Motley Rice LLC files class action lawsuits in eight states on behalf of Volkswagen owners and lessees

September 29, 2015

MT. PLEASANT, SC – Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms, has filed class actions in eight states for alleged consumer fraud and breach of contract regarding…

Galt joins OnPoint CFO & Controller Services Team

September 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – OnPoint CFO & Controller Services recently welcomed Dan Galt to their team as Senior Accountant. In his new role, he will oversee the daily finance activity for…

AZA grants accreditation to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

September 29, 2015

SILVER SPRING, MD – The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Riverbanks Zoo and Garden was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. “The Association of Zoos…

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for August

September 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for August. These are the agents and teams with…

NAI Avant brokers sales of ±1.2 acres on Burning Tree Drive in Columbia

September 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Bobby Hathaway and Campbell Kreps recently facilitated the sale of ±1.2 acres off Burning Tree Drive in Columbia, SC. Hathaway and Kreps represented the…

USC joins coalition to improve admissions process

September 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina is among a diverse coalition of public and private colleges and universities coming together with the goal of improving the college admission…

Mayor Steve Benjamin to announce headliner for Columbia, S.C.’s Famously Hot New Year celebration on Oct. 8th

September 29, 2015

Discover the New Year on South Carolina’s Main Street COLUMBIA, SC — Mayor Steve Benjamin and Famously Hot New Year (FHNY) will announce the national headliner for Famously Hot New…

United Ministries announces new name and look for October 25th signature event

September 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – United Ministries is pleased to introduce the new name and look of its signature community-wide fundraising walk, the result of the organization’s rebranding of the event. Known as…

Richland County issues a Notice to Proceed for Intersections Improvement Project

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland Penny Program is pleased to announce C.R. Jackson, Inc. was issued a Notice to Proceed for an 18-month, $9 million contract for six design/build intersection improvements…

Columbia Chamber honors six at 113th Annual Gala

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On September 24, 2015, the Columbia Chamber had the distinct honor of celebrating six outstanding individuals at the 113th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.…

Rotary District 7770 awards three Ambassadorial Global Scholars

September 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – District 7770 recently awarded scholarships to three new Ambassadorial Global Scholars for a year of graduate study overseas. Ambassadorial Global Scholars pursue studies which offer sustainable, high-impact…

Circle of Excellence award winner: Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR

September 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston, SC office of Avison Young announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR was recognized by Avison Young as a 2014 Circle of Excellence Affiliate Winner…

SC Bar Foundation seeks young lawyers for Ambassador program

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina Bar Foundation is seeking young attorneys interested in a leadership position to become Bar Foundation Ambassadors. The Foundation launched the Ambassador program in January…

Midlands Mediation Center announces new Executive Director

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Midlands Mediation Center, a conflict resolution organization serving the Midlands of South Carolina since 1998, announces the selection of Sondra D. Stephenson, J.D.  as its new executive…

Mitsubishi Polyester Film expanding Upstate Operations

September 28, 2015

Company Investing $100 Million To Expand Production Capacity At Greer, S.C. Facility  .  GREER, SC – Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc. one of the world’s largest suppliers of polyester film, is…

Mayor Steve Benjamin to announce headliner for Columbia, S.C.’s Famously Hot New Year celebration on Oct. 8th

September 28, 2015

Discover the New Year on South Carolina’s Main Street COLUMBIA, SC — Mayor Steve Benjamin and Famously Hot New Year (FHNY) will announce the national headliner for Famously Hot New…

IntelliSystems and Avaya host telecommunications “Lunch and Learn”

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  IntelliSystems and Avaya are holding a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, October 8th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the IntelliSystems office at 140 Stoneridge Drive,…

Dr. Katie Stroud Bullwinkel joins Pitner Orthodontics

September 28, 2015

  IRMO, SC – Dr. Leslie Pitner, owner of Pitner Orthodontics, announced that Dr. Katie Stroud Bullwinkel has joined Pitner Orthodontics as an associate. Dr. Katie Bullwinkel is a native…

Bobbitt constructs dental practice in historic Columbia building

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on Columbia Smiles’ second high-end dental practice, which is located in the Historic Keenan Building at 1310 Lady St. in downtown…

Renewable Water Resources sweeps debris from the Reedy River

September 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources employees and volunteers took part in the 27th annual Statewide Beach Sweep/River Sweep last weekend. Each year thousands of people volunteer for the Sweep,…

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 GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human…

United Community Bank commits to growing SBA manufacturing lending with new manager

September 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  United Community Bank continues to strengthen their specialized lending division by welcoming Paul Pickhardt as SBA Manufacturing Vertical Manager. Pickhardt, a veteran SBA lender with manufacturing experience, will…

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 GREENVILLE, SC – The Channel Company has issued its 2015 CRN® Fast Growth 150 list,…

Dancing with the Carolina Stars returns for a sixth year of world class dancing and fundraising

September 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Capitalizing on the popularity of the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” local human service organization Senior Action will be staging its 6th Annual “Dancing with the…

SYNNEX Corporation to host its 2015 Inspire Conference North America in Greenville, SC

September 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a Fortune 300 technology solutions company with its US distribution headquarters located in Greenville, South Carolina, today announced that it will host its…

SC Bar names Elizabeth R. Hamilton Pro Bono Program Director

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC —The SC Bar welcomed Elizabeth R. Hamilton as the new Pro Bono Program Director in August. Hamilton comes to the Bar from Charleston School of Law, where she…

Association of Fundraising Professionals announces 2015 National Philanthropy Day Winners

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – The SC Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will honor the finest achievements of the philanthropic community in the Midlands at the 25th…

History made twice as $1.25 Million Gift is announced at the Inauguration of Midlands Technical College First Alumnus President

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a historical day for Midlands Technical College (MTC), Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was inaugurated today as the first alumnus president of Midlands Technical College. He is…

Town of Lexington decommissioning Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant

September 28, 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…

City of Columbia Art Center offers fall workshops

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Art Center is offering several workshops during the fall. Workshops include: The Learn to Draw Comics Workshop will take students ages 8-14 through…

Richland County Councilwoman to host community meeting on Spears Creek Wastewater Discharge

September 28, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilwoman Julie-Ann Dixon of District Nine is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss a request from Palmetto Utilities to discharge 6 million gallons/day…

Proforma Impact Print & Promo hires Marketing Specialist Neil Nadkarni

September 28, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Proforma Impact Print & Promo, a local creative marketing agency, has recently announced Neil Nadkarni will join its team as the newest Marketing Specialist. Nadkarni will help…

Bennett Hospitality gifts $50,000 in honor of Emanuel AME Church

September 28, 2015

College of Charleston scholarship open to contributions CHARLESTON, SC –  Bennett Hospitality, a locally owned, full-service real estate company is pleased to announce a grant to the College of Charleston…

Crafty Feast announces vendor list for December 13, 2015 Indie Craft Fair

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest independent craft fair, has released the jury-selected vendor list for its seventh annual, one-day-only market, featuring exclusive and funky handmade items by artists…

SAMS Club recognizes Burns Elementary teachers with surprise thank you event

September 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Teachers at Edmund A. Burns Elementary School headed to media center Wednesday thinking they were about to have a meeting with the principal. What they didn’t know…

Bobbitt constructs dental practice in historic Columbia building

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on Columbia Smiles’ second high-end dental practice, which is located in the Historic Keenan Building at 1310 Lady St. in downtown…

Crafty Feast announces vendor list for December 13, 2015 Indie Craft Fair

September 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest independent craft fair, has released the jury-selected vendor list for its seventh annual, one-day-only market, featuring exclusive and funky handmade items by artists…

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…