Singin’ in the Rain opens at Town Theatre

September 2, 2015

Town Theatre Opens 97th Season with Beloved Musical WHAT: Singin’ in the Rain WHERE: Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia SC WHEN:  September 11 – October 4, Thursday – Saturday at…

USC symposium on presidential primaries to feature national political correspondents, S.C. political party chairmen and scholars Sept. 15

September 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The presidential campaign trail is heating up, and many eyes will be turning to South Carolina as the first primary state in the South leading up to…

NAI Avant Arranges sale of ±14,900 square foot industrial building on Mechanic Street in North Charleston, SC

September 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Dexter Rumsey, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently facilitated the sale of a ±14,900 square foot industrial building located at 2207 Mechanic Street in North Charleston,…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $76,194 to 25 Caritas Grantees

September 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $76,194 to 25 Caritas grantees in the first cycle of 2015. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity.  Since its inception…

SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC named to Inc. 5,000 list for Third Year

September 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC was recently named number 1,163 on the Inc. 5,000 list for outstanding growth and business. The only financial services firm in South Carolina to be…

For third time in two years, Duke Energy proposes lower rates for Florida customers

September 1, 2015

Lower fuel costs and innovative planning to reduce costs for customers in 2016   UPSTATE, SC – Duke Energy’s Florida customers will once again see lower electric rates if the company’s…

Watson Tate Savory’s J. Sanders Tate appointed to SC Board of Architectural Examiners

September 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Watson Tate Savory (WTS) announces that J. Sanders Tate, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, was recently appointed to the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners by Governor Nikki Haley. “I…

NannyPod hires 20 employees, expanding sitters across Charleston South Carolina area

September 1, 2015

In Its Very First Quarter of Operations, the Groundbreaking Internet-Based Childcare Company NannyPod Has Hired 20 New Employees as it Continues Its Rapid Expansion Across the Charleston SC Market.  …

United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank

September 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…

Colonial Life announces enhanced disability product

September 1, 2015

New individual short-term disability product extends options for employees.   COLUMBIA, SC – America’s workers have a new affordable way to help protect their families and lifestyles with Colonial Life’s newest…

Avison Young Industrial Lease – 7318 Pepperdam Avenue

September 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Weims Court Associates in the lease extension of 7,500 SF office/warehouse space located at…

IT-oLogy becomes National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2015 champion

September 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy announced that it has become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2015. IT-oLogy will be joining a growing global effort among colleges and universities,…

Avison Young Retail Lease – 1113 Johnnie Dodds Blvd

September 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Vitre Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, B&L Partners, LLC in the lease extension of a 2000 SF retail…

Rare WWII aircraft to land in Greenville

September 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – “Almost every year that the Collings Foundation’s WW II aircraft came to the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, Hugh Brown, along with his lifelong friend, Bucky…

This month Historic Columbia launches new neighborhood tour of University Hill

September 1, 2015

Second Sunday Stroll on Sept. 13 Explores This Famously Historic Neighborhood   COLUMBIA, SC – This month Historic Columbia’s popular monthly program, Second Sunday Strolls, offers its newest neighborhood tour of…

The Charleston Museum kicks off its 2015 fall lecture series

September 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – On September 9, at 6:00 p.m., The Charleston Museum will kick off its 2015 Fall Lecture Series with The World’s Largest Flying Bird: A Fossil “Dragon” from Charleston,…

Upcoming news from The Citadel – September 2015

September 1, 2015

U.S. Army Captain Dan Eggers remembered with permanent classroom dedication 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 Jenkins Hall, Room 311 This event is not open to the public/media is welcome When…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Charleston office/warehouse property

September 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces the sale of 1049 Jenkins Rd. in Charleston, South Carolina. 1049 Jenkins Road LLC purchased the 3,039 sq.ft. office/warehouse property from Tidelands…

Trident Health Pastoral Care Department now recruiting Stephen Ministry Volunteers

September 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Pastoral Care Department at Trident Health is recruiting applicants for the 2016 class of Stephen Ministry volunteers to begin Tuesday, October 6. Stephen Ministers provide basic spiritual…

Cane Bay High’s Cobra Crawl 5K

September 1, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay High School choirs will host the Cobra Crawl 5K and Fun Run onSaturday, September 26, 2015, at the school (1624 State Road, Summerville). Registration opens…

Labor Day a free day at Magnolia Gardens for school employees

September 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Free admission to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is being offered on Labor Day to public and private school employees in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.  . On…

Charleston native Ann Bacot Daughtridge joins William means real estate agent team

September 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Real estate agent Ann Bacot Daughtridge has joined the William Means Real Estate team. She specializes in higher-end properties primarily in the historic Charleston district, Mount Pleasant and…

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System tied for first in the nation for lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate

September 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Heath System was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for being top in the nation with the lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate. According…

Greenville attorneys included in Best Lawyers in America

September 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – National workplace law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. announced four attorneys from the firm’s Greenville office have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016. In addition,…

Ogletree Deakins Opens Office in Seattle, Expands Presence in Pacific Northwest

September 1, 2015

SEATTLE  – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced today that the firm has opened an…

Family law attorney Duncan joins Morton & Gettys

September 1, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – James D. Duncan, a York County native, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on family law. Duncan comes to Morton…

Coker in Washington Monthly Top 100 for Fifth Straight Year

September 1, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – Washington Monthly’s September-October issue has ranked Coker College No. 63 among the baccalaureate colleges in the nation that contribute most to the public good. This marks the fifth…

Lourie Center named Center of Excellence

September 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), a part of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), has awarded the Lourie Center the prestigious designation as a Center…

Benedict College ranked among top baccalaureate colleges by Washington Monthly 

September 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – For the fifth consecutive year, Benedict College has been ranked as one of the nation’s best Baccalaureate Institutions by Washington Monthly magazine in its September/October issue. This year,…

SBDC names Johnson as S.C. State region director

September 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers has named Orangeburg native and longtime community business leader Jim Johnson as director of the South Carolina State University region,…

SBDC names Johnson as S.C. State region director

September 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers has named Orangeburg native and longtime community business leader Jim Johnson as director of the South Carolina State University region,…

Family law attorney Duncan joins Morton & Gettys

September 1, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – James D. Duncan, a York County native, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on family law. Duncan comes to Morton…

Sinus Center of South Carolina hosts free event for public

September 1, 2015

Dr. Anna Bouknight Shares Options for Treating Chronic Sinus Conditions on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 pm Join Sinus Center of South Carolina for Refreshments, Interactive Presentation and Q&A COLUMBIA,…

Basham & Lucas Design Group joins Eagle Cove Project

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Basham & Lucas Design Group, Jacksonville, Florida has joined the development team of Eagle Cove in Manning, South Carolina. The company will be responsible for bringing focus to…

Basham & Lucas Design Group joins Eagle Cove Project

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Basham & Lucas Design Group, Jacksonville, Florida has joined the development team of Eagle Cove in Manning, South Carolina. The company will be responsible for bringing focus to…

Walmart Foundation grant provides catering van for Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels program

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program to fund the purchase of a catering van that will be used to deliver…

NAI Avant leases ±5,273 SF in retail center at 425 Killian Road

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, recently represented Killian Road Retail, LLC, in the leasing of three suites in the retail center at…

Avison Young industrial lease – 130 Elliana Way

August 31, 2015

SUMMERVILLE, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented LJT Realty, LLC in the leasing of 10,000 SF office/warehouse building…

Meredith Corporation unveils new title sponsor for the Family Circle Cup

August 31, 2015

Volvo Cars of North America to become title sponsor of the Volvo Cars Open DANIEL ISLAND, SC – Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP, www.meredith.com) unveiled today an exciting, new partnership with Volvo…

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the South Carolina State Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler deal at 928-930 Washington Street

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of 9,153 SF office at 928-930 Washington Street in Columbia,…

Avison Young Industrial Lease – 7187 Bryhawke Circle

August 31, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of 2,100…

Total Quality Logistics Establishing Operations In Richland County

August 31, 2015

$565,000 Investment Expected To Create 100 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a third-party logistics provider, is establishing logistics and sales operations in Richland County. The company…

DuBose Companies Bring New Fitness Opportunity to Columbia with Private Gym

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The DuBose Family of Companies, a group of businesses dating back to 1986, recently welcomed a new member to its ranks. DuBose Fitness Center, a personal training business,…

Sinus Center of South Carolina hosts free event for public

August 31, 2015

Dr. Anna Bouknight Shares Options for Treating Chronic Sinus Conditions on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 pm Join Sinus Center of South Carolina for Refreshments, Interactive Presentation and Q&A COLUMBIA,…

Anna Sumner joins Clawson and Staubes

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA , SC – Anna Wade Sumner has joined Clawson and Staubes. Her practice focuses on insurance defense in the Columbia office. Anna graduated magna cum laude from Presbyterian College…

Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…

Christ Church and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hold Groundbreaking for Habitat Home

August 31, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Representatives of Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will break ground on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. for their home build in…

Athletic coordinator of Seven Oaks Park visits The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Brian Riddle, Athletic Coordinator at Seven Oaks Park visited The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo to talk about the extensive work the park has done to develop…

Athletic coordinator of Seven Oaks Park visits The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo

August 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Brian Riddle, Athletic Coordinator at Seven Oaks Park visited The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo to talk about the extensive work the park has done to develop…