GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million

June 10, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…

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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million

June 10, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…

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Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…

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Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…

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Richland One Students, Schools win 45 National and State Music Awards and Honors

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – This spring, Richland One students made beautiful music that was recognized for its excellence by various national and state organizations, including Carnegie Hall, the South Carolina Music Educators…

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Benedict College Social Work Professor Travels to Cuba for Social Workers Research Program

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — Mrs. Brenda Armstrong Clark, Benedict College Social Work Professor, will travel with a group of fourteen social work educators to Cuba June 14-22, 2014.  Participants are members of…

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Chicken Salad Chick’s Second Columbia Location to Open Today

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s newest, fast-casual restaurant concept, is opening its new franchise location in Columbia today. The new restaurant is located at 252-Z Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC…

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Faherty Brand Mobile Beach House Bringing “Endless Summer” to EDENS Trenholm Plaza Saturday, June 14

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – June 14, 2014 ~ Pop-up shop to sell sustainable beachwear with food, drinks and live music COLUMBIA, SC – Cutting-edge, sustainable beachwear designers Faherty Brand are bringing their East…

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Sullivan named SC Bar Young Lawyer of the Year

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Allison P. Sullivan, partner with Bluestein Nichols Thompson and Delgado, LLC (BNTD), was named Young Lawyer of the Year by the South Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’…

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Trey McDaniel Joins Miller-Valentine Construction

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Construction is pleased to announce that Trey McDaniel has joined their Columbia based Design/Build construction team as a project manager. Trey, a native of Columbia, is a…

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The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The members of the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s (CRC) 50th Anniversary Planning Committee are pleased to announce a gala to celebrate fifty years of service to…

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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative

June 9, 2014

Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…

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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative

June 9, 2014

Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…

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SCE&G to Paint Sheet Pile Wall along Lake Murray Dam Beginning June 18

June 9, 2014

CAYCE, SC -SCE&G will begin the process of painting the sheet pile wall adjacent to the Lake Murray pedestrian walkway across the top of the Dreher Shoals Dam on Wednesday,…

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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman

June 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…

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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman

June 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…

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Red Ventures Expanding Lancaster County Headquarters, Adding 200 Jobs

June 9, 2014

Expansion To Add 180,000-square-foot Facility In Indian Land For Tech Company COLUMBIA, SC – Red Ventures, a technology company headquartered in Indian Land, S.C., is expanding for the second time in…

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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…

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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…

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Mark Twain Circle of America Welcomes Winthrop Professor as President

June 9, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University Professor of English John Bird is considered one of the nation’s top Mark Twain experts. Bird’s interest in Twain’s work has prompted him to write several articles and…

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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…

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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…

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NCCI Presents Contribution to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Each year, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) holds State Advisory Forums designed to promote education and provide a greater understanding of both national and…

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NCCI Presents Contribution to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Each year, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) holds State Advisory Forums designed to promote education and provide a greater understanding of both national and…

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Red Ventures opens Silicon Valley style office in South Carolina

June 9, 2014

INDIAN LAND, SC – A new chapter in the ever-expanding story of Carolina-based marketing and tech company Red Ventures began on Monday as the company celebrated the grand opening of…

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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest

June 9, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…

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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…

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Elliott B. Daniels Joins Murphy & Grantland, P.A.

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Murphy & Grantland, P.A. is pleased to announce Elliott B. Daniels has joined our office as an associate. Daniels concentrates his legal practice in the areas of…

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District Five Schools Mark End of the School Year with Activities and Ceremonies

June 9, 2014

IRMO, SC – School’s out for summer, and district-wide teachers and students marked the end of 2013-2014 classes with ceremonies and events throughout the week. At the Carolina Coliseum on…

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City of Cayce Named 2013 Tree City

June 9, 2014

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce announced it has been named a 2013 Tree City USA by theArbor Day Foundation in recognition of its dedication to effective urban forest management and promoting the importance of…

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Midlands Technical College Student Transfers To and Graduates from Harvard

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Former Midlands Technical College student Sara Oswald has achieved a dream that she never even foresaw being a possibility. On May 29, 2014, Oswald graduated from Harvard.…

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Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks on Her Confirmation

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Bruce Howe Hendricks was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate today for a seat on the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina.  “Brucie” Hendricks…

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Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks on Her Confirmation

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Bruce Howe Hendricks was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate today for a seat on the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina.  “Brucie” Hendricks…

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Richland County Month in Review: May

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County officials, neighborhood residents and others gathered for the official groundbreaking of the County’s dirt road paving program. Nearly 30 roads are scheduled to be paved…

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Lexington One Promotes Watson

June 9, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC — At a Special Called Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held May 31, 2014, the board approved the promotion Sherry R.…

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Matt Montgomery named to The Cooperative Ministry’s Board of Directors

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Matt Montgomery has recently been named to the Board of Directors of The Cooperative Ministry.  The organization’s mission is to increase the economic self-sufficiency of people experiencing…

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Gilbert High Names Corley Head Varsity Softball Coach

June 9, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC — Gilbert High announces the selection of Edward “Eddie” R. Corley as head coach for varsity softball. He replaces Reuben Eargle who retires at the end of the…

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Books-A-Million to Sponsor Book Drive to Benefit Richland Two Schools

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — The Books-A-Million, Village at Sandhill store, is sponsoring a book drive to benefit Windsor Elementary School students. Patrons visiting the store can choose to purchase a book…

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MidlandsBiz Hires USC Student Intern

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – MidlandsBiz is excited to announce Leah Edwards as a summer design intern.  Leah is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Visual Communications…

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Frederick A. Crawford of Richardson Plowden Certified as a Circuit Court Mediator

June 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Frederick A. Crawford has been certified as a circuit court mediator by the South Carolina Supreme…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation calls for Best of Philanthropy Awards Nominations

June 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties in the Midlands by helping charitable individuals and businesses meet the needs of our community, is calling…

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

June 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given…

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Nexsen Pruet Ranked Among Top Firms in the Carolinas

June 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet is ranked as a leading law firm in the Carolinas in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The legal guide…

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Nexsen Pruet Ranked Among Top Firms in the Carolinas

June 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet is ranked as a leading law firm in the Carolinas in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The legal guide…

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City Year Summit & 25th Anniversary Gala Held in Boston

June 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Inc.’s 2014 In School & On Track National Leadership Summit presented by Comcast NBC Universal and sponsored by CSX convened national and local leaders from the education, business, government,…

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Thompson for Superintendent of Education Takes Campaign Signs Mobile

June 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C.  State Superintendent of Education, will continue his Campaign Event Tour throughout the state while making his signs mobile. Dr. Thompson and individuals…

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Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina Announce 2014 CreateAthon® Dates

June 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina are pleased to announce that both organizations will once again host CreateAthon events this fall. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon…

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City and School District Officials Announce Plans for Virginia Pack Site

June 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia and Richland County School District One officials announced the demolition and future plans for the former Virginia Pack Elementary School site. The demolition…

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Elliott B. Daniels Joins Murphy & Grantland, P.A.

June 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Murphy & Grantland, P.A. is pleased to announce Elliott B. Daniels has joined our office as an associate. Daniels concentrates his legal practice in the areas of…

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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest

June 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…

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