DHL Supply Chain establishing operations in Cherokee County

April 7, 2021

More than $92.7 million investment will create 249 new jobs DHL Supply Chain (DHL), a U.S. leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced plans to grow…

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Craig Waites elected to Colliers | South Carolina’s Board of Directors

April 7, 2021

The shareholders of Colliers International South Carolina, Inc., known as Colliers | South Carolina, have elected E. Craig Waites, Jr. to a two-year term on the company’s Board of Directors.…

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SC Chamber Statement on Hate Crimes Bill Progress in SC House 

April 7, 2021

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) President and CEO Bob Morgan today issued the following statement regarding the South Carolina House of Representatives giving 2nd Reading to H.3620, the Hate…

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Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sales of The Aristocrat

April 7, 2021

Sunbelt Business Brokers announced today the sale of The Aristocrat in Columbia, South Carolina to Edwin Aycock of Elgin, SC. The Aristocrat is a popular bar and restaurant located at…

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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Department of Health and Human Services Director

April 7, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and state health care leaders to announce that Robert M. Kerr will be nominated to serve as the next…

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IMPH releases fourth report on the impact of COVID-19 policy actions

April 7, 2021

Over the past year, the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) have jointly monitored state and federal actions that…

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Richland Library celebrates 35th annual A(ugusta) Baker’s Dozen

April 7, 2021

Richland Library is combining the elements of storytelling and children’s literature to mark a special anniversary. Please join us for the 35th annual A(ugusta) Baker’s Dozen: A Celebration of Stories…

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Dominion Energy sees decline in gas line damages, encourages public to continue calling 811 before digging

April 7, 2021

Dominion Energy sees decline in gas line damages, encourages public to continue calling 811 before digging Public encouraged to practice safe digging and use 811 service – it’s the law!…

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SCBIO CEO Konduros accepts new leadership position, COO Erin Ford appointed interim CEO by SCBIO Board of Directors

April 7, 2021

Exiting CEO credited with reinvigorating organization, building team and investor base to “take South Carolina life sciences to an entirely new level”; SCBIO to conduct national search for new CEO…

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Outplacement and Career Transition Benefits Promote the Bottom Line

April 7, 2021

By Gene Mills Gallivan, MS Whether you call it reorganization, right-sizing, termination, downsizing, layoff, reorganization or restructuring, turnover is daunting for both the organization and the individuals involved. In today’s…

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Richland County biotech company investing $4.1M in expansion

April 7, 2021

Irmo-based Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems Inc. (IMCS) will expand its operations in Richland County, investing $4.1 million and creating 31 new jobs over the next five years. IMCS creates, manufactures and…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and funding

April 7, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. and GeoMat, LLC, being accepted as new Member Companies, and being approved for grant funding. Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. has been accepted…

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AT&T announces Celeste Boyd-Spear as Vice President and General Manager for Southeast States Retail organization

April 6, 2021

AT&T announced that Celeste Boyd-Spear will serve as the Vice President and General Manager for the Southeast States Retail organization, consisting of four states: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.…

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Palmetto Primary Care Physicians appoints Dr. John Gould III, President of Columbia division

April 6, 2021

Palmetto Primary Care Physicians’ (PPCP) board of directors announced that it has appointed Dr. John Gould III as its President of the Columbia division effective March 2021. Gould, a Columbia…

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Columbia Fireflies 2021 ticketing update and safety protocols announced

April 6, 2021

Fireflies announce updated seating, safety and concessions policies to safely welcome fans back to Segra Park  The Columbia Fireflies announced ticketing plans and other updates to policies and procedures at…

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Original Six Foundation raises $300,000 for rural South Carolina education

April 6, 2021

The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced nearly $300,000 supporting educational programs for students in South Carolina’s rural school districts. Nearly 80 participants from businesses and organizations across the southeast…

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Historic Columbia and Wideman Davis Dance present Migratuse Ataraxia

April 6, 2021

Performances April 15-18 will interpret the Black experience at historic locations  Historic Columbia will host nationally renowned Wideman Davis Dance (WDD) to present a reimagined “Migratuse Ataraxia,” a performative art installation that centers Black experience and embodiment in…

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UofSC announces strategic partners for statewide cyber ecosystem effort

April 6, 2021

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen unveiled a statewide initiative in February, 2021 to develop a cyber ecosystem strategy. This plan will further…

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SCRA announces investment in technology startup, Bandwagon

April 6, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $300,000 in Bandwagon Fan Club, Inc. The Greenville-based startup is a B2B identity infrastructure company that helps their customers…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized in BTI’s Client Service A-Team 2021 report

April 6, 2021

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been named to BTI Consulting Group’s 2021 “Client Service A-Team.” “At Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, our number one priority has always been and…

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SC Ports records strongest monthly volumes in its history

April 6, 2021

South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal begins operations. SC Ports reported…

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LRADAC presents “Stay in at the Drive-In”—a free, outdoor family screening of “The Lion King” on April 9

April 5, 2021

During the pandemic, a family night out at the movies has been one of the things that most people have missed. But LRADAC’s Prevention Team and the Midlands Alcohol Enforcement…

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Dominion Energy offers $1 million in critical community needs grants

April 5, 2021

Dominion Energy is inviting nonprofit organizations across the company’s footprint to apply for grants of up to $25,000 each to meet critical needs in communities. For the sixth consecutive year, the Dominion…

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Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month & National Poetry Month with local online performance – April 9

April 5, 2021

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month and National Poetry Month, please join Richland Library for Evening Arts: Jazz and Poetry with Eboni Ramm and Friends from 7 – 8 p.m.,…

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Altitude Trampoline Park opens flagship location in Columbia

April 5, 2021

GRAND OPENING ON APRIL 10 South Carolina is welcoming its first Altitude Trampoline Park in Columbia this Spring Break. The premier trampoline park is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday,…

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Camden attracts new wine bar featuring wide selection

April 5, 2021

Downtown Camden has a new destination for wine and craft beer lovers, expanding historic Broad Street’s offerings. Broad & Vine has re-animated a circa 1905 building, which provides a majestic…

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DPX Technologies awarded over $250,000 in Phase I SBIR funding

April 5, 2021

DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumables for sample preparation, receives over $250,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project. The…

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Community leaders, nonprofits and government agencies collaborate to plan future state park along the Black River

April 5, 2021

Thanks to the leadership and collaboration of community partners, local governments, state agencies and conservation nonprofits, planning has started for a future South Carolina State Park – the first in…

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Reading, Writing… and Financial Literacy

April 5, 2021

By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Where did you learn about personal finance? Did a patient parent explain the difference between spending for what you need versus what you want?…

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Former U.S. surgeon general Regina Benjamin to discuss disparities in public health in next EngenuitySC Competitiveness Series event

April 2, 2021

EngenuitySC will host Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA, who served as the 18th U.S. surgeon general (2009-2013), in a discussion on disparities in public health and how to narrow the…

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State of South Carolina and Congaree Golf Club announce plans for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, June 7-13

April 2, 2021

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Congaree Golf Club announced that the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, will take place June 7-13, 2021 in Ridgeland, South Carolina.…

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Studio 2LR, an award winning design firm, seeks Project Architect/Interior Designer

April 2, 2021

Studio 2LR, an award winning design firm, seeks a multi-tasking, problem solving, creative Architectural/Interior Design project manager. Take a look at the details below if you desire to work in…

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Clemson University partnering with POWERPLANTSC

April 2, 2021

Clemson University President Dr. Jim Clements announced a partnership with POWERPLANTSC, which is preparing for what officials say will be a record 3.3-plus million loblolly pine tree seeds planted across…

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Duke Energy awards $375,000 in grants to South Carolina tutoring programs, education initiatives impacted by pandemic

April 2, 2021

Duke Energy announced the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities…

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Women’s clothing shop on Devine Street is now “Slate”

April 1, 2021

Copper Penny Columbia, a destination for women’s wear at 2702 Devine Street, will be known as “Slate” beginning April 1, 2021. Mollie Hobbs opened her high-end clothing shop in 2013.…

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Empower SC to host panel discussions with top mayoral candidates

April 1, 2021

Empower SC hosts panel discussion on April 7th with Tameika Isaac Devine, Sam Johnson ahead of mayoral election in Columbia Local advocacy group Empower SC will be hosting a panel…

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Boyer Construction finalist for 2021 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

April 1, 2021

Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced it was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award (Freedom Award) by the Department of Defense’s Employer Support…

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New economic development initiative to expand recruitment of pharmaceutical companies, shore up emergency supply chains

April 1, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-17, which directs the Department of Commerce to enhance recruitment efforts of pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers in South Carolina and directs state agencies…

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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $15,000 in innovation grants for K-8 schools for 2021-2022 school year

April 1, 2021

The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $15,091 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to four schools in Lexington County School District One. These Innovation Grants, valued…

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Monique Holland and Tia Ternberg join Chernoff Newman’s growing media team

March 31, 2021

Chernoff Newman, a Columbia-based marketing and advertising agency, continues to expand its media and analytics team with the most recent hires Monique Holland and Tia Ternberg. “We are thrilled to…

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Wilson Kibler expands Columbia brokerage team with new hire

March 31, 2021

Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate company headquartered in Columbia since 1987, announced today it is expanding its brokerage team with the recent hiring of Clark McCarthy. McCarthy joins…

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Midlands Technical College Foundation is offering more than $100,000 to students

March 31, 2021

Scholarship Applications Open for Two More Weeks The application for Midlands Technical College Foundation scholarships is open for two more weeks, closing on April 15, 2021. More than 100 scholarships…

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New rankings show differences in health and opportunity in S.C. counties

March 31, 2021

Beaufort is among the healthiest counties in South Carolina and Williamsburg is among the least healthy, according to the annual County Health Rankings, released today by the University of Wisconsin…

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Immedion hires Wilsen Villareal as Network Operations Center Manager for Columbia and Charleston

March 31, 2021

Immedion LLC, a premier provider of technology services, announced the hiring of Wilsen Villareal as Network Operations Center Manager for their Columbia and Charleston locations. As such, Wilsen will be…

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How to Think About Insuring that Second Home

March 30, 2021

By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP™ Many people dream of a second home—a place to go for some rest and relaxation, a place to call your own, a place for family…

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Jazz icon Wynton Marsalis comes to Columbia

March 30, 2021

A monumental moment for arts and culture in the Midlands is here! A #supportlocal themed night of the 2021 ColaJazz Fest showcases Columbia’s best in jazz and artists who have…

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Get COVID-19 vaccine updates & assistance from Richland Library

March 30, 2021

Richland Library is looking to share the latest developments on the COVID-19 vaccine from trusted sources. We’re offering two ways to help local residents navigate through the process. Join us…

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South Carolina Public Radio partnering with The ColaJazz Foundation on new jazz series

March 30, 2021

South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) announced a collaboration with The ColaJazz Foundation to produce and broadcast a new, weekly limited series focused on South Carolina’s jazz community. Titled…

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Marketing Minute: Responding to Controversy in the Media

March 30, 2021

  When damaging information about your organization is publicized, your credibility matters. NP Strategy’s Vice President Jean Cecil Frick shares tips on responding to controversy in the media.   

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