Two Richland County Residents Plead Guilty To Unemployment Insurance Fraud

September 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) today announced that two Richland County residents entered guilty pleas to unemployment…

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UCI Medical Affiliates Names Senior VP of Center Operations

September 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Mike Mayden has been hired as senior vice president of center operations for UCI Medical Affiliates, headquartered in Columbia. The company employs more than 1,000 people in…

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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Awarded $330,000 NIH Grant

September 2, 2014

CLINTON, SC – Presbyterian College is proud to announce that PC School of Pharmacy (PCSP) Associate Professor and Director of Research Dr. Edgar Alfonso Romero-Sandoval has been awarded a R15…

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Parker Poe Assists Viva Recycling of South Carolina in Anderson Expansion

September 2, 2014

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Parker Poe has again helped Viva Recycling of South Carolina enhance its ability to create jobs and recycled products from millions of used tires a year.…

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Advertisement of Vacancies on the Riverbanks Park Commission

September 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy on the Riverbanks Park Commission. The purpose of this commission is to establish and operate…

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Grant To Fund After School, Summer Camp Programs At Joseph Keels Elementary School

September 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Joseph Keels Elementary School for Entrepreneurial Leadership is the recipient of a grant that will provide up to $200,000 annually for up to four years. Richland School…

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Business Leaders Gather To Urge Support For Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank

September 1, 2014

Bank critical to economic development, jobs ROCK HILL, SC – Business leaders from GE, Morrison Textile Machinery, Honeywell and Boeing joined the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, York County Regional Chamber…

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Celebrating 30th Year, Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $158,020 in Scholarships to South Carolina Students

September 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…

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Pope Zeigler Partner Margaret Pope Appointed to Board of The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation

September 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Margaret Pope, public finance attorney and partner with Pope Zeigler, has been appointed to the board of directors of The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation. Founded in 1990,…

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Coldwell Banker United Realtors® Welcome New BIC, Lexington Office

September 1, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC –   Coldwell Banker United, Realtors is pleased to welcome Shane Russell as the new Broker In Charge of the Lexington, SC office, The former BIC, JuJu Fogle retired…

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IT Provider EDTS Expands Team With Three New Professionals

August 29, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  Building on its recent ranking as one of North America’s Top 100 managed IT service providers, rapidly growing IT firm EDTS is further expanding its talent pool…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Facilitates The Lease of GOP Campaign Office Space

August 29, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin and William Mills of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, SC Republican Party Victory 2014, in the lease of a campaign office at Charleston…

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Coker Once Again Named Best in the Southeast by The Princeton Review

August 29, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC –  For the 10th consecutive year, Coker College has been named a Best College in the Southeast by nationally known education services company The Princeton Review. Coker was one…

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Colliers International – MY 2014 Columbia Parking Report

August 29, 2014

Available Parking Supply Declines But Is Sufficient for CBD Growth Click the link to download the complete report: Colliers International | South Carolina | MY 2014 Columbia Parking Report >    The vacancy…

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Mount Pleasant student earns full scholarship to New Hampshire boarding school

August 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Edward “Sean” Lee of Mount Pleasant has been awarded tuition to a prestigious New Hampshire boarding school through a new scholarship program open to South Carolina students.…

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Darlington Marathon Participant Robbie Mclendon To Achieve His Ultimate Goal On August 29

August 29, 2014

3,650 Straight Days!  Bishopville, S.C. resident has averaged 8.38 miles per day running for 10 straight years DARLINGTON, SC  – For most people, the idea of running every day for 10 straight…

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Local Initiative Teaches Teens to Challenge Racial Stereotypes Through Visual Storytelling

August 29, 2014

The #NoFilter Project Encourages Empowerment Art In Traditional and Emerging Media COLUMBIA, SC – The #NoFilter Project and Reel2Real Productions are launching a three week youth workshop on the fundamentals of…

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Dr. Perry Halushka, Dean Emeritus MUSC, to Deliver GSSM Convocation Address

August 29, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Dr. Perry Halushka, Distinguished University Professor and Dean Emeritus, College of Graduate Studies, MUSC,…

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ERG Provides Small to Midsize Businesses Ability to Grow

August 28, 2014

Payroll & HR Support Services Firm Provides Growth Tools for Business Owners   COLUMBIA, SC – The Executive Resource Group (ERG) is a new HR support services provider based in…

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Charles and Jean Simmons Plaque added to NOH Wall of Honor

August 28, 2014

NEWBERRY, SC – Long time Newberry Opera House supporters Charles and Jean Simmons pictured in front of the plaque inscribed in their honor at the Newberry Opera House. Mr. Simmons…

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First Bancorp Announces Consolidation of Ten Branches

August 28, 2014

SOUTHERN PINES, NC – First Bancorp (FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, announced today the closure and consolidation of ten of its branches across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia (The specific branches are listed…

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Moore School ranked No. 12 in U.S. for supply chain and operations management

August 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Students studying global supply chain and operations management at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina have much to be excited about…

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Innovative Veteran Educator Wins Pillar Award

August 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Donna Teuber, team leader for Technology Integration in Richland School District Two, is the recipient of the 2014 Pillar of Leadership in Technology Award. She and other…

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45 Members of the Air Force Chaplain Corp College Help Harvest Hope Food Bank

August 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank would like to thank 45 members of the Air Force Chaplain Corp College who came in this afternoon to volunteer at our Shop…

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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities Reveals “Main Street Capital” Loan Program

August 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – At a press conference, held today at Bourbon Columbia, the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities revealed their new business loan program called “Main Street Capital…Creating…

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Columbia area visual communications firm changes name to Image360

August 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Signs Now Columbia has changed its name to Image360 – Columbia Central, announced owner Martin Izett. With the new name comes a fresh approach to professional graphic…

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USC Darla Moore School of Business

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Media were invited for a tour of the beautiful new USC Darla Moore School of Business.  The new building is on track to become the the largest LEED…

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Infinity Capital Partners Opens its Doors in Myrtle Beach

August 27, 2014

MYRTLE BEACH, SC -Infinity Capital Partners, LLC, composed of a group of highly experienced and seasoned, certified financial professionals, has opened its doors in Myrtle Beach to serve the financial needs…

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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities Reveals “Main Street Capital” Loan Program

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – At a press conference, held today at Bourbon Columbia, the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities revealed their new business loan program called “Main Street Capital…Creating…

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45 Members of the Air Force Chaplain Corp College Help Harvest Hope Food Bank

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank would like to thank 45 members of the Air Force Chaplain Corp College who came in this afternoon to volunteer at our Shop…

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Columbia area visual communications firm changes name to Image360

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Signs Now Columbia has changed its name to Image360 – Columbia Central, announced owner Martin Izett. With the new name comes a fresh approach to professional graphic…

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U.S. Chamber: South Carolina Businesses Rely on the Export-Import Bank

August 27, 2014

By Stefanie Holland U.S. Chamber’s Director of International Policy There’s a little-known agency that’s helped South Carolina in a big way. It has created jobs, supported the economy, and enabled…

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A3 Communications Recognized As an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company

August 27, 2014

Records Three-year Sales Growth of 297 percent COLUMBIA, SC –  Inc. magazine recently recognized A3 Communications, Inc., a progressive information technology, communication and physical security service provider, as number 1,435 on…

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Center for Advanced Technical Studies kicks off second year of Saturdays @ The Center cooking classes

August 27, 2014

IRMO, SC – Just when you thought it was safe to hang up the grilling tools, culinary officials at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies will kick off a second…

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District Five elementary school teacher publishes book

August 27, 2014

IRMO, SC – Romana Gould knows people can learn a lot about life by watching cats – so much so that she published a 44-page book on the subject. Book…

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South Carolina State Museum Launches First Citizens First Sunday on Sept. 7

August 27, 2014

  General admission to the museum is $1 the first Sunday of every month   COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce a generous donation from First Citizens…

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Municipal Association of SC Rolls Out Expanded On-Demand Training for Elected Officials

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Getting a new job typically means getting trained on the specifics of that job. But when someone is elected to a local office, such as mayor or…

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Mayor Benjamin releases statement on Ethics Commission ruling

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in response to the South Carolina State Ethics Commission’s unanimous ruling that Mayor Benjamin was correct to not…

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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Names New Director of Marketing

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Janie Langdale as the new Director of Marketing. In this role, Langdale will help develop and implement strategic public relations and marketing…

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IT Provider EDTS Expands Team With Three New Professionals

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Building on its recent ranking as one of North America’s Top 100 managed IT service providers, rapidly growing IT firm EDTS is further expanding its talent pool…

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Columbia Office Welcomes New Intern Architect

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – LS3P’s Columbia office is pleased to welcome Bria Prioleau, who joins the firm as Intern Architect. Prioleau, a recent graduate of Clemson University’s Bachelor of Arts in…

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Ruhlamat America Inc. Establishes U.S. Operations In Greenville County

August 27, 2014

Investment Expected To Create 35 New Jobs   COLUMBIA, SC – ruhlamat America Inc., a designer and manufacturer of top tier customized automation equipment intent on accelerating its growth in North…

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence

August 27, 2014

Recognised as a Top Performing extended stay hotel as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site   COLUMBIA, SC – The Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC announced that…

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Flock and Rally Wins Palmetto Award of Excellence from International Association of Business Communicators SC Chapter

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/SC) has honored Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South with a…

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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of Parking Lot at 61 Gadsden Street, Charleston

August 27, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Principal and Broker-in-Charge with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently brokered the sale of 61 Gadsden Street in downtown Charleston, SC. The property, currently used…

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Wells Fargo Names Rick Redden Lead Region President for the Carolinas

August 27, 2014

Veteran business, community leader assumes responsibility for 5,100 team members, 460 stores across North Carolina and South Carolina   CHARLOTTE, NC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named…

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Arlene Davis Joins Palmetto Health Foundation

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health Foundation is pleased to announce Arlene Davis has been named administrative/volunteer assistant on the Public Relations team at Palmetto Health Foundation. Davis was most recently an administrative…

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

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. J. Victor McGuire as the mentoring organization’s President and…

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Auditions Announced for Teen Production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

August 27, 2014

CAMDEN, SC – Auditions for an exciting Teen Production at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) are fast approaching! William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been chosen as…

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Flock and Rally Wins Palmetto Award of Excellence from International Association of Business Communicators SC Chapter

August 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/SC) has honored Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South with a…

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