SC Department of Agriculture seeks infrastructure grant applications

December 20, 2023

Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program Targets Middle of the Food Supply Chain The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to offer over $4…

Colliers promotes Kathleen Umholtz to Information Technology Coordinator for South Carolina offices

December 20, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina announces that Kathleen Umholtz has been promoted to Information Technology (I.T.) Coordinator for the firm’s statewide operations. Umholtz’s role is to provide on-demand technical support and…

Homeless No More welcomes new board members and leadership

December 20, 2023

Homeless No More, the Midlands’ leading nonprofit working to end family homelessness, welcomed a new Executive Committee and two new board members at their December board meeting. Homeless No More’s…

Hemp Farming Permit application period is Jan. 1-Feb. 29, 2024

December 20, 2023

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will begin accepting Hemp Farming Permit applications for the 2024 season on Jan. 1, 2024. Anyone who wishes to farm hemp in South Carolina…

Central Carolina Community Foundation names Turn90 the 2023 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award winner

December 20, 2023

Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) staff presented Turn90 with the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award at their Columbia office on Dec. 11. On Dec. 15, CCCF Program Officer Trimease Carter…

Runaway Rewind, Columbia’s original recycled fashion contest, is back

December 20, 2023

Designers transform trash into ready-to-wear fashion for one night only For one night only, the Columbia Design League will bring back its Runaway Runway recycled fashion show on Saturday, January…

Conifers’ Fragrant Pull On Memory

December 20, 2023

By Tom Poland   I read that fragrances stimulate recall more so than any other sense. I knew from experience that it had to be true. You and I, we’re…

Morton & Gettys COO earns Certified Legal Manager Designation

December 19, 2023

ROCK HILL, SC – Robin Owens, the chief operating officer at Morton & Gettys, has earned the Certified Legal Manager designation from the Association of Legal Administrators. Earning the CLM®…

Tanner Backman relocates to Goodwyn Mills Cawood’s Greenville office

December 19, 2023

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) architect Tanner Backman, AIA, NCARB, has relocated to the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office to lead the local architecture team. Backman joined the firm in Birmingham,…

Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs

December 19, 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…

LCK promotes David Myers to Director | Operations and Scott Burriss to Director of Project Management Services | Columbia

December 19, 2023

LCK announced the creation of two new leadership positions. David Myers has been named Director | Operations and Scott Burriss has been promoted to Director of Project Management Services |…

CAE announces the Midlands-based artists selected to be featured in individual exhibits at airport in 2024 – 2025

December 19, 2023

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to announce the Midlands-based artists that have been selected to have their works featured in individual exhibits in 2024 – 2025. Anthony Lewis, Brandi Roberts, Ozon…

More than 3,000 degrees conferred on Fall 2023 Gamecock graduates

December 19, 2023

Thousands of students at the University of South Carolina and across the USC system received their degrees during Monday’s Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. President Michael Amiridis delivered remarks at the…

The City of Columbia’s OBO is now accepting applications for the 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture Course

December 19, 2023

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture course!  To read more and to apply, click here to go to…

The proposed Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) is not good for small business

December 19, 2023

By Chris Merritt Merritt Roofing In 2016, I started Merritt Roofing, a small business serving homeowners in York County, SC and the greater Charlotte, NC area. Over these past seven…

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Director of Development

December 19, 2023

The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation in Greenville has hired Jared Martin as Director of Development. Martin will create, implement, and oversee the organization’s development…

Ring in the New Year with Capital City Fireworks!

December 19, 2023

The City of Columbia will hold the annual “Capital City Fireworks” display to ring in 2024 on Sunday, December 31st. The fireworks display will begin right after midnight, and the…

Columbia College celebrates the accomplishments of 283 graduates

December 19, 2023

“My first day as a student at Columbia College was my most treasured memory. I remember it so clearly. I walked into the Breed Leadership Center about 30 minutes before…

Capital Business Development Association to award 50 cybersecurity program scholarships to Denmark Tech

December 19, 2023

State of South Carolina funding made available with training partner Fusion Cyber Capital Business Development Association’s (CBDA) strategic education partnership with Denmark Technical College continues to expand as they will award…

Partnership helps small farmers in SC achieve key food safety certification

December 19, 2023

With Duke Energy Donation, Program is ‘Closing the GAP’ for Farmers A new partnership is helping more South Carolina farmers show buyers their commitment to food safety. The South Carolina…

A.C. Flora orchestra director named one of 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference by SB&O Magazine

December 19, 2023

A.C. Flora High School orchestra director Jarvernique Tinsley has been named one of 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference by School Band and Orchestra (SB&O) Magazine. A.C. Flora High School…

Newberry College launches master’s in criminal justice

December 19, 2023

The 12-month online program is the college’s third offered graduate degree Newberry College is pleased to announce the addition of its third graduate program: a Master of Arts in criminal…

AllSouth Federal Credit Union opens new branch on Parklane Road

December 19, 2023

AllSouth Federal Credit Union has opened their new full-service branch located at 8352 Parklane Road near Farrow Road in Columbia. The new location, designed by Studio 2LR and built by…

Battle at BullStreet is back March 2, 2024

December 19, 2023

Clemson and USC baseball teams renew rivalry at Segra Park  The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Clemson University and University of South Carolina athletic departments, announced that Segra Park…

Fairways of Philanthropy: Caledonia, True Blue tee time specials to benefit project golf

December 19, 2023

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of golf-rich South Carolina’s top 5 public courses, are offering holiday specials that will delight…

W.O. Blackstone Mechanical welcomes Scott Rankin as sales service manager

December 19, 2023

W.O. Blackstone & Co., Inc., a full-service commercial mechanical contractor with an established presence across South Carolina, has hired Scott Rankin as Service Sales Manager. Based in the company’s corporate…

The screening of Nimona by ND Stevenson

December 19, 2023

Last night, we attended a showing of the movie, Nimona, at a packed Nickelodeon theatre on Main Street. Nimona is a 2023 American animated science fantasy, comedy, drama film based…

Oh, Christmas Tree

December 19, 2023

  By Reba Hull Campbell Christmas trees can gin up pretty strong emotions and opinions in people at this time of year. First, there’s the “live” vs. “artificial” tree debate.…

Early voting period now open for State Senate 19 special election

December 18, 2023

Early voting for the Jan. 2 special election for State Senate District 19 is open and runs through Friday, Dec. 29. Voters will need to provide a valid photo ID…

Dr. David O’Shields assumes Chairmanship of the State Board of Education

December 18, 2023

At the December 12, 2023 meeting of the State Board of Education (SBE), Dr. David O’Shields was sworn in as the chair of the SBE. The SBE also unanimously elected…

School District Five dance teacher named new president of South Carolina Dance Association

December 18, 2023

South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA), an association of the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD) has named Sara Monts of Nursery Road Elementary School- Arts Magnet…

Lexington One announces four leadership positions

December 18, 2023

On December 12, 2023, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees named Chad Leaphart the new district athletic director effective January 2, 2024; Leisa Clamp the new principal…

Three with Robinson Gray rise to leadership positions in Palmetto Paralegal Association

December 18, 2023

Three paralegals with Robinson Gray law firm have been elected to roles on the board of Palmetto Paralegal Association for 2024, with one rising to become the next president of…

Garvin Design Group wins 2023 IIDA Carolinas awards for excellence in interior design

December 18, 2023

Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group received two awards for excellence in interior design at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Carolinas’ 2023 DesignWorks awards ceremony in…

Luray Peanut Co. expanding operations in Hampton County

December 15, 2023

$5.25 Million Investment Will Create 16 New Jobs Luray Peanut Co., a producer of packaged boiled peanuts, today announced plans to expand its operations in Hampton County. The company’s $5.25 million…

Another preservation boon for the Palmetto State

December 15, 2023

Hundreds of acres fronting the storied Catawba River are now permanently protected By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Conservation Bank announced the protection of approximately 600 acres along the…

Florence, SC’s Patrick Riccards named 2023 Excellence in Equity Award winner

December 15, 2023

The American Consortium for Equity in Education has selected 47 education industry companies, products, and leaders as award winners in 25 categories The Driving Force Institute announced that Patrick Riccards…

Friends of the Library Annual Membership Drive

December 14, 2023

Friends of the Laurens County Library have begun their annual membership drive. We need your help to continue to support library programs for children, teens and adults. Please visit either…

SCbio names Connor Watkins to lead statewide life sciences organization’s marketing and communications

December 14, 2023

Former Nephron Pharmaceuticals professional takes reins as first full-time marketing leader Following a thorough search that considered marketing and communications professionals from across the region, SCbio has named Connor Watkins…

United Way of the Midlands names Jim Lehman 2024 Humanitarian of the Year

December 14, 2023

United Way of the Midlands will honor Jim Lehman as the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient on February 22, 2024, at the Pastides Alumni Center. The Humanitarian of…

Gilliam appointed director of security

December 14, 2023

Newberry College has announced the appointment of Kevin Gilliam as its new director of security. “Kevin brings a wealth of experience and credentials to Newberry College,” said Dr. Carl Wells,…

City of Columbia unveils 400 Laurel as the new Law Enforcement and Judicial Center

December 14, 2023

The City of Columbia (COC) has announced the acquisition and future transformation of the iconic 400 Laurel, affectionately known as the Aflac building, into the new Law Enforcement and Judicial Center.…

Richland Library awarded Power:Ed grant

December 14, 2023

Funding to Support Career Online High School Students Richland Library is the recipient of a $26,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan.  This gift marks the third round of funding…

AESC expanding Florence County electric vehicle gigafactory

December 14, 2023

AESC, a world-leading electric vehicle battery technology company, announced the expansion of its battery cell facility in Florence County. The $810 million investment will create 450 new jobs. Expected to…

Quality Enclosures establishes first South Carolina operations in Clarendon County

December 14, 2023

$7.37 million investment will create 50 new jobs Quality Enclosures, a manufacturer of tempered glass shower enclosures, today announced that it will establish new operations in Clarendon County. The company’s…

City of West Columbia receives highest recognition for financial reporting for the 32nd year

December 14, 2023

For the 32nd consecutive year, the City of West Columbia has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the…

Richland One opens application period for magnet choice programs

December 14, 2023

Richland One is accepting applications for students to enroll in magnet choice programs for the 2024-2025 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2024. Parents will be notified in…

10 tips for tax season

December 14, 2023

What you need to know: Make sure you are prepared before tax season arrives! Gather and organize your receipts and documents. Wait until you have the right documents before filing.…

Mungo Homes Foundation continues partnership with Emmanuwheel

December 14, 2023

During the 3rd Annual Week of Giving, the Mungo Homes Foundation continued its relationship with EmmanuWheel, who provides wheelchair ramps to the mobility-impaired individuals who cannot afford the cost of…

LRADAC announces Mac Caldwell as new Vice President of Clinical Services

December 14, 2023

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Mac Caldwell has been hired as Vice President of Clinical Services. In his new role,…