Scott Davis With Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors® Earns CCIM Designation

May 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors® congratulates Scott Davis, Broker, Coldwell Banker Commercial, Columbia, SC, upon earning the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. The honor was bestowed upon…

District Five Board Approves Kennedy as Irmo High School Football Coach

May 20, 2014

IRMO, SC – The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees has approved the hiring of Reggie Kennedy as head football coach and athletic director for Irmo High School. He replaces…

Horn to Retire from Colonial Life in 2015

May 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Randall C. Horn, president and chief executive officer of its Colonial Life business, intends to retire in the first quarter of 2015.…

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completes Over 7.4 Million Square Feet In Transactions In First Quarter; 2014 Q1 Volume Exceeds 2013 Q1

May 20, 2014

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the firm’s ten Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina offices completed 419 lease transactions totaling over 3,134,000 square…

Honorary Degrees Awarded at Corps of Cadets Commencement 2014

May 20, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel Board of Visitors presented honorary degrees to three people—Gen. Ann Elizabeth Dunwoody, the honorable Deborah Lee James, and Lt. Gen. Ellie Givan “Buck” Shuler Jr.—during…

SC Home Front Will Honor Homeless Veterans

May 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands (UWM), The Dorn VA Medical Center (VA), Transitions, and the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) will collaborate to honor homeless…

Free admission for active military on Memorial Day

May 19, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC –  Free admission to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will be offered on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, to active duty military personnel and their immediate family. This gift to…

Travel & Leisure: Magnolia Gardens one of the best in the U.S.

May 19, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Travel & Leisure Magazine has named Magnolia Gardens as one of America’s Most Beautiful Gardens. Tom Johnson, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens’ executive director, said Monday that the magazine’s designation affirms…

New partnership provides Snelling clients easy access to M&A services

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Allegiance Capital Corporation, and Snelling , have created a strategic alliance that provides Snelling clients easy, nationwide access to M&A services. “Snelling is well known across the nation…

Mayor Benjamin calls on VA Secretary to resolve hospital issues immediately

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has sent a letter to United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki calling on the Secretary to take immediate action regarding recent…

Providence Hospitals Announces 2014 Preston Jones Scholarship Recipient

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals announced its 2014 Dr. Preston A. Jones Memorial Scholarship Award at a ceremony last evening. Recipient Meredith Calcina, a fourth year medical student at the…

Charity Golf Tournament raises over $20,000 for Cancer Care

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, April 21st the Lexington Medical Center Foundation hosted the Jay Criscione Golf Tournament for Charity at the Lexington Country Club. Over 25 corporate partners participated in…

“XLTE” Delivers Added Capacity to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in South Carolina

May 19, 2014

Doubles network capacity, faster peak speeds in more markets to enhance wireless service for customers GREEENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless has expanded its newest technology – known as XLTE –…

“XLTE” Delivers Added Capacity to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in South Carolina

May 19, 2014

Doubles network capacity, faster peak speeds in more markets to enhance wireless service for customers GREEENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless has expanded its newest technology – known as XLTE –…

TD Bank Names Danielle Fredey Head of Retail Channel Originations

May 19, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – TD Bank has named Danielle Fredey Head of Retail Channel Originations. She is responsible for leading a team that manages mortgage and consumer lending operations. She also…

Walmart Donates Major Gift to Senior Resources’ Meals On Wheels Program

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Walmart Foundation, through its State Giving Program, has awarded Senior Resources a $47,817 grant to help reduce its Meals on Wheels waiting list.  A check presentation will be…

City of Cayce Honors Local Leaders

May 19, 2014

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce City Council Members, Mayor Elise Partin, City Manager, Rebecca Vance, and additional City staff visited the South Carolina Statehouse yesterday as Governor Nikki Haley proclaimed May…

University of South Carolina home to Pat Conroy’s archive

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Pat Conroy’s archive, which includes handwritten manuscripts of his 11 books, family scrapbooks and personal diaries packed with story ideas, poems and musings, now belongs to the University…

Junior League Of Columbia’s Community Enrichment Grant RFP Now Open

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The Junior League of Columbia’s (JLC) Community Enrichment Grant Program is now open for applications from Midlands area nonprofit organizations. The purpose of the JLC Community Enrichment Grant…

Voterheads Weekly Update – May 19

May 19, 2014

    Various fees could be up and down in Mauldin this week while Columbia continues its discussion to sell the old baseball stadium. Featured Items for this week SC – City of Columbia Tuesday,…

Voterheads Weekly Update – May 19

May 19, 2014

    Various fees could be up and down in Mauldin this week while Columbia continues its discussion to sell the old baseball stadium. Featured Items for this week SC – City of Columbia Tuesday,…

Worthington Industries To Expand Florence County Operations For Second Time In Two Years

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs LLC, a market leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality, custom-engineered operator cabs for industrial mobile equipment, is expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operations…

Worthington Industries To Expand Florence County Operations For Second Time In Two Years

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs LLC, a market leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality, custom-engineered operator cabs for industrial mobile equipment, is expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operations…

Leadership Columbia Class Unveils Completed Class Project

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia, a program for existing and emerging leaders sponsored by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, unveiled their class project yesterday on the grounds of The Hearth…

County to Celebrate Public Works Week

May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is bringing out the heavy equipment next week to celebrate National Public Works Week. The County’s Public Works Division is holding a parade featuring a…

Rainbow International Raises $36,000 at 4th Annual Rainbow Charity Golf Classic

May 17, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – On May 6th, Rainbow International of Columbia hosted the 4th Annual Rainbow Charity Golf Classic and Auction at Cobblestone Park Golf Course. This event benefits two young…

Former CSC Director Joins TCube Solutions

May 16, 2014

Chris Mercer brings 29 years experience in P&C systems integration and innovation  COLUMBIA, SC, May 13, 2014: TCube Solutions, Inc. announced today the addition of Chris Mercer to TCube’s team…

Colliers International brings Pitas Mediterranean Restaurant to the Bank of America Plaza

May 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Allen Wilkerson negotiated a lease to bring Pitas Mediterranean Restaurant, at the Bank of America Plaza, located at 1901 Main Street. Wilkerson represented the landlord,…

Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley On April 2014 Unemployment Rate

May 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to South Carolina’s unemployment rate decreasing to 5.3 percent in April from 5.5 percent in March. This is…

Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley On April 2014 Unemployment Rate

May 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to South Carolina’s unemployment rate decreasing to 5.3 percent in April from 5.5 percent in March. This is…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2014

May 16, 2014

Unemployment Rate Decreases; Lowest Rate Since June 2001 COLUMBIA, SC The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in April down from March’s rate of 5.5 percent. The…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2014

May 16, 2014

Unemployment Rate Decreases; Lowest Rate Since June 2001 COLUMBIA, SC The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in April down from March’s rate of 5.5 percent. The…

District Five principal receives Outstanding Educator Award

May 15, 2014

IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five administrator has received this year’s Columbia College Wil Lou Gray Outstanding Educator Award. Chapin Middle School Principal Anna Miller was presented with…

Coakley joins Lexington One

May 15, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – At a special board meeting/board budget workshop of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held on April 29, 2014, the board approved the hire…

Adrian Peterson Speaks at YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women Prayer Breakfast, May 9, 2014

May 15, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Adrian Peterson, former NFL player with the Chicago Bears, spoke at the YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women’s Annual Prayer breakfast on Friday morning, May 9, 2014.…

EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods

May 15, 2014

  Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality   WASHINGTON, DC –  After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…

EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods

May 15, 2014

  Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality   WASHINGTON, DC –  After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…

Hack for SC Coming to IT-oLogy

May 15, 2014

Hackers and other techies will be joining forces with the power of artists, librarians and community leaders May 31 – June 1    COLUMBIA, SC – Hackers and other techies…

Wastequip Expands Manufacturing Footprint in the Southeast

May 15, 2014

        New Blacksburg, S.C. Facility to Service the Carolinas and Georgia   CHARLOTTE, NC – Wastequip® announces the opening of its newest manufacturing facility in Blacksburg, S.C.…

Richland One Superintendent Dr. Percy Mack Announces Plans To Retire June 30

May 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – After leading the district for six years, Richland One Superintendent Dr. Percy Mack has announced his plans to retire effective June 30, 2014. The Richland One Board of…

Colonial Life names Cathy Brooks Volunteer of the Year

May 14, 2014

Annual award recognizes employee for significant contributions to community   COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company has named Cathy Brooks winner of its Volunteer of the Year…

Reunion of Friends at SC Book Festival

May 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – When the South Carolina Book Festival begins on May 16, there were be a reunion of two friends who haven’t seen each other in forty-four years.  “It was…

Five After Five Canceled this Week Due to Inclement Weather

May 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Five After Five concert set for tomorrow, May 15, featuring Weaving The Fate and Death of Paris, has been canceled due to inclement weather projected to hit Columbia.…

Dent Middle School Celebrates Two Law Related Education Awards

May 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Dent Middle School is receiving two awards from the South Carolina Bar Law Related Education (LRE) Division.  Dent was named the 2014 LRE Middle School of the…

Promotional Ceremony CPD’s Second In Command Named; Service Pins Awarded

May 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Police Chief William ‘Skip” Holbrook proudly announced three significant promotions this morning at Columbia Police Headquarters. Most notably, he named his second in command. This morning’s…

The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s Board of Advisors

May 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In celebration of 50 years of service to the Midlands, the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC), a non-profit organization which serves to promote harmony, mutual respect and…

Veteran business journalist named to fellowship at UofSC

May 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Mark W. Tatge, a journalist who has spent more than 30 years working for the nation’s leading business reporting outlets, is the first recipient of the Baldwin Business…

Young Promoted to Development Director for Children’s Hospital at Palmetto Health Foundation

May 14, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health Foundation is pleased to announce Priscilla Young has been promoted to Development Director for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. In her new role at Palmetto Health Foundation,…

Communities In Schools of South Carolina Announces Continued Improvement in Graduation Rates in New Report Released Today

May 14, 2014

TV Ads by Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Highlight Leading Reasons Why Kids Drop Out, Including Hunger, Homelessness, Lack of Medical Care COLUMBIA, SC – As kids around the country are graduating, Communities In…

Communities In Schools of South Carolina Announces Continued Improvement in Graduation Rates in New Report Released Today

May 14, 2014

TV Ads by Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Highlight Leading Reasons Why Kids Drop Out, Including Hunger, Homelessness, Lack of Medical Care COLUMBIA, SC – As kids around the country are graduating, Communities In…