South Carolina’s Improving Economy Allows DEW to Make Second Early Unemployment Trust Fund Loan Repayment This Year

September 16, 2014

This payment amount more than doubles the payment sent in April COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) today announced it made a second early voluntary…

Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in Leasing 750 SF of Office Space in North Charleston, SC

September 16, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC  – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jonathan Chalfie represented the Landlord, Etikerentse Temisan Trust, in the lease of 750 SF office space located at 5880 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston,…

Tew Named Vice President at Flagship Properties

September 16, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Joshua Tew has been named Vice President of Flagship Properties’ commercial division.  Flagship Properties is a Greenville-based real estate company that provides sales and leasing services throughout…

Alliance to strengthen Technology Villages program, S.C. small businesses

September 16, 2014

CLEMSON, SC — The Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership has joined with the Institute for Economic Development, Clemson’s College of Business and Behavioral Science (CBBS) and the Office of Economic Developmentat Clemson University to announce…

Appalachian Regional Commission Awards $60,000 Grant For Gossett Street Mill Site Remediation

September 16, 2014

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Anderson County Council woman Gracie Floyd announced the receipt of a $60,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant. This grant funding will be matched with local dollars ($60,000 is…

Adams and Reese Charleston Partner Tara Nauful Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization by Best Lawyers

September 16, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Adams and Reese Charleston Partner Tara Nauful was named Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization “Lawyer of the Year” in Charleston by Best Lawyers. “Lawyers of…

Trident Cancer Center Completes $6 Million Expansion

September 16, 2014

Mayor Keith Summey, Representative Jenny Horne to highlight opening event  N. Charleston, SC –  On Thursday September 18 at 4:30 p.m., Trident Cancer Center will hold a ribbon cutting for its new…

New Omatic App Safely Merges Duplicate Records In The Raisers Edge®

September 16, 2014

MergeOmatic uses similarity scoring to accurately identify and automatically merge duplicates in bulk CHARLESTON, SC – Omatic Software, a Blackbaud partner and three-time Inc. 500|5000-winning solutions provider, announced today the release of MergeOmatic, a…

NEW LISTING: 700 SF Office Space for Sublease in West Ashley

September 16, 2014

2225 Ashley Crossing Drive, Ste 101 Charleston, SC 29414 Available: 700 SF Lease Rate: $750/month DESCRIPTION: An approximately 700 SF clean office suite with one restroom available for sublease. Multitenant office facility located…

Citizens group launches roads referendum song

September 16, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Citizens for a Better Greenville have created a campaign song that members plan to share to grow awareness of the November roads referendum. The 60-second is a…

Greenville Nonprofits Talk Community Collaboration at Shine the Light

September 16, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Expanding Leadership Beyond Your Walls, the…

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank supports The Salvation Army’s afternoon reading program.

September 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank held, “Jeans Days” from August 8 through August 29. Each Friday during that time, bank employees could wear jeans if they contributed to…

2014 Columbia Choice Awards Call For Entries

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission and Columbia Green present the 13th Annual Columbia Choice Awards for Landscaping and Beautification.  These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods and…

Harris Cohn Chosen by the City of Columbia Design/Development Review Commission

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Cohn Construction Services announced Harris Cohn has been chosen by the City of Columbia Design/Development Review Commission (DDRC) as its newest board member.  The mission of the DDRC is to review proposed work…

Professional Office Complex development

September 15, 2014

Patriot Point is coming to Main Street!  LEXINGTON, SC – Bartlett Financial will host a Groundbreaking on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 9:30 am at their offices on 943 East Main Street in…

Governor’s Cup seeks Spirit Corps participants

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Community and musical groups are encouraged to apply for Spirit Corps spots in the 42nd annual Governor’s Cup Road Race. “The Governor’s Cup Road Race, sponsored by…

The Palms at Rocky Point on Lake Murray Grand Opening

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Hurricane Builders is proud to announce the grand opening of their newest phase of houses, The Palms at Rocky Point on Lake Murray. This community offers great…

Homeowners Mortgage Welcomes John J. Stahl, III to its Leadership Team

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises (HME), a full service regional mortgage-banking firm serving the Southeast, is proud to welcome John J. Stahl, III to its  team as Vice President, Retail…

Grants Kick Off with Biofuel Production Stakeholder Meetings

September 15, 2014

  The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) will host two meetings as part of a USDA Office of Rural Development Rural Business Enterprise Grant designed to connect economic…

Red Cross Launches Statewide Disaster Preparedness Campaign

September 15, 2014

South Carolina is the most disaster-prone state in the mid-Atlantic   On September 21, the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo’s devastation inflicted on South Carolina, the American Red Cross will…

Help Harvest Hope Win $60,000 Through New On-line Walmart Voting Campaign

September 15, 2014

  Fight Hunger. Spark Change is the perfect way for everyone in South Carolina to get involved and support our own community. By VOTING for Harvest Hope online at www.walmart.com/fighthunger everyday, Harvest Hope…

Richland One Announces Honors and Awards

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –   Dreher Graduate Receives Full ROTC Scholarship Mikayla Cox, a 2014 graduate of Dreher High School, was awarded a full Marine Corps ROTC scholarship worth $180,000. She…

Motor Supply Co. Bistro Celebrates 25 Years During Fall Harvest Week, Oct. 7-12, 2014

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Since 1989, Motor Supply Co. Bistro’s food-obsessed staff has been one of the driving forces behind the farm-to-table initiative in Columbia, S.C. There have been changes behind the…

Cultural Council Announces 2014-2015 Programs

September 15, 2014

  COLUMBIA, SC, September 15, 2014 – The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties has announced its programs for 2014-2015, which includes a change of emphasis on its grant…

Adams and Reese Has Twelve Columbia Office Attorneys Ranked Among 2015 Best Lawyers

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – A total of 120 Adams and Reese attorneys, including 12 attorneys from the firm’s Columbia office, have been named to the 2015 edition of The Best Lawyers…

Scholarship Opportunity for Young Women

September 15, 2014

Empowering women to make a difference COLUMBIA, SC – Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson and Councilwoman Julie Ann Dixon are inviting all young women to apply for the National Foundation for Women…

Jessica Smoake Joins Palmetto Health Foundation

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health Foundation is pleased to announce Jessica Smoake has been named Development Coordinator for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital at the Foundation. Smoake was most recently Marketing coordinator at…

ACI Plastics Expanding Manufacturing Operations Into Oconee County

September 15, 2014

$4.1 Million Investment By Thermoplastics Company Expected To Create 25 Jobs  OCONEE, SC –  Thermoplastics processor and recycler ACI Plastics, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operations into Oconee County. The company’s $4.1 million…

NAI Avant Brokers ±1.21Acre Land Sale for Bojangles in Orangeburg, SC

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Senior Broker, Walter Monteith, recently represented Bojangles Corporation in their purchase of ±1.21 acres at 3624 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg, SC. Bojangles Corp. acquired…

Public, Private Entities Join to Advance New Health Care Model in South Carolina

September 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Health care organizations in South Carolina today announce the formation of a public-private collaboration called the Patient-Centered Medical Home Alliance to promote the new model of primary…

Vista Guild Welcomes Fall with “Vista Nights,” Third Thursday in the Vista

September 14, 2014

Shops and galleries in the Vista welcome shoppers and offer extended hours on the third Thursday of each month COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up…

Motor Supply Co. Bistro Celebrates 25 Years During Fall Harvest Week, Oct. 7-12, 2014

September 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Since 1989, Motor Supply Co. Bistro’s food-obsessed staff has been one of the driving forces behind the farm-to-table initiative in Columbia, S.C. There have been changes behind the…

Claflin hosts reception for distinguished S.C. physician

September 14, 2014

ORANGEBURG, SC – Dr. Mike Watson, a retired Bamberg County physician and former member of the Claflin University Board of Trustees, will join Dr. Henry N. Tisdale (Clafin’s president) and…

District Five teacher named Social Studies Teacher of the Year

September 14, 2014

CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher has been named Social Studies Teacher of the Year by a statewide group. Spring Hill High School’s Brea Amick has received…

SCE&G and the Columbia Museum of Art Present Solar Exploration Station

September 12, 2014

  Interactive Solar Display to Educate Students in Fun and Creative Way   CAYCE, SC – Representatives from SCE&G and the Columbia Museum of Art along with a group of…

Richland One Selected to Host Statewide Technology Conference for Educators

September 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – For the second consecutive year, Richland One has been selected to host “DENapalooza,” a statewide conference that teaches educators how to integrate technology in the classroom effectively.…

United Way of the Midlands Tackles the Tough Issues

September 12, 2014

  Kicking Off 2014-2015 Fundraising Campaign   COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands will officially kick off the 2014-2015 fundraising campaign with a celebration of accomplishments in tackling…

Wells Fargo Announces $2.8 Million Investment in South Carolina

September 12, 2014

Team members show support by volunteering and giving back during ‘Week of Caring’ events   COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced that it has invested $2.8…

DHEC awards coastal public access improvement grants

September 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Three communities will work to improve public access to coastal areas, thanks to grants from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. “Our beautiful coastal resources…

Emitec To Expand Laurens County Manufacturing Plant

September 12, 2014

$3 Million Investment By Automotive Component Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs LAURENS, SC –  Emitec, an exhaust technology company and wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is expanding its Laurens County…

Junior Achievement Recognizes Their Best of 2014

September 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC- Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina recognized three individuals who have made a difference. Gloria Thomas, Robin Rawl and Joel Skipper were honored at the JACSC board meeting…

Glen Raven Expanding Anderson County Sunbrella® Manufacturing Center

September 12, 2014

$13.5 Million Investment To Create 10 New Jobs ANDERSON, SC  – Glen Raven, Inc., a global leader in high-performance fabrics, is expanding its Anderson County Sunbrella® manufacturing center through a $13.5…

Team Caughman Adds Three New Members

September 12, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – Team Caughman/ERA Wilder Realty has added three new team members to help market and sale the Columbia Metro area.  These three individuals along with Charles & Mary…

Graham on Obama’s Plan to Combat ISIL

September 11, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today spoke on the Senate floor about President Obama’s plan to combat ISIL.    

DHEC coastal photography contest accepting entries

September 11, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Photographers of all ages and degrees of expertise are invited to ready their cameras and tripods to enter their best photographs of coastal South Carolina scenes in…

Gore Joins Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado

September 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Clyde “Bennett” Gore Jr., a South Carolina native and military veteran, has joined Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado. His practice will focus on veterans’ disability and criminal…

Gore Joins Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado

September 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Clyde “Bennett” Gore Jr., a South Carolina native and military veteran, has joined Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado. His practice will focus on veterans’ disability and criminal…

Anderson University Earns 4th Recognition from U.S. News

September 10, 2014

Remains in top tier of regional colleges for 9th year in a row   ANDERSON, SC – The new “Best Colleges” rankings for colleges and universities have a lot to…

USC Upstate Offers 11 Foreign Languages in Evening Classes

September 10, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate’s World Languages Institute will offer instruction in 11 foreign languages this fall in non-credit, evening courses. Classes start the week of…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Deal

September 10, 2014

GREENVILE, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sales transaction of a 5,820 square foot office building at 721…