Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) has been accredited by CARF International for a period of three years for its Community Housing, Community Integration, and Supported Living…

1×1 Design Celebrates Four Years

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On June 1, 2015, 1×1 Design marks the fourth anniversary as a company.  Since the formation of the company, 1×1 Design has grown a portfolio of in-progress projects…

House Ways and Means Passes Supplemental Budget

June 1, 2015

Budget Committee Funds Infrastructure, Reduces Debt   COLUMBIA, SC – The House Ways and Means Committee adopted H. 4230, a supplemental appropriations bill, by a vote of 23-0.  The bill was introduced…

State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know

June 1, 2015

By Ashley Hunter    Criminal Domestic Violence Bill The House and Senate amended and approved S. 3, the Criminal Domestic Violence bill and sent the bill to Governor Haley last…

Campaign to Clean Up Broad River Corridor Goes Beyond Litter Control

June 1, 2015

By Latoisha Green   When it comes to litter, one person’s trash is everybody’s problem. From cigarette butts to a soda cans, trash along our streets and sidewalks is not…

Phillips Staffing Adds Lori Morgan as Sales Account Executive

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA-AIKEN, SC – Surging demand for top talent and human capital solutions by manufacturing and logistics organizations across the Southeast has led Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and…

Phillips Staffing Adds Lori Morgan as Sales Account Executive

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA-AIKEN, SC – Surging demand for top talent and human capital solutions by manufacturing and logistics organizations across the Southeast has led Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Partnership

June 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced the partnership of Charleston-based SC Launch Program Client, Job Market Maker, and Resource Partner Network member, Silicon Harbor Communications. “We are pleased to…

Annual Holiday Market in Lancaster, S.C. Selected as a Top 20 Event in the Southeast

June 1, 2015

LANCASTER, SC – The Artisans of the Olde English District and Downtown Holiday Market has been selected as one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for the month of…

1×1 Design Celebrates 4 Years

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On June 1, 2015, 1×1 Design marks the fourth anniversary as a company.  Since the formation of the company, 1×1 Design has grown a portfolio of in-progress…

Richland County Month in Review: May

June 1, 2015

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in May: Richland County Emergency Services publicly debuted its new state-of-the-art weather system, RC WINDS (Weather Information Network Data System). RC WINDS…

Liquid Catering announces 2015 summer interns

June 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering, the Upstate’s only event bartending service, has brought in two interns for the summer. Sydney Reinhardt is a University of Wisconsin student graduating in December…

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

June 1, 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 Harvest…

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

June 1, 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 Harvest…

Engenius completes Artisphere web project

June 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – People who searched for one of the nation’s top arts festivals this year can thank Engenius for the wonderful experience. This Greenville-based web design and marketing firm…

Riggs Partners Accepting Applications from Upstate Nonprofits for Annual Pro Bono Marathon

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Riggs Partners will hold their annual CreateAthon event for South Carolina-based nonprofits on October 22-23, 2015. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals and students in…

Riggs Partners Accepting Applications from Upstate Nonprofits for Annual Pro Bono Marathon

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Riggs Partners will hold their annual CreateAthon event for South Carolina-based nonprofits on October 22-23, 2015. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals and students in…

Upstate doctor published in Journal of Neurological Sciences

June 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Journal of Neurological Sciences recently published an article that urges physicians to rethink the early diagnosis for multiple sclerosis (MS), written by Dr. Jagannadha R. Avasarala…

Small Businesses Can Learn about Opportunities to Work on Richland County Projects

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Local small business owners are encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting that will detail the processes for eligibility to work on a variety of  Richland County projects.…

SC Chamber of Commerce Calls on Legislature to Use Additional Revenue for Infrastructure

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – With the recognition of an additional $400 million in revenue to the state’s coffers, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the unified voice of business, is calling…

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

June 1, 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 Harvest…

Phillips Staffing Adds Lori Morgan as Sales Account Executive

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA-AIKEN, SC – Surging demand for top talent and human capital solutions by manufacturing and logistics organizations across the Southeast has led Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and…

Riggs Partners Accepting Applications from Upstate Nonprofits for Annual Pro Bono Marathon

June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Riggs Partners will hold their annual CreateAthon event for South Carolina-based nonprofits on October 22-23, 2015. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals and students in…

Emily Gifford of Richardson Plowden Certified as a Circuit Court Mediator

May 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorney Emily R. Gifford has been certified as a circuit court mediator by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitrator…

The Therapy Place Announces 2015-2016 Board of Directors

May 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  The Therapy Place, a nonprofit organization that provides creative, skilled, evidence-based therapies to children with disabilities, has elected new officers and members to serve on its Board of…

Emily Gifford of Richardson Plowden Certified as a Circuit Court Mediator

May 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorney Emily R. Gifford has been certified as a circuit court mediator by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitrator…

The Therapy Place Announces 2015-2016 Board of Directors

May 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  The Therapy Place, a nonprofit organization that provides creative, skilled, evidence-based therapies to children with disabilities, has elected new officers and members to serve on its Board of…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2015

May 28, 2015

Employment Continues to Soar – Exceeds 2.1 Million People for the First Time The number of employed South Carolinians broke a major barrier for the first time in April exceeding…

Rosen Hagood Attorney Receives 2015 Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award

May 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood shareholder Alice Paylor received the Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council at the Annual Alumni Dinner…

Rosen Hagood Attorney, Elizabeth Palmer, Named Young Lawyer of the Year

May 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood announced that Elizabeth “Beth” Palmer is one of two lawyers that has been named Young Lawyer of the Year by the South Carolina Bar. The…

Physicians Choice Laboratory Services (PCLS) partners with TRICARE South, Humana

May 27, 2015

PCLS is pleased to announce that its esoteric laboratory testing performed at the company’s CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory will now be available to more than  3 million TRICARE South beneficiaries including…

Lamkin Joins FINTRUST Investment Advisors

May 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust announces that Sarah Lamkin has joined the FinTrust team. Lamkin is a graduate of Georgia College and State University with a B.A. in Mass Communications. She…

Clemson Impacts magazine earns notable document award

May 27, 2015

CLEMSON, SC – A Clemson Public Service and Agriculture magazine that enhances economic development in agribusiness, South Carolina’s largest industry, won a Notable State Document award from the South Carolina…

AAF of the Midlands Announces WelVista as the ‘15-‘16 Public Service Recipient

May 27, 2015

Local Advertising Organization will Support Welvista in Bringing Hope and Wellness to the Uninsured of the Midlands.   .  COLUMBIA, SC –   The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has…

Officials Break Ground on Vet Tech Expanded Housing/Learning Facility

May 27, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College officials broke ground May 21 on a new $1.5 million veterinary technology expanded housing and learning facility that officials say will help the College…

Coldwell Banker Caine Honored with Multiple National Coldwell Banker Awards

May 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine was named the No. 1 Coldwell Banker Company in South Carolina, and its Greenville office was named No. 1 Coldwell Banker Office in South Carolina…

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…