Enjoy M&G’s A Taste of Russia and Other Holiday Events

December 3, 2012

GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – Thisholiday season, the Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green offers thevery best in family Christmas events! Come join the museum incelebrating the season…

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SHE – A Lifestyle and Shopping Experience Coming to Columbia, Greenville and Charleston

December 3, 2012

GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – SHE is a celebration of everything woman . . . three days of fashion,beauty, cooking, entertaining, crafts and healthy living.  It’s achance to…

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South Carolina Specialty Foods Now Offered Exclusively In One-Stop Online Shop

December 3, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Just in time for the holidays, shoppers looking for unique South Carolina food products can now easily find them online in a one-stop…

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SC Christmas Tree Growers Association Delivers Trees to the Governor’s Mansion and Military Families

December 3, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 –  The Governor’s Mansion and five South Carolina military families are getting ready for Christmas thanks to the help of a member of the…

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All About Beer Magazine Announces Changes to the 2013 World Beer Festival

November 30, 2012

Tickets Now on Sale and Volunteers Needed COLUMBIA, SC – November 30, 2012 – All About Beer Magazine announced details regarding enhancements to the Columbia 2013 World Beer Festival (WBF) to…

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City Roots is in the Running for Two National Contests

November 28, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – City Roots, an urban farm located in downtown Columbia, has been selected as one of 10 national finalists in Green America’s People &…

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Park Pointe Village Refinances With $25.8 Million JEDA Bond Issue

November 28, 2012

Creates 18 new jobs and retains 80 existing jobs ROCK HILL, SC – November 28, 2012 – Park Pointe Village has used $25.8 million in tax-exempt economic development revenue bonds…

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Shop one of the three State Farmers Markets this Weekend for the Perfect Christmas Tree

November 28, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – Get in the holiday spirit this weekend by visiting one of the three State Farmers Markets to shop for your family’s Christmas tree. …

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City Roots is in the Running for Two National Contests

November 28, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – City Roots, an urban farm locatedin downtown Columbia, has been selected as one of 10 national finalistsin Green America’s People & Planet Award…

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Southeast Frozen Foods expanding operations in Calhoun County

November 28, 2012

$4.5 million investment expected to create 10 new jobs  CALHOUN COUNTY, SC – November 28, 2012 – Southeast Frozen Foods, a food products distributor and cold storageservice provider, today announced…

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Sonoco Recycling and Richland County Accepting Additional Materials

November 28, 2012

HARTSVILLE, SC – November 28, 2012 – Sonoco Recycling, LLC, aunit of Sonoco (NYSE: SON), has invested $4 million in its Columbia,S.C., materials recovery facility (MRF), allowing the facility to…

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Leadership Lexington/Lexington Interfaith Community Services Event

November 28, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – November 28, 2012 – Leadership Lexington County Class of 2012 announces the kick-off of a fall food drive supporting Lexington Interfaith Community Services and invites the community…

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Shop one of the three State Farmers Markets this Weekend for the Perfect Christmas Tree

November 28, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – Get in the holiday spirit thisweekend by visiting one of the three State Farmers Markets to shop foryour family’s Christmas tree.  Each market…

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Greater Lexington Chamber schedules Open House

November 27, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – November 27, 201 2- The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will have an Open House Sunday, Dec. 2, at its new building at 311 West Main…

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SC State Housing Launches New Tax Credit Program

November 27, 2012


Significant savings benefits for qualified homebuyers COLUMBIA, SC – November 27, 2012 – South Carolina homebuyers now have a powerful new tool to make their mortgages more affordable and save thousands…

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SC State Housing Launches New Tax Credit Program

November 27, 2012


Significant savings benefits for qualified homebuyers COLUMBIA,SC – November 27, 2012 – South Carolina homebuyers now have a powerfulnew tool to make their mortgages more affordable and save thousands ofdollars each…

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Last Chance to Vote for 2012 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Nominee Lorri Unumb

November 26, 2012

Deadline to vote is Nov. 29; Winner to be announced at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony on Nov. 30 DARLINGTON,SC – November 26, 2012 – Hurry! Only a few days…

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Last Chance to Vote for 2012 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Nominee Lorri Unumb

November 26, 2012

Deadline to vote is Nov. 29; Winner to be announced at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony on Nov. 30 DARLINGTON,SC – November 26, 2012 – Hurry! Only a few days…

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Blood Drive To Help Hurricane Sandy Victims

November 26, 2012

Open to Public, Bloodmobile at Motley Rice LLC on Tuesday, Nov. 27 MT. PLEASANT, SC  – November 26, 2012 – The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Motley…

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Governor Nikki Haley Announces Bamberg County Day

November 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 21, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley and The Original Six Foundation announced Bamberg County Day scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 10…

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Merritt and Williamson Join Midlands Authority as New 
Marketing & Communications Associates

November 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 21, 2012 – The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism (MACST), the governing arm over the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia Regional Sports Council and…

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2012 TWIN Award Winners Announced

November 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 21, 2012  – The Palmetto Center for Women (PCW) celebrated the 33rd annual TWIN Awards on Friday, November 9, 2012. PCW recognized 40 nominees for their…

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Midlands Authority Receives a Number of Recognitions in 2012

November 20, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 20, 2012 – Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism (MACST), the governing arm over Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC), Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau…

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TD Saturday Market Selected as Top 20 Event in Southeast 


November 19, 2012

GREENVILLE, SC  – November 19, 2012 – The TD Saturday Market, sponsored by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s (STS) Top…

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Leadership Columbia Class of 2012 Recognized by Free Medical Clinic With Outstanding Organization Legacy Award

November 19, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 19, 2012 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Leadership Columbia Class of 2012 was recognized by The Free Medical…

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Paula Deen Supporting Bi-Lo’s Annual Holiday Hunger Relief Program

November 19, 2012

BI-LO initiative to help local food banks feed Columbia-area families COLUMBIA, SC – November 19, 2012 – Author, entrepreneur and restaurateur, Paula Deen, a longtime advocate for hunger relief, is teaming…

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Paula Deen Supporting Bi-Lo’s Annual Holiday Hunger Relief Program

November 19, 2012

BI-LO initiative to help local food banks feed Columbia-area families COLUMBIA,SC – November 19, 2012 – Author, entrepreneur and restaurateur, PaulaDeen, a longtime advocate for hunger relief, is teaming up with…

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Shealy Joins Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina

November 16, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 16, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce Langley Damon Shealy as its communications manager. In this position, she…

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Nominations Open for SBA’s 2013 Small Business Awards

November 14, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2012 – The Small BusinessAdministration’s South Carolina District Office is now acceptingnominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awards include: Small Business Person of…

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Third year in a row: Clemson-Carolina rivalry game to be Santee Cooper Green-Powered

November 14, 2012

MONCKS CORNER, SC – November 14, 2012 – Whether they chantC-L-E-M-S-O-N or GAME-COCK, fans at this year’s Clemson-Carolina rivalrygame will be able to chant one cheer together: G-R-E-E-N. That’sbecause for…

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Third year in a row: Clemson-Carolina rivalry game to be Santee Cooper Green-Powered

November 14, 2012

MONCKS CORNER, SC – November 14, 2012 – Whether they chant C-L-E-M-S-O-N or GAME-COCK, fans at this year’s Clemson-Carolina rivalry game will be able to chant one cheer together: G-R-E-E-N.…

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Nominations Open for SBA’s 2013 Small Business Awards

November 14, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2012 – The Small BusinessAdministration’s South Carolina District Office is now acceptingnominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awards include: Small Business Person of…

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Announcement of Leadership Lexington County 2012 Class Project

November 12, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – November 12, 2012 – Leadership Lexington County Class of 2012 announces the kick-off of a fall food drive supporting Lexington Interfaith Community Services and invites the community…

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Columbia Road Gets a “Facelift” Thanks to Local Businesses

November 7, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Lexington County businesses removed more than 30 bags of trash from a stretch of Fernandina Road in Columbia, SC this fall. The group…

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Former NFL Star Corey Jackson will be interviewed by Jeffrey Lampkin on WACH FOX

November 7, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Statistics have shown that life after the NFL , players have struggled with their transition to the real world. Corey Jackson graced the…

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Greater Chapin Chamber presents Annual Awards at Magic of Chapin Gala

November 5, 2012

Scott Hanners, Chapin We Care and Harvey Coleman honored CHAPIN, SC – November 5, 2012 – Members of the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce celebrated another successful year of promoting…

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Carolina and Clemson Hold 28th Annual Blood Drive

October 31, 2012

COLUMBIA SC – October 31, 2012 – The 28th Annual Carolina/Clemson Blood Drive will be held Monday through Friday, Nov. 12-16, on both school campuses. All University of South Carolina…

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Whitaker Funeral Home Honored for Excellence and Leadership

October 30, 2012

NEWBERRY, SC – October 30, 2012 – Whitaker Funeral Home was recently honored by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) with the 2012 Pursuit of Excellence Award. Only 164 firms…

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Local Midlands Cook set to appear on the Jeffrey Lampkin Show on WACH FOX 57

October 26, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2012 – Celebrity Food & Cake Decorator, Aleathea Williams is set to appear on the Jeffrey Lampkin Show on October 28, 2012 at 8:30am on…

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From Walmart To The NFL: Corey Jackson Inspires Through Speaking

October 26, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC- October 26, 2012 – Former NFL player, Corey Jackson, inspires people in the masses through his speaking all around the country. He went from working at Wal-Mart to…

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Horry County Broke Ground On New Boat Landing On The Waterway

October 25, 2012

CONWAY, SC – Horry County hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the newUS Hwy. 17 and SC 22 boat landing. The new boat landing will be locatedon the Intracoastal Waterway, immediately…

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26th Annual Chili Cook Off in Five Points

October 24, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2012 – On Saturday, November 3, 2012, the Five Points Association (FPA) will be hosting the 26th Annual Chili Cook Off in Five Points. Patrons…

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Riverbanks to Celebrate Lights Before Christmas Silver Anniversary

October 24, 2012

Zoo to Celebrate Milestone 25th Anniversary of Lights Before ChristmasCOLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2012 – It’s as much of a holiday custom as mistletoe, egg nog and Santa Claus.…

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Executive Director of Transitions speaks to Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo

October 24, 2012

IRMO, SC – October 24, 2012 – The guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo meeting for the October 24, 2012 was retired Colonel Craig J. Currey, Chief…

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Chapin Chamber hosts The Magic of Chapin Annual Gala

October 22, 2012

Music, Dancing, Awards and Silent Auction on Tap for November 2 at River Center CHAPIN, SC – The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 21st Annual Auction and…

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HillSouth Founder and CEO, Robby Hill, Recognized in a White House Ceremony Honoring Young Entrepreneurs

October 22, 2012

HillSouth is among the prestigious 2012 Empact100, a list of the United States’ “Top 100 Companies Started by Young Entrepreneurs” FLORENCE, SC – October 22, 2012 – HillSouth IT Solutions,…

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New Lexington Chamber building nears completion

October 17, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will officially open the doors of its new Main Street office Oct. 22. Staffers will begin…

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Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $250,000 in grants

October 17, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Midlands Housing Trust Fund, aninitiative of United Way of the Midlands, has received over $250,000 ingrants from Richland County, the City of…

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Avtec Moves Forward with Building 46,000 Square Foot Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Lexington County

October 17, 2012

Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for Monday, October 22 LEXINGTON, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Central SC Alliance announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, October 22 from 9 a.m.…

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Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $250,000 in grants

October 17, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Midlands Housing Trust Fund, an initiative of United Way of the Midlands, has received over $250,000 in grants from Richland County, the…

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