A statement from Dr. David Cole, President of the Medical University of South Carolina, regarding the removal of the Confederate flag

July 9, 2015

A statement from Dr. David Cole, President of the Medical University of South Carolina, regarding the removal of the Confederate flag: “The South Carolina Legislature’s action this week to remove…

Statement From Mayor Joe Riley Re: Flag Removal From State Grounds

July 9, 2015

“Today, in South Carolina, division has been replaced with unity.  Our state capitol building — a building that belongs to all South Carolinians — will house flags that belong to…

Upcoming Hampton Park revitalization meetings

July 9, 2015

The Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston have proposed a plan to revitalize and renovate several underused facilities at Hampton Park. The Conservancy continues to seek public input…

Free classes equip family caregivers with self-care tools

July 9, 2015

SUMMERVILLE, SC – The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is offering a free educational series specifically designed for caregivers. The “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” course provides caregivers with the tools…

Betsy Fanning appointed new Head of Trident Academy

July 9, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – As of July 1, Betsy Fanning officially took the reins at Trident Academy as the Interim Head of School. She follows Kathy Cook who expanded the school’s…

Trident Academy earns three levels of re-accreditation

July 9, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC –  The Lowcountry’s only school dedicated to educating students with language-based learning differences and autism was awarded three levels of re-accreditation. Trident Academy recently received award letters from…

McCall Farms expanding Florence County operations

July 9, 2015

Company investing $4 million to open new production facility FLORENCE, SC – McCall Farms, the South Carolina-based manufacturers of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts and Bruce’s Yams, is expanding…

McCall Farms expanding Florence County operations

July 9, 2015

Company investing $4 million to open new production facility FLORENCE, SC – McCall Farms, the South Carolina-based manufacturers of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts and Bruce’s Yams, is expanding…

Changing Demographics Shape Charleston, SC Multifamily Market

July 9, 2015

Colliers International | South Carolina Research & Forecast Report Charleston | Multifamily Q2 2015   Key Takeaways >        Charleston, South Carolina’s multifamily market continues to improve, supported by new jobs,…

Changing Demographics Shape Charleston, SC Multifamily Market

July 9, 2015

Colliers International | South Carolina Research & Forecast Report Charleston | Multifamily Q2 2015   Key Takeaways >        Charleston, South Carolina’s multifamily market continues to improve, supported by new jobs,…

SOS Health Care Renewing Job Training Program for Adults with Autism

July 9, 2015

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – SOS Health Care is receiving grant funding from the Developmental Disabilities Council to renew its Making Change Consignment store for a third year. The store, located…

NAI Avant represents buyer of ±7.1 acres for new car dealership

July 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, recently represented RDS Associates, LLC, in their purchase of ±7.1 acres of land located at 7201 Garners…

KEMET announces new global sales and marketing Senior Vice President

July 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, is pleased to announce that Claudio Lollini is appointed Senior Vice President of Global Sales and…

Winthrop President Dan Mahony signs three-year contract

July 8, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – A three-year contract has been signed by Winthrop University President Daniel Mahony and Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Bigham. Winthrop’s Board of Trustees voted in March…

CresCom Bank names Jean Chestnut Vice President of the Collections Department

July 8, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, has named Jean Chestnut the vice president of its Collections Department. Chestnut has been with CresCom Bank…

NutriFusion announces agreement with Amazing Grains

July 8, 2015

NutriFusion to exhibit at the International Food Tradeshow (IFT) in Chicago July 12-14, 2015   HILTON HEAD, SC – NutriFusion®, a provider of natural nutrition and phytonutrient products for food…

Worldwide Vacation Network is new South Carolina distributor of GCI’s Global Discovery Vacations

July 8, 2015

OVERLAND PARK, KS  – Travel industry leader Global Connections, Inc. (GCI), a travel club fulfillment and service provider, announced that it is expanding its outside sales distribution network to Greenville,…

Cott Beverages expanding Upstate operations

July 8, 2015

Company Opening New $10 Million Warehouse And Distribution Center In Greer, S.C.   GREER, SC – Cott Beverages , U.S. subsidiary to Cott Corporation (NYSE:COT; TSX:BCB) , one of the…

Cott Beverages expanding Upstate operations

July 8, 2015

Company Opening New $10 Million Warehouse And Distribution Center In Greer, S.C.   GREER, SC – Cott Beverages , U.S. subsidiary to Cott Corporation (NYSE:COT; TSX:BCB) , one of the…

NAI Avant celebrates five-year anniversary of serving Charleston

July 8, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that July, 2015 marks the company’s five-year milestone in the opening of their Charleston, SC office. Headquartered in Columbia, SC, NAI Avant’s…

NAI Avant celebrates five-year anniversary of serving Charleston

July 8, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that July, 2015 marks the company’s five-year milestone in the opening of their Charleston, SC office. Headquartered in Columbia, SC, NAI Avant’s…

Congressman Wilson applauds passage of Student Success Act

July 8, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. “Over the past few years, the Obama…

SOS Health Care Renewing Job Training Program for Adults with Autism

July 8, 2015

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – SOS Health Care is receiving grant funding from the Developmental Disabilities Council to renew its Making Change Consignment store for a third year. The store, located…

Changes Are Coming to Overtime Pay Exemptions

July 8, 2015

By David Dubberly Nexsen Pruet, LLC   On July 6, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) formally proposed revisions to the executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) exemptions to the…

Changes Are Coming to Overtime Pay Exemptions

July 8, 2015

By David Dubberly Nexsen Pruet, LLC   On July 6, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) formally proposed revisions to the executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) exemptions to the…

Graydon Thompson CPAs Adds Reba Childers to Small Business Team

July 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm offering individuals and organizations across the Carolinas a high-expertise, high-touch alternative to other accounting firms in the region, has…

Columbia Attorney Admitted to NC Bar

July 8, 2015

Blair Cato Pickren Casterline Attorney Jordan Stallings Has Been Admitted to the North Carolina Bar COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that Jordan Stallings has…

State Museum Celebrates New Horizons Milestone by Hosting Plutopalooza on July 14

July 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – History will be made on July 14, when NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft takes the first detailed images of Pluto during its flyby of Pluto and Pluto’s system…

Georgia Military/VA partnership grows with the addition of South Carolina

July 8, 2015

FORT GORDON, GA – The newly renamed Georgia-Lina Federal Healthcare Executive Council, which serves as a partnership between the Military and the Veterans Affairs medical treatment facilities to provide better…

864 Real Estate Team Joins North Pleasantburg Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

July 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of the 864 Real Estate Team, comprised of Kevin and Melissa Patton, to the company’s N. Pleasantburg…

Allen Tate Announces Top Agents for June 2015

July 8, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate REALTORS®, announced Top Agents for June 2015. In the Greenville Office, Teresa Brady was Top Listing Agent and…

Moore Taylor Announces Robert D. Hazel Transitions to Of Counsel

July 8, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that Robert D. Hazel, a firm partner, has transitioned into an “Of Counsel” role with the law firm. Moore Taylor is a full-service…

Columbia Attorney Admitted to NC Bar

July 8, 2015

Blair Cato Pickren Casterline Attorney Jordan Stallings Has Been Admitted to the North Carolina Bar COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that Jordan Stallings has…

Georgia Military/VA partnership grows with the addition of South Carolina

July 8, 2015

FORT GORDON, GA – The newly renamed Georgia-Lina Federal Healthcare Executive Council, which serves as a partnership between the Military and the Veterans Affairs medical treatment facilities to provide better…

Graydon Thompson CPAs Adds Reba Childers to Small Business Team

July 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm offering individuals and organizations across the Carolinas a high-expertise, high-touch alternative to other accounting firms in the region, has…

Moore Taylor Announces Robert D. Hazel Transitions to Of Counsel

July 8, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that Robert D. Hazel, a firm partner, has transitioned into an “Of Counsel” role with the law firm. Moore Taylor is a full-service…

State Museum Celebrates New Horizons Milestone by Hosting Plutopalooza on July 14

July 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – History will be made on July 14, when NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft takes the first detailed images of Pluto during its flyby of Pluto and Pluto’s system…

SC Chamber: Senate Passes Legislation To Remove Confederate Flag

July 7, 2015

All Eyes Now On The Sc House Of Representatives The General Assembly returned Monday to take up the Confederate flag, and the South Carolina business community wants elected officials to…

SC Chamber: Senate Passes Legislation To Remove Confederate Flag

July 7, 2015

All Eyes Now On The Sc House Of Representatives The General Assembly returned Monday to take up the Confederate flag, and the South Carolina business community wants elected officials to…

Business Black Box announces Charleston expansion

July 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Business Black Box is starting a Charleston version of its popular magazine that is known for ground-breaking photography and stories, nationally recognized partnerships and use of augmented…

Richland County Community Development Honored Nationally for Local Initiatives

July 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Community Development was presented with a national award for its continued efforts to improve local communities with several projects and initiatives. The John A. Sasso Award…

Kraft Foods Presents $20,000 to Harvest Hope to Expand Backpack Child Feeding Program

July 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank announces that Kraft Foods will provide a generous $20,000 donation to expand their Children’s Feeding Programs. The presentation will take place at Harvest Hope’s…

Angel Investors Have Until July 31 to Apply for Tax Credit

July 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Investors now have more time to apply for Angel Investor Tax Credits thanks to a request from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the state legislature’s…

Angel Investors Have Until July 31 to Apply for Tax Credit

July 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Investors now have more time to apply for Angel Investor Tax Credits thanks to a request from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the state legislature’s…

SCE&G Places Reactor Vessel Cavity, Receives Reactor Vessel for V.C. Summer Unit 3

July 7, 2015

CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), and its partners recently achieved two milestones within one week for V.C. Summer Unit 3:…

National Transportation Safety Board Member Robert Sumwalt to Keynote Second Annual SC Aerospace Conference

July 7, 2015

The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo announces that National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Robert Sumwalt will be one of the keynote speakers for the conference, which…

Family Shelter Names Goodwin as Board President

July 7, 2015

Homeless Shelter Elects 2015-16 Officers COLUMBIA, SC – Family Shelter, an emergency shelter for homeless families in the Midlands, has elected Joy S. Goodwin as its board president beginning July…

Pelham Road Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Welcomes Three New Agents

July 7, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of three new Sales Associates to its Pelham Road office. Marcy Crandall, Clarence Lewis and Kristy Tarallo join the company’s…

Brian Johnston Promoted to Vice President Construction, Columbia Division

July 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mashburn Construction announced the promotion of Brian Johnston, LEED® AP, to Vice President Construction, Columbia Division. He will be responsible for the overall management of the company’s Production and Project…

Brian Johnston Promoted to Vice President Construction, Columbia Division

July 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mashburn Construction announced the promotion of Brian Johnston, LEED® AP, to Vice President Construction, Columbia Division. He will be responsible for the overall management of the company’s Production and Project…