Colliers Report: Rental rates grew as occupancy bounced back

June 9, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2023 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights Rental rates continued to grow as absorption and total occupancy rose and deliveries slowed. Despite the lack…

Reminder: Your state tax refund may be lower next year due to withholding adjustments

June 8, 2023

What you need to know: With the Withholding Tax Table updates, less taxes are being withheld from paychecks in 2023, which may result in reduced refunds next year For those…

Beach Commercial sells 620-acre fully entitled tract in Jasper County

June 8, 2023

Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced today that it facilitated the sale of a 620-acre tract of…

Rescuing Buster

June 8, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   One day last week I was driving to work and as I came to an intersection in our neighborhood, there was a bulldog out in the…

SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

June 8, 2023

NeuroHope Therapeutics, Ortho-Dx, and Skilldora were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Glossifi, Heartbeat Technologies, Parimer Scientific, and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…

Blink Book Review #2: Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin

June 8, 2023

By Reba Hull Campbell   Is there anything that we take for granted more than the power of our five senses? Gretchen Rubin’s new book, “Life in Five Senses, How…

Life’s Healing Elixir

June 8, 2023

By Tom Poland   A Sunday sojourn found me at Healing Springs near Blackville, South Carolina. There I stood on Gods Acre, property deeded to God. Palm Sunday it was,…

Chambers again honors Robinson Gray, singling out Gray, Stepp and Watson

June 8, 2023

In its 2023 edition, Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, has again honored Robinson Gray for its work in the area of general commercial litigation. “Robinson Gray Stepp…

Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour highlights farm life

June 8, 2023

This weekend, the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour brings together two of the state’s most vital industries, agriculture and tourism, to 15 farm- and art-related sites around Richland County.…

Nephron announces new president of 503B Outsourcing Facility

June 8, 2023

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced Christopher Fortier, PharmD, FASHP, CPEL, will join as President of its 503B Outsourcing Facility. In his new role, Fortier will oversee all operations at the industry-leading…

Colliers | South Carolina and Red Rock Developments win 2022 SIOR Member to Member Associate Transaction Award

June 8, 2023

Colliers brokers in Columbia and Red Rock Developments professionals were recently honored by the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) for a top industrial transaction globally in 2022…

SCRA announces new finance and administration director

June 8, 2023

The South Carolina Research Authority announced its new director of finance and administration, Laura Terry, who is responsible for leading the strategic direction of SCRA’s finance and administration function. She also serves…

World Ocean Day

June 7, 2023

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Ready to Inspire Visitors to Make Waves for Conservation Kick Off Summer with a Visit to Riverbanks on World Ocean Day There are many reasons to…

Tyra McBride selected as the 2023 Capital Young Professional of the Year

June 7, 2023

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Tyra McBride was selected as the Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s (CMM) 2023 Capital Young Professional of the Year. The CMM Capital Young Professional Awards recognized…

Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed for QuickJobs Workforce Development Scholarships

June 7, 2023

Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation has been awarded a $40,000 grant to boost education accessibility and critical job training from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. The funds…

Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman graduates from Leadership Columbia

June 7, 2023

Garvin Design Group announced that interior designer Liza Brockman graduated with the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. The graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Museum of Art on the…

The City of Cayce awarded $10 million for drainage improvement project

June 7, 2023

At their meeting on June 6, 2023, Cayce City Council voted to accept a $10 Million South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Plan (SCIIP) grant from the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA). City…

Two Dreher High graduates named 2023 National Merit Scholarship recipients

June 7, 2023

Two Dreher High School Class of 2023 graduates have been named 2023 National Merit Scholarship winners. The program recognizes academically talented high school seniors across the country. Jacob Merrill and…

SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

June 6, 2023

NeuroHope Therapeutics, Ortho-Dx, and Skilldora were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Glossifi, Heartbeat Technologies, Parimer Scientific, and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…

Myron Harrington, recipient of the Navy Cross, to tell story of the Battle of Hue

June 6, 2023

Retired Col. Myron Harrington, USMC, hasn’t visited the new Vietnam exhibit at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum yet. But when he does, he’ll see something familiar…

Midlands Technical College receives inaugural award

June 6, 2023

Midlands Technical College (MTC) has received the Edgar J. Helms Community Partner Award from Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina. The inaugural award recognized MTC as a valuable community partner…

South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge launches in the Midlands region

June 6, 2023

On May 17, 2023, at the Palmetto Club in Columbia, SC, the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge (SCHBC) officially launched the Midlands Region, rounding out the statewide expansion of a…

Trinity Partners facilitates the sale of ± 25 acres for residential development

June 6, 2023

Peyton Bryant, CCIM, SIOR, Partner and Director of Business Development, along with Ryan Causey, Brokerage Associate, represented the Seller, Big & Tall, LLC, in its acquisition, entitlement and subsequent disposition…

Pop Icon Taylor Dayne to headline Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy

June 6, 2023

With a career spanning three decades, 17 Top 20 singles and four chart-topping number one songs that include “Tell It To My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back,” and “I’ll…

Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as Trustee of Richland Library

June 5, 2023

Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Jon Robertson, CFP® to the Richland Library Board of Trustees. Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information…

Kelly Hughes joins the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board

June 5, 2023

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is excited to announce that Kelly Hughes has joined the team as Marketing and Communications Manager. Hughes graduated from the University of…

Marketing Minute Video: Exploring the Benefits of Professional Development Organizations

June 5, 2023

Marketing Minute Hannah Lackey, NP Strategy Investing in your professional growth is essential for success, and professional development organizations play a pivotal role in providing valuable opportunities for personal and…

Maggie Stackley joins LCK as Preconstruction Services Manager in Columbia office

June 5, 2023

LCK announces that Maggie Stackley has joined its project management team in the Columbia office as Preconstruction Services Manager. In this role, Stackley’s responsibilities are focused on the front-end phases…

Whitten of Daniel Whitten Inspections achieves termite inspection license

June 4, 2023

Daniel Whitten, a home and commercial inspector with more than 25 years of inspection experience in the Upstate and owner of Daniel Whitten Inspections, has added a termite inspection license…

Richland County, Harvest Hope to take a bite out of hunger with food donation drive

June 2, 2023

Richland County Government and Harvest Hope Food Bank are teaming up with the goal of significantly impacting the lives of County residents facing food insecurity. The County is collecting nonperishable…

City Councilman Will Brennan elected Chairman of the Central Midlands Council of Governments

June 2, 2023

City of Columbia District III Councilman Will Brennan was elected as Chairman for the Central Midlands Council of Governments on Thursday, June 1, 2023, during the Central Midlands Council of…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading law firm in 2023 Chambers USA

June 2, 2023

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice areas in South Carolina:…

NHE again named to Top 3 Workplaces in SC

June 2, 2023

For third time in three years, property management organization named to highest tier of South Carolina’s larger companies Great workplaces aren’t created by accident. They are built and nurtured, recognizing…

Tammy Gilstrap joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®

June 2, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tammy Gilstrap has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Tammy is an experienced Telecommunications professional who is excited…

Trina Miller joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®

June 2, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Trina Miller has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Trina is a long-term resident of the Greenville area…

If something is free

June 2, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   Every summer I get to do a camp with a children’s home at Garden City Chapel.  One of the main reasons that Garden City Chapel (GCC) was…

Drumming Up White Feathery Memories

June 2, 2023

By Tom Poland   Long before I moved to South Carolina, family vacation trips took us over Charleston’s “New Cooper River Bridge.” To be accurate, we drove over the Silas…

BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces 2023 celebrity course rotation

June 2, 2023

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX today announced the celebrity course rotation for this year’s tournament taking place June 8-11 at Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club.…

Columbia Economic Development welcomes new Real Estate Asset Coordinator

June 2, 2023

The Columbia Economic Development Office welcomed Spencer Green as our new Real Estate Asset Coordinator. In this new role, he will be working closely with their team, City leadership, and…

LS3P welcomes Jimmy Wilhide

June 1, 2023

LS3P welcomed Senior Project Manager, James “Jimmy” Wilhide, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, REFP in the Columbia office. A 1990 graduate of Clemson University with a Master of Architecture, Wilhide has…

Task Force releases Teacher Recruitment and Retention recommendations

June 1, 2023

The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, created by a proviso in the 2022-23 Appropriations Act, submitted its recommendations to executive and legislative leadership yesterday. The full report is available…

Super Lawyers profiles Rita Bolt Barker

June 1, 2023

Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker is profiled in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers, in a feature article that highlights her career as an Environmental attorney and her pro bono…

Peak Drift Brewing Company launches sustainable digital can printing program

June 1, 2023

Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program. With a strong commitment to environmental…

Sunbelt Business Brokers facilitates successful sale of Sparkle Wash Car Washes

June 1, 2023

Sunbelt Business Brokers, a trusted advisor specializing in mergers and acquisitions for privately held businesses, is thrilled to announce the successful sale of two self-service car washes located in McCormick…

South Carolina utility expands Stantec’s work in wastewater treatment

June 1, 2023

South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as its engineer for services to design wastewater treatment systems at two…

SCDOR to no longer issue debit cards for refunds after June 29

June 1, 2023

What you nee​d to know: The SCDOR will no longer issue Individual Income Tax refunds as debit cards after June 29, 2023. Bank of America, the provider of the State’s…

Friday Night Laser Lights returns this summer with new shows Feat. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

June 1, 2023

Tickets now on sale for laser experiences inside the museum’s 55-ft digital dome planetarium The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of its popular “Friday Night…

Historic Columbia announces June 2023 events

June 1, 2023

Historic Columbia announced programming and events for June 2023. See the full list of June events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…

GADC names Matthew Duncan to lead expanded existing industry initiatives

June 1, 2023

The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched an expanded initiative to support existing companies in Greenville County to grow and thrive, and named veteran management, maintenance and operations executive…