EDTS honored among elite IT performers on North American list

September 28, 2015

CRN Names EDTS to 2015 Fast Growth 150 Ranking of Fastest Growing IT Solution Providers COLUMBIA and AIKEN, SC – The Channel Company has issued its 2015 CRN® Fast Growth…

Phillips Staffing honors contributions of temporary and contract workers to Georgia, South Carolina economies

September 28, 2015

Firm plans celebrations, honors during National Staffing Employee Week Sept. 28 – October 4, 2015 COLUMBIA and AIKEN, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing…

EdVenture awarded $15,000 from Ingersoll Rand Charitable Foundation

September 27, 2015

Grant Supports STEAM Camp For Girls and Columbia Mini Maker Faire   COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the award of a $15,000 grant from Ingersoll…

Richland One Volunteer wins South Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Award

September 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On any given day at Carver-Lyon Elementary School, volunteer Keith Kennedy will be just about everywhere – from tutoring second-graders and stuffing backpacks with food for students…

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Foundation awards grant supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia

September 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is honored to announce receiving the Good Shepherd Foundation grant from the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Good Shepherd Foundation…

Hogwarts takes over Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College for The Magical Music of Harry Potter

September 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Philharmonic performs scores from Harry Potter films on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015; guests encouraged to don house robes and bring wands Fans of the classic…

Hogwarts takes over Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College for The Magical Music of Harry Potter

September 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Philharmonic performs scores from Harry Potter films on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015; guests encouraged to don house robes and bring wands Fans of the classic…

SCRA releases year end economic development results

September 24, 2015

SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA today announced Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 results for its Technology Ventures sector. This business sector executes SCRA’s high-tech economic development mission through its flagship SC Launch program,…

South Risk Management to increase employee benefits services

September 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its employee benefits sales team with the addition of Nick Gilger as an employee benefit account executive. Previously in…

Mayor Benjamin to participate in Pope Francis’ historic visit

September 24, 2015

Mayor will help lead International Mayors Forum and attend Papal Mass   COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is traveling to Philadelphia, PA today where this afternoon he will…

SC REALTORS® joint conference draws 800 Realtors® across two states

September 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2015 joint annual conference and expo with the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa, September 12-15,…

Richland County Councilmembers host meeting to discuss development of new Decker Center

September 24, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilmen Damon Jeter of District Three, Jim Manning of District Eight, Greg Pearce of District Six, and Kelvin Washington of District 10 are hosting…

North Myrtle Beach Chamber, Convention and Visitors Bureau names Crawford Strategy Agency of Record

September 24, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing firm based in Greenville, S.C., has been selected by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau to handle…

Habitat honors partners and volunteers at 30th Anniversary Founder’s Day event

September 24, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Thousands of people from across the Upstate have helped Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County over the past 30 years. On September 20, the organization commemorated its…

North Myrtle Beach Chamber, Convention and Visitors Bureau names Crawford Strategy Agency of Record

September 24, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing firm based in Greenville, S.C., has been selected by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau to handle…

South Risk Management to increase employee benefits services

September 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its employee benefits sales team with the addition of Nick Gilger as an employee benefit account executive. Previously in…

Philanthropic Music Showcase to welcome President Mahony, commemorate Vladimir Horowitz anniversary

September 23, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC  — The Steinway Piano Gallery of Charlotte will help Winthrop University’s Department of Music welcome President Dan Mahony, raise money for charity and commemorate the 30th anniversary…

AT&T brings national It Can Wait campaign, virtual simulator to District Five school

September 23, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – Students at Chapin High School learned valuable lessons about the dangers of texting while driving during a school event on Sept. 21. AT&T’s It Can Wait campaign…

District Five middle school launches Hate Won’t Win initiative, challenges other schools to take the pledge against hate and intolerance

September 23, 2015

IRMO, SC – “Hate won’t win, but perhaps love, sharing and understanding will.” That’s the message students from Dutch Fork Middle heard during a Sept. 18 event, launching the school’s campaign…

District Five design and construction director to retire after a 40-year career in education

September 23, 2015

IRMO, SC – Nostrils flared and eyebrows furrowed, Keith McAlister is in a heated September phone conversation about construction projects he wants completed “ASAP.” With the booming voice of a former…

LEXINGTON: Digital Doc announces newest location in Walmart

September 23, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Welcome to the neighborhood, Digital Doc! Digital Doc’s newest location is now open for business. Conveniently located in the Walmart Supercenter on Lake Drive, Digital Doc delivers…

NAI Avant represents seller of 26 acre Rimer Pond Road parcel

September 23, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Director of Retail Services, Patrick Palmer, CCIM, recently represented Sycamore Development in the sale of 2233 Rimer Pond Road. The property consists of ±26 acres zoned for…

Town of Lexington Decommissioning Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant

September 23, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Town of Lexington is hosting a decommission press conference on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 10:30am at the Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant located at 1000 Mallard Lakes…

DEW appoints deputy communications director

September 23, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) appointed Dorothy Weaver as deputy director of communications and marketing. Weaver will be involved in developing and executing a…

Providence Cooks! Participating in the Southern Living Taste of Charleston Cooking Well Invitational 2015

September 23, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Providence Hospitals PROVIDENCE COOKS! Team will compete in the 2015 Cooking Well International event, part of the “Southern Living” Taste of Charleston this weekend. In its…

NAI Avant represents seller of 26 AC Rimer Pond Road parcel in Columbia

September 23, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Director of Retail Services, Patrick Palmer, CCIM, recently represented Sycamore Development in the sale of 2233 Rimer Pond Road. The property consists of ±26 acres zoned…

Columbia law firm wins prestigious award

September 23, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson and Delgado, LLC (BNTD) has been selected as the winner of the 2015 SC Bar Solo and Small Firm Section Award. The firm was…

Lexington One schools choose Teacher of the Year

September 23, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools each chose a Teacher of the Year to represent them in the 2015–2016 Teacher of the Year process, serve on…

Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. Establishing Upstate Operations

September 23, 2015

Automotive Industry Supplier Investing $24 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 109 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing…

NAI Avant represents seller of 26 AC Rimer Pond Road parcel in Columbia

September 23, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Director of Retail Services, Patrick Palmer, CCIM, recently represented Sycamore Development in the sale of 2233 Rimer Pond Road. The property consists of ±26 acres zoned…

Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. Establishing Upstate Operations

September 23, 2015

Automotive Industry Supplier Investing $24 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 109 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing…

Ob Hospitalist Group awarded one of the best places to work in SC

September 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC  – Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) has been honored by the Best Places to Work in South Carolina Program for the third year in a row. This program is…

The Allstate Foundation awards YMCA of Greenville $20,000 grant

September 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The YMCA of Greenville was recently awarded a grant from The Allstate Foundation to support the Y’s youth and wellness programs. The $20,000 grant is dedicated to…

Advanced Technology Services to expand Southeast Regional Office

September 22, 2015

Growing Company’s Local Office Moves to Modern New Greenville Location with Room to Grow GREENVILLE, SC – Peoria, IL-based Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), the leader in factory maintenance, industrial parts…

New interim staffing model expands inside corporate tax departments

September 22, 2015

TaxBridgeStaffing.com Conquers the Traditional “Loaner Staffing” Model for Tax MT. PLEASANT, SC – The traditional consulting model for corporate tax departments now has a proven, alternative solution thanks to the successful…

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Project Manager

September 22, 2015

New project manager to focus on Chinese investment COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Wally Wang has joined the agency as a Senior Project…

Silverton Mortgage adds Tony Thompson to lead national growth

September 22, 2015

ATLANTA, GA –  Silverton Mortgage Specialists, Inc. announces the addition of Tony Thompson as vice president of Growth and Strategy. Thompson oversees company-wide business development efforts both within its existing markets…

Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina.

September 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of X. Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina. Family Connection is a statewide nonprofit organization with…

GreenWood, Inc. adds Greg Crooke as Project Site Leader

September 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Greg Crooke as Project Site Leader at the Honeywell Aerospace facility in Greer,…

Sylvan Learning has ribbon cutting at new Greenville location

September 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, Sc – Last week, Sylvan Learning of the Upstate held a Grand Opening Celebration at their new location at 150 Tanner Road. Many families, teachers and community partners joined…

Turner Padget’s J. René Josey elected as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Bar Foundation

September 22, 2015

FLORENCE, SC –  Turner Padget announces that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey has been elected to serve as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Bar Foundation. In…

Tenth drug take-back day collects 1,810 pounds of medication

September 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Project Rx: A River Remedy held its tenth drug take-back event on Saturday, September 19th for Upstate residents to properly dispose of their unused or unwanted medications.…

Riggs Partners chooses organizations to receive CreateAthon® services

September 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Eight South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and communications services provided by Riggs Partners in its 18th annual CreateAthon®. The 24-hour work-around-the-clock…

Lexington One student earns state’s only Platinum+ certification

September 22, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC –  After taking the ACT WorkKeys in spring 2015, Madison Bailes from Gilbert High School in Lexington County School District One earned the only Platinum+ certification in South…

Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina.

September 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of X. Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina. Family Connection is a statewide nonprofit organization with…

Turner Padget’s J. René Josey elected as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Bar Foundation

September 22, 2015

FLORENCE, SC –  Turner Padget announces that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey has been elected to serve as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Bar Foundation. In…

SC REALTORS® release August 2015 housing market data

September 21, 2015

SOUTH CAROLINA – According to the South Carolina REALTORS® August housing market reports, Summer is wrapping up with continued momentum toward an improving housing market. New Listings were up 3.9 percent…

South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics celebrates highest SAT and ACT scores in state

September 21, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is celebrating the highest statewide scores in both the SAT and ACT this year. With an average…

John Ballato named to SmartState endowed chair in optical fiber

September 21, 2015

CLEMSON — John Ballato has been named the inaugural holder of the J. E. Sirrine Endowed Chair in Optical Fiber at Clemson University. The Sirrine Endowed Chair, which was awarded to be “the…

Furman University professor named South Carolina EPSCoR/IDeA interim director

September 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC — Dr. John Wheeler, Director of Furman University’s Office of Integrative Research in the Sciences and Professor of Chemistry, has been named Interim Director of the South Carolina…