Ally Quesada joins Phillips Staffing as payroll specialist

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA and AIKEN, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Ally Quesada as Payroll Specialist. Ms. Quesada joins…

BITS Technology Solutions, LLC assists title agents to comply with the ALTA Best Practices

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – BITS Technology Solutions, LLC group of compliance experts assists title agents to comply with ALTA (American Land Title Association) Best Practices by providing SSAE/SOC reports. Benefits of…

Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado receives SC Bar’s 2015 Solo and Small Firm Section Award

September 21, 2015

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

GSSM 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…

Miller-Valentine breaks ground on Atlas Commerce Center in Palmetto Commerce Park

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The new 67,500 SF class “A” speculative warehouse building is the first within the Atlas Commerce Center’s multi-phased development. Upon its completion it will include a second…

REI Automation celebrates 25th annivesary with expansion, new location

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – REI Automation is celebrating 25 years designing and building custom industrial equipment including assembly lines, robotic cells and special-purpose machines. The company has experienced steady growth over…

Riggs Partners chooses organizations to receive CreateAthon® services

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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…

Science and Mathematics Governor’s School celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is proud to announce that 18 members of the Class of 2016 were recently named National Merit Semifinalists by…

BACK TO WORK 50+ information session to be held Friday, September 25

September 20, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College will offer a BACK TO WORK 50+ free information session Friday, September 25 from 10 a.m. – noon on the Pendleton Campus.  Job candidates, who…

NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions

September 20, 2015

Leases Travelers Rest, South Carolina:  Ross Kester and Tyson Smoak, CCIM of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Enigma Corporation, in the leasing of a 5,816 SF office space at…

Tri-County instructor Timeko McFadden selected for national ACTFL initiative

September 20, 2015

PENDLETON,SC – Tri-County Technical College Spanish instructor Timeko McFadden has been selected to participate in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Languages and Literacy Collaboration Initiative.…

Macy Long joins ERA Wilder Realty

September 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty recently announced the addition of Macy Long to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Lexington area. Long is a graduate…

Two CCSD teachers named Physical Education Teacher of the Year

September 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Association for Physical Education and Sport (SCAPES) announced this week that two Charleston County School District (CCSD) teachers have been named the 2015 Teacher…

Downtown development property sold

September 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Commercial, LLC is proud to announce the recent development property sale of 524 Meeting Street. The highly visible, 0.32 acre property is located on the corner…

iDeals Virtual Data Room to offer free use of its platform

September 18, 2015

NEW YORK, NY – iDeals® Solutions, a leading global provider of virtual data rooms (VDR) and secure content sharing platform, announced that for a limited time it will be offering…

Four Turner Padget attorneys selected among Women Leaders in the Law for 2015

September 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that four of its attorneys have been recognized by American Lawyer Media (ALM) and Fortune Magazine among the Legal Leaders’ Women…

Coker College hires new faculty members

September 18, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – William Carswell, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Coker College, has announced the addition of six new full-time faculty members. Andrew Schwartz, LaShaune…

Mashburn Construction hires Director of Preconstruction

September 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company: Carl Ogren joins Mashburn’s Charleston office as a Director of Preconstruction – Charleston Division. Carl…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation – August 2015

September 18, 2015

Largest Unemployment Rate Decline Since August 1983 Employment Total Sets Another Record South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate recorded the largest one-month decline since 1983, falling from 6.4 percent in…

Fine Arts Center’s Bassett Gallery opens season with Manda & Chris McKay exhibition

September 18, 2015

CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will hold an opening reception for the first Bassett Gallery Exhibition of the 2015-16 season featuring the works of…

Four Turner Padget attorneys selected among Women Leaders in the Law for 2015

September 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that four of its attorneys have been recognized by American Lawyer Media (ALM) and Fortune Magazine among the Legal Leaders’ Women…

iDeals Virtual Data Room to offer free use of its platform

September 18, 2015

NEW YORK, NY – iDeals® Solutions, a leading global provider of virtual data rooms (VDR) and secure content sharing platform, announced that for a limited time it will be offering…

Eighth Annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament brings authentic Italian food and family fun

September 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Columbia’s eighth annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion (1615 and 1616 Blanding St.).…

SCDEW appoints director of communications and marketing

September 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Robert “Bob” Bouyea as director of communications and marketing. Bouyea will lead the Department’s strategic communications…

Ziff Properties sells Shoppes at Seven Hills

September 17, 2015

DALLAS, GA – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the disposition of the Shoppes at Seven Hills, a 17,930-square-foot CVS-anchored strip center located in Dallas, GA. The property sold to an…

CCSD announces 2016 National Merit semifinalists

September 17, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the names of 23 CCSD high school seniors that have been chosen as semifinalists for the 61st annual National Merit…

Eighth Annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament brings authentic Italian food and family fun

September 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Columbia’s eighth annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion (1615 and 1616 Blanding St.).…

Avison Young Office Lease – 480 East Bay Street

September 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Huguenot Square, LLC in the lease of a 2,832…

Junior Achievement of Coastal South Carolina to consolidate with Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina

September 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina and Junior Achievement of Coastal South Carolina have been proud to serve local youth for the last 47 and 49 years…

New wine distributor opens in Charleston

September 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Fine Wines, LLC is now open serving the Greater Charleston region.  This wholesale wine distributor will be offering only the best wines in the industry to…

Children’s Discovery Center opens second Lowcountry location

September 16, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Children’s Discovery Center opened its doors to a second location in Park West Wednesday, Sept. 9. Located at 3300 Stockdale Road in the growing Park West…

Lexington One congratulates National Merit Semifinalists

September 16, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Four Lexington One students are among the 201 South Carolina seniors named as National Merit Semifinalists. The district’s semifinalists include Lexington High’s Rosemary Coskrey, Ashley Fellers and…

Young Lawyers to distribute 1,000 Constitutions on Constitution Day

September 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC —In celebration of Constitution Day on September 17, the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) will distribute 1,000 pocket-sized copies of the U.S. Constitution across the state.…

New workshop created for girls to explore media and its influences

September 16, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Media and technology are dramatically changing the way children communicate, receive information, and learn.  While there are many positive benefits of increased media exposure, there are many…

Great Southern Homes CEO Mike Satterfield returns to the Upstate

September 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Hometown businessman and Great Southern Homes CEO, Mike Satterfield, recently expanded the company’s home building organization to the Upstate. Great Southern Home partnered with Coldwell Banker Caine…

Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to be recognized nationally with ACCT Southern Regional Chief Executive Officer award

September 16, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College President Ronnie L. Booth will be recognized nationally next month for his commitment to advancing the community college movement. In August, Dr. Booth, who…

KEMET awarded 2015 Excellence in Sustainability Award by Cisco

September 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, announced that it has received the 2015 Excellence in Sustainability Award from Cisco®. This prestigious award…

The Marchant Company recognizes agents for excellent performance in August 2015

September 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, recognized select REALTORS® for outstanding performance…

Elite Nutrition and Performance Fundraiser

September 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Elite Nutrition & Performance, a local business in Columbia, SC is teaming up with South of the Bully Rescue- Charlotte to help raise funds and awareness for…

Girl Scouts thanks Emerald Circle donors

September 16, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands recognized and thanked the women of its local philanthropic group on September 15 at a reception held in the…

DRÄXLMAIER expanding Upstate operations

September 16, 2015

Company Investing $35 Million To Expand Its Existing Spartanburg County Manufacturing Facility  . SPARTANBURG, SC –  The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, is expanding its existing manufacturing…

Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine joins First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to celebrate Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties

September 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine joined First Lady Michelle Obama and representatives from the National League of Cities (NLC) and several federal agencies at the White House today for…

WKHS band director receives a ‘rosy’ honor

September 16, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – White Knoll High Band Director Bob Barfield is headed to the 128th Rose Parade as a member of the 2017 Bands of America Honor Band staff. Music…

IMIC Hotels hires Tony Tam

September 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – IMIC Hotels (Interstate Management and Investment Company) announced the appointment of Tony Tam, as Vice-President of Hotel operations. Mr. Tam will be responsible for operations of all…

High School and College leaders address math pathways

September 16, 2015

Educators and senior administrators from five universities and four public school districts serving Lowcountry students have formed a collaborative team to focus on improving “math pathways” between high school and…

Charleston Parks Conservancy invites public input

September 16, 2015

  CHARLESTON, S.C. – In an effort to improve a well-used park on the upper peninsula, the Charleston Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Charleston and the Eastside…

‘Gifts of Aging’ event celebrates older adults aging successfully

September 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – In October, the focus will be on Charleston area residents, business leaders, volunteers and others who demonstrate the key elements of successful aging in place – healthy…

DEW promotes new assistant executive director of Unemployment Insurance

September 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Jamie Suber as the assistant executive director of the Unemployment Insurance Division. Suber has been with…

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces award winners at annual gala

September 16, 2015

Manufacturing, Diversity, and Human Resources awards given at Palmetto Vision Awards Gala COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced recipients of awards at the annual Palmetto Vision Awards…

SC BlueCross Foundation presents $500,000 grant to increase healthy food access statewide

September 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation will present $500,000 today to the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) to provide a revolving source of low-interest loans for…