Powerful new public television series gives a glimpse into the lives of veterans

November 7, 2022

After Action, a new series highlighting conversations with veterans, will premiere on Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. on ETV and be distributed by PBS to public television stations throughout the U.S. Featuring seven,…

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Rox Pollard III joins Colliers | South Carolina as Brokerage Associate

November 7, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce that Rox Pollard III has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate in its Columbia office. Pollard works alongside real estate specialists…

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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards grant for The Early Childhood Development and Screening Center

November 7, 2022

The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $4,500 Grant to the Lexington County School District One Special Services Department. This award will provide funds for the renovation of The…

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Sustain SC hires Policy Expert to lead Sustainability Study

November 7, 2022

Sustain SC welcomed Pam Martin as a Fellow on the organization’s growing team. This new role was created specifically for Martin, who will direct collaborative efforts around sustainable development goals…

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Ashley M. Dusenbury, APR named senior manager, Corporate Communications, at Aflac

November 7, 2022

Ashley M. Dusenbury, APR has been named senior manager, Corporate Communications, at Aflac. Dusenbury is an accredited public relations strategist with more than 28 years of experience in television, advertising…

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Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 3rd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash – Nov 12

November 7, 2022

Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November 12, 2022 at Steel Hands Brewery at 2350 Foreman Street Cayce, SC 29033 from Noon to…

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The SC SBDC encourages you to “Shop Small” on Small Business – Nov 26

November 7, 2022

Support South Carolina’s Locally-Owned Small Businesses Shoppers, business owners and civic leaders come together to support small businesses and the communities they help to thrive The South Carolina Small Business…

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Quackenbush Architects receive AIA Columbia Honor Award in New Construction

November 7, 2022

Quackenbush Architects + Planners received a 2022 American Institute of Architects Columbia Section Honor Award in New Construction for its design of the Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition and Renovation…

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Richardson Thomas again honored in ‘Best Law Firms’ for representation of personal injury plaintiffs

November 7, 2022

Best Law Firms in America has recognized Richardson Thomas, LLC, in both Columbia and Augusta in the new 2023 edition. The firm received top rankings in both cities for its…

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Columbia College hosts Teacher Cadet College Day for area high schools

November 7, 2022

High school students from all over the Midlands gathered on the Columbia College campus for Teacher Cadet College Day. River Bluff High School, Pelion High School, Eau Claire High School,…

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SMITH | ROBINSON Law Firm Named U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2023

November 7, 2022

National ranking highlights South Carolina law firm SMITH | ROBINSON Law Firm announced it has earned ranking in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2023.…

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For 2023, Bluestein Attorneys again listed in top metro tier of Best Law Firms

November 7, 2022

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America® have named Bluestein Attorneys as one of the top law firms in three practice areas in the Columbia area in…

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School District Five FFA students earns gold at the national FFA convention

November 7, 2022

Members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter traveled to 95th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN during the week of October 24-29th, to compete…

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School District Five teachers receive “Bright Ideas” grants

November 7, 2022

Several Lexington-Richland School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who…

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Lourie Law Firm honored among Best Law Firms in Columbia for 2023

November 7, 2022

Lourie Law Firm is being honored in Columbia in the new 2023 edition of Best Law Firms in America. The firm was recognized in Tier 1 for its work in…

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Richland to hold Fall Certified Interview Day November 12

November 7, 2022

Richland One is looking for more talented teachers to join the Richland One team. The district will hold its 2022 Fall Certified Interview Day on Saturday, November 12 from 9…

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Official Christmas Tree arrives at South Carolina State House

November 7, 2022

South Carolina’s official Christmas Tree arrived at the South Carolina State House this morning following a brief press conference on the North Lawn. Kelly Barbrey, vice president of marketing and communications with…

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South Carolina leads the fight against cancer – but congressional battle is not over 

November 7, 2022

By Representative Patricia Moore Henegan In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimates that just over 33,000 of our family, friends and neighbors across the state will first learn they have cancer. More than 10,000…

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Marketing Minute: Avoiding “No Comment” Media Responses

November 7, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy Have you ever wanted to say, “No comment,” to an unwanted media inquiry? This week’s video offers advice on how to respond…

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Cason Development Group adds Director of Construction

November 7, 2022

Sam Williams has joined Cason Development Group as Director of Construction. Williams will oversee construction related to redevelopment projects and new construction for Cason Development Group. “We are very excited…

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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

November 7, 2022

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking to fill nine (9) vacancies. The purpose of BPAC is to advise the Mayor and City…

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Columbia Art Center to host one day workshops

November 7, 2022

Parks and Recreation will be hosting two one-day workshops at the Columbia Art Center. Paper Lanterns Workshop Instruction by Karen Kustafik Participants in this workshop will learn how to build…

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Michael Cinquemani of Master Power Transmission honored with PTDA Warren Pike Award

November 4, 2022

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Michael Cinquemani of Greenville, S.C., the thirty-first recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC)…

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Colliers Report: Columbia multifamily market maintains stable occupancy despite deliveries

November 3, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2022 Columbia Multifamily   Market Highlights Ongoing population growth due to southward migration has led to an increasing need for housing. Despite…

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Gilbert Middle School supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation

November 3, 2022

During September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Gilbert Middle School students and staff raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and worked to bring awareness to childhood cancer, in honor of a…

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Communities In Schools is lighting the way for South Carolina’s public school students

November 3, 2022

Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), a leading provider of Integrated Student Supports across the country and in South Carolina’s Title I public schools, is hosting its annual event Illuminating…

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Terminix Service, Inc. celebrates 75 years of impact throughout the Carolinas

November 3, 2022

The fall of 2022 marks an important milestone for family-owned and operated Terminix Service, Inc. with the celebration of the company’s 75th Anniversary. While the company and pest control industry…

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City Council Highlights | November 1, 2022

November 3, 2022

The City Council Meeting on November 1, 2022 started off with approving the consent agenda (Items 2-11), which consisted of various contract approvals that improve the efficiencies of our City’s fleet services, public safety and Columbia water infrastructure. Another…

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VentureSouth welcomes two new team members

November 3, 2022

VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the US, is excited to announce the addition of two new team members to support its continuing growth. Mallory Lucas joins…

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Attorney Evan M. Gessner joins Collins & Lacy

November 3, 2022

Attorney Evan M. Gessner has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as Special Counsel in the Retail & Hospitality practice group. Prior to joining Collins & Lacy, Gessner served in…

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SC Supreme Court appoints Lisle Traywick to Commission on CLE and Specialization

November 3, 2022

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has appointed Lisle Traywick, an attorney at Robinson Gray law firm, to serve on the Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization. The Commission…

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Waccamaw Community Foundation, Google provide matching $500,000 grants to ensure protection for Waites Island

November 3, 2022

The Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Grand Strand’s leading philanthropic organization, has joined Google in providing matching $500,000 grants that will go toward permanently protecting a portion of Waites Island from…

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City of Columbia’s 44th Annual Veterans Day Parade

November 3, 2022

The City of Columbia’s 44th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be held, Friday, November 11, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. The Veterans Day Parade, known as one of the Southeast’s…

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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants

November 3, 2022

The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants to Lexington District One middle and high school VEX Robotics team. These grants are…

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Morton & Gettys earns two Tier 1 honors in “Best Law Firms in America”

November 3, 2022

ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys has earned Tier 1 ratings in the practice areas of Real Estate Law and Trust and Estates Law in the just-released 2023 edition…

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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel earns 5 top-tier honors in “Best Law Firms”

November 3, 2022

Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned Tier One honors in two employment law practice areas, in employee benefits litigation and in civil rights law and mediation in the just-released addition…

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Cypress Development Partners announces 5 new homes on Valley Road in Forest Acres

November 3, 2022

Cypress Development Partners LLC announces the construction of 5 new homes along Valley Road in the heart of Forest Acres. An urban infill development, the new homes are conveniently located…

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Best Law Firms again honors Callison Tighe and Robinson in six practice areas

November 3, 2022

Callison Tighe & Robinson has been recognized in six practice areas in the 2023 edition of Best Law Firms in America. This is the firm’s 13th year in a row…

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Aluminum, Glass, Rum, War, & Hemingway

November 3, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   When Timelines Cross The vessels resemble, cousins of a sort, my worn canteen and its shiny glass companion. The two came to me by dissimilar routes.…

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Robinson Gray cited in 12 practice areas in top tier of Best Law Firms 2023

November 3, 2022

Robinson Gray has been honored in 22 practice areas in the 2023 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News/Best Lawyers® publication that recognizes the top practices in the nation.…

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Cognia names Lexington District One a System of Distinction

November 3, 2022

Cognia™ recently recognized Lexington County School District One as a 2022 Cognia System of Distinction. Lexington District One is one of only 38 school systems worldwide out of more than…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2023 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

November 3, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2023 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 13th consecutive year. The firm earned…

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GrowCo Partners with gener8tor to launch local accelerator for startups

November 2, 2022

gALPHA Columbia Accelerator is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort GrowCo, where Columbia’s startups start, announced today the launch of the gALPHA Columbia Accelerator in partnership with global venture…

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Game On! Thousands of students statewide learning about life science careers, lining up to win prizes

November 2, 2022

In response to an unprecedented initiative rolling out across the Palmetto State, tens of thousands of South Carolina middle and high school students are learning about the state’s fastest-growing industry…

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Visitors to Columbia top 15 million, ECSC announces

November 2, 2022

Experience Columbia SC, the Destination Marketing Organization for the Columbia region, announced that tourism is thriving again, to the tune of 15.1 million visitors in 2021. The latest numbers were…

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McMaster-Evette Campaign rally voters in Camden

November 2, 2022

Tuesday evening stump speeches highlight Governor’s economic and environmental records By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette stopped by the Mullikin Law…

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For combat veterans, the differences are outweighed by their common experience

November 2, 2022

The “troubled Vietnam veteran” became a trope of television in the late 1970s. These guys had been through the wringer, and many came home with something called “post-traumatic stress disorder.”…

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Free Resume Writing Workshop

November 2, 2022

Learn How to Write a Resume and Elevate Your Job Search in a Free Workshop on Friday, November 11th Join Post Up Career’s CEO and Certified Career Coach to Elevate…

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Catch The COMET for free to vote on Tuesday Nov. 8

November 2, 2022

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those…

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The importance of community

November 1, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   In the last month, we have had 3 different family members get covid… in Maryland, South Carolina, and New Jersey. And if you throw in a…

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