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…

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. …

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…

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…

Governor Nikki Haley Announces Bamberg County Day

November 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 21, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley and The Original Six Foundation announced Bamberg County Day scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 10…

Merritt and Williamson Join Midlands Authority as New 
Marketing & Communications Associates

November 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 21, 2012 – The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism (MACST), the governing arm over the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia Regional Sports Council and…

2012 TWIN Award Winners Announced

November 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 21, 2012  – The Palmetto Center for Women (PCW) celebrated the 33rd annual TWIN Awards on Friday, November 9, 2012. PCW recognized 40 nominees for their…

Midlands Authority Receives a Number of Recognitions in 2012

November 20, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 20, 2012 – Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism (MACST), the governing arm over Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC), Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau…

Leadership Columbia Class of 2012 Recognized by Free Medical Clinic With Outstanding Organization Legacy Award

November 19, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 19, 2012 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Leadership Columbia Class of 2012 was recognized by The Free Medical…

Paula Deen Supporting Bi-Lo’s Annual Holiday Hunger Relief Program

November 19, 2012

BI-LO initiative to help local food banks feed Columbia-area families COLUMBIA, SC – November 19, 2012 – Author, entrepreneur and restaurateur, Paula Deen, a longtime advocate for hunger relief, is teaming…

Paula Deen Supporting Bi-Lo’s Annual Holiday Hunger Relief Program

November 19, 2012

BI-LO initiative to help local food banks feed Columbia-area families COLUMBIA,SC – November 19, 2012 – Author, entrepreneur and restaurateur, PaulaDeen, a longtime advocate for hunger relief, is teaming up with…

TD Saturday Market Selected as Top 20 Event in Southeast 


November 19, 2012

GREENVILLE, SC  – November 19, 2012 – The TD Saturday Market, sponsored by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s (STS) Top…

Shealy Joins Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina

November 16, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 16, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce Langley Damon Shealy as its communications manager. In this position, she…

Nominations Open for SBA’s 2013 Small Business Awards

November 14, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2012 – The Small BusinessAdministration’s South Carolina District Office is now acceptingnominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awards include: Small Business Person of…

Third year in a row: Clemson-Carolina rivalry game to be Santee Cooper Green-Powered

November 14, 2012

MONCKS CORNER, SC – November 14, 2012 – Whether they chantC-L-E-M-S-O-N or GAME-COCK, fans at this year’s Clemson-Carolina rivalrygame will be able to chant one cheer together: G-R-E-E-N. That’sbecause for…

Third year in a row: Clemson-Carolina rivalry game to be Santee Cooper Green-Powered

November 14, 2012

MONCKS CORNER, SC – November 14, 2012 – Whether they chant C-L-E-M-S-O-N or GAME-COCK, fans at this year’s Clemson-Carolina rivalry game will be able to chant one cheer together: G-R-E-E-N.…

Nominations Open for SBA’s 2013 Small Business Awards

November 14, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2012 – The Small BusinessAdministration’s South Carolina District Office is now acceptingnominations for the 2013 small business awards. Major awards include: Small Business Person of…

Announcement of Leadership Lexington County 2012 Class Project

November 12, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – November 12, 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…

Columbia Road Gets a “Facelift” Thanks to Local Businesses

November 7, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Lexington County businesses removed more than 30 bags of trash from a stretch of Fernandina Road in Columbia, SC this fall. The group…

Former NFL Star Corey Jackson will be interviewed by Jeffrey Lampkin on WACH FOX

November 7, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Statistics have shown that life after the NFL , players have struggled with their transition to the real world. Corey Jackson graced the…

Greater Chapin Chamber presents Annual Awards at Magic of Chapin Gala

November 5, 2012

Scott Hanners, Chapin We Care and Harvey Coleman honored CHAPIN, SC – November 5, 2012 – Members of the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce celebrated another successful year of promoting…

Carolina and Clemson Hold 28th Annual Blood Drive

October 31, 2012

COLUMBIA SC – October 31, 2012 – The 28th Annual Carolina/Clemson Blood Drive will be held Monday through Friday, Nov. 12-16, on both school campuses. All University of South Carolina…

Whitaker Funeral Home Honored for Excellence and Leadership

October 30, 2012

NEWBERRY, SC – October 30, 2012 – Whitaker Funeral Home was recently honored by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) with the 2012 Pursuit of Excellence Award. Only 164 firms…

Local Midlands Cook set to appear on the Jeffrey Lampkin Show on WACH FOX 57

October 26, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2012 – Celebrity Food & Cake Decorator, Aleathea Williams is set to appear on the Jeffrey Lampkin Show on October 28, 2012 at 8:30am on…

From Walmart To The NFL: Corey Jackson Inspires Through Speaking

October 26, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC- October 26, 2012 – Former NFL player, Corey Jackson, inspires people in the masses through his speaking all around the country. He went from working at Wal-Mart to…

Horry County Broke Ground On New Boat Landing On The Waterway

October 25, 2012

CONWAY, SC – Horry County hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the newUS Hwy. 17 and SC 22 boat landing. The new boat landing will be locatedon the Intracoastal Waterway, immediately…

Executive Director of Transitions speaks to Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo

October 24, 2012

IRMO, SC – October 24, 2012 – The guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo meeting for the October 24, 2012 was retired Colonel Craig J. Currey, Chief…

26th Annual Chili Cook Off in Five Points

October 24, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2012 – On Saturday, November 3, 2012, the Five Points Association (FPA) will be hosting the 26th Annual Chili Cook Off in Five Points. Patrons…

Riverbanks to Celebrate Lights Before Christmas Silver Anniversary

October 24, 2012

Zoo to Celebrate Milestone 25th Anniversary of Lights Before ChristmasCOLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2012 – It’s as much of a holiday custom as mistletoe, egg nog and Santa Claus.…

Chapin Chamber hosts The Magic of Chapin Annual Gala

October 22, 2012

Music, Dancing, Awards and Silent Auction on Tap for November 2 at River Center CHAPIN, SC – The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 21st Annual Auction and…

HillSouth Founder and CEO, Robby Hill, Recognized in a White House Ceremony Honoring Young Entrepreneurs

October 22, 2012

HillSouth is among the prestigious 2012 Empact100, a list of the United States’ “Top 100 Companies Started by Young Entrepreneurs” FLORENCE, SC – October 22, 2012 – HillSouth IT Solutions,…

Avtec Moves Forward with Building 46,000 Square Foot Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Lexington County

October 17, 2012

Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for Monday, October 22 LEXINGTON, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Central SC Alliance announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, October 22 from 9 a.m.…

Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $250,000 in grants

October 17, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Midlands Housing Trust Fund, an initiative of United Way of the Midlands, has received over $250,000 in grants from Richland County, the…

New Lexington Chamber building nears completion

October 17, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will officially open the doors of its new Main Street office Oct. 22. Staffers will begin…

Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $250,000 in grants

October 17, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012 – The Midlands Housing Trust Fund, aninitiative of United Way of the Midlands, has received over $250,000 ingrants from Richland County, the City of…

Sonoco Announces Leadership Changes in North American Paper Mill Operations

October 15, 2012

Pignone named vice president, Paper North America; Grups to retire HARTSVILLE, SC – October 15, 2012 – Sonoco (NYSE: SON), oneof the largest diversified global packaging companies, announcedthat Marty F.…

2012 Famously Hot Master Chef Crowned at State Fair

October 15, 2012

Chef de Cuisine Daniel Wood of Blue Marlin Takes This Year’s Title;Oliver Gospel Mission Gets a New Commercial Kitchen COLUMBIA, SC – October 15, 2012 – The Columbia area’s best…

Greater Lexington Chamber releases dance video

October 12, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – October 12, 2012 – A dance video featuring 70 Greater Lexington Chamber businesses has been getting plenty of attention since it debuted in September. Titled “Let’s Live…

Midlands Companies Send “Care” to Parents of Hospitalized Children

October 11, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 11, 2012 – Columbia-area families dealing with the unexpected hospitalization of a child will have one less thing to worry about, thanks to Take Time, Take…

SAFE Sponsors Free Community Shred Day

October 9, 2012

To Collect Donations for Harvest Hope Food Bank COLUMBIA, SC – October 9, 2012 – On Wednesday, October 10 SAFE Federal Credit Union is sponsoring a FREE Shred Day for…

Rankings of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work Announced


October 8, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 8, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Group and the publishers of SCBIZ News announce the…

Rankings of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work Announced


October 8, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – October 8, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber ofCommerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Groupand the publishers of SCBIZ News announce the rankings of…