Sarah Kenefsky joins C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

December 11, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sarah Kenefsky has joined the company as a sales associate. With over 20 years of calling the Upstate home, Sarah’s journey…

Marketing Minute Video: The Importance of Consistency

December 11, 2023

  Marketing Minute by Lee Bonner, NP Strategy Consistency is the backbone of public relations. This week’s video underscores the significance of consistency in brand development and provides a few…

School District Five digital integration specialist honored by SC Farm Bureau

December 11, 2023

A Lexington-Richland School District Five digital integration specialist has been selected to receive the 2023 Betty J. DeWitt Outstanding Educator Award from SC Farm Bureau. Heather Reitenga received the award…

Tri County Play Collaborative selected to participate in national Nature Everywhere Communities initiative

December 10, 2023

Goal is to increase equitable access to nature The Children & Nature Network, the National League of Cities and KABOOM! have partnered to launch a new initiative designed to increase…

Infinity Marketing celebrates 30 years in business

December 10, 2023

Infinity Marketing, an award-winning integrated marketing agency established in 1993, is turning 30 this fall, and no one is prouder than Tony Williams, who has taken the occasion as an…

The Big Red Barn Retreat receives $175,000 gift from Unum Group

December 10, 2023

Gift will support alternative treatment programs for veterans, active-duty service members and first responders The Big Red Barn Retreat will use a $175,000 gift from Unum Group in celebration of…

Sheriff Lott, deputies, and the Grinch ring bells for the Salvation Army

December 8, 2023

Record-setting Sheriff’s Department welcomes holiday shoppers in northeast Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the…

ILIH’s Spence Taylor named Health Care Hero

December 8, 2023

Dr. Spence Taylor, M.D, the CEO OF Integral Leaders in Health, has been honored as a Health Care Hero, recognizing his decades of work in changing the medical care environment…

MTC students, faculty, staff, and alumni Invited to audition for Annual Talent Show

December 8, 2023

Open auditions for the MTC Showoff are set for January 23rd. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni who have a special talent could win $1000 as the “Biggest Showoff.” At open…

South Carolina two-star addresses retiring U.S. military special operators

December 8, 2023

Event held on Pearl Harbor Day at Fort Bragg (today Fort Liberty), N.C. Maj. Gen. Tom Mullikin, PhD, delivered the keynote address to the HONOR FOUNDATION GROUP recognizing and celebrating…

YWCA Greater Charleston announces 2024 MLK Celebration keynote speakers

December 8, 2023

Beginning on January 11, 2024, South Carolinians will come together to celebrate Charleston’s 52nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Put on by YWCA Greater Charleston each year,…

Steve Howard joins First Reliance Bank

December 7, 2023

Steve Howard has joined First Reliance Bank as Market President for the Lake Norman/Charlotte Market where he will be responsible for the strategic market expansion of the bank’s footprint. As…

Christmas card syndrome

December 7, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   This was actually first put out there in 2020… but I have come across several people who are really down, discouraged and lonely… so I would like…

Santa, Richland County EMS deliver toys to benefit Richland County CASA

December 7, 2023

Community donations will go to children in need ahead of holidays One of the area’s happiest holiday traditions continued Wednesday, as Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff delivered toys,…

A Secret Agent’s Sidearm

December 7, 2023

The good, the bad, the ugly, and the utterly fascinating By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For years I’ve wanted a Walther PPK pistol; much like my dad always wanted a…

MD Care Group, ARCpoint join forces to provide fast testing, treatment of viral ailments

December 7, 2023

Two Greenville-based companies are coming together to make it easier, faster and less expensive for patients to receive medical treatment for some potentially life-threatening ailments. MD Care Group, LLC, which…

Kelly Morrow elected to board of S.C. Workers’ Compensation Educational Association

December 7, 2023

Kelly Morrow, a workers’ compensation attorney with Robinson Gray, was voted onto the board of the S.C. Workers’ Compensation Educational Association at the organization’s recent Educational Conference. Her term starts…

Andrews receives Richland Bar Civic Star Award

December 7, 2023

Stuart Andrews, an attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, received the Civic Star Award from the Richland County Bar Association. The annual honor recognizes exceptional and meritorious community service. Andrews…

Stamato joins Morton & Gettys

December 7, 2023

Mary Stamato, a skilled attorney with experience representing clients in York, Union and Lancaster Counties, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. She will focus her practice on civil…

Generous donation from former professor creates Lipovsky Family Clinical Counseling Scholarship at The Citadel

December 7, 2023

A former Citadel professor is giving back to the school by establishing a scholarship for psychology students in The Citadel Graduate College. Julie Lipovsky, Ph.D., ABPP, a retired faculty member…

Darius Starks ’16 to debut at Newberry Opera House

December 7, 2023

Darius Starks, a 2016 Newberry College graduate, has been playing saxophone since the age of 10. Nineteen years later, and seven after earning his music degree, he is coming home…

Lexington County Council recognizes Midlands Technical College President

December 7, 2023

Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was honored during the Lexington County Council’s December 6 meeting. A resolution was presented to Dr. Rhames for being “a driving…

Homeless No More to hold Holiday Shop for families on December 11th

December 7, 2023

Homeless No More will hold its annual Holiday Shop for the homeless families with children at Family Shelter and St. Lawrence Place on Monday, December 11th. The Holiday Shop gives…

Scout Motors appoints Chief Technical Officer

December 7, 2023

Dr. Burkhard Huhnke, a leading voice in the EV industry, will shape and lead Scout Motors’ vehicle engineering strategy and team Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the…

NAI Columbia’s Bobby Balboni, CCIM and Patrick Palmer, CCIM execute sale of prime development site

December 7, 2023

NAI Columbia announced the facilitation of the sale of a large parcel of undeveloped land at 310 Killian Road by Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Patrick Palmer, CCIM. Less than eight…

SAFE Federal Credit Union Vice President of Branch Operations honored as Professional of the Year

December 7, 2023

SAFE Federal Credit Union’s Vice President of Branch Operations, Brandon Oliver, was named 2023 Professional of the Year by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Operations and Member Experience Council.…

SCETV now available to Hulu + Live TV subscribers

December 7, 2023

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is now live streaming on Hulu + Live TV, one of the nation’s largest streaming services for live television with more than 4.5 million subscribers. Hulu…

NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree facilitate Parklane Partners, LLC’s acquisition of 7909 on Parklane, assume leasing responsibilities

December 7, 2023

NAI Columbia brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree represented Parklane Partners, LLC in the purchase of 7909 Parklane Road. Hein and DuPree will represent Parklane Partners in the leasing…

Your Special Tree

December 6, 2023

By Tom Poland   The Work Behind It When I was a boy, come Thanksgiving, we observed a tradition that’s decidedly different today. Dad would mix some two-cycle gas, sharpen…

NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree facilitate Parklane Partners, LLC’s acquisition of 7909 on Parklane, assume leasing responsibilities

December 6, 2023

NAI Columbia brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree represented Parklane Partners, LLC in the purchase of 7909 Parklane Road. Hein and DuPree will represent Parklane Partners in the leasing…

Columbia Museum of Art ~ January 2024 program calendar

December 6, 2023

Columbia Museum of Art January 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous On view through January 21, 2024 Rendez-Vous offers a rare glimpse into the life and…

LaTonya Fleming joins Fatherhood Center as Program Manager

December 6, 2023

The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announced that LaTonya Fleming has been hired as the new Program Manager for Ready 4 Life, an educational program reaching youth in…

Trinity Partners announces the sale of historic landmark at 1430 Richland Street

December 6, 2023

Trinity Partners’ Bruce Greenberg represented the buyer in the sale of 1430 Richland Street in Columbia, SC. The 4,200 square foot historic property, known as the Orchard House, is named…

Texas Based company acquires Sloan Appliance Service in Cayce

December 6, 2023

Sunbelt Business Brokers is proud to announce the sale of Sloan Appliance Carolinas, Inc., operating as Sloan Appliance Service, based in Cayce, South Carolina to D3S Service LLC of Houston,…

SC Economics names new Executive Director

December 6, 2023

The South Carolina Council on Economic Education (dba SC Economics) has appointed Chandler Jordan as its new Executive Director. Chandler, who currently serves as the Program Director for SC Economics,…

McCormick County 250 Project

December 5, 2023

We will soon commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America!! What an exciting time! South Carolina played a tremendous role in the American Revolution. As part of a larger South Carolina…

TMC Transportation grows Southeast presence with expansion in Richland County

December 5, 2023

$38 million investment will create 185 jobs TMC Transportation, one of the trucking industry’s premier flatbed carriers, announced it is growing its Southeast presence with the expansion of its regional…

Mandatory minimum requirement for employers to upload W-2s online has changed

December 5, 2023

Employers who file at least 10 W-2 or 1099 forms with South Carolina withholding are now required to submit those documents to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) using…

Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs

December 5, 2023

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur…

Marketing Minute Video: Navigate the Media Landscape with Confidence

December 5, 2023

Marketing Minute by Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy This week’s video underscores the importance of planning ahead in today’s digital era. With nearly half of our team comprising former journalists, NP…

Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

December 5, 2023

  Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state:  …

Time to Boost Savings and Lower Taxes

December 5, 2023

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis   There’s no escaping the hustle and bustle of December. Even if you love gift shopping, Christmas music, and holiday parties, the end of the…

New Preceptor Program for Nurse Practitioners launching in Chester County thanks to a $28,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Upper Midlands Rural Health Network

December 5, 2023

Goal is for the pilot program to create a successful model that can be replicated in rural communities statewide The Upper Midlands Rural Health Network (UMRHN), has been awarded a…

The wait is over at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

December 5, 2023

Riverbanks Receives an Early Present Most Anticipated Aquarium Resident Makes It Home for the Holidays It is officially December and while many children are ready to celebrate a sleigh pulled…

SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina

December 5, 2023

The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…

Father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer to perform in Columbia

December 5, 2023

Join us on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 pm for a very special Carolina performance by father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer. This electrifying performance will be in…

Tyler C. Miller, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA

December 5, 2023

Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Dr. Tyler C. Miller has joined the practice as of December 1, 2023. Dr. Miller joins the team from Lakeshore Bone & Joint…

SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

December 5, 2023

Construx, Dealerverse, Lumiq, Notey, and Zitles, were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BagValet, ElectroWire, Rapid Title, and Skilldora, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke

December 5, 2023

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) continues to celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke, the iconic NatureScene and NatureNotes host, naturalist, and teacher, with a special one-hour live special on Dec. 6 at 8…

A great South Carolina horse racing tradition returns

December 5, 2023

Marion Dupont-Scott responsible for inaugurating the nation’s premier steeplechase event 53 years ago By W. Thomas Smith Jr. There is so much to celebrate about South Carolina and yet far…