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…

Book Signings for Boyanoski

September 26, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Author and Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski will be signing several books in the Upstate over the next few weeks. His schedule includes: • Friday, October…

UofSC breaks ground on new School of Law building

September 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – More than 400 law alumni, faculty and students gathered Friday (Sept. 26) to celebrate the ground breaking of a new home for the University of South Carolina’s School of…

I-77 Alliance Announces Fletcher as New CEO

September 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The I-77 Alliance, a newly formed regional economic development organization, has hired veteran economic developer Rich Fletcher as its first president/CEO. The alliance is a public-private organization…

Heart Surgeries and Procedures Continue at Lexington Medical Center

September 26, 2014

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – This week, a court ruling instructed Lexington Medical Center to close its third catheterization lab and second open heart surgery operating room. Acting in complete compliance, we…

NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of ±15,500 SF Industrial Warehouse in Columbia

September 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Nick Stomski, SIOR and Senior Broker with NAI Avant, recently represented Forum Development II, LLC, in their sale of the ±15,500 square foot office and warehouse building…

Adam Ribock Joins MGC’s Real Estate Law Group

September 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie is pleased to announce the addition of Adam Ribock to the firm’s real estate law group. Ribock primarily handles residential real estate transactions in the…

Wofford College receives $100,000 Mellon Grant to enhance writing, research, digital literacy

September 25, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – In its commitment to the preservation of the core of the liberal arts, Wofford College will use a $100,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to…

NAI Avant Represents Seller of ±21,600 SF Industrial Warehouse in West Columbia

September 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Nick Stomski, SIOR, Senior Broker with NAI Avant, recently represented the seller of a ±21,600 square foot office and warehouse building at 110 Lott Court in West…

District Five announces Top Recycling Awards

September 24, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Dutch Fork Elementary, CrossRoads Middle and Chapin High schools winners of its 2013-2014 Top Recycling Award. The recognition was created by…

Woodlands at Furman Challenge sees leaderboard shake-up

September 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – A large turnout at the BMW Performance 2-Miler led to a major shake-up in the leaderboard for the 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. Lee Cook of Greer was…

Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected to Serve on Statewide Legal Committees

September 24, 2014

Attorneys to Serve on S.C. Bar Leadership and S.C. Workers’ Compensation Commission Committee COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Andrew Cole will serve as chair of the Practice and…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies

September 24, 2014

Five Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into Program CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies and one new Resource Partner into its SC Launch…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies

September 24, 2014

Five Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into Program COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies and one new Resource Partner into its SC Launch…

South Carolina Unveils Statewide Obesity Action Plan

September 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Director Catherine Templeton and the South Carolina Obesity Council, today unveiled the state’s first-ever obesity action plan, SCaledown.org. A…

Ogletree Deakins Expands International Platform, Opens Mexico City Office

September 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding its international platform by opening an…

Scott and Company CPAs Add Ronnie Head, Sarah Judge to Audit Team

September 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, has added certified public accountant Ronnie Head and Sarah Judge to the firm’s growing…

State Library Now Offers Free Notary Service

September 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce free notary service. Library Notaries witness a customer signing a document or signing a sworn statement on a…

Columbia Museum of Art Contemporaries Announce New Board Members and Executive Committee

September 24, 2014

Next generation of Museum supporters plan year of cultural and social events COLUMBI, SC – The Contemporaries, a membership affiliate group of the Columbia Museum of Art dedicated to engaging…

Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected to Serve on Statewide Legal Committees

September 24, 2014

Attorneys to Serve on S.C. Bar Leadership and S.C. Workers’ Compensation Commission Committee COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Andrew Cole will serve as chair of the Practice and…

Ogletree Deakins Expands International Platform, Opens Mexico City Office

September 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding its international platform by opening…

Scott and Company CPAs Add Ronnie Head, Sarah Judge to Audit Team

September 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, has added certified public accountant Ronnie Head and Sarah Judge to the firm’s growing…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies

September 24, 2014

Five Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into Program COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies and one new Resource Partner into its SC Launch…

Avison Young Retail Lease – Ashley Oaks Plaza

September 23, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC –  Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, Ashley Oaks of Charleston, LLC in the leasing of a 27,500…

Carolina One New Homes Names Cunningham Community Manager

September 23, 2014

MT. PLEASANT, SC –  – Carolina One New Homes announced that Julia Cunningham has been named Community Manager for Saussy Burbank Homes at Carolina Park in Mt. Pleasant. Cunningham, a native…

John Tripoli Receives National Recognition with the Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award

September 23, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – John Tripoli received national recognition for his outstanding service and volunteerism at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS).  Tripoli was awarded the national Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award…

Ebola-stricken Community in Liberia Receives Safe Water through Charleston based Non-Profit, Water Missions International

September 23, 2014

Water Missions International Provides Safe Water to Dolo Town Community in Liberia CHARLESTON, SC – As the international response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa continues to ramp up, Water Missions International (WMI),…

“Parenting Teen Partnership” Launches in Richland County

September 23, 2014

Luncheon Showcased Community Support for Young Parents COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands, along with statewide and community partners, today celebrated the launch of “Parenting Teen Partnership” a…

PHMS assistant principal selected to participate in the SC-EPFP

September 23, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – Pleasant Hill Middle Assistant Principal Michele Zee is one of 11 leaders from across the state chosen to participate in the 2014–2015 South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship…

Fleming Named to Steering Committe on the Future of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges

September 23, 2014

Project Launches as Converse College’s Internal Study Expands   SPARTANBURG, SC – President Betsy Fleming of Converse College has been named to a new steering committee of college and university…

Phillips Staffing Names Madison McLain to Marketing Team

September 23, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Madison McLain as Marketing Coordinator. Ms. McLain joins Phillips with…

S.C. Football Hall of Fame hires vice president of development

September 23, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame has added Mark Vaughan as its vice president of development. Vaughan is a 1986 graduate of Clemson University with a…

Lewis Caswell and Bruce Williams recognized by National YMCA for Significant Contributions to the YMCA of Columbia

September 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – September 22, 2014] – Lewis Caswell and Bruce Williams were recognized by the YMCA of the USA and added to the National Honor Roll for their significant contributions…

Hospitality-Related Entities and Retailers: How You Can Prepare for Hurricane Season

September 23, 2014

By Christian Stegmaier Collins & Lacy, P.C.   With the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo upon us and hurricane season in full swing, it is imperative those in retail and…

EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest Calls for Innovative Ideas for the Midlands

September 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  EngenuitySC and Wells Fargo Bank announce the $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest, a public competition open to individuals and organizations with ideas for starting something new in…

Jim Sharpe Joins ERA Wilder Realty

September 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty welcomed Jim Sharpe as the teams newest realty broker in the Lexington office.  Backed with more than 18 years of experience in real estate…

EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest Calls for Innovative Ideas for the Midlands

September 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  EngenuitySC and Wells Fargo Bank announce the $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest, a public competition open to individuals and organizations with ideas for starting something new in…

Phillips Staffing Names Madison McLain to Marketing Team

September 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Madison McLain as Marketing Coordinator. Ms. McLain joins Phillips with…

PHMS assistant principal selected to participate in the SC-EPFP

September 23, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – Pleasant Hill Middle Assistant Principal Michele Zee is one of 11 leaders from across the state chosen to participate in the 2014–2015 South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship…

Avison Young Lease Extension – 7187 Bryhawke Circle

September 22, 2014

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SOIR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of a…

Jury Finds Arab Bank PLC Liable for Financing Terrorist Activity

September 22, 2014

MT. PLEASANT, SC – A Brooklyn, N.Y., jury found Jordan-based Arab Bank plc. liable for financing terrorist activity, including funneling financial support to top Hamas leaders and to the families of…

NAI Earle Furman Recent Transactions

September 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions:   Leases Greenville, South Carolina: Hunter Garrett, SIOR, CCIM and John Staunton of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord in leasing…

Avison Young Office Lease – 360 Concord Street

September 22, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, R.E.R. Investments in the leasing of an office space…

District Five middle school students receive Chromebooks

September 22, 2014

IRMO, SC – Middle school students in Lexington-Richland School District Five have a new classroom tool. The district began distributing Chromebooks to all middle school students on Sept. 22 as…

Greenville Arena District President and General Manager honored with award nomination

September 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Arena District is pleased to announce that Roger Newton, President and General Manager of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, has been nominated for the International Entertainment…

Midlands Technical College Presidential Search Down to Three Finalists

September 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In the final steps of a nationwide search for the next president of Midlands Technical College, three finalists will visit the college in October for meetings with…

Johnson going “Over the Edge” for Zoo

September 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo will be taking part in the Upstate’s inaugural Over The Edge for a Brighter Tomorrow fundraiser by sending community leader Tammy…

Allen Tate Realtors Top Producers for August 2014

September 22, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce Top Agents for August 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, Kathy Rogoff was Top…