Richard Smith Earns Prestigious “Preserving The Trust” Award From Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

November 2, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Richard Smith of College Station, Texas, owner of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS with 4 offices in the Charleston area, has received the prestigious Coldwell Banker® “Preserving the…

Richard Smith Earns Prestigious “Preserving The Trust” Award From Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

November 2, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Richard Smith of College Station, Texas, owner of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS with 4 offices in the Charleston area, has received the prestigious Coldwell Banker® “Preserving the…

Eckstrom Releases State Travel Report for Fiscal 2014

November 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has released the latest State Travel Report giving details of amounts spent on travel by every state agency for the fiscal year that…

Eckstrom Releases State Travel Report for Fiscal 2014

November 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has released the latest State Travel Report giving details of amounts spent on travel by every state agency for the fiscal year that…

Colliers International brokers the sale of Former Edwin Watts Golf Center on Harbison Blvd. in Columbia

November 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – Colliers International’s Tripp Bradley brokered the sale of former Edwin Watts Golf Center located at 189 Harbison Boulevard in Columbia, South Carolina. Bradley represented the purchaser, MPG Two…

Senators Graham and Scott Convince Coast Guard to Delay Closure of the Air Facility Charleston

November 1, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Working together to prevent the closure of the Air Facility Charleston, South Carolina’s United States Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott today announced that Admiral Paul Zukunft, the…

Senators Graham and Scott Convince Coast Guard to Delay Closure of the Air Facility Charleston

November 1, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Working together to prevent the closure of the Air Facility Charleston, South Carolina’s United States Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott today announced that Admiral Paul Zukunft, the…

City Manager Teresa Wilson Inducted into the 2014 Women’s Hall of Fame by SESBM

November 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – City Manager Teresa Wilson was inducted into the 2014 Women’s Hall of Fame by Southeast Small Business Magazine today at its Second Annual Women of Influence Breakfast. SESBM…

Clemson-SCRA Collaboration To Connect Innovation Centers Statewide

November 1, 2014

CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University and SCRA have announced a new collaboration that will virtually connect innovation centers across the state, with SCRA becoming the first South Carolina Founding Innovation…

Clemson-SCRA Collaboration To Connect Innovation Centers Statewide

November 1, 2014

CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University and SCRA have announced a new collaboration that will virtually connect innovation centers across the state, with SCRA becoming the first South Carolina Founding Innovation…

Emerald Circle Founders Celebrated in Lexington County

November 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Founders of The Emerald Circle, a newly launched women’s-giving group supporting Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands, received their membership scarves during a recent celebration…

Palmetto Trust Announces Five for the Future Program

November 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, the only statewide organization dedicated to preserving and protecting historic structures in South Carolina, has launched a new membership program called Five…

Palmetto Trust Announces Five for the Future Program

November 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, the only statewide organization dedicated to preserving and protecting historic structures in South Carolina, has launched a new membership program called Five…

Midlands Medical Community Braces For Next Round of HIPAA Compliance Challenges

November 1, 2014

IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade Issues an Alert about Possible Legal Repercussions related to HIPAA Standards Noncompliance Issues as Microsoft Discontinues Tech Support for Windows Server 2003   COLUMBIA, SC –…

Colliers International Completes the Sale of 1556 Main Street in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina

November 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Henry Roe represented the owner in the sale of 1556 Main Street, a 31,000 square foot building located on the corner of Main Street and…

Sonoco Completes Acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group

November 1, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG), Europe’s leading provider of composite…

Midlands Medical Community Braces For Next Round of HIPAA Compliance Challenges

November 1, 2014

IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade Issues an Alert about Possible Legal Repercussions related to HIPAA Standards Noncompliance Issues as Microsoft Discontinues Tech Support for Windows Server 2003   COLUMBIA, SC –…

District Five school awarded $45,000 in technology grants

October 30, 2014

IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland District Five school is one of only two nationwide awarded $45,000 in grants to help increase the use of advanced technology in classrooms. Irmo Middle…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Promotes Tamara Peterson to Program Director

October 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently announced the development of a Kinship Care Initiative in South Carolina and released a Research Mini-Brief to the…

Lewis, Babcock & Griffin Names New Partner and Opens Charleston, South Carolina Office

October 30, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Lewis, Babcock & Griffin LLP announces the expansion of its law practice with the addition of partner Badge Humphries and the opening of an office in the Charleston…

Lewis, Babcock & Griffin Names New Partner and Opens Charleston, South Carolina Office

October 30, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Lewis, Babcock & Griffin LLP announces the expansion of its law practice with the addition of partner Badge Humphries and the opening of an office in the Charleston…

All Star Pizza Company and Italian Restaurant and SC Lions Foundation Join Together to Give the Gift of Vision and Hearing

October 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Beginning November 1 and running through December 31, 2014, All-Star Pizza Company and Italian Restaurant, located at 2001 Augusta Highway, Lexington, will be partnering with the SC…

Upstate Corporate Leaders Support the American Heart Association at Annual Executive Breakfast

October 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Company Leaders from over 30 companies across the Upstate attended the American Heart Association’s annual Executive Breakfast, on October 29, to kick off the 2015 Upstate Heart Walk.…

Phillips Staffing CEO Named to South Carolina Chamber Board of Directors

October 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has named Blanton Phillips, President and CEO of Phillips Staffing, to its 2014-2015 Board of Directors. With ten offices spanning the…

Phillips Staffing CEO Named to South Carolina Chamber Board of Directors

October 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has named Blanton Phillips, President and CEO of Phillips Staffing, to its 2014-2015 Board of Directors. With ten offices spanning the…

Trustus Theatre Announces New Staff and Board Members

October 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Trustus Theatre recently added three new staff positions. Debbie Cohn has been hired as Director of Development to help launch The Trustus Preservation Society capital campaign.  Cohn, a…

Phillips Staffing CEO Named to South Carolina Chamber Board of Directors

October 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has named Blanton Phillips, President and CEO of Phillips Staffing, to its 2014-2015 Board of Directors. With ten offices spanning the…

Santee Cooper Regional Water System Turns 20

October 29, 2014

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Tri-county officials joined Santee Cooper today to toast the 20th anniversary of the Santee Cooper Regional Water System with a ceremony at its water treatment plant…

Operation Palmetto Employment Recognizes Three Palmetto Military Employers

October 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Three South Carolina employers were recently recognized for their ongoing commitment to hire and retain military employees: Savannah River Remediation, Verizon Wireless and CB&I. Operation Palmetto Employment…

Operation Palmetto Employment Recognizes Three Palmetto Military Employers

October 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Three South Carolina employers were recently recognized for their ongoing commitment to hire and retain military employees: Savannah River Remediation, Verizon Wireless and CB&I. Operation Palmetto Employment…

Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders

October 29, 2014

CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.795 per share, payable on Dec. 16, 2014, to shareholders of record at the…

South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $1.00 per share

October 29, 2014

Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend   COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2014—South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and…

South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $1.00 per share

October 29, 2014

Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend   COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2014—South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and…

Senator Nikki Setzler Recognized as Legislator of the Year by the YMCA

October 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Leaders from the YMCA of the USA and Ys across the state of South Carolina gathered in Columbia, S.C. on Oct. 21, 2014 for the 6th annual SC Alliance…

Let’s Move! Columbia Branding and Marketing Featured in National Publication

October 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia was recognized by the National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (NLC) for its marketing and branding of Let’s Move! Columbia…

Elliott Davis and Decosimo Combine to Create Leading Regional Accounting and Advisory Firm

October 29, 2014

Combined firm ranks among top 5 in Southeast with 800+ professionals across seven states GREENVILLE, SC –  Elliott Davis and Decosimo, two of the leading accounting firms headquartered in the Southeast,…

Elliott Davis and Decosimo Combine to Create Leading Regional Accounting and Advisory Firm

October 29, 2014

Combined firm ranks among top 5 in Southeast with 800+ professionals across seven states GREENVILLE, SC –  Elliott Davis and Decosimo, two of the leading accounting firms headquartered in the Southeast,…

District Five students recognized for artworks

October 29, 2014

IRMO, SC – Top student artwork was recognized during an Oct. 27 Lexington-Richland District Five School Board meeting as part of the district’s annual Superintendent’s Choice Awards.Each year, students district-wide…

Southern Connector posts significant traffic, revenue gains in third quarter

October 29, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Officials with the Southern Connector released data today showing traffic on the 16-mile toll road spanning Greenville County increased 9 percent in the third quarter of 2014…

Southern Connector posts significant traffic, revenue gains in third quarter

October 29, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Officials with the Southern Connector released data today showing traffic on the 16-mile toll road spanning Greenville County increased 9 percent in the third quarter of 2014…

BI-LO Raises over $100,000 for the American Heart Association

October 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – On October 29, the American Heart Association proudly recognized BI-LO for contributing over $100,000 cumulatively in the Midlands since 2011. The funds were raised through the company’s…

Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. Establishes Berkeley County Facility

October 29, 2014

Worldwide Distributor Of Synthetic Rubber, Carbon Black And Process Oils Investing $3.2 Million In Berkeley County COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company specializing in the distribution of synthetic rubber, carbon black…

Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. Establishes Berkeley County Facility

October 29, 2014

Worldwide Distributor Of Synthetic Rubber, Carbon Black And Process Oils Investing $3.2 Million In Berkeley County COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company specializing in the distribution of synthetic rubber, carbon black…

National Motorcycle Ride Honors Fallen Soldiers and Raises Money for Families

October 29, 2014

U.S. Army Special Forces soldier is riding from CA to Fort Bragg, N.C. – attending event in S.C. and – raising funds for families of fallen heroes CAMDEN, SC – The…

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums

October 29, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums

October 29, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…

Lexington One teachers receive Palmetto Teacher of Excellence awards

October 29, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC — The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies presented Palmetto Teacher of Excellence Awards to three Lexington One teachers. Lexington High’s Jennifer Garrick, Meadow Glen Middle’s Albert…

Lexington One Educational Foundation holds Circle of Friends drop-in

October 29, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation held its third annual Circle of Friends drop-in at the University of South Carolina baseball stadium, Carolina Stadium, on…

IT Firm EDTS Adds Scott Shearouse as Sales Manager

October 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Southeastern sales executive Scott Shearouse has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as…

Lexington One Educational Foundation holds Circle of Friends drop-in

October 29, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation held its third annual Circle of Friends drop-in at the University of South Carolina baseball stadium, Carolina Stadium, on…