Midlands’ Central Location to Help Grow Industrial Market

October 28, 2015

Colliers International | South Carolina Research & Forecast Report Columbia | Industrial Q3 2015   Key Takeaways The industrial market in Columbia, SC and the surrounding Midlands area continues to…

NBSC voted best bank in Columbia, SC

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Readers of The State have voted NBSC Columbia’s best bank. The State’s Best 2015 winners were selected from dozens of businesses nominated and voted on by readers in…

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

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. –  A disaster recovery center is open in Walterboro to help South Carolina flood survivors. This Colleton County center is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday. It…

Richland County officials to travel to Nashville to gather flood-related lessons

October 28, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – A small contingent of Richland County Council and County management will travel to Nashville today to meet with officials who helped the Tennessee city rebound from the…

SC Oyster Festival set to celebrate 20 years of shucking

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Liquid Assets will host the 20th Annual South Carolina Oyster Festival, Sunday, November 22 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion. “This year, a portion of…

29 Counties declared Primary Natural Disaster Areas By U.S. Department of Agriculture

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced that United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has issued a disaster designation for counties in South Carolina that suffered damage…

Public and Individual Assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Greenville and Spartanburg Counties were approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses from the flood to apply for assistance. Assistance…

Lexington County Councilman Ned Tolar to hold Constituent Service Night

October 28, 2015

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – Lexington County Councilman Ned Tolar will hold a special Constituent Service Night tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 28.) It will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm…

Charleston School of Law to induct J. Edward Bell III as President

October 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law will induct James Edward (Ed) Bell III as president and managing partner of the school at a Thursday ceremony at the offices…

Greenville Technical College partners with Upstate Warrior Solution to host veterans education and career resource event

October 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College and Upstate Warrior Solution will host INFILTRATE on November 5, 2015, to provide veterans and their spouses the opportunity to learn about local resources…

Zipit Wireless expands executive team with new Vice President of Enterprise Sales

October 28, 2015

Experienced sales leader hired to meet increased demand for critical communications solution GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless announced that Ken Olivolo has been appointed as Vice President of Enterprise Sales.…

Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Named to 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Five Fisher & Phillips attorneys from the firm’s Columbia, S.C. office have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elites of the Midlands. The Fisher &…

Deadline extended to Nov. 2: SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest

October 28, 2015

Seeking great ideas to contribute to the landscape of our #SCStrong community COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to contribute to the new #SCStrong landscape of our resilient region via…

Don’t risk it this flu season – flu and people with disabilities

October 28, 2015

Don’t Risk it This Flu Season People with Disabilities at Higher Risk for Flu Getting the flu can be an unpleasant event for even the most stoic among us. But,…

Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Named to 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Five Fisher & Phillips attorneys from the firm’s Columbia, S.C. office have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elites of the Midlands. The Fisher &…

MV Commercial Construction receives Diamond Award

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MV Commercial Construction has been recognized as a Diamond Award recipient for the fourth year in a row by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as part…

NAI Avant welcomes new marketing and public relations director Mary Quinn O’Connor

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  NAI Avant announced the hiring of Mary Quinn O’Connor as the new Marketing and Public Relations Director. Before starting with NAI Avant, she previously served as a live…

Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria’s grand opening set for Friday, October 30th

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria is opening its first East Coast location at 1202 Main Street in downtown, Columbia, SC. This will be the restaurant’s third location in the United…

Resource Financial Services makes smooth, speedy transition to TRID loans

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Resource Financial Services, a privately owned mortgage banker headquartered in Columbia, SC, serving SC, NC and GA, successfully closed their first post-TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) loan on…

Two McKay firm attorneys earn CCP designation

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. announced that two of their attorneys, Brandon Jones and James E. L. “Eddie” Fickling have completed the necessary courses to earn…

Greenville Memorial Hospital wins Consumer Choice Award

October 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The National Research Corporation has honored Greenville Memorial Hospital with its 2015/2016 Consumer Choice Award. This marks the 20th straight year that Greenville Memorial Hospital has won…

Melinda Davis Lux elected member of the American Law Institute

October 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Melinda Davis Lux, a shareholder of Wyche, P.A., has been elected a member of the prestigious American Law Institute, a national organization comprising outstanding judges, lawyers, and…

United Community Bank announced as presenting sponsor for Greenville Tech Foundation Workforce Development Salute

October 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Greenville Tech Foundation announced today that United Community Bank will be the presenting sponsor for the upcoming Workforce Development Salute. The Foundation will host internationally renowned automotive…

Rebuild Upstate brings on AmeriCorps VISTA worker

October 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Kristen Knight to its team via the AmericaCorps Vista program. A Florida native, Knight is a graduate of the University of Central Florida…

The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes new communications officer

October 27, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – After an extensive search for a talented and energetic communications professional, The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce that Caroline Goodman will be joining the Foundation…

MV Commercial Construction receives Diamond Award

October 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MV Commercial Construction has been recognized as a Diamond Award recipient for the fourth year in a row by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as part…

Deadline extended to Nov. 2: SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest

October 27, 2015

Seeking great ideas to contribute to the landscape of our #SCStrong community COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to contribute to the new #SCStrong landscape of our resilient region via…

Resource Financial Services makes smooth, speedy transition to TRID loans

October 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Resource Financial Services, a privately owned mortgage banker headquartered in Columbia, SC, serving SC, NC and GA, successfully closed their first post-TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) loan on…

Two McKay firm attorneys earn CCP designation

October 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. announced that two of their attorneys, Brandon Jones and James E. L. “Eddie” Fickling have completed the necessary courses to earn…

Skip Hardin joins McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley

October 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. is once again growing; and announced the addition of C. E. “Skip” Hardin as the newest attorney to join the law…

NAI Avant closes Devine Street office building sale in Columbia, SC

October 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, represented the buyer in the sale of ±4000 square feet of office space near downtown Columbia, SC. Built in 1986, the…

Walmart to hire more than 1,200 seasonal associates in South Carolina for upcoming holiday season

October 27, 2015

SOUTH CAROLINA  – Walmart today announced it anticipates hiring about 1,200 associates in South Carolina for the upcoming holiday season. In addition to offering a chance to earn extra money…

Tricks or Treats: Human Resources Challenges Ahead

October 27, 2015

Nexsen Pruet Employment Law Update for October 2015   Halloween is traditionally a time for “trick or treating.” For human resource professionals, many days can be Halloween-like, filled with unexpected…

NAI Avant closes Devine Street office building sale in Columbia, SC

October 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, represented the buyer in the sale of ±4000 square feet of office space near downtown Columbia, SC. Built in 1986, the…

Skip Hardin joins McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley

October 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. is once again growing; and announced the addition of C. E. “Skip” Hardin as the newest attorney to join the law…

Tricks or Treats: Human Resources Challenges Ahead

October 27, 2015

Nexsen Pruet Employment Law Update for October 2015   Halloween is traditionally a time for “trick or treating.” For human resource professionals, many days can be Halloween-like, filled with unexpected…

Charleston’s tech economy robust in 2015

October 26, 2015

Annual Wage and Job Growth Data Consistent Since 2004   CHARLESTON, SC – In its 12th Wage and Job Growth survey, the Charleston Digital Corridor is pleased to announce that the…

Celebrating Ken Burger’s life Thursday Oct. 29

October 26, 2015

Instructions for visitors and Ken Burger Scholarship announcement   CHARLESTON, S.C.− A celebration of the life of Charleston author and newspaper columnist Ken Burger will be held at 10:30 a.m.,…

Neely featured at Foothills Artisan Center

October 26, 2015

LANDRUM, SC – Local artist Scott Neely will be featured at Carolina Foothills Artisan Center in Landrum during November. His free opening reception will be Friday, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m. In…

Bob Jones University Alumni Association names Mike Miller as 2015 Alumnus of the Year

October 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University’s (BJU) Alumni Association named Mike Miller of Greenville as its 2015 Alumnus of the Year during the University’s recent homecoming festivities. Miller graduated from…

USC looking for parents to participate in family program study

October 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s Parenting and Family Research Center is looking for parents of young children with behavior challenges to participate in a three-month program called…

Saluda River Club wins HBASC’s Pinnacle Award for 2015 Community of the Year

October 26, 2015

Fifth Consecutive Year for Columbia’s Master-planned Riverfront Community   LEXINGTON, SC – On Friday, October 23, at the HBASC State Convention in Asheville, N.C., Saluda River Club, the most successful residential…

Caldwell Commercial New Listing – 7509 Northside Drive in North Charleston, SC

October 26, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Caldwell Commercial is pleased to announce its new listing at 7509 Northside Drive in North Charleston, SC. This established Medical Office Building offers +/- 1,000 SF of…

Monument Capital Management acquires two multifamily properties in South Carolina

October 26, 2015

Peachtree Place and St. Andrews Apartments add 464 units to portfolio   COLUMBIA, SC – Monument Capital Management, one of the country’s premier fully integrated real estate investment firms, has…

The Insurance Source looks to better serve Hispanic community

October 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has hired the company’s first bilingual Customer Service Specialist. Filomena Novoa brings nearly 30 years of experience to The Insurance Source. Her career began…

DHEC and ACS working together to help more women access Breast Cancer Screenings

October 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month under way, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are taking the opportunity…

Sonoco to officially open iPS Studio October 27

October 26, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, will host the Grand Opening of its Innovative Packaging Solutions (iPS) Studio in Hartsville, S.C., October…

USC adds emergency management concentration to its MPA degree

October 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina has added a concentration in emergency management to its Master of Public Administration degree that will expand the number of professionals in…

United Way of the Midlands requests volunteer data for Federal Disaster Funding

October 26, 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…

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…