Pope Flynn public finance attorney C.D. Rhodes appointed to Historic Columbia Foundation Board of Directors & Advocates

August 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – C.D. Rhodes, public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, a public finance and governmental law firm based in Columbia, has been appointed to the board of directors & advocates…

Avison Young industrial lease expansion – 3191 Ashley Phosphate Road

August 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Alan Bolduc, CCIM, SIOR represented Soft-Tex International, Inc. in the lease expansion of 79,876 SF to total 145,567 SF of…

NAI Avant facilitates lease expansion for Coastal Pediatric Associates at Rivergate Center II in North Charleston, SC

August 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Principal and Broker-in-Charge with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the Tenant, CMA Properties, LLC (Coastal Pediatric Associates) in a lease expansion at 4975 LaCross…

Engenius’s Manley to speak on Millennials

August 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Engenius’s CEO Chris Manley will be in Charleston this week to discuss working with millennials at the 2015 South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development’s OpportunitySC conference.…

NAI Avant facilitates ±4,601 square foot retail lease for Half Moon Outfitters in Augusta, GA

August 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Dexter Rumsey, a member of NAI Avant’s Senior Brokerage team, recently represented the tenant, Half Moon Outfitters, in leasing ±4,601 square feet of retail space at Washington Crossing…

Lee & Associates Charleston represented the buyer in the sale of 1,444 SF of office building in Hanahan, SC

August 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Buyer, Ross Family Ventures, LLC, in the purchase of a 1,444 SF office property located at 1220 Yeamans Hall…

Lee & Associates Charleston represented both the landlord & tenant in leasing 3,045 SF of office space in Charleston, SC

August 27, 2015

CHARLESOTN, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Doug Hart and J. Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, WHM, Inc., and Doug Hart represented the tenant, The Oaks Children Academy, in the…

Buffalo Chicken Salad

August 27, 2015

By Kay MacInnis   This recipe is one that can easily be used as appetizer with pita chips or as a salad. It is much healthier than the versions of…

SC Arts Commission awards $3.2 Million in grants

August 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,232,674 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2016 fiscal year as of Aug.…

Ziff Properties acquires neighborhood center

August 27, 2015

MATTHEWS, NC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Matthews Festival Shopping Center, a 127,817-square-foot retail center ideally located at the corner of E. Independence Boulevard and Matthews…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers office lease

August 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin & Mark Taylor II of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, SeaFox Boat Company, Inc., in the lease of 2,035 square feet of office…

Sylvan Learning invites community to Greenville grand opening event

August 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Sylvan Learning of the Upstate will hold a Grand Opening Celebration on September 12th, 2015 at their new location at 150 Tanner Road from 2:00 to 4:00pm.…

Yeargin Potter Smith expands project management team

August 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Yeargin Potter Smith welcomes Matthew Reeves and Roddey Jordan as project managers. Both Reeves and Jordan possess significant prior experience with projects in the Southeast that will make…

SC Arts Commission awards $3.2 Million in grants

August 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,232,674 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2016 fiscal year as of Aug.…

Ten at the Top regional bus day trips continue, next stop Laurens County September 23rd

August 26, 2015

UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) is continuing efforts to bring together leaders and residents from across the Upstate through the “Upstate Bus Tour… Getting to Know Your Neighbors,”…

Converse College refinances bonds used to improve and expand

August 26, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College has issued $35.4 million in tax-exempt bonds through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to refinance earlier borrowings that paid for major projects at the…

Jennifer Gainey joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

August 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jennifer Gainey as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Gainey joins Coldwell Banker Caine with eight years of experience in…

Furman University awards Heller Community Scholarships to 14 Greenville County Students

August 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has awarded major scholarships to 14 graduates of Greenville County high schools for the 2015-16 academic year.  The students are currently enrolled as freshmen at…

El Galeón visits Charleston Maritime Center, offers tours

August 26, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – El Galeón, the breathtaking historically accurate reconstruction of a 170 foot 16th Century Spanish galleon, has arrived at the Charleston Maritime Center. The ship will be open…

Berkeley County Schools sees increase in ACT scores

August 26, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) continues to maintain a steady performance on the ACT college admissions exam despite an 11 percent increase in test takers. The…

14th Annual Palmetto Capital City Classic schedule of events

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – For the past 14 years, the Palmetto Capital City Classic (PCCC) has been the ultimate Historically Black College and University (HBCU) football experience. The Classic brings fans…

BFGoodrich commercial truck tires introduce new extended warranty

August 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – BFGoodrich® Commercial Truck Tires is introducing an extended warranty for its commercial truck tires and casings, effective on claims filed on or after Sept. 1, 2015.  Reflecting the brand’s…

KEMET leads humanitarian program in Conflict-Free DRC mining community

August 26, 2015

Supply Deliveries and Ongoing Infrastructure Development Enhance Quality of Life for the People of Kisengo   GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation, a leading global supplier of electronic components, announced that its Partnership…

Remembering Columbia lecture series and book signing explores Columbia’s past

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia announces the release of the new book, Remembering Columbia,with a four-part lecture series and book signings on Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 22, and 29, from 6:00…

Furman among five undergraduate institutions to be awarded lectureship in chemical sciences

August 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has been selected to receive a lectureship in the chemical sciences by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. The university is one of five primarily…

Organist and international concert artist, Stefan Engels, to perform at organ dedication and recital

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On September 27, 2015, at 3:00 pm, Spring Valley Presbyterian Church will hold a service of dedication and recital for a new organ recently installed in the…

Avison Young Office/Warehouse Lease – 480 Jessen Lane

August 26, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Courtney Marous represented Best Buy Blinds, Inc. in the leasing of a 2,000 SF office/warehouse space located…

Will Johnson to present at the AIJA Annual Congress in London

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Will Johnson, a shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Columbia, SC office, will present on United States taxation of foreign athletes and entertainers at the AIJA (International Association of…

Richland County recognized by Cigna for commitment to employee health

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County has been named a Cigna Well-Being Award honoree for its commitment to improving the health and wellness of employees through its workplace programs. The award from…

Shaw to expand South Carolina carpet fiber plant

August 26, 2015

$45 million investment to add fiber production capabilities .   . COLUMBIA, SC – Shaw Industries, Inc. (Shaw) announced it is investing at least $45 million in its Lexington County, S.C. carpet…

Leonard Fabrizio joins Brittons

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Brittons announces that Leonard Fabrizio has joined the retailer as a men’s clothing consultant. Leonard brings more than 50 years of experience in better men’s clothing. “There…

Lourie Center Executive Director Retires

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center’s Board of Directors announced that Executive Director Mary Kessler is retiring, to be effective August 28, 2015. Ms Kessler has served as Executive Director…

Studio 2LR, Inc. announces new hire

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Studio 2LR announced that Joe Bowen, Associate AIA, has joined the architectural design team. Mr. Bowen earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture, and Master…

Join The Cliffs for IMBIBE: Wine + Food Festival

August 26, 2015

WHAT: IMBIBE Wine + Food Festival is a ten day epicurean experience hosted by The Cliffs. All seven of The Cliffs’ communities will host events that incorporate wine dinners, live…

Toucan Tuesday 2015 campaign gathers 4,214 pounds of food, enough to provide 3,241 meals

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, August 20 Harvest Hope Food Bank picked up the final bins of canned goods collected through our 2015 Toucan Tuesday partnership with Riverbanks Zoo & Garden.…

Richland Two Board conducts superintendent evaluation

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, August 20, and Monday, August 24, 2015, the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees met to conduct Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm’s performance evaluation. This…

S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs

August 26, 2015

Programs have generated more than $7 million in export sales since 2011  .  . COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade and Export…

Haley, Brownback Pledge Any Action Within Their Power To Stop Terrorist Transfers

August 26, 2015

“We Will Not Be Part Of Any Illegal Action By This Administration”   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas signed a letter to Secretary of…

Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…

VA reaches historic milestone in backlog reduction

August 26, 2015

Disability Claims Backlog dips below 100K – Lowest Ever in VA’s History   COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reached a significant milestone this week when the…

10 Robinson McFadden attorneys named to Best Lawyers

August 26, 2015

Ten Robinson McFadden lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016. Lawyers on the Best Lawyers in America list are divided by…

HouseLens partners with ERA Wilder Realty

August 26, 2015

Professional video, 3D, and photos will supercharge ERA Wilder listings HouseLens, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of visual marketing solutions for real estate, is partnering with Columbia, SC-based ERA Wilder…

Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate

August 26, 2015

Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County   LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…

Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate

August 26, 2015

Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County   LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department to hold career seminar

August 26, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a career seminar Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. in the department’s training center at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington. “This…

Fisher & Phillips attorney admitted to National Black Lawyers Top 100

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Darrious Baker, an attorney in the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been admitted to The National Black Lawyers Top 100. The organization is composed of…

Richland County Councilman invites the youth to the Annual Lower Richland Youth Summit

August 26, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC— Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington of District 10 along with Richland County Park and Recreation Commission Chairwoman J, Marie Green and Pastor Sammy Wade invites Richland County’s…

10 Robinson McFadden attorneys named to Best Lawyers

August 26, 2015

Ten Robinson McFadden lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016. Lawyers on the Best Lawyers in America list are divided by…

HouseLens partners with ERA Wilder Realty

August 26, 2015

Professional video, 3D, and photos will supercharge ERA Wilder listings HouseLens, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of visual marketing solutions for real estate, is partnering with Columbia, SC-based ERA Wilder…

Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence

August 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…