Adams and Reese Launches Privacy, Data Security Practice

April 23, 2014

Columbia Office Partner to Serve as Practice Team Leader COLUMBIA, SC – April 23, 2014 – The law firm of Adams and Reese announces the formation of a new practice…

Jill Johnson Joins Newberry as Director of Marketing

April 9, 2014

NEWBERRY, SC – Jill Johnson has joined Newberry College as director of Marketing effective April 1, 2014. She will be responsible for developing, implementing and measuring a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy…

Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity Receives Bank of America Property Donations

April 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – April 3, 2014 –  Bank of America has donated eight properties to Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in support of the affiliate’s efforts to build affordable…

The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders’ Executive Medical Director Authors and Releases Book on Eating Disorders

April 2, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – April 2, 2014 – Dr. Timothy D. Brewerton, M.D., Executive Medical Director of The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders, located on the campus of Carolina Children’s Home…

Indie Grits Film Festival Kicks Off Friday, April 11

April 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – April 1, 2014 Indie Grits Film Festival, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers in Columbia, S.C., which will take place April 11-20, 2014,…

USC Senior, Pedro De Abreu, Receives Prestigious HARVARD Award

March 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – March 28, 2014 – USC graduating senior, author and entrepreneur Pedro De Abreu receives coveted Leadership in Education Award from Harvard University. The Leadership in Education Awards…

All about Tesla-Model S at Rotary Club Lake Murray-Irmo

March 5, 2014

IRMO, SC – March 5, 2014 – The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo meeting was an automobile enthusiast’s dream. The speaker was Alan Buck, who talked about the Tesla Model…

Wine Dinner at Terra with Arcadian Winery

February 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – February 20, 2014 – Terra will host a wine dinner with grape grower and owner of Arcadian Winery, Joe Davis, on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m.…

Electornic Waste Event- Irmo!

February 14, 2014

Keep the Midlands Beautiful in partnership with the Town of Irmo Electronics Waste Recycling- February 15, 2014  Keep the Midlands Beautiful in partnership with the Town of Irmo will be…

Humane Society Seizes and Saves 80 Neglected Horses in Chesterfield County

January 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – January 24, 2014 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which works to end animal overpopulation and investigates and addresses animal cruelty complaints, announces…

Gala for a Greener Midlands

November 25, 2013

Keep the Midlands Beautiful hosts 2nd annual Gala for a Greener Midlands WEST COLUMBIA, SC – December 5, 2013 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful will be hosting the 2nd annual…

Celebrate, Sing and Save with Family, Friends and Neighbors at Vista Lights Thursday

November 20, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Nov. 20, 2013) – By all indications (including the weather report) this year’s Vista Lights will set a new standard for kicking off the holidays in Columbia. The…

Rooftop Rhythms Rocks Forest Acres Thursday Night

October 23, 2013

WHAT: Cooler weather means the return of Rooftop Rhythms, hosted by the City of Forest Acres. This popular neighborhood event will take place for the second time this fall on…

SC Farmer James Cooley Named 2013 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year

October 20, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – October 20, 2013 – South Carolina farmer, James Cooley, is the 2013 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year.  Cooley was chosen this week as…

28th Annual Vista Lights Kicks off the 2013 Midlands Holiday Season Thursday, November 21

October 8, 2013

WHAT: The Congaree Vista’s signature open house kicks off the holiday season with artistic performances, live music and dancing. More than 60 galleries, shops and restaurants will open their doors…

Gena Knox Celebrates New Cookbook at Cottage & Vine Oct. 15

October 7, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – October 15, 2013 – Southern cooking isn’t all about butter and biscuits. It’s also about farmers’ markets, foraging, fresh flavors, family, and lots and lots of figs,…

The Humane Society Offers Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries to Celebrate National Feral Cat Day

October 2, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – October 2, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end overpopulation by offering low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, will offer…

Leadership South Carolina Welcomes Lindsey Griffin to Their Newest Class

September 26, 2013

Leadership South Carolina Welcomes Lindsey Griffin to Their Newest Class COLUMBIA, SC – September 26, 2013 – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most recognized leadership development program, welcomes…

Rooftop Rhythms Rocks Forest Acres Thursday Night

September 18, 2013

WHAT: Cooler weather means the return of Rooftop Rhythms, hosted by the City of Forest Acres. This popular neighborhood event will take place twice this fall: Thursday, Sept. 19 and…

Senate’s End Hosts Smoke on the Water with 16 Barbeque Teams Competing Friday

September 18, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – September 20, 2013 –  Senate’s End, Columbia’s premier event space and the home of Dupre Catering & Events and 302 Artisans at Senate’s End (316 Senate Street),…

Rooftop Rhythms Rocks Forest Acres Sept. 19

August 25, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – September 19, 2013 WHAT: Cooler weather means the return of Rooftop Rhythms, hosted by the City of Forest Acres. This popular neighborhood event will take place twice…

SC Bar Foundation Director Begins Second Term as President of National Organization

August 21, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2013 – Shannon Willis Scruggs, executive director of the South Carolina Bar Foundation, has been elected for a second term as president of the National…

SC Bar Foundation Director Begins Second Term as President of National Organization

August 21, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2013 – Shannon Willis Scruggs, executive director of the South Carolina Bar Foundation, has been elected for a second term as president of the National…

Youth Corps announces class of 2013-2014

August 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – Youth Corps, a leadership program for outstanding ninth and tenth graders from Midlands schools, announced the class members for 2013-2014. This group of students will take part…

Senate’s End Hosts Smoke on the Water Barbeque Competition

August 15, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – August 14, 2013 – Senate’s End, Columbia’s premier event space and the home of Dupre Catering & Events and 302 Artisans at Senate’s End (316 Senate Street),…

SC Bar Foundation awards $1.88 million in grants

August 14, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2013 – The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded $1.88 million in grant funds to support civil legal aid, law related education and other legal…

S.C. Bar Young Lawyers receive four ABA Awards of Achievement

August 14, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – August 14, 2013  – The S.C. Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) won four prestigious Awards of Achievement at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting on Aug. 10…

Annual Viva La Vista brings Tasty Food to the Vista, Legendary reggae artists The Wailers to headline event

August 1, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – September 7 2013 –  Columbia’s Congaree Vista Guild is hosting its annual Viva La Vista, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. The sixth annual Viva La Vista will provide…

Congaree Vista Guild Announces Vista Retailers’ Tax-Free Weekend Specials

July 31, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – July 31, 2013 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in…

Youth Corps Announces New Board Members

July 25, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2013 – Youth Corps, a leadership program for outstanding ninth and tenth graders from Midlands schools, announced the Board of Directors for 2013-2014. This group…

Nancye Bailey Joins Youth Corps Board of Directors

July 24, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2013 – Carolina Event Consultants’ president Nancye Bailey has joined the Board of Directors for Youth Corps, a leadership program for outstanding ninth and tenth…

Janell Rohan Joins Nickelodeon Theatre as Director of Programming

July 23, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2013 – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house theater and a leading voice for media arts in the Southeast, has named Janell…

Tapp’s Arts Center Announces August 2013 Exhibit “The Art of Healing” & Seeks Participants Interesting in Healing Through Art

July 5, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – July 5, 2013 – Tapp’s Arts Center, Columbia’s center for art, music and performing arts and artists’ studios, announces “The Art of Healing,” a unique exhibit showcasing…

Humane Society Names Joseph Savitz Volunteer of the Year and Names New Officers to Board of Directors

June 14, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – June 7, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to end animal overpopulation and investigates and…

Chipotle Mexican Grill Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in the Vista for Tuesday, June 18

June 14, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – June 13, 2013 – The Congaree Vista Guild and Butler Properties and Development will host a grandopening ribbon cutting for Chipotle Mexican Grill in the Congaree Vistawith…

Glenforest Clubs 4 Camps Golf Tournament: Thursday, June 20th

June 6, 2013

Announcing 3nd Annual “Clubs 4 Camps” Golf Tournament: Thursday, June 20th 2013 West Columbia, SC- Glenforest School, a K-12, non-profit school for children who learn differently, presents the third annual “Clubs 4…

The Animal Mission to Benefit from “Dressed to the CaNines” at Tapp’s Arts Center Wednesday, June 5

June 3, 2013

WHAT: The Animal Mission and Richland County Sheriff’s Department K9 Division will benefit from “The Animal Attraction” and “Dressed to the CaNines,” two animal-focused arts events at Tapp’s Arts Center.…

The Nickelodeon Theatre Introduces “National Treasures,” First Curated Series

May 29, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 201# – “National Treasures: A Retrospective of American Classics,” the Nickelodeon Theatre’s first curated series, will begin playing at the Nickelodeon Theatre for 12 consecutive…

The Humane Society Awarded ASPCA Grant

May 28, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – May 28, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Columbia, which strives to end animal overpopulation by offering low-cost spay and neuter…

The Animal Mission to Benefit from “The Animal Attraction” and “Dressed to the CaNines” at Tapp’s Arts Center

May 28, 2013

WHAT: The Animal Mission and Richland County Sheriff’s Department K9 Division will benefit from “The Animal Attraction” and “Dressed to the CaNines,” two animal-focused arts events at Tapp’s Arts Center.…

Terra Weclomes Michael Fomby as General Manager

May 21, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2013 – Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s seasonal preparation of Southern dishes using local products whenever possible at 100 State Street in West…

Congaree Vista Guild Welcomes NAI Avant to the Neighborhood

May 17, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – May 17, 2013 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in…

See Spot Run Annual 5K Run/Walk to Benefit The Humane Society

May 9, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2013 –  The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end the overpopulation of unwanted animals by offering low-cost spay and…

Irmo Police Department is recognized as a Traffic Safe Community

May 7, 2013

IRMO, SC – May 7, 2013 – The Town of Irmo was recognized with a joint resolution from the South Carolina Legislature after being designated a Traffic Safe Community by…

Seventh Annual Indie Grits Festival 2013 Announces Increases in Attendance and Film Winners

May 2, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – May 2, 2013 – After a successful Indie Grits Festival 2013, festival organizers announce that festival attendance increased over 2012’s festival, while approximately 25 percent of festival…

Keep the Midlands Beautiful welcomes New Board Member

April 30, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – April 30, 2013 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful welcomes Mark Harmon to the Keep the Midlands Beautiful Board of Directors. In his early days growing up in…

Irmo's Tim Whipple and star athletes speak to the Rotary Club of Lake Murray

April 24, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – April 24, 2013 – The speaker at the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo was Tim Whipple, Irmo High School head basketball coach of the reigning 4A High…

Vista Guild Hosts 22nd Annual Artista Vista April 25-27

April 23, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – April 25, 2013 –  Artista Vista, The Midlands’ longest running gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27, 2013. Vista artists and galleries will…

Giant Yard Sale to Benefit The Humane Society

April 23, 2013

COLUMBIA, Sc – April 23, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end the overpopulation of unwanted animals by offering low-cost spay and…

Chapin’s We Care Competing for $25,000 Grant on Facebook

April 14, 2013

200 Causes Battling for Top 40 Spots in State Farm Neighborhood Assist contest  CHAPIN, SC – April 9, 2013 – Chapin’s We Care Center is one of 200 causes competing…