Former EDENS executives launch Asana Partners – A retail real estate investment company

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Industry veterans Terry Brown, Jason Tompkins, and Sam Judd last month launched Asana Partners, a retail real estate investment company balancing a vision and passion for the retail…

$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…

$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…

Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation announced today a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo. The funds will provide tuition assistance for unemployed or underemployed Midlands residents to…

State Museum presents Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum presents its next major blockbuster exhibition, Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines, opening Saturday, Sept. 26. From the triumphant victory of…

#GiveTechChangeLives launches September 14 to bring technology to visually disabled in the Midlands

September 9, 2015

Local Nonprofit Launches Technology Campaign for Visually Impaired COLUMBIA, SC –  The Vision Institute of South Carolina, Inc. (TVI), a non-profit advocacy and educational organization serving the blind and visually…

DEA national take back initiative in Cayce set for September 26th

September 9, 2015

CAYCE, SC – On September 26th 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its…

EDTS named to two lists for fast growing companies in South Carolina

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named to the two premier lists…

Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics to host duo of fall events to benefit STEM research programs

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) will hold a duo of Southern-inspired fall events to benefit the school’s growing research programs. The Magnolia…

New water park; tallest water slide in the U.S. heading to North Augusta

September 9, 2015

South Carolina City Set Sights on $21.5 Million Recreational Development Project NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – The City of North Augusta has inked an economic development deal to bring Scuttle’s Island…

State Museum presents Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum presents its next major blockbuster exhibition, Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines, opening Saturday, Sept. 26. From the triumphant victory of…

Town of Batesburg-Leesville receives two grants

September 9, 2015

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville announced the awarding of two first responder grants for more than $50,000 that will provide direct assistance in purchasing life saving equipment. The…

Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…

Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler’s Josh Speed selected for the ULI 2015-2016 Midlands Executive Committee

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that Josh Speed has been selected to be on the 2015-2016 Midlands Executive Committee for the Urban Land Institute – South Carolina.…

Eliezer Yanson named as semi-finalist for the American Prize

September 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Eliezer Yanson Jr., associate professor of music at Bob Jones University, has been named as one of seven semi-finalists in conducting—college/university chorus division of The American Prize.…

City selected as Build it with KaBOOM! community partner

September 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, have awarded the City of Greenville…

Trident Technical College offers a new Charleston Artisans Series

September 8, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is pleased to announce a new series of workshops, The Charleston Artisans Series, to be offered from Sept.…

Life Cycle Institute partners with the University of Kansas to offer Reliability Engineering Certification

September 8, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Life Cycle Institute, the education entity of Life Cycle Engineering, announced their partnership with the University of Kansas to offer a Reliability Engineering CertificationSM (REC)at the Edwards Campus…

Teacher Cadet Program selected as finalist for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award

September 8, 2015

Award highlights outstanding educational initiatives throughout the state   ROCK HILL, SC – The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds have named the Teacher Cadet Program a finalist…

NAI Avant Brokers sale of ±5.09 acres to Palmetto Bone & Joint on Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker, Gerald Steele, recently represented Columbia Avenue Properties, LLC, in their sale of ±5.09 acres along Columbia Avenue in Chapin, SC.  Palmetto Bone & Joint, PA,…

CREW Midlands – Fall events

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – CREW Midlands announces the upcoming 2015 Fall luncheon dates and speakers hosted at the Capital City Club. Please save the date for the following events: September 15th CREW…

Rock for Recovery this September, National Recovery Month

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – September is National Recovery Month and Healing Families is celebrating that recovery from substance use disorders is possible Addiction to alcohol or drugs is a disease that is…

Allen Tate Realtors announce top producers

September 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, announce production results for August 2015. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, Jill Gabler Kountz was Top Listing Agent…

Center participates in Route1Reads

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The State Centers for the Book linked by US Route 1 which extends from Fort Kent, Maine, to Key West, Florida are joining together to promote books that…

Community Broadcasters LLC purchases Miller Communications’ Radio Network

September 8, 2015

New owners begin operations September 8th – Harold Miller to Remain in Management Role SUMTER, SC – Harold Miller, President of Miller Communications, has sold his 12 radio stations, 7…

New African-American Art Enhances CMA Collection

September 8, 2015

Museum acquires works by Tyrone Geter, Charles Ethan Porter, and Joseph Norman  .  . COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art announces the acquisition of art by Tyrone Geter, Charles…

2015 Annual Literacy Leaders Awards announced

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The 9th Annual Literacy Leaders Awards will be presented by the USC School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) tonight at the South Carolina Center for Children’s Books and…

Barre class beginning at Lourie Center

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center will be offering an eight-week Ballet Barre class on Fridays from September 11 through November 20.  The class, taught by Master Pilates Instructor Vicki…

EdVenture Children’s Museum, Dominion Resources and International Paper to bring books and museum family passes to students in lower Richland County

September 8, 2015

Mr. Potato Head to make a special appearance at literacy-focused event COLUMBIA, SC – As a leader in promoting early literacy, EdVenture Children’s Museum will participate in an assembly for students at…

Converse College President Announces Final Year of Leadership

September 8, 2015

A Decade of Transformation and Growth SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College President Betsy Fleming announced Tuesday that the 2015-2016 academic year will be her eleventh, and final, year serving as…

Converse College President Announces Final Year of Leadership

September 8, 2015

A Decade of Transformation and Growth SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College President Betsy Fleming announced Tuesday that the 2015-2016 academic year will be her eleventh, and final, year serving as…

STEM to STEAM: District Five school pilots new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math program

September 8, 2015

IRMO, SC – It’s early September, and CrossRoads Intermediate School is teeming with activity: two students ponder the artistry in a set of 3-D printers. A few feet down the…

First Citizens completes systems conversion of merged South Carolina bank

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank B. Holding, Jr. announced that effective today (Tuesday, Sept. 8) customer accounts and the systems of the former First Citizens Bank…

Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America

September 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, and Robert T. Strickland have been selected for inclusion in the 22nd edition of The…

Top Dawg Tavern opens at Village at Sandhill

September 8, 2015

Major retail center continues to attract retailers, showing strong recovery post-recession. COLUMBIA, SC  – Top Dawg Tavern, a sports bar serving quality American fare, held its grand opening earlier last…

Attorney Shaun Cranford named to Clemson Alumni Association board

September 7, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — Columbia attorney Shaun Cranford is one of five alumni joining the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The other new board members are:Cranford is a 2003 graduate with degrees…

Attorney Shaun Cranford named to Clemson Alumni Association board

September 7, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — Columbia attorney Shaun Cranford is one of five alumni joining the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The other new board members are:Cranford is a 2003 graduate with degrees…

National speaker to address nonprofit leaders in Greenville

September 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that Susan Meier of Washington, DC will…

Corradino joins Kia of Greenville as general manager

September 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest Kia dealership, Kia of Greenville, has hired Peter Corradino as its general manager. A New Jersey native, Corridino brings 18 years of experience in…

Greenville chefs showcase heart healthy dishes at the American Heart Association healthy cooking demonstration

September 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hosted a healthy cooking demonstration Monday, August 31 at the Huguenot Mill. The event offered over…

Fluor Field House opens in time for football season

September 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…

The Cliffs advance to Competition Dining Series final

September 7, 2015

Three battles of elimination down, one to go to win the Greenville Competition TRAVELERS REST, SC –  Tuesday evening, The Cliffs eagerly awaited to hear the final results of the…

City of Columbia municipal election Tuesday, November 3, 2015

September 6, 2015

  COLUMBIA, SC – The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Columbia announces the general election for the City of Columbia to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.…

Superintendent Molly Spearman to deliver the Governor’s School’s Convocation Address

September 6, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Molly Spearman, the South Carolina State Superintendent of Education, will serve as…

Sonoco achieves 5-year sustainability targets

September 5, 2015

Substantially Lowers CO2, Water Usage While Improving Plant Waste Reduction, Establishes New 2020 Improvement Goals   HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies,  released…

Mast General Store Celebrates Friends’ Day on September 12

September 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Dalai Lama observes: “Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important…

Richland Two and Richland Library announce partnership

September 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland School District Two and Richland Library are teaming up to provide a state of the art library, multimedia center and community space as part of the…