Four from Callison Tighe included in 2015 edition of Super Lawyers

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Four attorneys at Callison Tighe are included in the newest edition of Super Lawyers, an annual publication that recognizes top attorneys across more than 70 practice areas.…

Historic Columbia Recognizes Volunteer Contributions at Annual Awards Luncheon

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Historic Columbia recognized the service and contributions of its volunteers at a private luncheon on Monday, April 27 at The Big Apple. “While we take this opportunity to…

South Carolina Power Team Sets Record Metrics

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team, its partners Santee Cooper, Central Electric Power Cooperative, and South Carolina’s 20 electric cooperatives reached record metrics for 2014 as a power system, resulting…

Immedion Hires Justin Fianchino as Account Executive

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced the hiring of Justin Fianchino as Account…

Dutch Fork High School earns coveted AdvancED STEM Certification

April 29, 2015

IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School’s STEM magnet program has earned the coveted AdvancED Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Certification, becoming one of less than five schools statewide…

District Five receives top review from accreditation group AdvancED

April 29, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a top review from education evaluation group AdvancED, renewing the district’s five-year accreditation with the internationally recognized organization. District Five received…

District Five Adult Ed students get makeovers, boost of confidence

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA – Adult education students in Lexington-Richland School District Five and Richland One received pampering and pats on the back as part of a “Makeover Day” event by the two…

Bob Coble’s family updates public on condition of former Columbia Mayor

April 29, 2015

“Remarkable” Progress COLUMBIA, SC – The family of Bob Coble released the following statement from Providence Hospital this afternoon.   “The progress has been remarkable. This week, Dad regained consciousness and…

Charlotte Startup Launches Scholarship Search Engine to Help Families Pay for College

April 29, 2015

GoodCall leverages search technology and advanced algorithms to streamline and secure the scholarship search process for students and their families INDIAN LAND, SC – GoodCall, a Charlotte-based tech startup backed by…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $214,578.52 in Community Enrichment grants

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded fifteen Community Enrichment grants totaling $214,578.52 to nonprofit organizations committed to lifting South Carolinians out of poverty. “It…

Duke Energy to build fully lined coal ash landfills at Dan River and Sutton Plants

April 29, 2015

Full excavation and closure of ash basins by August 2019 Landfills to be built on plant property using industry-proven containment and monitoring technologies CHARLOTTE, NC – On site and on…

Metzger Appointed to Board of Directors of Meritas

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Robinson McFadden announced that R. William (“Bill”) Metzger has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Meritas, a world-wide affiliation of commercial law firms with nearly…

Vistage Chair Neil McLean launches new private advisory board for businesses in Columbia, SC

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  — Neil McLean, CEO and Managing Partner of Columbia-based Sagacious Partners, has been selected as a Vistage Chair and recently launched a CEO group to serve the greater…

Four from Callison Tighe included in 2015 edition of Super Lawyers

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Four attorneys at Callison Tighe are included in the newest edition of Super Lawyers, an annual publication that recognizes top attorneys across more than 70 practice areas.…

May is National Preservation Month!

April 29, 2015

COLUMBIA,SC – May is National Preservation Month, and Historic Columbia, Columbia and Richland County’s preservation advocacy organization, has a full slate of events and activities to celebrate: Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Vista…

The City of Columbia Selects M. B. Kahn for Water Treatment Plant Improvements

April 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – M. B. Kahn has been selected by the City of Columbia to perform improvements at their Canal Water Treatment Plant. The $6.67 Million contract will provide upgrades…

Center for Developmental Services Hires Kimberly Perez as new Outreach Coordinator

April 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Developmental Services’ (CDS) announced its selection of Kim Perez as their new Coordinator of Outreach and Bilingual Services.  Perez will be the organization’s main…

Sylvan’s Jewelers to Renovate its Historic Main Street Store

April 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sylvan’s Jewelers, a name synonymous with fine jewelry and timepieces in the city of Columbia since 1897, will renovate the interior of its historic location at 1500…

Mayor Benjamin Joins National Panel on Fiscal Leadership

April 28, 2015

BOSTON, MA – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin joined some of the nation’s foremost experts on public finance in Boston, Massachusetts today to discuss how the City of Columbia is using new…

New Retail Construction Continues to Heat Up the Columbia Market

April 28, 2015

Colliers International, South Carolina – Research & Forecast Report, Columbia – Retail Q1 2015   Key Takeaways Construction is on the rise throughout the market. Vacancy rate holding steady despite significant activity. Rental rates for shop…

2015 MGC Long Run Raises $25,000 for USO South Carolina

April 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The MGC Long Run raised $25,000 for USO South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of troops and their families. The donation is a result…

Walmart Foundation Awards $50,000 to One80 Place

April 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – One80 Place has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to support its food programs. One80 Place prepares and serves more than 170,000…

Federal Capital Partners Acquires East Central Lofts In Charleston, SC

April 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Federal Capital Partners® (FCP) announced the acquisition of East Central Lofts in Charleston, SC through a joint venture with Kane Realty Corporation, Randolph Development and Canongate Capital. East…

Rebuild Upstate to focus on fixing the quality of life

April 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate believes that safe, livable housing is an essential component in our community that leads to a higher quality of life, increased focus on education and…

SC Treasurer’s Office Names Unclaimed Property Director

April 28, 2015

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed Dayle DeLong to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. DeLong will oversee Palmetto Payback, South Carolina’s unclaimed property program. DeLong joins the…

SC Treasurer’s Office Names Unclaimed Property Director

April 28, 2015

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed Dayle DeLong to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. DeLong will oversee Palmetto Payback, South Carolina’s unclaimed property program. DeLong joins the…

Elmore Goldsmith Attorneys Recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’

April 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Four attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2015. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal…

SC Treasurer’s Office Names Unclaimed Property Director

April 28, 2015

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed Dayle DeLong to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. DeLong will oversee Palmetto Payback, South Carolina’s unclaimed property program. DeLong joins the…

Passing of Donald Frances Nickel

April 27, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA – Donald Frances Nickel passed away April 20, 2015. He was the only child of Frank and Lorena Nickel, born on a small farm outside Stockbridge, Wisconsin. He…

Logo Reveal South Carolina Power Team

April 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team has launched its new corporate logo representing its direction as an organization while preserving the legacy of past work. The logo represents the forward…

Bennett Hospitality Breaks Ground On $101 Million Marion Square Hotel Project

April 27, 2015

New, full-service, luxury hotel will feature 185 upscale rooms, fine-dining restaurant, rooftop pool and bar, spa, ballroom and more.   CHARLESTON, SC – Bennett Hospitality, along with Charleston community leaders, officials and…

NAI Avant Initiates Call For Offers Process For Port Royal Property

April 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…

Advertisement of Vacancies on the Commercial Revolving Loan Review Board

April 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the Commercial Revolving Loan Review Board. Individuals applying for this board must be a Community Banker or a Small…

St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation awards Cloak and Sword grant to Meals on Wheels program

April 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources received a $1,912 grant from the Cloak and Sword Fund of the St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will…

Methodist Manor of the Pee Dee Groundbreaking Ceremony

April 27, 2015

FLORENCE, SC – Mashburn Construction is currently working on a project at the Methodist Manor of the Pee Dee, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Florence, SC. A Groundbreaking Ceremony…

701 Center for Contemporary Art Announces

April 27, 2015

Entropic Perceptions by 701 CCA Prize Winner Shannon Rae Lindsey   Exhibition: May 7 – June 21, 2015 Artist Reception: Thursday, May 7, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Where: 701 CCA,…

Workforce Opportunity Summit to Bring Together IT Professionals and Education Partners

April 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – In an effort to continue dialogue with Greenville County businesses about future information technology skills needs, Greenville Technical College, in cooperation with Apprenticeship Carolina, will host a…

Upstate Industrial Market Begins 2015 with Investments and Construction

April 27, 2015

Colliers International, South Carolina: Research & Forecast Report – Greenville, Industrial Q1 2015   To download the complete report: Q1 2015 Greenville Industrial Market Report. Key Takeaways Speculative construction is gaining momentum throughout the market.…

24 Turner Padget Attorneys Selected Among South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2015

April 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget announced that 15 of its attorneys have been included among South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2015, and an additional nine attorneys have been recognized as…

Johnson to address Chamber members on sales challenges

April 27, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson will discuss the successes and challenges of sales in the hospitality industry at an upcoming Greenville Chamber roundtable event. With 60 percent of…

SC Bar Young Lawyers Name Award Recipients

April 27, 2015

Seven Stars of the Quarter Awards given   COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has named seven Stars of the Quarter Award recipients. The awards recognize YLD…

Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected as 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® with Two Named as South Carolina Top 25 and One as Top 10

April 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been selected to the 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® list, two of whom were ranked among…

Mechanical Systems & Services Acquires HVAC Unit of Thompson Construction Group

April 27, 2015

COLUMBIA & MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Mechanical Systems & Services Inc. (MSS), a leading specialist in HVAC system installation, repair, replacement, preventative maintenance and retrofitting in the Carolinas, today announced it…

Blythewood Chamber Announces 2015 Glow Ball Golf Tournament

April 27, 2015

BLYTHEWOOD, SC – The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce will be lighting up Cobblestone Park Golf Club in Blythewood for its third annual Glow Ball Golf Tournament on Friday, May…

Dutch Fork Highschool Interact Club thanks the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club for their support

April 27, 2015

IRMO, SC – Members of the Dutch Fork Interact Club joined our weekly meeting on April 22nd to thank us for supporting their club. Members spoke and let us know…

Networking Events For Female Entrepreneurs Columbia, South Carolina

April 27, 2015

Exclusive Berries & Treats and Reese, Salley & Associates, two female owned businesses in Columbia, have joined forces to bring to the women of the city and all surrounding areas…

Dutch Fork Highschool Interact Club thanks the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club for their support

April 27, 2015

IRMO, SC – Members of the Dutch Fork Interact Club joined our weekly meeting on April 22nd to thank us for supporting their club. Members spoke and let us know…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport Receives National Diversity Award

April 25, 2015

CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport is the 2015 Small Hub Airport recipient of the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) Inclusion Champion Award. The ACI-NA Inclusion Champion Awards offer a unique…

Richland One Announces New Principals

April 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – New principals will greet students at three Richland One schools next year. The district announces the following principal appointments for the 2015-2016 school year, effective July 1:…

Darlington Raceway Celebrates Its Rich History With Launch Of New Website

April 25, 2015

DARLINGTON, SC – Darlington Raceway is honoring its storied history with a new and enhanced digital platform. The track’s new website, www.DarlingtonRaceway.com, officially launched to the public today, April 23. It…