Wood Elected Vice President, Industrial Europe and Sonoco Officer

July 31, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced Adam Wood has been elected vice president of Industrial Europe and a Corporate Officer by the Company’s Board…

March of Dimes Offers 2015 Grant Funding

July 31, 2014

Applications accepted through September 5, 2014   COLUMBIA, SC -The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter is accepting applications for 2015 community grants. The Chapter will award more than $300,000 in…

Richard Sloop Joins Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors

July 31, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design located in Columbia’s historic Vista, welcomes Richard Sloop, AIA to the studio.…

One Million Cups Columbia hosts Capital Angels and ComCloud

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Charlie Banks presented on behalf of Capital Angels, a professionally-managed, membership-based group of angel investors in the Midlands. “We invest in innovative startups that have the potential…

City Year Columbia Introduces New 2014 Board and Staff Members

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA,SC – City Year, a national organization and AmeriCorps program that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public schools, is pleased to introduce the 3 new…

Mark Farris Named to Top Post at Greenville Area Development Corporation

July 30, 2014

Economic development group taps veteran to “build upon County’s opportunities, momentum” GREENVILLE, SC  – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic…

Collins & Lacy Names Partners-in-Charge for Statewide Offices

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is strategically positioning the law firm for growth and success by appointing Partners-in-Charge for its statewide offices.  The new Partners-in-Charge are Jack Griffeth in…

Midlands Students Team With At&T Employees And Junior Achievement To Learn Skills For Future Success

July 30, 2014

AT&T’s Aspire Mentoring Academy & Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina  Host 40 Local Students for “Day in the Life of an AT&T Employee” Mentoring Event   COLUMBIA, SC –  Investing time…

South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014.  Highlights of…

South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014.  Highlights of…

Business Leaders Join First Citizens’ Advisory Board in Greenwood

July 30, 2014

GREENWOOD, SC – First Citizens today announced that 12 business leaders have joined its Greenwood Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…

Business Leaders Join First Citizens’ Advisory Board in Greenwood

July 30, 2014

GREENWOOD, SC – First Citizens today announced that 12 business leaders have joined its Greenwood Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…

Capital Rotary Volunteers at Food Bank

July 30, 2014

    COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club members volunteered to support Harvest Hope Food Bank by packing 150 boxes of groceries for distribution to the elderly in lieu…

New full-service law firm in downtown Greenville

July 30, 2014

John L. B. Kehl, Erin Culbertson, J.J. Andrighetti And Alex Kornfeld announced the opening of their firm Kehl, Culbertson, Andrighetti & Kornfeld, LLC, located at 114 Manly Street, in downtown…

New Region Formed for NHD as Growth Continues

July 30, 2014

Community Museum Society, Inc. The National History Day in South Carolina Program is pleased to announce that there is a new region forming due to rapid growth over the last…

Gangs a threat to S.C., but tide may be shifting

July 30, 2014

By Nathan Rosenberger Guest contributor   COLUMBIA, SC  – Gangs and gang-related violence are a growing problem in S.C. When-and-how the tide of gang activity will be stemmed seems to…

ERA Wilder Realty Welcomes Hurricane Builders

July 30, 2014

Columbia, SC  – July 29, 2014- ERA Wilder Realty welcomes Hurricane Builders and Michael Reese alongside Petie Bradley, Andy Shelton, and Bridget Shelton. Hurricane Builders is an organization founded upon the…

SpecChem To Open Manufacturing Facility In Dorchester County

July 30, 2014

  $5.5 Million Investment Expected To Create 50 New Jobs   CHARLESTON, SC – SpecChem LLC, a supplier to concrete distributor networks, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Dorchester County.…

SpecChem To Open Manufacturing Facility In Dorchester County

July 30, 2014

  $5.5 Million Investment Expected To Create 50 New Jobs   CHARLESTON, SC – SpecChem LLC, a supplier to concrete distributor networks, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Dorchester County.…

New Business Lands at County Airport

July 30, 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…

County’s Transportation Penny Program Shifting into High Gear

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In its first year, Richland County’s transportation sales tax brought in $53 million – $3 million more than anticipated. The higher-than-projected revenue puts the County closer to…

Nelson Mullins Among Select Group Identified as ‘Leader’ in Complex Intellectual Property Litigation

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In its recently completed Intellectual Property Outlook report, BTI Consulting Group Inc.  identified Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a “leader” in complex intellectual property litigation…

City Year Columbia Introduces New 2014 Board and Staff Members

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA,SC – City Year, a national organization and AmeriCorps program that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public schools, is pleased to introduce the 3 new…

One Million Cups Columbia hosts Capital Angels and ComCloud

July 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Charlie Banks presented on behalf of Capital Angels, a professionally-managed, membership-based group of angel investors in the Midlands. “We invest in innovative startups that have the potential…

Midlands Technical College’s Rhames Elected Board Chair of National Association

July 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Midlands Technical College (MTC), has been chosen to chair the National Association of College and…

Announcing New Member to Hood Construction Team

July 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Hood Construction is excited to announce the recent addition of a new team member, Amanda Holyfield.Amanda comes to Hood Construction as an Assistant Project Manager, bringing with her…

United Community Bank Announces Sales and Service Champions for Second Quarter

July 29, 2014

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 10 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited exceptional sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…

CBRE Represents Seller of Stoneridge Office Park

July 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE| Columbia is pleased to announce the sale of the Stoneridge Office Park, a three-building office park at 220, 240 and 246 Stoneridge Drive in Columbia, South…

1×1 Design Welcomes Nicholas Burger to the Team

July 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – 1×1 Design is pleased to announce that Nicholas Burger, Associate AIA, has joined the team.  Nick earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Clemson University in 2012…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells Industrial Property

July 28, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 4695 Franchise Street in North Charleston, South Carolina. Kurts Investments, LLC purchased the 6,303 sq.ft. industrial property situated on…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…