Colliers brings 9007 Two Notch Road to full occupancy

July 19, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard and John Gressette represented the landlord, Lands Inn Inc. in the 2,400-square-foot lease to Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry at 9007 Two Notch Road, bringing…

City Council Highlights | July 18, 2023

July 19, 2023

During the presentation portion of the City Council meeting, a proclamation was presented for National Parks and Recreation Month. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department wants to recognize several events…

The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 8th annual Park(ing) Day!

July 19, 2023

PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places.   The mission of PARK(ing) Day…

Riggs Partners announces new practice area

July 19, 2023

Riggs Partners, a marketing and communications consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the formation of a new practice area within the firm called For Goodness Sakes. It will specialize in…

Mungo Homes expanding corporate headquarters in Richland County

July 19, 2023

$10 million investment will create 40 new jobs Mungo Homes, a homebuilder with communities throughout the Southeast, is expanding its corporate headquarters in Richland County. The $10 million investment will…

USDA launches pilot program to help people in rural South Carolina repair homes damaged by severe weather and future natural disasters

July 18, 2023

Department Expands Home Repair Loan and Grant Eligibility for People in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas USDA Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover announced that the Department is…

Retailers must notify the SCDOR by August 14, 2023 if you sell tobacco products

July 18, 2023

What you nee​d to know: All retailers are required to notify the SCDOR if they sell tobacco products by August 14, 2023. More information can be found in the ST-608,…

Denmark Technical College welcomes James Hill Jr. as athletic director and head women’s basketball coach

July 18, 2023

Former Virginia State University women’s head basketball coach, James Hill Jr., has been selected as the next athletic director and head women’s basketball coach at Denmark Technical College. Hill spent 16…

Cushman & Wakefield arranges $10.8M sale of Westwood Plaza

July 18, 2023

Cushman & Wakefield announced the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Westwood Plaza, a 83,354-square-foot community shopping center located in Greenwood, South Carolina. The final sale…

Colliers leases ±3,300-square-foot retail building to TEMPLE in River District area of West Columbia

July 18, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the landlord in the lease of a ±3,300-square-foot building at 536 Meeting Street in West Columbia to Connor Walpole of TEMPLE fitness…

Black Belt Hall of Famer honored by SC7

July 18, 2023

Martial arts tournament champion receives expedition leadership award By Chris Carter Bruce Brutschy, noted self-defense and fitness instructor and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame, was…

Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as C.H. Robinson 2023 Carrier of the Year Award winner

July 17, 2023

Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized by C.H. Robinson as a winner of its 2023 Carrier of the Year Awards. C.H.…

The American Red Cross reminds community to stay safe during extreme heat

July 17, 2023

Learn how to treat heat-related illness like heat exhaustion  This week, much of South Carolina will experience dangerously high temperatures. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any…

Robinson Room to host “Gatsby Gala” grand opening celebration on August 10

July 17, 2023

Robinson Room, an upscale cocktail, tapas, and dessert bar, is excited to announce their official grand opening event, Gatsby Gala, on Thursday, August 10th, at 7p.m. Previously tucked away beneath…

Mixon Seed Service expanding in South Carolina

July 17, 2023

Company Buys L.B. Wannamaker Facility, Will Increase Cover Crop and Wildlife Mix Production Orangeburg-based Mixon Seed Service, Inc., is expanding its operations into Calhoun County with the purchase of the L.B. Wannamaker…

Colliers Report: Record absorption moves vacancy to its lowest recorded level

July 17, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Continued demand for industrial space coupled with high leasing velocity moved the vacancy rate to 2.4% –…

SIOS Technology debuts new professional services program for Critical High Availability and Disaster Recovery applications

July 17, 2023

15 defined professional services offerings spanning five categories save time, simplify complexity and ensure reliable HA/DR for essential applications SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA)…

Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association

July 17, 2023

The South Carolina Power Team announced that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award. The Rising Star…

NP Strategy grows Alabama team with public affairs professional

July 17, 2023

NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes Lee Bonner to its Mobile, Alabama office. Bonner, a seasoned government affairs professional, joins NP Strategy…

Youth with disabilities foster leadership and advocacy skills at a statewide forum

July 17, 2023

Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state gather next week at Presbyterian College to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by Able South…

Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association

July 17, 2023

The South Carolina Power Team is proud to announce that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award.…

Local Favorite, Cayce Fall Fest, returns October 7

July 14, 2023

The City of Cayce is excited to announce the return of the Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 12 pm – 6 pm…

Business Succession Planning

July 14, 2023

Make preparations to exit on your own terms By Jennifer Osgood If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely poured your heart and soul into your business, and it’s hard to…

Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 12th-annual Guardians of the Night

July 14, 2023

Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 12th-annual GUARDIANS…

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette leads SC7 hike along the Congaree River

July 14, 2023

SC7 Expedition honors law enforcement agencies and leaders in the S.C. Midlands By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The 4th-annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition concluded its trek through the Upstate…

100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $12,075 to Leo’s Pride

July 13, 2023

100 Women Who Care Midlands SC at their 2nd quarter meeting elected to support Leo’s Pride with a donation of $12,075.00. Members of 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC presented…

Rotary Club of Forest Acres celebrates club leadership with awards, donations, and the installation of new club officers

July 13, 2023

The Rotary Club of Forest Acres celebrated club leadership with awards, donations, and the installation of new club officers at their Blue & Gold Awards banquet on Wednesday, June 30…

$1.5 million capital investment comes to renovate Lexington senior living community

July 13, 2023

Holiday Deepwood Estates Adapts to Meet Needs of Growing Senior Population  Deepwood Estates, a Holiday by Atria independent living community, has kicked off a new $1.5 million renovation project for capital…

Trinity Partners represents buyer in purchase of corporate office building in Chapin

July 13, 2023

Rob Lapin, Partner and Director of Brokerage Services and Brokerage Associate, Robbie Cook represented the Buyer, University Cottages, LLC in the acquisition of a multi-tenant, corporate office building in Chapin,…

A Favorite Place

July 13, 2023

By Tom Poland   Each spring I write of three places, three beautiful places where colonies of rocky shoals spider lilies bloom. One is quite accessible; one is perhaps the…

Daniel Truelove joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

July 13, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Daniel Truelove has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Daniel is a lifetime resident of the Carolinas and…

Matt Utecht named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Healthcare Power List

July 13, 2023

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Matt Utecht was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Healthcare Power List. Statewide, only 11 attorneys in the healthcare…

Follow Town’s Yellow Brick Road with The Wizard of Oz

July 13, 2023

“We’re off to see the Wizard… the wonderful Wizard of Oz!” And we want YOU to join us on the journey. Donning those famous ruby reds as Dorothy Gale from…

2023 Big Red Barn Retreat 2023 Charity Golf Tournament at Charwood Golf Club

July 13, 2023

To Be Held Monday, September 18, 2023 Sonic Drive-In is proud to present the second annual 2023 Big Red Barn Retreat Charity Golf Tournament at Charwood Golf Club on September…

What is really most important

July 13, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   So I am trying to reform my diet… One thing is I am trying to cut down on processed sugar. “You’re a type I diabetic… you…

Blink Book Review #6 – “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman

July 13, 2023

By Reba Hull Campbell This book caught my eye at the library on a book display for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The cover and the title drew me…

Visitors of Columbia region reach 15.8 million

July 12, 2023

Visitation to the Columbia region increased from 15.1 million in 2021 to 15.8 million in 2022, Experience Columbia SC announced. The 2022 numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels by four percent. These…

We Are Sharing Hope SC bolsters team, enhances services

July 12, 2023

We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), the state’s non-profit organ and tissue recovery service, welcomed several new team members to the organization in a variety of new and existing roles.…

Main Street District’s Yellow Shirt Ambassadors expand service area

July 12, 2023

Clean and safe measures are being expanded to the Elmwood Avenue corridor, starting July 1 The Main Street District, formerly known as City Center Partnership, announces the expansion of its…

Back to School Tip: Prepare Now for 529 Withdrawals

July 11, 2023

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As a firm believer in the many benefits of saving with a Future Scholar 529 plan, I commend families who consistently contribute to their accounts…

Jerome Simiyon joins Garvin Design Group

July 11, 2023

Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed Clemson graduate Jerome Simiyon to the firm as a full-time hire. Hailing from Taruchirabballi, India, Jerome holds a professional…

Entrepreneur Minute – Torre Stocker, Strategic Entrepreneur Empowerment

July 11, 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…

SC Center for Fathers and Families announces new board member

July 11, 2023

The South Carolina Center for Fathers is pleased to announce that Nathan Price, a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual in Columbia, SC, has been appointed to its board of directors.…

Fiber Industries establishes sustainability hub Darlington Green

July 11, 2023

South Carolina’s Sustainability Hub for the Textiles and Packaging Industry Anchored by Darling Fibers Fiber Industries, the largest domestic producer of high-quality polyester staple fiber, today announced the establishment of…

Alex Whitten joins Daniel Whitten Inspections as Home Inspector

July 11, 2023

Alex Whitten has joined Daniel Whitten Inspections as a home inspector. Daniel Whitten Inspections offers full home and commercial inspections throughout the Upstate of South Carolina, plus additional inspection services…

Col. Steve Vitali discusses SC7 with Maj. Gen. Tom Mullikin, PhD

July 11, 2023

A decorated U.S. Marine combat commander (wars in Iraq and Afghanistan) talks about hiking South Carolina from the mountains to the sea July 11, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series…

Trinity Partners broker facilitates long-term leases with two top clients in Columbia

July 11, 2023

Director of Office Properties, Paul Hartley, SIOR recently facilitated over 27,000 square feet of long-term lease extensions for two of his top clients’ corporate offices. Both clients are housed in…

Riggs Partners welcomes Roshanda Pratt as communications strategist

July 11, 2023

Riggs Partners, a marketing and communications consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the addition of Roshanda Pratt as a communications strategist. In this role, Roshanda will develop communications and content…

Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Awards latest recipient

July 11, 2023

The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announced the recipient of its Fall 2023 scholarship, Audrey Smallwood. This scholarship— in honor of the late Ted Rollins and his wife, Holly—is…

Wenker growing South Carolina presence with US headquarters in Greenville County

July 11, 2023

Wenker, Inc., a leading automotive supplier, has announced plans to grow its South Carolina presence by establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $3.1 million investment…