Lexington County to provide containers for debris removal

October 7, 2015

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – Lexington County is in the planning process to provide roll-off containers in major affected areas for residents to dispose of storm debris. Residents in the Pineglen…

United Way of Greenville County contributes $100,000 to Flood Disaster Recovery

October 7, 2015

Columbia, SC — United Way of Greenville County is contributing $100,000 on behalf of its donors to support flood recovery efforts around the state. The executive committee of United Way…

Harvest Hope Food Bank is Having a Drive Thru Emergency Food Pantry Service Thursday Oct. 8th

October 7, 2015

Harvest Hope Food Bank is providing a Drive Thru Emergency Food Pantry Service on Thursday at our Shop Rd. and Lexington locations. “With the continued aid relief for the Carolinas,…

Food Drive Request and Updated Request List

October 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank is providing an immediate response to the devastating floods.  Harvest Hope Food Bank is in need of nonperishable food items to provide relief…

City of Columbia Announces partial repeal of system-wide boil water advisory

October 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Customers in the Town of Chapin and nearby areas are no longer under a boil water advisory, see attached map and details below. All other water customers…

National Flood Relief Fund for S.C. Midlands organizations established by Central Carolina Community Foundation

October 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Deadly, record-smashing rainfall has caused massive flooding across the eleven Midlands counties served by Central Carolina Community Foundation in Columbia, S.C. In response, the Foundation has established a…

Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence cancelled

October 7, 2015

Participants encouraged to volunteer in purple In light of the major recovery effort underway due to the October 2015 Flood, the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence has been cancelled. Instead…

SCDOR to offer tax relief to those impacted by severe storms and flooding in SC

October 7, 2015

SCDOR to Offer Tax Relief to those Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding in SC South Carolina taxpayers impacted by the severe storms and flooding that began October 1, 2015…

Art exhibit features local artist Jim Harrison

October 7, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing with our rotating arts program featuring local artists, Columbia Metropolitan Airport announced an exhibit featuring renowned artist Jim Harrison. The exhibit is on display in…

StorageCraft offers free backup and disaster recovery software to businesses impacted by floods in Southeast

October 7, 2015

Download of three-day version of ShadowProtect software available until Oct. 30. Businesses and non-profit organizations in areas of the southeastern United States that were affected by the past week’s catastrophic…

Demers Ambulances has named First Priority South as their new dealer for South Carolina

October 7, 2015

BELOEIL, QC – Demers Ambulances is proud to announce it has signed First Priority South as their new dealer for the states of South Carolina, North Carolina and Kentucky. “This is…

Relief efforts in the Carolinas get boost with $100,000 donation from Duke Energy

October 7, 2015

$80,000 donation to the American Red Cross in South Carolina $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross in North Carolina CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today announced a $100,000donation to the American…

BEN-NO-MO collapsible stand poised to change the tailgating accessories game

October 7, 2015

Innovative, industrial-strength product proves perfect for coolers, toolboxes, tabletop grills FLORENCE, SC – The brainchild of business partners Larry Lyerly, Jimmy Gregg, and Chad Lyerly; the BEN-NO-MO adjustable and collapsible stand for coolers,…

City of Columbia debris removal underway today

October 7, 2015

Select Garbage Service Also to Start Thursday, Oct. 8th The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is now collecting storm debris from citizens throughout its service area and will continue this…

Caldwell Commercial Flex Lease in N. Charleston

October 7, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Statesville Roofing & Building Restoration, in the lease of 1,125 SF flex space at 4365 Dorchester Road in N.…

SCRA wins excellence in economic development award

October 7, 2015

Takes Home Gold Honor for Multi-Year Economic Development COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA and its flagship SC Launch program, were presented with a Gold Excellence in Multi-Year Economic Development Award in…

Wagner’s Herman named GHS Med Scholar

October 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has been named a Greenville Health Medical Scholar for the fall 2015 term. The five-week program is designed…

Free legal assistance available for South Carolina flood victims

October 7, 2015

A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available to victims of South Carolina’s recently declared flood disaster areas in Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter, Clarendon and Williamsburg…

NAI Avant Consummates NHC Homecare Office Space Lease In Columbia, SC

October 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant recently procured the lease of ±5,000 SF in 3229 Sunset Boulevard. The space will be occupied by NHC HomeCare, Midlands as their local…

Kolter at The Ponds to reschedule grand opening event

October 7, 2015

Kolter Homes at The Ponds announces that their Grand Opening event scheduled for October 10 is postponed. At this time, no date has been selected for the Grand Opening. Mike…

NAI Avant Consummates NHC Homecare Office Space Lease In Columbia, SC

October 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant recently procured the lease of ±5,000 SF in 3229 Sunset Boulevard. The space will be occupied by NHC HomeCare, Midlands as their local…

National Flood Relief Fund for S.C. Midlands organizations established by Central Carolina Community Foundation

October 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Deadly, record-smashing rainfall has caused massive flooding across the eleven Midlands counties served by Central Carolina Community Foundation in Columbia, S.C. In response, the Foundation has established a…

Girl Scouts collecting supplies for flood-affected members

October 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Council is asking the public to help with its effort to provide relief from the devastation and…

Swamp Garden gets new naturalist for improved maintenance

October 6, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has embarked on a multi-year environmental project to re-establish and diversify native plants varieties and rejuvenate the wildlife habitat in the 60-acre Audubon…

NAI Avant facilitates lease expansion at Broad River Commons in Columbia, SC

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Roger Winn recently brokered a ±19,809 SF expansion for Teleperformance, USA. Broad River Commons, located at 2340 Broad River…

Historic Cliffside powerhouse imploded as part of Duke Energy’s modernization effort

October 6, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC – As Duke Energy demolished one of the last vestiges of the historic coal-fired Cliffside Steam Station in Mooresboro on Tuesday morning, Reno and Betty Bailey knew the…

Greenville Health System honored with two UHC awards

October 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – UHC, an alliance of the nation’s leading nonprofit academic medical centers and their affiliated hospitals, honored Greenville Health System with the Supply Chain Performance Excellence Award and…

Cleveland Park Playground community build is two weeks away

October 6, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – We Need Your Help! In just TWO weeks, there will be a 6-day opportunity for you to help build the new Cleveland Park Playground. The park will…

Wells Fargo gift will give many people access to education

October 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Wells Fargo Foundation has given $42,500 to support education at Greenville Technical College in several different areas. The college’s Quick Jobs With a Future program will…

Beaver Dam break near failure

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The dam on Beaver Dam Road is in danger of failing according to SC DHEC officials. Residents in this area of the Wildewood Community are urged to evacuate.…

‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’ auditions at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre

October 6, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Youth Theatre will hold auditions for its second show of the 2015-2016 season, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The play is an energetic, zany romp through…

Avison Young Industrial lease – 7187 Bryhawke Circle

October 6, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of 2,100 SF office/warehouse space…

Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA , SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) will be made available to assist people who…

Monument Real Estate Services expands presence in the Carolinas with three new management assignments

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Monument Real Estate Services, one of the country’s most skilled asset and property managers, announced today it has been retained to manage three apartment communities in the…

City of Columbia works to stabilize Columbia Canal

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Utilities and Engineering Department along with SCE&G and the National Guard are currently working to stabilize and maintain water levels at the Columbia Canal…

Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling updates

October 6, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County SW&R will begin normal curbside household trash and garbage collection beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7.Monday/Tuesday collection day customers can also put out their trash on…

Town of Lexington Updates

October 6, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – 1-    Gibson Pond Park will reopen today and the boardwalk/overlook areas will be cordoned off to the public. 2-    Town of Lexington Traffic Court cases for Thursday,…

Dorn VA Medical Center (UPDATE2)

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s outpatient clinics will be open Wednesday, Oct. 7. Procedural clinics will be closed. Veterans who have procedure clinic appointments…

SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding

October 6, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina affected by…

Richland One and Richland Two cancel school for remainder of the week

October 6, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – In response to the unprecedented natural disaster affecting Richland County, Richland County School District One and Richland School District Two have decided jointly to close schools…

Working together. Carrying on.

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The sun is beginning to shine on South Carolina, but the needs of those affected by the flood are still great. Like many of you, Todd & Moore is…

City Offices closed Wednesday, October 7

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Due to inclement weather, City of Columbia offices will be closed tomorrow, October 7, 2015, for all city operations, with the exception of essential services. City leadership will…

Zoo to Reopen to Guests Wednesday, October 7

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Zoo will reopen to the public tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7 at 9:00am. The Botanical Garden and the Saluda River footbridge that connects the Zoo and Garden will…

Continued Monetary Support and Food Drives Needed

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank Is Requesting Continued Help From The Community by Hosting Food Drives and Monetary Donations Are Needed. (South Carolina) Harvest Hope Food Bank is…

Richland County to Open Wednesday; Council Approves $1.5 Million for Recovery Efforts

October 6, 2015

Richland County Council approved $1.5 million to put toward emergency response assessment and recovery efforts. Councilmembers also approved a contract with AshBritt, a FEMA-approved national rapid-response disaster recovery and special…

Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event

October 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event later this month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, October 20 from 7:30 a.m.…

The Cliffs website receives outstanding achievement award

October 6, 2015

CliffsLiving.com establishes a name in technology TRAVELERS REST, SC – Web Marketing Association (WMA) recently recognized The Cliffs’ new website CliffsLiving.com with the 2015 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Web…

Greenville emergency services lending aid to rescue and recovery efforts

October 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Having been spared the brunt of this weekend’s historic rain event, the Greenville City Fire Department and public safety agencies throughout Greenville County are now focusing their efforts on…

William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the CFA designation examinations

October 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation examinations, each on his first attempt. Mr.…

FEMA Disaster Relief Information for South Carolina

October 6, 2015

If you live in Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, or Williamsburg county, you can apply for federal assistance.   Apply at:  http://www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 / 800-462-7585 (TTY)