S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…

S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…

Automotive Group Presents Donation to Food Banks for 3rd Year in a Row

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Jim Hudson is presented a combined gift of $100,000 to local food banks to support their needs during the critical summer months.  The donations include a gift from…

Fence industry names Columbia contractor to its Hall of Fame

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Charlie Weston of Guardian Fence in Columbia was named to the American Fencing Association Hall of Fame Class of 2014. To be eligible, AFA Hall of Fame members…

Colonial Life names four to leadership roles

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life has named four individuals leadership roles on its Columbia campus. Gavin Dean has joined the growth markets team as assistant vice president. He will partner with…

Council adopts Mayor Benjamin’s “Refugee Children” resolution

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Council today adopted a resolution proposed by Mayor Steve Benjamin that welcomes unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children placed with sponsor families in the city and calls…

Provo City Utilities Selects AAC Utility Partners to Lead Technology Assessment

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Provo City Utilities, located in Provo Utah, has selected AAC Utility Partners to provide consulting services in conjunction with creating a technology assessment of its legacy Customer Information…

Colliers International Welcomes Peggy Jewell to its Property Management Team

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announces the addition of Peggy Jewell, CPM, to its commercial property management team.  Jewell will serve as property manager for The Tower at 1301 Gervais and…

Columbia Chamber Announces Leadership Columbia 2014-2015 Class

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia (LC), a program for emerging and existing leaders sponsored by the Columbia Chamber, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Class of 2014-2015. This group of…

Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Announces 2014-2015 Advisory Board Members

August 6, 2014

Allen Bridgers to Chair Leadership Columbia Alumni Association   COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia Alumni Association, a program created and managed by the Columbia Chamber, has announced its 2014-2015 Advisory…

District Five Offers Golden Passes To Senior Citizens

August 6, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is encouraging senior citizens to be involved and active in district-sponsored events and activities. District Five is again offering Golden Passes to residents who…

Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…

Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…

Bosch Security Systems to open new distribution center in Spartanburg County

August 5, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a leading global supplier of security, safety and communications products, solutions and services, plans to open a new distribution center in Spartanburg County.  In addition to…

Bosch Security Systems to open new distribution center in Spartanburg County

August 5, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a leading global supplier of security, safety and communications products, solutions and services, plans to open a new distribution center in Spartanburg County.  In addition to…

Mashburn Construction Welcomes New Employees

August 5, 2014

Mashburn Construction welcomed new employees to the company:     Boyd Brown joins Mashburn’s Columbia office as a Business Developer. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Boyd formerly…

Mashburn Construction Welcomes New Employees

August 5, 2014

Mashburn Construction welcomed new employees to the company:     Boyd Brown joins Mashburn’s Columbia office as a Business Developer. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Boyd formerly…

Chapin High School’s Mary Margaret Dyches Receives College Scholarship From Workers’ Compensation Insurer

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce that recent Chapin High School graduate Mary Margaret Dyches was the recipient of a $1,000 award from the Self Insurers Fund 2014 Scholarship Program. An…

Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…

Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships

August 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…

Town of Lexington Earns Elite Achievers Award from the SC Chapter of Government Management Information Sciences

August 5, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – The Town of Lexington was honored with the Elite Achievers Award from the SC.GMIS for our Patrol Division Device Management Project at their July 24, 2014 Project Management…

Clif Bodiford CPAs merges practice into Scott and Company CPAs

August 5, 2014

Financial services expertise expands, enhances Scott and Company reach and capabilities   COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2014 – Columbia-based Clifton Bodiford CPA’s has merged its practice into…

Todd & Moore Sporting Goods to Celebrate 70th Anniversary

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Todd & Moore Sporting Goods will celebrate its 70th Anniversary on Thursday, August 7th at 620 Huger Street in downtown Columbia with a huge in-store event.  The…

Bon Secours Medical Group Adds Three New Physicians

August 4, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of three doctors to its local physician network: Carolina Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) welcomes Hans T. Carlson, MD, to…

NBSC Names Kennedy to Board of Directors

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Lou Kennedy to its South Carolina Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Lou has joined our board.…

NBSC Names Kennedy to Board of Directors

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Lou Kennedy to its South Carolina Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Lou has joined our board.…

National Tenants Compete for Limited Retail Space

August 4, 2014

KEY TAKEAWAYS Market vacancy rate is down to 6.32%.  Downtown vacancy rate is just 3.56%.  Rental rates averaged $17.72 per square foot for shop space with some tenants seeing rates…

Clif Bodiford CPAs merges practice into Scott and Company CPAs

August 4, 2014

Financial services expertise expands, enhances Scott and Company reach and capabilities   COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2014 – Columbia-based Clifton Bodiford CPA’s has merged its practice into…

Attorney Janice Holmes Accepted into the Leadership Columbia Class of 2015

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that attorney Janice Holmes has been selected into the Leadership Columbia Class of 2015.  Established in 1973 by the Greater Columbia…

Lambert Architecture + Construction Services Names Erica Hunter, Associate IIDA as Interior Designer

August 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – August 05, 2014 – Lambert Architecture + Construction Services is pleased to announce its recent hire of Erica Hunter as Interior Designer.  Her responsibilities will include space planning and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…