Leadership Series – Jim Stritzinger, South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO)

August 15, 2023

The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…

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Grayson Greiner joins Colliers | South Carolina as Brokerage Associate in Columbia

August 15, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina announced Grayson Greiner as its newest Brokerage Associate in the Columbia office. As a Columbia native and former Major League Baseball player, Greiner brings to Colliers…

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City of Columbia issues statement regarding meal sharing plan for unsheltered population

August 14, 2023

City of Columbia officials and staff have been working on developing a meal sharing plan for feeding the homeless population. The identification of a site and logistical arrangements to ensure…

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Alisha Wilson joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

August 14, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alisha Wilson has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Alisha Wilson is a true Greenville native, raised in…

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New slate of S.C. Arts Commission emerging artists announced

August 14, 2023

Six artists just getting established in their crafts will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…

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DeWees Real Estate Group represents tenant in local real estate transaction in Lexington, SC

August 14, 2023

DeWees Real Estate Group Represents Tenant in Local Real Estate Transaction Sales Associate, Angela Cash, Represented the tenant in the lease of 601-D Northwood Rd. DeWees Real Estate Group, a…

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One80 Place launches new Eviction Prevention service line in Richland, Lexington counties

August 14, 2023

One80 Place, the state’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness, has launched a new Eviction Prevention line through the United Way Association of South Carolina’s 2-1-1 phone…

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Long Bay Golf Club reopens following greens restoration project

August 14, 2023

Long Bay Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus design that is one of the Myrtle Beach area’s most popular layouts, reopened August 14 following a comprehensive greens restoration project. Founders Group…

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Frampton Construction again ranks high on “Best Places to Work in South Carolina”

August 14, 2023

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named to the 2023 list of “Best Places to Work in…

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Franklin Buchanan of Post Up Careers accepted into Forbes Coaches Council

August 14, 2023

Franklin Buchanan of Post Up Careers Accepted into Forbes Coaches Council Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches Franklin Buchanan, founder of Post Up…

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Applications now open for Midlands Minority Businesses Accelerator program

August 14, 2023

Columbia Chamber seeking qualified applicants for its class of 2024. The Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2024. The deadline for applications is October…

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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2023 Angels

August 14, 2023

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several…

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SIOS Technology announces partnership with ACP IT Solutions, expanding the benefits of its high-availability software solutions

August 14, 2023

ACP IT Solutions to Resell SIOS Clustering Software in DACH Region (Germany, Switzerland and Austria) SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR),…

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Terminix Service, Inc. opens new branch in Fort Mill

August 14, 2023

New Location Will Help Area Homeowners with Protection Against Challenging Pests Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas and tenth-largest pest control company in North America,…

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Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes selected by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2023 “Rising Stars” list in Government Law

August 14, 2023

Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes, attorneys concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, have been named to the “Rising Stars” list in Government Law for…

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United Way invests over $13 million to enhance basic needs and foster resilience in the Midlands

August 14, 2023

United Way of the Midlands invested over $13 million in funding to community organizations over the past year, including $2.1 million in Impact grants for its 2023-2024 fiscal year to…

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SC7 After Action Report

August 14, 2023

Officials tout the success of this year’s expedition from the mountains to the sea By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two weeks ago, Tom Mullikin and Company concluded the 4th-annual month-long…

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Retired Army officer joins exclusive group of attorneys having obtained multi-million dollar settlement for a client

August 14, 2023

Connor becomes one of “the fewer than one percent” By Chris Carter ORANGEBURG AND MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Colonel (Ret.) William M. “Bill” Connor, V, joined an exclusive class of…

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They only make movies about gunslingers

August 13, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   I am basically a gunslinger. Somebody asked me recently what that meant. Well, that means I ride into the OK Corral and then find something to…

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Co-working space, The Worx, opens at Bridgeway Station

August 11, 2023

Hughes Investments, Inc. is pleased to announce BridgeWay Station’s first tenant to open: The Worx at BridgeWay Station. The Worx is a membership based co-working community that offers a functional…

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Global Management Partners acquires Koch Project Solutions

August 11, 2023

Global Management Partners (GMP), based in Greer S.C., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Koch Project Solutions (KPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES)-owned company based in Houston, Texas. GMP…

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Technology advances Zoo’s “Mane” goal of quality care

August 11, 2023

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Takes Pride on World Lion Day Outstanding Care of Aging Animals is a Top Priority On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden takes paws to…

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An explosion of art is a big part of West Columbia’s revitalization effort

August 11, 2023

August is American Artist Appreciation Month. It’s to recognize American artists for their contributions, talents, and achievements. In the last five years or so, the West Columbia River District has…

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Colliers announces new accounting hires in Columbia office

August 10, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce two new hires in its accounting department in Columbia. Moody Mishal has been hired as a Property Accountant. He is responsible for…

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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event moves to Anderson

August 10, 2023

One of the Upstate’s top nonprofit events will have a new location in a new county in 2023. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free networking and awareness event hosted…

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SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax aims to help students learn about state taxes

August 10, 2023

What you nee​d to know: The SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax will help middle and high school students learn the basics o​f South Carolina Individual Income…

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Blink Book Review #9: Pops: Learning to be a Son and Father by Craig Melvin

August 10, 2023

By Reba Hull Campbell Stories of local folks who’ve found national acclaim always interest me. And if they’re in the world of journalism or politics even more so. That’s part…

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My Good Friend, Steve Blackmon

August 10, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: Steve Blackmon died July 3rd surrounded by loved ones.    The writing life introduces me to some memorable people. Steve Blackmon found me when his…

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Careful with what is important

August 10, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   Blueberries are probably my favorite fruit. In fact, I have blueberries with my breakfast almost every single morning. The other morning, I had too many things…

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John Nichols of Bluestein Attorneys presented with SCAJ Founders Award

August 9, 2023

Attorney John S. Nichols of Bluestein Attorneys, was honored with the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Founders Award at the organization’s annual convention on August 5, 2023. Since 1957,…

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Propel welcomes three additions to its Columbia office

August 9, 2023

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomed Wes Dasher, Marian Newman, and Lori Kelly to the Columbia, SC Surety/P&C team. The Dasher team joins Propel bringing over 75 years of…

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Trinity Partners facilitates Q2 top office leases announced by CoStar

August 9, 2023

August 9, 2023, Each quarter, CoStar recognizes the largest leases completed and the dealmakers who brokered them in each market. Trinity Partners of Columbia was involved in every deal CoStar…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Jack Neil, Hank AI

August 9, 2023

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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South Carolina-based IMCS, Tymora Analytical partner to streamline exosome research

August 9, 2023

Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (“IMCS”), a leader in automating laboratory workflows, and Tymora Analytical, an authority in exosome purification and proteomics services, have announced a significant enhancement to their ongoing…

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Spartanburg-based attorney Tom A. Killoren Jr. elected to lead South Carolina Association for Justice

August 9, 2023

Other New Officers Announced The South Carolina Association for Justice has unanimously elected Tom A. Killoren Jr. as President, bringing more than three decades of trial experience to the helm…

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Innovate Columbia re-launches website geared toward local entrepreneurs

August 9, 2023

Innovate Columbia announced the re-launching of its website which is designed to grow and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout the Midlands region of South Carolina. Launched in 2020 as an initiative of…

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Jay McKay, II named as a 2023 South Carolina Icon

August 9, 2023

McKay Firm Senior Partner, Julius W. “Jay” McKay, II was recently named to the exclusive South Carolina Icons list for 2023 by the South Carolina & North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.…

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Molly Sue Harmon joins Robinson Gray as associate

August 8, 2023

Attorney Molly Sue Harmon has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice with the firm will focus on workers’ compensation. Molly Sue holds a bachelor’s degree from…

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Dominion Energy South Carolina named a Most Trusted Utility Brand

August 8, 2023

Dominion Energy South Carolina has been named one of the nation’s “Most Trusted Utility Brands” for the second year in a row by Escalent, a top data analytics and advisory firm. …

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City of Columbia parking services introduces the Barnacle

August 8, 2023

The City of Columbia is introducing the Barnacle, an immobilization device that will be used in lieu of towing vehicles off high traffic areas in the City. This device is…

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Nephron works to resolve nationwide drug shortage by producing vital medications

August 8, 2023

Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, a division of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is focused on resolving drug shortage concerns with the production of 0.5% Albuterol 5 mL, del Nido Cardioplegia, Lidocaine 1%…

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COMET bus operators shine at regional transportation competition

August 8, 2023

Bus Operators of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) scored big at the Lowcountry Regional Operator Roadeo recently held in North Charleston, SC. Philip Patterson, an accomplished veteran…

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ACEC-SC unveils new awards, recognizes statewide excellence in the engineering field

August 8, 2023

The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) presented four new awards at the Awards Banquet at the S.C. Engineering Conference & Trade Show on June 16. Awards…

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HOA management firm NHE expands into Charlotte region, names Stinson to lead growth

August 8, 2023

Client requests for firm’s presence leads service-driven HOA firm to add operations for communities in and around Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia MSA What began as casual requests from former South Carolina clients now…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Layla Sewell, BOPs

August 8, 2023

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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Kelly Reese named Director of Learning and Organizational Development at Robinson Gray

August 8, 2023

Kelly Reese has joined the team at Robinson Gray law firm as Director of Learning and Organizational Development. Kelly will lead Robinson Gray’s professional development program while working to maximize…

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First Community Bank’s Ted Nissen receives the Independent Banks of South Carolina’s Leadership Award

August 8, 2023

Today, First Community Bank announced that the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) selected Ted Nissen as the 2023 recipient of the IBSC Leadership Award. The award is given to…

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For lease ±5,800 – 15,000 SF retail space in Dillon, SC

August 8, 2023

Dillon Plaza 204 Radford Blvd Dillon, South Carolina PROPERTY FEATURES Dillon Plaza is a ±88,000 SF neighborhood shopping center in Dillon, SC with a tenant roster that includes Badcock Furniture,…

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Break Point Cola set to open its doors in Five Points

August 8, 2023

A new sports store, Break Point Cola, is set to open its doors in Five Points in downtown Columbia. Located at 719 Saluda Ave, Break Point Cola is poised to…

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