CU-ICAR students unveil Deep Orange 4 concept vehicle in Michigan

August 4, 2014

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is showing off its capabilities and automotive engineering students’ latest concept vehicle at an industry meeting. The fourth generation…

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Philip Vann joins Colliers International as Brokerage Associate

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce the addition of Philip Vann as a Brokerage Associate in the Columbia office.  Vann is a graduate of Wofford College where…

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Sandra Rouse Appointed Associate Dean of Students for Newberry College

August 3, 2014

NEWBERRY, SC – Dr. Sandra Rouse [photo attached] has joined Newberry College as associate dean of Students in the Office of Student Affairs where she will develop and implement strategies…

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Newberry College Appoints Sid Parrish to Lead Institutional Effectiveness as Don Johnson-Taylor Retires

August 3, 2014

NEWBERRY, SC – Donald W. Johnson-Taylor will retire as Newberry College’s executive director of Institutional Effectiveness on Friday, Aug. 1. Sid Parrish, Jr., currently associate director of Institutional Effectiveness and…

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Q2-2014 Columbia Retail Market Report – Recycling Retail Space

August 3, 2014

Recycling Retail Space   Click here to download the complete report.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Columbia, SC draws national retailers’ attention.  Anthropologie and J. Crew announce plans to enter the market. Activity is…

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Richland County Energizes its Sustainability Efforts with New Policies

August 3, 2014

Richland County is setting a course toward a greener future with new policies to increase energy efficiency and, in turn, reduce operations costs. Two policies recently adopted by County Council…

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LS3P’s Design of the USC Alumni Center Rises to New Heights

August 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The new USC Alumni Center, designed by LS3P and the first permanent Alumni Center in the university’s 200 year history, held a “topping out” ceremony on July…

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Unitrends Delivers Strong Q2 2014

August 3, 2014

On Track to Reach $100 Million in Annual Revenue More than 900 customer additions, Yuruware acquisition and industry-first DRaaS offering punctuate company’s 22nd consecutive quarter of record growth   COLUMBIA, SC…

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Global Location Strategies Completes $275 Million in Site Selection Projects

August 3, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Honing its reputation as one of America’s leading site selection consultancies, South Carolina-based Global Location Strategies (GLS) has announced completion of three major site selection assignments for…

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Development Innovations Unveils New Infinite Running App

August 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  TakeOff Running is a new Development Innovations creation that is finally being introduced to the world. This infinite running game isn’t like any other. With a fresh, new…

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Global Location Strategies Completes $275 Million in Site Selection Projects

August 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Honing its reputation as one of America’s leading site selection consultancies, South Carolina-based Global Location Strategies (GLS) has announced completion of three major site selection assignments for clients representing…

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Columbia Chamber Leads Petition Drive In Support of Fort Jackson

August 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber has announced a ‘Save Our Fort’ petition drive in effort to protect our local military installation. The chamber will collect petition signatures, letters and cards in…

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State Museum Offers Discounted Family Fun Pass Exclusively at BI-LO

August 1, 2014

For a limited time, BI-LO shoppers can enjoy a $50 savings and free admission all year to the State Museum COLUMBIA, SC –  The South Carolina State Museum is teaming up…

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Lexington Medical Center Foundation Host Awards Presentation for Healthcare Scholarship Recipients

August 1, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – For more than 20 years, the Lexington Medical Center Foundation has cared for the future of healthcare by providing scholarships to students who have been accepted into…

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Lexington Medical Center Hosts Partners Program Participant Graduation

August 1, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – On Friday, July 25th, the Lexington Medical Center’s Partners Program participants graduated from this year’s summer internship, and were treated to an afternoon celebration. Now in its…

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Richland County Month in Review: July

August 1, 2014

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July:     More than 200 residents offered feedback on the direction of the County’s future growth and plans for land…

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New Principal for Center for Achievement Named

July 31, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – At the Tuesday, July 29, 2014 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved longtime Richland Two educator Sabina…

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ICA Engineering Welcomes New SC Regional Manager

July 31, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – ICA Engineering, Inc. (ICA Eng) announced that industry professional Charles R. Bellmann, PE (Randy) has joined the firm’s Columbia, SC office as the South Carolina Regional Manager.…

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NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of ±65.94 acres on Two Notch Road

July 31, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – Nick Stomski, SIOR, Tom Milliken, and Tombo Milliken, all brokers with NAI Avant’s brokerage team, recently represented the seller of ±65.94 acres at 10982 Two Notch Road…

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Lexington Medical Center Earns Two Gold Web Health Awards

July 31, 2014

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center has won two prestigious “Gold” awards for its responsive website in the 15th annual Web Health Awards contest, a national competition hosted by the…

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Wood Elected Vice President, Industrial Europe and Sonoco Officer

July 31, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced Adam Wood has been elected vice president of Industrial Europe and a Corporate Officer by the Company’s Board…

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March of Dimes Offers 2015 Grant Funding

July 31, 2014

Applications accepted through September 5, 2014   COLUMBIA, SC -The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter is accepting applications for 2015 community grants. The Chapter will award more than $300,000 in…

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Richard Sloop Joins Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors

July 31, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design located in Columbia’s historic Vista, welcomes Richard Sloop, AIA to the studio.…

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One Million Cups Columbia hosts Capital Angels and ComCloud

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Charlie Banks presented on behalf of Capital Angels, a professionally-managed, membership-based group of angel investors in the Midlands. “We invest in innovative startups that have the potential…

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City Year Columbia Introduces New 2014 Board and Staff Members

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA,SC – City Year, a national organization and AmeriCorps program that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public schools, is pleased to introduce the 3 new…

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Mark Farris Named to Top Post at Greenville Area Development Corporation

July 30, 2014

Economic development group taps veteran to “build upon County’s opportunities, momentum” GREENVILLE, SC  – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic…

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Collins & Lacy Names Partners-in-Charge for Statewide Offices

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is strategically positioning the law firm for growth and success by appointing Partners-in-Charge for its statewide offices.  The new Partners-in-Charge are Jack Griffeth in…

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Midlands Students Team With At&T Employees And Junior Achievement To Learn Skills For Future Success

July 30, 2014

AT&T’s Aspire Mentoring Academy & Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina  Host 40 Local Students for “Day in the Life of an AT&T Employee” Mentoring Event   COLUMBIA, SC –  Investing time…

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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014.  Highlights of…

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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014.  Highlights of…

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Business Leaders Join First Citizens’ Advisory Board in Greenwood

July 30, 2014

GREENWOOD, SC – First Citizens today announced that 12 business leaders have joined its Greenwood Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…

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Business Leaders Join First Citizens’ Advisory Board in Greenwood

July 30, 2014

GREENWOOD, SC – First Citizens today announced that 12 business leaders have joined its Greenwood Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…

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Capital Rotary Volunteers at Food Bank

July 30, 2014

    COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club members volunteered to support Harvest Hope Food Bank by packing 150 boxes of groceries for distribution to the elderly in lieu…

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New full-service law firm in downtown Greenville

July 30, 2014

John L. B. Kehl, Erin Culbertson, J.J. Andrighetti And Alex Kornfeld announced the opening of their firm Kehl, Culbertson, Andrighetti & Kornfeld, LLC, located at 114 Manly Street, in downtown…

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New Region Formed for NHD as Growth Continues

July 30, 2014

Community Museum Society, Inc. The National History Day in South Carolina Program is pleased to announce that there is a new region forming due to rapid growth over the last…

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Gangs a threat to S.C., but tide may be shifting

July 30, 2014

By Nathan Rosenberger Guest contributor   COLUMBIA, SC  – Gangs and gang-related violence are a growing problem in S.C. When-and-how the tide of gang activity will be stemmed seems to…

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ERA Wilder Realty Welcomes Hurricane Builders

July 30, 2014

Columbia, SC  – July 29, 2014- ERA Wilder Realty welcomes Hurricane Builders and Michael Reese alongside Petie Bradley, Andy Shelton, and Bridget Shelton. Hurricane Builders is an organization founded upon the…

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SpecChem To Open Manufacturing Facility In Dorchester County

July 30, 2014

  $5.5 Million Investment Expected To Create 50 New Jobs   CHARLESTON, SC – SpecChem LLC, a supplier to concrete distributor networks, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Dorchester County.…

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SpecChem To Open Manufacturing Facility In Dorchester County

July 30, 2014

  $5.5 Million Investment Expected To Create 50 New Jobs   CHARLESTON, SC – SpecChem LLC, a supplier to concrete distributor networks, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Dorchester County.…

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New Business Lands at County Airport

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission and Richland County Council have welcomed Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS) to the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport (CUB). “It means more…

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County’s Transportation Penny Program Shifting into High Gear

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In its first year, Richland County’s transportation sales tax brought in $53 million – $3 million more than anticipated. The higher-than-projected revenue puts the County closer to…

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Nelson Mullins Among Select Group Identified as ‘Leader’ in Complex Intellectual Property Litigation

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In its recently completed Intellectual Property Outlook report, BTI Consulting Group Inc.  identified Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a “leader” in complex intellectual property litigation…

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City Year Columbia Introduces New 2014 Board and Staff Members

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA,SC – City Year, a national organization and AmeriCorps program that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public schools, is pleased to introduce the 3 new…

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One Million Cups Columbia hosts Capital Angels and ComCloud

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Charlie Banks presented on behalf of Capital Angels, a professionally-managed, membership-based group of angel investors in the Midlands. “We invest in innovative startups that have the potential…

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Midlands Technical College’s Rhames Elected Board Chair of National Association

July 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Midlands Technical College (MTC), has been chosen to chair the National Association of College and…

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Announcing New Member to Hood Construction Team

July 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Hood Construction is excited to announce the recent addition of a new team member, Amanda Holyfield.Amanda comes to Hood Construction as an Assistant Project Manager, bringing with her…

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United Community Bank Announces Sales and Service Champions for Second Quarter

July 29, 2014

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 10 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited exceptional sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…

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CBRE Represents Seller of Stoneridge Office Park

July 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE| Columbia is pleased to announce the sale of the Stoneridge Office Park, a three-building office park at 220, 240 and 246 Stoneridge Drive in Columbia, South…

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1×1 Design Welcomes Nicholas Burger to the Team

July 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – 1×1 Design is pleased to announce that Nicholas Burger, Associate AIA, has joined the team.  Nick earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Clemson University in 2012…

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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells Industrial Property

July 28, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 4695 Franchise Street in North Charleston, South Carolina. Kurts Investments, LLC purchased the 6,303 sq.ft. industrial property situated on…

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