Superintendent Debbie Hamm to Attend National Meeting of Innovative School Leaders

April 16, 2015

Hamm will participate in the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools meeting in Vancouver, Wash.    COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Two Superintendent Debbie Hamm will join a select group of national…

New band director setting the tone, raising the bar at Dutch Fork High School

April 16, 2015

IRMO, SC – When it comes to top high school bands, Midlands schools have walked away with their share of state championships, regional awards and national recognitions. Paul Clayton is…

Charleston Southern professor Dr. Celeste McMaster recognized for Excellence in Teaching

April 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC –  Faculty from 20 private colleges were recognized this week at an awards dinner for their dedication to teaching by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Dr. Celeste…

Avison Young Lease Extension – 1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd.

April 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gregg Legerton represented the landlord, Tobias, LLC in the lease extension of a 5,411 SF office space…

VA Announces New Grants to Help End Veteran Homelessness

April 16, 2015

Initiative Targets 45,000 Homeless and At-Risk Veterans and Families in High-Need Communities   CHARLESTON, SC – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald announced March 31, the award of $2…

SOL Partners with Lowcountry Aquatic Project Swimming Organization

April 16, 2015

SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar will raise money for the learn-to-swim program through the end of May   MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – From Monday, April 20 through the end of May,…

Foster Grandparent Celebrates 21 years of Service to Richland One School

April 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One is fortunate to have many long-serving and dedicated volunteers including 91-year old Mary L. Wynn, a Foster Grandparent at Lewis Greenview Elementary School. Mrs. Wynn…

Hunger Crunch Wins Facebook’s Social Good App Of The Year Award

April 16, 2015

Fighting Hunger Globally With A Video Game   GREENVILLE, SC – Hunger Crunch (www.hungercrunch.com), a newly launched video game, has won Facebook’s Social Good App of The Year award which…

EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. establishing operations in Anderson County

April 16, 2015

Automotive supplier investing $11.1 million in Upstate plant ANDERSON, SC – EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc., a subsidiary of the Germany-based EuWe Group, is establishing manufacturing operations in Anderson County.…

Renewable Water Resources’ Operations Challenge Team Takes First Place during State Operations Competition

April 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Operations Challenge Team competed in the State Operations Challenge Competition at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) in March. The team finished first…

Lawmakers’ Hard Work Will Help Youthful Offenders Reach Their Full Potential

April 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) commends Sens. Marlon E. Kimpson, Tom Davis, Karl Allen, Paul Thurmond, and Tom Corbin for their hard work in advancing…

Speaker Lucas: House Paves the Way for Road Repair

April 16, 2015

Passes bill to fund and reform infrastructure   COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after the House passed H. 3579. This roads plan was…

Furman University Graduate Dr. Jerry Thomas Receives Honorary Doctor of Science Degree

April 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Jerry R. Thomas, a 1963 Furman University graduate who serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Education at the University of North Texas, has…

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Recognized as Green Globe Certified School

April 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School, which opened this past August, has been awarded a rating of three Green Globes through the Green Building Initiative’s internationally recognized…

Chuck Goessel Named Audit Manager at Graydon Thompson CPAs

April 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Charles A. “Chuck” Goessel has been named Manager on the expanding Audit and Assurance Team at Graydon Thompson LLC, an Upstate-based accounting firm designed to offer individuals…

Media Advisory: Biggest High School Football Showcase in S.C. History is Saturday

April 16, 2015

What: The 2015 EPT Football Skills Showcase is South Carolina’s premiere football recruiting event and the brainchild of quarterback guru Ramon Robinson. When: Saturday, April 18, 2015. Registration begins at…

Karen Kapustka Joins Allen Tate Company

April 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Karen Kapustka has joined the company’s Simpsonville office. Karen Kapustka joins Allen Tate Companies having already experienced life in the real estate…

Michelle Roberts Joins Allen Tate Company

April 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Michelle Roberts has joined the company’s Simpsonville office. Michelle Roberts has over ten years of business to business marketing and sales experience. She…

ReWa Operations Challenge Team Takes First Place during State Operations Competition

April 16, 2015

GREENVILE, SC — Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Operations Challenge Team competed in the State Operations Challenge Competition at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) in March. The team finished first…

City Council Recognized Top Recruiters for Lifesavers Blood Drive

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Last night, Columbia City Council recognized the top three City staff recruiters who served as team captains for their departments during the annual blood drive, the Columbia…

City Receives Additional Funding for Individual Development Account Program

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Assets for Independence Program, a division of the Federal Health and Human Services, announced a $75,000 grant that will be matched by the City with an…

14 Percent Container Volume Growth at SC Ports

April 15, 2015

SC Inland Port achieves record number of rail moves  . CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority sustained double-digit container volume gains in March, reporting 14.3 percent fiscal year to date…

Columbia Council Seeks Transparency In Transfer Funds

April 15, 2015

The Columbia Chamber Calls for Transparency in Aftermath of Water and Sewer Transfers  COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia water and sewer system is in desperate need of repair.…

Mayor Benjamin releases statement on former Mayor Coble’s hospitalization

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in response to former Mayor Bob Coble being transported to Providence Hospital after becoming ill at the South…

South Carolina REALTORS® Release March Market Numbers

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its March statewide housing market numbers revealing 2015 to be a healthy and energetic selling season. While all real estate is local, increases…

Family Nurse Practitioner With Doctors Care Receives Palmetto Gold Award

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Doctors Care announced that Lisa Duggan was named one of the state’s 100 best nurses by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation. Ms. Duggan is employed as a…

Sonoco Increases Common Stock Dividend by 9.4 Percent

April 15, 2015

Board Recognizes Company’s 90 Years of Consecutive Dividends With Largest Cash Increase HARTSVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of Sonoco  today declared a $.35 per share quarterly common stock dividend, a 9.4…

Collins & Lacy Welcomes Laura Robinson

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Laura Robinson has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Robinson is special counsel practicing in the area of workers’ compensation. Laura…

Introducing Children to STEM in Elementary School is the Key to 21st Century Success

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the better you can set them up for success later on…

Midlands’ Tight Industrial Market to Benefit from Manufacturing Growth

April 15, 2015

Colliers International, South Carolina Research & Forecast Report   Columbia  |  Industrial Q1 2015 Key Takeaways >        The Midlands industrial market continues to tighten and attract investments from new and existing companies. >       …

Council adopts Mayor Benjamin’s revenue plan

April 15, 2015

Proposal reduces water/sewer rate increase, secures public safety funding and cuts taxes   COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Council voted 5-2 to adopt Mayor Steve Benjamin’s comprehensive proposal to secure…

Senator Scott on Importance of Body Cameras

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement as the South Carolina Legislature begins consideration of S.47, a bill to require body-worn cameras for law enforcement: “I…

Speaker Lucas: House Passes Comprehensive Domestic Violence Legislation

April 15, 2015

Deters future crimes, promotes awareness, and transforms culture   COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after the House passed H. 3433, the Domestic…

S.C.’s Top Legal Group Backs Police Body Cam Bill

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ), the leading voice for plaintiff’s attorneys in the Palmetto State, on Wednesday formally endorsed a bipartisan bill in the State…

Sonoco Announces New Consumer Growth Projects

April 15, 2015

– New Flexible Packaging Laminator and Press to Expand Operations in Texas, Ohio – New Research and Development Facility Being Built on Hartsville, S.C. Campus HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global…

Staff, students roll up their sleeves for first annual Irmo Community Pride Day

April 15, 2015

IRMO, SC – Staff and students at Irmo High School showed their school spirit on April 11 as part of a Saturday beautification and community outreach project at the Lexington-Richland…

National Volunteer Week 2015 Red Cross Volunteers Key to Helping Central SC Community

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Over a 24-hour period in March, Red Cross volunteers rushed to seven locations in the Midlands and helped 23 residents who were victims of home fires or…

Committee Passes Graham-Authored Legislation on Iran Nuclear Agreement

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today praised the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for passing legislation he co-authored, S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (Corker-Menendez-Graham).  The legislation, which…

Furay recognized with Soaring Eagle Award

April 15, 2015

GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. Furay began his insurance career in 1997 with BlueCross BlueShield of…

Joyner Commercial Honored With 2014 Costar Power Broker Award

April 15, 2015

Local Firm Selected by Commercial Real Estate’s Largest Research Organization as One of the Top Leasing and Sales Firms in the Market GREENVILLE, SC –  Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division…

Southern Connector closed to traffic, open to cyclists for USA Cycling event

April 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Southern Connector will play host to its first USA Cycling Professional Team Time Trial National Championships on Sunday, April 19. The Connector will close to vehicle…

Introducing Children to STEM in Elementary School is the Key to 21st Century Success

April 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the better you can set them up for success later on…

Scott Harris Joins Queue Marketing and Advertising Agency

April 15, 2015

Harris to Focus on Business Development at Columbia, SC and Raleigh, NC-based Marketing and Advertising Agency COLUMBIA, SC – queue llc, a regional advertising/marketing communications firm with corporate offices in Columbia, SC…

Introducing Children to STEM in Elementary School is the Key to 21st Century Success

April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the better you can set them up for success later on…

Richland One Salutes District’s 4,500+ Volunteers

April 14, 2015

Age is just a number for 91-year-old Logan Elementary School volunteer Virginia Mathis. For more than 20 years, she has been helping Logan students become better readers and learners. The…

Engineers Dodd and Reid Join Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood Greenville Team

April 14, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC), is pleased to announce Murray Dodd, PE, as Department Manager of Water Resources and one of the newest members of the GMC…

Moeller receives S.C. Independent Colleges teaching award

April 14, 2015

Associate professor of biology honored at Columbia meeting   SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. John F. Moeller, associate professor of biology at Wofford College, is among 20 college professors from across the…

Wofford offers Chinese summer program for middle, high school students

April 14, 2015

College receives federal grant for third STARTALK program   SPARTANBURG, SC – The campus of Wofford College teems with music, art, food and sports during the summer, and if you listen…

Jeremiah Oswald Moves License to Carolina One

April 14, 2015

SUMMERVILLE, SC – Jeremiah Oswald has called the Charleston area home since moving to Summerville in 2003.  A Realtor® since 2008, Oswald recently moved his license to the Summerville Trolley…

REAL Trends Ranks Carolina One Highest in SC

April 14, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – REAL Trends, a real estate consulting and communications company based in Castle Rock, CO, is considered to be a leading source of real estate news, trends and…