ZWO Announces Expansion, Merges With Los Angeles Firm CPJ & CO

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO has merged with Los Angeles advertising and public relations firm CPJ & Co and opened a West Coast office with new principal Cynthia Jenkins as its head.…

Blue Ridge Bank Hires New Marketing Coordinator

July 1, 2015

WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank announces the addition of Holleigh Evans who recently joined the team as Marketing Coordinator working out of the Seneca office. In this position, Holleigh will…

Hunter Howard, Jr. Creates Greenville Technical College Scholarship to Honor his Father

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – A pledge of $25,000 has been received by the Greenville Tech Foundation. The gift, from S. Hunter Howard, Jr., will provide tuition assistance to students pursuing skills…

The Palmetto Bank Promotes Experienced Lender

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Scott Tollison has been promoted to Vice President, Indirect Lending. Mr. Tollison has…

City Celebrates July 4th With Annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival

July 1, 2015

Popular festival to honor local military veteran   GREENVILLE, SC – The annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, which features one of the state’s largest fireworks display, continues to…

Tri-County to Launch Honors Program

July 1, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College will roll out a new program for high performing students this fall with the launch of the Honors Experience. “High academic achievers are among…

HRP Associates Adds Storm Caldwell as Project Geologist

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC − HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental and civil engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, is pleased to welcome Storm Caldwell as Project Geologist. Caldwell will work with HRP’s…

City of Columbia Water and Sewer Rate Changes

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, City Council approved water and sewer rate increases that will take effect on July 1, 2015. To help better understand how the rate increases might…

Construction Spending in May Reaches Highest Level Since 2008 As All Major Segments Advance For Month and Year

July 1, 2015

Potential Worker Shortages Loom COLUMBIA, SC – Largest Gains are in Manufacturing, Amusement, Lodging, Office and Multifamily Spending; Association Officials Call for Greater Public Sector Support of Construction Workforce Development Construction…

Icon on Main Street Development

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Icon on Main, student housing development, is located at the corner of College and South Main Street, which has one block in between USC’s Horseshoe. There…

Signarama Columbia Receives 3 Prestigious Awards

July 1, 2015

IRMO, SC – Signarama Columbia recently attended the 2015 Signarama World Expo and was the recipient of 3 prestigious awards, 2 recognizing individual salesman and one for the overall outstanding…

Hunger Takes No Vacation Food Drive Launched at SC State Parks

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – State Parks in South Carolina are partnering with the South Carolina Food Bank Association in a 5-month long food drive to help fill pantries and feed the hungry. …

Island in South Carolina, waterfront home site in Norfolk among bank-owned real estate set for auction

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A 55-acre island on waters that lead all the way to the Atlantic Ocean will be offered at auction Tuesday, July 21, with John Dixon & Associates managing the Columbia…

Duke Energy Progress customers in SC to see bill savings this summer

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – While energy usage tends to increase this time of year as customers crank up their air conditioners to combat the summer heat, Duke Energy Progress’ South Carolina…

Promises kept: Carolina’s Promise campaign successfully concludes

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina’s Promise, the University of South Carolina’s $1 billion campaign launched in 2008, has reached its goal on time and on target. With the June 30 conclusion…

Pope Flynn Attorney Larry Flynn Receives Compleat Lawyer Platinum Award from USC School of Law

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Larry Flynn, an attorney with Pope Flynn, LLC, a public finance and governmental law firm with offices in Columbia, Charlotte, and Spartanburg, has received the USC School of…

Midlands Technical College Constructing New Learning Resource Center on Beltline Campus

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College has begun construction of the Learning Resource Center on its Beltline Campus. This three-story building will become the focal point of the campus along…

GHS names Wright head varsity girls basketball coach

July 1, 2015

GILBERT, SC — Gilbert High announces that James Alvin Wright has been selected to serve as head varsity girls basketball coach. After playing basketball in high school, Wright played basketball…

GHS names Thomas head varsity boys basketball coach

July 1, 2015

GILBERT, SC – Gilbert High announces that Riley J. Thomas has been selected to serve as head coach for varsity boys basketball. Thomas has served as the GHS varsity girls…

Pawmetto Lifeline works to protect pets this Fourth of July

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Fourth of July is just around the corner and Pawmetto Lifeline is offering a discount rate on microchips this week to help ensure all pets have a…

Columbia Museum of Art August 2015 Calendar

July 1, 2015

From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces   On View in the Lipscomb Family Galleries Friday, June 12 through Sunday, September 13 The CMA presents From Marilyn to Mao: Andy…

SCE&G Announces Settlement Agreement with the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff and South Carolina Energy Users Committee Related to the Petition to Update Construction and Capital Cost Schedules for New Nuclear Units

July 1, 2015

CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the South Carolina Office…

Raise a Glass to History with Historic Columbia on July 17

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Join Historic Columbia for happy hour at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, as we explore “History through Photography” at the Seibels House. At this month’s happy…

Richland Two Board elects new officers

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – At the Tuesday, June 23, 2015 board meeting, the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees elected new officers to lead the board from July 2015 to…

UofSC seeks pregnant women to participate in health study

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina is looking for African-American and white women in the first 16 weeks of their pregnancy to participate in a study to learn more…

NAI Avant facilitates ±184,453 SF lease in Carolina Pines Industrial Park

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior industrial broker, Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently consummated the lease of ±184,453 square feet of industrial warehouse space in the Carolina Pines Industrial Park in…

Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Earns Key Federal Funding for Preconstruction Engineering and Design

July 1, 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Allocates $1.303 Million in Federal Funding for Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project   CHARLESTON, SC – Today SC Ports Authority announced $1.303 million in federal funding…

Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Earns Key Federal Funding for Preconstruction Engineering and Design

July 1, 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Allocates $1.303 Million in Federal Funding for Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project   CHARLESTON, SC – Today SC Ports Authority announced $1.303 million in federal funding…

Historically High Occupancy and Rental Rates

July 1, 2015

Colliers International | South Carolina, Research & Forecast Report – Columbia, Office, Q2 2015 Key Takeaways >        Office space continues to be absorbed throughout the Columbia, South Carolina office market,…

Presbyterian College Board of Trustees Announces New President

July 1, 2015

CLINTON, SC – The Presbyterian College (PC) Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Robert (Bob) Emmett Staton ’68 has been selected to serve as president of PC effective…

Presbyterian College Board of Trustees Announces New President

July 1, 2015

CLINTON, SC – The Presbyterian College (PC) Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Robert (Bob) Emmett Staton ’68 has been selected to serve as president of PC effective…

The Chet & Beth Smith Group of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Named One of America’s Top 1,000 Real Estate Teams

July 1, 2015

Ranked #89 in Transaction Sides by REAL Trends, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal GREENVILLE, SC –  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is pleased to announce The…

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Presented Hearts and Hands Award

July 1, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College’s Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was presented the Heart and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind’s recent graduation ceremony. The Hearts…

Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg Named Hearts and Hands Award Recipient

July 1, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg was presented The Hearts and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The award was established by…

SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Awards Irene Casey the Douglas F. Dent Award

July 1, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Irene Casey was named this year’s Douglas F. Dent Award recipient at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The Dent Award is the highest…

Thomas M. Weiland, AIA, named GMK’s Director of Architecture

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – GMK Associates, Inc., announced that Thomas M. Weiland AIA, has been promoted to the position of Director of Architecture for the firm. In this role, Mr. Weiland…

MeetingPoint to look at how faith communities can serve society

July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – For centuries, faith communities have been the epicenters of compassion and charity. Yet, building a congregation that focuses outward toward the well-being of the larger community does…

National Bar Association Selects Meliah Bowers Jefferson for 40 Under 40 Award

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The National Bar Association has chosen Meliah Bowers Jefferson as one of the recipients of its 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates Award. The award recognizes the…

Sowell Gray supports removing Confederate flag from State House grounds

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, joins with South Carolina’s governor and the state’s many political, business, educational, and community leaders in the call to take down…

National Bar Association Selects Meliah Bowers Jefferson for 40 Under 40 Award

July 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The National Bar Association has chosen Meliah Bowers Jefferson as one of the recipients of its 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates Award. The award recognizes the…

Nickelodeon Theatre Hosts Blaktastik July 24-26

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host “Blaktastik,” a three-day film, music, education and art festival celebrating contemporary Black creative culture, July…

Calling All Makers: Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Crafty Feast, is Now Accepting Applications

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, is now accepting vendor applications for its annual show, to be held on Sunday, December 13, from 12 – 6…

What’s Happening at the 2015 Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival: A Celebration of Local Food in the Midlands

June 30, 2015

July 18, 2015 ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Presented by Sustainable Midlands, the Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival is a celebration of locally grown food – the people who grow it, the restaurants…

Keep the Midlands Beautiful Receives $10,000 Grant from Lowe’s

June 30, 2015

Keep America Beautiful/Lowe’s Grant Supports Cayce, South Carolina Community Improvement Project COLUMBIA, SC – Keep the Midlands Beautiful today announced that Lowe’s has awarded a $10,000 grant to support Keep the Midlands…

Arnold Companies Announces Marina Bay – Lake Wylie

June 30, 2015

MT. HOLLY, NC – Arnold Companies announced the ground breaking of the new Marina Bay – Lake Wylie development located at 1000 Marina Village Drive in Mt. Holly, North Carolina.…

Enjoy Cemetery Tours, Dollar Sunday and Summer Camp this July with Historic Columbia

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Historic Columbia’s house museums will be closed Saturday, July 4, but you can still get your fill of history this month with a moonlight stroll through Elmwood Cemetery,…

Arnold Companies Announces Marina Bay – Lake Wylie

June 30, 2015

MT. HOLLY, NC – Arnold Companies announced the ground breaking of the new Marina Bay – Lake Wylie development located at 1000 Marina Village Drive in Mt. Holly, North Carolina.…

Calling All Makers: Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Crafty Feast, is Now Accepting Applications

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, is now accepting vendor applications for its annual show, to be held on Sunday, December 13, from 12 – 6…

Enjoy Cemetery Tours, Dollar Sunday and Summer Camp this July with Historic Columbia

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Historic Columbia’s house museums will be closed Saturday, July 4, but you can still get your fill of history this month with a moonlight stroll through Elmwood Cemetery,…

Nickelodeon Theatre Hosts Blaktastik July 24-26

June 30, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host “Blaktastik,” a three-day film, music, education and art festival celebrating contemporary Black creative culture, July…