RESPA change effective date extended to October 3rd

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) is alerting its members and the public of the alternate effective date for implementation of the changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act…

RESPA change effective date extended to October 3rd

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) is alerting its members and the public of the alternate effective date for implementation of the changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act…

NAI Avant Completes Investment Sale on Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior investment broker, Dail Longaker, and NAI Avant broker, Peyton Bryant, recently facilitated the investment sale of 1680 Lake Murray Boulevard in Irmo, SC. The ±39,750…

Principal Appointed To Workforce Development Board

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Building a better workforce and improving job placement services have been of interest to Bobby Cunningham for some time. Cunningham is principal of the W.R. Rogers Adult,…

Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office Deploys Body Cameras

July 6, 2015

Finally, all Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office uniformed deputies who work in an enforcement capacity are wearing Taser Axon body cameras. Effective July 2, 2015 the final training session in the…

Bank of America Charitable Foundation Awards $150,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Providing Workforce and Educational Programming in Columbia

July 6, 2015

Grant recipients provide skills training and education-focused initiatives to help individuals build stronger financial lives COLUMBIA, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced over $150,000 in grants…

Allen University Announces the Simmons, Pinckney and Sanders Scholarship

July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Allen University has created a scholarship fund to honor three alumni who lost their lives in the historic Mother Emanuel – African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) church massacre…

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Downtown Office

July 6, 2015

Five Residential Agents to Serve Growing Upstate Real Estate Market from Vardry Street GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces its Downtown office. Located in the…

Greenville Technical College Announces Partnership with STEM Premier

July 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) has partnered with STEM Premier to provide GTC students access to the online platform that showcases students’ academic and technical skills and connects…

Riggs Partners’ CreateAthon Application Deadline is July 15; Nonprofits in Midlands and Upstate Encouraged to Apply for Free Marketing Services

July 6, 2015

Riggs Partners in Columbia is accepting applications through Wednesday, July 15 for its 18th annual CreateAthon event. Nonprofit organizations in the Midlands and Upstate of South Carolina are encouraged to…

Statement from NAHB Chairman Tom Woods on Filing Suit Against EPA, Corps on Waters of the U.S. Rule

July 3, 2015

WASHINGTON – Tom Woods, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Blue Springs, Mo., issued the following statement on the association’s lawsuit filed…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport Issues Website RFP

July 3, 2015

CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport has issued an RFP for Website Redesign and Redevelopment. The questions deadline is 3:00pm on Friday, July 10 and the proposal deadline is 2:00pm July…

Turner Padget Shareholder Earns National Recognition As A Top Employment Attorney

July 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that, for the fourth consecutive year, Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been included among Human Resource Executive’s annual list of the nation’s…

Turner Padget Shareholder Earns National Recognition As A Top Employment Attorney

July 2, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that, for the fourth consecutive year, Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been included among Human Resource Executive’s annual list of the nation’s…

Fourteen Upstate Companies Recognized as American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksites

July 2, 2015

UPSTATE, SC – Fourteen Upstate companies have been recognized as a Fit-Friendly Worksites by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “All of these companies should…

State Museum Presents Museum Road Show on Saturday, July 11

July 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum presents the Museum Road Show from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Appraisers and artifact experts from across the…

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

July 2, 2015

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

State Museum Presents Museum Road Show on Saturday, July 11

July 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum presents the Museum Road Show from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Appraisers and artifact experts from across the…

Turner Padget Shareholder Earns National Recognition As A Top Employment Attorney

July 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that, for the fourth consecutive year, Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been included among Human Resource Executive’s annual list of the nation’s…

Gabriella Brown Andrews joins the Cassina Group

July 1, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Cassina Group, a boutique real estate firm based in Charleston, SC, recently welcomed Gabriella Brown Andrews to its dedicated team of Realtors. A native of…

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…