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…

Leadership South Carolina elects new trustees

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s most recognized leadership development program, announced newly elected board members who begin their terms July 1. New Leadership SC board members elected…

Trespasser Responsibility Act Passed in South Carolina

June 18, 2015

Bill H.3266 Protects SC Landowners   COLUMBIA, SC­­­­­­ – On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, SC lawmakers passed House Bill H.3266, the Trespasser Responsibility Act bill, by a 41-1 vote in…

Speaker Lucas Statement on Senator Clementa Pinckney

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – SC House Speaker Jay Lucas issued the following statement regarding the death of Senator Clementa Pinckney. “As a loving father, husband and dedicated public servant, Clementa Pinckney was…

SafeStop App Adds Charter Schools in Charleston, SC

June 18, 2015

App Will Feature Both Student and Vehicle Tracking That Allows Parents to Know Where the Bus and Child are While on Route   CHARLESTON, SC – This fall, the James Island…

City Budget Breakdown

June 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – This past Tuesday night, June 16, Columbia City Council approved a FY 15/16 budget worth  $130,727,558, an increase of 2.6%, or $3,263,468 over the previous year. The…

Dr. Karen Woodward announces her retirement

June 18, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees announces that Superintendent Karen C. Woodward, Ed.D., plans to retire. Board Chair Debra L. Knight reflected, “We have…

Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley

June 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement: “Michael, Rena, Nalin and I are praying for the victims and families touched by tonight’s senseless tragedy at Emanuel AME Church.…

Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley

June 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement: “Michael, Rena, Nalin and I are praying for the victims and families touched by tonight’s senseless tragedy at Emanuel AME Church.…

Graham Statement on Charleston Shooting

June 18, 2015

CHARLETSON, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the horrific shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston. “Our prayers are with…

Graham Statement on Charleston Shooting

June 18, 2015

CHARLETSON, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the horrific shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston. “Our prayers are with…

Sylvan Learning Welcomes New Center Director

June 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Alison Hague joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Upstate as Center Director of Enrollment, with a special focus on business development and marketing. Hague is responsible for…

The Woodlands at Furman presents community health fair

June 17, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Aging well is a result of good health and wellness practices throughout life, but finding the right resources to practice good health can be challenging. The Woodlands…

Students get hands-on lessons at Center for Advanced Technical Studies summer camps

June 17, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – Cassidy Gaillard never imagined she’d be doing “this” during her summer vacation. “This was fun. I like dissecting, looking through the parts of the heart …the bone,…

Attorneys Complete Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative: Nexsen Pruet Congratulates Hollingsworth & Moore

June 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet lawyers Jennifer Hollingsworth and Mark Moore recently completed participation in the 8th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). In…

Nexsen Pruet up Nine Spots on Largest Law Firms List

June 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet has climbed nine spots on The National Law Journal list of the 350 largest law firms in the nation – coming in at #215. The…

Harvest Hope Food Bank Receives $25K Walmart Grant To Aid Senior Hunger Relief Programs

June 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to help expand their senior hunger relief mission in the Pee…

Tally Parham Casey Chosen for the Liberty Fellowship

June 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Wyche attorney Tally Parham Casey has been selected to participate in the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2017. The Liberty Fellowship is a leadership initiative founded by Anna…

Rhythmlink Combats Blood Shortages With Successful Drive

June 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, June 16, dedicated donors attended Rhythmlink International’s 6th Annual Blood Drive and donated enough blood to save nearly 60 lives. Rhythmlink International hosts the blood…

SC Ports Projects 7% Container Growth, $165.5 Million in Capital Expenditures

June 17, 2015

Port of Charleston, Inland Port handle unprecedented volumes in May . . CHARLESTON, SC – Following a record-setting month of container volumes achieved in May, the SC Ports Authority Board of…

SC Ports Projects 7% Container Growth, $165.5 Million in Capital Expenditures

June 17, 2015

Port of Charleston, Inland Port handle unprecedented volumes in May . . CHARLESTON, SC – Following a record-setting month of container volumes achieved in May, the SC Ports Authority Board of…

Lexington Medical Center Welcomes C. Philip Toussaint, MD, FAANS

June 17, 2015

Neurosurgeon Will Practice at New Lexington Brain and Spine Institute   WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center welcomeS C. Philip Toussaint, MD, FAANS to the hospital’s network of care. Dr.…

Ductz of Greater Columbia, an affiliate of Carolina Conditions, named as among the Four Best in US

June 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – HomeAdvisor announced that 4 pros in their DUCTZ network have received the “Best of HomeAdvisor Award” for 2015!   Ductz of Greater Columbia, an affiliate of Carolina Conditions,…

Federal Transit Administration Region Applauds The COMET

June 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Midlands transit system, The COMET, is winning accolades for improvements in its service since implementation of the penny sales tax passed in 2012. On May 14, The…

GKN Aerospace Opening New Orangeburg County Facility To Produce Boeing Inlet Lip Skins

June 17, 2015

Company Investing More Than $20 Million In New Midlands Operation   COLUMBIA, SC – GKN Aerospace announces that it will open a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce  inlet lip…

Attorneys Complete Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative

June 17, 2015

Nexsen Pruet Congratulates Hollingsworth & Moore   COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet lawyers Jennifer Hollingsworth and Mark Moore recently completed participation in the 8th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute…

House Still Committed to Fixing Roads

June 17, 2015

Amends Sine Die Resolution to address infrastructure reform   COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House amended its sine die resolution to…

Glowout Celebrates Grand Opening in the Vista

June 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Glowout, a one-stop beauty shop, will celebrate its grand opening in the Vista with a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2 p.m. Media representatives…

S.C. Military Base Task Force Reports on 2015 Legislative Session

June 17, 2015

Seven bills benefiting military personnel and their families passed into law   COLUMBIA, SC – The leadership of the South Carolina Military Base Task Force is lauding the passage of…

Attorneys Complete Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative: Nexsen Pruet Congratulates Hollingsworth & Moore

June 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet lawyers Jennifer Hollingsworth and Mark Moore recently completed participation in the 8th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). In…