Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship

July 28, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…

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Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship

July 28, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Release of Research Brief on Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in South Carolina

July 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation is announcing the release of a Research Brief on Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in South Carolina. From sun-up to sun-down, migrant and…

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New Business Lands at County Airport

July 28, 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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Five Points to Continue with Wine Down Wednesdays

July 28, 2014

  COLUMBIA, SC – The Five Points Association is extending an invitation for patrons to join them in Five Points for some great shopping specials and complimentary refreshments – and…

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NAI Avant Consummates Sale of Religious Campus, Columbia

July 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Nick Stomski, SIOR, Senior Broker with NAI Avant, recently completed the sale of the ±19,800 square foot religious campus at 631 Sparkleberry Lane in Columbia, SC.  The property…

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Lizard’s Thicket Renovating Popular Beltline Location

July 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Lizard’s Thicket, the 35-year-old, family-owned and operated restaurant specializing in traditional Southern fare with 15 locations in South Carolina, announces plans to close its 402 Beltline Blvd.…

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Froneberger Announces Formation of Global Consulting UK

July 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Global Consulting President, Russ Froneberger, is pleased to announce the formation of Global Consulting UK. Global Consulting UK partners will be, for the UK, Ian Weatherhead; and, for…

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Devine Street & Five Points merchants join together to showcase sales and local artists

July 25, 2014

Shop Locally this Tax Free Weekend!   COLUMBIA, SC – Devine Street and Five Points merchants are joining together on August 1st – 3rd for the first joint Sidewalk Sale…

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Lexington Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager Earns Prestigious Fellowship

July 25, 2014

WEST COLUMBIA, SC  – John Leech, manager of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Lexington Medical Center, has become a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The organization…

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Former Mayor’s Fellow chosen for Foreign Affairs Fellowship

July 25, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin congratulated former Mayor’s Fellow and Columbia native Sheimaliz Glover for being selected as a recipient of the 2014 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign…

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Spirit Communications Hires Candice McCuien as Account Executive for the Midlands

July 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications, a premier provider of voice, data and Internet services in the Carolinas, has hired Candice McCuien as Account Executive where she will be accountable for…

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Colliers International Completes the 54,000 Square Foot Sale of Beaufort Medical Plaza

July 24, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International’s Adam Russ of Charlotte and Scott Rogers, CCIM, SIOR of Charleston assisted the seller, a real estate investment trust, in the sale of the leasehold interest…

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Colliers International’s Kim Butler is Named Director of Office Property Management

July 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announces the appointment of Kim Butler, CPM, to the position of Director of Office Property Management.  Butler joined Colliers International in 2006 as a Commercial Property…

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Columbia College Named a “Great College to Work For”

July 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College was one of only ninety-two colleges and universities nationwide recognized in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s seventh annual “Great Colleges to Work For” report released this…

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South Carolina Connects with Israel & Poland

July 24, 2014

Two South Carolina companies were on the program recently at the BioForum 2014, an annual biotechnology meeting in Lodz, Poland, with scientists coming primarily from Central and Eastern Europe. Representatives…

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Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members Gathered at Shine the Light

July 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Developing and Engaging a High Performing…

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Report: $650 Million of Economic Activity in S.C.; Carolima’s Catering Featured in Google’s Annual Economic Impact Report

July 24, 2014

Washington, DC – Even in tough economic times, small businesses and nonprofits throughout the United States are benefiting from the continued expansion of the ecommerce industry, according to Google’s just…

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CharlestonPharma represents the Low Country in Warsaw

July 24, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Two South Carolina companies were on the program recently at the BioForum 2014, an annual biotechnology meeting in Lodz, Poland, with scientists coming primarily from Central and…

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Riverstar International

July 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC- Riverstar International, an export management company for US manufacturers, has recently appointed BnK Sports as the exclusive South Korean distributor of Charleston, South Carolina-based Folbot, the premier manufacturer of folding kayaks.…

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Riverstar International

July 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC- Riverstar International, an export management company for US manufacturers, has recently appointed BnK Sports as the exclusive South Korean distributor of Charleston, South Carolina-based Folbot, the premier manufacturer of folding kayaks.…

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Southeastern Receives Sharp Electronics’ 2013 LTL Carrier of the Year Award

July 24, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized for its outstanding service performance as the 2013 Sharp LTL Carrier of…

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Bret Whiting Joins First Citizens as Retail Sales Manager for Ridgeway Office

July 24, 2014

RIDGEWAY, SC – First Citizens announced that Bret Whiting has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager for the company’s Ridgeway branch. In his new role, Whiting will be…

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Six Lexington One Students Receive Governor’s School Awards

July 24, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington Technology Center Students Will Allee, Dylan Blyth, Kyle Holsclaw Jr., McGowan Long, Karan Sah and Emma Weick participated in the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science…

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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of Killian Road Site for Future Popeye’s Restaurant, Columbia, SC

July 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, recently represented the seller of ±0.8 acres on Killian Road in northeast Columbia, SC.  The property was purchased for…

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Amy Coward To Be Inducted into Public Relations Society of America’s Esteemed College of Fellows

July 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA, has been selected as a 2014 Fellow by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Board of Directors. She is among 15…

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Sonoco Summarizes Sustainability Progress in Its 2013-14 Corporate Responsibility Report

July 24, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC –  Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today released its 2013-14 Corporate Responsibility Report, Principle, People and Progress, outlining the Company’s continued progress towards achieving its global sustainability…

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Carswell, Bunce-Douglas and Connolly Appointed to Leadership Positions

July 24, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has appointed associate vice president positions in academic affairs, administration, and enrollment management. William Carswell, previously associate professor of music, has been appointed associate provost for…

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District Five Student’s Artwork to be Featured on Catalogue

July 24, 2014

IRMO, SC – Artwork by a Lexington-Richland School District Five 2014 graduate has been chosen to be on the cover of an international education catalogue. The painting by Irmo High…

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Eighth District Five Student Receives National Merit Scholarship

July 24, 2014

IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been awarded a college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship this month, becoming the eighth in the district to earn this year’s prestigious…

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South Carolina Connects with Israel & Poland

July 24, 2014

Two South Carolina companies were on the program recently at the BioForum 2014, an annual biotechnology meeting in Lodz, Poland, with scientists coming primarily from Central and Eastern Europe. Representatives…

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Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Announces 2014 Date

July 23, 2014

  COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands region’s largest all-handmade indie craft fair, is set to take place on Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the…

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Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Announces 2014 Date

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Crafty Feast, the Midlands region’s largest all-handmade indie craft fair, is set to take place on Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan…

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Construction Starts on Elegant Luxury Home at The Reserve on the Saluda

July 23, 2014

  Lady Street Builders Is Inspired By Secluded Setting Near Downtown Columbia   COLUMBIA, SC – Walter Taylor, developer of The Reserve on the Saluda, recently shared the plans for the new…

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District Five, District Five Foundation and Walmart partner for Stuff-A-Bus event

July 23, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five, the District Five Foundation and Walmart are partnering to help children in need get ready for school and stay healthy. The group will…

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Graham Newman Joins Chappell, Smith & Arden

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Mark D. Chappell is pleased to announce that Graham Newman, formerly of Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A., has joined Chappell, Smith & Arden, P.A. Newman adds his impressive experience…

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Colliers International Named Leasing and Property Management Agent for 450,000 Square Feet of Industrial Space

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International has been named the leasing and property management agent for 450,000 square feet of industrial space in three industrial properties. The properties include 546 L &…

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YMCA of Columbia Chief Development Officer Named Chair of Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC– YMCA of Columbia’s Chief Development Officer Wendy Broderick has been named Chair of the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce as of July 1, 2014. Broderick has served on…

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Amazon Expands Prime Music Selection: Hundreds of Thousands of Songs and Hundreds of Prime Playlists Added

July 23, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Amazon today announced it has added hundreds of thousands of songs and hundreds of new, expert-programmed Prime Playlists to the Prime Music catalog. The newly-added selection includes songs…

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Amazon Expands Prime Music Selection: Hundreds of Thousands of Songs and Hundreds of Prime Playlists Added

July 23, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Amazon today announced it has added hundreds of thousands of songs and hundreds of new, expert-programmed Prime Playlists to the Prime Music catalog. The newly-added selection includes songs…

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NAI Avant Represents Seller of 1.34 Acres on Hwy 378 In Lexington, SC

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, recently represented the seller of 1.34 acres of land on Saluda Pointe Court in the Saluda Pointe Development in…

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Communities In Schools of the Midlands Welcomes New Board Members

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Communities In Schools of the Midlands’ Board of Directors recently elected four new members.   Pamela Adams – Richland One School Board member   Emily Brannen – Senior…

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Benedict College Call Me MISTER Program Students Receives Top Honors

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — On June 13, 2014, three Benedict College Call Me MISTER program students received top honors, the Servant Leadership Award, for excelling in their site internships. Derrick Hearn (junior), Odell…

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Companion Life Insurance Co. Among Ward Group’s Top 50 Performers

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Companion Life Insurance Co. has been named one of the top 50 performing life-health insurance companies in the nation by Ward Group, a Cincinnati-based insurance consulting firm.…

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Local Success of DC-based Her Corner Leads to National Expansion

July 23, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Her Corner, a community for women business owners that has seen enormous growth in the D.C. Metro area celebrated its two-year anniversary by announcing a national expansion. Her Corner…

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Local Success of DC-based Her Corner Leads to National Expansion

July 23, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Her Corner, a community for women business owners that has seen enormous growth in the D.C. Metro area celebrated its two-year anniversary by announcing a national expansion. Her Corner…

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United Way of the Midlands Releases Regional Homeless Report

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands has released a report on homelessness that serves to increase the public’s understanding of homeless needs and services in our community. The…

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Gilbert High Hires Brendell as Choral Director

July 23, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC — At the July 15, 2014 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the administration’s recommendation to name Janna…

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SMC – Accommodating the Needs of ALL Students for 104 years 

July 23, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College has a long precedent for providing students resources for education and for life. When SMC’s visionary founder, Dr. David English Camak, established the college…

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South Carolina Students Receive College Scholarships From Workers’ Compensation Insurer

July 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2014 Scholarship Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to four 2014 high school graduates and one college…

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