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…

Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina Announce 2014 CreateAthon® Dates

June 7, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina are pleased to announce that both organizations will once again host CreateAthon events this fall. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon…

City and School District Officials Announce Plans for Virginia Pack Site

June 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia and Richland County School District One officials announced the demolition and future plans for the former Virginia Pack Elementary School site. The demolition…

Elliott B. Daniels Joins Murphy & Grantland, P.A.

June 6, 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…

South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest

June 6, 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,…

South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest

June 6, 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,…

Fisher & Phillips Associate Edward Rawl Appointed to American Bar Association Leadership Position

June 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Edward Rawl, Jr., an associate at Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been appointed to serve as the national Member Service Project Coordinator in the Young Lawyers Division…

TDC Cutting Tools and Greenfield Industries to Expand Operations in Oconee County

June 6, 2014

$8.2 Million Investment Will Result In 38 New Positions OCONEE, SC – TDC Cutting Tools, Inc. will establish its overseas headquarters in Oconee County at the same site as its subsidiary,…

TDC Cutting Tools and Greenfield Industries to Expand Operations in Oconee County

June 6, 2014

$8.2 Million Investment Will Result In 38 New Positions OCONEE, SC – TDC Cutting Tools, Inc. will establish its overseas headquarters in Oconee County at the same site as its subsidiary,…

Van Hauser joins LCK as Vice President, Project Management Services

June 6, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – LCK announced that R. Van Hauser has recently joined the firm as Vice President, Project Management Services.  Hauser, a mechanical engineer, is a seasoned leader in facilities…

Piedmont Natural Gas Supports Science and Mathematics Governor’s School’s Summer Program in Spartanburg

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Piedmont Natural Gas has contributed $5,000 in support of iTEAMS Spartanburg, GSSM’s four-day technology, computer…

Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…

Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…

Supporting Statewide Initiative, BlueCross and BlueChoice Expand Prenatal Coverage

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Taking the next steps in a statewide effort to improve healthy birth rates, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are enhancing prenatal benefits…

Supporting Statewide Initiative, BlueCross and BlueChoice Expand Prenatal Coverage

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Taking the next steps in a statewide effort to improve healthy birth rates, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are enhancing prenatal benefits…

2014 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced

June 5, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC -The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to as…

2014 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC -The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to as…

Connect South Carolina’s New Broadband Availability Figures Show Access Increasing

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Connect South Carolina released new analysis showing broadband availability in South Carolina at speeds of at least 3 Mbps download/768 Kbps upload, without mobile, increased from 86.93%…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Richland Library Offer Travelers Free Entertainment Downloads

June 5, 2014

CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Richland Library have partnered to make a collection of entertainment downloads free to CAE travelers. Curated by Richland Library, the collection includes thousands…

SC Watermedia Exhibit

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is hosting the South Carolina Watermedia Society’s 36th Annual juried Watermedia Exhibition in the Springs House Galleries for the month…

Tradition of Leadership Continues for My Carolina Alumni Association Board

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The leadership for My Carolina Alumni Association was recognized at the State House on Wednesday, June 4, as incoming board president Paula Harper Bethea, ’75, and incoming…

MUSC Waring Library Wins Online Resource Award

June 5, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)  Waring Historical Library received 2014 Online Resource Award from the Archivists and Librarians in the History of the Health Sciences…

One Columbia for Arts and History

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –   Best Kind of Busy This week, the Southern Guitar Festival and Competition will be bringing world-class guitar performers and talented young guitarists to Columbia to compete. Not only…

Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…

Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour

June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…

Innovative Incontinence Care promotes better sleep and reduces the number of falls

June 5, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – After five years of continuous refinement, Dignity Continence Solutions now creates permanent behavior change that supports natural sleep patterns and improves outcomes. Clinicians know that incontinence…

Collins & Lacy, PC Attorneys Reflect Firm’s Commitment to Community Service

June 4, 2014

Attorneys named to Board of Director Positions in Midlands and Upstate  COLUMBIA, SC –   Collins & Lacy, P.C. has recognized Brian Comer and Chet Chea for their commitment to community…

Collins & Lacy, PC Attorneys Reflect Firm’s Commitment to Community Service

June 4, 2014

Attorneys named to Board of Director Positions in Midlands and Upstate  COLUMBIA, SC –   Collins & Lacy, P.C. has recognized Brian Comer and Chet Chea for their commitment to community…

Jonathan Mayhak Joins Chernoff Newman as an Application Developer

June 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Jonathan Mayhak joins Chernoff Newman as an application developer in its Columbia, S.C. office. A University of South Carolina graduate, Jonathan has more than five years of professional experience.…

Aflac and Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital Honor Leaders in Fight Against Childhood Cancer With Duckprints Award

June 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance in the United States, presented its first 2014 Duckprints Awards to local (South Carolina) heroes for their commitment in the fight against…

Palmetto Poll Shows Voter Support for Incumbents in SC

June 4, 2014

CLEMSON, SC — The first Clemson University Palmetto Poll of 2014, taken just before Democratic and Republican primary voters go to the polls Tuesday, finds incumbents doing well, some unfamiliarity with…

AAF of the Midlands Accepts National Club of the Year and President of the Year Awards at AAF National Convention in Florida

June 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF of the Midlands) President Danielle Salley and President-Elect Megan Telencio traveled to Boca Raton, FL to accept awards at the…

Free Medical Care Available in Columbia at SC Mission 2014 Midlands

June 4, 2014

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – For the fourth consecutive year, Columbia will be home to a two-day event that will provide free medical and eye care to people in need throughout the Midlands. SC…

Anne Springs Close Greenway receives $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Grant

June 4, 2014

FORT MILL, SC — The Anne Springs Close Greenway has received a $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant to help preserve and provide education and recreation on its 2,100 acres,…

Anne Springs Close Greenway receives $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Grant

June 4, 2014

FORT MILL, SC — The Anne Springs Close Greenway has received a $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant to help preserve and provide education and recreation on its…

Time Warner Cable and Boingo Provide Expanded Customer WiFi Access

June 4, 2014

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Boingo Wireless have launched bilateral roaming access for their customers, giving TWC Internet customers access to more than 100…

VARO No. 319 Federal Credit Union Members Approve Merger with Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union

June 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Members of VARO No. 319 Federal Credit Union have approved a merger with Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union. The VARO No. 319 Federal Credit Union Board of…

Congressman Clyburn Announces 2014 Coastal Zone Management Award Grant

June 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – House Assistant Democratic Leader and South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that the South Carolina Coastal Management Program will receive a $2,367,000 grant from the…

Gov. Nikki Haley Signs H.3540 – Gubernatorial Appointment Of The Adjutant General

June 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was today joined by Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., South Carolina’s Adjutant General, and members of the General Assembly in signing House Bill 3540. The…