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…

Richland County flood information update

October 21, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC Helping Pets Return Home: Richland County and the City of Columbia are helping reunite displaced pets with their owners. If you are housing a displaced pet, please…

Pacolet Milliken and Montgomery Development form Partnership

October 21, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with Montgomery Development, a newly formed land development company started by John Montgomery, former vice president of real…

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics establishes first nationally-credentialed youth apprenticeship program in Anderson County

October 21, 2015

ANDERSON, SC – Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Glen Raven Custom Fabrics established a registered youth apprenticeship program for Machine Operators.…

Lee & Associates Charleston subleases 1,205 SF of office space in Mount Pleasant, SC

October 21, 2015

Mt PLEASANT, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Sublessor, United Commerce Group, Inc., in the sublease of 1,205 SF office space located at 3850 Bessemer Rd, Unit 120,…

South Carolina History Day Teacher selected for national program

October 21, 2015

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Ine Marion Touzel is one of 18 middle and high school educators selected by National History Day (NHD) to participate in Understanding Sacrifice, a highly competitive, year-long…

Frampton Construction secures contract with Cardinal Ventures to build new senior living facility

October 21, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, recently secured a contract…

Wounded Warrior Project awards Palmetto Carriage Works with honorary plaque

October 21, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – On October 15, Palmetto Carriage Works hosted 52 Wounded Warriors at the Big Red Barn and toured them around the historic city. The soldiers awarded Palmetto Carriage…

Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for third quarter of 2015

October 21, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), today announced net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.  Net income for the three months ended September 30,…

Volunteers needed for playground build day

October 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – On Wednesday, November 4, community volunteers and CarMax employees will work together to build an entire playground in one day. More than 75 volunteers from the Greenville community…

Wofford celebrates Homecoming this weekend

October 21, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Victoria Biggers, a Wofford College junior, never knew the late Martha Cammack (Class of 2013), but that didn’t stop Biggers from creating a new green space on campus…

Sunspire Health announces opening of Hilton Head Island treatment facility

October 21, 2015

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Sunspire Health, a leader in the treatment of addictive disorders, announced the opening of its newest facility, Sunspire Health Hilton Head. The facility will provide…

LTSS welcomes spiritual leader and author Reverend Heidi Neumark

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) of Lenoir-Rhyne University will welcome Lutheran Reverend Heidi Neumark on Friday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. in Alumni Hall. She will…

Applications for Service Academy Nominations due Monday, October 26th at 5PM

October 21, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations through Monday, October 26th at 5PM. High school students interested in attending one of…

Public assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for six additional counties

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Public Assistance was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for six additional South Carolina counties to help them recover from October’s severe flooding. This assistance from…

Koon promoted to Trust Specialist

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC– NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Lynette L. Koon has been promoted to Trust Specialist with the Synovus Trust Company, N.A. Koon joined NBSC in…

SCDEW appoints chief legal officer and strategic advisor

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Susan Maupin Boone as chief legal officer and strategic advisor to the executive director. Boone will…

NAI Avant reports continuing leasing velocity in three-building professional park in Forest Acres

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Senior broker Macon Lovelace and broker Peyton Bryant recently leased ±5,743 square feet of available office space at the Landmark II office building in Forest Acres, SC.…

Diversified Development, Inc announces new project manager

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – David Brock has joined the Diversified Development, Inc. team in a project and financial management capacity. A 1996 graduate of North Carolina State University, Brock also earned…

Diversified Development, Inc announces new project manager

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – David Brock has joined the Diversified Development, Inc. team in a project and financial management capacity. A 1996 graduate of North Carolina State University, Brock also earned…

NAI Avant reports continuing leasing velocity in three-building professional park in Forest Acres

October 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Senior broker Macon Lovelace and broker Peyton Bryant recently leased ±5,743 square feet of available office space at the Landmark II office building in Forest Acres, SC.…

MUSC Statement in response to new American Cancer Society (ACS) breast screening guidelines

October 20, 2015

Guidelines published October 20, 2015, in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Breast Care Team will continue to…

SBA opens Business Recovery Center in Charleston County

October 20, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Charleston County, Wednesday, Oct. 21 to assist business owners in applying for low interest disaster…

SCRA announces subsequent S.C.-Israel R&D award

October 20, 2015

SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA is pleased to announce a six month funding extension to Greenville-based Alexium, Inc., a first round recipient of the initial projects funded through the South Carolina-Israel…

Richland County vector control spraying to control increased mosquito activity

October 20, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, 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…

#SCStrong Day at the Fair!

October 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. State Fair will offer $1 gate admission for everyone this Thursday, Oct. 22 to honor the efforts of those helping the state recover from the recent…

SwampFest at Congaree rescheduled for October 30 and 31, 2015

October 20, 2015

HOPKINS, SC – As waters recede from recent floods, staff at Congaree National Park and South East Rural Community Outreach (SERCO) have rescheduled the 13th annual SwampFest which had to…

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

October 20, 2015

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

Hoops and Hope with Dawn Staley

October 20, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Olympic gold medalist and nationally acclaimed University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley will be the keynote speaker at “Hoops and Hope with Dawn…

Business futurist Gavin Serkin to discuss emerging markets Oct. 27

October 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gavin Serkin with Bloomberg News will discuss his recently released book, “Frontier: Exploring the Top Ten Emerging Markets of Tomorrow,” Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the University of…

Two new awards strengthen research ties between Clemson University and Greenville Health System

October 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – A bioengineer who is working to grow new arteries in a lab and an industrial engineer who is developing a health-care app are the first winners of…

Greenwood Mills registers the first youth apprenticeship program in Greenwood County

October 20, 2015

GREENWOOD, SC – Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Greenwood Mills established a registered youth apprenticeship program for Machine Operators. This represents…

Cely Construction begins construction of Downtown Greenville’s One City Plaza

October 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Cely Construction is proud to announce commencement of a unique project in downtown Greenville. We are constructing a public restroom facility at One City Plaza. The facility…

Wofford breaks ground on Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium

October 20, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College broke ground today (Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015) on the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, the new home of basketball and volleyball at the college. The facility will…

Jim Wall reappointed to Greenville Airport Commission

October 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Jim Wall has been reappointed to the Greenville Airport Commission by Greenville County Council to serve an additional three-year term.  Jim currently serves as Vice Chairman of the…

Bill Connor joins Creative Builders, Inc.

October 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Connor to the company as a Project Manager.  Bill graduated from the University of Kentucky with…

Vom Fass Greenville Features “The Green Fairy” at its Anniversary Halloween Celebration

October 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Vom Fass Greenville, located at 4 Market Point Drive, is celebrating its One Year Anniversary this Halloween — Saturday, October 31st. Vom Fass, which means “from the cask,”…

Greenville Technical College student advances to international singing competition

October 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Shane Ericks, a student at Greenville Technical College, has advanced through local and regional competition to be invited to participate in the final round of the Global…

South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event

October 20, 2015

N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its Goose Creek financial…