Not in Kansas anymore

November 2, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   Recently, I started a new Facebook page in order to post weekly devotionals. I am not a big social media person. In fact, I made a…

DeWees Real Estate Group represents seller in sale of 0.52 acre parcel in West Columbia

November 2, 2023

Sales Associate, Niles Helmboldt represent the seller in the sale of 1910 Airport Blvd DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s residential, office, retail,…

Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency, wins Web Marketing Association award for work with AgFirst Farm Credit Bank

November 2, 2023

Cyberwoven, a full-service brand, marketing, and web agency, is the recipient of a Web Marketing Association award. The firm was awarded the Bank Standard of Excellence for its work on…

Richardson Thomas recognized in “Best Law Firms”

November 2, 2023

Richardson Thomas again is ranked in Tier 1 in two cities in “Best Law Firms®,” a national directory with a goal of identifying top law firms nationwide. Richardson Thomas’ ratings…

Best Law Firms 2024 cites Robinson Gray in top tier for Columbia in 16 practice areas

November 2, 2023

Robinson Gray is being recognized in a total of 24 practice areas in the 2024 edition of “Best Law Firms.” The publication, which recognizes the top practices in the nation,…

Lourie Law Firm named to top tier in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms in America

November 2, 2023

Lourie Law Firm is being honored once again by Best Law Firms in America®. In its 2024 edition, the national guide has placed the firm in Tier 1 for the…

Morton & Gettys earns two Tier 1 honors in “Best Law Firms”

November 2, 2023

ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys again has earned “Best Law Firms®” Tier 1 ratings in Real Estate Law and Trust and Estates Law. This marks the fourth consecutive…

Callison Tighe named to Tier 1 for Columbia by Best Law Firms in six areas

November 2, 2023

Callison Tighe & Robinson was again named to the top tier for the Columbia region in six practice areas. For the past 14 years, the firm has been recognized as…

Burnette Shutt & McDaniel earns 6 top-tier honors in “Best Law Firms”

November 2, 2023

Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned Tier One honors in three employment law practice areas, two employee benefits categories and in civil rights law in the just-released addition of “Best…

Historic Columbia announces November 2023 events

November 2, 2023

Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for November 2023. See the full list of November events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…

NAI Columbia Land Team executes the sale of five Bethune properties

November 2, 2023

NAI Columbia’s Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken, and Nelson Weston successfully represented a family estate and sold five separate parcels in and around Bethune, SC totaling ± 293.26 acres. All five…

Trinity Partners represents both sides in the investment sale of retail building in Five Points

November 2, 2023

Trinity Partners recently facilitated the investment sale of 2123 Greene Street in Columbia’s Five Points district. The retail property was sold with two tenants in place. Pure Barre and Blue…

City of Columbia Solid Waste leaf collection alternate locations

November 2, 2023

The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is adding a new leaf collection option this fall for residents to drop their bagged leaves at designated container locations throughout the City.…

Columbia Museum of Art announces December programs and events

November 2, 2023

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

Taste of Lake Murray tickets on sale November 16

November 2, 2023

Save the date for “The Social Event of the Year”, Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center, on Thursday, March 21 at 6 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia. Dance the night away while…

The COMET Financial Team receives 6th award for fiscal excellence

November 2, 2023

Honor commends organization’s excellence in handling and reporting all funding, including the Richland County Penny Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of…

Construction Partners, Inc. completes Charlotte-Rock Hill area acquisition

November 2, 2023

Construction Partners, Inc., a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across six southeastern states, today announced that it has acquired from Reeves Construction…

November Food Truck Fridays

November 2, 2023

The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of November. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one location. The City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays…

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with thoughtful programming on SCETV

November 2, 2023

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is proud to present programming that honors the rich history, culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Throughout November, viewers can explore a diverse range of content…

Open call for local artists: CAE is now accepting submissions for the 2024 – 2025 Art in the Airport program

November 2, 2023

Calling all professional artists! The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 – 2025 Art in the Airport program. Now in its fifth year, the wildly popular…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2024 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers®

November 2, 2023

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by Best Lawyers® in its 2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 14th consecutive year. The firm earned a national…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis urges South Carolinians impacted by ACI Worldwide unauthorized consumer transfers to act before Nov. 13 deadline

November 2, 2023

More than 7,500 eligible to receive restitution for unauthorized financial exposure. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is urging South Carolina consumers impacted by a 2021 testing error that involved ACI Payments,…

Colliers Industrial Report: Waves of deliveries continue across the state

November 2, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights The construction pipeline across the state yielded another quarter with large amounts of deliveries and absorption.…

Be a Santa to a Senior® brings joy to older adults in the Midlands

November 1, 2023

Home Instead urges the local community to help spread holiday cheer As the festivities of the holiday season begin, Home Instead® encourages residents in Richland and Lexington counties to participate in the Be…

Colliers Report: Columbia maintains demand and sustainable rate of development

November 1, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Limited product with heavy power and material lead times associated with electrical enhancements continue to be a…

Central welcomes new Senior Vice President

November 1, 2023

Former CEO of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative joins Central Electric Power Cooperative Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. announced the hiring of Marcus Harris, P.E., as our new Senior Vice President…

Willis Cantey elected chair of SCICU Board of Trustees

October 31, 2023

Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by the trustees of the S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at their October 10 board meeting, hosted…

CMA Chamber Music on Main’s upcoming season is one for the books

October 31, 2023

Artistic director Andrew Armstrong welcomes all-star lineup for concert series The critically acclaimed, intimate concert series CMA Chamber Music on Main marks its 22nd year with an extraordinary 2023–2024 season.…

School District Five receives $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education

October 31, 2023

Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a new $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The money will be used at…

May your Holidays be “Murray & Bright”

October 31, 2023

Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale: Thursday, November 16 The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center will host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale, on Thursday, November 16,…

The City of Columbia & the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation hold grand opening ceremony for Boyd Island Sanctuary

October 31, 2023

The City of Columbia and the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation announced the official grand opening for the Sanctuary at Boyd Island on Boyd Island on Monday, October…

Congaree Vista Guild celebrates business anniversaries

October 31, 2023

The Vista District is celebrating several business anniversaries. The SC State Museum is celebrating 35 years in the Vista with free admission on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.…

38th annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health to be held November 16

October 31, 2023

The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 38th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health…

Making payments to the SCDOR now easier than ever thanks to QR code enhancement

October 31, 2023

​​What you nee​d to know: The SCDOR has added QR codes to all notices that include a payment voucher to make paying your tax bill easier than ever. The QR…

Mayor Daniel Rickenmann partners with Instacart, announces Grocery Access program to support families in Columbia food deserts

October 31, 2023

Instacart’s technology connects families in food deserts with online grocery delivery and monthly funds to spend on produce City of Columbia, SC Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading…

Marketing Minute Video: The Power of Storytelling

October 30, 2023

  Marketing Minute by Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy: Storytelling is a powerful tool that can be leveraged in a myriad of ways. This week’s video shares…

Colliers brokers sale of 37.4-acre land tract for new townhome development in northeast Columbia, SC

October 30, 2023

Craig Waites of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 37.4-acre tract of land at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Spears Creek Church Road in northeast Columbia,…

Hamas wages war on both Israeli and Palestinian civilians

October 30, 2023

Instilling fear and inciting war regardless of victims are always the aims of a terrorist Part 3: Analysis by W. Thomas Smith Jr. WAR IS TERRIBLE or as U.S. Army…

Lexington Medical Center invests $150,000 in United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics

October 30, 2023

Thanks to a $150,000 grant from Lexington Medical Center, more individuals throughout the Midlands will receive accessible healthcare at United Way’s WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics. WellPartners offers free dental…

The LRADAC Foundation receives funding for prevention and treatment services from the Lexington Medical Center Foundation

October 30, 2023

The LRADAC Foundation, LRADAC’s nonprofit arm that supports the programs and services of LRADAC, has received a Community Outreach Grant of $85,000 from Lexington Medical Center. $20,000 of the grant…

The Leon Levine Foundation makes grant to Habitat Greenville County

October 30, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County received a $40,000 grant from the philanthropic organization created by the founder of Family Dollar Stores, The Leon Levine Foundation. After retiring from Family…

Sustain SC launches roadmap to support sustainability initiatives in South Carolina

October 30, 2023

Sustain SC launched the Roadmap to Sustain SC, which identifies seven key accelerators that will move South Carolina forward as a sustainable state ensuring economic prosperity and protection of our…

LRADAC names Eric D. Eaddy as the new Vice President of Administration

October 30, 2023

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has named Eric D. Eaddy its new Vice President of Administration. As a member of the executive…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as Educator of the Month

October 30, 2023

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Georgetown County School District’s Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…

Colliers promotes Eric Zimmerman to Director of Real Estate Management Services

October 30, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Eric Zimmerman has been promoted to Director of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) for its Charleston and Columbia offices. He has served as the…

Naturaland Trust celebrates 50 years of land conservation

October 27, 2023

With a celebration event held yesterday that drew more than 150 conservationists and civic and community leaders from across S.C., Naturaland Trust – a nonprofit land conservation trust established in…

Selecting a Credit Card

October 27, 2023

By Carman M. Young, CFP® Credit card companies can be aggressive in marketing their cards and their perks. Who doesn’t want a free trip to Europe? With so many options…

Exclusive Sergio Hudson exhibition opens November 18 at the CMA

October 27, 2023

Hudson and team to participate in special opening day program The Columbia Museum of Art presents Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, an exhibition showcasing the work of iconic fashion…

Catching Up With Lou Miller

October 26, 2023

By Tom Poland   No. 87 lay on Buddy Bufford Field as still as a stone. Louis Miller, senior end, had broken ribs, but better days lay ahead. The undefeated…