SMC Dedicates The Write Place in Ellis Hall

April 14, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – The Dr. Edgar H. Ellis, Jr. Hall, situated on the campus of Spartanburg Methodist College, was “the right place” to be at 11 am on Friday, April…

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William C. Cantey, Jr., CCIM, CRE, Honored With Endowed Scholarship Through CCIM Foundation

April 13, 2015

Scholarship Endowed for Service, Dedication to Commercial Real Estate Industry COLUMBIA, SC – William C. (Bill) Cantey, Jr., CCIM, CRE, of Columbia, South Carolina, was recently honored with an endowed scholarship through…

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Quackenbush Architects + Planners Wins AIA SC Award

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Quackenbush Architects + Planners earned an Adaptive Reuse/Renovation Merit Award for the repurposing of a mid-twentieth century retail building into a contemporary office space for locally-owned financial…

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Lewis-Goetz Acquires Action Industrial Group

April 13, 2015

Deal Enhances Production Capabilities, Expands Market Share in Southeast GREENVILLE, SC – Lewis-Goetz announced it has acquired Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specializing in fasteners, gaskets, hose products…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Takes a New Spin on Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2015

April 13, 2015

A “Big” Focus on Bigs and Littles COLUMBIA, SC – Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia’s signature fundraiser, Bowl For Kids’ Sake.…

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Motor Supply Chef Wes Fulmer Selected as Featured South Carolina Chef at Media Preview Event in New York City

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Executive Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., was honored to be selected to represent our state at the South Carolina Department of…

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A3 Communications Remains Top Ten Fastest Growing Systems Integrator

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A3 Communications, Inc., an information technology and security firm, was recently recognized as one of America’s top 10 fastest growing systems integrators for the third consecutive year. Awarded…

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FMCSA Orders Shutdown of South Carolina Trucking Company

April 13, 2015

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Darlington, South Carolina-based trucking companyCarnell Pompey, which is doing business as Mortise Trucking Company, USDOT No.…

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Calling all nonprofits: A chance for free marketing help from CreateAthon@USC

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Here’s a rare opportunity to get top talent working on the communications strategies that nonprofits need to tell their story and further their mission — pro bono.…

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Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull

April 13, 2015

Saturday, April 18th Event will help raise funds for the Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic at Palmetto Richland Children’s Hospital COLUMBIA, SC – Curing Kids Cancer and the Columbia Fire Department…

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Gov. Haley Proclaims April 16 Healthcare Decisions Day

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), April 16, the SC Bar is leading a local initiative to increase awareness and understanding of advance care planning…

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Awesome IT-oLogy Summer Camps!

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Join us at IT-oLogy for the coolest summer camps! From 3D Printing to Robotics, IT-oLogy’s summer camp offerings are a must for middle and high school students interested…

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District Five announces 2015 musical production of Grease, School Version

April 13, 2015

IRMO, SC – Grease is the word for high school students performing in this year’s Lexington-Richland School District Five musical. Performances for the district’s school version of Grease will be…

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Wm. J.B. Dorn VA Medical Center Celebrates Volunteers April 16

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – April 12 through 18 is National Volunteer Week and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will use the opportunity to thank more than 76,000 citizen volunteers who…

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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors® Announces Top Producers For March

April 13, 2015

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

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City Announces New Chair of Minority Business Advisory Council

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia announces Greg Davis as the chair of the Mayor’s Minority Business Council (MBAC). The MBAC assists the Mayor in coordinating the City’s efforts…

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District Five principal earns Converse College Young Alumna Award

April 13, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five administrator has received this year’s Converse College Young Alumna Award. Chapin Elementary School Principal Lauren Prochak will receive the award during a…

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District Five student named National Achievement Scholarship Winner

April 13, 2015

IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been named a winner of a prestigious national scholarship for scholastically talented African-American students. Irmo High School senior Alexandria Waddell…

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Richland County Community Development Debuts New Affordable Housing Duplex

April 13, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The highlight of a series of events organized by Richland County Community Development this week was the celebration of a new affordable housing duplex that two local…

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Tige Watts Ends Campaign for Columbia City Council, Endorses Howard Duvall in Election for At-Large Seat

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Neighborhood leader Tige Watts announced today he will not file to run for Columbia City Council and will instead support Howard Duvall, who recently declared his candidacy…

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Moore Offers Sports Physicals To Student Athletes

April 13, 2015

About 1,000 students participated in 2014 COLUMBIA – Area student athletes will be able to get physicals thanks to Moore Center for Orthopedics’ annual Physical Day Saturday, April 18. The…

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GreenWood, Inc. Commemorates 25 Years in the Industrial Marketplace

April 13, 2015

Greenville, SC – GreenWood, Inc., is marking its 25th year in business of delivering integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions to manufacturers. The company serves customers throughout the Southeast and…

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Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and Commercial Division partners with Habitat Greenville

April 13, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and Commercial Division is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County as the 30th Anniversary Tool Sponsor. The GGAR and…

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Chapin High School Celebrates New ‘Space and Place’ to Showcase Student Learning

April 13, 2015

  Chapin High School  holds ribbon-cutting ceremony CHAPIN, SC – It was a time for celebration at Chapin High School on April 10 as staff, students, school leaders and community…

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Rhonda Smith Joins MGC’s Columbia Office

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Rhonda Smith to the firm’s Columbia office. Smith’s practice focuses on…

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President and CEO of Ranger Aerospace to Lead SC Aerospace Group

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Steve Townes has been named chairman of SCAerospace, a private-sector leadership group organized by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness and the South Carolina Department of Commerce. …

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New Art Exhibition Opens this Saturday, April 18; Planetarium Live Sky Tour Offered Every Tuesday in April

April 13, 2015

New Art Exhibition Opens this Saturday, April 18 The South Carolina State Museum will open its next major art exhibition, Carolina Makers, this Saturday, April 18.  The exhibition, presented by…

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Five Local Tech Startups Debut Their Innovations

April 13, 2015

firedUP Startup Accelerator Presents Demo Day COLUMBIA, SC – firedUP Startup Accelerator hosts Demo Day featuring its’ Spring 2015 class of startups on April 16th in collaboration with ConvergeSE at Edventure…

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Motor Supply Chef Wes Fulmer Selected as Featured South Carolina Chef at Media Preview Event in New York City

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Executive Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., was honored to be selected to represent our state at the South Carolina Department of…

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Tige Watts Ends Campaign for Columbia City Council, Endorses Howard Duvall in Election for At-Large Seat

April 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Neighborhood leader Tige Watts announced today he will not file to run for Columbia City Council and will instead support Howard Duvall, who recently declared his candidacy…

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Bikeville Classic Seeks Volunteers Event Weekend

April 12, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Bikeville Classic is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the cycling event weekend scheduled for Saturday, April 18 in Greenville’s West End and Sunday, April 19 on…

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Furman University To Hold Panel Discussion On “Athletics And Desegregation” April 15

April 12, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University will sponsor a panel discussion, “Athletics and Desegregation,” Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall as part of the university’s yearlong commemoration…

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Riley Institute Adds Mark Quinn as Senior Associate, Promotes Jacki Martin to Director, Institute Operations

April 12, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC  — The Riley Institute at Furman has recruited Mark Quinn, Director of Public and Member Relations at the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, as Senior Associate at the…

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Colliers International associates recognized as 2014 CoStar Power Brokers

April 10, 2015

Recognition of fifteen associates confirms Colliers dominance in the South Carolina commercial real estate market. CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announced that 15 of its South Carolina associates have been…

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District Five names Support Employee of the Year finalists

April 10, 2015

IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced the three finalists for its 2015-2016 Support Employee of the Year award. Finalists include: Donna Corley, a registrar at Lake Murray Elementary…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Costar Power Brokers Awards

April 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced three of the company’s agents have been selected by CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), commercial real estate’s leading independent research firm, to receive a…

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BHS Dr. Arthur Turfa to Release Book of Poetry

April 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Arthur Turfa’s first book of poetry, Places and Times, has been released by eLectio Publishing from Little Spring, Texas. The book reflects on places, people, and…

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Verizon Wireless Empowers Parents; Protects Young Mobile Users

April 10, 2015

As summer approaches, technology designed to keep children safe gives parents peace of mind. GREENVILLE, SC — As parents plan summertime schedules, Verizon Wireless remains committed to providing solutions that extend…

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17th Season of Five After Five To Bring Big Changes

April 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Five Points Association is welcoming the return of spring with the announcement of the 17th Annual Five After Five, a free and family friendly outdoor concert series…

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Allen Tate REALTORS Announces Top Agents for March 2015

April 10, 2015

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

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Richland Two Names The 2015-2016 Honor Roll Teachers Of The Year

April 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Five Richland Two teachers have been selected as the 2015–2016 District Honor Roll Teachers of the Year: Megan Allen, Sandlapper Elementary; Nellie Jones, Summit Parkway Middle; Jarrette…

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The Protocol School of Washington® Announces Staff Additions and Promotion

April 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country—announces several staff additions and promotions in its corporate offices in…

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AVANTech Opens 120,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Center in Columbia

April 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – AVANTech, a radioactive and industrial water treatment solutions provider that is one of South Carolina’s fastest growing companies, today opened a new 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility…

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AVANTech Opens 120,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Center in Columbia

April 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – AVANTech, a radioactive and industrial water treatment solutions provider that is one of South Carolina’s fastest growing companies, today opened a new 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility…

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The Protocol School of Washington® Announces Staff Additions and Promotion

April 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country—announces several staff additions and promotions in its corporate offices in…

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FLW College Fishing National Championship Heading To Lake Murray

April 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – College teams from across the country will be heading to Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina, April 16 – 18 for the 2015 FLW College Fishing National Championship…

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U.S. Forest Service Renews 20,123 SF Lease for 10 Years

April 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Forest Service has renewed their lease for ten years at 4931 Broad River Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The agency occupies 20,123 square feet of…

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Williams Mullen Expands to South Carolina with Additions to Respected Environmental Team

April 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Williams Mullen announced it has expanded to South Carolina with the addition of four respected environmental attorneys from the McNair law firm in Columbia, South Carolina. With this…

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18 Nuclear Systems Technology Students Earn Industry’s Highest Standards

April 8, 2015

“This is a pipeline that will continue to need to be replenished.” Kevin Marsh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SCANA Corporation COLUMBIA, SC – Eighteen Midlands Technical College (MTC) Nuclear Systems…

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SCDOT Employees to Pick Up Litter Statewide Week of April 20 in Support of Governor Haley’s Litter Prevention Month Proclamation

April 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In support of Governor Nikki Haley’s designation of April as litter prevention month, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to deploy its Maintenance crews in…

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