Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. Dec. 31

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ms. Lauryn Hill, the music world icon and five time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, will headline the free Famously Hot New Year celebration in downtown Columbia, S.C. on December…

Communication Scholarship honors Eugenia McAlpine Lewis

October 22, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – Oct. 22, 2015 – The family of a trailblazing advocate for Coker College has established the Eugenia McAlpine Lewis Endowed Scholarship in Communications. Beth Stanzione, Lewis’ daughter,…

City of Columbia Municipal Election Tuesday, November 3, 2015

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Elections & Voter Registration Office will open for absentee voting onSaturday, October 24, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 2020 Hampton Street.…

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

October 22, 2015

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

South State Bank announces Disaster Recovery Loan programs

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the recent floods in South Carolina, South State Bank has developed disaster recovery loan programs to provide relief to individuals who live in the communities…

Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…

Mayor Steve Benjamin endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference in front of Columbia City Hall, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin formally endorsed local non-profit leader Andy Smith for the Councilmember at-large seat in…

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…

NAI Avant facilitates sale of industrial building in Cayce, SC

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently sold a ±8,400 industrial facility in the heart of Cayce’s warehouse district. The building, 1139 Walter Price Drive, sits on…

Gary C. Davis designated A “Premier Advisor” by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

October 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated Gary C. Davis, Managing Director, as a member of the firm’s Premier Advisors Program, a distinction…

Winners announced in the inaugural Reedy Reels Film Festival

October 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Four films were honored at the inaugural Reedy Reels Film Festival over the weekend at CU-ICAR. In the Documentary category, “Naleena” by Luigi Storto of Teramo, Italy…

Greater Lexington Chamber CEO Randy Halfacre to Retire

October 22, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today that President and CEO Randy Halfacre has decided to retire effective at the end of the year. Halfacre’s…

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,…

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…

S&R Storage Buildings to better serve customers with U-Haul

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that S&R Storage Buildings has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community.…

NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2015, Columbia, SC

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the top producers for the third quarter of 2015 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior broker…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces next Department of Transportation Secretary

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Christy Hall as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). “Many of you know Christy Hall – she has been…

Riley Institute announces 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley Excellence Award

October 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – A program aimed at attracting the best and brightest South Carolina students to teaching has won the 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. Furman…

Mayor Steve Benjamin endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference in front of Columbia City Hall, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin formally endorsed local non-profit leader Andy Smith for the Councilmember at-large seat in…

NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2015, Columbia, SC

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the top producers for the third quarter of 2015 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior broker…

NAI Avant facilitates sale of industrial building in Cayce, SC

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently sold a ±8,400 industrial facility in the heart of Cayce’s warehouse district. The building, 1139 Walter Price Drive, sits on…

Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader

October 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…

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,…

Greater Lexington Chamber CEO Randy Halfacre to Retire

October 22, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today that President and CEO Randy Halfacre has decided to retire effective at the end of the year. Halfacre’s…

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…