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…

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…