BNTD attorney Nichols honored with Matthew J. Perry Public Service Award

September 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) honored John Shannon Nichols of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson, Delgado (BNTD) with its Matthew J. Perry Public Service Award at its…

One Million Cups Columbia Hosts Smart Phone Medic

September 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – 1MC Columbia hosted company founders, Cubby Culbertson, Robby Reaser, and Demetrial O’Neal to share what they’ve learned in transitioning from a startup to growth and expansion in…

Phillips Staffing Promotes Howard, Schenck to Branch Managers

September 10, 2014

SOUTH CAROLINA –  Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has promoted Tracy Howard to Branch Manager of the firm’s Seneca, SC…

Riggs Partners Selects Eight Nonprofits for 17th Annual CreateAthon

September 10, 2014

24-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Scheduled for October 23-24   COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners…

Bobbitt to Donate Construction Services for Homeless Families

September 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is combining forces with The Boudreaux Group to build a new community building for Family Shelter, the Midland’s only emergency shelter for homeless parents…

Hampton Avenue bridge a key to community

September 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  About 25 supporters of the Citizens for a Better Greenville gathered at the site of the former Hampton Avenue bridge Tuesday to rally people to vote yes…

Mobile Visual Communications Makes Marketing Sense

September 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Clutter. That’s the marketing term for the cacophony of promotional messages that assail consumer’s senses through a variety of portals each day. And unfortunately for businesses, consumers are…

2014 Annual Literacy Leaders Award Winners

September 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Annual Literacy Leaders Awards were presented by the USC School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) on September 9, 2014 to individuals and/or groups that have had a…

TorqTek Design And Manufacturing Expanding Charleston County Facility

September 9, 2014

$12 Million Investment By Automotive Supplier To Create 50 New Jobs   CHARLESTON, SC – TorqTek Design and Manufacturing, LLC, a supplier of timing gears to automotive manufacturers, is expanding…

Columbia Chamber Welcomes New Director of Marketing and Communications

September 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC -The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Anna Burns as Director of Marketing and Communications. Burns will be responsible for all strategic marketing, public and…

Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity Announces New Board of Directors for 2014-15 fiscal year

September 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the following slate of officers elected to serve for the 2014-15 fiscal year: Jennifer Stone Ashburn, Board Chair…

US News & World Report ranks The Citadel No. 1 for the FOURTH Straight Year

September 9, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – When it comes to a getting a great education and the best value from a college with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, The Citadel once again…

Bobbitt to Donate Construction Services for Homeless Families

September 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is combining forces with The Boudreaux Group to build a new community building for Family Shelter, the Midland’s only emergency shelter for homeless parents…

CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships

September 9, 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…

Robert Visbisky Named to Audit Team at Scott and Company CPAs

September 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Certified public accountant Robert Visbisky has joined Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, as a Senior Auditor on the Assurance and Advisory…

CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships

September 8, 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…

Healing Families Foundation Launches Giving Society Helping Families Overcome Addiction During National Recovery Month

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Healing Families Foundation is launching the Giving Society this September in observance of National Recovery Month.   Healing Families works to reduce addiction as a leading cause of…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2014 Angels

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…

SC HELP Reports Funding Results

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – SC HELP (South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through July…

The Proving Ground returns, prize money soars beyond $80,000

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Startup spirit is soaring at the University of South Carolina, as is the prize money for The Proving Ground, its startup competition. Finalists in the 2014 competition…

More than 1,400 Patients Receive Free Dental Care at Two-Day Clinic; Value of Services Estimated Over $1.2 Million

September 8, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – An estimated 1,412 patients received more than $1.2 million in free dental services at the sixth annual Dental Access Days event held on August 8 and…

Local FASTSIGNS® Team Member Recognized with National Award

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Matt Harris, Outside Sales Professional from FASTSIGNS® of Columbia – Harbison Blvd., received the Bronze Sales Award at the 2014 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit, recently held in Frisco,…

Sandler Training SC welcomes leadership  coach Sonya Giffin to its team

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Sandler Training South Carolina, a Columbia-based firm specializing in sales and management training, is teaming up with one of South Carolina’s top business leadership coaches, Sonya Giffin. With Sandler SC,…

Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation Assumes First Community Bank Name

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation is now operating under the First Community Bank name, making the combined units one of…

Coker in Washington Monthly Top 100 for Fourth Straight Year

September 8, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Washington Monthly’s September-October issue has ranked Coker College No. 42 among the baccalaureate colleges in the nation that contribute most to the public good—up from No. 73 last…

Darlington Raceway, Bojangles’ Extend Nascar Sprint Cup Series Race Entitlement Through 2019

September 8, 2014

Five-year extension added to partnership that started in 2012 DARLINGTON, SC –  Darlington Raceway and Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits announced today a five-year extension of their NASCAR Sprint Cup…

City Manager Teresa Wilson Recognizes Finance Department Staff for Certificate of Achievement

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – City Manager Teresa Wilson recognized the City of Columbia Finance Department’s staff today for their efforts in receiving the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting. The Certificate…

Chapin Town Council sets date for special referendum for Nov. 4

September 8, 2014

CHAPIN, SC – The Chapin Town Council voted unanimously at a special called meeting to set November 4, 2014, for a ballot referendum for Chapin voters to select their preferred form…

Derrick, Stubbs & Stith announces new management team

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, has created a management committee of experienced members who will steer the firm as it continues to offer a broad range of…

Master Educator Leads Profession Through Online Collaboration

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Killian Elementary School teacher Ramona Brown has been selected as a facilitator for the National Education Association’s Great Public Schools (NEA GPS) Network. The network is an online…

Derrick, Stubbs & Stith announces new management team

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, has created a management committee of experienced members who will steer the firm as it continues to offer a broad range of…

More than 1,400 Patients Receive Free Dental Care at Two-Day Clinic; Value of Services Estimated Over $1.2 Million

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – An estimated 1,412 patients received more than $1.2 million in free dental services at the sixth annual Dental Access Days event held on August 8 and 9…

Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation Assumes First Community Bank Name

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation is now operating under the First Community Bank name, making the combined units one of…

Robert Visbisky Named to Audit Team at Scott and Company CPAs

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Certified public accountant Robert Visbisky has joined Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, as a Senior Auditor on the Assurance…

Good City Architects Designing Quest Church Gateway Campus

September 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Good City Architects, an architect and interior design firm in Greenville, SC, is nearing completion on the design of Quest Church’s new Gateway Campus in Grovetown, GA.…

South Carolina Teaching Fellows Application Open Until December 1st

September 5, 2014

High school seniors interested in becoming a teacher can receive up to $24,000 for college.  ROCK HILL, SC – The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program has begun accepting applications for…

Indie Grits Film Festival, “Future Perfect,” Announces 2015 Festival Dates, Call for Artists

September 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Indie Grits Film Festival, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers, will take place April 15-19, 2015, and for the first time, the festival…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces USAP Awards

September 5, 2014

Three Companies Receive University Start-up Assistance Program Awards COLUMBIA, SC –  SCRA Technology Ventures today announced thatAdditive Drug Delivery Devices (AD3), ConnecTiss and VRM Labsrecently received University Start-up Assistance Program (USAP) funding. All…

North Columbia residents organize against beer and wine licensing

September 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – A group of concerned North Columbia residents is organizing to resist the growing number of retail sites in the area licensed to sell beer and wine. Concerned…

South Carolina Realtor® selected as national community award finalist

September 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has recognized South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) Jane B. Locke, as one of 10 finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2014 Good Neighbor Awards. The award…

State Extends Winning Streak

September 5, 2014

SC Earns Prominent Award for Annual Financial Report for 26th Consecutive Year COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing a generation-long streak, S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom’s office has received a prestigious national financial reporting award…

Collins & Lacy, P.C. Receives Multiple Honors in Statewide Communications Awards Program

September 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Collins & Lacy Marketing Department received recognition for its communications programs during the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC-South Carolina) 2014 Annual Palmetto Awards. The Palmetto Awards…

South Carolina Teaching Fellows Application Open Until December 1st

September 5, 2014

High school seniors interested in becoming a teacher can receive up to $24,000 for college.  ROCK HILL, SC – The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program has begun accepting applications for…

Moore School and Oxford University establish new program

September 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Two seniors from the Darla Moore School of Business and South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina will head to Oxford University in January…

Ride With Heart!

September 4, 2014

September 4 – October 23 Thursdays @ 5:30 p.m. 1125 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803-764-7984   A HOT DEAL FOR COLUMBIA’S HOTTEST NEW WORKOUT   What’s hot? Þ    SWEAT…

Logan Bagley joins United Community Bank’s Specialized Lending Team

September 4, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes experienced banker Logan Bagley to its Specialized Lending Team as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer. Bagley will be based in the bank’s Greenville,…

The Hydr8tor Lands with Great Aplomb

September 4, 2014

Crafticup, Inc. Introduces Football Shaped Souvenir Cup for Football Fans.   COLUMBIA, SC – The long awaited ‘The Hydr8or’, a most unique football shaped sports drink bottle made its debut…

Kelly Perritt Joins Providence Hospitals as Marketing & Communications Director

September 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Kelly Perritt will join Providence Hospitals as marketing and communications director beginning Sept. 8. In this role, she will coordinate all internal and external communications, including online strategies,…

Healthy Organization Institute Welcomes Applications for 2015 Class

September 4, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – The Healthy Organization Institute (HOI) is now accepting applications for its 2015 class. The HOI, which was launched as a pilot program this year, is designed to…

Columbia Rotarian Joins Bequest Society

September 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Capital Rotary Club member Matt LaMarche (left) is honored as a new member of the Bequest Society by Rod Funderburk, governor-elect of Rotary District 7770.  The Society…