By Jeff Becraft Back in my Youth Corps era, one of my favorite sessions was dance night. The reason for that was because there were so many valuable leadership…
By Tom Poland Rounding a curve on Highway 107, I saw water spurting from handsome stonework set in a mountain. Moody Spring, I knew we’d stop. I had no…
New book chronicles one of the Vietnam War’s most desperate battles By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel (Ret.) William P. “Bill” Collier Jr., U.S. Army, was singularly honored by Richland…
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia SC Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the third consecutive year. This award recognizes individuals who…
Nephron Nitrile today announced William “Billy” Emerson Harris has been named Chief Executive Officer of Nephron Nitrile. In this position, Harris will use his 30 years of experience to bolster the…
The Five Points Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Meredith Covert as new assistant director. Meredith will be responsible for merchant relation assistance, while also focusing on district-wide…
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…
Photo credit Image courtesy of W.C. Smith III Have you ever seen photographs of Revolutionary War soldiers? Well, you can do just that at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room…
Nominations for YWCA Greater Charleston’s highly visible 2023 #WhatWomenBring awards are now open. #WhatWomenBring honors South Carolina women leaders in business, community, and culture. Award recipients will be recognized and…
Wingard’s Market’s Backyard Nature Center and innovative gardening concepts has been selected for the June edition of Garden Center Magazine’s “Spotted” feature. Tucked inside the newly expanded Wingard’s Produce Center,…
Giraffes are a main draw at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, and World Giraffe Day on June 21, provides a great reason to celebrate and talk about these magnificent animals and…
David E. Felkel, President and CEO of Edisto Electric Cooperative, Inc., is concluding his second three-year term on the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina Power Team. Since joining…
The countdown to Independence Day is on! Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is proud to host the 35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray on Saturday, July 1, presented…
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, a Stipulation of Dismissal was filed in the civil action between the Lexington County School District One and the S.C. Freedom Caucus, as a settlement…
The South Carolina Philharmonic is delighted to announce that Combined Insurance Company of America, a Chubb Company, is the official Grand Sponsor of the 2023 Fireworks with the Phil on…
In the presentation portion of the City Council meeting, City Manager Teresa Wilson presented a check to the American Heart Association. This money was raised through multiple fundraisers from City…
Partner, Macon Lovelace and Brokerage Associate, Bruce Greenberg represented the seller in the recent sale of 1021 Pinnacle Point Drive in Columbia, SC. The 41,000 square foot multi-tenant office building…
Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed two new teammates. Carlos Richardson enters the firm for the first time this summer as an architectural intern, and…
The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department is accepting applications for a new housing rehabilitation program, SHINE (Single-Family Housing Improvement for Neighborhood Enhancement). This program includes projects ranging from weatherization up to home replacement…
Newberry College now offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration entirely online. The innovative program aims to equip students for success in the world of…
The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) and South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) are pleased to announce a momentous partnership aimed at revolutionizing healthcare communication and education in the…
After years of service to the South Carolina Power Team Board of Trustees, four esteemed members have completed their terms. This group includes Chairman B. Robert (Bob) Paulling of Mid-Carolina…
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the election of new board members for 2023- 2026. The organization has a 13-member board, six of whom are selected by the current board…
Robert (Bob) Paulling, President and CEO of Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, Inc. has completed his second three-year term serving as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina…
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
The Graphics Source wins PICA Print Award for Prisma Health fleet graphics program using BrandArmor®
The Graphics Source, a TCS.ink Company, was awarded Best Of Category for Wide Format Vehicle Graphics in sync with Prisma Health for the 2023 Printing Industries of the Carolinas (PICA)…
A New Open-Concept Asian Eatery in Cayce The owners of Duke’s Pad Thai, Chris and Noi Souvanna, are proud to announce the opening of their new eatery, Little Bee Bun…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime educator Ed Davis the new principal of Chapin High School. He was approved to his new post during a school board meeting on…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Tina McCaskill as its new Chief of Academics. McCaskill will replace Anna Miller who is retiring. McCaskill currently serves as the Director…
Voorhees University has named Dr. Devin Randolph as the new Director of the Institute for Social and Environmental Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion. In his role, he will implement a clearly…
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, the most award-winning brewery east of the Mississippi, will officially open its doors at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 in Columbia’s growing BullStreet District.…
By Dr. Tom Mullikin Special to MidlandsBiz.com The civilized world which professes its concern for the environment and all living creatures seems to be sitting back as the last of…
While there are many things to love about summer in the south – warm weather, longer days and time spent outdoors – the season also marks the arrival of heavy…
While there are many things to love about summer in the south – warm weather, longer days and time spent outdoors – the season also marks the arrival of heavy…
Molly Campolong, an associate with Robinson Gray, has been elected to the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board of Meritas. Meritas is an invitation-only alliance of business law firms that connects clients…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) once again partnered to provide a “head start” to the state-endangered gopher frog. As a result, 89…
Sales Associate, Angela Cash, Represented the tenant in the lease of 3685 Leaphart Rd. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail, industrial,…
Following a nationwide search, the Richland Two Board of Trustees has narrowed the pool of applicants for the position of Richland Two Superintendent to three finalists. They are Dr. Nia…
Bridge Creek Elementary School will soon have a new yet familiar leader. On July 1, Taurean Robinson will become the principal of Bridge Creek. “Taurean is a perfect example of…
By Reba Hull Campbell My dream has long been to quit life and join the band. While I’ve taken up music lessons in recent years, this book allowed me…
Dr. Jodie M. Peeler, professor of communications at Newberry College, has published a new book, “Peace: The Wide, Wide World of Dave Garroway, Television’s Original Master Communicator” (Tyger River Press,…
Event features inclusive activities, including a community art project, silent disco, sensory-friendly shows and more The State Museum is excited to announce its first Disability Pride Day event, celebrating the…
NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes Briana Bryant to its office in Birmingham, Alabama. Bryant, an award-winning public relations professional with…
The initiative will help break down barriers to homeownership for Latinos; Wells Fargo signs on as first anchor funder UnidosUS, a nonprofit, nonpartisan Hispanic civil rights organization, has launched HOME…
Partner, Nick Stomski and Senior Brokerage Associate, Jake Nidiffer represented the buyer in the purchase of a flex property located at 100 Branch Road in West Columbia. Following this transaction,…
Zepto Consulting to Resell SIOS SANless Clustering Software in Southeast Asia SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR), announced it has partnered…
By Tom Poland Something trendy comes along that’s annoying and you resist. Some manager at work decides to implement a new work procedure. You don’t like it. “C’mon now,…
World market leader in replacement parts for aviation ground support equipment to invest $1.7 million and create 73 new jobs at new headquarters, distribution facility Sage Parts Plus, Inc. (Sage…
By Jeff Becraft One of the great principles in life I learned from Aslan in one of the Chronicles of Narnia movies. Aslan is by far my favorite character…
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, Richland County Government offices will close Monday, June 19. Richland County’s C&D Landfill Drop-off Center and Lower Richland Drop-off Center will be closed Monday…