First Community Corporation Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter Results and Increased Cash Dividend

January 21, 2015

Highlights 2014 net income of $5.12 million, a 23.77% increase over 2013 earnings EPS of $0.78 per common share Increase in cash dividend to $0.07 per common share, the 52nd…

Thousands of K-5 students to attend interactive educational concerts in February

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – More than 6,000 K-5 students from more than 100 schools are scheduled to participate in Link Up educational concerts with the South Carolina Philharmonic at the Koger…

Local Leader to be Among Hosts for Oxfam International Women’s Day Celebration

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Oxfam America announced that Mary Louise Resch, Director of Development of the South Carolina Lions Foundation, has been selected as a member of the Host Committee Oxfam’s 2015…

Legislators Talk Infrastructure, Workforce at Business Speaks

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, hosted a town hall-style meeting Tuesday featuring two legislative panels that talked about business priorities…

SC Association of Nonprofits Adds New Leadership to Organization

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) recently added two new team members to serve and strengthen the state’s nonprofit sector. Sharon Thomas joined SCANPO’s staff as…

Lexington One announces five Teacher of the Year finalists

January 21, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One proudly announces the finalists for this year’s District Teacher of the Year — Lexington Elementary Technology Integration Specialist Suzanne M. Brooks, Lexington…

NAI Avant Brokers Sale of Parklane Centre, Columbia

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior investment broker, Dail Longaker, recently brokered the sale of Parklane Centre at 7499 Parklane Road in Columbia, SC. ROIF Parklane, LLC, acquired the ±49,240 square foot…

Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected for South Carolina Bar 2015 Leadership Academy

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Amy Neuschafer has been selected into the 2015 Leadership Academy, sponsored by the South Carolina Bar. The SC Bar…

Understand Your Problem

January 21, 2015

By Ken Gasque   Understand your problem before you fix it.  This sounds simple enough.  But that is not the way problem solving takes place when there is a brainstorming…

Colliers International brings Wild Wing Cafe to Dunwoody’s Ashford Place shopping center

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – JP Scurry, CCIM and Scottie Smith of Colliers International South Carolina and Greg Eisenman and Lisa Vine of Colliers International Atlanta have brokered a 7,414 square foot…

Providence Hospitals receives American Heart Association recognition as a Fit-Friendly Worksite

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “Physical activity and employee…

Thousands of K-5 students to attend interactive educational concerts in Feb.

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – More than 6,000 K-5 students from more than 100 schools are scheduled to participate in Link Up educational concerts with the South Carolina Philharmonic at the Koger Center Feb.…

ERA Wilder Realty Offers Home Selling Solution To Quailified Consumers

January 21, 2015

ERA® Sellers Security® Plan Now Available in Columbia, SC COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty continues to deliver relevant products to consumers in the Columbia, Metropolitan area including programs that can simplify…

Columbia Opportunity Resource Announces 2015 Board of Directors

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects talented professionals in the Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for leadership, service and fun, has…

Lindsay Joyner Elected Secretary/Treasurer of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that firm attorney Lindsay Joyner has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division. Joyner had previously served…

EDTS Promotes Eight to Leadership Roles in Organization

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Information technology firm EDTS, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to businesses across the Southeast, has promoted eight professionals to leadership roles…

EDTS Promotes Eight to Leadership Roles in Organization

January 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Information technology firm EDTS, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to businesses across the Southeast, has promoted eight professionals to leadership roles…

SC’s Popular LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Returns for a Second Year

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC-  BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest proved to be so popular in 2014, it will return this year as a quarterly contest for residents of the state.…

ReWiGo receives donation from GGAR

January 21, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries was a recent recipient of an $8,000 donation from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ Community Service Committee. The money was raised through…

Noted Upstate CPAs Graydon and Thompson Launch New Accounting Firm

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA and GREENVILLE, SC – Noted South Carolina certified public accountants Phyllis P. Graydon and Greg J. Thompson, formerly partners in Columbia-based Scott and Company CPAs, have announced the formation…

EDTS Promotes Eight to Leadership Roles in Organization

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Information technology firm EDTS, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to businesses across the Southeast, has promoted eight professionals to leadership roles…

Noted Upstate CPAs Graydon and Thompson Launch New Accounting Firm

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA and GREENVILLE, SC – Noted South Carolina certified public accountants Phyllis P. Graydon and Greg J. Thompson, formerly partners in Columbia-based Scott and Company CPAs, have announced the formation…

Providence Hospitals receives American Heart Association recognition as a Fit-Friendly Worksite

January 21, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has been recognized as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “Physical activity and employee…

Sonoco Foundation Accepting Spring Grant Proposals

January 20, 2015

More than $2.5 million in grants awarded to South Carolina nonprofits in 2014 COLUMBIA, SC – The Sonoco Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hartsville, S.C.-based Sonoco Products Company, is now accepting…

USC School of Medicine and Grand Strand Medical Center partner to expand medical education and residency training in the Palmetto State

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Grand Strand Medical Center announcedan affiliation agreement that expands clinical training opportunities for USC medical students and establishes…

Speaker Lucas Creates Task Force to Advance Education Reform

January 20, 2015

Appoints Legislators, Educators, and Working Professionals   COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of a task force to begin laying the groundwork for substantial, necessary education…

LHS Counselor Selected to Attend a White House Recognition Ceremony

January 20, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) named Lexington High Director of Counseling and Advisement Anna Duvall a 2015 ASCA School Counselor of the Year semi-finalist and Recognized…

Carolina Nephrology and Columbia Nephrology Announce Formation of Carolina Kidney Alliance

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina Nephrology PA and Columbia Nephrology PA announce the formation of The Carolina Kidney Alliance, a care alliance between the two largest Nephrology practices in South Carolina. This…

NAI Avant Consummates ±3,350 SF Office Lease for South Atlantic Bank, North Myrtle Beach, SC

January 20, 2015

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Ben Kelly CCIM and Patrick Chambers, recently represented South Atlantic Bank in their lease of a ±3,350 square foot branch bank at…

Noted Upstate CPAs Graydon and Thompson Launch New Accounting Firm

January 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Noted Upstate certified public accountants Phyllis P. Graydon and Greg J. Thompson have announced the formation of Graydon Thompson LLC, an Upstate-based accounting firm designed to offer individuals…

Richland School District Two Receives Gift from Food Lion

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland School District Two has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Charitable Foundation. Richland Two will use the gift to support its district-wide backpack program, provide emergency…

Boorda joins Callison Tighe

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Dina G. Boorda, a veteran attorney with a wealth of experience in commercial finance and government lending programs, has joined Callison Tighe as special counsel. Boorda focuses her practice…

Richardson Plowden welcomes Carmen Ganjehsani

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Carmen V. Ganjehsani has rejoined the Firm as Special Counsel in the Columbia office. Ganjehsani will focus her practice on appellate…

WeddingWire honors Liquid Catering

January 20, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering has received a WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award 2015 for Catering in South Carolina. The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding…

Richland and Lexington County Road Construction Information for Week Beginning Jan 19, 2015

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Expect delays and nighttime lane closures to widen Interstate 20 from Interstate 77 (MM 74.7) past Spears Creek Church Road (MM 84.6) in Richland County. Completion is…

SC Telco Federal Credit Union Presents $10,000 Contribution to Salvation Army

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union recently presented a check for $10,000.00 to Major Kent Davis and The Salvation Army as part of the rapidly-growing credit union’s community support…

Coker Hosts MLK Service and Remembrance Day

January 20, 2015

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College’s Center for Engaged Learning, Athletics, the Office of Campus Life and others across campus worked together to organize a community-wide day of service on Monday,…

Boorda joins Callison Tighe

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Dina G. Boorda, a veteran attorney with a wealth of experience in commercial finance and government lending programs, has joined Callison Tighe as special counsel. Boorda focuses her practice…

Richardson Plowden welcomes Carmen Ganjehsani

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Carmen V. Ganjehsani has rejoined the Firm as Special Counsel in the Columbia office. Ganjehsani will focus her practice on appellate…

SC Telco Federal Credit Union Presents $10,000 Contribution to Salvation Army

January 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union recently presented a check for $10,000.00 to Major Kent Davis and The Salvation Army as part of the rapidly-growing credit union’s community support…

Sonoco Foundation Accepting Spring Grant Proposals

January 20, 2015

More than $2.5 million in grants awarded to South Carolina nonprofits in 2014 COLUMBIA, SC – The Sonoco Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hartsville, S.C.-based Sonoco Products Company, is now accepting…

Cat Owners should “Beat the Heat” before spring with Pawmetto Lifeline’s spay/neuter campaign

January 19, 2015

Sponsored by PetSmart Charities®, “Beat the Heat” provides $20 spay surgeries for female cats   COLUMBIA, SC – Warmer weather may still be months away, but Pawmetto Lifeline wants you to…

Pinnacle Bank Opens Third Bank Branch

January 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Pinnacle Bank has announced the opening of a new branch in Easley, South Carolina. Located at 6501 Calhoun Memorial Highway, the new branch will feature ATM, drive…

Carbon-Offset Project Protects 4,000+ Acres of Southern Coastal Habitat

January 19, 2015

Green Assets and Brookgreen Gardens Earn Carbon Credits for Forest Conservation Efforts   WILMINGTON, NC – Green Assets, Inc., a leading forest carbon offset developer, has been awarded carbon offset credits…

New private security company comes to the Upstate

January 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Bravo1 Protection is a new private security company that will focus on providing hospitality-driven, exceptional security services for bars, venues, festivals and businesses in the Upstate region.…

Vernice Ham joins Colliers International as Insurance and Collections Specialist

January 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce that Vernice Ham has joined the firm’s property management team as Insurance and Collection Specialist. Vernice, who brings over seven years of…

Paul Schaaf Named One Of “12 Best Insurance Pros Under 40”

January 19, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC –  Cameron M. Harris & Company (www.cameronmharris.com) announced today that Paul R. Schaaf, CIC, CRM has been named one of 2014’s “12 Best Insurance Pros Under 40” by…

McKay Firm Paralegal Selected for Statewide Leadership Position

January 19, 2015

Paralegal Heather Vardell named First Vice President of Education for Palmetto Paralegal Association COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. recognized Heather Vardell as the new First Vice…

Clemson to lead new energy-efficiency project

January 19, 2015

FLORENCE, SC — South Carolina farmers can slash energy costs and increase profitability through federal funding announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Clemson University Extension received $1.1 million in federal…

Movement Mortgage, LLC Establishing Lancaster County National Headquarters

January 19, 2015

Mortgage Lender Investing $22 Million to Create More Than 650 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC –  Movement Mortgage, LLC, one of the fastest growing mortgage lenders in the country, is establishing…