S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications Director

August 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Adrienne R. Fairwell, APR has joined the agency as marketing and communications director. Fairwell will lead the Department’s strategic marketing…

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications Director

August 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Adrienne R. Fairwell, APR has joined the agency as marketing and communications director. Fairwell will lead the Department’s strategic marketing…

Richland and Lexington County road construction information for week beginning Aug. 24, 2015

August 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Expect minor nighttime delays, flagging operations, and lane closures on Elmwood Avenue westbound at the bridge leading to the Interstate 126 / Huger Street interchange in Richland…

Lexington One Announces Three Promotions

August 24, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that at the August 18, 2015 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the…

PHS’s Stover Earns SCAAE Clark Woods Distinguished Teacher Award

August 24, 2015

PELION, SC – The South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators recently presented Pelion High Agricultural Education Instructor Frank Stover with the 2015 Clark Woods Distinguished Teacher Award.  . Stover’s peers…

EDTS Adds Jess Smith as Support Engineer

August 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Information technology engineer Jess Smith has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as…

NAI Avant brokers sales of ±4.09 acres of land along Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach

August 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Macon Lovelace and Cam Kreps, recently represented the seller, Tiente Limited Family Partnership, of ±4.09 acres of land along Highway 17 in North…

NAI Avant brokers sales of ±4.09 acres of land along Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach

August 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Macon Lovelace and Cam Kreps, recently represented the seller, Tiente Limited Family Partnership, of ±4.09 acres of land along Highway 17 in North…

Edward W. Kramer, CFP ® recognized as “10 Young Advisors to Watch”

August 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Financial Advisor magazine has recognized Edward W. Kramer, CFP®, as one of the “10 Young Advisors to Watch.”  Abacus is particularly proud of this acknowledgement among the…

USC has record-setting research year

August 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – From finding efficient new sources of energy to uncovering novel ways to combat diseases, the University of South Carolina is on the vanguard of research that improves the lives…

EDTS Adds Jess Smith as Support Engineer

August 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Information technology engineer Jess Smith has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as…

The Cliffs go two for two in Competition Dining Series

August 21, 2015

The Cliffs Executive Chefs progress to quarterfinals in S.C. v. N.C. cook-off GREENVILLE, SC – As of Monday evening, The Cliffs’ officially moved on to the next round of battles…

MeetingPoint to offer discussion on Kabbalah

August 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – For some, Kabbalah is understood as a subset of the Jewish religion. For others, it is a mysterious trend often picked up by celebrities. MeetingPoint, an interfaith…

South Carolina NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur Education and Training Course Graduation Ceremony

August 21, 2015

SUMTER, SC – The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs in partnership with the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, and a grant provided by USDA…

FREE Skin Cancer Screening

August 21, 2015

Join Lexington Medical Center and Palmetto Dermatology for September 11 Event   WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Many people in South Carolina have spent a fun summer outdoors. While the sun can…

NAI Avant facilitates sale of ±4,200 SF building to School District Five

August 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers, Roger Winn, Paul Paschal, and Jeff Hein, SIOR, recently represented the seller of a ±4,200 square foot building at 7337 St. Andrews Road in…

Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $180,900 in Scholarships to SC Students

August 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 74 scholarships totaling $180,900 to some of South Carolina’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 41…

Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $180,900 in Scholarships to SC Students

August 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 74 scholarships totaling $180,900 to some of South Carolina’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 41…

Work-Based Learning Part of Expanding Opportunities for CCSD Students

August 20, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Gabrielle “Gaby” Stewart returned to Wando High School this week to start her junior year. But she’s on a different path than most of her other classmates.…

Haier America expands Kershaw County operations

August 20, 2015

$72 million investment expected to create 410 new jobs   COLUMBIA, SC – Haier America has announced plans to expand its Kershaw County refrigerator manufacturing operations, which will support Haier’s…

AT&T Launches Digital You Program

August 20, 2015

Tips, apps and community events help people of all ages deal with issues like identity theft, cyberbullying, and smartphone security   COLUMBIA, SC – Digital You is a new, comprehensive AT&T…

The City Announces CAPER Public Comment Period

August 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In accordance with federal regulations, the City of Columbia’s Community Development Department is announcing a 30-day public comment period to review the draft of the Consolidated Annual…

Columbia Chamber Announces Honorees for 2015 Annual Gala

August 20, 2015

Five Individuals Will Be Recognized at the 113th Annual Gala   COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of five prestigious awards to be given at the 113th…

Caroline Lindler Joins Strovis CFO Team

August 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Strovis CFO, a CFO Consulting Firm that provides part time CFO services to small and medium sized businesses, announced the addition of Caroline Lindler to the Consulting Team. …

Lexington One promotes Bowers, Poole, Matthews at NPES

August 20, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that at the August 18, 2015 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the…

Food Lion FEEDS Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels Program

August 20, 2015

$3,500 Grant Will Be Used to Support Hunger-Relief Programs in Richland County   COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources was recently awarded $3,500, a grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable…

Graham: Latest Revelation Another Shortcoming in Iran Deal

August 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has written to Secretary of State John Kerry requesting information on an Associated Press report showing that a secret ‘Side Agreement’ will…

AT&T Launches Digital You Program

August 20, 2015

Tips, apps and community events help people of all ages deal with issues like identity theft, cyberbullying, and smartphone security COLUMBIA, SC – Digital You is a new, comprehensive AT&T program that…

AT&T Launches Digital You Program

August 20, 2015

Tips, apps and community events help people of all ages deal with issues like identity theft, cyberbullying, and smartphone security COLUMBIA, SC – Digital You is a new, comprehensive AT&T program that…

Converse College continues to reshape the higher education business model

August 19, 2015

2015 Year Begins with Widespread New Initiatives, Highest Undergraduate Enrollment in a Quarter Century   SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College announces another year of record enrollment as the campus welcomes…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces expansion of Carolina Academy into York County

August 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SOCFSC) partners with the United Way of York County (UWYC) on the creation of Carolina Academy York County. The…

Avison Young Lease Extension – 1113 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

August 19, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre Stephens and Avery Homes represented B&L Partners, LLC in the lease extension of a 1,200 SF…

American Heart Association and Providence Hospitals to host Wellness Symposium

August 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On Wednesday, August 26 the American Heart Association and Providence Hospitals will host the annual Worksite Wellness Symposium to encourage heart-healthy work environments and combat cardiovascular diseases and stroke.…

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors announces top producers for July

August 19, 2015

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

SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer

August 19, 2015

SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel   CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…

SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer

August 19, 2015

SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel   CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…

Twenty-Five Gallivan, White & Boyd Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America

August 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that 25 of its attorneys have been named to the 2016 edition of Best Lawyers in America, one of the most…

Twenty-Five Gallivan, White & Boyd Attorneys named to Best Lawyers in America

August 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that 25 of its attorneys have been named to the 2016 edition of Best Lawyers in America, one of the most…

Raad of Morton & Gettys included in new edition of Best Lawyers in America

August 19, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – Joseph L. Raad, senior counsel with Morton & Gettys, is included in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He is listed in the…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces Swati S. Patel as Chief of Staff

August 19, 2015

Patel Takes Over From James H. Burns; Holly Pisarik Will Be Chief Legal Counsel   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Swati S. Patel as her new Chief of…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces Swati S. Patel as Chief of Staff

August 19, 2015

Patel Takes Over From James H. Burns; Holly Pisarik Will Be Chief Legal Counsel   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Swati S. Patel as her new Chief of…

Scootaway Rolls Out 100 Additional Scooters in Columbia on Thursday, August 20

August 19, 2015

Company Expects to Have 345 Scooters by Mid-September COLUMBIA, SC – Scootaway announced today that it is launching the second test phase of its on-demand scooter ride share program.  An…

H. Mills Gallivan named President-Elect of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

August 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder H. Mills Gallivan has been named President-Elect of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) with his term…

Moore Taylor’s J. Mark Taylor named Best Lawyers® 2016 Columbia, S.C. Family Law “Lawyer of the Year”

August 19, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC — Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that his peers have selected J. Mark Taylor, a senior partner, as the Best Lawyers® 2016 Columbia, S.C. Family Law “Lawyer…

Andy Smith Announces Candidacy for Columbia City Council

August 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Andy Smith, executive director of Columbia’s Nickelodeon Theatre, announced his candidacy for City of Columbia’s Councilmember at-large seat in the November 3, 2015 general election at a…

AmbioPharm, Inc. Expanding Aiken County Operations

August 19, 2015

$18.8 Million Investment Expected To Create 100 New Jobs AIKEN, SC – AmbioPharm, Inc. (APi), a company that specializes in the manufacturing of peptides and the development of generic drugs,…

Moses and Brackett Attorney Included in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

August 19, 2015

The Law Firm of Moses and Brackett PC announced that Attorney Wm Bert Brannon has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 22nd Edition of “The Best Lawyers…

City Year Columbia announces new director of development and operations

August 19, 2015

Alton D. Adams, Capital City Club’s Longest Serving Hospitality Professional, Joins City Year Columbia; Columbia Community Can Welcome Adams to City Year on Wednesday, September 16 COLUMBIA, SC – City…

American Heart Association and Providence Hospitals to host Wellness Symposium

August 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On Wednesday, August 26 the American Heart Association and Providence Hospitals will host the annual Worksite Wellness Symposium to encourage heart-healthy work environments and combat cardiovascular diseases and stroke.…

Andy Smith Announces Candidacy for Columbia City Council

August 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Andy Smith, executive director of Columbia’s Nickelodeon Theatre, announced his candidacy for City of Columbia’s Councilmember at-large seat in the November 3, 2015 general election at a…