Amazon.com Chooses the Best Books of 2014 (So Far)

June 24, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Today Amazon.com announced its annual list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, a midyear retrospective that highlights the must-reads released between January and June 2014.…

Artisans of the Olde English District & Holiday Market Seeks Artists and Craftsmen for December 6th

June 24, 2014

LANCASTER, SC – Applications are now available for the second annual Artisans of the Olde English District & Downtown Holiday Market to be held December 6th from 10am until 4pm at 212 S.…

National Speaker to Address Greenville’s Nonprofit Leaders

June 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County, announces that keynote…

Palmetto Health and YMCA of Columbia Join Forces to Improve Community Health

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health and the YMCA of Columbia are starting a new journey together, focused on improving the health and wellness of residents across the Midlands region. This…

One Million Cups Hosts Companies from Columbia, Spartanburg

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Barre3 Columbia was first up last week as we shared coffee and conversation about the entrepreneurial community in the Midlands. Owner, Lauren Truslow, came to share about…

EDTS Adds McGee, Pate to Southeastern IT Engineering Team

June 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  Josh McGee and Glenn Pate have joined IT firm EDTS as engineers. The rapidly growing IT firm, which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure…

DNA Hires Graduate Intern

June 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) welcomed Elissa Visotski to their team as a graduate intern. Visotski graduated from the University of South Carolina (USC) in December with a…

Michelle Porter Joins Rosenfeld Einstein as Accounting Specialist

June 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Michelle Porter to its growing team as an Accounting Specialist. A native of Pickens, South Carolina…

NAI Avant Welcomes Lee Bussell, Jr., to Market Leading Brokerage Group

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant announced the addition of Lee Bussell, Jr., to its market leading Brokerage Group.  Bussell will focus on the sale and leasing of office and industrial properties. …

Michelle Porter Joins Rosenfeld Einstein as Accounting Specialist

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – June 23, 2014 – Rosenfeld Einstein, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, has added Michelle Porter to its growing team as an Accounting Specialist. A native…

One Million Cups Hosts Companies from Columbia, Spartanburg

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Barre3 Columbia was first up last week as we shared coffee and conversation about the entrepreneurial community in the Midlands. Owner, Lauren Truslow, came to share about…

Palmetto Health and YMCA of Columbia Join Forces to Improve Community Health

June 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health and the YMCA of Columbia are starting a new journey together, focused on improving the health and wellness of residents across the Midlands region. This…

Procter & Gamble – Duracell Plans $69 Million Expansion

June 23, 2014

Project “L” Will Go To Lancaster County Council For Final Reading & Public Hearing Monday Night LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation has announced a $69 million expansion of the…

TripAdvisor recognizes Florence restaurant

June 23, 2014

FLORENCE, SC – The Pee Dee’s premier destination for great food, wine, and atmosphere, Victor’s, has just been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site…

Lexington Medical Center Foundation Annual Healthcare Scholarships

June 23, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – For more than 20 years, the Lexington Medical Center Foundation has cared for the future of health care by providing scholarships to students who have been accepted…

Women of Hope’s Wine on the River ~ August 23rd

June 23, 2014

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Saturday, August 23 ~ Join Women of Hope for wine tasting, food sampling and musical entertainment on the beautiful banks of the Congaree River.   Guests…

South Carolina Fossil Exhibit to Open at the State Museum on June 28

June 23, 2014

A variety of specimens will be displayed from museum’s nationally-known fossil collection in SC Unearthed                                                COLUMBIA, SC –  The South Carolina State Museum…

Collins & Lacy, P.C. Mediation Practice Expands as Scott Wallinger Becomes Certified Circuit Court Mediator

June 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. shareholder Scott Wallinger has been certified by The South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitration and Mediator Certification to be a Circuit Court Mediator.…

USC Ph.D Student Launches Photography Camp and Responsible Social Media Initiative for Teen Girls

June 23, 2014

  The #NoFilter Project Encourages Empowerment Art In Traditional and Emerging Media  COLUMBIA, SC – For concerned parents, there is now an added layer to keeping children safe in an increasingly…

SC Bar Foundation Announces Officers for 2014-15

June 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The South Carolina Bar Foundation announced officers: Elaine H. Fowler, president; Marie-Louise Ramsdale, president-elect; and Sidney J. Evering II, secretary/treasurer. As officers, they will be working with the…

Santee Cooper Approves $9 million in Loans for Five Industrial Development Projects Across State

June 23, 2014

MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $9 million in loans today to advance five industrial development projects across the state. The loans support projects representing…

Santee Cooper Approves $9 million in Loans for Five Industrial Development Projects Across State

June 23, 2014

MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $9 million in loans today to advance five industrial development projects across the state. The loans support projects representing…

Prime Music Rocks First Week: Prime Members Stream Tens of Millions of Songs for Free

June 23, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Amazon today announced that in the week following the introduction of Prime Music, Prime members streamed tens of millions of songs–that’s millions of hours of music–and added…

Prime Music Rocks First Week: Prime Members Stream Tens of Millions of Songs for Free

June 23, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Amazon today announced that in the week following the introduction of Prime Music, Prime members streamed tens of millions of songs–that’s millions of hours of music–and added…

Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President

June 23, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…

Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President

June 23, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…

South Carolina Bar Selects Fastcase for Legal Research Member Benefit

June 23, 2014

Members Get Free Nationwide Law Libraries, Smarter Search Tools, and Integrated Mobile Apps WASHINGTON, DC – The South Carolina Bar announced today that it has selected Fastcase to provide a…

South Carolina Bar Selects Fastcase for Legal Research Member Benefit

June 23, 2014

Members Get Free Nationwide Law Libraries, Smarter Search Tools, and Integrated Mobile Apps WASHINGTON, DC – The South Carolina Bar announced today that it has selected Fastcase to provide a…

Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Recognizes Broker

June 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Commercial Real Estate Broker Mike Edwards of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler marks his twenty-fifth year with the company this month.  Edwards joined Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler’s Columbia…

Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation

June 23, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…

Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation

June 23, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…

CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand

June 21, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Three Upstate microbusinesses recently opened their doors and two expanded their operations thanks to support from CommunityWorks (CW) MicroBusiness Loan Program. CW provided business coaching and loans…

Cathi Love Lunceford joins Spectra Communications

June 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Spectra Communications is pleased to announce that Cathi Love Lunceford has joined their team as a new accounts manager. Cathi is a native of South Carolina and…

South Carolina State House to Open for Tours Every Saturday

June 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Beginning Saturday, July 12th, Columbia, SC’s most iconic landmark – the South Carolina State House – will be open to visitors every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for…

Richland County’s Mosquito Prevention Tips Take the Bite Out of Summer

June 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Summer officially starts Saturday, and avoiding mosquito bites should be on everyone’s must-do list for the season. The Richland County Vector Control Department wants residents to take precautions…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2014

June 20, 2014

Unemployment Rate Holding Steady In May, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent, reflecting no change from April’s estimate. An increase of 736 people moved the estimated…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2014

June 20, 2014

Unemployment Rate Holding Steady In May, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent, reflecting no change from April’s estimate. An increase of 736 people moved the estimated…

The Cassina Group Welcomes Elizabeth Ramsey Dickinson

June 19, 2014

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC — Charleston are real estate firm The Cassina Group is excited to announce long-time Realtor Elizabeth Ramsay Dickinson has joined the company’s downtown Charleston office, headquartered at…

Pavlicek joins Callison Tighe as an associate

June 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Jacqueline M. “Jax” Pavlicek (formerly, Brown) has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson LLC as an associate. Her practice will focus on litigation. Pavlicek came to Callison Tighe…

Haigler new chair of Leadership Columbia Advisory Board

June 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC attorney Nicolas (Nick) L. Haigler was recently selected as chair of the 2014-2015 Leadership Columbia Advisory Board. Leadership Columbia, a program…

Mayor Benjamin to attend Medal of Honor Ceremony

June 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is traveling to Washington D.C. today where he will join President Barack Obama this afternoon for a White House Ceremony where Marine Cpl. William…

New Bridges on the way due to New Funding Measure

June 19, 2014

  The first contract to build South Carolina bridges using ACT 98 funding has been awarded and construction will begin in coming weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of…

New Bridges on the way due to New Funding Measure

June 19, 2014

  The first contract to build South Carolina bridges using ACT 98 funding has been awarded and construction will begin in coming weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of…

NAI Avant Appointed Exclusive Leasing and Managing Agent for Sparkleberry Crossing and Bradford Village Shopping Center, SC

June 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant was recently appointed exclusive leasing and managing agent for: Sparkleberry Crossing I is located at 111 Sparkleberry Crossing at the intersection of Sparkleberry and Clemson…

NAI Avant Arranges Sale of ±5,550 SF Harbison Restaurant, Columbia, SC

June 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  NAI Avant Director of Retail Service, Patrick Palmer, CCIM, recently represented the seller of the former Monterrey Mexican restaurant at 114 Afton Court in Harbison.  The ±5,550…

Lexington One announces School Nurse of the Year

June 19, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One names White Knoll Elementary School Nurse Amy Wood the 2014 Lexington One School Nurse of the Year. . Before coming to WKES…

Barnes Alford Helps Sponsor American Lung Association’s Fifth Annual Fight for Air Climb

June 19, 2014

COLUMBIA SC – Barnes Alford is pleased to announce they were a sponsor at the American Lung Association’s fifth annual Fight for Air Climb, held on May 31, 2014.  Participants in the…

Haigler new chair of Leadership Columbia Advisory Board

June 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC attorney Nicolas (Nick) L. Haigler was recently selected as chair of the 2014-2015 Leadership Columbia Advisory Board. Leadership Columbia, a program…

Pavlicek joins Callison Tighe as an associate

June 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Jacqueline M. “Jax” Pavlicek (formerly, Brown) has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson LLC as an associate. Her practice will focus on litigation. Pavlicek came to Callison Tighe…

Experienced medical professional joins Free Medical Clinic as Executive Director

June 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Free Medical Clinic Board of Directors has named Freddie Strange, Jr., MA, RRT as Executive Director. Strange will work to advance the clinic’s mission of providing…