Heady Promoted to Branch Manager

May 27, 2015

TAYLORS, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Sara Beth Heady has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Wade Hampton office located at 2800 Wade Hampton…

Queen Promoted to Branch Manager

May 27, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Mechelle Denise Queen has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Spartanburg Main office located at 150 East Henry…

SC High School Entrepreneurs Rival to Win Cash and Chance to Compete in New York City

May 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Eighteen high-school students from around South Carolina will go head to head June 17th for the 4th annual YEScarolina State Business Plan Competition presented by the Mark…

Book by Furman University Professor Receives Top Award

May 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – A recently published book by Furman University sociology professor Kenneth H. Kolb has received a major award from the American Sociological Association. “Moral Wages: The Emotional Dilemmas…

Furman University Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Grant to Study in China

May 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Tami Blumenfield, an assistant professor of Asian Studies at Furman University, has been selected for a Fulbright Scholar Grant to conduct research in China during the 2015-16…

Columbia Museum of Art Celebrates Educators at Its Annual Membership Meeting with Mac Arthur Goodwin and Docent of the Year Awards

May 27, 2015

New Board Members elected for 2015-2016 Year COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, May 21, 2015, the Columbia Museum of Art highlighted its commitment to education and learning by presenting two awards…

Blackbaud, Inc. to Present at the Evercore ISI Industry Cloud Symposium Investor Conference

May 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities, today announced that President and CEO, Mike Gianoni,…

NAI Avant Initiates Call For Offers Process For Port Royal Property

May 27, 2015

Deadline Approaching For Port Royal Request for Offers BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – NAI Avant is placing the South Carolina State Ports Authority Port Royal property on a Request For Offers…

Columbia natives earn multiple awards from the University of South Carolina School of Law

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Rising third-year law students R.I. Smith and Rosanne Riley Glenn Sullivan, and 2015 graduate Mark D. Chappell Jr. of Columbia, S.C., recently were recognized with awards for…

NAI Avant Brokers Sale of ±10.77 Acres on Garners Ferry Roads, Columbia, SC

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Tom Milliken and Tombo Milliken, both brokers with NAI Avant’s brokerage team, recently represented the seller in the sale ±10.77 acres on Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, SC.…

2015 Tour of Homes will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Largest Open House of New Homes for Sale is the 2015 TOUR OF HOMES this June 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. on…

SC Bar and US Bankruptcy Court to offer free bankruptcy advice

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC -The SC Bar Pro Bono Program and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will co-sponsor a number of one-on-one counsel and advice sessions in…

Richland Two Announces Personnel Changes

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Today Dr. Debbie Hamm, superintendent of Richland School District Two, announced James Ann Lynch Sheley as the new chief planning and initiatives officer, Sean Bishton as the…

Motor Supply Co. Bistro Announces Local Farms Honored at Harvest Week, June 16-21, 2015

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Executive Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro, one of the Midlands’ foremost Slow Food restaurants, announces 12 featured farms – and menu teasers – for…

Irmo student earns scholarship to New Hampshire boarding school

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Austin and Lane Meyer South Carolina Regional Scholarship announced that an Irmo Middle School student was selected to receive a scholarship to a prestigious New England boarding…

Allison Sullivan Selected New Chair Of Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Allison P. Sullivan, partner with Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado, was recently named chair of the 2015–2016 Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board. Sullivan is a graduate…

Joseph Guido Appointed to City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals- Form Based Codes

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Joseph Guido, AIA, has been appointed to serve the City of Columbia as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals – Form Based Codes (BOZA-FBC). Joe’s…

Collins & Lacy Welcomes Kerri Rupert

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Kerri Rupert has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate practicing in the areas of retail and hospitality law…

John Dixon & Associates Multi-Seller Auctions Continue to Draw Bidders

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Approximately 210 bidders turned out for a series of John Dixon & Associates auctions May 19-21, snapping up dozens of properties for a total of $2.86 million. The company…

Gov. Nikki Haley Calls On General Assembly To Spend $400 Million Budget Surplus Wisely

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today called on members of the General Assembly to spend the expected budget surplus – of $400 million – on tax relief, paying down debt…

Barnes Alford Attorney Graduates from South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy

May 27, 2015

Matthew G. Gerrald Graduates from 2015 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy   COLUMBIA, SC – Barnes Alford is pleased to announce that Matthew G. Gerrald has graduated from the 2015 South…

Richland One’s Class of 2015 Sets New District Scholarship Record

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – For the second year in a row, Richland One seniors have set a new district record in scholarship totals. To date, the Class of 2015 has received…

Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo sends Irmo High School students on Honor Flight

May 27, 2015

IRMO, SC – Four students from Irmo High School had an opportunity to participate in a recent Honor Flight with World War II veterans, thanks to a generous sponsorship by…

South Carolina Business Recognized in Google’s National Economic Impact Report

May 27, 2015

Beija-Flor Jeans Serves as Example of a Business Succeeding with the Help of the Internet   COLUMBIA, SC – Google released its annual Economic Impact Report, a study highlighting the economic…

The Sinus Center of South Carolina Announces Grand Opening

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Board certified otolaryngologists, Dr. Benjamin D. Paysinger, Jr., Dr. Tab E. Thompson, and Dr. Anna Lee Bouknight announced today the opening of The Sinus Center of South Carolina. …

SCDOT Repairing I-26 at Crash Scene in Richland County

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has crews making repairs to the section of I-26 in Richland County that was severely damaged by a multi-vehicle crash,…

Lexington Medical Center Marks First Anniversary of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

May 27, 2015

Hospital Has the Most Experience Performing TAVR in the Midlands   WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Reaching a significant milestone in comprehensive cardiovascular care for the people of our community, Lexington Medical…

Savvy Musician in ACTION announces finalists of the national Chamber Music Competition

May 27, 2015

The free Chamber Music Showcase Concert takes place at Tapp’s Art Center during Columbia’s First Thursday event in June   COLUMBIA, SC – Some of the country’s most innovative chamber…

$529 College Savings Grants Awarded to SC Babies Born on May 29th in Celebration of National 529

May 27, 2015

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced third annual PalmettoBaby Grant Program at MUSC   COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. announced the third annual PalmettoBaby grant program on May 27th…

First Community Bank Celebrates New Office in Blythewood

May 27, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Blythewood banking office on Thursday evening, May 21st with members of the local community, the Blythewood Chamber…

Allison Sullivan Selected New Chair Of Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Allison P. Sullivan, partner with Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado, was recently named chair of the 2015–2016 Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board. Sullivan is a graduate…

First Community Bank Celebrates New Office in Blythewood

May 27, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Blythewood banking office on Thursday evening, May 21st with members of the local community, the Blythewood Chamber…

Joseph Guido Appointed to City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals- Form Based Codes

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Joseph Guido, AIA, has been appointed to serve the City of Columbia as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals – Form Based Codes (BOZA-FBC). Joe’s…

Motor Supply Co. Bistro Announces Local Farms Honored at Harvest Week, June 16-21, 2015

May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Executive Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro, one of the Midlands’ foremost Slow Food restaurants, announces 12 featured farms – and menu teasers – for…

SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management

May 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…

Jamon Meredith hosting Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy

May 26, 2015

What: The Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy is geared toward offensive lineman who are playing football as high school freshman to rising seniors. Coaches will start with the basics and…

1×1 Design Welcomes Alison Martin and Seth Barnett as Summer Interns

May 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – 1×1 Design announced that Alison Martin and Seth Barnett have joined 1×1 Design as summer interns.     Alison has re-joined the team after completing her first…

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Ranked No. 1 in Columbia by Real Trends 2015 Market Leaders

May 25, 2015

Company Ranks No. 1 in Both Closed Units and Sales Volume in Columbia   COLUMBIA, SC – According to the newly released Real Trends 2015 Market Leaders report, Coldwell Banker United,…

Darlington Raceway Founder Harold Brasington Was a True Pioneer for NASCAR

May 25, 2015

Landmark Award recipient will be honored for his contributions to the sport during the 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremonies   DARLINGTON, SC – Harold Brasington, the man who built…

Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands

May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo today presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo…

Spamalot returns Thursday through Saturday

May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Town Theatre brings the Midlands three more performances of Monty Python’s Spamalot May 28-30. Join King Arthur and his sidekick Patsy as they recruit a few good…

Doctors Wellness Center Opens New State-of-the-Art Wellness Facility in Forest Acres

May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Doctors Wellness Center and Progressive Physical Therapy announce the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art wellness and rehabilitation facility at 2005 N. Beltline Blvd. in Columbia. A ribbon-cutting ceremony…

Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers

May 25, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate REALTORS®, announced Top Agents for April 2015. In the Greenville Office, Joyce Barber was Top Listing Agent and…

FordHarrison Welcomes Canada, Singapore and Switzerland Firms to Ius Laboris

May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ius Laboris, the largest alliance of Human Resources law firms in the world, has announced four new member firms Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP of Canada, Rajah &…

Nissan of Greer takes part in historic Upstate celebration

May 25, 2015

GREER, SC – The City of Greenville unveiled the Upstate’s first Level III electric car charger Friday morning, and Nissan of Greer was there. The charger was installed at the…

Columbia Professional Baseball Announces Affiliation with New York Mets

May 25, 2015

New team will join the South Atlantic League for 2016 season   COLUMBIA, SC — Hardball Capital, the New York Mets and the City of Columbia announced that Columbia’s new Minor…

Columbia Animal Services Celebrates National Pet Month

May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City’s Columbia Animal Shelter is celebrating National Pet Month by offering adoption specials and hosting events throughout May. Through May 31: Adoptions will cost $50. All…

SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2015

May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities, and re-conductor work along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks:   Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…

Senators Scott and Manchin Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus

May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) launched the Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus in an effort to raise awareness and show that the United States Senate is serious…

First Choice Pest Control Welcomes Ben Soles

May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – First Choice Pest Control is a locally owned and operated Pest Control company, specializing in residential and commercial pest control services and has just welcomed Ben Soles to join their team.…