GSSM Robotics Team Wins South Carolina FTC FIRST Tech Challenge State Competition

February 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC, February 6, 2015 – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) robotics team 772, Caveman with Rock, has been selected to represent South Carolina in the…

Richland and Lexington County Road Construction Information for Week Beginning

February 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Expect delays and nighttime lane closures for exit ramp work on Interstate 20 at SC 215 Monticello Road (MM 68) in both directions. Completion is anticipated June 30,…

White Knoll Elementary school nurse receives statewide honor

February 9, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – White Knoll Elementary School Nurse and 2014 Lexington One School Nurse of the Year Amy Wood was named the 2015 South Carolina School Nurse (RN) of the…

Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall

February 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has ten new students as fellows this semester in his Mayor’s Fellows program. The fellowship, which provides both undergraduate and masters-level students the opportunity…

Five Points Association to Host Month Long Blood Drive

February 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 9, 2015) – In honor of the Five Points’ Centennial, the Five Points Association has teamed up with the American Red Cross to host a month long blood…

South Carolina Department of Revenue Reviewing Suspected Returns to Prevent Fraudulent Refunds

February 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is reviewing a significant number of 2014 income tax returns flagged as being potentially fraudulent. The review is directly related…

Partner Breon C. M. Walker Elected to the Board of Directors for the 701 Center for Contemporary Arts

February 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce Breon C. M. Walker has been elected to the Board of Directors for the 701 Center for Contemporary…

Law Enforcement Leaders Throw Support Behind Felix for Sheriff

February 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Ed Felix picked up endorsements from key law enforcement advocates in the race for Lexington County Sheriff. Doug Wright, Director of the National Criminal Enforcement Association (NCEA)…

Councilwoman Corley Graduates from Elected Officials Institute of Government

February 9, 2015

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce announced the graduation of Councilwoman Eva Corley from the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Elected Officials Institute of Government. The Institute is designed to give elected officials an overview…

Columbia Tennis Center to Offer After-school Tennis Program

February 9, 2015

The Columbia Tennis Center will host an after-school tennis program for children ages 7-14 beginning Tuesday, February 10 from 4-6 p.m. Participants will learn basic tennis skills in this 5-week…

Collins & Lacy Welcomes Meghan Hazelwood Hall

February 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Meghan Hazelwood Hall has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Hall is an associate practicing in retail and hospitality law. Hall’s experience includes serving as a prosecutor for…

Graham on Ukraine

February 9, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on President Obama’s reluctance to provide defensive weapons to Ukraine. “President Obama’s continual weakness in the face of…

Great marketing on a budget

February 9, 2015

By Ken Gasque   “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein.  Imagination is also the best way to differentiate your product or service if you combine it with some…

Share Your Heart this Valentine’s Day with a Child Battling Cancer

February 9, 2015

SC – For Valentine’s Day, Camp Happy Days will give every child battling cancer in each of South Carolina’s Children’s Hospital’s a special hand delivered Valentine’s Day present.  A gift…

Will Sherrod, CCIM, represented the Tenant, Edward Jones & Co., in the leasing of office space in Aiken, SC

February 9, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Will Sherrod, CCIM, represented Edward Jones & Co., in the leasing of a new branch office at 942 Milbrook Ave. in Aiken, South Carolina.…

Colliers International’s AgFirst Team receives the 2014 Management Services Award

February 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International South Carolina, and its affiliate, LCK, presented the 2014 Management Services Award to its AgFirst Team. This group of property management, project management and maintenance…

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Adopt-A-Highway

February 9, 2015

IRMO, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is actively involved in Adopt-A-Highway program in the Midlands. Through the Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Street programs, caring citizens take part in preserving…

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Adopt-A-Highway

February 9, 2015

IRMO, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is actively involved in Adopt-A-Highway program in the Midlands. Through the Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Street programs, caring citizens take part in preserving…

Haigler becomes a member at Sowell Gray

February 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nicolas L. Haigler, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC since 2007, has become the firm’s newest member. “Nick is a versatile and talented leader,…

Montgomery becomes a member at Sowell Gray

February 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Michael Montgomery, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC since 2008, has become the firm’s newest member. “Michael’s knowledge, capabilities and commitment to his profession…

Haigler becomes a member at Sowell Gray

February 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nicolas L. Haigler, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC since 2007, has become the firm’s newest member. “Nick is a versatile and talented leader,…

Montgomery becomes a member at Sowell Gray

February 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Michael Montgomery, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC since 2008, has become the firm’s newest member. “Michael’s knowledge, capabilities and commitment to his profession…

Half Price Admission at EdVenture

February 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank will host a half-price admission day at EdVenture Children’s Museum on Saturday, February 21. The public will receive half-price admission of $5.75 and children under one…

Colliers International recognizes Brokerage Associates for generating the largest and most referral transactions

February 5, 2015

February 5, 2015, Columbia, SC – Colliers International South Carolina announces the Colliers Brokerage Associates who generated the largest and most referral transactions in 2014. The first award, for Most Referrals Generated,…

Last Call to Magnify the Midlands: Nonprofit Enrollment for Midlands Gives, Presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation, Closes Feb. 15, 2015

February 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nonprofit organizations must register for the second annual Midlands Gives by Feb. 15, 2015 to participate in the 24-hour online giving campaign taking place on May 5, 2015,…

WKHS Counselor Receives Statewide Honor

February 5, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Palmetto State School Counselor Association (PSSCA) named White Knoll High Director of Counseling and Advisement Crissy Roddy the South Carolina High School Counselor of the Year.…

Toyota of Greer gives $20,000 to March of Dimes

February 5, 2015

GREER, SC – Toyota of Greer donated $20,000 to the 2015 March for Babies campaign at the annual kickoff luncheon. More than 150 people attended the event as Toyota of…

South Carolina business recruitment tops $5 billion for second year running

February 5, 2015

Commerce records 146 projects, 19,020 jobs recruited to state in 2014   COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina posted another solid business recruitment year in 2014, with capital investment recruited to…

Last Call to Magnify the Midlands: Nonprofit Enrollment for Midlands Gives, Presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation, Closes Feb. 15, 2015

February 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nonprofit organizations must register for the second annual Midlands Gives by Feb. 15, 2015 to participate in the 24-hour online giving campaign taking place on May 5, 2015,…

Crawford Strategy adds three undergraduate interns  

February 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, S.C. – February 4, 2015 – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand development, public relations, and digital media company, continues to provide a year-round internship program for current students and recent graduates…

LINKS Magazine Names The Cliffs Among 2015 Premier Properties

February 4, 2015

The Cliffs honored in the publication’s “The Best of the Best” category TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Cliffs has been selected as one of LINKS Magazine’s 2015 Premier Properties in…

Bob Coble Receives Martin Luther King Social Justice Award

February 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bob Coble, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has been honored with the 2015 Martin Luther King Social Justice Award for community service by the…

The Article 6 Marital Trust created under the Jerry Zucker Revocable Trust Purchases Shares of Nordex Explosives Ltd.

February 4, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Article 6 Marital Trust created under the First Amended and Restated Jerry Zucker Revocable Trust dated 4-2-07 (the “Trust“) announced that it has purchased 5,000 common shares of…

The Cliffs’ Wine Program Expands

February 4, 2015

Two Cliffs Culinary Team Members pass certification exams to become Sommeliers   TRAVELERS REST, SC – Two key members of The Cliffs’ food and beverage team have passed major certification…

Twin Rivers Capital Places Bridal Dress Pop-Up

February 4, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Phil Rose of Twin Rivers Capital, LLC represented the shop owner in placing Bridal Dress Pop-Up at 1604 Highway 17 N in Mt. Pleasant. The store, which…

Law enforcement officers form group to support Justin Britt for Sheriff

February 4, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – A group of law enforcement officers from Lexington County have formed new group to show their support for Justin Britt in the race for Sheriff. The group,…

Midlands Technical College’s White Presented with Order of the Palmetto

February 4, 2015

Dr. Marshall White, Jr., outgoing president of Midlands Technical College has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. The award is the state’s highest…

A brief statement from Chappell, Smith & Arden regarding the death of William Beau Busch

February 4, 2015

We are saddened at the tragic loss of our colleague, Beau Busch. Chappell, Smith & Arden is a close family where Beau served our clients for more than a decade.…

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Hitches Up With Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on March 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

February 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Get lost in an evening of boot-stomping, hand-clapping song and dance with the tenth installment of Harbison Theatre’s 2014-2015 Signature Series, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Sunday, March…

Edward Arron & Friends Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Part II of the 2015 Chamber Music Series

February 4, 2015

CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to bring Edward Arron & Friends to Camden for the second concert of the three-part Chamber Music Series…

Love Letters Starring Joy Claussen Scully and Camden Mayor, Tony Scully Slated for Friday, February 13 at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

February 4, 2015

CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is delighted to announce a benefit performance of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters starring Camden Mayor, Tony Scully and his…

Special Forces Association to help fund GEA Adventurers

February 4, 2015

Retired and former Army Green Berets from S.C. Assist in fighting childhood obesity  CAMDEN, SC – The S.C. Chapter of the Special Forces Association presented a check in the amount…

Haddon House Food Products Expanding Chester County Operations

February 4, 2015

Food Distributor Investing $4.6 Million to Expand and Create New Jobs CHESTER COUNTY, SC –  Haddon House Food Products, the largest privately-owned distributor, importer and exporter of specialty, natural, organic, ethnic…

Carolinas-Virginia MSDC Annual Meeting Honors Supplier Development Professionals and New Board of Directors

February 4, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC – A two-day annual meeting for the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council focused on the event theme—Elevating Our Brand—by unveiling a new logo and strategic plan for the…

Colliers International announces President’s Award recipient

February 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International South Carolina announced that the 2014 President’s Award was presented to Ron Anderson, Vice President of Research and Information Technology. The award, which Colliers has…

Columbia Market on the Road to Becoming a Retail Destination

February 4, 2015

Colliers International | South Carolina Q4-2014 Columbia Retail Market Report KEY TAKEAWAYS Overall market vacancy rate is trending downwards.  Average asking rental rates for anchor and junior anchor space increased,…

Richland County Council makes a R2 Connection

February 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Councilwoman Julie-Ann Dixon partnered with Richland School District Two to host the fourth annual R2 Connection Dinner this evening at the Richland School District Two Conference Center.…

S.C. Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2015 Semi-Finalists

February 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has named eight semifinalists for the inductee Class of 2015, as members move into their final round of voting.…

Edward Arron & Friends Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Part II of the 2015 Chamber Music Series

February 4, 2015

CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to bring Edward Arron & Friends to Camden for the second concert of the three-part Chamber Music Series…

Love Letters Starring Joy Claussen Scully and Camden Mayor, Tony Scully Slated for Friday, February 13 at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

February 4, 2015

CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is delighted to announce a benefit performance of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters starring Camden Mayor, Tony Scully and his…