State’s young professionals come together for LeadSC

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley leads an all-star cast of speakers at the 2015 LeadSC conference that is bringing the state’s top young talent together later this month. Going…

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Richland County Council approves Riverbanks Zoo pedestrian bridge project

September 10, 2015

A project to be funded under the Richland Penny Program RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Council approved funding for a pedestrian bridge at Riverbanks Zoo during its regular session…

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Dr. Sara Fritz, DVM, joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Sara Fritz, DVM, has joined the practice and will treat…

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Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the…

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Andy Evans assumes role as Regional VP

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA,  SC – Mungo Homes announced that Andy Evans has assumed the role of Regional Vice President of Sales.   With the Mungo organization since 2012, Andy will be a resource…

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Dr. Sara Fritz, DVM, joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Sara Fritz, DVM, has joined the practice and will treat…

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Riggs Partners’ Teresa Coles participates in corporate lecture series on pro bono service

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Teresa Coles, Senior Partner and Brand Strategist at Riggs Partners, is featured in a new corporate lecture series on pro bono service. The series is sponsored by…

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Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the…

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QBS of Travelers Rest recognized as one of South Carolina’s Best Performing Companies in 2015

September 9, 2015

TRAVELERS REST, SC – Quality Business Solutions, Inc. (QBS), a woman-owned outsource solution for HR, payroll and benefits has once again been named as one of the 40 best-performing companies…

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The City announces CAPER public comment period

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In accordance with federal regulations, the City of Columbia’s Community Development Department is announcing a 30-day public comment period to review the draft of the Consolidated Annual…

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Duke Energy Renewables more than doubles its North Carolina solar portfolio

September 9, 2015

Company adding 160 megawatts of solar power in North Carolina this year Its 80-MW Conetoe site is the largest solar power project under construction east of the Mississippi In total,…

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City of Columbia to issue special proclamation for Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk

September 9, 2015

Announcement Will Be On September 11 at First Responders Remembrance Memorial   COLUMBIA, SC – This Friday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will issue a special proclamation from the City of Columbia…

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Dorn VA Medical Center to host mental health summit

September 9, 2015

What:  “A Community of Care:  Building Connections” Guest speaker, Nicole Gibson, Director of State Policy & Grassroots Advocacy,  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention When:  Friday, September 11, 2015 – 12:15…

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Councilwoman Devine to host open house

September 9, 2015

WHAT:   City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine will host her September Open House. WHO:     Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine  WHERE:  City Hall, 1737 Main Street WHEN:    Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5 – 8 p.m.…

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Lender Matchmaker: Access to Capital Symposium

September 9, 2015

Thursday, September 24, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center   Attention Small Business Owners Are you looking for capital to start or expand your business? Then plan…

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Eight Richland One seniors named 2016 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Richland One high school seniors are among the 201 South Carolina students who have been named semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Nationwide, more…

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Furman University accepting applications for corporate sustainability program

September 9, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University is offering a program in the spring of 2016 that will help executives manage the challenges of a socially conscious business environment. The intensive, five-session…

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National solar company Sunrun brings solar leasing to South Carolina for first time

September 9, 2015

Leading residential solar company makes home solar more affordable for South Carolina residents   COLUMBIA, SC – Sunrun (Nasdaq:RUN), the largest dedicated residential solar company in the U.S., announced it is…

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Noted golf course architect Clyde Johnston joins Eagle Cove development team

September 9, 2015

MANNING, SC – Clyde Johnston Designs of Hilton Head Island, S.C., has joined the development team for the master-planned Eagle Cove community in Manning, South Carolina. The acclaimed golf course architecture…

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Noted golf course architect Clyde Johnston joins Eagle Cove Development Team

September 9, 2015

MANNING, SC – Clyde Johnston Designs of Hilton Head Island, S.C., has joined the development team for the master-planned Eagle Cove community in Manning, South Carolina. The acclaimed golf course architecture…

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Dedicated volunteers join Richland Library Foundation & Richland Library Friends

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – New faces are joining seasoned ones as two groups of volunteers commit their time and talents to the Richland Library Friends and Richland Library Foundation Boards. The library’s…

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Residents can save water and spruce up soil with rain barrels, compost bins

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Richland County residents can save water and improve their soil quality by ordering rain barrels and compost bins that are available at discounted prices through several local organizations.…

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Ben Lippen School unveils state-of-the-art computer lab

September 9, 2015

Custom-built cabinets by Ben Lippen alumnus add beauty to hi-technology   COLUMBIA, SC – The redesigned Ben Lippen School computer lab is truly state-of-the-art. It includes a bank of 24…

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Mint Museum Pottery Invitational Invites First S.C. Artist, a Winthrop Professor

September 9, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University Professor of Fine Arts Jim Connell feels honored to be “an outsider.” The first artist “outside” of North Carolina to be invited to participate…

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New water park; tallest water slide in the U.S. heading to North Augusta

September 9, 2015

South Carolina City Set Sights on $21.5 Million Recreational Development Project NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – The City of North Augusta has inked an economic development deal to bring Scuttle’s Island…

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Town of Batesburg-Leesville receives two grants

September 9, 2015

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville announced the awarding of two first responder grants for more than $50,000 that will provide direct assistance in purchasing life saving equipment. The…

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DEA national take back initiative in Cayce set for September 26th

September 9, 2015

CAYCE, SC – On September 26th 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its…

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Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics to host duo of fall events to benefit STEM research programs

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) will hold a duo of Southern-inspired fall events to benefit the school’s growing research programs. The Magnolia…

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David L. M. Brown joins Nelson Mullins in Columbia

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –David L.M. Brown has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate in its Columbia office where he will practice with the Business and Distribution Litigation Team.…

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#GiveTechChangeLives launches September 14 to bring technology to visually disabled in the Midlands

September 9, 2015

Local Nonprofit Launches Technology Campaign for Visually Impaired COLUMBIA, SC –  The Vision Institute of South Carolina, Inc. (TVI), a non-profit advocacy and educational organization serving the blind and visually…

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EDTS named to two lists for fast growing companies in South Carolina

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named to the two premier lists…

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Former EDENS executives launch Asana Partners – A retail real estate investment company

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Industry veterans Terry Brown, Jason Tompkins, and Sam Judd last month launched Asana Partners, a retail real estate investment company balancing a vision and passion for the retail…

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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…

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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…

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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…

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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…

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Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation announced today a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo. The funds will provide tuition assistance for unemployed or underemployed Midlands residents to…

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State Museum presents Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum presents its next major blockbuster exhibition, Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines, opening Saturday, Sept. 26. From the triumphant victory of…

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Town of Batesburg-Leesville receives two grants

September 9, 2015

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville announced the awarding of two first responder grants for more than $50,000 that will provide direct assistance in purchasing life saving equipment. The…

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#GiveTechChangeLives launches September 14 to bring technology to visually disabled in the Midlands

September 9, 2015

Local Nonprofit Launches Technology Campaign for Visually Impaired COLUMBIA, SC –  The Vision Institute of South Carolina, Inc. (TVI), a non-profit advocacy and educational organization serving the blind and visually…

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DEA national take back initiative in Cayce set for September 26th

September 9, 2015

CAYCE, SC – On September 26th 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its…

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EDTS named to two lists for fast growing companies in South Carolina

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named to the two premier lists…

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Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics to host duo of fall events to benefit STEM research programs

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) will hold a duo of Southern-inspired fall events to benefit the school’s growing research programs. The Magnolia…

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New water park; tallest water slide in the U.S. heading to North Augusta

September 9, 2015

South Carolina City Set Sights on $21.5 Million Recreational Development Project NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – The City of North Augusta has inked an economic development deal to bring Scuttle’s Island…

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State Museum presents Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum presents its next major blockbuster exhibition, Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines, opening Saturday, Sept. 26. From the triumphant victory of…

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Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…

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Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler’s Josh Speed selected for the ULI 2015-2016 Midlands Executive Committee

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that Josh Speed has been selected to be on the 2015-2016 Midlands Executive Committee for the Urban Land Institute – South Carolina.…

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Eliezer Yanson named as semi-finalist for the American Prize

September 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Eliezer Yanson Jr., associate professor of music at Bob Jones University, has been named as one of seven semi-finalists in conducting—college/university chorus division of The American Prize.…

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City selected as Build it with KaBOOM! community partner

September 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, have awarded the City of Greenville…

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