Six at Morton & Gettys included in new editions of “Best Lawyers in America”

August 22, 2022

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Six attorneys at Morton & Gettys are included in the just-released 2023 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” All have…

Three at Lewis Babcock listed in 2023 “Best Lawyers” guides

August 22, 2022

Three attorneys at Lewis Babcock L.L.P. are honored in the just-released 2023 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion piece, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” The list includes…

Art museum affinity group celebrates Black Philanthropy Month and Give 8/28

August 22, 2022

The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), will kick off a four-day online event to raise money for…

Four Richardson Thomas attorneys honored in 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America

August 22, 2022

Four Richardson Thomas attorneys have been named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. One of them, Brady Thomas of Columbia, was named Lawyer of the Year…

All attorneys at Callison Tighe & Robinson honored in 2023 edition of Best Lawyers

August 22, 2022

Every attorney at Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm is being honored for the second year in a row in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. One…

CAMS Brittany Godwin promoted to Lifestyle Program Lead

August 22, 2022

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), a frontrunner in the community association management industry throughout the Carolinas, announced that Brittany Godwin has been named manager of its burgeoning Lifestyle Division. This…

The Purple Xperience to debut at Harbison Theatre

August 22, 2022

Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) is proud to welcome the first show of our 2022-2023 season. Hailing from Minneapolis, MN, The Purple Xperience pays tribute to the late,…

Big Red Barn Retreat announces the hiring of a new Executive Director

August 22, 2022

The Big Red Barn Retreat welcomes Colonel David Williams, US Army (Retired), as its new Executive Director. David recently retired after serving as an active-duty officer in the US Army…

FORCE BLUE releases dynamic new SC7 video

August 22, 2022

Pictographic track highlights smart reef installation off South Carolina coast By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FORCE BLUE, a S.C.-based non-profit organization which recruits and fields former special operations SCUBA divers…

Power:Ed awards a $30,000 grant to scale STEM Discovery Program targeting underserved, first generation high school students in Oconee County School District

August 19, 2022

The Upstate Institute of Youth Programs, (UIYP) is a first-time recipient of a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan. The funds will be used to support…

Owen Steel Co. investing in Richland County facility

August 18, 2022

Owen Steel Co., a structural steel fabricator and contractor based in Columbia, has announced plans for a $3 million investment in its Richland County plant that will create an estimated…

SC Ports completes infrastructure project while maintaining fluidity

August 18, 2022

Fifteen ship-to-shore cranes now stand 155 feet above the wharf deck at Wando Welch Terminal, efficiently working mega container ships at the Port of Charleston. The fifteenth and final crane was…

Attorneys Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte & Thomas Twehues recognition as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers®

August 18, 2022

2023 Best Lawyers in America© – Ones to Watch Gallivan White Boyd announced the selection of attorneys, Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte and Thomas Twehues, as 2023 Ones to Watch…

Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominations to Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force

August 18, 2022

Governor Henry McMaster announced his three appointments to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which was created by the General Assembly to recommend policies for improving the recruitment, retention,…

Best Lawyers lists twenty-six Gallivan White Boyd attorneys for 2023

August 18, 2022

2023 Best Lawyers in America© Released Twenty-six attorneys have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. With an almost 40-year history of highlighting top legal…

IMPH releases report and recommendations developed by S.C. experts examining lessons learned from COVID-19

August 18, 2022

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina hosted a…

Columbia Museum of Art affinity group welcomes largest class of new board members

August 18, 2022

The Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), is pleased to welcome its largest class of new board members…

Colliers Report: Micro-concepts of larger brands are popular

August 18, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 Columbia Retail Market Highlights An emerging trend is “micro-concepts” of larger brands, such as Buffalo Wild Wings. The micro-restaurant is a…

Ferns, Nature’s Colonists

August 18, 2022

By Tom Poland   Ferns bless us with classic Southern settings but doing so isn’t always easy. Random winds pick up fern spores and scatter them, their destiny determined by…

Seven Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys included in new “Best Lawyers” publications

August 18, 2022

Four Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys are honored in the new edition of “Best Lawyers of America,” and an additional three are included in the companion piece, “Best Lawyers: Ones…

Best Lawyers honors 23 at Robinson Gray for 2023, four named Lawyers of the Year

August 18, 2022

A total of 23 attorneys with Robinson Gray are being recognized for the quality of their practice in Columbia in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Four…

30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers

August 18, 2022

Statewide, 85 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. COLUMBIA, SC  – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review…

Looking for a few good men and women

August 17, 2022

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s RESERVE DEPUTY PROGRAM recruiting for 2023 class By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than two decades ago (2001), Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott established the…

Nephron’s Lou and Bill Kennedy inspire students at MUSC College of Pharmacy white coat ceremony

August 17, 2022

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO and owner Lou Kennedy and husband, Bill Kennedy, the company’s chief business development officer, delivered the keynote address at the 2022 white coat ceremony for the…

Poogan’s Southern Kitchen opening August 22 in The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing Community

August 17, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina announces that Poogan’s Southern Kitchen will make its public debut on Monday, August 22, in the Cardinal Crossing community at 4605 Forest Drive in Forest Acres.…

Blink Book Review #11: A Double Dose – “Enough Already” by Valerie Bertinelli and “Back to the Prairie” by Melissa Gilbert

August 17, 2022

This is the eleventh in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell   My recent beach reading consisted of memoirs by two actresses from my childhood…

EMPLOYERS® named workers’ compensation carrier of choice by South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association

August 17, 2022

EMPLOYERS®, America’s small business insurance specialist®, has been named workers’ compensation carrier of choice by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). Qualifying SCRLA members can now access a variety…

A new toothbrush

August 17, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   Back in June, my wife gave me an electric toothbrush for Father’s Day. I am convinced that this toothbrush should be registered with the U.S. Geological…

Madelyn Smith earns Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist designation

August 16, 2022

Madelyn Smith, Operations and Volunteers Director at Home Works, has earned a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying her as part of a group of professionals nationwide with the knowledge…

Kelly Gregory joins Riley Institute as Director for Public Education Partnerships and Projects

August 16, 2022

The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed a new staff member who will focus on advancing evidence-based public education practices in South Carolina by cultivating statewide partnerships and drawing…

South Carolina ETV’s “Downing of a Flag” nominated for News & Documentary EMMY award

August 15, 2022

Program is one of four nominated in Outstanding Historical Documentary category Nominations for the 43rd Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards were recently announced by The National Academy of Television…

DHEC offers guidance to help schools stay safe, avoid disruptions due to COVID-19

August 15, 2022

With students and teachers fast returning to school, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering guidance and recommendations to keep campuses as safe as possible…

NP Strategy expands (again!)

August 15, 2022

Two South Carolina Hires follow North Carolina Addition NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes two dynamic members to its South Carolina offices. John…

Review SC tax credits related to education

August 15, 2022

So far this year, 17,831 state Individual Income Tax returns have been filed claiming $4.3 million in Teacher Classroom Expenses credits for the 2021 tax year. That’s just one of…

DHEC announces South Carolina winners of National Immunization Awards

August 15, 2022

In celebration of National Immunization Awareness Week, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is pleased to announce the 2022 winners of the Association of Immunization Managers’ annual “Immunization…

ColaJazz Fest returns Sept. 24 – 25 featuring local and national musicians

August 15, 2022

Saturday, Sept. 24, 6 – 10 p.m. at the State Museum Sunday, Sept. 25, 1 – 8 p.m. at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens Brought to you by the 2021…

Dominion Energy offers energy assistance as temperatures rise 

August 15, 2022

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Funding Available With extreme temperatures and high humidity on the rise, Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for…

MAU, Inc. acquires Doozer Software’s project services and staffing division

August 15, 2022

MAU, Inc. has acquired Doozer Software’s project services and staffing division, strengthening MAU’s capabilities by adding the Birmingham-based company’s expertise in software development. Doozer will join MAU’s technology solutions division,…

Duke Energy Foundation awards grant to enhance Duke Energy STEM Scholars Program at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics

August 15, 2022

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) was pleased to receive a generous $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to enhance the Duke Energy STEM Scholars Program. The…

ColaJazz celebrates first year of membership program

August 15, 2022

Free Party for Current and Future Members on August 28  The ColaJazz Foundation (ColaJazz) is holding a free party on Sunday, August 28, from 6 – 8 p.m. at 701…

Novolex appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer

August 15, 2022

Novolex announced today that Lisa Dulski is appointed Chief Human Resources Officer, effective today, Aug. 15, 2022. In this capacity, Dulski will lead the Novolex global human resources organization. She succeeds Dave Cowfer, who has…

Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery presents The Cat behind the Hat

August 15, 2022

  WHAT: The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection WHEN: August 26-28, 2022 Friday, August 26, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 11…

Columbia Business Monthly names eight Robinson Gray attorneys to ‘Legal Elite’ for 2022

August 15, 2022

Columbia Business Monthly has recognized eight Robinson Gray attorneys to the magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2022. The annual list honors Midlands lawyers who are considered outstanding…

Kennedy to Lead Newberry College’s Financial Aid

August 15, 2022

Newberry College has appointed ‘Lola L. Kennedy, of Columbia, as director of financial aid. Kennedy comes to Newberry College from Allen University, where she also served as financial aid director…

Lexington County Animal Services to unveil new barn for large animal response

August 15, 2022

Lexington County Animal Services (LCAS) will host a ribbon-cutting event at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, to unveil their new barn on their property at 321 Ball Park Road…

MAU, Inc. acquires Doozer Software’s project services and staffing division

August 15, 2022

MAU, Inc. has acquired Doozer Software’s project services and staffing division, strengthening MAU’s capabilities by adding the Birmingham-based company’s expertise in software development. Doozer will join MAU’s technology solutions division,…

Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

August 15, 2022

Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…

Supporting financial stability for South Carolinians with disabilities

August 15, 2022

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Nearly 800,000 people in South Carolina live with a physical or mental disability. Many of them are able and willing to work, yet our state…

Boku Kitchen and Saloon invites the public to grand opening celebration August 25

August 15, 2022

The Pan-Asian restaurant will host drink specials, tastings, and giveaways with tunes by DJ Preach Jacobs Boku Kitchen and Saloon invites the public to its grand opening celebration Thursday, August…

The Hydrocephalus Association welcomes new Board Member Deitra Matthews of Columbia

August 15, 2022

The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) would like to warmly welcome new board member Deitra Matthews, MPA. She is CEO of The Ram Foundation and serves on HA’s Support and Education Committee.…