W.J. Keenan High School graduates spend 20-year reunion giving back to the Midlands

June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The W. J. Keenan High School class of 1995 volunteered for United Way Day of Action on June 20 at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore as part of…

Mayor Benjamin calls for Confederate Flag removal

June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin sent the attached letter to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley today calling on her and the South Carolina State Legislature to retire the…

Tennent Manning Joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler

June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, announces that W. Tennent Manning has joined Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler as a brokerage associate in the…

ICBA Rejects NCUA Proposal to Expand Credit Union Business Lending Powers

June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine released this statement following the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board’s release of a proposed…

NAI Avant Brokers Renewal of Five Year Lease in Landmark II, Columbia, SC

June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker, Macon Lovelace and brokerage associate Peyton Bryant recently completed the renewal of a five year lease in the Landmark Professional Office & Medical Complex.…

State Treasurer and Infrastructure Bank save $21 million in bond refinance

June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. and State Transportation Infrastructure Bank Chairman Don Leonard announced the State has reached an agreement to refinance $173 million…

The SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health receives funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation

June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health has received $230,000 in combined funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina…

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for May

June 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is pleased to announce the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for May. These are the…

Rebuild Upstate joins with national Bike & Build program on Greenville project

June 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate recently completed a handicapped ramp for an Upstate family through the help of the national bicycle advocacy group, Bike & Build. The home that Bike…

The Insurance Source promotes Williams

June 22, 2015

GREER, SC – Kristina Williams has been promoted to Director of Operations for The Insurance Source, an independent brokerage specializing in health, life, disability and dental insurance. Kristina Williams joined…

WORLD Magazine names Book of the Year Winners

June 22, 2015

ASHEVILLE, NC – Every summer since 1999, WORLD’s editors have dedicated an issue of WORLD Magazine to books, authors, and trends in the publishing industry. To be eligible for consideration for…

Rhino Concessions brings on summer interns

June 22, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions, a food service provider for several Greenville County parks and sister company to FunnelDelicious, has brought on two marketing interns for the summer. Allie Buckelew,…

The SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health Receives Funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina

June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health has received $230,000 in combined funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina…

Lee & Associates Charleston Represented both the Tenant in Leasing 2,489 SF of Office Space in North Charleston, SC

June 20, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Tenant, Homestead Hospice of Charleston, LLC, in the lease of 2,489 SF office space located at 7410 Northside Drive,…

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art Announces 2015 Scholarship Recipients

June 20, 2015

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – The Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art has announced the recipients of the Kathryn Bryan Metts Visual Arts Scholarships for 2015. Haley Smith, a Massachusetts…

Construction Employment Increases in 40 States and D.C. During the Past Year as 28 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs Between April and May

June 20, 2015

California and Idaho Have Largest 12-Month Gains, West Virginia and Ohio Have Biggest Declines for the Year; Northeastern States Top Monthly Ranking While Energy-Producing States Experienced Monthly Job Losses   …

Construction Employment Increases in 40 States and D.C. During the Past Year as 28 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs Between April and May

June 20, 2015

California and Idaho Have Largest 12-Month Gains, West Virginia and Ohio Have Biggest Declines for the Year; Northeastern States Top Monthly Ranking While Energy-Producing States Experienced Monthly Job Losses   …

Rod Aycox and Lamell McMorris Respond to Tragedy in Charleston by Donating $1 Million to Civil Rights and Religious Groups

June 20, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Rod Aycox, CEO of Select Management Resources, has partnered with Lamell McMorris, CEO of Perennial Strategy Group and board trustee to national civil rights organizations including the NAACP,…

Battery Gaillard Offered by Carolina One New Homes

June 20, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Battery Gaillard is an exciting and beautiful new traditional neighborhood conveniently located off N. Ashley River Road (Hwy. 61) in the heart of the West Ashley area…

Avison Young Office Lease – 272 Coleman Blvd.

June 20, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Maple View Properties, LLC in the lease of an office space located…

Avison Young Office Lease – 498 Wando Park Blvd.

June 20, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC in the lease of an office space located…

Avison Young Retail Lease – 3365 South Morgan’s Point Road

June 20, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Vitre Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, Buck Investments, LC in the lease of a 2,400 SF retail space…

LTC Associates hires Larry Kogut, AIA, LEED AP as Director of Healthcare Facilities Design

June 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – LTC Associates, in celebrating its 20th year as a Columbia based Architectural firm, would like to announce recent additions to our company’s team. With over 28 years…

Margaret Pope Selected as One of 50 Most Influential in the Midlands

June 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Margaret Pope, a member of Pope Flynn, LLC, a public finance and governmental law firm based in Columbia, has been selected as one of the 50 Most…

Collins & Lacy, P.C. Director of Marketing Graduates from Leadership Columbia

June 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Janie Langdale, Director of Marketing at Collins & Lacy, P.C., has graduated from the Leadership Columbia class of 2014-2015. Sponsored by the…

Collins & Lacy, P.C. Director of Marketing Graduates from Leadership Columbia

June 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Janie Langdale, Director of Marketing at Collins & Lacy, P.C., has graduated from the Leadership Columbia class of 2014-2015. Sponsored by the…

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County’s Arts Arising Program in Full Swing

June 20, 2015

CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is proud to host and produce the Arts Arising Summer Program on its campus again this year. This special…

North Augusta selects M.B. Kahn for more Water Treatment Plant improvements

June 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of North Augusta has partnered with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to perform the next set of improvements to their Water Treatment Plant. After…

Custom Home Builder Schumacher Homes Opens New Model Home and Design Studio in Charleston, SC

June 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Schumacher Homes, America’s Largest Custom Homebuilder based in Canton, OH is pleased to announce the opening of a new Model Home and Design Studio in the Charleston, SC homebuilding…

Clyburn Statement on Charleston Shooting

June 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement today about last night’s shooting at Emanuel AME Church: It is with great sadness that…

Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the Sale of 4,160 SF Office/Warehouse Space in North Charleston, SC

June 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch & Doug Hart represented the Seller, Four R’s Properties, LLC, in the sale of 4,160 SF Office/Warehouse building located at…

Allen University mourns the loss of two Alumni killed at the historic Mother Emanuel (A.M.E). church in Charleston

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Allen University has lost two Alumni during a senseless shooting at Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC last night. The youngest victim was Mr. Tywanza Sanders -2014 graduate…

DHEC Awards Clemson Downs Retirement Community Certificate of Need for New Skilled Nursing Unit

June 18, 2015

With certification granted, Clemson Downs begins opening new addition to residents.   GREENVILLE, SC – As the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has awarded Clemson Downs Retirement…

Statement of John Tecklenburg on the Horrific Shootings at Emanuel AME Church

June 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston mayoral candidate John Tecklenburg released the following statement on the horrific shootings at Emanuel AME church: Words cannot express the heartbreak that Sandy and I are…

NBSC Names Sease to Local Advisory Board

June 18, 2015

ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Steven A. Sease to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to have Steve join our board. As…

NBSC Names Mowlajko to Local Advisory Board

June 18, 2015

ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Patti Phillips Mowlajko to its Anderson Advisory Board. A native of Anderson, Mowlajko is owner and manager of…

NBSC Names Jewell to Local Advisory Board

June 18, 2015

ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Darryl Jewell to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to welcome Darryl to our board. His experience…

Lake Hartwell Named Among The 100 Best Bass Lakes In America By B.A.S.S.

June 18, 2015

First Time Distinction for Lake Hartwell   ANDERSON, SC – In the newly released July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine, B.A.S.S. named Lake Hartwell among the 100 Best Bass Lakes in…

Timmer Offered Job Following Completion of BMW Scholars Program

June 18, 2015

GREER, SC – Ryan Timmer, a 2015 Tri-County Technical College Mechatronics graduate, was among the BMW Scholars offered full-time employment following a graduation ceremony held June 11 at the company’s…

Statement from Mayor Knox White on Charleston Shooting

June 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Statement from Mayor Knox White: “My fellow City Council members, and the entire City of Greenville, join me in extending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the families…

Ten manufacturing associates earn national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills

June 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Ten area manufacturing associates have earned national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). In addition they earned a CNC Operator (metalworking skills) certificate through…

Summer Meals Program Provides Free Meals

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC ­— Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo will again serve free, nutritious meals on weekdays this summer. Students up to age 18 can enjoy a…

Enjoy CCPL programs in July

June 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Enjoy the wide variety of free classes, exhibits and events throughout July, and remember that Summer Reading programs for all ages last through August 10. Check out…

City of Columbia Recognized as 2015 Playful City USA Community

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is being honored with a 2015 Playful City USA designation for the second time by KaBOOM!. In partnership with the Humana Foundation, KaBOOM!…

North Augusta selects M.B. Kahn for more Water Treatment Plant improvements

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of North Augusta has partnered with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to perform the next set of improvements to their Water Treatment Plant. After…

Lexington One announces new administrators

June 18, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – At the June 16, 2015 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Brice L.S. Cockfield,…

Senator Tim Scott Statement on Charleston Tragedy

June 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Upon returning home to Charleston this morning, Senator Tim Scott released the following statement. “The horror that occurred at Mother Emanuel last night has truly devastated our…

City of Columbia Officials Issue Statements Regarding Charleston Shooting Incident

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is urging all citizens to be cautious and aware of their surroundings during the ongoing manhunt for the suspect in the Charleston shooting…

City of Columbia 2014 Water Quality Report

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia, SC has released the 2014 Water Quality Report. This Report is provided to all City of Columbia water customers to comply with the…

Brad Allen of The ART of Real Estate appointed to State Housing, Finance and Development Authority​

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley made a new appointment for Commissioner to the State Housing, Finance and Development Authority this week. Brad Allen, of The ART of Real Estate, will finish…