City of Columbia to issue special proclamation for Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk

September 9, 2015

Announcement Will Be On September 11 at First Responders Remembrance Memorial   COLUMBIA, SC – This Friday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will issue a special proclamation from the City of Columbia…

Dorn VA Medical Center to host mental health summit

September 9, 2015

What:  “A Community of Care:  Building Connections” Guest speaker, Nicole Gibson, Director of State Policy & Grassroots Advocacy,  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention When:  Friday, September 11, 2015 – 12:15…

Councilwoman Devine to host open house

September 9, 2015

WHAT:   City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine will host her September Open House. WHO:     Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine  WHERE:  City Hall, 1737 Main Street WHEN:    Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5 – 8 p.m.…

Lender Matchmaker: Access to Capital Symposium

September 9, 2015

Thursday, September 24, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center   Attention Small Business Owners Are you looking for capital to start or expand your business? Then plan…

Eight Richland One seniors named 2016 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Richland One high school seniors are among the 201 South Carolina students who have been named semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Nationwide, more…

Furman University accepting applications for corporate sustainability program

September 9, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University is offering a program in the spring of 2016 that will help executives manage the challenges of a socially conscious business environment. The intensive, five-session…

National solar company Sunrun brings solar leasing to South Carolina for first time

September 9, 2015

Leading residential solar company makes home solar more affordable for South Carolina residents   COLUMBIA, SC – Sunrun (Nasdaq:RUN), the largest dedicated residential solar company in the U.S., announced it is…

Noted golf course architect Clyde Johnston joins Eagle Cove development team

September 9, 2015

MANNING, SC – Clyde Johnston Designs of Hilton Head Island, S.C., has joined the development team for the master-planned Eagle Cove community in Manning, South Carolina. The acclaimed golf course architecture…

Noted golf course architect Clyde Johnston joins Eagle Cove Development Team

September 9, 2015

MANNING, SC – Clyde Johnston Designs of Hilton Head Island, S.C., has joined the development team for the master-planned Eagle Cove community in Manning, South Carolina. The acclaimed golf course architecture…

Dedicated volunteers join Richland Library Foundation & Richland Library Friends

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – New faces are joining seasoned ones as two groups of volunteers commit their time and talents to the Richland Library Friends and Richland Library Foundation Boards. The library’s…

Residents can save water and spruce up soil with rain barrels, compost bins

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Richland County residents can save water and improve their soil quality by ordering rain barrels and compost bins that are available at discounted prices through several local organizations.…

Ben Lippen School unveils state-of-the-art computer lab

September 9, 2015

Custom-built cabinets by Ben Lippen alumnus add beauty to hi-technology   COLUMBIA, SC – The redesigned Ben Lippen School computer lab is truly state-of-the-art. It includes a bank of 24…

Mint Museum Pottery Invitational Invites First S.C. Artist, a Winthrop Professor

September 9, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University Professor of Fine Arts Jim Connell feels honored to be “an outsider.” The first artist “outside” of North Carolina to be invited to participate…

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…

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…

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…

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…

David L. M. Brown joins Nelson Mullins in Columbia

September 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –David L.M. Brown has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate in its Columbia office where he will practice with the Business and Distribution Litigation Team.…

#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…

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…

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…