Avison Young Commercial Lease – 700 Gervais Street

June 11, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Bruce W. Neel represented Rocket Man Dueling Piano Bar in the leasing of a 5,491 SF space…

First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…

First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…

Two District Five students earn Carolina Scholar Awards

June 10, 2014

IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have earned the University of South Carolina’s top undergraduate scholarship. Dutch Fork High School 2014 graduate Tulsi Patel and Irmo High…

GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million

June 10, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…

GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million

June 10, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…

Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…

Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…

Richland One Students, Schools win 45 National and State Music Awards and Honors

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – This spring, Richland One students made beautiful music that was recognized for its excellence by various national and state organizations, including Carnegie Hall, the South Carolina Music Educators…

Benedict College Social Work Professor Travels to Cuba for Social Workers Research Program

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — Mrs. Brenda Armstrong Clark, Benedict College Social Work Professor, will travel with a group of fourteen social work educators to Cuba June 14-22, 2014.  Participants are members of…

Chicken Salad Chick’s Second Columbia Location to Open Today

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s newest, fast-casual restaurant concept, is opening its new franchise location in Columbia today. The new restaurant is located at 252-Z Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC…

Faherty Brand Mobile Beach House Bringing “Endless Summer” to EDENS Trenholm Plaza Saturday, June 14

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – June 14, 2014 ~ Pop-up shop to sell sustainable beachwear with food, drinks and live music COLUMBIA, SC – Cutting-edge, sustainable beachwear designers Faherty Brand are bringing their East…

Sullivan named SC Bar Young Lawyer of the Year

June 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Allison P. Sullivan, partner with Bluestein Nichols Thompson and Delgado, LLC (BNTD), was named Young Lawyer of the Year by the South Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’…

Trey McDaniel Joins Miller-Valentine Construction

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Construction is pleased to announce that Trey McDaniel has joined their Columbia based Design/Build construction team as a project manager. Trey, a native of Columbia, is a…

The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The members of the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s (CRC) 50th Anniversary Planning Committee are pleased to announce a gala to celebrate fifty years of service to…

Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative

June 9, 2014

Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…

Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative

June 9, 2014

Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…

SCE&G to Paint Sheet Pile Wall along Lake Murray Dam Beginning June 18

June 9, 2014

CAYCE, SC -SCE&G will begin the process of painting the sheet pile wall adjacent to the Lake Murray pedestrian walkway across the top of the Dreher Shoals Dam on Wednesday,…

Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman

June 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…

Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman

June 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…

Red Ventures Expanding Lancaster County Headquarters, Adding 200 Jobs

June 9, 2014

Expansion To Add 180,000-square-foot Facility In Indian Land For Tech Company COLUMBIA, SC – Red Ventures, a technology company headquartered in Indian Land, S.C., is expanding for the second time in…

SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…

SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing

June 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…

Mark Twain Circle of America Welcomes Winthrop Professor as President

June 9, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University Professor of English John Bird is considered one of the nation’s top Mark Twain experts. Bird’s interest in Twain’s work has prompted him to write several articles and…

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…