Columbia Chamber hosts Richland County Business Recovery Center

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber will host representatives from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) until further notice in an effort to help business owners apply for Physical…

The Newberry Opera House to host South Carolina native JOSH TURNER Multi-platinum Country Artist

October 19, 2015

NEWBERRY, SC – Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more…

Enstar US establishes operations in Richland County

October 19, 2015

Company Acquires Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company,  Announces Expansion of Existing Richland County Operations   . COLUMBIA, SC – Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR), a company that specializes in…

Four Sowell Gray attorneys highlighted in Benchmark Litigation

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Benchmark Litigation, a definitive guide to the country’s leading lawyers and firms, has named Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, one of the top litigation firms in…

NAI Avant Brokers sale of newly constructed student housing at Clemson University

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC-  NAI Avant Senior Investment Broker, Dail Longaker, represented Pineherst, LLC in the sale of the recently developed Pineherst Student Apartments in Clemson, SC. The 96-bed, walk-to-campus development was 100%…

Gov. Nikki Haley to host Team South Carolina in Richland County on Tuesday

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley will visit Richland County on Tuesday, October 20, for the next Team South Carolina flood relief event. Team South Carolina in Richland County will…

Smart Driver Course for Seniors

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center and AARP are partnering to offer a Smart Driver Refresher Course for Seniors onThursday October 29, 12:30-5 pm at the Lourie Center.  This new…

LandTech announces exciting new “Green” community in Richland Northeast!

October 19, 2015

BLYTHEWOOD, SC – LandTech has acquired 26 acres located on Rimer Pond Road in northeast Richland County for the development of its new Coatbridge community.   The community is being…

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® celebrate a special 30th anniversary -The Hood Team – united in business and life

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS’®s, Danny and Karen Hood, of The Hood Team, top-producing independent sales associates at the Irmo/Lake Murray office, attended Coldwell Banker NRT LLC’s recent Celebration…

New website simplifies home buying for house hunters and mortgage seekers

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mortgages.com, a new free resource for house hunters, homeowners, and mortgage seekers, offers a variety of online tools for individuals and real estate professionals across the country…

Sparkleberry Country Fair donates $15,000 for teacher grants

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC —Sparkleberry Country Fair Chairman John Monroe recently presented a $15,000 check to district Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm. The check represents proceeds from the 2015 Sparkleberry Country Fair and…

The Auntie Karen Foundation announces its 14th anniversary and the 13th annual Young Entrepreneurs Conference

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – The Auntie Karen Foundation is proud to announce its 14th anniversary on October 31, 2015.  The foundation continues to be a beacon of the Columbia Metropolitan area and…

Nascar drivers Joey Logano, Jordan Anderson lend support for flood relief efforts in Columbia, SC

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – With the recent flooding events that took place throughout South Carolina, one of the most impacted areas came in the heart of the state’s capital city –…

Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Florence County

October 19, 2015

Company Investing More Than $15 Million in Solar Project FLORENCE, SC – Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has…

Two CCSD principals in top 10 to win $20,000 Best in Education Award

October 19, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – While they will have to wait until October 23, 2015 to know if they won, two CCSD principals are within striking distance of the Escalante-Gradillas Best in…

Collins & Lacy co-founder is honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work in Workers’ Compensation.…

Best of Philanthropy Award winners announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2015 Best of Philanthropy Awards on Thursday, November 5,…

The Insurance Source named Chamber Small Business of the Month

October 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for November 2015. The Insurance Source was founded by Guy Furay in 2005.…

Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event

October 19, 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.…

National leadership coach to address nonprofit teams in Greenville

October 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that 20-year organizational leadership veteran Patrick Jinks…

Best of Philanthropy Award winners announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2015 Best of Philanthropy Awards on Thursday, November 5,…

Collins & Lacy co-founder is honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work in Workers’ Compensation.…

Four Sowell Gray attorneys highlighted in Benchmark Litigation

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Benchmark Litigation, a definitive guide to the country’s leading lawyers and firms, has named Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, one of the top litigation firms in…

Riverfront Park to remain closed for repairs

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Riverfront Park, located at 312 Laurel Street, is temporarily closed to the public due to repairs that are needed after the October 2015 flood, the City of Columbia…

SCDOT maps out plan for repairing highway system

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has unveiled a plan to repair the highways and bridges in South Carolina. The list of repairs needed…

Richland County Vector Control spraying to control increased mosquito activity

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – This month’s historic flooding, paired with warm temperatures, has led to increased mosquito activity in some parts of Richland County. To combat the problem, Richland County Vector Control…

Wando instructor named SC Dance Educator of the Year

October 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Dance Association announced that for the second year in a row, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) teacher has been named the 2015 SC…

NAI Avant Brokers Industrial Sale in Columbia, SC

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, with the assistance of broker Lee Bussell and Lee Marsha, recently represented Aquatech Leasing, LLC in the sale of their…

Collins & Lacy Co-Founder honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work…

M. B. Kahn assists to eliminate water shortage for the City of Columbia

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Responding to the City of Columbia’s emergency call, M. B. Kahn Construction Co. mobilized to supply the manpower, equipment, and materials needed to maintain the city’s water…

Morton & Gettys’ Duncan appointed to cultural commission

October 16, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – James David Duncan, an attorney with Morton & Gettys, has been appointed to the York County Cultural and Heritage Commission. The commission oversees four facilities: Historic Brattonsville,…

NAI Avant Brokers Industrial Sale in Columbia, SC

October 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, with the assistance of broker Lee Bussell and Lee Marsha, recently represented Aquatech Leasing, LLC in the sale of their…

SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest; Deadline Extended to October 26

October 16, 2015

Seeking great ideas to help our #SCStrong community move forward   COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to move the Midlands forward via the $5,000 Ignite! 2015 Ideas…

North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce names Shafran Fields Sports and Group Tourism Manager

October 15, 2015

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced Shafran Fields as its new Sports and Group Tourism Manager. In his new position,…

Collins & Lacy Co-Founder honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work…

M. B. Kahn assists to eliminate water shortage for the City of Columbia

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Responding to the City of Columbia’s emergency call, M. B. Kahn Construction Co. mobilized to supply the manpower, equipment, and materials needed to maintain the city’s water…

SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest; Deadline Extended to October 26

October 15, 2015

Seeking great ideas to help our #SCStrong community move forward   COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to move the Midlands forward via the $5,000 Ignite! 2015 Ideas…

Google sending managers to visit columbia, SC Devfest

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Martin Omander and Elizabeth Padilla, both Developer Relations Managers for Google will be speaking at Columbia’s first Devfest event on Saturday, October 24th.  Topics will include “Boosting…

Colliers International welcomes Taylor Wolfe to Columbia office brokerage team

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce that Taylor Wolfe has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate. Wolfe will be a member of the Columbia office brokerage team. …

NAI Avant consummates lease of ±24,000 sf office space in Columbia, SC

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, with assistance from Cushman and Wakefield brokers John Gray, John Tison and Ed Kercher, recently facilitated the ±24,000 SF lease of commercial…

Richland One announces initial plan for makeup days

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One students missed seven school days due to the historic flooding that affected the Columbia area and other parts of the state. The district has announced its…

Additional disaster recovery centers in South Carolina open in Darlington and Orangeburg Counties

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are now open in Darlington and Orangeburg to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers’ hours are 8 AM to 7 PM seven…

SYNNEX Corporation inspires record number of IT channel leaders at its annual North American conference

October 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a Fortune 300 technology solutions company with its US distribution headquarters located in Greenville, South Carolina, held its largest annual Inspire Conference North…

Forty-First annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced

October 15, 2015

Cycling Event Set for May 2016 Opens Registration, New Website Unveiled SPARTANBURG, SC – Today, the Freewheelers Cycling Association opened public registration for the 2016 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and…

Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Darlington County

October 15, 2015

Company investing more than $10 million in solar project   DARLINGTON, SC – Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…

“Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop” hosted by the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium

October 15, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Public Works…

NICB agents process soaked vehicles from South Carolina floods

October 15, 2015

DES PLAINES, IL – As South Carolina struggles to recover from record-breaking rainfall and flooding, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is working with law enforcement agencies, insurance and car rental…

Help S.C. flood relief by donating to zero overhead fund at YourFoundation.org

October 15, 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…

Senior Resources broadens its reach to feed seniors in aftermath of floods

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources will deliver non-perishable food to local seniors who have been affected by the flooding in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin. The agency is collecting food…

SC State Fair off to favorable start as thousands turn out for Opening Day

October 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Clear skies and enthusiastic crowds marked the opening day of the 2015 South Carolina State Fair in Columbia on Wednesday. The opening drew 35,686 patrons to the fairgrounds…