Nephron Nitrile hosts National Manufacturing Day

October 12, 2022

National Associational of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, Nephron Hosting Creators Wanted For Second Straight Year Last Friday, October 7, the team at Nephron Pharmaceuticals including CEO Lou Kennedy hosted a…

Deadline nears to apply for ARPA funding through Richland County

October 12, 2022

Applications must be complete to be considered for available grant dollars Organizations in Richland County impacted by COVID-19 have until this Friday, Oct. 14 to apply for emergency federal funding…

United Way of the Midlands receives $75,000 grant from the Nord Family Foundation

October 12, 2022

The Nord Family Foundation awarded United Way of the Midlands $75,000 to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience, continue parent engagement programming for caregivers, support the operations…

McCrory wins national design-build award and regional best project award for SC manufacturing facility

October 11, 2022

McCrory Construction has been honored with two separate project recognition awards – one national and one regional – for its single-source delivery of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anderson, S.C.,…

The Big Red Barn Retreat receives $25,000 grant from Truist Foundation to fund the Warrior PATHH program for Veterans and First Responders

October 11, 2022

The Big Red Barn Retreat is honored to announce it received a $25,000 grant from the Truist Foundation on July 5th, 2022 to support the Warrior PATHH program for veterans…

Cheryl Holland, President of Abacus Planning Group, to lead 2022-23 Midlands Go Red for Women® Movement

October 11, 2022

Community leader to chair American Heart Association’s initiative to improve women’s heart health The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to world of healthier lives for all,…

Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers brokers the sale of historic 2001 Park Street

October 11, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Lumbergates, LLC in the sale of 2001 Park Street, an ±1,848-square-foot historic home-turned-office to Holler Garner Law Firm. 2001 Park Street is…

First Reliance Bank recognized as a Top 100 workplace by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

October 11, 2022

First Reliance Bank has been recognized in the Top 100 workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national, nonprofit public charity dedicated to finding forever families for children…

Voorhees University partnership receives grant totaling nearly $6 million to improve teaching and learning

October 11, 2022

Voorhees University and its partners have received a grant totaling nearly $6 million from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare teachers to improve learning outcomes for students. The grant,…

Partial backcountry closures planned for weekdays in October

October 10, 2022

Congaree National Park staff are planning wildlife management operations in backcountry areas on several weekdays from October 11 through October 27, 2022. Several backcountry areas will be closed to anglers,…

TD Bank Partners with PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation

October 10, 2022

Partnership to Focus on Enhanced Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Through Golf TD Bank has partnered with the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation to enhance opportunities for disabled Veterans.   PGA REACH Carolinas…

Conservation Commission grant bridges gaps at Harbison State Forest

October 10, 2022

Application period for funding to reopen Dec. 1 Thanks to a grant from the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), volunteers with a local organization recently finished replacing four aging bridges…

Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding round two

October 10, 2022

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the second round of 2022/2023 Fiscal Year projects/events need to take place in…

SC issues tax relief due to Hurricane Ian, encourages filing by October 17 to receive state tax rebate in 2022

October 10, 2022

As a result of Hurricane Ian, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has extended the deadline for extension filers to file Individual Income Tax returns to February 15, 2023.…

Voorhees University professor Freddie Davis celebrates 30 years as culinary judge

October 10, 2022

This year, Voorhees University Mass Communications professor Freddie Davis celebrates his 30th anniversary as a judge at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tenn. Every October, some of…

Do I Need a Quality of Earnings Report?

October 10, 2022

By Tiffany Boozer Audit Associate Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A.   What IS a Quality of Earnings? A quality of earnings (QoE) is an analysis of the accounting policies and…

Richland Library welcomes Fall Entrepreneur-in-Residence

October 10, 2022

Start, develop and scale your business ventures. Richland Library welcomes its next Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Starlitt Miller. Miller is a serial entrepreneur that has taken unconventional pathways through education, building business, and other pursuits…

CAMS Senior VP of Community Management to speak at CAI Annual Retreat

October 10, 2022

CAMS Senior Vice President of Community Management, Ben Rhodes, CMCA®, AMS® PCAM®, will participate in a panel discussion at CAI’s 2022 CEO-MC Retreat. This year’s event will be held in…

CPI Security and Fireflies help refurbish youth fields 

October 10, 2022

Team will renovate Greenview Park to enhance community baseball and softball  The Columbia Fireflies are teaming up with CPI Security to enhance baseball and softball experiences for youth in Columbia,…

The Revivalists, Mt. Joy, and more to perform at The Riviera this Fall

October 10, 2022

The Riviera, an iconic theater located in the heart of downtown Charleston, is hosting a jam-packed lineup of performances through the end of the year with tickets on sale now.…

North American Numbering Plan Administrator announces plan for additional area code in South Carolina

October 10, 2022

Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, serving in its capacity as the Federal Communications Commission’s neutral third-party North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), announced that an…

Quackenbush Architects’ Spencer Hutchinson recognized as one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under

October 10, 2022

Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, an architect and Associate at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently recognized as one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under by Columbia Business Monthly. The…

Four Prisma Health hospitals recognized on Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care 

October 10, 2022

Baptist Hospital and Baptist Parkridge Hospital in Columbia, Laurens County Hospital in Laurens and Tuomey Hospital in Sumter were included in Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for…

Shayla Riley heads new development division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midlands Real Estate, Raising Columbia SC

October 10, 2022

Riley joins the firm as President of New Construction Sales and Development Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Midlands Real Estate announced the launch of Raising Columbia SC, a new residential real…

Marketing Minute: Speak Up

October 10, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Erin Smith, NP Strategy How often do you share your thoughts on issues relevant to your business? This week’s video discusses the importance of speaking up.…

Mullikin promoted to 9th-degree black belt

October 10, 2022

South Carolina Floodwater Commission chair honored in Texas By Alex Junes-Ward Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of…

COMET announces the passing of Interim CEO and Executive Director, Derrick Huggins

October 10, 2022

With great sadness, the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) family announces that its Interim CEO and Executive Director, Derrick Huggins, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning. A multi-faceted transportation…

Solid gold: 50 years of the S.C. Arts Foundation

October 9, 2022

October is National Arts and Humanities month, and this commemoration of the arts’ importance to our nation is an opportunity to recognize a milestone that the South Carolina Arts Foundation…

Sheriff celebrates 69 years with departmental crossfit workout

October 9, 2022

Predawn PT with the sheriff is an annual event By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott kicked-off his 69th birthday the same way he celebrates October 3…

Elizabeth Catlett survey coming to the Columbia Museum of Art

October 6, 2022

Exhibition on iconic 20th-century artist opens October 14 The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured fall exhibition The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, on view…

Jasmine Smith receives a 2023 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Award

October 6, 2022

Attorney Jasmine D. Smith of Robinson Gray law firm is one of the recipients of the 2022 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Awards. These awards honor attorneys from…

Mullikin and SC7 recognized by the United States Congress

October 6, 2022

U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman commends smart reef installation efforts by SC7 and associated organizations U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) recognized and commended Dr. Tom Mullikin, chair of the South Carolina…

Picnic in the Park with Forest Acres & Town Theatre

October 6, 2022

There’s nothing better than great music and great company – in the BEST neighborhood around! Town Theatre will present the third series of concerts by some fantastic performers that have…

Comporium expands fiber network in North, SC

October 6, 2022

NORTH, SC – The town of North, SC has taken a technological leap forward. For months, construction crews have been working in this northern Orangeburg County town to extend Comporium’s…

Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project

October 6, 2022

“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…

CMCC’S Swanson named a VenuesNow All-Star

October 6, 2022

Cheryl Swanson, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) vice president and general manager, has been named a 2022 VenuesNow All-Star, the publication announced this week. Swanson, who has led the CMCC…

Karen R. Jenkins named incoming Chair of Columbia Chamber of Commerce

October 6, 2022

Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting, LLC, has been named Chair-Elect of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Karen has been a member of the Columbia Chamber Board of…

Melissa Weathers joins 1000 Feathers

October 6, 2022

1000 Feathers, LLC, a consulting firm based in Columbia, SC focused on the transformation of systems, communities, and organizations across the country, has recently added Melissa Weathers to its team as director…

The CCC

October 6, 2022

By Tom Poland   FDR’s Tree Army If my mother didn’t like something, she’d tell you. If she liked something, you knew that too, and she liked the Civilian Conservation…

Today is the day

October 6, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   One of the biggest causes of stress in my life is time. Which is kind of odd… because every single person has the exact same amount…

Governor McMaster issues proclamation recognizing National Manufacturing Day and South Carolina Manufacturing Month

October 6, 2022

Andy Carr, President & CEO of the SCMEP; Chuck Hall, President & CEO of Barnet and SCMA Chairman; SC Governor Henry McMaster; Sara Hazzard, President & CEO of the SCMA.…

Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers relocates Goodwyn Mills Cawood to 915 Lady Street

October 6, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC in the lease of 3,719 square feet of office space at 915 Lady Street. The ±14,114-square-foot historic warehouse…

Lexington District One Board of Trustees names Dr. Gerrita Postlewait superintendent

October 6, 2022

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Gerrita L. Postlewait to serve as superintendent. Dr. Postlewait, who has served as…

Richland One awarded nearly $15 million Magnet School Programs grant

October 6, 2022

Richland One has been awarded a $14.9 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Only 19 school districts nationwide and only two in South…

Cayce Police Department unveils first-in-state e-car policing initiative

October 5, 2022

The Cayce Police Department is set to be the first police department in the state to unveil their e-car policing initiative on October 7 at 9:00 AM at the Lexington…

Paxton Access is building new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C.

October 5, 2022

Paxton Access, a global manufacturer of security technology, confirmed plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by building its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company is…

Reynolds announces new leadership roles

October 5, 2022

The Reynolds Company, a Greenville-based subsidiary of Itochu International, Inc, announced the retirement of Neel Reynolds, CEO, effective October 1, 2022. Neel will continue to lead as Senior Advisor to…

Wingard’s Market hosts Tatanka Bison Tour

October 5, 2022

Wingard’s Market hosts its Tatanka Bison Ranch Tour, led by Wingard’s Naturalist Zach Steinhauser. The Tatanka Bison Tour takes place Sunday, October 16th at 1:00 pm in York, SC. Members…

Experienced litigator joins Richardson Thomas

October 5, 2022

Amy L.B. Hill, a highly experienced attorney who’s practiced for more than 20 years in South Carolina, has joined Richardson Thomas. She will work in the firm’s Columbia office. Hill’s…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches From Our Future Scholars to Yours Campaign

October 4, 2022

Staff share their stories as part of SC’s 529 plan’s 20th anniversary State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today the launch of a new social media campaign promoting South Carolina’s Future…