Kershaw gets $1 million check

July 29, 2015

S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority grants will fund projects at Haile Gold Mine   KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D-27) presented a $1 million check to Kershaw officials…

Lexington One offers conversational Spanish course for adult learners

July 29, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington One Continuing Education offers a six-week conversational Spanish course led by native Spanish speakers designed for learners with a basic understanding of Spanish who would like…

Midwood Smokehouse Brings Authentic Regional Barbecue to Columbia, SC

July 29, 2015

FS Food Group to open its first barbecue concept in South Carolina   COLUMBIA, SC – Midwood Smokehouse, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based restaurant known for its regional-style barbecue, announced plans to…

Columbia College Receives $5 million Gift for Creation of The McNair Center for Entrepreneurism

July 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College announces a new McNair Center for Entrepreneurism in recognition of a $5 million endowed gift by The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation. The McNair Center for…

South Carolina Autism Society Announces Valeska Gioia to Join Staff

July 29, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society is happy to announce that Valeska Gioia is joining our staff.  Valeska will be running our new software and enrichment lab (Paula’s…

Sea Pro Boats Returns With Manufacturing Facility In Newberry County

July 29, 2015

Original Company Ownership Investing $5.5 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 238 New Jobs   COLUMBIA, SC – Sea Pro Boats, a renowned brand in the boating industry, is…

Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Receives 2015 Best of Columbia Award

July 29, 2015

Columbia Award Program Honors the Achievement   COLUMBIA, SC – Greater Columbia Community Relations Council has been selected for the 2015 Best of Columbia Award in the Social Advocacy Organizations…

Richland County Recreation Foundation Receives $19,500 Discretionary Grant

July 29, 2015

Grant is from Richland County Council to Support Richland County Recreation Commission’s Wheelchair Basketball Developmental League The Richland County Council has selected the Richland County Recreation Foundation (RCRF) to receive…

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…

Richland County Recreation Foundation Receives $19,500 Discretionary Grant

July 29, 2015

Grant is from Richland County Council to Support Richland County Recreation Commission’s Wheelchair Basketball Developmental League The Richland County Council has selected the Richland County Recreation Foundation (RCRF) to receive…

Carolina Nephrology and Columbia Nephrology Host First Annual Carolina Kidney Alliance Summit

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Pioneers of the Carolina Kidney Alliance are the two largest Nephrology practices in South Carolina, Carolina Nephrology PA, in Greenville and Columbia Nephrology PA, in Columbia. These…

Duke Energy Renewables acquires Seville Solar Projects in Southern California totaling 50 MW

July 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired the 20-megawatt (MW-AC) Seville I and 30-MW Seville II Solar Power Projects in California from Kruger Energy. The projects are…

USC Symphony Orchestra Announces 2015­-2016 Concert Season

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s premier orchestra ensemble, led by acclaimed music director Donald Portnoy, receives accolades for its fine performances. World-renowned guest artists join the ensemble…

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for Honors Night Awards

July 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the finalists for the 2015 Honors Night awards. The finalists represent business and community leaders with exemplary commitment to the region’s…

Colonial Life, GFOA white paper points path to benefits cost savings

July 28, 2015

Research report shows employers how a dependent eligibility program can save money.   COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, in partnership with the Government Finance Officers Association, released…

Synovus Announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships

July 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members…

UofSC selects Missouri dean as new provost

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – When the University of South Carolina launched its search for a new provost, President Harris Pastides set a high bar—find a visionary leader deeply committed to educational excellence,…

Sisters of Charity Health Systems signs letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to join LifePoint Health

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Health System and Providence Hospitals have announced the signing of a letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to be acquired by LifePoint Health. As…

Greater Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Officers, Members

July 28, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center welcomes the new members and officers to its 2015-16 board of directors. This year’s officers are: Marvin Robinson, Chair –…

Turner Padget Continues Litigation Practice Growth With Two Attorneys

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the continued expansion of its litigation practice with the addition of two associates. R. Allyce Bailey joins Turner Padget’s Columbia office,…

Synovus announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Synovus (NYSE: SNV), the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of…

Leadership Greenville Selects Natalie Russell Dunham for Class 42

July 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC  – Wyche attorney Natalie Russell Dunham has been selected for Leadership Greenville, Class 42. Leadership Greenville is a program designed and facilitated by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce…

Graydon Thompson CPAs Promotes Beth Straitiff to Tax Support Group

July 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Veteran administrative assistant Beth Straitiff has added client support responsibilities to the Tax and Advisory Services team at Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm offering…

Dallas Skye Salon & Spa Relocates Within Pelham Road Center Leaving Desirable Commercial Space

July 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – RealOp Investments, a Greenville-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently acquired 111 Pelham Road, the former location of Dallas Skye Salon. The premier one-stop personal care and…

S.C. attorney champions “American energy revolution” at international energy summit

July 28, 2015

Leading Canada magazine highlights environmental expert’s presentation   CAMDEN, SC – Environmental attorney Tom Mullikin was described in a recent edition of Alberta Oil magazine as “extolling the glories of…

S.C. attorney champions “American energy revolution” at international energy summit

July 28, 2015

Leading Canada magazine highlights environmental expert’s presentation   CAMDEN, SC – Environmental attorney Tom Mullikin was described in a recent edition of Alberta Oil magazine as “extolling the glories of…

Sisters of Charity Health Systems signs letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to join LifePoint Health

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Health System and Providence Hospitals have announced the signing of a letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to be acquired by LifePoint Health. As…

Turner Padget Continues Litigation Practice Growth With Two Attorneys

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the continued expansion of its litigation practice with the addition of two associates. R. Allyce Bailey joins Turner Padget’s Columbia office,…

Dallas Skye Salon & Spa Relocates Within Pelham Road Center Leaving Desirable Commercial Space

July 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – RealOp Investments, a Greenville-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently acquired 111 Pelham Road, the former location of Dallas Skye Salon. The premier one-stop personal care and…

EdVenture announces 12-cent Kids’ Day and new membership offerings

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In an effort to open the museum to more area families during its 12th year, EdVenture announced that it has streamlined its membership program and will also…

Graydon Thompson CPAs Promotes Beth Straitiff to Tax Support Group

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Veteran administrative assistant Beth Straitiff has added client support responsibilities to the Tax and Advisory Services team at Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm offering…

Greater Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Officers, Members

July 28, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center welcomes the new members and officers to its 2015-16 board of directors. This year’s officers are: Marvin Robinson, Chair –…

Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina elects officers

July 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) announces their Board of Directors for 2015-2016. Randy Cole, Chief Executive Officer of the Circle Park Behavioral Health…

The Article 6 Marital Trust Created Under The Jerry Zucker Revocable Trust Purchases Shares of Titan Logix Corp.

July 27, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Article 6 Marital Trust created under the First Amended and Restated Jerry Zucker Revocable Trust dated 4-2-07 (the “Trust“) announced today that it has purchased 104,900…

Bon Secours Health System, Inc. Named 2015 Most Wired™

July 27, 2015

Nation’s Most Wired™ Hospitals Demonstrate Progress through Innovation   GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours Health System, Inc. and several of its subsidiaries were named by AHA’s Health Forum as Most…

SC Angel Network Makes Three New Investments

July 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announced three new investments made by the organization’s statewide network of angel groups. SCAN, a professionally-managed network of over 200 angel…

SC Angel Network Makes Three New Investments

July 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announced three new investments made by the organization’s statewide network of angel groups. SCAN, a professionally-managed network of over 200 angel…

Duke Energy Foundation Supports GSSM’s Virtual Engineering and Outreach Programs

July 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received a $50,000 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the School’s Accelerate Program as well as…

Meadow Glen Middle teacher serves on DPLA national committee

July 27, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC — The Digital Public Library of America selected Meadow Glen Middle Sixth-Grade Social Studies Teacher and House Leader Albert Robertson to serve on the 2015–2016 Education Advisory Committee.…

Wells Fargo donates $1.8 million YTD to nonprofit organizations in South Carolina Company has invested more than $32 million in state since 2005

July 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced that it has invested $1,834,150 in 277 nonprofit organizations and schools across South Carolina through the first six months of 2015. Overall,…

Conductor sought for new S.C. Phil series: YOU

July 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Air conductors of all skill and experience levels are hereby on notice. From this September through next spring, the South Carolina Philharmonic is rehearsing, then heading off…

Dr. Pam Imm Receives Award for Distinguished Contributions to Practice in Community Psychology

July 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Society for Community Research and Action, a division of the American Psychological Association, recently honored Dr. Pam Imm for her outstanding contribution to the field of…

Richland One Announces New Principals, Assignments for 2015-2016 School Year

July 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One announces the following principal appointments and new assignments for the 2015-2016 school year: Kelvin Lemon, former principal at Marlboro County High School in the Marlboro…

The Brandon Agency Adds Peter Boggeman to its Growing Account Management Team

July 27, 2015

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately-held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, continues to grow, expanding both its client base, as well as its…

Graham on Turkey and ISISL

July 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on Turkey and the fight against ISIL.   “Turkey’s decision to assist the fight against ISIL is a step…

Youthbuild Columbia Student Meets With U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker To Share Success Of Youth Job Training

July 27, 2015

Elbert Ruff Shares Personal Story and Experience with YouthBuild to Support LEAP Act   COLUMBIA, SC – Elbert Ruff, a student at YouthBuild Columbia in Columbia, SC, met with U.S. Senators…

Wofford to host Republican presidential candidate Jindal Aug. 20

July 27, 2015

Part of U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s Town Hall series   SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College will be the site for a Town Hall event hosted by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.)…

Schneider Electric donation to Tri-CountyTechnical College Foundation

July 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Schneider Electric in Seneca made a $5,000 contribution to the Tri-CountyTechnical College Foundation in support of the 2015 Fall Classic Tournament. Here, Larry Smith, plant manager, second…

Greenville Zoo Celebrates Red Panda Birth

July 27, 2015

Birth marks the first cub since 2006   GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Zoo is celebrating the birth of a male red panda. Born on Sunday, June 21, the offspring is…

Party primaries Scheduled For August 11

July 27, 2015

GREENVILLE SC – Party primaries for the City of Greenville municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, August 11. Absentee voting is currently available at the Greenville County Voter Registration Office located at Greenville…