GE Manager Bernie Anger Addresses Tri-County’s Largest Graduating Class

May 20, 2015

ANDERSON, SC – Dramatic and accelerated changes in the digital world will be exciting and terrifying and will change how we interact, Bernie Anger, general manager of GE Intelligent Platforms, a…

Nearly 130,000 Pounds of Materials Collected at Richland Recycles Day

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents helped keep nearly 130,000 pounds of household waste out of landfills and dump sites by participating in Richland Recycles Day, making the annual event a…

NAI Earle Furman Closes Sale of 92-Unit Springbrook Apartments

May 20, 2015

ANDERSON, SC – Tony Bonitati, Kay Hill and Bern DuPree of NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division represented the seller, Upstate Property Rentals, LLC in the sale of Springbrook Apartments, a…

Federal Trade Commission, All 50 States and D.C. Charge Four Sham Cancer Charities With Bilking More Than $187 Million from Consumers In Nationwide Scam

May 20, 2015

Agencies allege defendants falsely claimed donations would help pay for pain medication, hospice care and other services, but spent donations on cars, vacations, sports tickets and professional fundraisers instead.  …

Low-Price Grocery Leader ALDI Brings New Jobs to Sumter

May 20, 2015

Local Hiring Event on June 3 Open to the Public COLUMBIA, SC – Known for offering wages and benefits that are higher than the national average for the retail industry, ALDI,…

Final Spring Pre-K Registration Session for 2015-2016 School Year

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The final spring registration session for Richland One’s 2015-2016 pre-kindergarten programs for four-year-olds will be held May 21 at 6 p.m. in the Lower Richland High School…

Pulse Young Professionals Announce May Leadership Luncheon Speakers

May 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Pulse Young Professionals group announce the speakers for their upcoming Leadership Luncheon May 27th at the Hilton Greenville. The following four exceptional speakers will…

City Council approves CPD Community Advisory Board

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council took another important step in what has become a series of bold public safety reforms designed to promote transparency and…

City of Seneca Announces New Tenant in the Seneca Commerce Center

May 20, 2015

SENECA, SC – BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in powertrain technology, has agreed to lease approximately 100,000 square feet within the former Propex facility, now known as the Seneca Commerce Center,…

GSHRM Offers “Economic Development Hardball for the Heavy Hitters”

May 20, 2015

Tuesday, June 2 ~ GREENVILLE, SC – Interested in hearing about economic development from those on the front lines? Wondering how economic development impacts human resource issues? The Greenville Society…

Junior League of Greenville Announces recipients of 2015 membership awards

May 20, 2015

Three Junior League of Greenville members receive highest honors for demonstrating extraordinary service to the Junior League of Greenville and to the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of…

Bank of America Awards $10,000 Grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to Fund Training for Advanced Manufacturing

May 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to provide for advanced manufacturing training specific to the plastics sector.…

Wagner Wealth’s Herman joins Chamber Small Business Council

May 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has joined the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council. Herman has more than 25 years of experience…

Cresswind at The Ponds Opens Eight Model Homes

May 20, 2015

SUMMERVILLE, SC – At the age of 55 plus, many seek new adventures and freedom to live life on one’s own terms. In some cases, this can mean a new…

Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors Earns Two Historic Preservation Awards

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned two design awards for historic preservation projects. The Adluh Flour…

Turner Padget Earns National Recognition for Three Practices

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, CHARLESTON & MYRTLE BEACH, SC– Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announced that the firm has earned national recognition in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA, a highly-regarded legal…

Turner Padget Earns National Recognition for Three Practices

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, CHARLESTON & MYRTLE BEACH, SC– Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announced that the firm has earned national recognition in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA, a highly-regarded legal…

ERA Wilder Realty Welcomes New Broker in Lexington

May 20, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – ERA Wilder Realty welcomes Sally Rymer Hoard as the new broker in charge at their Lexington office. In her new leadership role, Hoard will be providing knowledge…

Electric Guard Dog Announces New National Accounts Director

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Electric Guard Dog, the #1 Theft Deterrent Service, announced today that the company has promoted Regional Sales Executive Jason Reed to National Accounts Director, effective immediately. He will…

ScanSource Conferences Make $1.6M Impact on Local Economy

May 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., the leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products headquartered in Greenville, S.C., is hosting its second Partner Conference of the year in Greenville this…

YMCA of Columbia Featured in Afterschool Allianc­e’s “Kids on the Move: Afterschool Programs Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity” Report

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC-  The Afterschool Alliance recently featured the YMCA of Columbia’s afterschool program in its America After 3PM special report, “Kids on the Move: Afterschool Programs Promoting Healthy Eating and…

South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Announces Debt Offering

May 20, 2015

CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), announced today that it sold, in a negotiated offering, $500 million principal amount of its…

Wallick Investments Fidelis Scores 5-star Morningstar RatingTM

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments, LLC announced Morningstar® has awarded Wallick Investments Fidelis Composite Separate Account a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year and overall performance among Large-cap core/blend managers for first…

Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors Earns Two Historic Preservation Awards

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned two design awards for historic preservation projects. The Adluh Flour…

Three Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that three attorneys from the firm’s Columbia office…

Turner Padget Earns National Recognition for Three Practices

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, CHARLESTON & MYRTLE BEACH, SC– Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announced that the firm has earned national recognition in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA, a highly-regarded legal…

Wallick Investments Fidelis Scores 5-star Morningstar RatingTM

May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments, LLC announced Morningstar® has awarded Wallick Investments Fidelis Composite Separate Account a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year and overall performance among Large-cap core/blend managers for first…

Obituary: Denise Claude Le Goff

May 19, 2015

Dr. Claude Le Goff Former USC French Professor Instructor in MIBS Program COLUMBIA – Denise Claude Le Goff, 86, died May 3, 2015, in Columbia after a long illness. A…

Berkeley County Schools’ PRIDE Celebration and Rookie Teacher of the Year

May 19, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District hosted its annual Program for Inducting Developing Educators (PRIDE) Celebration yesterday evening at Westview Middle School. The District celebrated all first-year teachers,…

Berkeley Middle College students complete programs at Trident Tech

May 19, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Eighteen students from Berkeley Middle College completed associate degree and certificate programs at Trident Technical College a full month before graduating from high school.   Below are…

Three Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA

May 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that three attorneys from the firm’s Columbia office…

Smashburger Sizzles into Lexington on June 2; Grand Opening Day to Feature Free Burger Giveaway

May 19, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Smashburger restaurant opens in Lexington on Tuesday, June 2 with a free burger giveaway during the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing…

Shops and Galleries Open Late for May Vista Nights

May 19, 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, announces…

Five Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA

May 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that five attorneys…

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Top Producers For April

May 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announced the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for April. These are the agents and teams…

GreenWood, Inc. Earns BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for Fifth Consecutive Year

May 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, has been presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services. Reserved only for companies…

MeetingPoint and Atlantic Institute to Host National Jewish Heritage Month Event

May 19, 2015

Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. GREENVILLE, SC – MeetingPoint along with the Atlantic Institute are joining together for a special discussion during National Jewish Heritage Month. Dr. Fred Leffert,…

Cayce Makes Improvements to Fire Hydrants

May 19, 2015

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Department of Utilities are improving fire hydrants throughout the city. All new fire hydrants in the future…

The Columbia Museum of Art Brings Together 55 Warhols in Summer 2015

May 19, 2015

Museum Announces Gift of 10 Warhols to Its Collection On View June 12 through September 13, 2015   COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art announces its exciting summer…

In South Carolina Walmart Provides $31.9 Million to Charitable Organizations During Last Fiscal Year

May 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced that over the last fiscal year they gave more than $1.47 billion in cash and in-kind contributions to support extensive social…

Shops and Galleries Open Late for May Vista Nights

May 19, 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, announces…

Smashburger Sizzles into Lexington on June 2; Grand Opening Day to Feature Free Burger Giveaway

May 19, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Smashburger restaurant opens in Lexington on Tuesday, June 2 with a free burger giveaway during the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing…

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Adopt a Highway

May 19, 2015

IRMO, SC – On Saturday, May 16th Rotarians participated in our regular road cleanup. The Rotarians in attendance were Jack Terrell, Roz Browning, Martha Beahm, Jeff Baldwin, Larry Wedekind and…

Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Tenant in Leasing 1,500 SF of Office Space in North Charleston

May 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch, represented the Tenant, Wright Construction Services, Inc., in the lease of 1,500 SF Office Space located at 2235 Technical Parkway, Suite E,…

Lower Richland Welcomes New Community Space at Pinewood Lake Park

May 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Residents in Lower Richland celebrated the grand opening of a scenic new community park along the banks of Pinewood Lake — a facility that offers space for picnics,…

Colleen Perry Keith, Ph.D. honored by Wofford College with Mary Mildred Sullivan Award

May 18, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College President Colleen Perry Keith, Ph.D., was honored during the 161st Commencement Exercises of Wofford College with the prestigious Mary Mildred Sullivan Award on Sunday,…

Lee & Associates Charleston represents Tenant in lease of 1,404 SF medical office space

May 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the Tenant, Tri-County Speech & Language Services, in the lease of a 1,404 SF medical office space located…

TD Bank branches to begin accepting Lexington County tax payments

May 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Paying Lexington County property taxes just got much easier.  . Beginning June 1, Lexington County TD Bank branches will begin accepting tax payments, county Treasurer Jim Eckstrom…

Tecklenburg Joins Mayors in Calling for DHEC Review of Seismic Testing

May 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – In the wake of last week’s formal request by Mayor Joe Riley of Charleston, Mayor Billy Keyserling of Beaufort, Mayor Tim Goodwin of Folly Beach and others…

Magnolia Gardens names new events team

May 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has filled two key positions on the staff that coordinates corporate and social events and weddings. Leanza Kauffman, a former sales and catering…