YMCA kicks off awareness campaign to reduce learning and health gaps that could hold kids back

July 13, 2015

YMCA releases Family Health Snapshot survey findings; kicks off awareness campaign to reduce learning and health gaps that could hold kids back COLUMBIA, SC  – Although most parents consider their…

Artist Jarod Charzewski Named SC Arts Commission Fellow

July 13, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has named Charleston artist Jarod Charzewski an Individual Artist Fellow in the category of visual arts. Fellowships recognize and reward the artistic…

Shops and Galleries Open Late for July Vista Nights

July 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  –  The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista,…

Artist Jarod Charzewski Named SC Arts Commission Fellow

July 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has named Charleston artist Jarod Charzewski an Individual Artist Fellow in the category of visual arts. Fellowships recognize and reward the artistic…

Callison Tighe and Harvest Hope Food Bank fight children’s summer hunger

July 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Callison Tighe recently donated $5,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank, and the law firm is asking for others to help the hunger-relief charity provide meals for families in…

Callison Tighe’s Pavlicek appointed to Columbia World Affairs Council Board

July 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe attorney Jax Pavlicek has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Columbia World Affairs Council. Founded in 1993, the non-partisan, non-profit council acts…

Pianist Marina Lomazov Named SC Arts Commission Fellow

July 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has named Columbia resident Marina Lomazov an Individual Artist Fellow in the category of music performance. Fellowships recognize and reward the artistic…

Providence Hospital Receives American College of Cardiology Award for Cardiac Care

July 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is one of only 91 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2015. The award…

Southcoast announces 2015 second quarter results

July 12, 2015

MT. PLEASANT, SC – Southcoast Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:SOCB) announced that it had unaudited net income of $873,000, or $0.12 per basic share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. This compares…

Abacus Planning Group welcomes Kevin Draudt to its investment team

July 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes Kevin Draudt to its investment team as a portfolio administrator and support advisor. Mr. Draudt is a 2015 graduate of Virginia Tech, where…

SBA, AARP announce Summer Entrepreneurship Webinar Series

July 12, 2015

Series Is Part of Joint SBA, AARP “Summer of Encore Mentoring” Initiative Promoting Entrepreneurship Among Individuals Ages 50+   The SBA South Carolina District Office and AARP South Carolina are…

SBA, AARP announce Summer Entrepreneurship Webinar Series

July 12, 2015

Series Is Part of Joint SBA, AARP “Summer of Encore Mentoring” Initiative Promoting Entrepreneurship Among Individuals Ages 50+   The SBA South Carolina District Office and AARP South Carolina are…

Columbia metropolitan area logs record number of exports

July 12, 2015

Columbia Area Goods Exports Increased 19.4 Percent to a Record High in 2014   WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Department of Commerce released a report highlighting goods exports from U.S.…

Uof SC School of Law celebrates topping off of new building

July 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The apex of the new University of South Carolina School of Law building was reached Thursday (July 9) when construction crews set in place a 40-foot steel beam…

NAI Avant brokers sale of 2 acres 660 Columbia Avenue, Chapin

July 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers, represented Daniel and Floriede Lindler in the sale of 2 acres of land at 660 Columbia Avenue…

Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities

July 12, 2015

More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…

Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities

July 12, 2015

More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…

Call for Volunteers: Historic Columbia’s New Volunteer Training Starts July 20

July 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Meet new people, learn new skills and discover the history and culture of Columbia and Richland County by volunteering with Historic Columbia. New volunteer training kicks off…

Graham applauds South Carolina State Legislature’s vote to take down Confederate Battle Flag

July 10, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on the South Carolina Legislature’s vote in favor of removing the Confederate Battle Flag from Statehouse grounds. “This…

Graham applauds South Carolina State Legislature’s vote to take down Confederate Battle Flag

July 10, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on the South Carolina Legislature’s vote in favor of removing the Confederate Battle Flag from Statehouse grounds. “This…

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…