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…

Avison Young Retail Lease – 297 East Bay Street

April 14, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre Stephens represented the tenant, CWG of Charleston, Inc. in the leasing of a retail space located…

Arnold Companies Announces the Re-Development of 700 Gervais Street

April 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Arnold Companies announce the new re-development plans for 700 & 800 Gervais Streets in Columbia, South Carolina. Currently home to Tsunami, Rocket Man Piano Bar, Wet Willies…

Avison Young Industrial Lease Extension – 7350 Peppermill Parkway

April 14, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Jack W. and Shirley R. Hunter Jr. Trustee in the lease…

USC Housing Project in Downtown Columbia with JEDA Bonds

April 14, 2015

Creates 75 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County The University of South Carolina Development Foundation is using $88.1 million and $4.6 million in tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds, respectively,…

SC Bar to Host Free Healthcare Decisions Clinic in Columbia

April 14, 2015

Attorneys available to assist with advance care planning documents   COLUMBIA, SC – In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), the SC Bar Pro Bono Program and Elder Law…

Mayor Steve Benjamin Announced SWELP Fundraising Campaign

April 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Steve Benjamin announced the Summer Work Experience Leadership Program (SWELP) fundraising campaign today at City Hall. “We’re looking to increase SWELP jobs from 250 to 1000…

USO South Carolina Recognizes its 125 Volunteers during National Volunteer Week and Gives Community a Chance to Help Make a Difference

April 14, 2015

Volunteers make it possible for USO South Carolina to serve more than 100,000 troops and families each year   COLUMBIA, SC – As people across the country take this week to…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Harbor Freight Lease

April 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent lease transaction of 22,000 square feet in Wateree Plaza located at…

See Lancaster S.C. Receives 2015 National Main Street Accreditation

April 14, 2015

LANCASTER, SC – See Lancaster S.C. has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®,…

SCE&G provides generous support to Meals on Wheels program

April 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – April 13, 2015 – Senior Resources received a $10,000 grant from SCE&G to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will provide more than 1,400 meals…

NAI Avant Facilitates Panera Bread Lease at 933 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC

April 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers recently represented Southern Bread, LLC, in the leasing of ±5,095 square feet at 933 Gervais Street in Columbia,…

Boeing announces grant for Allen University

April 14, 2015

$250,000 investment will help restore historic Chappelle Auditorium   COLUMBIA, S.C., April 14, 2015 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today a $250,000 grant for Allen University to support the restoration…

Mechanical Engineer Joins GMK’s Architecture and Engineering Division

April 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  GMK Associates, Inc., announced the hiring of Brian L. McDaniel, EIT, as a mechanical engineer in the firm’s Architecture and Engineering Division. In this role, Mr. McDaniel…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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.…

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.…

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…