March for Meals Lunch Box Campaign provides meals to seniors in need

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The March for Meals Lunch Box Campaign is in full swing and will help provide meals to seniors in need. During the month of March, restaurants, churches,…

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Zoom through the Zoo 5K set in two weeks

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Runners and walkers will once again get to run through the Greenville Zoo this March. Zoom Through The Zoo includes a children’s fun run at 8 a.m.…

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Five of South Carolina’s Leading Manufacturers to be Honored at 2015 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – An ATV maker, a manufacturer of treated wood products and a carbon fiber producer are among five companies to be honored at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards…

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Carolina Prep student selected for national publication

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – A fourth grade student from Carolina International Preparatory School has received national recognition for her poetry. Nine-year-old Martha Anne Miskin’s poem, “Boys” will be included in the…

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Roger Newton Joins Allen Tate Company

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors® (www.allentate.com), the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, is proud to announce that Roger Newton has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Roger is a full-time licensed…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Awarded Leasing and Management of The Galleria

March 16, 2015

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the company has been awarded the leasing and property management assignments of…

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2015 Love, Peace & Hip-Hop Festival Presents Internationally Acclaimed Artists

March 16, 2015

The Festival Announces 2015 Headline Performers   COLUMBIA, SC- Today the annual Love, Peace & Hip-Hop Festival announced three headlining artist; Nice & Smooth, Monie Love and Big Gipp of the…

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“Working Together Works, Prosperity through Minority Empowerment” Conference Held in Columbia

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs is sponsoring the “Working Together Works—Prosperity through Minority Empowerment” Conference at the Columbia Marriott and University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum…

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United Way Names New Communications Manager

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is pleased to announce Molly Brantley as the organization’s new Communications Manager. Brantley will report to Joey Wallace, VP for Marketing and…

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Woodlands at Furman welcomes Thompson as Sales Counselor

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman staff continues to grow with the addition of Sara Thompson as Senior Living Sales Counselor. Thompson is a native of Roanoke, Va., and…

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Fraternity Council Works With Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands to End Sexual Violence

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – After learning of recent news stories related to sexual assault and Greek Life, leaders of Fraternity Council at The University of South Carolina decided to do something…

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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions.  Participation is another way city residents can take part in their…

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Two District Five Schools Receive Conservation Education Mini-grants

March 16, 2015

IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland District Five schools have earned “mini-grants” from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) to help further service learning projects. The grants for Dutch…

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Speaker Lucas: House Passes Responsible Budget Plan

March 16, 2015

Funds government operations and invests in future COLUMBIA, SC –  House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H. 3701, the General Appropriations Bill for…

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White Knoll Elementary Teacher Named The SCEA Teacher of the Month

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Laura Hane, a fifth grade teacher at White Knoll Elementary School in Lexington School District One, has been named The South Carolina Education Association’s Teacher of the…

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Lourie Center Announces Award Recipient

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center announces Charles Beaman and the programs of Palmetto Health as the award recipient for the first Senator Isadore E. Lourie Award for Excellence in Service…

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Landmark Builders Hires Safety Manager

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders announced that Jody Petronella has joined the company as Safety Manager in the Columbia Office. As Safety Manager, Jody will be responsible for safety program management…

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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia’s Design/Development Review Commission

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on Design/Development Review Commission.  Participation is another way city residents can take part in the functioning of their government.…

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92 South Carolina Facilities Honor for Safety Achievements

March 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 92 industrial facilities throughout the State for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2014. A complete list of award recipients can…

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City of Columbia Invites HomeServe USA to Offer Water Service Line Coverage to Customers

March 15, 2015

Third Municipal Agency in South Carolina to Partner with HomeServe COLUMBIA, SC – Over the next few days, City of Columbia drinking water customers will receive letters announcing a new…

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Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Being Accepted

March 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh E. Weathers, invites institutions and groups that support specialty crops within our state to submit applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant…

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Caldwell Commercial Flex Lease – Aviation Business Park

March 13, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 5,128 SF flex space at 2457 Aviation Avenue in North Charleston.…

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Caldwell Commercial Office Lease – Aviation Business Park III

March 13, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 6,007 SF office/flex space at 2456 Remount Road in North Charleston.…

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Caldwell Commercial Flex Lease – Sangaree Business Park

March 13, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 3,100 SF flex space at 102 Sangaree Park Court, Summerville, to Farm Bureau Insurance. Markus…

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Dr. Daniel F. Mahony Selected as President of Winthrop University

March 13, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – Dr. Daniel F. Mahony, dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University, has been unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees…

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Colliers International professionals receive the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association Commercial Brokers Circle of Excellence Awards

March 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Central Carolina REALTORS® Association announced the top 2014 commercial real estate producers and special award winners at its annual Circle of Excellence Awards ceremony, and twelve…

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Five of South Carolina’s Leading Manufacturers to be Honored at 2015 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference

March 13, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – An ATV maker, a manufacturer of treated wood products and a carbon fiber producer are among five companies to be honored at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards…

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Physicians Choice Laboratory Services (PCLS) partners with America’s Choice Provider Network

March 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, PCLS is pleased to announce that its esoteric laboratory testing performed at the company’s CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory will be offered to participants in the America’s Choice…

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Gettys of Morton & Gettys joins South State Bank Advisory Board

March 13, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – John P. Gettys Jr., one of the founders of Morton & Gettys, has joined the advisory board of South State Bank. Advisory board members are selected…

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Sowell Gray members Cundari and Watson honored at Leadership in Law awards

March 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, announced that two of its members – Tina Cundari and Cal Watson – were honored at the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s…

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NEXT Finds Record Data in 2014 Entrepreneur Survey

March 13, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Early-stage innovation-based companies are making a significant impact on the Greenville and Upstate economy according to the recently completed 2014 NEXT Economic Impact Survey. The annual survey…

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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Requests Update To Construction and Capital Cost Schedules For New Nuclear Units

March 13, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG, the Company) subsidiary South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) filed a petition with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (SCPSC) seeking…

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National security experts headline summit in the Midlands

March 13, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – National security experts – including U.S. Ambassador John Bolton, Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin (former commanding general of U.S. Army Special Forces and Deputy Undersecretary of Defense…

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Five of South Carolina’s Leading Manufacturers to be Honored at 2015 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference

March 13, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – An ATV maker, a manufacturer of treated wood products and a carbon fiber producer are among five companies to be honored at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards…

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Gettys of Morton & Gettys joins South State Bank Advisory Board

March 13, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – John P. Gettys Jr., one of the founders of Morton & Gettys, has joined the advisory board of South State Bank. Advisory board members are selected…

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Sowell Gray members Cundari and Watson honored at Leadership in Law awards

March 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, announced that two of its members – Tina Cundari and Cal Watson – were honored at the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s…

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Bonitz Names Pete Larmore as Chief Executive Officer

March 12, 2015

Company Strengthens Leadership Team and Aligns Organization for Future Growth COLUMBIA, SC – Bonitz, Inc., the leading supplier of flooring and flooring solutions for over 60 years, today announces the appointment…

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Eric Cilli Joins Allen Tate Company

March 12, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC  – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Eric Cilli has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office. Eric is a full-time licensed REALTOR® who grew up in Greenville, South Carolina and…

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Lexington Medical Center Welcomes First Female Heart Surgeon in the Midlands

March 12, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dee Prastein, MD, to its network of care. She is the first female heart surgeon in the Midlands. A…

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NAI Avant Brokers Investment Sales of ±4,200 SF Building in Forest Acres, SC

March 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Rob Lapin and brokerage associate Peyton Bryant recently represented 9 Calendar Court, LLC, in the sale of their property at 9 Calendar Court…

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SCHB Self Insurers Fund Now Accepting Student Scholarship Applications

March 11, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – SCHB Self Insurers Fund is currently accepting college student scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 academic year. The organization will award five $1,000 scholarships to qualifying students. Recipients…

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Small Business Development Centers open in rural South Carolina

March 11, 2015

Rural communities in South Carolina are receiving new consulting centers from the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC). In partnership with the SC Department of Commerce (DOC), the…

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South Carolina launches business support program for in-state defense firms

March 11, 2015

Partnership between DEW, Commerce to help companies diversify in face of federal defense budget cuts COLUMBIA, SC – The State of South Carolina is launching a new program aimed at helping…

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Family Circle Cup main draw announced

March 11, 2015

DANIEL ISLAND, SC – The preliminary main player draw for the Family Circle Cup is officially complete for the 43rd tournament, April 4 – 12. The world-class player field forming…

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Furman University to Hold Inauguration Ceremony for President Elizabeth Davis Thursday, March 19

March 11, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Elizabeth Davis will be formally installed as Furman University’s 12th president during an inaugural ceremony Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. in McAlister Auditorium. Due to…

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Richland One to Hold Meetings Community Meeting on Proposed Upgrades to Athletic Facilities

March 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One will present proposed plans to modernize the district’s aging athletics facilities during a series of upcoming community meetings. The plans call for upgrades to the…

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Treasurer Curtis Loftis selected to host State Financial Officers national meeting in Charleston

March 11, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) announced that State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. will host its national conference in Charleston April 13-14. “Charleston has been called…

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Treasurer Curtis Loftis selected to host State Financial Officers national meeting in Charleston

March 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) announced that State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. will host its national conference in Charleston April 13-14. “Charleston has been called…

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South Carolina Cornbread Festival to Award $400 for Top Cornbread Recipe

March 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The 2015 South Carolina Cornbread Festival, taking place in Columbia, SC, invites home cooks from across South Carolina and neighboring states to enter their favorite cornbread recipe…

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NAI Avant Facilitates ±8,535 SF Law Firm Lease in BB&T Buidling, Columbia

March 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Rob Lapin recently represented Stern BB&T Building, Inc., in the lease of ±8,535 square feet to Merritt Web in the BB&T building located…

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