Girl Scout Cookie Program Sales Begin January 11

January 7, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 7, 2013 – The annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, the $790 million, largest girl-led business in the country, begins door-to-door sales on Friday, January 11 and…

Zoo Spreads Holiday Cheer into the New Year with the Return of Free Fridays

January 4, 2013

Richland and Lexington County Residents to Receive Free Admission COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – The start of a new year means the return of Free Fridays at Riverbanks…

Call for Docents: CMA offers new 12-week learning opportunity

January 4, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – The Columbia Museum of Art announces a new 12-week docent training class on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. – Noon beginning January 28 through…

SC State Housing Teams with Children’s Garden to Make Holidays Brighter for Children in Need

January 4, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – Ninety-two homeless and very needychildren in the midlands had a happier holiday season thanks to theChildren’s Garden/Vital Connections of the Midlands (VCM) and…

Historic Spigner House Acheieves Gold Leed® Certification

January 4, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2013 – Located on Gregg Street, the Spigner House is a Georgian Revival style two-story home with a partial basement originally built in 1915.  The…

Health & Fitness New Years Resolutions with Snap Fitness

January 3, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – January 3, 2012 – “This year, I’m going to get in my best shape ever!” This is a fairly common resolution for many of us around this time…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation

December 29, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2012 – For the fourth consecutive month,South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped—to 8.3percent in November from the October estimate of 8.6 percent.  Thenumber of…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation

December 29, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2012 – For the fourth consecutive month, South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped—to 8.3 percent in November from the October estimate of 8.6 percent. …

Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree Recycling

December 27, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 27, 2012 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful announces this year’s Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling program.  When: Dec. 26, 2012 through Jan.10, 2012. Hours…

Transitions receives $50,000 grant from AgFirst

December 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 21, 2012 – Mr. Charl Butler, Chief Financial Officer of AgFirst, presented a $50,000 check to Transitions’ Board Member John Folsom and Chief Executive Officer, Craig…

Inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo Jan. 16 -18 in Florence

December 21, 2012

FLORENCE, SC – December 21, 2012 – The New Year will mark a first for South Carolina when the inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo takes place January 16 -18,…

Inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo Jan. 16 -18 in Florence

December 21, 2012

FLORENCE, SC – December 21, 2012 – The New Year will mark a first forSouth Carolina when the inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo takes placeJanuary 16 -18, 2013 at…

Colonial Cup’s ‘Salute to the Military’

December 19, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 19, 2012 – The Carolina Cup Racing Association’s “Salute to the Military” at last month’s 43rd running of the Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup Steeplechase proved…

USO Supports Troop Sendoff – Just in Time for the Holidays

December 19, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 19, 2012 – More than 12,000 troops will beleaving Fort Jackson to be reunited with their families for theholidays. USO South Carolina will provide a 5-star…

Second South Carolina Mission to Israel Produces Deal and Leads

December 18, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Under the auspices of the SouthCarolina-Israel Collaboration, a delegation of the state’s business,university, and economic development leaders travelled throughoutIsrael, December 1-6, for a…

Second South Carolina Mission to Israel Produces Deal and Leads

December 18, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Under the auspices of the SouthCarolina-Israel Collaboration, a delegation of the state’s business,university, and economic development leaders travelled throughoutIsrael, December 1-6, for a…

SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards

December 18, 2012

2013 SBIR Tibbetts Awards and SBIR Hall of Fame Awards to be presented in May WASHINGTON,DC – December 18, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration isseeking nominations for awards honoring…

G&P Trucking to Donate Transportation for Christmas Wreaths to Honor Veterans

December 18, 2012

SC-Based Company Helps Wreaths Across America™ Recognize Those Who Have Served GASTON, SC – December 18, 2012 – G&P Trucking Company (www.gptruck.com) again honored war veterans by volunteering its services to…

Finishing Touch – UnFauxGettable Painting and Drywall Company Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award

December 18, 2012

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2012 – Finishing Touch – UnFauxGettable Painting and Drywall Company has earned the service industry-coveted 2012…

SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards

December 18, 2012

2013 SBIR Tibbetts Awards and SBIR Hall of Fame Awards to be presented in May WASHINGTON,DC – December 18, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration isseeking nominations for awards honoring…

Chief Aubrey Jenkins statement on the passing of (Ret.) Captain Abram Coles, Jr.

December 17, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 17, 2012 – I was saddened by the news today of the passing of Abram Coles, Jr. retired Columbia Fire Department Captain.  Captain Coles was the…

Nominations Open for State Small Business Entrepreneur, Advocate Awards

December 13, 2012

Deadline to Submit Nominations Is Thursday, January 3 COLUMBIA,SC – December 13, 2012 – The SBA South Carolina District Office is nowaccepting nominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awardsinclude:…

Nominations Open for State Small Business Entrepreneur, Advocate Awards

December 13, 2012

Deadline to Submit Nominations Is Thursday, January 3 COLUMBIA,SC – December 13, 2012 – The SBA South Carolina District Office is nowaccepting nominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awardsinclude:…

Riverbanks Zoo Announces a New Addition

December 12, 2012

6-Week-Old Giraffe Calf Now on ExhibitCOLUMBIA, SC – December 12, 2012 – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially announces a new, surprise addition to the family—amale giraffe calf that was born…

Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Kathryn Britt to Director of Human Resources

December 7, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – December 7, 2012 – Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced that Kathryn Britt has advanced from managing attorney into the…

South Carolina Specialty Foods Now Offered Exclusively In One-Stop Online Shop

December 3, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Just in time for the holidays, shoppers looking for unique South Carolina food products can now easily find them online in a one-stop…

SC Christmas Tree Growers Association Delivers Trees to the Governor’s Mansion and Military Families

December 3, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 –  The Governor’s Mansion and five South Carolina military families are getting ready for Christmas thanks to the help of a member of the…

“Have Yourself a Certified SC Christmas” with Great Holiday Recipes using Certified SC Grown Produce and Products

December 3, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Start a new tradition thisChristmas by adding a delicious new dish to your holiday table or party,featuring great tasting Certified South Carolina Grown…

Richland County Lieutenants Receive National Certification

December 3, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Lieutenant Margita Friedley and Lieutenant Francine Gaillard of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center have received the national designation of Certified Jail Manager…

Keep the Midlands Beautiful – Gala for a Greener Midlands a success

December 3, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2012 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful held their first Gala for a Greener Midlands on Saturday December 1, 2012 at the Holiday Inn in West…

“Have Yourself a Certified SC Christmas” with Great Holiday Recipes using Certified SC Grown Produce and Products

December 3, 2012

CHARLESTON, SC – December 3, 2012 – Start a new tradition thisChristmas by adding a delicious new dish to your holiday table or party,featuring great tasting Certified South Carolina Grown…

SC Christmas Tree Growers Association Delivers Trees to the Governor’s Mansion and Military Families

December 3, 2012

CHARLESTON, SC – December 3, 2012 –  The Governor’s Mansion and fiveSouth Carolina military families are getting ready for Christmas thanksto the help of a member of the South Carolina…

SHE – A Lifestyle and Shopping Experience Coming to Columbia, Greenville and Charleston

December 3, 2012

GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – SHE is a celebration of everything woman . . . three days of fashion,beauty, cooking, entertaining, crafts and healthy living.  It’s achance to…

Enjoy M&G’s A Taste of Russia and Other Holiday Events

December 3, 2012

GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – Thisholiday season, the Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green offers thevery best in family Christmas events! Come join the museum incelebrating the season…

SHE – A Lifestyle and Shopping Experience Coming to Columbia, Greenville and Charleston

December 3, 2012

GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2012 – SHE is a celebration of everything woman . . . three days of fashion,beauty, cooking, entertaining, crafts and healthy living.  It’s achance to…

All About Beer Magazine Announces Changes to the 2013 World Beer Festival

November 30, 2012

Tickets Now on Sale and Volunteers Needed COLUMBIA, SC – November 30, 2012 – All About Beer Magazine announced details regarding enhancements to the Columbia 2013 World Beer Festival (WBF) to…

City Roots is in the Running for Two National Contests

November 28, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – City Roots, an urban farm located in downtown Columbia, has been selected as one of 10 national finalists in Green America’s People &…

Park Pointe Village Refinances With $25.8 Million JEDA Bond Issue

November 28, 2012

Creates 18 new jobs and retains 80 existing jobs ROCK HILL, SC – November 28, 2012 – Park Pointe Village has used $25.8 million in tax-exempt economic development revenue bonds…

Shop one of the three State Farmers Markets this Weekend for the Perfect Christmas Tree

November 28, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – Get in the holiday spirit this weekend by visiting one of the three State Farmers Markets to shop for your family’s Christmas tree. …

City Roots is in the Running for Two National Contests

November 28, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – City Roots, an urban farm locatedin downtown Columbia, has been selected as one of 10 national finalistsin Green America’s People & Planet Award…

Southeast Frozen Foods expanding operations in Calhoun County

November 28, 2012

$4.5 million investment expected to create 10 new jobs  CALHOUN COUNTY, SC – November 28, 2012 – Southeast Frozen Foods, a food products distributor and cold storageservice provider, today announced…

Sonoco Recycling and Richland County Accepting Additional Materials

November 28, 2012

HARTSVILLE, SC – November 28, 2012 – Sonoco Recycling, LLC, aunit of Sonoco (NYSE: SON), has invested $4 million in its Columbia,S.C., materials recovery facility (MRF), allowing the facility to…

Leadership Lexington/Lexington Interfaith Community Services Event

November 28, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – November 28, 2012 – Leadership Lexington County Class of 2012 announces the kick-off of a fall food drive supporting Lexington Interfaith Community Services and invites the community…

Shop one of the three State Farmers Markets this Weekend for the Perfect Christmas Tree

November 28, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 28, 2012 – Get in the holiday spirit thisweekend by visiting one of the three State Farmers Markets to shop foryour family’s Christmas tree.  Each market…

Greater Lexington Chamber schedules Open House

November 27, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – November 27, 201 2- The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will have an Open House Sunday, Dec. 2, at its new building at 311 West Main…

SC State Housing Launches New Tax Credit Program

November 27, 2012


Significant savings benefits for qualified homebuyers COLUMBIA, SC – November 27, 2012 – South Carolina homebuyers now have a powerful new tool to make their mortgages more affordable and save thousands…

SC State Housing Launches New Tax Credit Program

November 27, 2012


Significant savings benefits for qualified homebuyers COLUMBIA,SC – November 27, 2012 – South Carolina homebuyers now have a powerfulnew tool to make their mortgages more affordable and save thousands ofdollars each…

Last Chance to Vote for 2012 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Nominee Lorri Unumb

November 26, 2012

Deadline to vote is Nov. 29; Winner to be announced at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony on Nov. 30 DARLINGTON,SC – November 26, 2012 – Hurry! Only a few days…

Blood Drive To Help Hurricane Sandy Victims

November 26, 2012

Open to Public, Bloodmobile at Motley Rice LLC on Tuesday, Nov. 27 MT. PLEASANT, SC  – November 26, 2012 – The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Motley…

Last Chance to Vote for 2012 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Nominee Lorri Unumb

November 26, 2012

Deadline to vote is Nov. 29; Winner to be announced at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony on Nov. 30 DARLINGTON,SC – November 26, 2012 – Hurry! Only a few days…