Brittany Williams Achieves Certified Professional Services Marketer Designation

October 20, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – Brittany Williams, Client Liaison – Marketing & Communications, for Mead & Hunt, earned the designation of Certified Professional Services Marketer in October 2014. She is among a growing…

René Josey Elected to ABOTA

October 20, 2014

FLORENCE, SC – The firm of Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that J. Rene Josey has been approved for membership by the National Board of Directors of the…

René Josey Elected to ABOTA

October 20, 2014

FLORENCE, SC – The firm of Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that J. Rene Josey has been approved for membership by the National Board of Directors of the…

Brittany Williams Achieves Certified Professional Services Marketer Designation

October 20, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – Brittany Williams, Client Liaison – Marketing & Communications, for Mead & Hunt, earned the designation of Certified Professional Services Marketer in October 2014. She is among a growing…

Retired Educators Win National Award for Community Service to Local Youth

October 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Retirement has not stopped educators in South Carolina from enhancing the lives of youth and the broader community. The South Carolina Education Association-Retired (SCEA-R) has won the 2014…

SCSBA names Teri Gilstrap a Champion for Public Education

October 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) has honored Teri Gilstrap with its Champions for Public Education award. SCSBA Executive Director Paul Krohne presented the association’s award…

Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club donates to Snack Pack Program

October 20, 2014

Sustaining growing minds in need. With the Snack Pack Program, no District 5 child has to go hungry. With a donation made by Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club hundreds of students…

Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club donates to Snack Pack Program

October 20, 2014

Sustaining growing minds in need. With the Snack Pack Program, no District 5 child has to go hungry. With a donation made by Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club hundreds of students…

Colliers International breaks 10 million Square Feet Mark in Property Management

October 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International has expanded its South Carolina property management portfolio with the addition of numerous properties in the third quarter. The property management portfolio now exceeds 10.6…

Colliers International breaks 10 million Square Feet Mark in Property Management

October 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International has expanded its South Carolina property management portfolio with the addition of numerous properties in the third quarter. The property management portfolio now exceeds 10.6…

Richland County Councilwoman leads the South Carolina Association of Counties County Council Coalition

October 19, 2014

Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson voted in as the new County Council Coalition President COLUMBIA, SC – During today’s South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) Fall Meeting, Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson was voted…

New WorkSC Website Launched

October 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website WorkSC.org. The new site has an easy-to-navigate menu bar and provides…

Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Foundation Announces 2015 Board Openings

October 19, 2014

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Foundation (KCSF) Board of Directors will have open seats in 2015 and the public is invited to apply if interested in serving…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces STTR Match

October 19, 2014

Greenville-based NUBAD Receives Small Business Technology Transfer Match   GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced that Client Company NUBAD has received Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) matching funds from…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces STTR Match

October 19, 2014

Greenville-based NUBAD Receives Small Business Technology Transfer Match   GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced that Client Company NUBAD has received Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) matching funds from…

PES teacher receives state and regional recognition

October 19, 2014

PELION, SC – The Southeastern Section of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) named Pelion Elementary School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teacher Lisha Hylton the 2014 Outstanding…

Rox Pollard named Colliers International Vice Chair for Retail Services | USA

October 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Rox Pollard has been named as the Colliers International Vice Chair for Retail Services | USA. Rox previously served on the Colliers International USA Retail…

Rox Pollard named Colliers International Vice Chair for Retail Services | USA

October 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Rox Pollard has been named as the Colliers International Vice Chair for Retail Services | USA. Rox previously served on the Colliers International USA Retail…

District Five student-athlete named finalist for Mr. Football award

October 19, 2014

IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School running back Matt Colburn is one of five finalists for this year’s South Carolina Mr. Football award. Colburn, who has committed to the…

Stanco Metal Products, Inc. Expanding Anderson County Operations

October 19, 2014

$5.9 Million Investment To Result In 10 New Jobs   ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – A family-owned provider of metal fabrication services is expanding its South Carolina operations with the acquisition…

Stanco Metal Products, Inc. Expanding Anderson County Operations

October 19, 2014

$5.9 Million Investment To Result In 10 New Jobs   ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – A family-owned provider of metal fabrication services is expanding its South Carolina operations with the acquisition…

Santee Cooper Board Authorizes Rate Study

October 19, 2014

MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized management to study the utility’s current electric rates and whether the rates will support future expenses, in particular…

Santee Cooper Board Authorizes Rate Study

October 19, 2014

MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized management to study the utility’s current electric rates and whether the rates will support future expenses, in particular…

Senator Tim Scott: We Need a Temporary Travel Ban From Ebola-Stricken Nations

October 19, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement regarding travel restrictions from Ebola-stricken nations in West Africa. Senator Scott is a member of both the Senate Commerce,…

Senator Tim Scott: We Need a Temporary Travel Ban From Ebola-Stricken Nations

October 19, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement regarding travel restrictions from Ebola-stricken nations in West Africa. Senator Scott is a member of both the Senate Commerce,…

Adams and Reese Columbia Office Holds Pro Bono-Thon to Benefit South Carolina Bar

October 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Adams and Reese Columbia office held its first ever “Pro Bono-thon” in conjunction with the South Carolina Bar and University of South Carolina School of Law…

Engenius adds new account executive

October 17, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius, a local web development and marketing firm, has added Tyler Batts as the firm’s newest account executive. A native of Easley, Batts is a graduate of…

CresCom Bank Spreads Goodwill, Donates $10,000 to Water Missions International

October 17, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – This October, CresCom Bank donated $10,000 to Water Missions International, a nonprofit Christian engineering organization that provides sustainable safe water and sanitation solutions for people in developing countries. The…

Sigmatex Selects South Carolina For Its Fifth Manufacturing Facility, To Create 50 Jobs

October 16, 2014

Initial $12 Million Investment To Establish Orangeburg County Operations COLUMBIA, SC – Sigmatex, a world leader in the manufacturing of carbon fiber textiles has selected Matthews Industrial Park in Orangeburg…

Sigmatex Selects South Carolina For Its Fifth Manufacturing Facility, To Create 50 Jobs

October 16, 2014

Initial $12 Million Investment To Establish Orangeburg County Operations   COLUMBIA, SC – Sigmatex, a world leader in the manufacturing of carbon fiber textiles has selected Matthews Industrial Park in…

Landmark Builders announces official Topping Out in Myrtle Beach

October 16, 2014

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Landmark Builders is pleased to announce the official topping out of the Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  The 24-story resort is the…

Landmark Builders announces official Topping Out in Myrtle Beach

October 16, 2014

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Landmark Builders is pleased to announce the official topping out of the Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  The 24-story resort is the…

Owner of Greenville-based Architect Firm is Chair of IFRAA

October 16, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Good City Architects (GCA), an architecture and interior design firm in Greenville, SC, is pleased to announce its founder, Ron Geyer, as the Chair of the Interfaith Forum…

Votes Now Being Accepted For 2014 Hope Award

October 16, 2014

ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group announced today that votes are now being accepted from the public for the ninth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion. WORLD has long been a…

Erskine Celebrates 175th Anniversary with ErskineFest

October 16, 2014

DUE WEST, SC – Erskine College will be celebrating the 175th anniversary of its founding with ErskineFest, a festival, homecoming and family celebration, which will honor Erskine’s remarkable history, intellectual…

Amazon Creating 80,000 Seasonal Jobs at its Growing Network of U.S. Fulfillment and Sortation Centers

October 16, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced it is creating 80,000 seasonal positions across its U.S. network of fulfillment and sortation centers this holiday season in order to meet…

Cayce Mayor Named Among Top Women of Influence

October 15, 2014

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce is thrilled to recognize Mayor Elise Partin for being selected as one of The Southeast Small Business Magazine’s (SESBM) “Top Women of Influence” for 2014. The Women of…

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces New Position Appointments

October 15, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recent hiring of two professionals, Abigail Showalter as Events Coordinator and Jeff Aysse as Business Development Executive. Abigail…

New Program Coordinator to Lead Women in Philanthropy

October 15, 2014

Paula Thayer named program coordinator for Women in Philanthropy in the Midlands   COLUMBIA, SC – Women in Philanthropy, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children…

More Time to Name Our Team

October 15, 2014

New Professional Baseball Team in Columbia Extends Contest COLUMBIA, SC – As a result of a tremendous response so far, Columbia’s new professional baseball team is extending the Name Our…

SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers

October 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…

SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers

October 15, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…

Carolina Motorsports Park Seeking New Ownership

October 15, 2014

KERSHAW, SC – Owners of Carolina Motorsports Park, the only purpose-built road racing facility in the Carolinas, today announced they are seeking a new owner. Located in Kershaw, S.C., approximately…

Callison Tighe attorneys named to Legal Elite of the Midlands

October 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Eleven Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys across a wide range of practice areas have been selected for the Columbia Business Monthly’s 2014 Legal Elite of the Midlands.…

SCANA Corporation Vice President, Sam Dozier to Chair 2015 Midlands Heart Walk

October 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Samuel L. (Sam) Dozier, Vice President, SCE&G Customer Service for SCANA Corporation, has been named the 2015 Midlands Heart Walk Chair. The event will take place on…

Walter George Elected Vice Chair of the Coker College Board of Trustees

October 15, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Walter George has been elected Vice Chair of the Coker College Board of Trustees.“Coker College is extremely fortunate to have an individual with Walt George’s expertise stepping up…

Chris Ford Joins Coker College Board of Trustees

October 15, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Chris Ford, an agency owner with State Farm Insurance, has been elected to the Coker College Board of Trustees.“We are pleased to welcome Chris to the Board,” said…

Clint Collins Selected to Lead First Citizens’ Branch in Town of North

October 15, 2014

ORANGEBURG, SC – First Citizens announced that Clint Collins has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager and Assistant Vice President for the bank’s North office, located at 4557…

Coker College Continues to Break Enrollment Records

October 15, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has continued a streak of record-breaking enrollment growth with its most recent class of incoming students. “It is encouraging, as we continue to expand our…

Wyman-Gordon To Establish Dillon County Manufacturing Plant, Create 400 Jobs

October 15, 2014

Investment To Support Aerospace And Power Generation Sectors COLUMBIA, SC – Wyman-Gordon, a manufacturer of large titanium and super alloy forgings for the aerospace and power generation markets, will establish its…