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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

Fisher & Phillips Associate Edward Rawl Appointed to American Bar Association Leadership Position

June 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Edward Rawl, Jr., an associate at Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been appointed to serve as the national Member Service Project Coordinator in the Young Lawyers Division…

TDC Cutting Tools and Greenfield Industries to Expand Operations in Oconee County

June 6, 2014

$8.2 Million Investment Will Result In 38 New Positions OCONEE, SC – TDC Cutting Tools, Inc. will establish its overseas headquarters in Oconee County at the same site as its subsidiary,…

TDC Cutting Tools and Greenfield Industries to Expand Operations in Oconee County

June 6, 2014

$8.2 Million Investment Will Result In 38 New Positions OCONEE, SC – TDC Cutting Tools, Inc. will establish its overseas headquarters in Oconee County at the same site as its subsidiary,…

Van Hauser joins LCK as Vice President, Project Management Services

June 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – LCK announced that R. Van Hauser has recently joined the firm as Vice President, Project Management Services.  Hauser, a mechanical engineer, is a seasoned leader in facilities…

Piedmont Natural Gas Supports Science and Mathematics Governor’s School’s Summer Program in Spartanburg

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Piedmont Natural Gas has contributed $5,000 in support of iTEAMS Spartanburg, GSSM’s four-day technology, computer…

Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…

Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…

Supporting Statewide Initiative, BlueCross and BlueChoice Expand Prenatal Coverage

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Taking the next steps in a statewide effort to improve healthy birth rates, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are enhancing prenatal benefits…

Supporting Statewide Initiative, BlueCross and BlueChoice Expand Prenatal Coverage

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Taking the next steps in a statewide effort to improve healthy birth rates, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are enhancing prenatal benefits…

2014 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced

June 5, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC -The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to as…

2014 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC -The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to as…

Connect South Carolina’s New Broadband Availability Figures Show Access Increasing

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Connect South Carolina released new analysis showing broadband availability in South Carolina at speeds of at least 3 Mbps download/768 Kbps upload, without mobile, increased from 86.93%…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Richland Library Offer Travelers Free Entertainment Downloads

June 5, 2014

CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Richland Library have partnered to make a collection of entertainment downloads free to CAE travelers. Curated by Richland Library, the collection includes thousands…

SC Watermedia Exhibit

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is hosting the South Carolina Watermedia Society’s 36th Annual juried Watermedia Exhibition in the Springs House Galleries for the month…

Tradition of Leadership Continues for My Carolina Alumni Association Board

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The leadership for My Carolina Alumni Association was recognized at the State House on Wednesday, June 4, as incoming board president Paula Harper Bethea, ’75, and incoming…

MUSC Waring Library Wins Online Resource Award

June 5, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)  Waring Historical Library received 2014 Online Resource Award from the Archivists and Librarians in the History of the Health Sciences…

One Columbia for Arts and History

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –   Best Kind of Busy This week, the Southern Guitar Festival and Competition will be bringing world-class guitar performers and talented young guitarists to Columbia to compete. Not only…

Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…

Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…