Clemson’s DeShaun Watson receives Habitat for Humanity International Award

September 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson wore an orange helmet of a different style Sunday afternoon after winning Habitat for Humanity International’s inaugural Next Generation Award. Upon receiving the…

Alcatel-Lucent and Spirit Communications bring terabit-speed network performance to the south-east United States

September 21, 2015

Spirit deploys Alcatel-Lucent’s powerful 7950 XRS core router to support ever-increasing data capacity demands by enterprises and government while simultaneously reducing its energy footprint   PARIS, FR – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext…

Rhett Baker named Market President for South State Bank

September 21, 2015

GREENWOOD, SC – South State Bank announced that Rhett M. Baker has been named market president for Greenwood and the surrounding counties. “Rhett’s extensive experience within and knowledge of these markets…

Poet Claudia Rankine to explore racism Oct. 12 at USC

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAACP Image Award winner and Los Angeles Times Book Award winner Claudia Rankine will deliver the University of South Carolina’s annual Adrenée Glover Freeman Memorial Lecture Monday,…

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…

GES receives more than 300 donated books

September 21, 2015

GILBERT, SC – Gilbert Elementary students can now explore the adventures found in 353 new books thanks to Books-A-Million Lexington’s summer book-gifting program. Books-A-Million asked associates and customers to donate…

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…

Global impact from home: Richland Library’s vision felt worldwide

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC—It has been a meeting of literary and innovative minds. More than 300 people from 28 counties traveled to Denmark to participate in the Next Library Festival 2015 from…

District Five SAT scores, participation among the top in the state

September 21, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has the third highest SAT scores among school districts in South Carolina. District Five also leads the state in the percentage of students…

Southeastern Freight Lines receives Quest for Quality award 32 years in a row

September 21, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been honored with Logistics Management’s 2015 Quest for Quality Award in the South/South Central Regional…

Richland Two teacher named 2015–2016 Teaching Ambassador Fellow

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Blythewood High School Teacher Patrick Kelly has been named as a 2015–2016 Teaching Ambassador Fellow by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Kelly is only one of…

More Richland Two students taking AP Exams, SAT and ACT

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Conversations about preparing for college start early and often in Richland Two. These discussions between students, parents, teachers, administrators and school counselors may be a key reason…

United Way announces $10.9 million campaign goal for the Midlands

September 21, 2015

Columbia, SC – United Way of the Midlands today announced a $10.9 million goal for its 2015-2016 campaign. The announcement was made during United Way Day at the State House…

For 20th consecutive year, Coker ranks among south’s top colleges in U.S. News & World Report

September 21, 2015

Hartsville, SC – For the 20th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Coker College one of America’s Best Colleges in its 2016 rankings, which were released earlier…

Mack Ouzts affiliates with Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS®

September 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® announced that Mack Ouzts has affiliated as a sales associate with its Midtown branch office. According to Ouzts, “I look forward to providing the…

Aloft Greenville downtown announces completion of management team with three new hires

September 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc., a leading hotel management group with more than 80 properties, today announced the completion of its management team for Aloft Greenville Downtown with the…

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors appoints Michael Brown vice president, business development

September 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS recently announced the addition of Michael Brown as vice president of business development. The market share leader for real estate…

Matt Carter appointed to national Commercial Real Estate Advisory Group

September 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®, announced that Matt Carter, CCIM, has been appointed to the National Commercial Advisory Group for…

Bravo1 Protection to provide security for the 2015 Euphoria festival

September 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Bravo1 Protection will be providing security this weekend for one of the Southeast’s largest and most popular wine and food festivals, Euphoria. Founded in 2006, Euphoria educates,…

Emerson Rose Heart Foundation annual golf tournament raises funds for families with congenital heart defects

September 21, 2015

CLEMSON, SC – The Emerson Rose Heart Foundation® (ERHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping babies born with congenital heart defects (CHDs), announces their fifth annual golf tournament to be…

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…

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…