Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Reports Recent Lease Transactions in the Charleston Area

August 11, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: World Wide Equipment of SC, Inc. leased 20,000 sq.ft. of industrial space…

Sydney Rogers of Nashville Alignment to Address Greenville Nonprofit Leaders

August 11, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County is bringing Sydney…

Go Grey at Riverbanks in Celebration of World Elephant Day

August 11, 2014

Zoo Joins the Herd to Help Save African Elephants COLUMBIA, SC –  Guests visiting Riverbanks Zoo and Garden tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12, are encouraged to Go Grey in honor of World Elephant…

New board members at the Lourie Center

August 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – With the beginning of the fiscal year ahead, the Lourie Center board of directors voted in a new board chair and three new board members at its…

S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers

August 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…

S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers

August 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…

IT Provider EDTS Repeats on CRN’s Next-Gen 250 List

August 11, 2014

Prestigious Annual Ranking Recognizes Up-and-Coming IT Solution Providers Embracing New Technologies   AUGUSTA, GA and GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a full-service technology consulting firm specializing in network security, managed IT…

965 Clemson students receive degrees; Clements urges them to make a difference

August 10, 2014

CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University President James P. Clements urged new graduates, faculty, staff and alumni at Friday’s summer graduation to make a difference in their lives and the lives…

‘He’s an inspiration to me’; father, daughter graduate together

August 10, 2014

CLEMSON — Proud fathers usually watch from the stands on graduation day, but not Eddie Railey. He joined his daughter, Reagan, in the processional on Friday, as they both marched…

McKay Firm’s Brandon Jones Selected for Leadership Columbia Class of 2014- 2015

August 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce has selected Brandon Jones, an attorney with McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A., as a member of Leadership Columbia, Class of 2014-2015.  The selection criteria for Leadership…

Columbia Medical Office Market Report – New Hospital; Changing Healthcare

August 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC Click here to download the complete report.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The Columbia, SC medical office market ended the first half of 2014 with a vacancy rate of 9.28%. Overall asking…

Hundreds receive free medical and vision care in the Midlands

August 9, 2014

SC Mission 2014 Midlands Comes to a Close COLUMBIA, SC –  The fourth consecutive year of SC Mission 2014 Midlands ended today at Noon. The two-day medical event hosted at the…

SCRA Recognized As Best Place To Work By SC Chamber

August 8, 2014

Ranked Eighth in the Small to Medium Size Category COLUMBIA, SC –  SCRA today announced that they have been named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina. SCRA placed eighth…

SCRA Recognized As Best Place To Work By SC Chamber

August 8, 2014

Ranked Eighth in the Small to Medium Size Category COLUMBIA, SC –  SCRA today announced that they have been named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina. SCRA placed eighth…

Rosenfeld Einstein Honored Again as One of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for 2014

August 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina-based insurance agency Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has again been ranked as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for…

Scott and Company Ranked #13 South Carolina’s Best Places to Work 2014

August 8, 2014

COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, has been ranked as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for…

Rosenfeld Einstein Honored Again as One of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for 2014

August 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina-based insurance agency Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has again been ranked as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for…

Scott and Company Ranked #13 South Carolina’s Best Places to Work 2014

August 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, has been ranked as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for companies…

Michal Kalwajtys joins Callison Tighe as an associate

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Michal Kalwajtys, who’s practiced law in Columbia for more than a year, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson LLC as an associate. He’ll concentrate on employment law.…

A.T. LOCKE Adds Veronica Edwards as Financial Analyst

August 7, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC- A.T.LOCKE, which provides accounting services, business analysis and financial guidance to emerging and mid-sized organizations, has added Veronica Edwards as a Financial Analyst on the firm’s rapidly-growing Upstate team.…

2 Specialists Join Derrick, Stubbs & Stith

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, has added a senior tax specialist and an audit and assurance specialist to its staff, bringing to 22 the number of professionals…

Endurance Hiker and Author Andra Watkins Speaks at Rotary Club of Sumter

August 7, 2014

SUMTER, SC – Andra Watkins, author of the To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis, speaks at the Rotary Club of Sumter this week. The Rotarians invited Watkins to…

Residential Design-Build Firm Expands, Forms Gallup & LaFitte Inc.

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Residential design-build firm Gallup & Gallup is proud to announce the addition of two new partners. R.B. Gallup and Robert LaFitte have joined residential designer Dick Gallup…

Residential Design-Build Firm Expands, Forms Gallup & LaFitte Inc.

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Residential design-build firm Gallup & Gallup is proud to announce the addition of two new partners. R.B. Gallup and Robert LaFitte have joined residential designer Dick Gallup…

2 Specialists Join Derrick, Stubbs & Stith

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, has added a senior tax specialist and an audit and assurance specialist to its staff, bringing to 22 the number of professionals…

A.T. LOCKE Adds Veronica Edwards as Financial Analyst

August 7, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC- A.T.LOCKE, which provides accounting services, business analysis and financial guidance to emerging and mid-sized organizations, has added Veronica Edwards as a Financial Analyst on the firm’s rapidly-growing Upstate team.…

Endurance Hiker and Author Andra Watkins Speaks at Rotary Club of Sumter

August 7, 2014

SUMTER, SC – Andra Watkins, author of the To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis, speaks at the Rotary Club of Sumter this week. The Rotarians invited Watkins to…

Michal Kalwajtys joins Callison Tighe as an associate

August 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Michal Kalwajtys, who’s practiced law in Columbia for more than a year, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson LLC as an associate. He’ll concentrate on employment law.…

Anderson Featured in Where to Retire Magazine

August 6, 2014

Anderson, SC, has been selected a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions. Anderson is one of…

Cruver Receives Angels in Adoption Award

August 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Dan Cruver, a 1994 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently selected by U.S. Senator Tim Scott as a recipient of the 2014 Angels in Adoption Award.…

Womble Carlyle’s Shunta Grant Named to Lawyers Of Color’s 2014 Hot List

August 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, S.C.— Womble Carlyle attorney Shunta Grant has been named to Lawyers Of Color’s 2014 Hot List, which salutes minority attorneys excelling in the legal profession. The 2014 Hot List honorees, who…

Six Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to “Legal Elite of the Upstate”

August 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorneys Ron Cardwell, Jennie Cluverius, David Gossett, John Hardaway, Amy Allen Hinson and William W. “Billy” Wilkins have been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “Legal…

A.T. LOCKE Adds Veronica Edwards as Financial Analyst

August 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – A.T.LOCKE, which provides accounting services, business analysis and financial guidance to emerging and mid-sized organizations, has added Veronica Edwards as a Financial Analyst on the firm’s rapidly-growing…

Lucas the Beaver Brings Home First Prize

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Lucas the Beaver, star of an engaging children’s book about following one’s dreams, is now a first-place award winner. Lucas’s story recounts the journey of a youngster…

Lucas the Beaver Brings Home First Prize

August 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Lucas the Beaver, star of an engaging children’s book about following one’s dreams, is now a first-place award winner. Lucas’s story recounts the journey of a youngster…

Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill

August 6, 2014

S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…

Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill

August 6, 2014

S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…

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,…