Nine Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholders named Best Lawyers’ 2016 Lawyers of the Year

August 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. The following lawyers…

Applications Now Being Accepted for Citizens Fire Academy

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Fire Academy. This will be the third year of GCFD’s free seven-week program, which…

Urban Land Institute Fellow Ed McMahon to speak on “The Economics of Uniqueness”

August 17, 2015

UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) will focus the third Our Upstate Vision Forum of 2015 on the topic of Growing Economic Vibrancy in Downtowns and Rural Communities. The…

Patterson to Serve as Division Chair at BJU

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Jeremy Patterson will serve as an assistant professor of Modern Language  and as Chair of the Division of Modern Languages and Literature in the College of…

National Forensic League Recognizes Chuck Nicholas

August 17, 2015

Award Given Only Five Times in 90 Years   GREENVILLE, SC – The National Forensic League Speech and Debate Honor Society (NFL) has awarded Chuck Nicholas the NFL Distinguished Service…

Barnwell County wins SCAC’s 2015 J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Barnwell County won the 2015 J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award at the 48th Annual Conference of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC), held Aug. 2–5. The J.…

Black Lives Matter Speaker Series at USC Upstate

August 17, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – One year after Michael Brown was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, conversations about racial justice in the United States continue. While…

Ironside to Serve as Assistant Professor at BJU

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Brandon Ironside will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an assistant professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication…

Dr. Ben Carson Announces SC College Chairs

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE & CHARLESTON, SC – Dr. Ben Carson announced his SC college leadership team.  The team of young conservative leaders will help share Dr. Carson’s common sense message with…

The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in July 2015

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS®…

USC Upstate Welcomes 29 New Faculty Members

August 17, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Twenty-nine new faculty members will join nearly 800 new freshman students in learning their way around the University of South Carolina Upstate with the start of the fall…

Renee Dunlap Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Renee Dunlap as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Dunlap joins Coldwell Banker Caine with 12 years of experience in residential…

Veterinary Technology Named Advisory Committee of the Year

August 17, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – The contributions of Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Advisory Committee members earned them the honor of 2015 advisory committee of the year. This is the seventh time…

Jenni Creamer Receives Tri-County’s Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence

August 17, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – Jenni Creamer, college transitions dean at Tri-County Technical College, was honored Thursday (August 13) with the highest award given for staff excellence at the College. President Ronnie…

Elmore Goldsmith Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2016

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The law firm of Elmore Goldsmith announced that three of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America…

Elmore Goldsmith Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2016

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The law firm of Elmore Goldsmith announced that three of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America…

Elmore Goldsmith Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2016

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The law firm of Elmore Goldsmith announced that three of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America…

SYNNEX Corporation Named One of the 2015 Best Places to Work in South Carolina for Fifth Consecutive Year

August 17, 2015

Award Recognizes Leading IT Distributor’s Ongoing Commitment to Creating a Top Workplace   GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation, a Fortune 300 technology solutions company with its US distribution headquarters located in…

MUSC Physicians Purchases Parkshore Centre in Charleston

August 17, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer assisted MUSC Physicians in the purchase of Parkshore Centre located at 1 Poston Road in Charleston, South Carolina.   The approximately 120,000 sq.ft.…

Statement Regarding Goose Creek High School Officials

August 17, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Two Goose Creek High School officials were placed on administrative leave, with pay on Wednesday pending an investigation. Following the District’s investigation, the officials have been returned…

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces New Position Appointments

August 17, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Two new professionals recently joined the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce team.  . Keri Scott, Events and Sponsorship Manager . Keri Scott is the Chamber’s new Manager…

Stuff the Bus Campaign Nets $6,600 in School Supplies

August 17, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – On behalf of Berkeley County School District, we want to thank the students, parents, community and business partners who supported the Stuff the Bus campaign this…

David H. Harper Joins South Carolina Federal Credit Union

August 17, 2015

N. CHARLESTON, SC – David Harper has joined South Carolina Federal Credit Union as Senior Business Services Officer. Harper brings over 15 years of business lending and banking experience to South…

Three Local Women to be honored as Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor three Greenville County women at its Women of Distinction awards dinner on Thursday, September 10,…

Intellisystems announces “Extreme Phone Makeover” contest

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade today announced the official launch of IntelliSystems EXTREME PHONE MAKEOVER Contest. The Columbia IT firm will award a state-of-the-art Avaya business phone system…

Bradley to serve as professor of social science at BJU

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Roger Bradley will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as professor of social science in the College of Arts and Science. Bradley previously served…

21 Turner Padget lawyers named among Best Lawyers in America

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that 21 of its attorneys have been included among Best Lawyers in America for 2016. In addition, four attorneys earned the…

21 Turner Padget lawyers named among Best Lawyers in America

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that 21 of its attorneys have been included among Best Lawyers in America for 2016. In addition, four attorneys earned the…

Southern Eye Associates welcomes new ophthalmologist

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Southern Eye Associates is proud to announce and welcome Dr. Wade A. Reardon as its newest ophthalmologist. Dr. Reardon was born and raised in Kingstree, SC. He studied…

Richard K. Blackwell named Developer of the Year

August 17, 2015

SENECA, SC – The Oconee Economic Alliance’s executive director, Richard K. Blackwell, was chosen by his peers as this year’s “Regional/Local Economic Developer of the Year.” The award was announced…

Individual Artist Fellowship Applications Due Nov. 2

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina artists working in prose, poetry, dance choreography, and dance performance may apply for a 2016-2017 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission.…

Rawle Murdy teams up with Holy City Hospitality

August 17, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Today, Rawle Murdy announces a partnership with Holy City Hospitality, one of Charleston’s largest locally-owned hospitality companies. Consisting of eight unique locations, the group specializes in award-winning…

Best Lawyers in America© Names Benjamin P. Glass to 2016 List

August 17, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced today that Benjamin P. Glass, managing…

South Carolina State Fair announces concert lineup

August 17, 2015

2015 Performers Range from Teen Pop Stars to Seven-time Grammy Winners   COLUMBIA, SC – The 2015 South Carolina State Fair is thrilled to announce one of the most exciting…

Wyche Attorneys named The Best Lawyers in America© 2016

August 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Best Lawyers® has recognized 23 Wyche attorneys as The Best Lawyers in America© 2016. Best Lawyers also named three Wyche attorneys “Lawyer of the Year”. Jo Watson…

American Sign Language Class at Lourie Center

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center will be offering an eight-week class on American Sign Language, Mondays September 14 through November 2,  1–2 pm.  Learn to communicate with basic signing and…

New faces join the Richland Library Board

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Library is proud to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees for 2015-2016.  Cheryl English works as a program coordinator with the…

Senator Marlon Kimpson to address gun control

August 17, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) announced that he has drafted legislation that he intends to pre-file, aimed at reducing the number of illegal guns, ban assault weapons, strengthen…

Senator Marlon Kimpson to address gun control

August 17, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) announced that he has drafted legislation that he intends to pre-file, aimed at reducing the number of illegal guns, ban assault weapons, strengthen…

Priority One Security hires John Coan as CFO

August 17, 2015

Coan adds financial skills to the executive team GREENVILLE, SC – Priority One Security, a privately owned and operated security integration company serving North and South Carolina, is pleased to…

United Community Bank Recognizes Greenville Team for Excellence in Second Quarter

August 17, 2015

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 15 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…

The Cliffs earns Interactive Media Award

August 17, 2015

CliffsLiving.com tapped as Best in Class for Real Estate TRAVELERS REST, SC – Interactive Media Awards recently recognized CliffsLiving.com as Best in Class for Real Estate. This award honors organizations…

Columbia Fireflies release 2016 season schedule

August 17, 2015

Team to Host Greenville Drive in April 14th Opener COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the South Atlantic League, have released the team’s schedule for the Inaugural…

LRU Center for Graduate Studies of Columbia receives accreditation for counseling program

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Columbia recently received accreditation by the Council of Accreditation for Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) for its Master…

Local dentist honors late wife with $50,000 gift to Midlands Technical College

August 17, 2015

“My wife said, ‘Don’t forget me.’ With an endowed scholarship like this, she cannot be forgotten. This will help people indefinitely in the program.”  Dr. Arthur C. Coogler   COLUMBIA,…

4 from BNTD listed in Best Lawyers, including 2 Lawyers of the Year

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Best Lawyers in America has selected Marti Bluestein and John Delgado, partners with Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, Delgado (BNTD), as 2016 Lawyers of the Year. John Shannon Nichols…

8 from Sowell Gray in new Best Lawyers edition, including 2 Lawyers of the Year

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Two members of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, Betsy Gray and Becky Laffitte have been honored as 2016 Lawyers of the Year while six of their…

Dorn VA Nurses Receive Gold

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Recently six William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center nurses were recognized by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation for their commitment and excellence to the profession while…

Fisher & Phillips Columbia Attorneys Selected to 2016 Best Lawyers in America

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Fisher & Phillips LLP attorneys from the firm’s Columbia, S.C., office have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016®.…

8 attorneys at Callison Tighe included in 2016 edition of Best Lawyers in America

August 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys are included in the new 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the nation’s oldest peer-reviewed publications for…