Town Theatre’s The Play That Goes Wrong. Jan 27 – Feb 12

January 16, 2023

Don’t miss the comedy hit – The Play That Goes Wrong. This play-within-a-play is often called a “hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes.” Allow us to set the…

Northeast Columbia home sells for $2 million

January 16, 2023

The home is the highest price resale in Woodcreek Farms since 2010. An “ultra-luxury” home in Woodcreek Farms in northeast Columbia has sold for nearly $2 million. The 9,000-square-foot home…

CAE announces slate of artists selected for the 2023 – 2024 Art in the Airport program

January 16, 2023

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is excited to announce the four local artists that have been selected to participate in the 2023 – 2024 Art in the Airport program. The…

Seven disaster-trained volunteers from South Carolina deploy to Georgia to assist families impacted by storms, tornadoes

January 16, 2023

Disaster trained volunteers from the South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross are deploying to support disaster relief efforts in Georgia where damaging storms ripped through most of the…

United Community Bank Foundation donates to Urban League affiliates across the Southeast in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 16, 2023

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, the United Community Bank Foundation donated $25,000 to Urban League affiliates across its footprint. The Urban League’s dedication to economic empowerment aligns…

Quackenbush + Planning Architects named to top AIA leadership roles

January 16, 2023

Robyn Rogers, AIA, and Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, licensed architects and Associates at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, were named to top South Carolina architecture leadership roles effective January 1, 2023. Rogers…

SC Senate President Thomas Alexander and community health leader Roland Gardner honored at Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Awards

January 16, 2023

South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander (R-Oconee/Pickens) and community health leader Roland Gardner were honored Tuesday, January 10, as recipients of the 2023 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Leadership Awards. The awards recognize…

Robinson Gray names Tim Thompson as a Member of the firm

January 13, 2023

Robinson Gray has named attorney Tim Thompson a Member of the law firm. He was voted into the position at the end of 2022. “Tim’s wide range of legal experience…

Robinson Gray names Lisle Traywick a Member of the firm

January 13, 2023

Robinson Gray has named attorney Vordman Carlisle Traywick, III a Member of the law firm. He was voted into the position at the end of 2022. “Lisle has earned this…

Palmetto Promise Institute announces new President & CEO

January 12, 2023

Wendy D. Damron, CPA, of Charleston is New PPI Leader Palmetto Promise Institute (PPI) announced the appointment of Wendy Damron as the organization’s new President and CEO, effective January 16th,…

The Dignified Mule

January 12, 2023

By Tom Poland   Like Halley’s Comet, I’m predictable. I come around to the same subject matter every so often. When I do, it’s because something triggered memories. A few…

Richland County Bar Association announces new leadership for 2023

January 12, 2023

The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2023 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2022 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county…

Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program launches in 2023

January 12, 2023

Special Interest Sessions Available for Interested Families In partnership with Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Apprenticeship Carolina, the Columbia Chamber is recruiting new participants in the Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program…

Medasic Recovery Clinics launch statewide Foundation to combat opioid addiction

January 12, 2023

Medasic Recovery Clinic announced that it has launched a non-profit arm, The Medasic Foundation. The Foundation will provide clients who are combatting opioid addiction with financial assistance to receive services…

Lima One Capital releases 2023 Housing Outlook Report

January 12, 2023

The nation’s premier lender for real estate investors has launched its annual housing market outlook report predicting favorable growth and opportunity for those looking to expand their investments in 2023.…

Central Carolina Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications for 2023-2024 school year

January 12, 2023

Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2023, for the 2023-2024 school year. More than 230 scholarship opportunities are available, totaling over $550,000. Interested students…

Crawford Prezioso brokers sale of ±16,000-square-foot industrial building on Candi Lane

January 12, 2023

Crawford Prezioso of Colliers | South Carolina represented Gamwell Investments in the purchase of a ±16,000-square-foot industrial building located at 212 Candi Lane which will be utilized as the home…

CPI for all items falls 0.1% in December as gasoline decreases

January 12, 2023

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

Countybank successfully completes swipe to donate campaign

January 12, 2023

Countybank announced that it has successfully completed its third annual swipe to donate campaign that occurred throughout December 2022. “We could not be more thankful to our customers for consistently…

Experience Columbia SC debuts 2023 ambassadors

January 12, 2023

Experience Columbia SC announced the new group of ambassadors for 2023 yesterday in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication, featuring an illustration of Soda…

Statewide nonprofit makes an impact

January 12, 2023

Limitless Purpose is thrilled to announce its impact since the statewide nonprofit was founded in 2019. Despits the inevitable delays caused by the COVID pandemic, the volunteer-led organization has made…

McMaster cites importance of Office of Resilience

January 12, 2023

Inaugural Speech recognizes Office as a result of S.C. Floodwater Commission findings By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Governor Henry Dargan McMaster, the 117th governor of South Carolina, was sworn-in for…

Upstate Elder Law is now a division of LawyerLisa, LLC

January 12, 2023

LawyerLisa, LLC announced that Upstate Elder Law is now a division of LawyerLisa, LLC. After years practicing law in many areas, from federal prosecution to family court, to personal injury…

Riggs Partners unveils refurbished WECO sign

January 12, 2023

Riggs Partners, as part of a public-private partnership with the City of West Columbia, celebrated the lighting of the refurbished WECO sign on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. More than 50…

Companion Life earns A+ Ffnancial strength rating for the 21st consecutive year

January 12, 2023

AM Best has recognized Companion Life Insurance Company once again with a rating of A+. AM Best is the largest independent credit rating agency in the world and specializes in…

Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers represents Cola Town Bike Collective in the purchase of 709 Elmwood Avenue

January 11, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Cola Town Bike Collective in the purchase of the ±2,220-square-foot building located at 709 Elmwood Avenue. Cola Town Bike Collective is a…

McCrory Construction pays tribute to retiring Chief Financial Officer, Del Rosebrock

January 11, 2023

Following a long and distinguished career with McCrory Construction, Del Rosebrock, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is looking forward to his next chapter: an active retirement spent with family and friends,…

Legal Marketing Association’s Southeast Region announces 2023 South Carolina Local Steering Committee

January 11, 2023

The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeast Region announced its South Carolina Local Steering Committee (LSC) for 2022. The Southeast Region is one of the largest in the international organization of…

GrowCo announces showcase event for gALPHA Columbia Accelerator program

January 11, 2023

Participants of the fall 2022 gALPHA Columbia accelerator program to pitch their ideas to the community GrowCo, a founder-led startup community and support organization, announced GrowCo’s Startup Showcase pitch event…

City’s Food Truck Fridays continues in January 2023

January 11, 2023

With the New Year beginning, the City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one…

The Institute for Child Success to announce advocacy coalition’s early childhood common agenda for 2023-2024 legislative session

January 11, 2023

On Saturday, January 21, the Institute for Child Success, an early childhood organization, will gather other child-serving nonprofits and family advocates at the State House in Columbia, SC from 10:30-11:15…

Prisma Health Baptist Hospital cuts ribbon on new onsite retail pharmacy

January 11, 2023

Prisma Health Baptist Hospital has opened the healthcare system’s third retail pharmacy site in the Midlands. The new pharmacy is located in the main hospital at Taylor at Marion St.,…

Dr. Matthew vandenBerg Will Step Down as PC President Effective June 30

January 11, 2023

VANDENBERG WILL BECOME PRESIDENT OF OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Dr. Matthew vandenBerg announced his resignation as president of Presbyterian College effective June 30, 2023. He has been named the next president…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces new Board and committee members 

January 10, 2023

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC), an organization dedicated to reducing poverty in South Carolina through action, advocacy, and leadership, is excited to deepen its impact as…

SC Chamber, DEW collaborate to launch Palmetto Business Barometer survey

January 10, 2023

The SC Chamber of Commerce and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce launch a monthly survey series to capture a pulse on business conditions, attitudes and behaviors The South…

Quitchet named finalist for the Most Innovative Business of the Year

January 10, 2023

GREENVILLE, SC – Quitchet, an app designed to streamline the home selling process, was named as a finalist for SC Biz News 2022 Reader Rankings “Most Innovative Business of the…

Collins & Lacy announces new attorney elevation 

January 10, 2023

Business Defense Law Firm Poised For New Growth Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading South Carolina business defense law firm, announced that attorney Molly Flynn has been elevated to Special…

SCRA contributes over $1.15 billion to South Carolina’s economy

January 10, 2023

South Carolina Research Authority had an outstanding year in 2022, making over a $1.15 billion impact on the state’s economy. As published in its recently released annual report, the total includes jobs…

South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating SC Educator Hall of Fame inductees and Distinguished SC Public School Graduates

January 10, 2023

The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its sixth annual gala on Friday, April 28, 2023, to celebrate this…

Newberry County Water Rescue and Dive Team: Saving Lives in South Carolina

January 10, 2023

Motivated by a tragic drowning on Lake Murray that occurred just a few months prior, first responders from across Newberry County came together in January 2006 with the goal of…

Trinity Partners Columbia announces year-end 2022 top producers

January 10, 2023

Trinity Partners announces its top five brokerage producers for 2022. Nick Stomski, SIOR, Macon Lovelace, SIOR, Roger Winn, SIOR, Dail Longaker, and Rob Lapin are the firm’s year-end top producers.…

Stantec expands Buildings team in South Carolina

January 10, 2023

Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Regina Fraiya, MSN, RN as a project director to its growing Buildings practice in Charleston. Fraiya brings more than 25…

Colliers Report: Most Columbia office leases are 5,000 SF or less

January 10, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Columbia Office Market Highlights Large office tenants in the Columbia market are few and far between. The overall Class A vacancy…

Rosen Hagood law firm announces new member

January 9, 2023

Rosen Hagood announced that Elizabeth Nicholson has been named as a non-equity member of the firm, effective January 1, 2023. Nicholson focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation, construction…

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

January 9, 2023

NBA Hall of Famer Alex English to be Keynote Speaker Columbia Native and Naismith Hall of Famer, Alex English attended Hand Junior High School and Dreher High School. More than…

Colliers Report: Most Columbia office leases are 5,000 SF or less

January 9, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Columbia Office Market Highlights Large office tenants in the Columbia market are few and far between. The overall Class A vacancy…

Cayce Fire Chief Steven Bullard and City Councilman Hunter Sox named as Top 20 Professionals Under 40

January 9, 2023

The City of Cayce congratulates Fire Chief Steven Bullard and City Councilman Hunter Sox for being recognized as one of Lexington County Chronicle’s 2023 Top 20 Professionals Under 40. Chief…

MBM Partner, Lester M. “Gill” Bell, Jr., selected as Top 20 Professionals Under 40 in Lexington County

January 9, 2023

Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) congratulates Partner Lester M. “Gill” Bell, Jr. for being honored as one of Lexington County Chronicle’s Top 20 professionals under 40. Recently named Partner at Moore…

Lecture to confront the myths and realities concerning Banastre Tarleton

January 9, 2023

There’s an important principle to remember when considering historical figures: People are complicated. So it helps to avoid, when possible, thinking of anyone as a pure hero, or a complete…

Trinity Partners’ team close out year with multiple transactions

January 9, 2023

Nick Stomski, SIOR and Jake Nidiffer of Trinity Partners Columbia closed out 2022 with four notable transactions. Stomski and Nidiffer represented the seller in the transaction of 1100 Knox Abbott…