Richland County Amplifies Recycling Efforts with New Roll Carts, Commercials

February 17, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC  – Residents served by Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling received a shiny new gift last month that will hopefully be put to good use. Forty-eight thousand…

Lourie Center Receives National Honor for Innovative Program

February 17, 2015

Award Highlights Outstanding Program for Columbia Seniors   Columbia, SC – The Isadore E. Lourie Senior Center (Lourie Center) in Columbia, SC was recently recognized by the National Council on…

Steve Hyman joins Cohn Construction Services

February 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Cohn Construction Services announced that Steve Hyman has joined the company and will be providing management and consulting services in his role as Senior Project Manager. With…

Phillips Staffing’s Kristina Simmerman Joins Area SHRM Board

February 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Upstate human resources professional Kristina Simmerman of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has been selected to serve…

Chicken Salad Chick Named Top Chicken Salad to Try by Cooking With Paula Deen

February 17, 2015

SUMMERVILLE, SC – The latest edition of Cooking with Paula Deen magazine, which hits stands today, names Chicken Salad Chick as the top spot in the country to try chicken salad. This…

NAI Avant Facilitates ±4,500 SF Lease at Lykes Business Center in Irmo, SC

February 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker Jeff Hein, SIOR, recently represented the Landlord of Lykes Business Center at 1108 Lykes Lane in a ±4,500 square foot lease. Represented by NAI Avant’s…

NAI Avant Represents Buyer of ±29.6 Acres off River Road in Columbia, SC

February 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers Tombo Milliken (left) and Tom Milliken (right) recently represented Landtech Asset Management in their purchase of ±29.6 acres off River Road in Columbia, SC. The…

IT-oLogy Receives Commerce Innovation Grant Funding

February 17, 2015

Successful CyberSaturday program to expand statewide COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy is pleased to announce that it has received $100,000 from the South Carolina Innovation Challenge. The funding has been awarded…

United Way to recognize 2015 South Carolina Common Good Award recipients

February 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The United Way Association of South Carolina will recognize 6 state legislators for their commitment to the common good at a reception in Columbia tonight. Recipients of…

DHEC announces business and hospitality recycling award winners

February 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Five South Carolina businesses are being recognized for their exemplary recycling efforts by the S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program and Green Hospitality Program, the state’s Department of…

Pharmacy pilot program improves health; saves money

February 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A Comprehensive Medication Management Collaborative (CMMC)’s pilot program testing a new pharmacist-physician business model has shown enough potential for the program to expand to a new rural…

Phillips Staffing’s Kristina Simmerman Joins Pickens Area SHRM Board

February 17, 2015

EASLEY and GREENVILLE, SC –  Upstate human resources professional Kristina Simmerman of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has been selected to…

Steve Hyman joins Cohn Construction Services

February 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Cohn Construction Services announced that Steve Hyman has joined the company and will be providing management and consulting services in his role as Senior Project Manager. With…

Phillips Staffing’s Kristina Simmerman Joins Area SHRM Board

February 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  Upstate human resources professional Kristina Simmerman of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has been selected to serve…

10 Winter Safety Tips from the American Red Cross

February 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The American Red Cross is urging people to take 10 simple steps to stay safe as frigid air and wintery conditions move into South Carolina. “Although winter weather can…

Leadership Columbia Class of 2015 Announces “Shared Streets” Project in Effort to Advance Columbia as a Bicycle Friendly Community

February 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The 2015 Leadership Columbia class announces the “Shared Streets” project that will improve ways for pedestrians, bicyclists, buses and cars to share safe and attractive Columbia streets. Leadership…

Girl Scouts Begin Selling Cookies at Local Retailers on February 20

February 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Girl Scouts throughout the Upstate are offering cookies for sale at various local retailers beginning Friday, February 20.  For those who missed the door-to-door sales during the…

Commerce awards $2.6 million in South Carolina Innovation Challenge grants

February 16, 2015

19 organizations across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship   COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Commerce is awarding $2.6 million in a second round…

Bobbitt to Build Local Thermo King Headquarters

February 16, 2015

GASTON, SC – Bobbitt Design Build has begun construction on the corporate headquarters for a local Franchisee for Thermo King, which will be located at 30 Sonntag Drive in Gaston.…

Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions

February 16, 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 government.…

Bingham-Mitchell Offer Plan to Save S.C. State

February 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Two S.C. House Members, a Republican and a Democrat, have offered legislation to keep S.C. State University open and to return the institution to financial solvency. S.C.…

A Conversation with Dr. Claude Lilly, President of Presbyterian College

February 16, 2015

By Alan Cooper   MidlandsBiz: Where have you worked prior to becoming President of Presbyterian College? Claude Lilly: Most of my professional experience has been at large educational institutions. I…

St. Pat’s in Five Points Now Offering In-Store Pre-Sale Tickets

February 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Starting on Monday, February 16, patrons can find tickets for sale to the one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the southeast. In addition to online…

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department Accepting Band Submissions for 2015 Summer Concert Series

February 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the 24th Summer Concert Series in Finlay Park. Concerts will be held during the months of…

Tripp Riley, AIA Elected President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

February 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Tripp Riley, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR, Inc. has been elected as the 2015 President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects…

The City of Columbia Calls for Presenters and Vendors for the 2015 Small Business Week Conference

February 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is taking applications for presenters for the 2015 Small Business Week Conference on May 5-6, 2015. Potential presenters can include…

NAI Avant Adds Paschal, Brown, Metts to Specialized Brokerage Teams, Columbia

February 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the recent additions of Paul Paschal, Boyd Brown, and John Metts as brokerage associates to the market leading office and retail brokerage teams…

Bobbitt to Build Local Thermo King Headquarters

February 16, 2015

GASTON, SC – Bobbitt Design Build has begun construction on the corporate headquarters for a local Franchisee for Thermo King, which will be located at 30 Sonntag Drive in Gaston.…

Tripp Riley, AIA Elected President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

February 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Tripp Riley, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR, Inc. has been elected as the 2015 President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects…

Columbia, SC, Educator Receives Prestigious National Award

February 15, 2015

Terri Butts of Columbia, SC wins top honor at the NEA Foundation’s annual gala   WASHINGTON, DC – The decisions I make concerning how I teach are based on the likes, loves,…

Academy of Authors to Host 2015 Induction Ceremony

February 15, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Academy of Authors will honor writers Dorothea Benton Frank, William Ioor, Bret Lott, and Marjory Heath Wentworth on April 11 at 6:00 p.m. at…

Gov. Nikki Haley Forges Partnership to Boost S.C. Workforce Services

February 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, along with a dozen state leaders, formalized a partnership Thursday that will boost South Carolina’s public workforce system, SC Works. The ultimate goal is…

USC Coach Dawn Staley to Start Senior Resources’ 2015 March For Meals 5K Run & Walk

February 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Lace up your running shoes and join us February 21, 2015, for the 2015 March for Meals 5K – The Wild Run!  We are excited that USC…

Legislative Delegation Elects New Commissioner To Represent 3rd Congressional District

February 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Legislative Delegation of the 3rd Congressional District has elected a new member to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. Ben H. Davis Jr., of…

Engenius welcomes Beam as premium services coordinator

February 13, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius has hired Anna Beam as the web marketing firm’s first premium services coordinator. Beam is a 2009 graduate of Anderson University with a degree in psychology.…

SC BlueCross Group Earns Highest Financial Rating for 13th Year

February 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A.M. Best Co. this week affirmed the A+ financial strength rating of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s group of companies. The outlook for this rating is stable.…

South Carolina Air National Guard bids farewell to “Doc” Chow

February 13, 2015

MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SC – Surrounded by family, friends, dignitaries and his fellow Swamp Fox, South Carolina Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Jim Chow closed the door on a…

DP Professionals Welcomes Natalie Cobb

February 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – DP Professionals announced that Natalie Cobb has joined the firm as Business Development Manager. Cobb has over a decade of experience in the staffing industry, much of…

DP Professionals Welcomes Natalie Cobb

February 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – DP Professionals announced that Natalie Cobb has joined the firm as Business Development Manager. Cobb has over a decade of experience in the staffing industry, much of…

Gov. Nikki Haley Letter to President Obama: Approve Keystone Pipeline

February 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Citing the economic development and energy security benefits of the Keystone XL pipeline, Governor Nikki Haley and governors across the country asked President Barack Obama to reconsider…

Science & Mathematics Governor’s School Celebrates 20 National Merit Finalists

February 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is excited to announce that 20 members of the class of 2015 were recently named National Merit Finalists by…

Colliers International South Carolina’s John Folsom receives Colliers Americas’ highest honor

February 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – John W. Folsom, President and CEO of Colliers International South Carolina, has been named the 2014 recipient of Colliers’ most prestigious award, the Tom Richardson Award. This is…

Alexandra Frazier Joins Riggs Partners as Copywriter

February 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Alexandra Frazier has joined Riggs Partners as a copywriter. Before joining the agency, she held internships in the strategic planning department of SelectNY, a Manhattan ad agency…

Marcus Williamson joins Riggs Partners as Design Apprentice

February 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Marcus Williamson has joined Riggs Partners as a design apprentice, working under the tutelage of Partner and Design Director, Ryon Edwards. Williamson is a self-taught designer with…

Tri-County Tech becomes first school to award a VSF scholarship

February 12, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – An Anderson man is the first recipient of a Veterans Scholarship Forever scholarship. Chris Tellier joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1996 – two weeks after his…

Jillian Owens Joins Riggs Partners as Digital Marketing Specialist

February 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Owens comes to Riggs Partners from the United Way of the Midlands, where she was a Community Impact Program Assistant. Her extensive background as a freelance writer…

Alexandra Frazier Joins Riggs Partners as Copywriter

February 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Alexandra Frazier has joined Riggs Partners as a copywriter. Before joining the agency, she held internships in the strategic planning department of SelectNY, a Manhattan ad agency…

Jillian Owens Joins Riggs Partners as Digital Marketing Specialist

February 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Owens comes to Riggs Partners from the United Way of the Midlands, where she was a Community Impact Program Assistant. Her extensive background as a freelance writer…

Marcus Williamson joins Riggs Partners as Design Apprentice

February 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Marcus Williamson has joined Riggs Partners as a design apprentice, working under the tutelage of Partner and Design Director, Ryon Edwards. Williamson is a self-taught designer with…

Helen Butler Joins William Means Real Estate Agent Team

February 11, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Real estate agent Helen Butler has joined the William Means Real Estate team. A Charleston native, Butler has worked in real estate for more than 18 years,…