Richland County Council is engaging citizens in shaping local government policies

March 29, 2015

Board and Commission Vacancies COLUMBIA, SC — Richland County Council provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourages its members to participate in discussions that affect and shape…

Richland County Stormwater Management Seeking Volunteers to Help Mark Drains

March 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – If the Richland County Stormwater Management Division can relay just one important message to residents, it’s this: only rain should go down a storm drain. In its…

AAF of the Midlands Announces Call for Public Service Applications

March 29, 2015

Local Advertising Organization Seeks Nonprofit Client for 2015-2016 Public Service Campaign  . COLUMBIA, SC – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced they are accepting applications from…

SWEAT by JSF To offer a Workout and a Meal in SWEAT Express Classes

March 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – SWEAT by JSF is making the lunch break fun again with SWEAT Express, the cycling class that offers the chance to get an empowering workout during your lunch…

Three New Agents Join the North Pleasantburg Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

March 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of three new Sales Associates to its North Pleasantburg office. Brenna Bracall, Michael Mumma and Lindsey Granville join the…

Carolina Prep hosts annual art show fundraiser

March 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School hosted its annual student art show on Thursday, March 26 2015. The art show is an annual Carolina Prep fundraiser. Each year, the…

Study shows S.C. homeless used $1 billion in health care over three years

March 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A new study released by the South Carolina Coalition for the Homeless (SCCH) and United Way of the Midlands reveals that people who are homeless in South Carolina…

Congaree Land Trust Selected by Whole Foods Market as Recipient of 5% Day

March 29, 2015

 5% Day on Tuesday, April 7th COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) invites community members to show their support for land conservation by visiting the Crosshill Whole Foods Market in…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2015

March 27, 2015

Employment Climb Continues; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady COLUMBIA, SC – The number of South Carolinians working continues to march upward, reaching another historic high in February. The estimated number of employed…

IT Firm EDTS Adds Chris Talley as Network Engineer

March 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Veteran information technology engineer Chris Talley has rejoined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…

IT Firm EDTS Adds Chris Talley as Network Engineer

March 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Veteran information technology engineer Chris Talley has rejoined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…

IT Firm EDTS Adds Chris Talley as Network Engineer

March 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Veteran information technology engineer Chris Talley has rejoined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…

Engenius intern program draws students into digital world

March 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Web marketing firm Engenius welcomes Rachel Robinson and Reagan Thompson as spring semester interns. Robinson, originally from Spartanburg, is a junior Marketing major at Anderson University. Thompson,…

Patrick Square Named Community of the Year

March 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – JMC Communities received three Southern Home and Garden Bridge Awards by the Greenville Home Builders Association. JMC Communities received the award for Community of the Year for…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000 to State General Fund

March 26, 2015

Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ belief in efficiency and saving taxpayers’ money has converged into a strategic partnership with Wells Fargo & Company. This partnership has helped the State Treasurer’s Office (STO)…

Cyberwoven Welcomes Six to Team

March 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Cyberwoven is pleased to announce its team is growing, welcoming six new members in 2015: Jean Cecil Frick, Ben Kiehl, Kylee Perez, Anne Postic, Lauren Tatalias, and…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Awarded Leasing and Management of Hampton Square

March 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the company has been awarded the leasing and property management assignments of Hampton…

Columbia Electrical Engineering Firm’s Reputation Grows

March 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – GWA, Inc. was presented two awards at the ACEC-SC annual Engineering Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Columbia Museum of Art on February 5. The Data Center…

2015 Midlands Heart Walk Raises $450,000 for the American Heart Association

March 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association’s Midlands Heart Walk raised $450,000 on March 21 to build healthier lives free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. More than 5,000 walkers took steps…

Midlands Technical College Names Local Judge as its 2015 Distinguished Alumni

March 26, 2015

Honorable Tomothy C. Edmond and college donors recognized  at MTC Celebration of Philanthropy   COLUMBIA, SC – The Honorable Judge Tomothy C. Edmond, Class of 2004, became the Midlands Technical…

District Five names new chief human resources officer

March 26, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Dr. Allison Jacques as its next chief human resources officer. Jacques is currently serving as an assistant dean for the University…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000

March 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ belief in efficiency and saving taxpayers’ money has converged into a strategic partnership with Wells Fargo & Company. This partnership has helped the State…

6-Star PSN Top Guns rating again for Wallick Investments, LLC

March 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Wallick Investments Core Growth Separate Account achieved prestigious 6-Star status from PSN Top Guns in the All Cap Core Equity Universe. This award is given to the top…

6-Star PSN Top Guns rating again for Wallick Investments, LLC

March 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Wallick Investments Core Growth Separate Account achieved prestigious 6-Star status from PSN Top Guns in the All Cap Core Equity Universe. This award is given to the top…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000

March 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ belief in efficiency and saving taxpayers’ money has converged into a strategic partnership with Wells Fargo & Company. This partnership has helped the State…

PHS’s Freeman announces retirement

March 25, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that Ben Freeman, athletic director and head football and strength coach for Pelion High, plans to retire effective…

Elliott Davis Decosimo Recognized #1 for Growth by Accounting Today

March 25, 2015

Firm Ranks among the Top 30 Accounting Firms   GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo was recognized as the firm with the highest level of annual revenue growth for 2014…

McMillan Pazdan Smith Hires Joe Alcock as Firm’s Atlanta Office Director

March 25, 2015

ATLANTA, GA – McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is pleased to announce the hiring of Joe Alcock as the firm’s new Atlanta Office Director. As a leading member of Atlanta’s architectural…

Avison Young Office/Warehouse Lease – 4214 Domino Avenue, Unit D

March 25, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Courtney Marous represented Dorchester Bay Properties, LLC and The Charleston Bay Co, Inc. in the leasing…

Santee Cooper kicks off spring Mini-Bond sale

March 25, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper begins its spring 2015 Mini-Bond sale April 1, offering investors the opportunity to purchase municipal bonds throughout April for as little as $200. Santee…

District Five announces Teacher of the Year finalists

March 25, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Christopher Craft, a technology teacher at CrossRoads Middle School;…

Robert Randolph & the Family Band to Headline Tenth Annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival

March 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Greater Rosewood Merchants Association (GRMA) announced that the American funk and soul band Robert Randolph & the Family Band will headline the 2015 Rosewood Crawfish Festival.…

Wells Fargo Names Kathy Heffley Regional President for South Carolina

March 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named Kathy Heffley the regional president for Community Banking in South Carolina. Heffley will report to Community Banking Lead Regional President for…

Cason Development Group Formed

March 25, 2015

Commercial Real Estate Development Firm Focusing on Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia-based commercial real estate professional Frank Cason has launched Cason Development Group, focusing on small to midsize development projects in South…

Reality Check Symposium To Explore Southern City of the Future

March 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – How can artists and other members of the creative community help our region grow by choice and not by chance and shape the Southern city of the…

SC Film Officially Selected By North Carolina Film Festival

March 25, 2015

Colors: Bangin in South Carolina has been officially selected to screen at the North Carolina Black Film Festival. COLUMBIA, SC – COLORS: Bangin’ in South Carolina has officially begun it’s film…

Clyburn Statement On 5th Anniversary Of The Affordable Care Act

March 25, 2015

WASHINGTON – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn delivered the following statement today on the Capitol steps about the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act:   “Speaking…

Colliers International brokers 3 industrial property sales totaling $10.4 million

March 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Sam Myers represented the buyer, Reger Holdings LLC., in the sale of three properties totaling $10.4 million: 805…

Columbia, South Carolina native serves aboard USS New Orleans

March 25, 2015

SAN DIEGO – A 2011 Eau Claire High School graduate and Columbia, South Carolina, native is serving aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), one of the Navy’s newest and most…

ERA Wilder Realty’s Lexington Office Expands Ranks Bryant Herring Joins Firm Focused on Growth

March 25, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – ERA Wilder Realty’s Lexington branch recently announced the addition of Bryant Herring to their team of real estate sales professionals. Bryant is a Broker specializing in the…

Tommy Preston Honored with Distinguished Young Alumnus Award

March 25, 2015

Senator Graham calls him “one of the most prominent young lawyers” in SC COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s College of Arts and Sciences has honored Nexsen Pruet…

ReWiGo welcomes Gilstrap to Board of Directors

March 25, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Going) Ministries has added Lisa Gilstrap to the Board of Directors. As a Residential Mortgage Executive with Southern First Bank, Gilstrap brings experience in…

Hannah Stetson Joins Murphy Grantland

March 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – March 2015 – Murphy Grantland is pleased to announce Hannah Stetson has joined our office as an associate. Stetson concentrates her legal practice in a variety of…

Hickory Springs Bottling, Inc. Expanding Calhoun County Operations

March 25, 2015

Florida’s Largest Privately-held Bottled Water Firm Acquiring, Expanding Existing Calhoun County Operations COLUMBIA, SC – Silver Springs Bottled Water Company, a bottled water manufacturing firm, is acquiring and expanding Hickory…

McCrae becomes newest partner at Morton & Gettys

March 24, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – J. Richards McCrae III, a native of Fort Mill who joined Morton & Gettys nearly six years ago, has become the firm’s newest partner. McCrae is an…

Three New Agents Join the North Pleasantburg Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

March 24, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new Sales Associates to its North Pleasantburg office. Brenna Bracall, Michael Mumma and Lindsey Granville join…

Boyd hosting sports camp in Greenville

March 24, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC- Newly signed Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Tajh Boyd is hosting a youth football clinic at the Kroc Center in Greenville on April 4. The goal of the camp is…

Synovus Receives 19 Greenwich Excellence Awards in Middle Market and Small Business Banking 15 at National Level, Four Regional

March 24, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, recently announced that Synovus has received 19 national Greenwich Customer Service Excellence awards in Middle Market and Small Business Banking from Greenwich…

McCrae becomes newest partner at Morton & Gettys

March 24, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – J. Richards McCrae III, a native of Fort Mill who joined Morton & Gettys nearly six years ago, has become the firm’s newest partner. McCrae is an…

Midlands Residents to Take Strides for Autism

March 24, 2015

South Carolina Autism Society HostsStrides for Autism 2015 in the Midlands on Saturday, May 2 Register Today and Form a Strides Team IRMO, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society announces its…