Columbia Businesses Clean Up Local Road

June 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Employees of two Columbia businesses lined the side of Fernandina Road in Lexington County on May 30, 2014, carrying orange garbage bags full of trash. The volunteers…

Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Kicks off GoSciTech

June 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will kick off GoSciTech, the School’s annual, residential, summer camp experience, on Sunday, June 15, 2014. The camp, which takes…

District Five’s Ready By Five Program Celebrates Year of Milestones

June 12, 2014

IRMO, SC – Staff, families and volunteers with Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Ready By Five program celebrated a year of family literacy and early learning services during a recent event.…

Historic Columbia Receives 2014 SC Historic Preservation Honor Award for Restoration of Woodrow Wilson Family Home

June 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — Governor Nikki Haley presented Historic Columbia, Richland County and John Milner Associates with the 2014 Historic Preservation Honor Award during the 2014 Historic Preservation Awards ceremony at…

Columbia Attorney Michael C. Greene Appointed to South Carolina Panel for Dietetics

June 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Gignilliat, Savitz & Bettis, LLP, is pleased to announce that Michael C. Greene has been appointed to the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics. Greene fills the general…

Columbia Attorney Michael C. Greene Appointed to South Carolina Panel for Dietetics

June 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Gignilliat, Savitz & Bettis, LLP, is pleased to announce that Michael C. Greene has been appointed to the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics. Greene fills the general…

Blackstone Shooting Sports: Coming Soon To Charlotte

June 12, 2014

CHARLOTTE, NC – Miller-Valentine Construction recently broke ground on Blackstone Shooting Sports, a new 27,090 SF facility located on Wilkinson Blvd. just outside of Uptown Charlotte, NC. The new building…

Adams and Reese Rises Up Am Law, NLJ Lists of Nation’s Top Law Firms

June 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Adams and Reese has climbed up both the 2014 “NLJ 350” (National Law Journal) List of Largest Law Firms ranked by attorney count, and the “Am Law…

Board of Trustees Approves Name for Facility, Groundbreaking Planned

June 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – At the board meeting held Tuesday, June 10, 2014, the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees voted to name the district’s new student learning facility the…

District Five Graduates Offered Nearly $120 Million in College Scholarships

June 12, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five’s most recent graduates earned nearly $120 million in college scholarships this school year. The awards for students from Chapin High, Dutch Fork High…

Palmetto Place Kids Announces New Resident Life Coordinator

June 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter is pleased to announce the hiring of Charlie Howell as its new Resident Life Coordinator. As resident life coordinator, Howell will work directly with the…

United Community Bank Breaks Ground for Construction of New Greenville, SC Office

June 11, 2014

Augusta Road Location to Feature Pocket Park, Community Space   GREENVILLE, SC – Construction is underway for a new United Community Bank retail location at 1400 Augusta Street. “United Community Bank…

First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim B. Apple Announces Retirement

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jim Apple, chairman and CEO of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, S.C., plans to retire at the time of the bank’s…

First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim B. Apple Announces Retirement

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jim Apple, chairman and CEO of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, S.C., plans to retire at the time of the bank’s…

Flora Golf Team Wins Fifth Consecutive State Title

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Five in a row—that’s how many Class 3A state championship titles the A.C. Flora High School boys golf team has won. The team captured its latest win…

KI Logistics expanding South Carolina operations

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – KI Logistics, a division of Kimura, Inc. a subsidiary of global logistics leader Kimura Unity, will expand its new North American headquarters and major logistics facility in South…

KI Logistics expanding South Carolina operations

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – KI Logistics, a division of Kimura, Inc. a subsidiary of global logistics leader Kimura Unity, will expand its new North American headquarters and major logistics facility in South…

4 Sowell Gray members honored as leading business attorneys

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Four Sowell Gray members have again been featured as leaders in their field in the latest edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. This…

Food Bank Donation by Capital Rotary

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club has donated $1,215 to assist Harvest Hope Food Bank in meeting the needs of hungry people in the Midlands, Pee Dee and Greater…

May 2014 Passenger Statistics

June 11, 2014

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – In May 2014 the number of passengers arriving into the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) increased by 6 percent over the same period last year. In…

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Columbia–Airport Recognized for Environmental Stewardship

June 11, 2014

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The West Metro Chamber of Commerce and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) co-hosted a sustainability forum with S.C. business leaders and elected officials at the Holiday Inn…

Richland Two Maintains Stellar Credit Rating

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Citing a history of “strong finances, characterized by conservative budgeting and consistently strong general fund balance reserves,” Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and Moody’s Investor…

NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO

June 11, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…

NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO

June 11, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…

CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…

CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…

Avison Young Commercial Lease – 700 Gervais Street

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Bruce W. Neel represented Rocket Man Dueling Piano Bar in the leasing of a 5,491 SF space…

First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…

First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…

Two District Five students earn Carolina Scholar Awards

June 10, 2014

IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have earned the University of South Carolina’s top undergraduate scholarship. Dutch Fork High School 2014 graduate Tulsi Patel and Irmo High…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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’…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…