Auriga Polymers expanding Upstate operations

November 2, 2015

Company Investing More Than $35 Million To Expand Spartanburg County Operations   SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of…

Elmore Goldsmith, PA Receives Tier One Ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2016 “Best Law Firms”

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in two areas. For the Greenville metropolitan…

Richland County Month in Review: October

November 2, 2015

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in October: Unprecedented flooding devastated much of Richland County, and South Carolina, at the beginning of October. Washed out roads and breached…

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2016 “Best Law Firm”

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2016. The selection is based on…

Legendary Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau Dives Deep with Talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015

November 2, 2015

Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30 days…

Blair elected Chair of Agents and Abstracters Section and to the Board of Governors of the American Land Title Association

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that real estate attorney Cynthia Durham Blair was sworn in as Chair of the Agents…

BDI Pharma chosen as authorized distributor for Coagadex®

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – BDI Pharma, Inc., the nation’s fastest growing, independently owned specialty pharmaceutical distributor, today announced it has been selected by Bio Products Laboratory (BPL) as an Authorized Distributor…

Ruckus Wireless names SYNNEX Corporation 2015 North America Distributor of the Year for second consecutive year

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading Technology Solutions distributor, today announced that it has been named 2015 North America Distributor of the Year by Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE:RKUS) at…

NAI Avant welcomes back John Criminger as Senior Property & Project Manager

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the return of esteemed property manager John Criminger. John was a valued member of the NAI Avant team in the Property…

First Reliance 3Q15 pre-tax income more than triples

November 2, 2015

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported third quarter 2015 pre-tax profits reached the highest levels…

Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for fifth consecutive year

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…

Time Warner Cable Open House Interview Event

November 2, 2015

Hiring Inside Sales and Retention Representative Positions Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Time Warner Cable 3347 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29170 Who:  Join Time Warner Cable’s growing Sales team…

SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation

November 2, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…

BeaconMedaes launches new Hook Trim Plate for Medical Gas Outlets

November 2, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – BeaconMedaes is pleased to introduce the new Series B Outlet Hook Trim Plate, a simple upgrade that provides a neat and inexpensive solution to a real…

GHS physician named chair of Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Bruce Snyder, a vascular surgeon with Greenville Health System, has been named chair of the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina. The Alliance is a group…

Complete Public Relations wins two MarCom Awards

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations’ work on two projects in the Upstate have earned international recognition from the MarCom Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication…

City of Columbia Municipal Election Tuesday, November 3, 2015

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. All voting precincts have been inspected by Richland County and no changes have been made…

Sowell Gray included in 2016 edition of Best Law Firms

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC has been ranked among the nation’s most prominent law firms in key practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, a…

Tours of the Battlefield at Congaree Creek resume on November 14

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Guided tours of the Civil War Earthworks at the Battlefield of Congaree Creek will resume on November 14 and will run every Saturday at 10 a.m. and…

Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado recognized as 2016 Top Tier Law Firm

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado (BNTD) has been named a Tier 1 law firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® publication, “Best Law Firms” in its metropolitan…

Blythewood High hosts Flames of Hope Virtual 5K Run

November 2, 2015

BLYTHEWOOD, SC – Blythewood transition students in Mr. Josh Fulmer and Mr. Dennis Ely’s classes have organized the Flames of Hope Virtual 5K run to be held in the month…

Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado recognized as 2016 Top Tier Law Firm

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado (BNTD) has been named a Tier 1 law firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® publication, “Best Law Firms” in its metropolitan…

Legendary ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau dives deep with talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015

November 2, 2015

Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages   COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30…

NAI Avant welcomes back John Criminger as Senior Property & Project Manager

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the return of esteemed property manager John Criminger. John was a valued member of the NAI Avant team in the Property…

Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for fifth consecutive year

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has been named a…

SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation

November 2, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…

Sowell Gray included in 2016 edition of Best Law Firms

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC has been ranked among the nation’s most prominent law firms in key practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, a…

Tours of the Battlefield at Congaree Creek resume on November 14

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Guided tours of the Civil War Earthworks at the Battlefield of Congaree Creek will resume on November 14 and will run every Saturday at 10 a.m. and…

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2016 “Best Law Firm”

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2016. The selection is based on…

Scott Graves succeeds Jim Deyling as President of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Private Business 

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Effective Jan., 1, 2016, Scott Graves, president of BlueChoice® HealthPlan, will succeed Jim Deyling as president of the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina private business division. In July,…

Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders

October 29, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per sharepayable on Dec. 16, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close…

District Five school receives statewide award for ‘technology in education’ program

October 29, 2015

IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland District Five elementary school has received a statewide award for “excellence in the integration of technology in education.” Ballentine Elementary School received the South Carolina…

NRT names Pauline Bennett as President of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® in the Carolinas

October 29, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC – NRT LLC, the nation’s leading residential real estate brokerage company, announced that Pauline Bennett has been appointed as president of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® in the Carolinas.…

Richland Library Staff receive special honors

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Two Richland Library staff members are getting special attention in the community as we get ready to end the month of October. We are excited to share…

ECPI University named 2016 STEM JobsSM approved College and Industry Award Winner

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been designated a 2016 STEM JobsSM Approved College by Victory Media, the leader in connecting young professionals with education…

SC Power Team names Warren Darby VP Global Business

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team is pleased to announce the promotion of Warren Darby as its new Vice President, Global Business. Warren will lead the global business team…

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. named as one of its “Best of the Best Firms to Watch.”

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – October 26, 2015 – INSIDE Public Accounting, an award-winning trade publication that follows trends in the public accounting world, has named Columbia, South Carolina CPA firm, Bauknight…

District Five announces top Recycling Awards

October 29, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Dutch Fork Elementary, CrossRoads Intermediate and Chapin High schools winners of its 2014-2015 Top Recycling Award. The recognition was created by District…

McNair welcomes new Director of Marketing and Business Development

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm announced Kathryn B. Whitaker has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Business Development. In this role, she will work closely with the…

City of Columbia Firefighters Association endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference today near the First Responder’s Remembrance Memorial, at the intersection of Lincoln and Senate streets, Victor Kemper and the City of Columbia Firefighters Association…

The U.S. Army Field Band – “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” – performing free concert in honor of Veterans Day

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission is partnering with Lower Richland High School to present the internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, on Thursday,…

MACK Home celebrates women near and far

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…

Scott and Company promotes Upstate CPA Chris Halkowitz to firm member

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, has promoted Chris Halkowitz, CPA, CFE, a senior manager in the…

Wagner Wealth Management’s Osgood named to 20 Under 40

October 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood has been named one of the 20 Under 40 leaders honored by Anderson University and the Independent Mail this week. The 20…

The Cliffs expands team of wine experts

October 29, 2015

Three more staff members pass Level 1 Sommelier Introductory Examination TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Cliffs is pleased to announce three team members have passed their Level 1 Sommelier Introductory…

Lower Saluda River sirens and strobe lights inoperable

October 29, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCE&G reminds the public that warning sirens and strobe lights in the Lower Saluda River area are currently inoperable. Visitors and residents around the Lower Saluda River…

The Joint Corp. targets Columbia for franchise expansion in South Carolina

October 29, 2015

Leading healthcare franchisor actively seeking franchisees in Columbia   SCOTTSDALE, AR – The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) announced that it is actively seeking franchisees in Columbia for its chiropractic units…

City of Columbia Firefighters Association endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference today near the First Responder’s Remembrance Memorial, at the intersection of Lincoln and Senate streets, Victor Kemper and the City of Columbia Firefighters Association…

MACK Home celebrates women near and far

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…

McNair welcomes new Director of Marketing and Business Development

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm announced Kathryn B. Whitaker has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Business Development. In this role, she will work closely with the…