NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of Two Notch Road, Lexington, SC

January 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker, Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently represented WF Ballentine Contractor, Inc., in the sale of 1823 Two Notch Road in Lexington, SC. The 5,000 square…

Keller Williams Upstate Announces Lynda Sams, Broker In Charge

January 19, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Keller Williams Upstate announced the addition of Lynda Sams, as their new Broker In Charge. Lynda is a past President of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors,…

Demand for Teachers Still Unmet

January 18, 2015

  South Carolina’s unmet demand for public school teachers continues to grow, according to a report released by The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA). CERRA’s annual Supply…

Senator Tim Scott Announces Veterans Job Workshops Around the State

January 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) office announced seven veterans job workshops to be held around South Carolina over the next two weeks. The workshops, part of a series…

Councilman William Dudley Gregorie enters the race for mayor 

January 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston City Councilman William Dudley Gregorie formally announced his third run for Mayor of the City of Charleston during a press conference in the City Council Chambers…

Getting kids fit and fascinated with nature

January 18, 2015

CAMDEN, SC – Getting kids fit and fascinated with the natural world around them was Global Eco Adventures’ mission yesterday as the GEA team led seven students from Kershaw county…

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

January 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, 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…

Help Cinderella Get to the Ball

January 18, 2015

SC Bar Young Lawyers and local sorority collect formal gowns for Cinderella Project COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD), in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,…

City Issues Statement Regarding Uber Operations Within the City Limits

January 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On January 15, 2015, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued an order directing that Rasier, LLC or its related companies and affiliates and/or its network partner…

Senator Tim Scott Reflects on the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 18, 2015

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement in advance of the celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: “As we reflect on the life and the…

Richland County Airport Commission Elects New Officers

January 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission, which oversees the operation of the Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), elected its officers for 2015. The new officers are: Jim Christopher,…

NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of ±1.08 Acres on Sunset Boulevard, Lexington

January 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers, recently represented Piggie Park Enterprises, Inc., in the sale of ±1.08 acres of land on the corner…

Amick Joins South State Bank

January 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that Susan Paget Amick has been named commercial lender for its Lexington and Columbia markets. “Susan brings a wealth of experience and contacts to…

Bourbon transforms for Tiki week January 25th!

January 15, 2015

Bourbon transforms for Tiki week January 25th   COLUMBIA, SC – On Sunday, January 25th, immediately following brunch service, for one week, the whiskey bar and Cajun-Creole kitchen restaurant, Bourbon,…

SC Bar to honor Pro Bono Award winner at Bar Foundation Gala

January 15, 2015

The SC Bar will bestow the 2015 Pro Bono Award upon John E. Robinson of Charleston for his contributions to meeting the civil legal needs of citizens who cannot afford…

Security Federal Bank Groundbreaking in Irmo, SC

January 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Security Federal Bank is pleased to announce that a groundbreaking ceremony was held on January, 15th for their newest branch in Irmo, S.C. The new location, scheduled…

Infrastructure Report Shows Charleston Drivers Spend Nearly $1,200 Annually

January 15, 2015

Report includes regional pavement and bridge conditions, congestion and highway safety data and cost breakdowns for Charleston, Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson.   CHARLESTON, SC – Roads and bridges that are deficient,…

Carolina Prep adds assistant director

January 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has promoted Kristin Eppinger to Assistant Director. Originally from Philadelphia, Eppinger has lived in California, London and Greenville. She studied sociology at Winthrop…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Industrial Lease

January 15, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, PortWatch Logistics, in the lease of 12,324 square feet of warehouse space at 4500 Goer Drive…

South Carolina Based Public Relations Firm Launches New Initiative

January 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina PR Firm, McKay Public Affairs (MPA), will launch its latest creative initiative, Peplum & Politics, on January 14, 2015.  The new blog will be another venue to promote…

Amanda Reeves and Jack Owens represented in the purchase of 583 King Street in Charleston, SC

January 14, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC –  Lee & Associates Charleston’s Amanda Reeves, CCIM, LEED AP, and Jack Owens, CCIM, represented the Buyer, King Street Partners LLC, in the purchase of 583 King Street…

Richland County Council announce NEW Human Trafficking Coalition

January 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly seventy-five supporters joined Richland County officials today to display their commitment in raising public awareness about human trafficking, particularly in women and children; and to emphasize…

District Five announces new principals for Chapin Middle, Chapin Intermediate schools

January 14, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named new principals for Chapin Middle and Chapin Intermediate schools. Anna Miller, who serves as principal of the current Chapin Middle School, will…

Registration Open for Celebrity NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Golf Tournament Benefiting Global Health Care

January 14, 2015

DANIEL ISLAND, SC – For the third year, Charleston-based Grammy Award-nominated rock ‘n’ roll band NEEDTOBREATHE and Commonwealth Cares Foundation will host the annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic, bringing together musicians, professional…

Two Greenville B-Cycle Stations to Relocate

January 14, 2015

Caine Halter Family YMCA and Fluor Field new sites for bikeshare stations   GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville B-cycle will soon relocate two of its existing eight bike stations. Stations are…

Intel Foundation awards grant for Dutch Fork Be A Fan 5K event

January 14, 2015

IRMO, SC – A new 5K race to support students with special needs in Lexington-Richland School District Five is gaining key support and contributions. The Dutch Fork Be A Fan 5K…

Special Services Director Robin Simmons announces retirement

January 14, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that Special Services Director Robin Simmons, Ph.D. plans to retire effective June 30, 2015. About Simmons Woodward said,…

Leadership Lexington County Announces Class of 2015 Participants

January 14, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Leadership Lexington County is excited to announce the following individuals as participants in the class of 2015: Cherish Abney, Town of Lexington Police Department James Bagwell, Shandon Baptist…

Colliers International announces 3 new Vice Presidents

January 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International South Carolina elected three of its top brokerage associates to the position of Vice President: Henry Moore, CCIM and Henry Roe of Columbia and Bob…

Allen Tate Realtors Announces November 2014 Top Producers

January 14, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce Top Agents for November 2014. In the Greenville Office, John Farr was Top…

UBooster adds basketball and 2016 football

January 14, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – UBooster, a new online platform that aims to dramatically impact the funding of collegiate athletics, has added two recruiting databases Fans can now pledge for athletes in…

Legislation Stops the President’s Unconstitutional Executive Order and Protects American Jobs

January 14, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015, to fund the Department of…

Weatherly joins Callison, Tighe & Robinson as Of Counsel

January 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Alex Weatherly, who has almost 30 years’ experience helping South Carolina businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax and related planning issues, has become Of…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer

January 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristy Marshall as the mentoring organization’s President and Chief…

Call for Cooks for The Palladium Society Cook-Off

January 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Test your chili-cooking prowess against the Midlands’ best at The Palladium Society Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Music Farm Columbia. In conjunction with the citywide…

Weatherly joins Callison, Tighe & Robinson as Of Counsel

January 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Alex Weatherly, who has almost 30 years’ experience helping South Carolina businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax and related planning issues, has become Of…

Recruiting Solutions Promotes Cam Varner, Ginger Thompson and Ashton Link

January 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE, SC – Recruiting Solutions has begun its 23rd year of connecting leading employers with skilled new employees by announcing the following three promotions: Cam Varner– promoted to Vice…

Junior League of Columbia Announces Community Enrichment Grant Recipients

January 13, 2015

JLC Awards $114,800 in Community Enrichment Grants to Local Nonprofits COLUMBIA, SC – The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) has invested $114,800 in the Midlands community through Community Enrichment Grants awarded to…

McWaters Hosts Flip Your Classroom Contest

January 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Today’s classrooms are hubs of activity that require dedicated support for the latest modern teaching methods; however, most classrooms in use today were designed for traditional row-by-column…

Welcoming the First Wave of Speculative Construction

January 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International, South Carolina – Q4-2014 Columbia Industrial Market Report MARKET OVERVIEW The Columbia, SC industrial market ended a significant year with a downward trending vacancy rate, increasing rental rates,…

Richland County’s Accommodations Tax, Hospitality Tax and Discretionary Grant Programs Accepting Applications

January 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County funding cycle is underway for Accommodations Tax, Hospitality Tax County Promotions and Discretionary Grant programs. These grants are for projects and programs that occur…

Spartanburg Community College to offer VSF scholarships

January 13, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers. Veteran Scholarships Forever has set up a fund at Spartanburg Community College that will help…

Providence Hospitals receives quality-based accreditation from DNV GL

January 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  — Providence Hospitals announces the successful completion of its accreditation process from DNV GL – Healthcare. By earning accreditation, Providence Hospitals has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient…

Colliers International brokers the sale of two buildings in Five Points area

January 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s JP Scurry, CCIM and Scottie Smith have completed the sale of approximately 7,400 square feet of retail space in Columbia’s downtown Five Points area. The…

Doctors Care Welcomes New Physician Liaison and Provider Recruiter

January 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Amanda Cleary has been hired as a Physician liaison and provider recruiter for Doctors Care, an urgent and family care organization that has 51 locations in South…

EDENS Makes Key Appointments in Columbia, South Carolina Headquarters

January 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – EDENS, one of the nation’s leading private owners, operators and developers of retail real estate, announced two pivotal promotions in the company’s South Carolina headquarters office this week. Chief Accounting…

MADD Celebrates 35th Anniversary by Adding Drugged Driving to Mission and Introducing First Victim of Drunk and Drugged Driving as National President

January 13, 2015

MADD South Carolina eager to end drunk driving and help fight drugged driving DALLAS –  Thirty-five years after a grieving mother started one of the most influential and effective grassroots movements…

ATD South Carolina Midlands Chapter Welcomes The Disney Institute To Columbia

January 13, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC  – Disney Institute is bringing its renowned “Disney’s Approach to Selection, Training & Engagement” course to Midlands Technical College – Airport Campus located at 1260 Lexington Drive in…

How South Carolinians Go From No Money to Know Money

January 13, 2015

Local Nonprofit Aims to Eradicate Financial Illiteracy in the Palmetto State COLUMBIA, SC – Not unlike many millenials, 27-year-old Steven Hughes made every money mistake imaginable in his college days at…

McWaters Hosts Flip Your Classroom Contest

January 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Today’s classrooms are hubs of activity that require dedicated support for the latest modern teaching methods; however, most classrooms in use today were designed for traditional row-by-column…