Central Carolina Community Foundation is rallying the community to support 546 local nonprofits on Midlands Gives Day, an 18-hour giving challenge, taking place on Tuesday, May 3 from 6 a.m.…
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The Supreme Court of South Carolina and the South Carolina Bar honored volunteer mentors who give back to new lawyers as part of the Lawyer Mentoring Program’s first Rule 425…
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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 March 31, 2022. “The first quarter represents the…
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In honor of Earth Day 2022, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $800 million in climate-smart infrastructure in 40 states, Puerto Rico…
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Annual exhibition fundraiser brings flower power to the Columbia Museum of Art Spring has sprung, Mother’s Day weekend is around the corner, and the Columbia Museum of Art is gearing…
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National Wrestling Hall of Famer earns premier Global Eco Adventures toughness award By Alex Junes-Ward National Wrestling Hall of Famer and Kershaw County Councilman Ben Connell received the coveted Global…
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DP World (DPW), a global logistics company and one of the world’s largest marine terminal operators, announced the inaugural industrial building located in the 1300+ acre development in Orangeburg County,…
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Will Thrift, a licensed real estate agent with CARTER REALTORS, recently earned certification from the National Association of REALTORS as a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). In addition to a…
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U.S. Justice Department recognizes deputy’s heroism, quick thinking, and cool-headedness By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman received the United States Attorney General’s DISTINGUISHED…
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By Katie Busbee As the summer approaches, many businesses will be looking to hire a summer intern. Internship programs can be a great option for both the intern, who has…
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The Mungo Homes Foundation is pleased to announce that it will present a check to Sherriff Jay Koon on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 8:30am to purchase outer protective vests…
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Roger Winn, SIOR, Macon Lovelace, SIOR, and Braden Shockley of Trinity Partners announced the first tenant at 4West in West Columbia. Another Broken Egg Café will be part of the…
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Help Us Celebrate National Bike Month in Columbia SC! With spring in the air, the City of Columbia and the League of American Bicyclists, the national organization of bicyclists, announce…
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Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for internships through a new watershed protection program from Richland County Stormwater Management. While the County and private organizations work to monitor water quality…
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By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Justice John Cannon Few, S.C. Senator Chip Campsen, S.C. Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter and seven others received top awards from Global Eco Adventures (GEA) during GEA’s…
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Funding is part of a $400,000 monthlong campaign focused on sustainability and environmental efforts across the Palmetto State On Earth Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $100,000 in grants…
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Boat donated by Bentley Pontoons, Yamaha Rightwaters, and the S.C. Boating and Fishing Alliance will aid in offshore smart reef development By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette…
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Qualpay’s payments technology is a key part of Maast, Synovus’ new money-as-a-service offering that will combine payment processing, banking, and lending solutions Synovus Bank today announced that it has signed…
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City of Columbia and Columbia Chamber representatives welcomed Columbia’s newest seafood restaurant with a grand opening on April 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. Long-time friends Delane Garner and David Sambrone-Darkins…
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We are excited to announce that Adrian Rhodes is our new Artist in Residence. The 701 CCA Prize 2020 winner received a six-week, paid residency at 701 CCA; and a solo exhibition…
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Kickoff Planned for Earth Day 2022 Girl Scouts across South Carolina and PalmettoPride announce a statewide litter prevention campaign for Earth Day 2022. The three-day campaign will kick off on…
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The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) received two awards at the Live United Awards hosted by United Way of the Midlands at Central Energy on April 20. The…
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The 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist runs on the Thigpen Main Stage through May 14th Trustus Theatre’s 37th season continues with the regional premiere of Dance Nation, Clare Barron’s award-winning play…
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Jeff DiBattisto, Athletic Director (AD) at Spring Valley High School, has earned the distinction of being a Certified Athletic Administrator. According to the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, DiBattisto has…
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Two senior chief administrators in Richland School District Two are being recognized for their work. Senior Chief Human Resources Officer, Shawn Williams, has been named the 2021-2022 South Carolina Personnel…
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Samantha Williams, a fifth-grade student at Sandlapper Elementary School, was selected as the first-place winner in the 2022 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Poster Contest for the elementary school level.…
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$11.6 million investment to create 73 new jobs Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc. (Palmetto Gourmet Foods), a producer of innovative, sustainable ramen noodles, today announced plans to expand its operations in Saluda…
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The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Dominion Energy are pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing…
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Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.11 vs. $1.19 in 1Q21 Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.08 vs. $1.21 in 1Q21 Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) today reported financial results for…
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Move further integrates public affairs into service offerings and expands footprint globally Chernoff Newman, acclaimed integrated communications agency in the Southeast, has hired Mark Duffy to formally establish its public…
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$8.3 million investment to create 122 new jobs TIVA Building Products Corp., a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) decking company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $8.3…
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Lexington County School District One Superintendent Dr. Gregory D. Little announced he has accepted a new role as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation with the South Carolina Technical…
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By Tom Poland She planted the oak some sixty-eight years ago. Miss Emily was around twenty-six then. The years passed, the tree grew, and today it’s a setting Normal…
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WHO: City of Columbia Departments WHAT: The City of Columbia will be hosting a career fair to promote openings within various departments. On the spot interviews will be held during the career…
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the State secured $86,543,749.93 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s…
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Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, and Orangeburg Counties Included in Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms and Tornadoes on April 5-6 Following Governor Henry McMaster’s April 15 request, the U.S. Small Business…
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$65.5 million investment will create 65 new jobs Symrise Pet Food, a global leader in the pet food industry, announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County by building a…
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By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller Government procurement cards, known as p-cards, are intended to streamline routine purchases such as for office supplies and small dollar items. Functioning like credit cards…
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Joseph Berry, an attorney with Lewis Babcock law firm, shared advice on enforcing laws against perpetrators of animal cruelty with statewide law enforcement and animal control officers at a two-day…
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Close out Jazz Appreciation Month in style at the Columbia Museum of Art The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series with Mimi Jones, the…
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Tillman Abell, an ROTC-trained Army officer from Wofford College, took command of a platoon with the 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta on March 28, 1968, when the Tet…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has again been recognized as one of the best ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the nation by Newsweek. Working with data research…
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The City of Cayce is thrilled to announce the food vendors for the return of their premiere Springtime event, the Soiree on State; held on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The…
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Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina will receive $71,283,892 from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to support transit projects across the state. This investment will…
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CBRE announced that Tim Lovett has joined the Columbia Office Team. Tim will work alongside Martin Moore, Aaron Dupree, and Marie Dieckmann, specializing in office leasing and investment sales. “We…
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On Saturday, April 23rd, the City of Columbia joins Keep the Midlands Beautiful for their Earth Day/Spotless Service Saturday clean-up in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood. The City of Columbia…
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As swimmers and boaters begin to enjoy the warmer weather on South Carolina’s lakes and rivers, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) cautions citizens to be aware…
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On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, the City of Columbia will hold a City Council meeting at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201. View the City…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Woodley’s Garden Center, with locations in Irmo and Northeast Columbia, to B.B. Barns, Inc, based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company’s former owners,…
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The South Carolina Bar is recognizing Chappell, Smith and Arden law firm, for #RaisingtheBar by working to raise funds and awareness for the Homeward Bound Pet Rescue. The firm will…
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