Fowler Elected President of SC Bar Foundation

June 18, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC  —  Turner Padget announced that Elaine H. Fowler, a shareholder in the Charleston office and a member of the firm’s Business Transactions Group, has been elected to serve as the…

Fowler Elected President of SC Bar Foundation

June 18, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC  —  Turner Padget announced that Elaine H. Fowler, a shareholder in the Charleston office and a member of the firm’s Business Transactions Group, has been elected to serve as the…

Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Celebrate Over 50,000 New Jobs Since January 2011

June 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and state business leaders today responded to the news that South Carolina has announced over 50,000 new jobs since 2011. This benchmark was reached on the same…

Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Celebrate Over 50,000 New Jobs Since January 2011

June 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and state business leaders today responded to the news that South Carolina has announced over 50,000 new jobs since 2011. This benchmark was reached on the same…

University of South Carolina Selected to Help Find New Uses for Toxics Data

June 18, 2014

ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that University of South Carolina is one of six academic partners selected for the 2014 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)…

NAI Avant Represents Sellers of ±25 Acres on Park Road, Lexington, SC

June 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Gerald Steele, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s brokerage team, recently represented the individual sellers of 2 parcels of land in Lexington, SC.  The combined acreage totaling ±25…

Murray Participates in AAF Minority High School Internship Program at DNA Creative Communications

June 18, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Stephanie Murray, a rising senior at Wren High School, was selected to participate in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Minority Internship Program. Murray shadowed the employees of…

Roger Sullivan Named Vice Chancellor for University Advancement

June 18, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC –  Roger J. Sullivan has been named vice chancellor for advancement at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Sullivan, who had been serving in this role in an…

Pawmetto Lifeline Acknowledges Local Business for Support and Partnership

June 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC-The partnership between Hometown Radio and local non-profit animal rescue, Pawmetto Lifeline, was recognized last week during the June Quarterly Pawmetto Lifeline Board meeting at the Bower Parkway facility.…

New World Pharmaceuticals And New World Consumer Products To Locate Headquarters In Charleston County

June 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – New World Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, and sister company New World Consumer Products, LLC, a producer of scientifically-advanced products and supplements based on technology developed…

New World Pharmaceuticals And New World Consumer Products To Locate Headquarters In Charleston County

June 17, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – New World Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, and sister company New World Consumer Products, LLC, a producer of scientifically-advanced products and supplements based on technology developed…

Midlands Technical College President and Honors Society Advisor Receive National Honors from Phi Theta Kappa

June 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) president Dr. Marshall “Sonny” White, Jr., was among ten retiring college presidents/campus CEOs in the U.S. who were honored with the Michael Bennett…

Avison Young Welcomes Andrew Burton

June 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Avison Young is pleased to welcome Andrew Burton as an Associate in the Columbia office’s commercial brokerage team. Andrew specializes in solving client challenges pertaining to commercial…

Saraband Dance Club Celebrates 60 Years

June 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In the mid 1950’s, several couples who enjoyed an evening of dining and dancing with their spouses and friends started a club devoted exclusively to these activities.…

Danny Bonds joins Colliers International as a Brokerage Associate

June 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce that Danny Bonds has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate and a member of the Colliers Retail Services Team.  Bonds…

Connect South Carolina & IT-oLogy Announce Formal Partnership

June 17, 2014

Announcement Comes at Annual Connections 2014 Summit Highlighting Latest Developments and Best Practices in IT, Technology, and Broadband COLUMBIA, SC – Connected Nation President/COO Tom Ferree took the stage at the…

Connect South Carolina & IT-oLogy Announce Formal Partnership

June 17, 2014

Announcement Comes at Annual Connections 2014 Summit Highlighting Latest Developments and Best Practices in IT, Technology, and Broadband COLUMBIA, SC – Connected Nation President/COO Tom Ferree took the stage at the…

Center for Advanced Technical Studies’ Summer Camps Give Students Hands-On Lessons in Possible Careers

June 17, 2014

CHAPIN, SC – Katherine Pierce curiously eyed the goo on the end of the metal tweezers. “We’ve learned that bone marrow is very swishy,” she said, lightly prodding the gelatinous…

Town of Chapin, Utility Attorney Agree to New Contract

June 17, 2014

CHAPIN, SC – Chapin Mayor Skip Wilson announced today that the Town’s Utility Attorney David Knight has agreed to accept the terms and conditions of a new contract drafted by the…

Driven by a Passion for Creativity: Celebrating 20 years in Business.

June 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – David Hunt Creative, a Columbia, SC advertising and graphic design firm, is celebrating twenty years of providing strategic branding and design solutions for clients representing business, industry, health…

Richland County’s Transportation Penny is Foundation of Project to Benefit Midlands, State

June 17, 2014

RICHLAND, SC – Richland County is taking part in a local coalition, including Columbia and Lexington County, seeking state aid for a bundle of transportation projects that are collectively designed…

Phillips Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division Event On Lake Wateree

June 17, 2014

CAMDEN, SC – Steve Phillips of Lugoff, S.C., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 12 ounces Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division tournament of 2014…

Pelion Middle School Principal Jowers Announces Retirement

June 17, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington County School District One Superintendent Karen Woodward announced that Pelion Middle School Principal Sandra “Sandy” M. Jowers, Ph.D. plans to retire effective June 30, 2014. Woodward said,…

NAI Avant Promotes Reeves to Senior Property and Project Manager in Columbia Office

June 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant announced the promotion of Amy Reeves to Senior Property and Project Manager in the Property Management division of their corporate headquarters’ Columbia office. Amy Reeves…

White Knoll High Names Cochcroft Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

June 17, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC — White Knoll High announces the selection of Jason A. Cochcroft as head coach for varsity boys basketball. Cochcroft currently serves as head junior varsity boys basketball coach…

WP Rawl & Bi-Lo Give Back to Columbia

June 17, 2014

PELION, SC – Local leafy greens grower and shipper, WP Rawl, will host the second annual Katie’s Krops Camp June 22nd-25th at their headquarters in Pelion, S.C.  New this year to the three day…

Nike Basketball Camps Come to the Midlands

June 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC-   Elite Hoops, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia, and operator of Nike Basketball Camps in the Southeast continues to partner with US Sports Camps to offer the best in summer…

McKay Partner, Kelli Sullivan, Named Chairwoman of the SC Bar Ethics Advisory Committee

June 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. is proud to announce that Partner, Kelli Sullivan, has been asked to Chair the South Carolina Bar Ethics Advisory Committee. Sullivan has been a member of the…

Governor Nikki Haley Announces 7,100 New Jobs, $800 Million In Capital Investment

June 16, 2014

Biggest Single Day Jobs Announcement In South Carolina State History COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined elected officials, economic development professionals and company representatives to announce plans for three…

Governor Nikki Haley Announces 7,100 New Jobs, $800 Million In Capital Investment

June 16, 2014

Biggest Single Day Jobs Announcement In South Carolina State History COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined elected officials, economic development professionals and company representatives to announce plans for three…

LPL Financial To Establish Regional Headquarters In York County, Add 3,000 Jobs

June 16, 2014

Company To Invest $150 Million For Sustainable Office In Fort Mill YORK COUNTY, SC –  LPL Financial LLC, the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer, today announced plans to construct a new regional…

The Lash Group Plans New Charlotte Region HQ To Accommodate Rapid Growth

June 16, 2014

Fort Mill Campus at Kingsley to be Developed with Childress Klein and The Springs Company CHARLOTTE, NC –  The Lash Group, Inc., a subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), in partnership with Childress…

Southern First Bank Hires Mortgage Executives

June 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Chris Austin and Mr. Carter Weston as Mortgage Executives. Chris…

Southern First Bank Hires Mortgage Executives

June 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Chris Austin and Mr. Carter Weston as Mortgage Executives. Chris…

Lash Group Plans York County National Headquarters, Bringing 2,400 Jobs

June 16, 2014

Healthcare Company And Developers Plan Up To $90 Million Phased Investment YORK COUNTY, SC – The Lash Group, Inc., a healthcare service provider and subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), today…

Lash Group Plans York County National Headquarters, Bringing 2,400 Jobs

June 16, 2014

Healthcare Company And Developers Plan Up To $90 Million Phased Investment YORK COUNTY, SC – The Lash Group, Inc., a healthcare service provider and subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), today…

Dementia Specialist Certification

June 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center is hosting “Dementia Dialogues”, a free five-part learning experience designed to educate individuals who care for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s…

First Community Bank Opens Downtown Office

June 16, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced the opening of its downtown Columbia banking office at 1213 Lady Street. The location near Main Street gives the Lexington-based community bank a highly…

Giti Tire To Establish Chester County Manufacturing Plant, Create 1,700 Jobs

June 16, 2014

CHESTER, SC – Giti Tire, the 10th largest tire company in the world, will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Chester County. The company plans to invest $560 million and…

Giti Tire To Establish Chester County Manufacturing Plant, Create 1,700 Jobs

June 16, 2014

CHESTER, SC – Giti Tire, the 10th largest tire company in the world, will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Chester County. The company plans to invest $560 million and…

Congressman Clyburn Announces Local Student Selected for Library of Congress Junior Fellow Program

June 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – House Assistant Democratic Leader and South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that Salters, S.C. native, Margie Scott, was selected to serve as a Library of…

First Community Bank Opens Downtown Office

June 16, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced the opening of its downtown Columbia banking office at 1213 Lady Street. The location near Main Street gives the Lexington-based community bank a highly…

ADCO wins regional ADDY for interactive media

June 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – ADCO announced it was recently honored with a Silver ADDY award at the District 3 2014 American Advertising Federation (AAF) Awards in Raleigh, North Carolina. The award…

Jackson Lewis Greenville Attorneys Awarded for Excellence

June 16, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Managing Shareholder of Jackson Lewis PC’s Greenville office, Stephanie E. Lewis, and Shareholders Ashley B. Abel, Andreas N. Satterfield, Jr., and Sandi R. Wilson, were selected…

Richland County Sheriff Receives Champion of Housing Award

June 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In recognition of an outstanding record of service to the important challenge of affordable housing The Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia is pleased and proud to present the…

UofSC’s University Associates Names New Officers

June 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Charles W. “Chuck” Garnett, president and chief executive officer of the National Bank of South Carolina, has been elected president of the University of South Carolina’s University…

East Bay Company, LTD. Announces Lease Of 768 SF Of Office Space At 4 Carriage Lane In West Ashley

June 16, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – East Bay Company, Ltd. announces that Property Manager/Leasing Agent, Faith Geiger, represented the company as the Landlord in the leasing of 768 square feet of office space…

Town of Lexington Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipient and Declares “Kyle Carpenter Day”

June 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Steve MacDougall and Town Council recognized Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, Medal of Honor Recipient, at their June Council Meeting and proclaimed Thursday, June 19, 2014 as…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completes Over 1.6msf In Transactions; 2014 Volume Exceeds $619m

June 16, 2014

RICHMOND, VA – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the firm’s ten Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina offices completed 150 lease transactions totaling over 1,189,120 square feet and…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completes Over 1.6msf In Transactions; 2014 Volume Exceeds $619m

June 16, 2014

RICHMOND, VA – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the firm’s ten Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina offices completed 150 lease transactions totaling over 1,189,120 square feet and…