Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Tenants continue flight to quality as moveouts mask momentum Market Highlights The Columbia market saw healthy demand for the market’s highest-quality spaces, even as…
By Tom Poland Drizzle drifted and spritzed as if it were January except it was October. Mists coated my camera. In its viewfinder red mud glistened in rain that…
Joseph O. Thickens and Stephen F. Krzyston, attorneys at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, were nominated by The National Trial Lawyers as Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys in South Carolina. Thickens…
By Reba Hull Campbell Who doesn’t love a good mess after bringing out the “good stuff” we never use … like enjoying dinner using the family china or silver and…
Columbia Boat Show is back Feb. 20-22 at S.C. State Fairgrounds The Columbia Boat Show on Feb. 20-22 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds is the perfect place for fans…
Literacy SC, a statewide nonprofit hub for growing reading skills in all ages, has seated its Executive Board leadership for the 2026 term. The appointments come as the organization launches…
Trinity Partners announced the successful lease and sale of a medical investment property located at 460 Clemson Road in Columbia, SC. The property, a 3,280 square foot medical office building,…
South Carolina Research Authority launches the new Center for Research Security, positioning the state as the leading destination for trusted, secure research. The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of the Center for Research Security. This first-of-its-kind…
Enhancing care quality for more than 600,000 covered lives inVio Health Network announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Leonard, as its new chief medical officer. Bringing more than 18 years…
White Knoll Middle School in Lexington County School District One has been named a 2026 South Carolina School to Watch®, a prestigious designation awarded by the National Forum to Accelerate…
Who: Councilman Tyler Bailey, Richland County Council Chair Jesica Mackey, and the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity What: The City of…
HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) facilitates financing for new hospital in Indian Land, SC
$251.2 million FHA-insured supplemental mortgage delivers capital for Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to offer new access to quality acute care hospital services for residents in Northern Lancaster County,…
Crayton Middle School has been redesignated as a School to Watch for the third time by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. Crayton received its School to Watch…
The City of West Columbia is beginning a $15 million overhaul of the Mill Village neighborhood and Alexander Road. This comprehensive project is designed to modernize the area’s utility networks,…
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) celebrates the 5th anniversary of the Leon Irons Lodge. Upon opening its doors, the Leon Irons Lodge became the hub for Warrior PATHH (Progressive…
Who: City of Columbia Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund What: The City of Columbia Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant recipients will host two Climate Action Showcases displaying information on their Climate…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
Mashburn Construction recognizes outstanding team members through its Culture of Recognition Awards, honoring individuals who exemplify and live out the company’s vision every day: to be the Builder of Choice,…
Mullikin honored aboard the oldest still-serving warship in the United States Navy By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) received…
Each January, more people across the country choose to participate in “Dry January,” a month-long pause from alcohol that gives individuals a chance to reset after the holidays and take…
Max Metcalf, of Greenville County, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s January 15, 2026 meeting in Columbia. “I’m honored to be elected…
By Jeff Becraft Back around Christmas time, we went to New Jersey to see Brenda’s mom and sister. In fact, we had Christmas Eve dinner from a travel plaza…
Experience Columbia SC announced its new group of local ambassadors Wednesday evening in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication, available now at the Columbia…
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in SiteMarker Inc. The Mt. Pleasant-based startup has revolutionized geolocation tools and techniques, making reporting…
The Grand Willow hotel, located at 1571 Freed Street in Columbia’s BullStreet District, announced it has officially earned designation as part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, marking a meaningful milestone for…
Highest percentage of announced rural capital investment and new jobs in over a decade The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2025 industry recruitment results, marking a milestone…
Event presented by Next Level Partners explores leadership, storytelling, and career evolution ahead of National Girls & Women in Sports Day The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications…
Who: City of Columbia Human Resources Department and Columbia Police Department What: The City of Columbia Police Department will host a hiring event to share details about the Police Officer Candidate and…
By Tom Poland For the first time in my life I was alone in my church. The old Regulator wall clock ticked away as I ticked away the families…
He was the father of Robert E. Lee. And so much more. Mike Burgess, an outspoken, award-winning high school history teacher, will deliver a free lecture about Revolutionary War hero…
SC Thrive, a nonprofit dedicated to leading South Carolinians to stability by providing innovative and efficient access to quality-of-life resources, announced the appointment of Casey Pash as its new President and…
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a leading asset management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that Robert Norman, investment associate, has earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification—one of the…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has announced a leadership transition that reflects the next step in a long-term succession process that began in 2020. Effective January 1, 2026,…
King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, one of Arnold Palmer’s most recognizable designs, has completed a sweeping, two-year renovation that redefined the playing experience. Led by acclaimed architect Brandon Johnson,…
Boutique wedding planning and design studio based in the Midlands of South Carolina serves couples statewide and beyond. Balazs Events, a boutique wedding planning and design studio based in the…
New online programs expand access to high-quality educational opportunities across South Carolina and beyond The University of South Carolina Upstate is partnering with Risepoint, an education technology company that helps…
January is recognized nationwide as Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month (Treatment Month), an observance led by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to raise awareness about treatment…
Septic systems owners in the Congaree Creek Watershed can apply for funding to help repair or replace their failing or malfunctioning existing septic systems. Lexington County residents in the Congaree…
On November 18th, the teams of Hood Construction and Cheatham Fletcher Scott Architects + Designers joined Belvedere Elementary School’s administrators and staff to celebrate the ground breaking of their new kitchen,…
The Rotary Club of Lexington is proud to announce RotaryFest, a signature community fundraiser benefiting student scholarships in Lexington School District One. The event will take place on Friday, March…
A new independent study finds the SC Technical College System delivers a strong return on public investment while playing a critical role in keeping skilled workers in South Carolina. The…
Ellison Kibler ranked #1 in South Carolina on the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” 2026 list. Published on January 7, 2026. Rankings based on data as of March 31 2025.…
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the last quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions • Braden Shockley, SIOR, Roger Winn, SIOR, and Will McGregor represented…
Bill would require lifesaving cardiac emergency plans and AED access in all public schools statewide. Advocates, including educators, medical professionals, and other community members, will gather on at 11:30 a.m.…
New Economic Impact Report Confirms Contraceptive Access is a High-Value Workforce and Fiscal Strategy, Generating Hundreds of Millions in Annual Net Benefit A new economic impact report authored by lead…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, and a full lineup of events…
M. Malissa Burnette, a co-founder of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been named to the 50 Most Influential Hall of Fame. The annual list, compiled by Columbia Business Monthly, recognizes…
SMITH | ROBINSON announced that attorneys Alex Atkinson and Austin Reed have been named Members of the firm. Atkinson practices in the firm’s Sumter office, where his work focuses on…
Three Nonprofits to Receive a Full Year of Professional Landscaping Services Heritage, a leading provider of commercial landscape solutions for South Carolina businesses, announced today the launch of a new…
New federal rules could affect real estate tax mailings Residents who typically mail their County tax payments are advised that recent federal changes to the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) mail-processing…