Habitat, Christ Church, St. Francis partner on house

September 15, 2015

What: A wall-raising for a new home in Greenville that is being built by Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. When: Thursday, September 17, at 11:30…

Priority One Security promotes Kelsey Reid

September 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Priority One Security, a privately owned and operated security integration company, recently promoted Kelsey Reid. Reid, who has been with Priority One Security for two years, will…

Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation

September 15, 2015

Enhanced training, expanded Corporate Philanthropy Champion program, low-cost webinars among enhancements to 24-hour online giving challenge. COLUMBIA, SC – Fresh from a thrilling second year, in which donations were doubled to…

BJU Symphony Orchestra named as semi-finalist for The American Prize

September 14, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Bob Jones University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael W. Moore, has been named as a semi-finalist in the orchestral performance – college/university division…

Kathleen Wall and Chuck Belding support scholarships at Greenville Technical College

September 14, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathleen Wall and Chuck Belding have donated $25,000 to Greenville Technical College (GTC) to provide scholarship assistance. The couple, who moved to Greenville in 1998, graduated from…

MUSC Foundation Board names new members, officers

September 14, 2015

CHARLSTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation Board announced its recently elected officers. Mr. Carlos E. Evans, Retired Wells Fargo Bank Executive, Charlotte, was elected chair. …

South Carolina’s Camp Happy Days featured charity of the Taste of the South 2015 Gala receives $194,638 donation

September 14, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Camp Happy Days is proud to announce that we were the featured charity for the 2015 Taste of the South Gala, an annual black-tie charity gala in…

57,600 SF Warehouse Sold – Colleton County

September 14, 2015

WALTERBORO, SC – Charlie Moore, principal and broker-in-charge of Carolina Commercial, LLC, recently brokered the industrial sale of 57,600 SF at 304 Thunderbolt Drive in Walterboro, SC. Carolina Commercial represented…

S.C. Academy of Authors announces annual awards in fiction and poetry

September 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Academy of Authors (SCAA) has expanded its annual award competitions to include a separate category for student writers of fiction and poetry and an increase in prize…

Colliers International brokers office lease for more than 11,000 square feet at Bank of America Plaza

September 14, 2015

Total Quality Logistics Services, LLC to open Columbia office location   COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Allen Wilkerson negotiated an 11,312 square foot lease to bring Total Quality Logistics Services, LLC…

SC Bar offers free legal clinics in Lexington

September 14, 2015

Local attorneys to speak on a variety of legal issues   COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor three free legal clinics in Lexington in September.…

Patricia Moore-Pastides to Chair 2016 Go Red For Women Luncheon

September 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association is pleased to announce Patricia Moore-Pastides, first lady of the University of South Carolina and acclaimed author, as the Chair of the 2016 Midlands…

Groundbreaking held for new Ronald McDonald House in Columbia

September 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Leadership from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Columbia, community leaders, elected officials and medical professionals gathered earlier for the groundbreaking of the new, larger Ronald McDonald House…

Caroline Rhea of “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,” “The Biggest Loser” and “The Caroline Rhea Show” Conjures Laughs at Harbison Theatre Oct. 2

September 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – While she is known worldwide for her role as the spell-casting Aunt Hilda on “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,” as the inaugural host of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”…

Former SC Governor Chief of Staff James Burns returns to Nelson Mullins as partner

September 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – James Burns has returned to Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a partner after serving as S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley’s chief of staff. Mr. Burns returns to…

Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members

September 14, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are:       Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…

South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan receives national recognition for strong investment performance and low fees

September 14, 2015

Most Recent Rankings by Savingforcollege.com show South Carolina’s College Savings Program is a National Leader in Investment Performance and Low Fees COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr.,…

Kirchner Konstruktionen establishing U.S. headquarters in the Upstate

September 14, 2015

Company Investing More Than $1 Million In Greenville County Operations   GREENVILLE, SC – Kirchner Konstruktionen GmbH (Kirchner), a German company that specializes in the planning, design, simulation and commissioning…

Caroline Rhea of “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,” “The Biggest Loser” and “The Caroline Rhea Show” Conjures Laughs at Harbison Theatre Oct. 2

September 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – While she is known worldwide for her role as the spell-casting Aunt Hilda on “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,” as the inaugural host of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”…

Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members

September 14, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are:       Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…

Patricia Moore-Pastides to Chair 2016 Go Red For Women Luncheon

September 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association is pleased to announce Patricia Moore-Pastides, first lady of the University of South Carolina and acclaimed author, as the Chair of the 2016 Midlands…

Eight District Five students named National Merit semifinalists

September 13, 2015

IRMO, SC – Eight students from Lexington-Richland School District Five are among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists from District Five include: Eli Horner…

Aran USA, Inc. establishing first U.S. facility in Greenville County

September 13, 2015

Company Investing $5.2 Million In Upstate Operations   COLUMBIA, SC – Aran Packaging, a leading company in the liquid packaging industry, is establishing its first United States operations in Greenville…

NAI Avant brokers two leases for Metro PCS in North Charleston and Goose Creek

September 12, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC  – Jered Wilkerson, Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston team, recently represented the tenant, LP Communications of SC, Inc. (d/b/a Metro PCS), in leasing retail space in North Charleston…

Nexsen Pruet welcomes ABA President to South Carolina

September 12, 2015

Paulette Brown visits Columbia for two days of events   COLUMBIA, SC – The newly elected President of the American Bar Association is coming to Columbia next week with a…

The Proving Ground celebrates 5 years with nearly $90,000 for winners

September 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Proving Ground – the University of South Carolina’s popular startup competition – is back for its fifth season and with a record $89,000 in prize money and…

Mauldin Cultural Center and GHS Hillcrest announce community health partnership

September 11, 2015

MAULDIN, SC – In an effort to incorporate health and wellness into the Mauldin community, the Mauldin Cultural Center and Greenville Health System’s Hillcrest campus have announced a five-year partnership…

SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding

September 11, 2015

South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…

SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding

September 11, 2015

South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…

Vista shops and galleries open late for September Vista Nights

September 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces its…

Sowell Gray announces new attorney Eve Goodstein

September 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC announced that Eve Goodstein has joined the firm as a new attorney. Eve graduated cum laude from the University of South…

U.S. Department of Commerce invests nearly $2 million to support health care workforce training in South Carolina

September 11, 2015

ORANGEBURG, SC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a nearly $2 million grant to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OC Tech)…

U.S. Department of Commerce invests nearly $2 million to support health care workforce training in South Carolina

September 11, 2015

ORANGEBURG, SC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a nearly $2 million grant to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OC Tech)…

Attorney joins Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips

September 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Fisher & Phillips LLP announced the addition of attorney Christina L. Rogers to its Columbia office. She joined the firm on August 31. Rogers represents employers in a…

Attorney joins Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips

September 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Fisher & Phillips LLP announced the addition of attorney Christina L. Rogers to its Columbia office. She joined the firm on August 31. Rogers represents employers in a…

Sowell Gray announces new attorney Eve Goodstein

September 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC announced that Eve Goodstein has joined the firm as a new attorney. Eve graduated cum laude from the University of South…

Vista shops and galleries open late for September Vista Nights

September 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces its…

Rebuild Upstate to hold garage sale this month

September 10, 2015

EASLEY, SC – Rebuild Upstate is having a garage sale to raise money so that it can help more people in the region have safe homes. The two-day garage sale…

The Insurance Source hires new agent

September 10, 2015

GREER, SC – The Insurance Source has added Amy Biggs as its First Impression Specialist. A 2015 graduate of Ohio University, Biggs brings expertise in customer service, social media, blog…

State’s young professionals come together for LeadSC

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley leads an all-star cast of speakers at the 2015 LeadSC conference that is bringing the state’s top young talent together later this month. Going…

Richland County Council approves Riverbanks Zoo pedestrian bridge project

September 10, 2015

A project to be funded under the Richland Penny Program RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Council approved funding for a pedestrian bridge at Riverbanks Zoo during its regular session…

Dr. Sara Fritz, DVM, joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Sara Fritz, DVM, has joined the practice and will treat…

Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the…

Andy Evans assumes role as Regional VP

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA,  SC – Mungo Homes announced that Andy Evans has assumed the role of Regional Vice President of Sales.   With the Mungo organization since 2012, Andy will be a resource…

Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the…

Dr. Sara Fritz, DVM, joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Sara Fritz, DVM, has joined the practice and will treat…

Riggs Partners’ Teresa Coles participates in corporate lecture series on pro bono service

September 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Teresa Coles, Senior Partner and Brand Strategist at Riggs Partners, is featured in a new corporate lecture series on pro bono service. The series is sponsored by…

QBS of Travelers Rest recognized as one of South Carolina’s Best Performing Companies in 2015

September 9, 2015

TRAVELERS REST, SC – Quality Business Solutions, Inc. (QBS), a woman-owned outsource solution for HR, payroll and benefits has once again been named as one of the 40 best-performing companies…

The City announces CAPER public comment period

September 9, 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…

Duke Energy Renewables more than doubles its North Carolina solar portfolio

September 9, 2015

Company adding 160 megawatts of solar power in North Carolina this year Its 80-MW Conetoe site is the largest solar power project under construction east of the Mississippi In total,…