Washington Post ranks 2 District Five schools among ‘America’s Most Challenging’

May 10, 2015

IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland District Five schools have been ranked among the most rigorous and challenging high schools in the nation, according to a new Washington Post report. Dutch Fork…

Two District Five students awarded National Merit $2,500 Scholarships

May 10, 2015

IRMO, SC – Two students from Lexington-Richland School District Five are among this year’s National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners. Irmo High School students Nicholas Leonhardt (right) and Maximilian Westerkam (left) are…

District Five superintendent named SCASA Superintendent of the Year

May 10, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner has been named state Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA).Hefner will now…

Colonial Life honors 2015 Volunteer of the Year

May 10, 2015

Barbara Webb’s work with suicide prevention inspired by a family tragedy   COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 8, 2015) — Suicide awareness and prevention were rarely discussed two decades ago when Barbara…

Clemson Awards Honorary Doctorate of Humanities to Lexington Medical Center President & CEO Mike Biediger at Graduation

May 10, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congratulations to Lexington Medical Center President & CEO Mike Biediger! Clemson University awarded Mr. Biediger an honorary Doctorate of Humanities at spring commencement exercises on Friday morning,…

SBA Announces Top Winners of Business Competition for Innovations That Empower Women’s Lives

May 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced the winners of its InnovateHER Business Challenge at a National Small Business Week event, the “2015 InnovateHER Business Challenge Finals,” hosted…

Rosie Craig Awarded Preservation Leadership Award

May 10, 2015

Historic Columbia’s 2015 Preservation Awards Luncheon Honors Local Projects for Design and Preservation Accomplishments   COLUMBIA, SC —To celebrate the accomplishments of local architectural, construction and rehabilitation projects, Historic Columbia…

How Does a Health System Learn? EngenuitySC’s Science Café with MUSC’s Dr. Leslie Lenert, June 9, 2015

May 9, 2015

Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy lounge in Columbia, S.C. COLUMBIA, SC – How does a health system learn? Is it possible for laboratory findings to make an…

Gov. Nikki Haley Announces the Month of the Military Spouse

May 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued a proclamation designating May 2015 the Month of the Military Spouse, encouraging all South Carolinians to honor the courage and sacrifice of our…

Midlands Technical College Seeks Applicants For More than $1 Million in Job-Training Funds

May 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College has more than $1 million to award applicants looking to change or advance their careers.  Scholarships are available for training programs that prepare students…

Speaker Lucas Reacts to Senate GOP Infrastructure Plan

May 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement in response to the Senate Republican Caucus’ newly created infrastructure plan. “The Legislature has an obligation to the…

LTC’s personal finance program earns top 10 nationwide ranking

May 9, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC — Working in Support of Education (w!se) ranks the Lexington Technology Center’s personal finance program seventh in the nation among large schools taking part in the w!se Financial…

Scott Emphasizes Importance of School Choice During National Charter Schools Week

May 9, 2015

Praises South Carolina’s Growing Charter School Community   COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), a leading advocate for school choice in the United States Senate, issued the following statement highlighting…

City of Columbia Urges Consumers to Understand their Water “From Source to Tap” During Drinking Water Week

May 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia As Drinking Water Week continues, the City of Columbia joins the American Water Works Association and water professionals across the country in highlighting the…

State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know

May 9, 2015

By Ashley Hunter    Governor Signs SC State Bill; Senate GOP Proposes New Roads Plan and Senate Adopts Budget   A Conference Committee of 3 House Members and 3 Senators…

How Does a Health System Learn? EngenuitySC’s Science Café with MUSC’s Dr. Leslie Lenert, June 9, 2015

May 9, 2015

Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy lounge in Columbia, S.C. COLUMBIA, SC – How does a health system learn? Is it possible for laboratory findings to make an…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Industrial Lease

May 7, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, PODS Enterprises LLC, in the lease of 33,250 square feet of warehouse space at 2550 Highway 52…

The Woodlands at Furman goes global for CCRC Week

May 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  International flair comes to the Woodlands next week in their annual celebration of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) Week. This year’s theme will be Festival of Nations, celebrating…

South Risk Management Increasing Size of Insurance Sales Department

May 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its team of insurance sales professionals with the addition of Wes Dasher III. Previously an underwriter with a large…

Providence Hospitals Receives 5 Aster Awards for Healthcare Marketing

May 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has received five 2015 Aster Awards for healthcare marketing and communications. The Aster Awards Program recognizes the nation’s most…

2 Providence Hospitals nurses receive 2015 Palmetto Gold award

May 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Two nurses from Providence Hospitals were honored at the South Carolina Nurses Foundation’s 2015 Palmetto Gold Gala. The honor, limited to the state’s top 100 nurses, included…

2 Providence Hospitals nurses receive 2015 Palmetto Gold award

May 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Two nurses from Providence Hospitals were honored at the South Carolina Nurses Foundation’s 2015 Palmetto Gold Gala. The honor, limited to the state’s top 100 nurses, included…

Providence Hospitals Receives 5 Aster Awards for Healthcare Marketing

May 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has received five 2015 Aster Awards for healthcare marketing and communications. The Aster Awards Program recognizes the nation’s most…

South Risk Management Increasing Size of Insurance Sales Department

May 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its team of insurance sales professionals with the addition of Wes Dasher III. Previously an underwriter with a large…

Midlands Gives Day Raises $1,543,023.65 for More Than 250 Local Nonprofit Organizations

May 6, 2015

Total donations more than double the funds raised via inaugural 2014 event   COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual Midlands Gives day, presented by the Central Carolina Community Foundation on Tuesday,…

Spartanburg Receives National Grant to Build Creativity Spots on Northside

May 6, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC — The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg (TAP) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) todesign, site, and construct artlets in the city’s…

Lexington One begins 2015–2016 budget process

May 6, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 6 p.m. at a special budget workshop held for the district’s Board of Trustees, Lexington County School District One administrators presented…

Proactive Practice Boot Camp CLE

May 6, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Law Strategy Corp is pleased to announce the Proactive Practice Boot Camp CLE, taking place in Columbia, Charleston and Greenville this month. Featuring nationally acclaimed litigator Don…

Hinson selected to lead SCSBIT Risk Control services

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Tim Hinson has been named Risk Control Manager for the South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT). Hinson has worked in the trust’s risk control division since…

SC Bar Young Lawyers Division, Cocky’s Reading Express visit District Five school

May 6, 2015

IRMO, SC – Students at a Lexington-Richland District Five school received a surprise visit from University of South Carolina beloved mascot Cocky on May 6, as part of a partnership…

A.C. Flora Ranked Among Nation’s Top High Schools

May 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A.C. Flora High School is ranked #409 among the top 1,000 schools in the Washington Post’s 2015 list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. Among the state-by-state top…

SC Bar Offers Free Legal Clinic in Chapin

May 6, 2015

Local attorney to discuss family law issues  COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic in Chapin on Monday, May 18. The topic will be…

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…