avant Brokers sale of newly constructed student housing at Clemson University

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC-  NAI Avant Senior Investment Broker, Dail Longaker, represented Pineherst, LLC in the sale of the recently developed Pineherst Student Apartments in Clemson, SC. The 96-bed, walk-to-campus development was 100%…

Gov. Nikki Haley to host Team South Carolina in Richland County on Tuesday

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley will visit Richland County on Tuesday, October 20, for the next Team South Carolina flood relief event. Team South Carolina in Richland County will…

Smart Driver Course for Seniors

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center and AARP are partnering to offer a Smart Driver Refresher Course for Seniors onThursday October 29, 12:30-5 pm at the Lourie Center.  This new…

LandTech announces exciting new “Green” community in Richland Northeast!

October 19, 2015

BLYTHEWOOD, SC – LandTech has acquired 26 acres located on Rimer Pond Road in northeast Richland County for the development of its new Coatbridge community.   The community is being…

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® celebrate a special 30th anniversary -The Hood Team – united in business and life

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS’®s, Danny and Karen Hood, of The Hood Team, top-producing independent sales associates at the Irmo/Lake Murray office, attended Coldwell Banker NRT LLC’s recent Celebration…

New website simplifies home buying for house hunters and mortgage seekers

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mortgages.com, a new free resource for house hunters, homeowners, and mortgage seekers, offers a variety of online tools for individuals and real estate professionals across the country…

Sparkleberry Country Fair donates $15,000 for teacher grants

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC —Sparkleberry Country Fair Chairman John Monroe recently presented a $15,000 check to district Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm. The check represents proceeds from the 2015 Sparkleberry Country Fair and…

The Auntie Karen Foundation announces its 14th anniversary and the 13th annual Young Entrepreneurs Conference

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – The Auntie Karen Foundation is proud to announce its 14th anniversary on October 31, 2015.  The foundation continues to be a beacon of the Columbia Metropolitan area and…

Nascar drivers Joey Logano, Jordan Anderson lend support for flood relief efforts in Columbia, SC

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – With the recent flooding events that took place throughout South Carolina, one of the most impacted areas came in the heart of the state’s capital city –…

Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Florence County

October 19, 2015

Company Investing More Than $15 Million in Solar Project FLORENCE, SC – Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has…

Two CCSD principals in top 10 to win $20,000 Best in Education Award

October 19, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – While they will have to wait until October 23, 2015 to know if they won, two CCSD principals are within striking distance of the Escalante-Gradillas Best in…

Collins & Lacy co-founder is honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work in Workers’ Compensation.…

Best of Philanthropy Award winners announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2015 Best of Philanthropy Awards on Thursday, November 5,…

The Insurance Source named Chamber Small Business of the Month

October 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for November 2015. The Insurance Source was founded by Guy Furay in 2005.…

Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event

October 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event later this month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, October 20 from 7:30 a.m.…

National leadership coach to address nonprofit teams in Greenville

October 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that 20-year organizational leadership veteran Patrick Jinks…

Best of Philanthropy Award winners announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2015 Best of Philanthropy Awards on Thursday, November 5,…

Collins & Lacy co-founder is honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work in Workers’ Compensation.…

Four Sowell Gray attorneys highlighted in Benchmark Litigation

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Benchmark Litigation, a definitive guide to the country’s leading lawyers and firms, has named Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, one of the top litigation firms in…

Riverfront Park to remain closed for repairs

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Riverfront Park, located at 312 Laurel Street, is temporarily closed to the public due to repairs that are needed after the October 2015 flood, the City of Columbia…

SCDOT maps out plan for repairing highway system

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has unveiled a plan to repair the highways and bridges in South Carolina. The list of repairs needed…

Richland County Vector Control spraying to control increased mosquito activity

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – This month’s historic flooding, paired with warm temperatures, has led to increased mosquito activity in some parts of Richland County. To combat the problem, Richland County Vector Control…

Wando instructor named SC Dance Educator of the Year

October 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Dance Association announced that for the second year in a row, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) teacher has been named the 2015 SC…

NAI Avant Brokers Industrial Sale in Columbia, SC

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, with the assistance of broker Lee Bussell and Lee Marsha, recently represented Aquatech Leasing, LLC in the sale of their…

Collins & Lacy Co-Founder honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work…

M. B. Kahn assists to eliminate water shortage for the City of Columbia

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Responding to the City of Columbia’s emergency call, M. B. Kahn Construction Co. mobilized to supply the manpower, equipment, and materials needed to maintain the city’s water…

Morton & Gettys’ Duncan appointed to cultural commission

October 16, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – James David Duncan, an attorney with Morton & Gettys, has been appointed to the York County Cultural and Heritage Commission. The commission oversees four facilities: Historic Brattonsville,…

NAI Avant Brokers Industrial Sale in Columbia, SC

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, with the assistance of broker Lee Bussell and Lee Marsha, recently represented Aquatech Leasing, LLC in the sale of their…

SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest; Deadline Extended to October 26

October 16, 2015

Seeking great ideas to help our #SCStrong community move forward   COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to move the Midlands forward via the $5,000 Ignite! 2015 Ideas…

North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce names Shafran Fields Sports and Group Tourism Manager

October 15, 2015

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced Shafran Fields as its new Sports and Group Tourism Manager. In his new position,…

Collins & Lacy Co-Founder honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work…