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…

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.…

City of Cayce Announces Centennial Logo Contest

June 4, 2014

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce is pleased to announce that Mallory Phillips submitted the winning design for the Cayce Centennial Celebration logo competition. More than 40 design logos were submitted to the City.…

Standard Pacific Homes Announces May 31 Grand Opening Of New Community In Fort Mill, SC

June 4, 2014

FORT MILL, SC – Standard Pacific Homes, one of the nation’s leaders in homebuilding quality, today announced the grand opening of the highly-anticipated luxury community of Springfield in Fort Mill. Situated just minutes…

The Mariner Group Releases Nautilus 9, the Latest Update to Its Situation Awareness Platform

June 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Mariner Group released Nautilus 9 this week as its latest update to the CommandBridge™ situation awareness platform. Nautilus 9 builds on lessons learned from CommandBridge users…

The YMCA of Columbia Announces New Youth Program Director of Lexington Family YMCA, Savanah Standifer

June 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – The YMCA of Columbia welcomes Savanah Standifer as new Youth Program Director at the Lexington Family YMCA. Standifer has experience initiating and expanding YMCA programs that will…

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

June 3, 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…

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

June 3, 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…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $101,690 to Grantees

June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $101,690 to 35 Caritas grantees. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity.  Since its inception in 1851, the congregation of the…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $101,690 to Grantees

June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $101,690 to 35 Caritas grantees. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity.  Since its inception in 1851, the congregation of the…

Loggerhead Apparel partners with Renowned Wildlife Photographer to raise funds for Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts

June 3, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC  – Loggerhead Apparel, based in Greenville, S.C., has partnered with renowned wildlife photographer Ben Hicks, based in Boca Raton, FL, to raise much needed funds for the Gumbo…

Loggerhead Apparel partners with Renowned Wildlife Photographer to raise funds for Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts

June 3, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC  – Loggerhead Apparel, based in Greenville, S.C., has partnered with renowned wildlife photographer Ben Hicks, based in Boca Raton, FL, to raise much needed funds for the Gumbo…

C.A. Johnson High School Teacher Named 2014 Outstanding Biology Teacher in South Carolina

June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Going above and beyond to teach her students is a passion for Chanda Jefferson and this trendsetter’s excellence in the classroom is getting rave reviews and a prestigious…

Mason Hardy earns Certified Financial Planner™ Certification

June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Mason B. Hardy, CFP®, Vice President at Creative Financial Strategies in Columbia, SC has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to…

Cook Approved Certified Mediator

June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Matthew R. Cook has recently been approved by the South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification as a Certified…

National History Day in South Carolina

June 3, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Community Museum Society, Inc.  Even with so many transitions in 2013-2014, the National History Day in South Carolina Program has seen more growth in the last six months…

National History Day in South Carolina

June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Community Museum Society, Inc.  Even with so many transitions in 2013-2014, the National History Day in South Carolina Program has seen more growth in the last six…

Governor Nikki Haley Announces Hurricane Awareness Week

June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley issued a statewide proclamation recognizing June 1-7 as Hurricane Awareness Week. The proclamation highlights the importance of hurricane preparedness across the state before the onset of the 2014…

Graham Requests Hearing on Exchange of Taliban Leaders for Sergeant Bergdahl

June 3, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC ­– U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today wrote Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin and Ranking Member Jim Inhofe to request an immediate hearing on the exchange of…

Graham Requests Hearing on Exchange of Taliban Leaders for Sergeant Bergdahl

June 3, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC ­– U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today wrote Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin and Ranking Member Jim Inhofe to request an immediate hearing on the exchange of…

Columbia Museum of Art July 2014 Calendar

June 3, 2014

MAJOR EXHIBITIONS    Animal Instinct: Paintings by Shelley Reed On View in the Lipscomb Family Galleries through Sunday, September 14, 2014 The CMA is the first museum to present a career…

Kershaw County Library Announces Book to Action Project

June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Through a grant from the South Carolina State Library using funds from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Kershaw County Library will be encouraging reading…

Miller-Valentine Begins Renovation of Consultants in Gastroenterology

June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Construction recently began renovations to the Consultants in Gastroenterology medical building located in West Columbia. The renovation of the existing clinic includes the expansion of the…