Richland County Month in Review: July

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July: Richland County’s latest tool to save taxpayer dollars and aid efforts to attract industry are two commercial-grade…

Colliers International brokers 263,000 SF industrial lease

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Sam Myers represented the landlord in the lease of a 263,374 square foot industrial building located at 375 Metropolitan…

Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan

August 3, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…

Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan

August 3, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…

Over $20 Million in capital improvement projects underway at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

August 3, 2015

CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport is in the midst of a multi-million dollar, multi-year capital improvement plan with several projects underway designed to make the airport more efficient, more environmentally…

McDonnell and Associates welcomes ethics, compliance professional

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Weissenstein received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and joined McDonnell and Associates in May 2015. Weissenstein’s primary areas of experience…

Audrey Goodjoin Joins Phillips Staffing as Senior Recruiter

August 3, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Audrey Goodjoin as a Senior Recruiter on its rapidly growing team. Mrs.…

Blencowe IT expands with new Pawleys Island location

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Blencowe IT, an information technology sales, service and support company headquartered in Columbia, SC, is pleased to announce it has acquired Computer and Software and Solutions of…

Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio Celebrates Purchase of Building and Client Appreciation Weekend

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio, South Carolina’s largest music school and award-winning record studio, respectively, will host a Client Appreciation Weekend August 7– 9, 2015…

Author Tom Poland visits The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club enjoyed a visit from author Tom Poland at our last meeting. Tom Poland is known as a writer of all things southern…

Verizon Wireless names new Region President

August 3, 2015

Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region   GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…

Verizon Wireless names new Region President

August 3, 2015

Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region   GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…

Rhythmlink introduces new Invisa-Electrode™ line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Rhythmlink International, LLC announced the debut of their new Invisa-Electrode line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes that enable a continuous collection of EEG data before and after…

District Five teacher named national AgriScience Ambassador

August 3, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher has recently completed a prestigious national teachers’ academy, earning him the designation of certified “AgiScience Ambassador.” Center for Advanced Technical Studies…

University of South Carolina School of Music Calendar of Events 2015-2016

August 3, 2015

Fri., August 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Southern Exposure New Music Concert: Classical Discrimination with Argento Chamber Ensemble USC School of Music Recital Hall – Free The Argento Chamber Ensemble, called…

University of South Carolina’s Southern Exposure New Music Series Announces 2015-2016 Season

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Southern Exposure’s 2015-16 season, “Classical Collaborations,” expands from its traditional four concerts to five. The year bursts at the seams with the energy and eclecticism that characterizes…

Ziff Properties Acquires Neighborhood Center

August 3, 2015

COLLIERVILLE, TN – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of The Shops of Collierville, a 60,000-square-foot retail center located in the Collierville area (Memphis MSA). The property was acquired…

Hot New Game In Lexington: Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC

August 3, 2015

Teams of 5 compete in an archery game played like dodgeball with foam tipped arrows. LEXINGTON, SC – The Grand Opening of Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC brings Archery Tag…

Audrey Goodjoin joins Phillips Staffing as Senior Recruiter

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Audrey Goodjoin as a Senior Recruiter on its rapidly growing…

Author Tom Poland visits The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club enjoyed a visit from author Tom Poland at our last meeting. Tom Poland is known as a writer of all things southern…

Blencowe IT expands with new Pawleys Island location

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Blencowe IT, an information technology sales, service and support company headquartered in Columbia, SC, is pleased to announce it has acquired Computer and Software and Solutions of…

Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio Celebrates Purchase of Building and Client Appreciation Weekend

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio, South Carolina’s largest music school and award-winning record studio, respectively, will host a Client Appreciation Weekend August 7– 9, 2015…

McDonnell and Associates welcomes ethics, compliance professional

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Weissenstein received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and joined McDonnell and Associates in May 2015. Weissenstein’s primary areas of experience…

SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015

August 1, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…

SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015

August 1, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…

Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families

August 1, 2015

Named NRF’s Heroes of Main Street and CCAGW’s Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week   WASHINGTON, SC –  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…

Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families

August 1, 2015

Named NRF’s Heroes of Main Street and CCAGW’s Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week   WASHINGTON, SC –  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…

Robust Interest Generates Significant Leasing Velocity

July 31, 2015

Colliers International, South Carolina, Research & Forecast Report Columbia – Industrial – Q2 2015 Key Takeaways Strong leasing activity throughout the first half of 2015 contributed to positive absorption and…

Richard Muncaster named a Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Top 10 Advisor in Organic Growth

July 31, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Founder and Principal of Muncaster Financial Services Richard Muncaster has been named a Top 10 Advisor with Organic Growth among Transamerica Financial Advisors. This award is given…

Renewable Water Resources presented NACWA PEAK Performance Awards

July 31, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) recently was awarded the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards for all ReWa Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRF) for…

Engenius’s Buckingham named to Leadership Greenville

July 31, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Catie Buckingham, Operations Director for Engenius, has been named to Leadership Greenville Class 42. Leadership Greenville is a program of the Greenville Chamber designed to develop committed,…

WORLD Magazine names Hope Award finalists

July 31, 2015

ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group is pleased to announce the East Region finalist for WORLD’s tenth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion: Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT) in Richmond, VA.…

Columbia Chamber honors Governor Nikki Haley at Annual Gala

July 31, 2015

Governor Nikki Haley Named Columbia Chamber’s 2015 Ambassador of the Year   COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, September 24, 2015 the Columbia Chamber will host the 113th Annual Gala in honor…

RSVP of the Midlands forms partnership with Transitions Homeless Recovery Center

July 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of the Midlands recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide volunteers to the Transitions Homeless Recovery Center in downtown…

SC BlueCross Foundation presents District Five with $30,000 grant

July 31, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield…

Bill and Rachel Gause open GAUSE Catering & Events

July 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bill and Rachel Gause announce the opening of their second full service catering business, GAUSE Catering & Events. Their new venture offers catering services for upscale events…

First Reliance announces strong 2nd quarter results

July 31, 2015

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had net income of $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.  This compares to a net…

First Reliance announces strong 2nd quarter results

July 31, 2015

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had net income of $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.  This compares to a net…

KING Automation expanding Upstate operations

July 31, 2015

Company Investing $4 Million To Relocate To Larger Spartanburg County Facility   SPARTANBURG, SC – KING Automation, an industrial automation engineering company, is expanding its Spartanburg County operations by relocating to…

KING Automation expanding Upstate operations

July 31, 2015

Company Investing $4 Million To Relocate To Larger Spartanburg County Facility   SPARTANBURG, SC – KING Automation, an industrial automation engineering company, is expanding its Spartanburg County operations by relocating to…

Andrew Fajardo joins Chappell Smith & Arden

July 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Chappell Smith & Arden PA is pleased to announce that attorney Andrew Fajardo has joined the firm. Fajardo is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who has argued…

Flock and Rally’s Chloe Rodgers accepted to Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2015-2016

July 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, a boutique public relations, marketing and event planning agency based in Columbia, S.C., announces the acceptance…

Engenius adds three as firm expands

July 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville-based web marketing firm Engenius welcomes three new staff members, as the demand for premium websites and web-based content grows. Brent Alexander joins the Engenius team as…

Brookland-Cayce High School’s Andrew Epting Receives College Scholarship from Workers’ Compensation Insurer

July 29, 2015

SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce that recent Brookland-Cayce High School graduate Andrew Epting was the recipient of a $1,000 award from the SCHB Self Insurers Fund 2015…

Island Links Resort Receives TripAdvisor Accolades for Quality and Service

July 29, 2015

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Island Links Resort, one of four properties collectively referred to as the Coral Resorts family of properties, receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for fifth consecutive…

USC Tourism innovation and entrepreneurship conference opens Monday

July 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual International Executive Forum on Tourism and Innovation will be in Columbia Aug. 3-4. Presentations by local and international leaders and innovators will look at…

Girl Scouts Appoints Emerald Circle Co-chairs for 2015

July 29, 2015

AIKEN, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Liz Stewart and Mary Driscoll as 2015 Emerald Circle Co-chairs for Aiken and Edgefield counties. The Emerald…

Villa Tronco Celebrates 75 Years of Tronco Family’s Italian Cuisine

July 29, 2015

Villa Tronco, South Carolina’s oldest family-owned restaurant, celebrates milestone anniversary Aug. 10-15.   COLUMBIA, SC – Villa Tronco, a family-owned restaurant serving lunch and dinner at 1213 Blanding Street, celebrates its…

Village Idiot Pizza and Pub Celebrates 25 Years in Five Points

July 29, 2015

The “Idiot” is offering monthly specials, an epic birthday party and are throwing it back to 1990 COLUMBIA, SC – Village Idiot Pizza and Pub will be “throwin’ it back to…

S.C. BlueCross Selects Avalon Healthcare Solutions to Administer Lab Benefits

July 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice®HealthPlan of South Carolina will use Avalon Healthcare Solutions to administer a comprehensive suite of laboratory benefits management services, promoting continued access to…