Trinity Partners announces the sale of 7735 Broad River Road

December 15, 2022

Rob Lapin of Trinity Partners in Columbia recently represented MaxLiving in their purchase of a 2,500 square foot former convenience store. The property, located at 7735 Broad River Road in…

SAFE Federal Credit Union promotes Wayne Keels to Vice President of Continuous Improvement and Project Management

December 14, 2022

SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Wayne Keels to Vice President of Continuous Improvement and Project Management. “Wayne Keels has brought tremendous value to SAFE by streamlining our…

SCAC to commemorate 50 years of the state’s top arts honor with broadcast on South Carolina ETV

December 14, 2022

A retrospective broadcast commemorating 50 years of the South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts with the stories of nine high-profile past recipients is to premiere Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023…

John P. Thomas Elementary School receives $20,000 donation from Office Depot

December 14, 2022

It’s the season of giving and representatives from Office Depot dropped off quite a nice gift at John P. Thomas Elementary School on December 14 – a check for $20,000.…

South Carolina’s original arts learning partnership turns 35

December 14, 2022

How do you celebrate 35 years of the Arts in Basic Curriculum Project? By changing your name to Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute, a name that acknowledges your legacy and…

USC to launch new Digital Studies certificate program; other news

December 14, 2022

The University of South Carolina will launch a first of its kind interdisciplinary certificate program in Digital Studies, giving students the opportunity to gain in-demand digital skills that prepare them…

South Carolina installs electric vehicle chargers at State Parks 

December 14, 2022

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette unveiled a new program that will install electric vehicle chargers powered by 100% renewable energy at state parks across South Carolina. The program, supported by the electric vehicle maker and…

Nonprofit honors Richland County Councilwoman Newton for green efforts

December 14, 2022

A local nonprofit focused on cleanup and other green efforts recently honored Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton for promoting beautification across the Midlands. Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) highlighted Newton’s…

Columbia Food and Wine Festival announces 2023 dates and limited pre-sale tickets

December 14, 2022

Last minute holiday shoppers can snag tickets to the Grand Tasting Dec. 19-23 Columbia Food and Wine Festival, presented by Certified South Carolina, announced its 2023 festival dates. The weekend-long…

New Sandlapper Elementary School principal announced

December 14, 2022

Sandlapper Elementary School will have a new principal when classes resume after winter break. Dr. Whitney Prowell will become the new principal effective January 2, 2023. She will replace Connie…

Attorney Thomas Hughes joins LawyerLisa, LLC

December 14, 2022

LawyerLisa, LLC announced that attorney Thomas Hughes has joined the firm in their Lexington, SC office. Thomas graduated from Winthrop University and the University of South Carolina School of Law…

ABC Carolinas announces 2023 Board of Directors, led by CarolinaPower’s Chris Moore as Chairman

December 14, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced its 2023 Board of Directors. Seven board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina.…

President of Addison Homes Todd Usher completes PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University

December 14, 2022

Todd Usher has completed his PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University, successfully defending a dissertation titled “Likeliness to Recommend: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Consumer…

The 2022 Global Vision Award Gala

December 14, 2022

On Monday, December 5, The Columbia World Affairs Council honored Dr. Jim Chow as the 2022 Global Vision Award recipient.  The black-tie gala was held at the downtown Columbia Marriott.…

The Main Street District unveils ceiling of lights installation on the 1600 Block of Main Street

December 14, 2022

The Main Street District, along with the City of Columbia and many generous supporters, will light up the night with a permanent installation of thousands of LED lights in a…

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its 2023 JA Inspire Virtual program for SC middle and high school students

December 14, 2022

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…

New board members elected, community supporters honored at Senior Resources’ 55th Annual Meeting

December 14, 2022

The Board of Directors at Senior Resources held its 55th Annual Meeting on Monday, December 12 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, introduce new board members, and recognize the support…

Clemson University breaks ground on Women’s Sports Program Expansion with GDG + HNTB

December 13, 2022

Clemson University Athletics and distinguished speakers broke ground on a comprehensive Women’s Sports Expansion project on Dec. 7. Columbia, South Carolina firm Garvin Design Group and national sports architecture firm…

RCSD set to break last year’s fund-raising record for the Salvation Army

December 13, 2022

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was out in force ringing the bell (sometimes singing and dancing) for…

Main Street District promotes Adrian Nelson to Director of Operations

December 13, 2022

Sgt. Major (Ret) Adrian Nelson has been promoted to Director of Operations with the Main Street District. Adrian will continue to work with Main Street’s Yellow Shirt Ambassadors, heading up…

Senate President Thomas Alexander and Lowcountry community health leader Roland Gardner to receive Riley Institute’s South Carolina leadership awards

December 12, 2022

Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander (R-Oconee/Pickens) will receive the 2023 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award. Community health leader Roland Gardner of Beaufort…

Lexington District One names Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists

December 12, 2022

Lexington County School District One announces its Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists for 2022–23. These finalists go on to compete for 2023–24 District Teacher of the Year. On…

CIU names Christman acting president

December 12, 2022

Dr. Rick Christman has been appointed acting president of Columbia International University by CIU’s Board of Trustees. Christman, who has been serving CIU as executive vice president for three years,…

Columbia College celebrates the accomplishments of 299 graduates

December 12, 2022

“There was always something pulling me to Columbia College. I visited a few other schools, but my heart always went back to CC.” Graduating senior Zykeria Moultrie’s family ties run…

J.E. Wilson Advisors joins Apollon Wealth Management

December 12, 2022

CHARLESTON, SC – Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, a premier provider of full-service wealth management solutions, announced the addition of J.E. Wilson Advisors, LLC, one of the first fee-only financial planning…

Compucom names Kevin Shank Chief Executive Officer

December 12, 2022

Shank returns to lead company after previous stint in senior leadership FORT MILL, SC – Compucom, a leading managed IT services provider, announced Kevin Shank as its new Chief Executive…

Community Association Management Services’ Kim Hurd earns Association Management Specialist designation

December 12, 2022

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced that Kim Hurd, CMCA®, a CAMS senior community manager in Charleston, has earned her Association…

Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes Jeffery Faw as new Executive Director

December 12, 2022

Prisma Health Midlands Foundation today announced the selection of its new executive director, Jeffery Faw. Faw brings more than 30 years of extensive fundraising, development and sales experience to the…

Trinity Partners facilitates the sale of 2419 Devine Street

December 12, 2022

Ryan Causey of Trinity Partners recently represented Murrell Property Holdings, LLC in their purchase of 2419 Devine Street in Columbia. The 2,500 square foot medical office building is located within…

Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas announces sale of Midlands plumbing company

December 12, 2022

Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, announces the sale of Fisher Solutions Inc. dba Dr. Rooter, a South Carolina corporation to Sims HoldCo…

Dr. Lilly Filler, Chair of the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust to be keynote speaker at the State House Hanukkah Menorah Lighting – Dec 19

December 11, 2022

Dr. Lilly Filler, Chair of the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust will deliver the Keynote address at the 16th annual Isadore E. Lourie Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the…

LRADAC’s Prevention Team recognized at the South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates statewide awards ceremony

December 9, 2022

The South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA) held its 2022 statewide meeting and awards ceremony today to recognize high-standard substance misuse prevention efforts and prevention professionals who…

Stepp receives Matthew J. Perry Civility Award from Richland County Bar Association

December 9, 2022

Bobby Stepp, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Honorable Matthew J. Perry Civility Award, given annually by the Richland County Bar in honor of the distinguished…

Midlands Minority Business Accelerator announces 2023 Cohort; 2022 Graduation

December 8, 2022

Class of 2022 Cohort Graduates Eight Local Minority Businesses. The Columbia Chamber’s Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program recently graduated 2022 program participants and announced the 2023 class. The Midlands Minority…

Kelsey Bickley joins Main Street District as Director of Marketing

December 8, 2022

Main Street District announces Kelsey (Carmichael) Bickley is joining their team as Director of Marketing. Bickley is a marketing professional with over seven years of experience promoting the Columbia region…

United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on December 16

December 8, 2022

Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an engagement group associated with United Way of the Midlands, holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, December 15 from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at The…

An Effigy Of Rock

December 8, 2022

By Tom Poland   Something like sixty years had passed since I saw it. This time, however, I saw it from above. The WPA built a beautiful tower of stone…

Tell your story

December 8, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   Back when I was in my early 20’s, I heard a guy speak at a camp and he gave a message that he called “The 7…

Spectrum announces $10,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for the Senior Citizens Association in Florence County

December 8, 2022

The Senior Citizens Association Will Provide the Florence Area with Digital Education Support for Senior Citizens   Spectrum announced the Senior Citizens Association (SCA) in Florence County has received a…

SC Manufacturers Alliance announce recipients of the Professionals of the Year Awards

December 8, 2022

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded four individuals in the manufacturing industry with the SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards. The SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards recognize…

Entrepreneur Minute – Tracie Broom, Flock and Rally: Integrated Communications & Marketing

December 8, 2022

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…

Emma T. Dean named South Carolina Bar Executive Director

December 7, 2022

Columbia attorney Emma T. Dean has been named executive director of the South Carolina Bar. A member of the South Carolina Bar for 16 years, Dean most recently has served…

Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation

December 7, 2022

Nonprofit registration is now open for Midlands Gives, the annual 18-hour online giving challenge and online giving platform hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. This year’s Midlands Gives Day will…

Studio 2LR recognized with two design awards from AIA South Carolina

December 7, 2022

Studio 2LR, Inc. was recently recognized with 2 design awards from the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The design awards were presented by the jury Chair,…

City Council Highlights | December 6, 2022

December 7, 2022

City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Highlighted agenda items for the meeting include the following: City Council approved item #13: Council is asked to improve Contract…

City of West Columbia selects new Fire Chief

December 7, 2022

West Columbia City Council has selected Marquis Solomon as the next West Columbia Fire Chief. Fire Chief Marquis Solomon is a 23-year fire service veteran. Chief Solomon most recently held the…

Nick Murray to serve as state director for Conservatives for Clean Energy – South Carolina

December 7, 2022

Today, Conservatives for Clean Energy – South Carolina (“CCE-SC”) congratulated current state director, Matt Orr, on his new position as U.S. House Representative-elect Russell Fry’s (SC-7) chief of staff in…

The Studio at GMK Interiors launches revamped website

December 7, 2022

To reflect its crafted custom interior designs and the creativity of its robust group of designers, the Studio at GMK Interiors has recently launched an updated web presence at www.gmkinteriors.com.…

Power:Ed awards $35,000 in scholarship support to SC State University

December 6, 2022

The South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide Graduate Assistance Program scholarships to deserving students. “Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student…

20th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic December 27 – 30

December 6, 2022

Experience Columbia SC Sports announced the 20th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held at River Bluff High School in Lexington, SC, Dec. 27 – 30, 2022. Participating teams…