Clemson trustees approve fee increase averaging less than 3%

June 25, 2014

CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University fees for tuition, housing and meal plans will increase by an average of less than 3 percent this fall, which will partially offset mandatory payroll,…

SHE, The Upstate Women’s Show Returns to the TD Convention Center

June 25, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  SHE, The Upstate Women’s Show, presented by BI-LO and produced by JBM & Associates, is set for August 22-24 at the TD Convention Center. Now in its…

St. Peter’s Catholic School Unveils New Website

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The longest, continuously-running Catholic school in South Carolina has launched a new website highlighting its commitment to providing an academically challenging education in a safe, nurturing environment. St. Peter’s Catholic School…

City Year Introduces New Advisory Board Member Tommy Johnson of Colliers International

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – City Year, a national organization that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public schools, is pleased to introduce new Advisory Board Member Tommy…

Victor’s Restaurant of Florence Hires Cooper Thomas as New General Manager

June 25, 2014

FLORENCE, SC – Award-winning Victor’s restaurant of Florence, S.C. has hired Cooper Thomas as its new General Manager. In his new role, Thomas will oversee operations at the award-winning restaurant…

Two District Five Students Earn Prizes at State Business Plan Competition

June 25, 2014

IRMO, SC – Two students from Lexington-Richland School District Five were named finalists in a recent statewide business plan competition. Spring Hill High School students Darienne Jackson and Cassidy Mattingly…

Secretary of State Offers Free Notary Public Training Seminars Across South Carolina

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering two regional notary public seminar this summer and fall for all midlands-area South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming…

Secretary of State Offers Free Notary Public Training Seminars Across South Carolina

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering two regional notary public seminar this summer and fall for all midlands-area South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming…

ERA Wilder Realty Welcomes Elaine Runager

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty welcomes real estate expert, Elaine Runager, of Columbia, SC. Having lived in Irmo and Chapin for over 35 years, Elaine joins the team of agents…

Ashley Gorman Joins Colliers International as a Brokerage Assistant

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley E. Gorman as a Brokerage Assistant.  Gorman will be working with the Colliers Retail Services Team in…

Unitrends Delivers Industry’s Only Iron-Clad Disaster Recovery Assurance to Customers

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Unitrends, the industry’s fastest-growing multi-environment data protection and disaster recovery company, today announced that it’s offering the industry’s first unequivocal Disaster Recovery Assurance to customers. With Unitrends’ new hybrid…

NAI Avant Represents Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc., in Expansion at 1201 Main Street, Columbia, SC

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Paul Hartley, SIOR, Senior Office Broker with NAI Avant, LLC, recently represented Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc., a civil and environmental engineering firm with offices in Columbia, Bluffton,…

Cypress Real Estate Partners, LLC Welcomes Carter Seawell

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Cypress Real Estate Partners, LLC is pleased to announce that Carter Seawell has joined the firm as a brokerage associate in Columbia.  A native of Charlotte, Carter…

Colonial Life Donates $6,000 to Community Organizations

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — WVOC-FM survived an intense sudden-death playoff to best seven other media teams in today’s 13th annual Colonial Life Challenge for Charity. The victory by Christopher Thompson and his partner,…

Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory

June 25, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…

Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory

June 25, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…

District Five Teachers Head to the Farm for Summer Lessons

June 25, 2014

LEESVILLE , SC – For many educators summer is a time for professional development, preparation and planning. But for one group of Lexington-Richland School District Five teachers that included a…

McCall Farms Makes Changes to Reduce Emissions, Save Energy

June 25, 2014

EFFINGHAM, SC – McCall Farms, maker of popular canned vegetable brands Margaret Holmes® and Glory Foods®, has initiated changes to its packaging system that significantly reduce its environmental impact by using…

Lexington Educator Named Winner of South Carolina First Novel Prize

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission and Hub City Press of Spartanburg announce James Edwin McTeer II of Lexington as the winner of the 2014 South Carolina First Novel Competition. McTeer’s novelGrave…

Lexington One Hires Morris

June 24, 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 administration’s recommendation to…

Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…

Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…

SCRA Technology Ventures Welcomes New Companies to the SC Launch Program

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area company Snapcastr, Greenville-area companies BarberWind and ActivEd and Columbia-area companies TerraStride…

SCRA Technology Ventures Welcomes New Companies to the SC Launch Program

June 24, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area company Snapcastr, Greenville-area companies BarberWind and ActivEd and Columbia-area companies TerraStride…

Adams and Reese Ranks Among Top 200 Diversity Law Firms for Seventh Consecutive Year

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – For the seventh consecutive year, Adams and Reese ranked among the Top 200 Law Firms in diversity among its attorneys according to the 2014 “Diversity Scorecard,” an…

Healthy Learners Announces New Board of Trustee Members

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Healthy Learners announces the addition of Sharon Reynolds Earle, Ed.D., Taranda M. Frost, MBA, James L. Gallieshaw, and Lite Nartey, Ph.D. to the Healthy Learners Board of…

Parker Poe Assists Austrian Company on Launch of First North American Automotive Parts Facility

June 24, 2014

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Economic development professionals with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP have helped voestalpine Group develop its 17th production site in the United States. The voestalpine Automotive Body…

Parker Poe Assists Austrian Company on Launch of First North American Automotive Parts Facility

June 24, 2014

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Economic development professionals with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP have helped voestalpine Group develop its 17th production site in the United States. The voestalpine Automotive Body…

Recycling industry brings $13 billion boost to SC economy

June 24, 2014

Economic impact doubles in eight years with growth of recyclers, recycling rate COLUMBIA, SC – The recycling industry in South Carolina brings a $13 billion boost to the state’s economy annually…

Recycling industry brings $13 billion boost to SC economy

June 24, 2014

Economic impact doubles in eight years with growth of recyclers, recycling rate COLUMBIA, SC – The recycling industry in South Carolina brings a $13 billion boost to the state’s economy annually…

Columbia’s J. Bolos Real Estate and Covenant Properties Affiliates with Century 21 Real Estate

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – Independent real estate company J. Bolos Real Estate and Covenant Properties, both based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced today that they are now merging, and are becoming a…

Colt Rosenberg Joins EDTS as Sales Executive

June 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC  – Colt Rosenberg has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as an Account Associate…

SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…

SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…

JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County

June 24, 2014

HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…

JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County

June 24, 2014

HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…

Amazon.com Chooses the Best Books of 2014 (So Far)

June 24, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Today Amazon.com announced its annual list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, a midyear retrospective that highlights the must-reads released between January and June 2014.…

Amazon.com Chooses the Best Books of 2014 (So Far)

June 24, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Today Amazon.com announced its annual list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, a midyear retrospective that highlights the must-reads released between January and June 2014.…

Artisans of the Olde English District & Holiday Market Seeks Artists and Craftsmen for December 6th

June 24, 2014

LANCASTER, SC – Applications are now available for the second annual Artisans of the Olde English District & Downtown Holiday Market to be held December 6th from 10am until 4pm at 212 S.…

National Speaker to Address Greenville’s Nonprofit Leaders

June 24, 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, announces that keynote…

Palmetto Health and YMCA of Columbia Join Forces to Improve Community Health

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health and the YMCA of Columbia are starting a new journey together, focused on improving the health and wellness of residents across the Midlands region. This…

One Million Cups Hosts Companies from Columbia, Spartanburg

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Barre3 Columbia was first up last week as we shared coffee and conversation about the entrepreneurial community in the Midlands. Owner, Lauren Truslow, came to share about…

EDTS Adds McGee, Pate to Southeastern IT Engineering Team

June 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  Josh McGee and Glenn Pate have joined IT firm EDTS as engineers. The rapidly growing IT firm, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure…

DNA Hires Graduate Intern

June 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) welcomed Elissa Visotski to their team as a graduate intern. Visotski graduated from the University of South Carolina (USC) in December with a…

Michelle Porter Joins Rosenfeld Einstein as Accounting Specialist

June 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Michelle Porter to its growing team as an Accounting Specialist. A native of Pickens, South Carolina…

NAI Avant Welcomes Lee Bussell, Jr., to Market Leading Brokerage Group

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant announced the addition of Lee Bussell, Jr., to its market leading Brokerage Group.  Bussell will focus on the sale and leasing of office and industrial properties. …

Palmetto Health and YMCA of Columbia Join Forces to Improve Community Health

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health and the YMCA of Columbia are starting a new journey together, focused on improving the health and wellness of residents across the Midlands region. This…

Michelle Porter Joins Rosenfeld Einstein as Accounting Specialist

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – June 23, 2014 – Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Michelle Porter to its growing team as an Accounting Specialist. A native…

One Million Cups Hosts Companies from Columbia, Spartanburg

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Barre3 Columbia was first up last week as we shared coffee and conversation about the entrepreneurial community in the Midlands. Owner, Lauren Truslow, came to share about…

Procter & Gamble – Duracell Plans $69 Million Expansion

June 23, 2014

Project “L” Will Go To Lancaster County Council For Final Reading & Public Hearing Monday Night LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation has announced a $69 million expansion of the…