Colliers International brokers three properties, totaling $12.9 million

December 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Sam Myers completed the sale of three industrial properties totaling nearly 840,000 square feet for $12.875 million. Reger…

Grinding of the Greens Christmas Tree Recycling

December 22, 2014

December 26, 2014 – January 8, 2015   Who:            Keep the Midlands Beautiful What:          Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling program. When:          Dec. 26, 2014 through Jan.8,…

Complete’s Moore named to SC PRSA board

December 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, S.C. –Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore has been named to the board of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s South Carolina chapter. Moore will serve in a…

Gov. Nikki Haley Announces First Department of Administration Director

December 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Marcia Adams, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Budget and Control Board, as the first Director of the South Carolina Department…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: November 2014

December 22, 2014

Number of Employed South Carolinians Hits Record High Labor Force Expands for Fifth Consecutive Month   SOUTH CAROLINA – The number of South Carolinians working reached a record high of…

Richland County’s Past and Recent History Highlighted in Booklets, Video

December 22, 2014

Richland County is releasing two publications and a video to culminate celebrations of the County’s 215th anniversary. One booklet, “A Brief History of Richland County,” gives a quick overview of the…

Inclement Weather Center In Need of Volunteers

December 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Inclement Weather Center is in need of help during the winter season. Volunteers are needed to help greet clients, handout blankets and sheets, help with registration and…

Brooke McAbee joins Colliers International as Marketing Coordinator

December 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announced the addition of Brooke McAbee as a Marketing Coordinator. McAbee will be responsible for web-based and electronic marketing, as well as providing administrative and…

Kessler named interim CEO of Providence Hospitals

December 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has announced Terrence P. Kessler as its new interim president and CEO as of Jan. 1, 2015. In this role, Kessler will provide direct oversight…

Record-Breaking Number of S. C. Counties Certified as Work Ready

December 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill and Lt. Gov.-Elect Henry McMaster announced today that nearly half of South Carolina’s counties are now certified as work ready, outpacing the nation…

Adams and Reese Makes $1,000 Holiday Donation to Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia

December 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Adams and Reese LLP donated $1,000 to Epworth Children’s Home through its 2014 charitable holiday card campaign of donating to organizations across the…

Engenius donated more than $50,000 in 2014

December 18, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Web marketing and design firm, Engenius, donated more than $50,000 in services to Upstate nonprofits in 2014. “As a firm, we have been very fortunate,” said Chris…

Scott and Company CPAs Promote Three Members of Tax Team

December 18, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – David Knobeloch has been promoted to Manager, and Stephen Hetherington and Ryan LaBrooy have been promoted to Senior Accountants in the Tax and Advisory Services Group at…

SC Treasurer’s Office Names Deputy State Treasurer

December 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Tonia Morris has joined the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer as Deputy State Treasurer. Morris will oversee the Investment, Debt, and Treasury Management functions. Morris…

Scott and Company CPAs Promote Three Members of Tax Team

December 18, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  David Knobeloch has been promoted to Manager, and Stephen Hetherington and Ryan LaBrooy have been promoted to Senior Accountants in the Tax and Advisory Services Group at…

SC Chamber of Commerce Names New President and CEO

December 18, 2014

Ted Pitts to take helm of state’s largest broad-based business organization COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Ted Pitts has been named president…

Kessler named interim CEO of Providence Hospitals

December 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has announced Terrence P. Kessler as its new interim president and CEO as of Jan. 1, 2015. In this role, Kessler will provide direct oversight…

SC Treasurer’s Office Names Deputy State Treasurer

December 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Tonia Morris has joined the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer as Deputy State Treasurer. Morris will oversee the Investment, Debt, and Treasury Management functions. Morris…

Scott and Company CPAs Promote Three Members of Tax Team

December 18, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  David Knobeloch has been promoted to Manager, and Stephen Hetherington and Ryan LaBrooy have been promoted to Senior Accountants in the Tax and Advisory Services Group at…

Statement from West Columbia Police Chief and Candidate for Lexington County Sheriff, Dennis Tyndall

December 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC “As the case of the former Sheriff of Lexington County goes to trial in January, it is my hope that the citizens of Lexington County can begin to…

Sheriff Lott, Sustainability Manager Cited for ‘Beautiful’ Contributions

December 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County’s contributions to a clean, green community were recognized during the Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) annual awards gala. The Midlands Green Awards are nominated by…

December’s Vista Nights Offers Carols and Shopping Deals

December 17, 2014

Shops and galleries in the Vista welcome shoppers and offer extended hours on the third Thursday of each month   COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based…

Avison Young Office Lease – 2680 Elms Plantation Blvd.

December 17, 2014

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gerry Schauer and Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, Expansion Office I, LLC, in the leasing of…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies

December 17, 2014

Five Companies Accepted into Program   SCRA Technology Ventures announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area companies GreenTex Solutions and Job Market Maker, and…

SCANA Announces Sale of Two Subsidiaries

December 17, 2014

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that it has signed agreements for the sale of Carolina Gas Transmission Corporation (CGT) and SCANA Communications, Inc. (SCI) to Dominion Resources,…

Twenty-nine Richland One Teachers Achieve National Board Certification, Renewal

December 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Twelve more Richland One teachers have earned the highest credential available in the teaching profession, while 17 other district teachers have renewed their National Board certification. Of…

Global Eco Adventures fighting childhood obesity

December 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Global Eco Adventures (GEA) is seeking sponsors for its Childhood Fitness through Environmental Training (CFET) program slated to begin in 2015. Aimed at fighting childhood obesity, the…

Midlands Technical College Foundation CEO Elected to National Board

December 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Tim Nelson, Midlands Technical College’s Associate Vice President for Advancement and CEO of the Midlands Technical College Foundation, has been elected to the board of the Council for…

American Heart Association and Providence Hospitals join forces to make the Midlands healthier and moving

December 17, 2014

Top-level sponsorship will help boost employee wellness, raise awareness of heart disease and stroke among Midlands area businesses   CAYCE, SC – Providence Hospital has signed on as the top-level…

SCPRSA names 2015 board of directors

December 17, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) announced its 2015 board of directors and assembly delegates. The board oversees the chapter’s professional…

WLTX in Columbia Wins Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award

December 17, 2014

MCLEAN, VA – Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced three of its broadcast stations have won Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, which recognize excellence in broadcast, digital and documentary journalism.…

Four Associates Join Nelson Mullins in Columbia

December 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Jonathan Knicely, Phillips McWilliams, Cashida Okeke, and Donna Tillis have joined the Columbia office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as associates. Cashida Okeke, Donna Tillis, Phillips McWilliams…

Container Volume Up 13 Percent at SC Ports Authority

December 17, 2014

Charleston benefiting from federal appropriations    CHARLESTON, SC- The SC Ports Authority announced another month of double-digit container growth, with fiscal year-to-date volumes up 13 percent year over year. The Port…

UofSC economists release 2015 forecast: SC’s steady economic growth to continue

December 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto State can expect the consistent positive growth seen across most industries and regions in 2014 to continue into 2015, say University of South Carolina economists…

District Five names new director of technology

December 16, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named long-time school technology leader Don Earle its new director of technology. Earle is currently director of information technology operations in Richland…

Dixon Hughes Goodman Director Honored with Women To Watch Award

December 16, 2014

Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CDFA and director at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP was recently honored at the 2014 Women in Leadership Conference in Columbia, S.C. Out of the 6500+ Certified Public…

Woodlands at Furman gives more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill

December 16, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman’s Festival of Trees raised more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill Children’s Home this holiday season. The gift to the Children’s Home included a…

Harvest Hope Food Bank Receives $75K Walmart Grant

December 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $75,000 grant from Walmart to assist with providing hunger relief to area families in need. This grant will greatly help several regions…

Google Releases 14th Annual Year in Search

December 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – This morning, Google released its 14th annual Year in Search–an in-depth look at the stories, people, and topics that captured the world’s attention this year. Our 2014 Year…

Spirit Communications to acquire South Carolina-based SCANA Communications, Inc.

December 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications announced the acquisition of SCANA Communications, Inc. (“SCI”), including its interest in FRC, LLC, (“FRC”) a fiber network joint venture between SCI and Spirit Communications.…

Callison Tighe makes $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope

December 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe has continued its commitment to feeding the Midlands with a $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope Food Bank that will help numerous families during the holiday…

Dixon Hughes Goodman Director Honored with Women To Watch Award

December 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CDFA and director at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP was recently honored at the 2014 Women in Leadership Conference in Columbia, S.C. Out of the…

Harvest Hope Food Bank Receives $75K Walmart Grant

December 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $75,000 grant from Walmart to assist with providing hunger relief to area families in need. This grant will greatly help several regions…

Continuing Education Division Offers Course for New SHRM and Certifications

December 15, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development (TTC) is offering a new training program for human resource (HR) professionals to gain the new SHRM-CPTM…

Dixon Hughes Goodman Director Honored with Women To Watch Award

December 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CDFA and director at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP was recently honored at the 2014 Women in Leadership Conference in Columbia, S.C. Out of the…

Callison Tighe makes $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope

December 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe has continued its commitment to feeding the Midlands with a $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope Food Bank that will help numerous families during the holiday…

South Carolina REALTORS® Release November Market Numbers

December 15, 2014

CoOLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its November 2014 statewide housing market reports. With virtually no inflation, interest rates will likely remain low for most of 2015. Construction…

Graham Lands Prestigious Committee Slots

December 15, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that he has been appointed to continue his service on four powerful committees in the new Republican-controlled Senate which will…

Cindy MacAulay Honored with Women To Watch Award

December 15, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CDFA and director at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP was recently honored at the 2014 Women in Leadership Conference in Columbia, S.C. Out of the…

Flight School of Greenville Opens

December 15, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – “Explaining what makes an airplane fly, what the flight controls do and going over a pre-flight inspection, while your new student eagerly awaits their chance behind the…