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Want to serve on a nonprofit board? Blueprint for Leadership applications are open now
United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for Blueprint for Leadership, a comprehensive leadership and board development training program, through January 19, 2024. Blueprint for Leadership is designed to prepare participants to become effective board members and leaders in the nonprofit sector and is the Midlands’ [...]
First Reliance Bank founder’s father leaves a legacy
Freddie Saunders, 86, of Florence, South Carolina, died peacefully on January 9, 2024, at the McLeod Health Hospice Care. Freddie was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on May 24, 1937, to the late Carl Frasier Saunders, Sr., and Martha Gardner Saunders. He is survived by his brothers, Carl Frasier Saunders, Jr. and Jimmy Saunders, and […]
GMK’s Matt Fecas Achieves PE Designation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – GMK is proud to announce that Matthew J. Fecas has successfully become a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of South Carolina through the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. “GMK’s culture encourages personal and professional development for [...]
First Community Bank Announces Leadership Moves
First Community Bank is pleased to announce promotions and additions to its executive leadership team. Effective July 1, 2024, J. Ted Nissen will become CEO of First Community Bank while still retaining the role of president and will also be joining First Community’s board of directors. Effective January 1, 2024, Drew Painter [...]
Columbia Pet Euthanasia & Cremation Launches Heartwarming Charity Contest to Support Animal Welfare
Columbia Pet Euthanasia & Cremation, a leading provider of compassionate pet aftercare services, proudly announces the initiation of a charitable contest aimed at fostering a spirit of giving within the community. The contest invites participants to share their favorite local animal charity and Columbia Pet Euthanasia & [...]
Trinity Partners Names New Managing Partner in Columbia, SC
Columbia, South Carolina – Trinity Partners has named Peyton Bryant, CCIM, SIOR to the role of Managing Partner for the Columbia office. Bryant will succeed South Carolina Founding Partner, Bruce Harper, SIOR, and will assume the day-to-day overall operational responsibilities and Broker-in-Charge duties while continuing to so[...]
SIOS Reveals Technology Predictions for 2024
From New Requirements for High Availability Protection to Sophisticated Storage and Disaster Recovery Strategies – Here Are Some of the Biggest Trends SAN MATEO, CA – January 10, 2024 – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR), today announced top technology[...]
Individual Income Tax filing season opens January 29
Individual Income Tax filing season opens January 29 What you need to know: • The SCDOR will begin accepting 2023 Individual Income Tax returns on January 29, 2024. • The SCDOR will begin processing returns February 5 to allow employers to meet the January 31 W-2 submission deadline. The filing deadline for both state and […]
The Basilica of Saint Peter to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Basilica & School Activity Center
Date: Wednesday, January 10th Time: 6:00 pm Address: 1529 Assembly St, Columbia SC 29201 Please join The Basilica of Saint Peter in celebrating the groundbreaking of their Basilica & School Activity Center on Wednesday, January 10th at 6 pm. The new three-story facility will be built on Assembly Street between the Basilica o[...]
AgFirst welcomes Irvinder Singh as new Chief Information Officer
COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Irvinder Singh as Chief Information Officer, effective Jan. 1. Singh joined AgFirst in July 2023 as the Principal Director of Technology responsible for overseeing upgrades of the Bank’s technology infrastructure, digital banking and client-facing applications. In addition to his new role […]
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Celebrates Staff Advancement
Columbia, SC — The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is thrilled to announce the recent professional advancement of Sarah Katherine Catalano. Catalano, who joined the organization in early 2022, has been promoted to the role of Community Engagement Manager. In her new capacity, Catalano will spearhead the coo[...]
Westervelt Ecological Services Expands
Westervelt Ecological Services (WES), a national leader in mitigation and conservation, is pleased to announce the acquisition of American Mitigation Company (AMC), based in South Carolina. This acquisition expands the markets WES serves and strengthens its position as a full-service provider of environmental restoration and mitigation. WES, founded in 2006, is a recognized expert in […]
