GHS physician named chair of Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Bruce Snyder, a vascular surgeon with Greenville Health System, has been named chair of the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina. The Alliance is a group…

Complete Public Relations wins two MarCom Awards

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations’ work on two projects in the Upstate have earned international recognition from the MarCom Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication…

City of Columbia Municipal Election Tuesday, November 3, 2015

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. All voting precincts have been inspected by Richland County and no changes have been made…

Sowell Gray included in 2016 edition of Best Law Firms

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC has been ranked among the nation’s most prominent law firms in key practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, a…

Tours of the Battlefield at Congaree Creek resume on November 14

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Guided tours of the Civil War Earthworks at the Battlefield of Congaree Creek will resume on November 14 and will run every Saturday at 10 a.m. and…

Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado recognized as 2016 Top Tier Law Firm

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado (BNTD) has been named a Tier 1 law firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® publication, “Best Law Firms” in its metropolitan…

Blythewood High hosts Flames of Hope Virtual 5K Run

November 2, 2015

BLYTHEWOOD, SC – Blythewood transition students in Mr. Josh Fulmer and Mr. Dennis Ely’s classes have organized the Flames of Hope Virtual 5K run to be held in the month…

Legendary ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau dives deep with talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015

November 2, 2015

Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages   COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30…

NAI Avant welcomes back John Criminger as Senior Property & Project Manager

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the return of esteemed property manager John Criminger. John was a valued member of the NAI Avant team in the Property…

Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for fifth consecutive year

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has been named a…

SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation

November 2, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…

Sowell Gray included in 2016 edition of Best Law Firms

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC has been ranked among the nation’s most prominent law firms in key practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, a…

Tours of the Battlefield at Congaree Creek resume on November 14

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Guided tours of the Civil War Earthworks at the Battlefield of Congaree Creek will resume on November 14 and will run every Saturday at 10 a.m. and…

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2016 “Best Law Firm”

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2016. The selection is based on…

Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado recognized as 2016 Top Tier Law Firm

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, and Delgado (BNTD) has been named a Tier 1 law firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® publication, “Best Law Firms” in its metropolitan…

Scott Graves succeeds Jim Deyling as President of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Private Business 

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Effective Jan., 1, 2016, Scott Graves, president of BlueChoice® HealthPlan, will succeed Jim Deyling as president of the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina private business division. In July,…

Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders

October 29, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per sharepayable on Dec. 16, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close…

District Five school receives statewide award for ‘technology in education’ program

October 29, 2015

IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland District Five elementary school has received a statewide award for “excellence in the integration of technology in education.” Ballentine Elementary School received the South Carolina…

NRT names Pauline Bennett as President of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® in the Carolinas

October 29, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC – NRT LLC, the nation’s leading residential real estate brokerage company, announced that Pauline Bennett has been appointed as president of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® in the Carolinas.…

Richland Library Staff receive special honors

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Two Richland Library staff members are getting special attention in the community as we get ready to end the month of October. We are excited to share…

ECPI University named 2016 STEM JobsSM approved College and Industry Award Winner

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been designated a 2016 STEM JobsSM Approved College by Victory Media, the leader in connecting young professionals with education…

SC Power Team names Warren Darby VP Global Business

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team is pleased to announce the promotion of Warren Darby as its new Vice President, Global Business. Warren will lead the global business team…

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. named as one of its “Best of the Best Firms to Watch.”

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – October 26, 2015 – INSIDE Public Accounting, an award-winning trade publication that follows trends in the public accounting world, has named Columbia, South Carolina CPA firm, Bauknight…

District Five announces top Recycling Awards

October 29, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Dutch Fork Elementary, CrossRoads Intermediate and Chapin High schools winners of its 2014-2015 Top Recycling Award. The recognition was created by District…

McNair welcomes new Director of Marketing and Business Development

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm announced Kathryn B. Whitaker has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Business Development. In this role, she will work closely with the…

City of Columbia Firefighters Association endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference today near the First Responder’s Remembrance Memorial, at the intersection of Lincoln and Senate streets, Victor Kemper and the City of Columbia Firefighters Association…

The U.S. Army Field Band – “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” – performing free concert in honor of Veterans Day

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission is partnering with Lower Richland High School to present the internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, on Thursday,…

MACK Home celebrates women near and far

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…

Scott and Company promotes Upstate CPA Chris Halkowitz to firm member

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, has promoted Chris Halkowitz, CPA, CFE, a senior manager in the…

Wagner Wealth Management’s Osgood named to 20 Under 40

October 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood has been named one of the 20 Under 40 leaders honored by Anderson University and the Independent Mail this week. The 20…

The Cliffs expands team of wine experts

October 29, 2015

Three more staff members pass Level 1 Sommelier Introductory Examination TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Cliffs is pleased to announce three team members have passed their Level 1 Sommelier Introductory…

Lower Saluda River sirens and strobe lights inoperable

October 29, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCE&G reminds the public that warning sirens and strobe lights in the Lower Saluda River area are currently inoperable. Visitors and residents around the Lower Saluda River…

The Joint Corp. targets Columbia for franchise expansion in South Carolina

October 29, 2015

Leading healthcare franchisor actively seeking franchisees in Columbia   SCOTTSDALE, AR – The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) announced that it is actively seeking franchisees in Columbia for its chiropractic units…

City of Columbia Firefighters Association endorses Andy Smith for at-large City Council seat

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – During a press conference today near the First Responder’s Remembrance Memorial, at the intersection of Lincoln and Senate streets, Victor Kemper and the City of Columbia Firefighters Association…

MACK Home celebrates women near and far

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…

McNair welcomes new Director of Marketing and Business Development

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm announced Kathryn B. Whitaker has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Business Development. In this role, she will work closely with the…

The U.S. Army Field Band – “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” – performing free concert in honor of Veterans Day

October 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission is partnering with Lower Richland High School to present the internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, on Thursday,…

First Baptist Church of Columbia collects $60,000 for flood relief at benefit concert

October 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – First Baptist Church of Columbia hosted a benefit concert featuring modern hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty on Oct. 11, raising $60,000 in support of United Way…

Poly-America Establishing South Carolina Operations

October 28, 2015

Company Investing $100 Million to Open Chester County Facility CHESTER, SC — Poly-America, one of the largest polyethylene film manufacturers in the U.S., is establishing South Carolina operations with Carolina…

Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

October 28, 2015

Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 19 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 19 counties have…

Greenville County Redevelopment Authority announces appointment of New Executive Director

October 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC  – The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stanley (Stan) Wilson as the organization’s new Executive Director. Wilson will assume leadership of the…

NAI Earle Furman releases third quarter 2015 industrial, office and retail market reports

October 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman has released its Third Quarter 2015 Market Reports. Reports include market snapshots in the office, retail and industrial sectors of commercial real estate. The reports…

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School named first-ever South Carolina winner for National CEFPI Award

October 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – For the first time in state history, a K-12 facility from South Carolina has been named the national James D. MacConnell Award winner by the Council of…

Duke Energy ramps up efforts to protect customers from utility scammers

October 28, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy is ramping up efforts to protect customers from the long-running scam targeting customers of utility service providers across the country. The company has launched a…

Avison Young retail lease – Cedar Springs Crossing

October 28, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre Stephens represented the Tenant, HWY 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in the lease of a 2,800SF…

Berkeley County School Board approves land purchase for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School

October 28, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night, October 27, to approve the land acquisition contract for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School proposed by Hanahan City Council.…

Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in leasing 975 sf of office/warehouse space in North Charleston, SC

October 28, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch, represented the Landlord, L’Wood Associates, LLC, in the lease of975 SF Office/Warehouse Space located at 4365 Dorchester Road, Suite 306, North…

Caldwell receives grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative

October 28, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC  – Amanda Caldwell, English teacher at Westview Middle School, received a $1,000 Bright Ideas grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative to create English Interactive Student Notebooks. The grant…

Devon Forest Elementary School receives $50,000 Google Community Grant for 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative

October 28, 2015

GOOSE CREEK, SC – Cristie Mitchum has always had a passion for technology. As principal of Devon Forest Elementary, she has observed firsthand the positive impact technology has played in…

Trident and Summerville Medical Centers earn ‘A’ grade for patient safety in National Hospital Safety Score Report

October 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC– Trident and Summerville Medical Centers have each earned an ‘A’ grade for patient safety in the fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score report released nationally by The Leapfrog Group…