United Way of the Midlands announces plans to open new headquarters

August 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands announced plans to move to a new location in downtown Columbia beginning March 2016 with the purchase and renovation of 1818 Blanding Street.…

Adam Landy receives President’s Award from SC Bar’s Young Lawyers Division

August 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm is proud to announce that associate Adam Landy has been named a 2015 recipient of the President’s Award, presented by the South Carolina Bar’s…

Sylvan Learning welcomes new Director of Education

August 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Malai Pressley joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Midland’s NE Columbia location as Director of Education. She is responsible for ensuring the educational integrity of the Sylvan…

The Cliffs Event Team Receives National Awards of Excellence

August 4, 2015

TRAVELERS REST, SC – The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) recognized The Cliffs Event Team with two top honors during the NACE Experience! 2015 Conference and Expo held…

Adam Landy receives President’s Award from SC Bar’s Young Lawyers Division

August 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm is proud to announce that associate Adam Landy has been named a 2015 recipient of the President’s Award, presented by the South Carolina Bar’s…

Bobbitt Completes Renovations and Addition for Large Mechanical Firm

August 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on a major expansion of facilities for Walker White, Inc., a maintenance, service and installation mechanical contracting company, located at 7404…

EDTS Acquires CSRA-Based Security, Video and Multimedia Company WHAV; Continues Strong Growth

August 4, 2015

COLUMBIA and AIKEN, SC – Southeastern information technology company EDTS, which specializes in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has announced the acquisition of WHAV…

Sylvan Learning welcomes new Director of Education

August 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Malai Pressley joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Midland’s NE Columbia location as Director of Education. She is responsible for ensuring the educational integrity of the Sylvan…

Scott Peevy with NAI Avant graduates from Leadership Charleston Class of 2015

August 3, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that broker Scott Peevy is a graduate of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2015. Peevy was…

Avison Young Retail Lease – 1739 Maybank Highway

August 3, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, Beatty Management Company Inc. in the lease of a…

The Brandon Agency acquires Chattanooga-based KMT Creative Group

August 3, 2015

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately-held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, continues to grow, announced the acquisition of KMT Creative Group.…

The Brandon Agency acquires Chattanooga-based KMT Creative Group

August 3, 2015

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately-held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, continues to grow, announced the acquisition of KMT Creative Group.…

Crossings Deli Marks 15 Years of Empowering through Employment

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Crossings Deli and owners Brian and Ronya Gunter are proudly marking 15 years of empowering the employment challenged. In partnership with South Carolina Vocational & Rehabilitation Services, they…

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…