The Friends of the Laurens County Library are currently accepting donations of books, CDs, and DVDs at the Laurens Library. Community members are encouraged to be generous and help support…
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Tickets are on sale for the Upstate’s festival that that first brought tacos and tequila together in an unforgettable experience. Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta 2024 will be held on Sunday,…
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Oasis Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, a locally owned and operated concierge veterinary practice and ER serving the Greater Greenville area’s dogs and cats, is pleased to announce the addition…
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Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights South Carolina’s overall industrial performance sagged as a large wave of deliveries met softer demand, leading…
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Ignite Digital Services, a digital transformation company serving the national security sector, joined the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program in June. With nearly 200,000 members of the U.S.…
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Dr. Tondaleya Green Jackson, Chief Operating Officer of the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) is being spotlighted in a magazine recognizing the…
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Gadget Boy, a new boutique electronic store, is opening its doors at 2822 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at…
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The Transitions team is thrilled to announce that Monica Haddock, Vice President of Operations, has been selected as a 2024 Women of Influence honoree. The Women of Influence Awards celebrate…
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By Jeff Becraft Sometimes things are not as they appear. The other day I was at a stoplight and I was behind a smaller-sized SUV. It had smoked windows in…
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Macon Lovelace, SIOR of Trinity Partners recently completed the sale of a 5.24-acre development site in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The property, located in the Tilghman Estates neighborhood, is unimproved…
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Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights The Columbia industrial market saw limited leasing activity in Q2, as isolated user vacancies and macroeconomic considerations…
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Lott said to “exemplify commitment and excellence in all aspects of law enforcement” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was officially named to the board of…
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One of the most eclectic and beloved bands of the ‘90s alternative rock scene is coming to the Midlands as Everclear headlines the LRADAC Foundation’s 5th annual Rock 4 Recovery…
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Students at four Richland One schools will be greeted by new principals when the new school year begins August 8. “Our new principals are excited and ready to welcome students…
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Rotary District 7770 Changes for 2024-25 Mary G. Gasque, a prominent local businesswoman and partner at Gasque Marketing and Advertising in West Columbia, SC, has been officially installed as the…
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Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Columbia, South Carolina-based civil and environmental engineering firm, announced that Senior Vice President James “Jamie” W. Frost, II, P.E., has been elected to the Board…
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Richland One is looking for volunteers to serve as R1 CHAMPS for the 2024-2025 school year. R1 CHAMPS (Caring Hearts Making Positive Shifts) launched in 2023 with the goal of…
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Senior Resources is proud to announce it has received a generous grant of $30,000 from DAV Charitable Service Trust, an increase from last year’s $25,400, to provide vital nutritional support…
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The distinguished history educator is one of 53 finalists for the 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award, set to receive a $1,000 prize and an invaluable collection of…
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Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons presents grant award to The Village Group Executive Director Ray C. Funnye (far left), board members, and Plantersville Summer Academy educators and students. The Village…
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The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities hosted the ribbon cutting ceremony for More Vegan Cafe, located at 4622 North Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203, celebrating the new establishment.…
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South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Bubble Paper as part of a $10 million Series A funding round. The Greenville-based company is revolutionizing the packaging industry with its…
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All Richland School District Two Hispanic families are invited to Fiesta Conexiones, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Fiesta Conexiones will be held at Forest Lake Elementary School, 6801 Brookfield Road,…
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The Lowe’s Foundation awarded the Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) $1 million as a part of today’s select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants. Since awarding its…
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Retired Army colonel achieves second seven-figure settlement in under a year By Chris Carter In less than a year, the Bill Connor Law Firm, led by attorney and retired U.S.…
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Stephanie Yandle, Customer Experience Manager, Research & Information, at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, has been elected as the 2024-2026 chair of The Cooperative Ministry’s board of directors. The board…
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During the first part of 2024 the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw 646,013 (January – June 2024) passengers through the terminal. In May alone, the airport saw 123,008 passengers –…
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DESA, Inc. announced that Veronica Adamson, PE has joined its Engineering Services team as Project Engineer. Adamson will be responsible for the management and design of transportation projects, water and…
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NAI Columbia recently welcomed Sam Edens to the Columbia brokerage team. Edens joins the Columbia office as a brokerage associate specializing in retail. He will work alongside Patrick Palmer, CCIM…
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Prisma Health is back in-network for UnitedHealthcare Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare (United) have reached a new multi-year agreement. The new agreement ensures that Prisma Health hospitals, physician practices and other…
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RICHLAND, WA & COLUMBIA, SC – VC3, a leading managed service provider serving municipalities and commercial businesses across North America, announced the acquisition of Inline Computer & Communications, an IT…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomed Michael Holt to its financial planning team as a Support Advisor. As a member of the financial planning team, Michael works closely with senior advisors to…
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By Tom Poland The towns sounded distant, not as miles go, but as memories. Hazlehurst, McRae, Baxley, Soperton, Alma, and Tifton. Tifton meant trouble. I was studying a map…
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This week, the Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by…
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The Central SC Alliance, an economic development organization situated in the central region of South Carolina, is proud to announce the promotion of Zechariah Willoughby from Director of Research to…
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On June 30, 2024, Greenwood Capital marked 41 years of business and officially wrapped up a year of celebrating four decades of client service to South Carolina. Greenwood Capital is…
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Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on July 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its first Jump-Start Back-to-School event…
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Mirci is proud to announce that it will receive $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support program operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The grant will be used…
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Moore Bradley Myers Senior Partner, S. Jahue “Jake” Moore, Sr., was recognized by the Town of Irmo for his years of dedication to conservation, beautification, literacy and community service. At the July…
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Smoked, an award-winning Main Street restaurant and bar, presented Columbia’s first Blue Zone Dinner on June 27th. The evening took guests on a culinary journey inspired by the blue zone…
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By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD EDITOR’S NOTE: This following excerpt is part of an article appearing in the July 2024 edition of CONSERVATION magazine. Small developing nations and islands have…
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By Jeff Becraft The other day at Our Place of Hope, someone threw out a question about what’s one thing lately you’ve done to improve your life. One person…
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Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes Halleigh Carlson to the advertising department as the agency’s integrated media buyer. “Halleigh’s ability to…
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Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024. “We reported solid performance in…
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The latest permanent art installation by artist, Shelby LeBlanc, unveiled in the Five Points district The Five Points Association hosted an official unveiling reception of their newest permanent art installation,…
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Sales: Ben Kelly, CCIM, Patrick Chambers, and Jack Springs, sold ±5.35 acres at Western Lane and Broad River Road in Irmo, SC. The land sold for $5,000,000. Ben Kelly, CCIM…
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Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway…
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The City of Columbia helped welcome HOTWORX Fitness Studio into our City with a ribbon cutting ceremony that their location, 4464 Devine St., Suite G. At-Large City Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells,…
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NP Strategy Strengthens Alabama Team PR Expert Lillian Roth Brand Joins as Director NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, continues to expand its…
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Chris McHugh has been named Senior Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain at Zeus and will be responsible for end-to-end operations across the company’s global network of manufacturing facilities McHugh…
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