SC Treasurer’s Office Names Scott Lindenberg Public Information Director

October 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Scott Lindenberg has joined the South Carolina Office of State Treasurer as public information director. Lindenberg will oversee strategic communications for the office including marketing and branding,…

SC Treasurer’s Office Names Scott Lindenberg Public Information Director

October 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Scott Lindenberg has joined the South Carolina Office of State Treasurer as public information director. Lindenberg will oversee strategic communications for the office including marketing and branding,…

AgFirst Names Eric Wilkowski Vice President, Correspondent Lending

October 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank recently named Eric Wilkowski to the position of vice president of correspondent lending, where he is responsible for leading the Bank’s initiatives to…

SC Treasurer’s Office Names Scott Lindenberg Public Information Director

October 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Scott Lindenberg has joined the South Carolina Office of State Treasurer as public information director. Lindenberg will oversee strategic communications for the office including marketing and branding,…

Stephen C. Mitchell Selected Managing Partner of Fisher & Phillips’ Columbia Office

October 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Stephen C. Mitchell has been selected managing partner of the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips LLP as part of a planned transition that took effect on…

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Names Amy London Grants Coordinator

October 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy London to Grants Coordinator. In this new role, Amy will serve the entire…

Tactical Medical Solutions Expands Anderson County Presence

October 2, 2014

Trauma Supplies Company Invests $2.5 Million On Larger Campus Creating 15 New Jobs   ANDERSON, SC – A company specializing in medical and triage supplies for first responders, military and…

Flu Shots for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare

October 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center is now offering the seasonal flu vaccine at no cost to Veterans to help keep them healthy. Veterans can…

Rental Rates Approaching Record Highs and Still Climbing

October 2, 2014

KEY TAKEAWAYS >    The Columbia, SC office market vacancy rate continues to decline.  Rental rates are on the rise and expected to reach record levels. >    Residential and student housing developments drive…

Richland County Month in Review: September

October 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in September:   Councilman Torrey Rush, District 7, presented a resolution Sept. 11 recognizing the last Saturday in September…

Richardson Plowden makes a visual impact with the launch of its newly redesigned website

October 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.RichardsonPlowden.com. Dramatic visuals, user-friendly navigation, and custom photography are just a few of the many…

The McKay Firm Welcomes New Associate, Ms. Courtney Pawley

October 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. announced the addition of Courtney R. Pawley as the newest associate at the firm. Ms. Pawley, a Kentucky native, practices in the area of medical…

South Carolina expands small business export initiative with SCOPE

October 2, 2014

Program generated $4.7 million in export sales since 2011 CHARLESTON, SC – The State of South Carolina is expanding its export initiative for in-state businesses through a new program: South Carolina Opportunities…

Richardson Plowden makes a visual impact with the launch of its newly redesigned website

October 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.RichardsonPlowden.com. Dramatic visuals, user-friendly navigation, and custom photography are just a few of the many…

South Carolina Agent Joins National Big “I” Leadership Team

October 1, 2014

Jon Jensen of Spartanburg is newest member of the association’s executive committee. ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) is proud…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces SBIR Match

October 1, 2014

Leukogene Therapeutics to Receive Funding to Improve Oncology Drug CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced that Leukogene Therapeutics, Inc. (LTI) will receive a Phase I SBIR Match from…

Leadership South Carolina Welcomes Mayor Elise Partin to Their Newest Class

October 1, 2014

COLUMBIA – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most recognized leadership development program, welcomes Elise Partin to the Class of 2015. Partin is the Mayor of Cayce, SC.  She…

Social Innovation Fund Invests in ICS to Support Early Childhood Outcomes

October 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – ICS was awarded with a grant of more than $780,000 to support early childhood outcomes. The grant, provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service’ s…

CresCom Bank Announces Seven New Team Members

October 1, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has added seven new team members this month. They include: Mary Kathryn Alford as the customer service representative for its branch in Socastee, S.C. Paul Astrande as…

CresCom Bank Names New Senior VP and Manager of Retail Mortgage Operations

October 1, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has named Trina Dusenbury its new senior vice president and manager of Retail Mortgage Operations. Prior to joining CresCom Bank, Ms. Dusenbury served as the…

Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Bullying Prevention Month

October 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued a statewide proclamation designating the month of October as Bullying Prevention Month. The proclamation is a part of Gov. Haley’s anti-bullying initiative, meant…

Medical Office Building Sold in Summerville, SC

October 1, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – October 2014: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 101 Harth Place in Summerville, South Carolina. 101 Harth Place, LLC purchased the 2,420…

Robert Sanders, Jr. Selected as Young Gun 2014

October 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Preferred Reinsurance Intermediaries, Inc. is pleased to announce that Robert H. Sanders, Jr., has been selected as one of the 40 “Young Guns” in the insurance industry…

Solar Atmospheres opening first Southeastern facility in South Carolina

October 1, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Solar Atmospheres, a leading commercial heat treating company, is establishing its first Southeastern operations in South Carolina to better serve customers in the automotive and aerospace-rich region.…

Lexington Medical Center Welcomes Daniel Shumpert, MD

October 1, 2014

Physician Will Practice at Lexington Family Practice Irmo   IRMO, SC – Lexington Medical Center is proud to welcome Daniel Shumpert, MD, to the hospital’s network of care. He joins the…

Columbia Chamber Announces Honorees for 2014 Annual Gala

October 1, 2014

Five Individuals Will Be Recognized at the 112th Annual Gala COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of five prestigious awards to be given at this year’s Annual Gala…

Fans can now become voting members of the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame

October 1, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) will be opening online voting for the 2015 South Carolina Collegiate Player of the Year Award and the 2015 Inductee…

Solar Atmospheres opening first Southeastern facility in South Carolina

October 1, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Solar Atmospheres, a leading commercial heat treating company, is establishing its first Southeastern operations in South Carolina to better serve customers in the automotive and aerospace-rich region.…

Bryan Hudson Named South Carolina Captive Insurance Association’s 2014 Captive Person of the Year

September 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Captive Insurance Association (“SCCIA”) awarded their highest honor of Captive Person of the Year to Mr. Bryan Hudson on Tuesday, September 23rd during its…

State Director of SC SBDC elected to national board of directors

September 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Michele Abraham, the state director of the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers, was recently elected to the board of directors for the national association of SBDCs.…

Turner Padget Attorney Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Publishing

September 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announce that David C. Marshall, a Columbia-based attorney, has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the G. Duffield Smith Outstanding Publication…

EDTS Adds Netherton, Parrish to Expanding Technology Services Team

September 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Kevin Netherton has joined EDTS as a Business Technology Advisor, and Brandon Parrish has been added as a Senior Network Engineer at the rapidly growing IT firm,…

SC Football Hall voting opens to the public

September 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) will be opening online voting for the 2015 South Carolina Collegiate Player of the Year Award and the 2015 Inductee…

The Salvation Army Receives $200,000 from United Way of the Midlands to Support Financial Stability

September 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army of the Midlands has received a $200,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands to support financial stability and reduce homelessness in the Midlands.…

NAI Avant Brokers Sale of ±72,000 SF Industrial Building on 12.95 Acres in Winnsboro

September 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Broker, Mike Johnson, recently represented BTB Properties, LLC, in their sale of a ±72,000 square foot office and warehouse building in Winnsboro, SC.  The purchaser, Enor…

The Salvation Army Receives $200,000 from United Way of the Midlands to Support Financial Stability

September 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army of the Midlands has received a $200,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands to support financial stability and reduce homelessness in the Midlands.…

Turner Padget Attorney Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Publishing

September 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announce that David C. Marshall, a Columbia-based attorney, has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the G. Duffield Smith Outstanding Publication…

NAI Avant Facilitates Retail Lease For Bee Healthy On Lake Murray Blvd In Irmo, SC

September 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers, Patrick Chambers and Ben Kelly, CCIM, recently represented Bee Healthy, a medical weight loss clinic, in their lease of ±2,400 square feet of retail space…

Abacus Planning Group welcomes Daria M. Ali

September 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes Daria M. Ali to its team as a Client Service Administrator.  Daria is responsible for administrative duties on behalf of Abacus clients.  Prior…

Collins & Lacy Welcomes Paula Williamson as Multimedia Strategist

September 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Paula Williamson has joined the firm as its Multimedia Strategist. In this position, she will manage content for all external publications, social media and…

Ethics Commission Hearing Scheduled in Complaint Against Former Town Clerk

September 29, 2014

CHAPIN, SC – The Town of Chapin received notification from the South Carolina Ethics Commission that there is probable cause to support allegations that former Chapin Town Clerk Adrienne Thompson…

Mayor Benjamin welcomes 2014 Summer Mayor’s Fellows

September 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin today proudly announced the selection of the 2014 Fall Semester class of Mayor’s Fellows. Upon taking office, Mayor Benjamin launched the program that…

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital at Okra Strut 2014

September 29, 2014

IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork Animal Hospital of Irmo, SC came out in force at this year’s Okra Strut Festival. Every year Dutch Fork Animal Hospital’s staff members come to…

EDTS Adds Netherton, Parrish to Expanding Technology Services Team

September 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Kevin Netherton has joined EDTS as a Business Technology Advisor, and Brandon Parrish has been added as a Senior Network Engineer at the rapidly growing IT firm,…

First Community Bank Welcomes First South Customers

September 29, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced on September 29 that it has completed the acquisition of approximately $40 million in deposits and $8.7 million in loans from Spartanburg-based First…

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray Irmo at Okra Strut 2014

September 29, 2014

IRMO, SC – Rotary Club of Lake-Murray Irmo had a great time today visiting with our community at the 2014 Okra Strut Festival. Our famous Okra Man lead the parade…

CBRE Capital Markets Arranges $30.1 Million For A 298-Unit Columbia, SC Multifamily Project

September 29, 2014

CBRE Capital Markets Arranges $30.1 Million In Non-Recourse Construction And Permanent Financing For A 298-Unit Columbia, South Carolina Multifamily Project COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE Group, Inc., (CBRE) through its FHA…

Morris Lyles Elected President of the Central Carolina Association of Realtors

September 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty broker, Morris Lyles, has been elected as this year’s president of the Central Carolina Association of Realtors (CCAR).  In his new leadership role, Lyles has…

It’s Time to Name Our Team

September 29, 2014

New Professional Baseball Team in Columbia Needs Help of Fans   COLUMBIA, SC – A new chapter of baseball in Columbia will begin on Opening Night in April, 2016.  For…

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital at Okra Strut 2014

September 29, 2014

IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork Animal Hospital of Irmo, SC came out in force at this year’s Okra Strut Festival. Every year Dutch Fork Animal Hospital’s staff members come to…