Big changes coming to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) is alerting its members and the public of the new Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA) changes which…

Education Non-Profit Approved To Provide South Carolina Middle School Teaching Certification

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Education has authorized the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (The American Board) to provide additional teacher certification in middle level language arts, science…

Taskforce Recommends Transformation of Behavioral Health Systems in South Carolina

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Recommendations to transform and improve our state’s behavioral health systems have been issued by a statewide taskforce convened by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Office Lease

May 6, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, College Hunk Hauling Junk & Moving, in the lease of 1,400 square feet of office space at…

Lexington One student named 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholar

May 6, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One and River Bluff High congratulate Qiang Zhang for being named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. This prestigious award program is administered by the…

Nexsen Pruet Recognizes 18 Middle School Girls, Celebrates 10th Next Steps Class

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On April 24, Nexsen Pruet celebrated 18 Chapin Middle School girls for their completion of NP’s 10th Next Steps Class.  The students, who were chosen by their teachers…

CSA Attorney Jacob Born will Lead Charleston School of Law Alumni Chapter

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Chappell Smith & Arden PA announces that attorney Jacob Born was named president of the Charleston School of Law Alumni Association Columbia Area…

Julian Nexsen: 1924-2015

May 6, 2015

Julian J. Nexsen, who helped guide Nexsen Pruet from a four-attorney office to one of the region’s leading business law firms, died today in Columbia, S.C., after a long illness.…

Lancaster County Council of the Arts is accepting applications for Academic Scholarship

May 6, 2015

LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is accepting applications for the new $500 LCCA Academic Scholarship, which will be awarded to a high school senior residing…

Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation Announces Opening 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Grant Cycle

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2)…

Owner Forced to Sell Ground-Breaking Medical Company, Merriton Medical LLC

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The owner of Merriton Medical LLC, a ground-breaking medical company, is forced to sell due to unexpected terminal illness.  The company produces and sells a one-of-a-kind patented, medical product…

Manufacturing and Export Growth to Drive SC Industrial Market

May 6, 2015

Key Takeaways Capital investments continue to strengthen the South Carolina economy with investments from both national and international companies. Manufacturing employment is on the rise, but remains below pre-recession levels.…

Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions.  Participation is another way city residents can take part in their…

C. Dan Joyner, Realtors’ Teams Rank Among the Top in Nationwide Real Estate Network

May 6, 2015

Teams Honored at the Annual Real Estate Network Convention in Las Vegas GREENVILLE, SC – Four Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS’ teams were recognized with top honors for…

C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Offices Ranked at the Top Nationwide For 2014 Results

May 6, 2015

Company Ranks #24 in U.S., Commercial Division Ranks #3 and N. Pleasantburg Office Ranks #9. GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS achieved top rankings for 2014…

MEDcare Urgent Care Goes Back to School

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – MEDcare Urgent Care, a physician-directed and privately-owned healthcare provider in South Carolina, hosted financial speaker and former international corporate tax manager for The Seagram Company, Ltd., Joseph…

Society of Thoracic Surgeons awards Providence Hospitals its top rating

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Hospitals for the 17th time in a row. This continues…

Susan G. Baker to Keynote Columbia College Commencement

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College is proud to announce philanthropist and author Susan G. Baker as the 2015 undergraduate commencement speaker. Baker is co-founder and past chairman of the National…

Your estate plan: What’s the role of your Will?

May 6, 2015

By Bethany M. Griffith Abacus Planning Group   Planning for your own death may feel like an uncomfortable topic, but understanding how your assets will transfer is key to ensuring…

SC BlueCross Recognizes Nursing Staff For Leading The Way To Better Health

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employs nearly 600 nurses within its group of companies who work every day to support members in reaching their health goals, managing…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $120,000 in grants

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded five grants totaling $120,000 to the following organizations committed in their programming to the issues of Poverty in…

Do You Need Job Descriptions?

May 6, 2015

Matt R. Vaadi, PHR President, Executive Resource Group   If you have ever asked this question, you are not alone. This question comes up frequently with small to mid-sized businesses.…

Society of Thoracic Surgeons awards Providence Hospitals its top rating

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Hospitals for the 17th time in a row. This continues…

Taskforce Recommends Transformation of Behavioral Health Systems in South Carolina

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Recommendations to transform and improve our state’s behavioral health systems have been issued by a statewide taskforce convened by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public…

South Carolina Special Olympics Medical Team Keeps Watchful Eye Over Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers And Spectators

May 5, 2015

ANDERSON, SC – On Friday, May 1, more than 1200 special athletes, 800+ volunteers, hundreds of Soldiers and multitudes of spectators all gathered on the grounds of Fort Jackson. What…

First Citizens Announces New Regional Leadership Roles

May 5, 2015

RALEIGH, NC – First Citizens Bank announced today new regional leadership positions for four of its top executives. “These veteran bankers bring many years of exemplary service and experience to their new roles…

Turner Padget Shareholder Relocates Back to Columbia

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that shareholder Mark B. Goddard will return to the firm’s Columbia office from Myrtle Beach, where he has practiced since…

Wallick Investments welcomes Marc L. Murray, principal and senior portfolio manager

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Marc L. Murray has joined our team as principal and senior portfolio manager. Marc Murray…

Speakers to Highlight the Impact of Broadband Internet at CONNECTIONS 2015 Event

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents can learn about improving everything from health to wealth later this month when national and local technology experts convene in Columbia to discuss the implications…

LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Charleston Office

May 5, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P congratulates Al Abate, AIA, CDT, LEED AP BD+C and Dylan Towe, AIA, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB on their new positions as Senior Associates in the…

LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Columbia office

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – LS3P congratulates Julia Kuhn, Assoc. IIDA and Rohit Patel, LEED AP BD + C on their new positions as Associates in the Columbia, SC office. These recognitions honor…

Wells Fargo announces winners of Succeeding Together contest

May 5, 2015

Four winners, including a student from Spartanburg, will attend the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship SPARTANBURG, SC – Wells Fargo announced the winners of Succeeding TogetherSM, an essay contest that celebrates the…

First Reliance Announces Strong 1st Quarter Results

May 5, 2015

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc.  announced that it had net income of $513,427, for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.  This compares to a net income of $346,357, for the…

SCANA Corporation Holds 2015 Annual Meeting, Declares Regular Dividend on Common Stock For Second Quarter 2015

May 5, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that the Company’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held in Columbia, South Carolina, with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Kevin…

2014 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award Call for Nominations

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment. Nominations will be accepted through…

MeetingPoint aims to take Year of Altruism to the next level

May 5, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – How does one take a successful program that engaged many across the region on creating a “beloved community” to the next level? One word: MeetingPoint. MeetingPoint is…

Leapfrog Group awards Providence Hospitals an A safety rating

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how…

Leapfrog Group awards Providence Hospitals an A safety rating

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how…

Wallick Investments welcomes Marc L. Murray, principal and senior portfolio manager

May 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Marc L. Murray has joined our team as principal and senior portfolio manager. Marc Murray…

LS3P Recognizes Outstanding Team Members in the Firm’s Greenville Office

May 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – LS3P congratulates Todd Reichard, AIA, LEED AP and Steve Wilson on their new positions as Senior Associates in the firm’s Greenville office.  The firm is also pleased…

MBA student wins top prize for his startup company pitch at DIG South

May 4, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — For the second year in a row, a student in Clemson’s MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation program has taken first place in the business-plan pitch competition at…

Competition Heats Up for the 4th Annual YEScarolina Regional Business Plan Competition presented by Motley Rice, LLC

May 4, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Over thirty high school students will go head to head at the May 7th Motley Rice Regional Business Plan Competition for the ultimate prize of $1,000 and the…

Engineering alumnus establishes endowed professorship

May 4, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — Professional engineer Richard Cottingham and his wife, Nancy, of Seneca have pledged $500,000 to establish the J. Richard (’66) and Nancy W. Cottingham Distinguished Professor of Civil…

Turning Leaf Project, Changing lives, Restoring Hope

May 4, 2015

Grand Opening of The Turning Leaf Project Reentry Center   When             10:00am – 10:30am, Monday, May 11, 2015 Where            2718 Azalea Drive, North Charleston                         The Center is adjacent to…

Robots to join artists in downtown Greenville

May 4, 2015

Clemson University plans activities, partnership announcement for Artisphere GREENVILLE, SC – The arts festival that begins its 11th year this weekend has always filled downtown Greenville with the work of…

Graduating cadets in Zucker Family School of Education help lead S.C. organization to national recognition

May 4, 2015

First of its kind club formed by Cadets supporting students with learning disabilities   CHARLESTON, SC – A group of cadets who are in the Zucker Family School of Education…

Berkeley County Schools’ superintendent search update

May 4, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School Board has re-opened its superintendent search. The Board will continue to utilize BWP & Associates, the search firm with which the Board has…

May events at Wofford College

May 4, 2015

Concerts, end-of-year activities highlight month   SPARTANBURG, SC – A variety of concerts and end-of-the-academic-year activities highlight the May calendar at Wofford College. These events are open to the public and…

District Five teacher earns national award for “Best Lesson Plan”

May 4, 2015

IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five elementary school teacher has earned a national award for a lesson plan using real-world issues to spark students’ interest in geography. Lake…

Columbia Entry Selected as Finalist in National InnovateHER Competition

May 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Small Business Association (SBA) announced that Columbia’s InnovateHER submission has been selected as a finalist for its national competition. The company, GaBBY Bows, will be presenting…