Byford Joins taxadvantagegroup

October 13, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – TaxAdvantageGroup, one of the country’s most successful consulting firms specializing in New Markets Tax Credits, has hired Pete Byford as NMTC Senior Program Manager. In this role,…

Southeastern Freight Lines Receives Quest for Quality Award 31 Years in a Row

October 13, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been honored with Logistics Management’s 2014 Quest for Quality Award in the South/South Central…

Building Industry Officials Gather at Richland County to Gain Insights into New Industry Standards

October 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Permit technicians from across South Carolina were updated on the newest residential building codes at a class designed to help ensure structures are built in the safest,…

Columbia Chamber Honored 2014 Award Recipients at 112th Annual Gala and Auction

October 13, 2014

Five Business Leaders Recognized at the 112th Annual Gala COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber honored five business leaders at its 112th Annual Gala and Auction on Thursday, October 9. Dr.…

$5,000 to one midlands entrepreneur. Will it be you?

October 13, 2014

EngenuitySC’s Ignite!2014 Ideas Contest Apply for a chance to win $5,000 Small business owners, social entrepreneurs, savvy students, big thinkers and go-getters are encouraged to enter EngenuitySC’s Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest for a chance to…

Town of Lexington Seeks Proposals for Purchase of ‘Shirey’s on Main’

October 13, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – The Town of Lexington is soliciting proposals (which would provide the greatest investment)  for the purchase and redevelopment of the ‘Shirey’s on Main’ building located at 101…

Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected to Lead National Legal Association’s Retail & Hospitality Program Committee

October 13, 2014

Christian Stegmaier named chair of the DRI’s 2015 Retail & Hospitality seminar   COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Christian Stegmaier has been named chair of the DRI’s…

Exhibition of Paintings by Morgan Craig

October 13, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College presents an exhibition of paintings by Morgan Craig titled, “Scarecrow: An Exploration of Architecture and Identity”. A reception, which is free and open to the public,…

The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color

October 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…

The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color

October 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…

EDTS Named Honoree on CRN Fast Growth 150 List

October 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS, a full-service technology consulting firm which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to Southeastern businesses, has been named for the second straight…

South Risk Management Receives Accolades from Large Insurance Carrier

October 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) received a business honor from large national insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group when SRM was spotlighted in FCCI’s current annual report to shareholders. FCCI…

Which Entrepreneurship Contest Can I Enter? EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Ideas Contest or USC’s Proving Ground?

October 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Global Entrepreneurship Week brings about two opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs in the Midlands: EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Ideas Contest (deadline Oct. 24) and the University of South Carolina’s Proving…

Baylee Timmons is Excited for the 2014 Columbia Buddy Walk

October 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Baylee Timmons is a high energy two year old who just happens to have Down Syndrome, and this year she will be attending her first Buddy Walk®…

McKay Public Affairs Selects Rowan as New Creative Associate

October 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay Public Affairs, LLC (MPA) is excited to announce the edition of Brooke Rowan as the team’s new Creative Associate. Rowan, a Greensboro, North Carolina native, is a Senior…

PCLS Announces Expansion of Cardiovascular Pharmacogenetic Testing Menu

October 12, 2014

Physicians Choice Laboratory Services (PCLS) announces the expansion of its cardiovascular pharmacogenetics menu, which enables healthcare providers to individualize therapeutic treatments for improved patient outcomes.  With PCLS’s evidence-based results, healthcare…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Funding

October 10, 2014

ActivEd Receives Investment; Becomes Portfolio Company GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program announced today that Greenville-based ActivEd has received investment funding. ActivEd was accepted into the program in June, receiving…

SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Funding

October 10, 2014

ActivEd Receives Investment; Becomes Portfolio Company COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program announced today that Greenville-based ActivEd has received investment funding. ActivEd was accepted into the program in June, receiving…

Santee Cooper announces revenue bond sale

October 10, 2014

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a revenue bond issue  next week of approximately $550 million, with a portion of the 2014CD Series bonds sold through retail outlets…

Santee Cooper announces revenue bond sale

October 10, 2014

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a revenue bond issue  next week of approximately $550 million, with a portion of the 2014CD Series bonds sold through retail outlets…

Bobbitt Completes First Priority Medical Transport Expansion

October 10, 2014

CAYCE, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on a new 6,700-square-foot office building, as well as a 3,000-square-foot interior and exterior renovation of existing space, for First Priority…

Sam Williams Joins the Hood Construction Team

October 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Hood Construction is pleased to announce the addition of Sam Williams to its project management team. Sam’s role will be Assistant Project Manager, focusing on a range…

NEW LISTING: 1.54 Acres for Sale in Columbia

October 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – For Sale: 1.54 Acres.  4505 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29210 Available: 1.54 Acres Sale Price: $349,000 DESCRIPTION: Approximately 1.54 AC level and partially paved site located across…

NEW LISTING: 1.54 Acres for Sale in Columbia

October 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – For Sale: 1.54 Acres.  4505 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29210 Available: 1.54 Acres Sale Price: $349,000 DESCRIPTION: Approximately 1.54 AC level and partially paved site located across…

Bobbitt Completes First Priority Medical Transport Expansion

October 10, 2014

CAYCE, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on a new 6,700-square-foot office building, as well as a 3,000-square-foot interior and exterior renovation of existing space, for First Priority…

Boutique PR, Marketing & Event Planning Firm Flock and Rally Promotes Chloe Rodgers to FT Account Manager

October 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, a boutique public relations, marketing and event planning agency based in downtown Columbia, S.C., announces the…

Three William Means Agents Awarded Exclusive Christie’s Real Estate Designation

October 9, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – William Means Real Estate agents Will Dammeyer, Mona Kalinsky and Michelle McQuillan were awarded the distinction of Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist for 2014. These three agents were…

Historic King Street Commercial Building Sold for $4.2 Million

October 9, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Buddy Bebergal and Kit Regnery of Carolina Commercial Real Estate (CCRE) announced they have finalized the sale of a two-story, 9,380 sq ft retail and apartment building…

First Library Referendum for Charleston County in 28 years on November 4th Ballot

October 9, 2014

Plan Calls for 5 New Libraries, 13 Renovated Libraries CHARLESTON, SC – Not since 1986 have voters been asked to upgrade and improve Charleston County Libraries. That’s when Whitney Houston…

American College of the Building Arts inducts inaugural class of technical honor scholars

October 9, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – The American College of the Building Arts, America’s only college to offer a Bachelor degrees in the building arts, has inducted its inaugural class of scholars into the National…

Berkeley County Partners with McElveen to Sponsor Academy

October 9, 2014

MONCKS CORNER, SC  –  Berkeley County School District and McElveen Buick-GMC will sign a partnership contract this Friday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at McElveen’s dealership at 117 Farmington Road in Summerville.  This is…

Berkeley County Students Surpass State SAT Averages

October 9, 2014

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County seniors taking the SAT, a national college admissions exam, surpassed the state average this year.  The average composite score for district students taking the exam was…

Boutique PR, Marketing & Event Planning Firm Flock and Rally Promotes Chloe Rodgers to FT Account Manager

October 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, a boutique public relations, marketing and event planning agency based in downtown Columbia, S.C., announces the…

5 District Five teachers receive statewide social studies awards

October 9, 2014

IRMO, SC – Five teachers from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been given teaching excellence awards from the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies. This year’s SCCSS Palmetto Teachers…

Rogers Receives National Award

October 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Curtis R. Rogers, Communications Director of the South Carolina State Library, recently received the 2014 Founders Award at the 4th Annual Library Communications Conference held in…

SCANA Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results on October 30, 2014

October 9, 2014

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) will release its third quarter earnings on Thursday, October 30, 2014, before the market opens.  SCANA’s management will discuss those results in a conference…

University of South Carolina Adds Kayem All-beef Franks and Bratwurst to Game Day Roster for Gamecocks Fans

October 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  As fans continue to cheer on the South Carolina Gamecocks this season, the University of South Carolina is announcing a delicious new addition to its game day roster.Kayem, the Official Frank…

Chief Communications Officer Brings Wealth of Experience to SC Campaign

October 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has recently added Alvin Caughman to the organization as Chief Communications Officer. In this role, Caughman will provide hands-on,…

How to design materials that recover from real injuries: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with award-winning Dr. Marek Urban, Oct. 14, 2014

October 9, 2014

Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Imagine if non-living materials and objects, like metal and plastic, were able to self-heal, like human skin and bones. Or,…

How to design materials that recover from real injuries: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with award-winning Dr. Marek Urban, Oct. 14, 2014

October 9, 2014

Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Imagine if non-living materials and objects, like metal and plastic, were able to self-heal, like human skin and bones. Or,…

Junior League of Greenville Announces Recipients of 2014 Membership Awards

October 9, 2014

Three Junior League of Greenville members receive highest honors for demonstrating extraordinary service to the Junior League of Greenville and to the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of…

Sidwalks key in referendum vote

October 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Using the backdrop of thousands of area students walking to school Wednesday morning, the Citizens for a Better Greenville shared a message of safety and sidewalks to…

The Greater Irmo chamber of commerce Announces its New Board Members

October 9, 2014

IRMO, SC – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce welcomed its new board members at a luncheon on Wednesday, June 18th. The incoming board members are: Sean Branch Hilton Garden…

Spirit Communications Launches Wireless Network Failover Solution to Safeguard Businesses across the Carolinas

October 9, 2014

Customers can deploy a fully-configured ‘in the box’ failover solution for primary networks or use to extend their existing MPLS network at an affordable price with no monthly commitments. COLUMBIA,…

District Five SAT scores, participation among the top in the state

October 9, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has the fourth highest SAT scores among all districts in South Carolina. District Five also leads the state in the percentage of students…

March of Dimes to Honor Mrs. Judi Gatson and the Gatson Family with the 2014 African American Achievement Award

October 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  — The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter announced that they will honor Mrs. Judi Gatson and the Gatson Family with the 2014 African American Achievement Award. Mrs. Gatson, her husband,…

SCRA Technology Ventures Awards USAP Funding

October 9, 2014

Recovr to Receive Grant for Rehabilitation Software COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today announced that Recovr, Inc. will receive a University Start-Up Assistance Program (USAP) investment. Recovr…

Colonial Life hosts dozens of area high school students for Tech Night

October 9, 2014

The event showcased the diverse career opportunities available in technology COLUMBIA, SC –  Nearly 60 Midlands high school students visited Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company this week to learn about…

South Carolina Peanut Board Announces New Website to Answer Peanut Allergy Questions

October 9, 2014

PeanutAllergyFacts.org offers resources for families, schools, professionals COLUMBIA, SC –  As the school year gets underway, many districts face challenges on how to best manage peanut and other food allergies…

Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected to Lead National Legal Association’s Retail & Hospitality Program Committee

October 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that Christian Stegmaier has been named chair of the DRI’s 2015 Retail & Hospitality seminar, which is to be held May 7 and 8,…