City of Columbia to Launch Fundraising Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Steve Benjamin, Columbia Police Department Chief Skip Holbrook, Columbia Fire Department Chief Aubrey Jenkins and City staff launched the sale of official City of Columbia Breast…

Ann Hall Receives Tri-County’s Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence

August 18, 2014

PENDLETON, SC – Ann Hall, accounting manager for the Business Affairs Division at Tri-County Technical College, was honored Thursday (August 14) with the highest award given for staff excellence at…

Blue Tent Concludes 35th Annual Summer Camp

August 18, 2014

Upstate Children Affected by Abuse & Neglect Enjoy a Week Outdoors at Camp Tekoa GREENVILLE, SC – Blue Tent, formerly Camp Opportunity – a 501c3 organization offering year-round programming to support…

Retailer Of Luxury Watches Announces New Online Store

August 18, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – South Carolina-based retailer of luxury watches, LMJ Solutions LLC, today announced the launch of its new online store: www.GetCoolLuxuryWatches.com. Founder and President of LMJ Solutions LLC, Laurie Jenkins, said,…

Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributor BDI Pharma Opening New National Distribution Center in Texas

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – BDI Pharma, Inc. is in the final stages of construction and licensing for a new distribution center located in Irving, Texas. Operations are slated to begin as early…

OLo and Olette take IT-oLogy by storm

August 18, 2014

Characters developed to carry the IT-oLogy message to students   COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy is pleased to announce the newest arrivals to the IT-oLogy team. OLo and Olette have been…

Clawson and Staubes’ Brittany Boykin Selected for Lawyers of Color Hot List

August 18, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC –  Lawyers of Color has named Brittany Boykin, an associate in Clawson and Staubes’ Charleston office, to its second annual Hot List from the Southern Region. The list…

IDX Broker Approves Charleston PR & Design, LLC as Developers

August 18, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Realtors® and brokerages wanting to present custom real estate search within their websites have a new choice in South Carolina as Charleston PR & Design, LLC (CPR&D)…

SC State Fair Tickets and Family Fun Packs Now on Sale 

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The 2014 SC State Fair opens October 8th with all your favorite rides, concerts, foods and fun. And this year, the Fair is GOING PINK, making a “grand…

2014-2015 School Year Begins for Richland One Students, New Principals

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, August 18 Richland One will welcome back its 23,000 students as they begin another exciting year dedicated to academic excellence. Students at nine schools will…

City Issues Statement Regarding Permits for Vehicles for Hire

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia has issued the following statement regarding the process for issuing permits for vehicles for hire:   Currently, Columbia permits vehicles for hire compliant…

2014 Best Places to Work in South Carolina

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This ninth annual program was created by…

Graham Introduces Bill to Designate ‘Manufacturing Universities’

August 18, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) to help schools strengthen their engineering programs to meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing.…

District Five superintendent again earns high marks on board evaluation

August 18, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner once again earned high marks for his job performance during an open evaluation at the Monday, August 11 school…

Two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in S.C.

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina’s state veterinarian Friday announced that two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been confirmed in the state. A horse that died in Darlington County and…

Columbia Business Giving Back in the Form of Free Marketing and PR Campaign

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Reese, Salley & Associates, Ltd. Co. is a boutique Marketing and Public Relations firm in Columbia, SC specializing in Social Media and Public Relations. This firm is…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2014

August 18, 2014

Unemployment Rate Shifts Upward In July, South Carolina’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.7 percent from 5.3 percent in June, marking a shift upward after little change during the second…

Ice Bucket Challenge Goes Legal! – Adams and Reese Managing Partner Participates in Ice Bucket Challenge; Firm Donates $1,000 to ALS

August 18, 2014

NEW ORLEANS – The popular and gone-viral “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” continued in New Orleans on Thursday as Adams and Reese Managing Partner Chuck Adams participated in the challenge on the steps of…

UofSC sees rise in research funding; new record for federal grants

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA,SC – Research funding and sponsored awards at the University of South Carolina have been trending upward consistently for more than a decade. The trend continued in fiscal year 2014, with…

Columbia Business Giving Back in the Form of Free Marketing and PR Campaign

August 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Reese, Salley & Associates, Ltd. Co. is a boutique Marketing and Public Relations firm in Columbia, SC specializing in Social Media and Public Relations. This firm is…

Morton & Gettys expands with new senior counsel, new spacious office

August 15, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys, LLC announced the addition of new attorney Joseph L. Raad, Senior Counsel, to its practice, along with its move to Fountain Park Place…

Electronics, Tires and More Accepted at Special Recycling Event

August 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is making it easy for residents to safely recycle items that are not collected curbside by holding a special Electronic Recycling Event. Residents can drop…

Coker College Unveils New Additions to Student Center

August 15, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College held a grand opening today for the newly renovated Cobra Cafe, featuring new additions WOW American Grill and Wingery and We Proudly Serve Starbucks station. “We…

Morton & Gettys expands with new senior counsel, new spacious office

August 15, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys, LLC announced the addition of new attorney Joseph L. Raad, Senior Counsel, to its practice, along with its move to Fountain Park Place…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Receives 2014 Best of Columbia Award

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Columbia has been selected for the 2014 Best of Columbia Award in the Individual & Family Services category by the Columbia…

Engenius chooses website to makeover for free

August 14, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The people have voted, and one Upstate business is getting a new website via Engenius. Outman Cigars has won the 2014 Upstate’s Worst Website Competition. Engenius’ web and…

Class of 1964 Commissions Statue Representing Winthrop’s History

August 14, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – This fall, students strolling down Winthrop University’s Scholars Walk will be greeted by a new face – one that illustrates both the university’s history as a…

Coker College Honored as a College of Distinction

August 14, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2014-2015 school year. Coker is one of a select group of colleges to earn this prestigious…

Barbara Migliorisi Joins Rosenfeld Einstein Employee Benefits Team

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Barbara Migliorisi to its growing team as a Benefits Account Manager. A resident of Simpsonville, Ms.…

CRBR Honors Debi Schadel of Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Regional Business Report has selected Debi Schadel, founding partner at Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, to be honored as one…

Ogletree Deakins Deepens South Carolina Immigration Practice

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that Ashley Karen Kerr has joined the…

Sowell Gray’s Hendricks named to MTCF Leadership Council

August 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Tiffany Hendricks, attorney at Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been named a member of the Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) Leadership Council, a partnership between…

McNair Expands Grand Strand Practice with Lane Jefferies

August 13, 2014

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – McNair Law Firm announced the addition of associate Lane Jefferies to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office. Lane’s practice focuses on commercial litigation. “We are thrilled to have…

Attorney Jennifer Johnsen Honored with Appleman Award by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

August 13, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder Jennifer Johnsen has been honored with the John Alan Appleman Award by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel…

Brian Watson Joins Coldwell Banker Caine  to Form The Watson Team

August 13, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Brian Watson as a residential sales agent to its Easley office. He will be joining his wife, Lisa Watson, who has nine…

Midlands student awarded Unum scholarship

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – A young man’s plan for a musical education will be aided by one of 10 national scholarships to families of Unum employees. Theodore Nagelvoort plans to attend…

Ogletree Deakins Deepens South Carolina Immigration Practice

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that Ashley Karen Kerr has joined the…

Barbara Migliorisi Joins Rosenfeld Einstein Employee Benefits Team

August 13, 2014

SIMPSONVILLE, SC –  Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Barbara Migliorisi to its growing team as a Benefits Account Manager. A resident of Simpsonville, Ms.…

CRBR Honors Debi Schadel of Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Regional Business Report has selected Debi Schadel, founding partner at Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, to be honored as one…

YMCA of Columbia Announces Afterschool Program at Six Richland One Schools and Hires André Anthony as Senior Youth Development Director

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia announces they will now offer after school care at six Richland County School District One Schools and have hired André Anthony as Senior Youth Development Director.…

ERA Wilder Realty Unveils New Brand Identity

August 13, 2014

Company Positioned for Future Growth COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty is proud to announce the launch of its new logo, which represents the brand’s strategic revitalization over the past five…

National association honors MTC’s Sonny White and Bill Mulkey

August 13, 2014

White and Mulkey win regional awards from Association of Community College Trustees COLUMBIA, SC – MTC president Dr. Marshall “Sonny” White, Jr., and Radiologic Technology program director Dr. Bill Mulkey…

Torrey Rush reappointed to NACo International Economic Development Task Force

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Integrity Real Estate Advisors announced Torrey Rush has been reappointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) International Economic Development Task Force. Rush, Director of Advisory Services…

Mike Cashman to Serve on S.C. Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee

August 13, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Womble Carlyle attorney Mike Cashman has been selected to serve a two year term on the South Carolina Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee. The Committee screens candidates for judicial vacancies or…

Greenville Business Magazine Names Collins & Lacy Attorneys as Legal Elite

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Ross Plyler and Logan Wells have been recognized by their peers as members of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2014 Legal Elite of the Upstate. Ross Plyler…

Greenville Business Magazine Names Collins & Lacy Attorneys as Legal Elite

August 13, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Ross Plyler and Logan Wells have been recognized by their peers as members of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2014 Legal Elite of the Upstate. Ross Plyler…

Greenwood Genetic Center Welcomes New Laboratory Director

August 13, 2014

GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood Genetic Center welcomes Melanie Jones, PhD, as Assistant Director of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory.  Dr. Jones earned a doctorate in Human and Molecular Genetics at Virginia…

Greenwood Genetic Center Welcomes New Laboratory Director

August 13, 2014

GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood Genetic Center welcomes Melanie Jones, PhD, as Assistant Director of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory.  Dr. Jones earned a doctorate in Human and Molecular Genetics at Virginia…

Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill

August 13, 2014

H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…

Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill

August 13, 2014

H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business   COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…