Clemson University Teacher Residency Program wins Riley Institute statewide award

October 26, 2022

Clemson University Teacher Residency Program received the twelfth annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence during a celebration of South Carolina public education presented by Furman University’s Riley…

TD Bank names Jacob Yost Senior Relationship Manager

October 26, 2022

TD Bank has named Jacob Yost as Senior Relationship Manager, serving the South Coast market of South Carolina, which includes the regions of Charleston, Summerville and Hilton Head. As Senior…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night – November 3

October 25, 2022

At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and…

Southern First reports results for third quarter 2022

October 25, 2022

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2022. “The third quarter saw exceptional growth for…

Prisma Health announces CEO appointment for Baptist and Parkridge Hospitals in Columbia

October 25, 2022

Anthony Jackson has been appointed to serve as the chief executive officer of Prisma Health Baptist and Baptist Parkridge hospitals. Jackson, a native of Aiken, South Carolina, was selected for…

SC7 and Mullikin Law to ring bells for the Salvation Army

October 25, 2022

Surprise celebrities to join the seasonal effort “doing the most good” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the South Carolina Seven (SC7) statewide expedition team and the Mullikin Law…

The SC Bar Pro Bono Program holds a wills clinic for veterans and first responders

October 25, 2022

The South Carolina Bar’s Pro Bono Program is holding a wills clinic for veterans and first responders as part of the Celebrate Pro Bono Week on Wednesday, October 26, from…

The Original Six Foundation raises over $100,000 for South Carolina students

October 25, 2022

The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) raised over $100,000 for educational programs that support South Carolina students in rural and underserved school districts. Two-hundred participants from businesses and organizations across…

Non Profit Minute – Cassandra Shea, Camp Kemo

October 24, 2022

The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…

Mast Store to host flag retirement ceremony – November 12

October 24, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC – The Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis, in conjunction with Scout Troop 109, is hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. The…

PC unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s Innovative Service College’

October 24, 2022

Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold,…

Harpool to head Newberry College online & graduate programs

October 24, 2022

Newberry College has announced that Dr. David Harpool has been appointed acting associate vice president for online and graduate programs. He succeeds Dr. Kelli Lynn Fellows, who resigned last month.…

7th Annual Bloom event for new & expecting moms returns to Columbia – Nov 12

October 24, 2022

Columbia Mom presents their 7th annual BLOOM – an event for new and expecting moms. This one-of-a-kind event sells out each year and provides an intimate setting for new moms to get their hands…

National, South Carolina 2022 NAEP results released

October 24, 2022

Today, the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics released the results of the 2022 administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as…

Marketing Minute: Owned Media

October 24, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Mary Cullen, NP Strategy Everyone wants media coverage, but getting traction is no simple feat. This week’s video breaks down what to do before you can…

South Carolina Office of Rural Health recognizes six annual award recipients

October 24, 2022

The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) honored six rural healthcare providers and community members at its 25th Annual Rural Health Conference on October 19. “Each year, our office…

Not Your Parents’ Shop Class

October 24, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will host a program exploring Career and Technical Centers and the advancing reputation of…

McKay Firm continues to grow Civil Litigation team

October 21, 2022

The McKay Firm is continuing to grow their Civil Litigation team with the hire of new Associate, Wesley Harkness. Wesley practices in the areas of Trucking and Transportation Defense, Premises…

Local collectors loan works by iconic African American artists to the CMA

October 21, 2022

Forward Together: African American Art from the Judy and Patrick Diamond Collection now on view The Columbia Museum of Art announces new exhibition Forward Together: African American Art from the…

LRADAC named one of the Top Woman-Led Workplaces in the US for 2022

October 21, 2022

LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been named one of the Top Woman-Led Organizations in the US for 2022 – a national ranking that…

Civilian group helps guide direction of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department

October 21, 2022

The Citizens Advisory Council has been meeting quarterly for a quarter century By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Soon after Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was sworn into office in January…

The Big Red Barn Retreat to support a Veterans community garden

October 21, 2022

The Big Red Barn Retreat enters into a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support a Veterans community garden The Big Red…

SCEDA announces appointment of new board member from the Department of Agriculture

October 21, 2022

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces the appointment of a new member to the Board of Directors. The SCEDA board voted to add an additional seat to the…

University of South Carolina establishes Clyburn endowed chair through $1.5 million gift from Boeing

October 20, 2022

The Boeing Company has provided the University of South Carolina with a $1.5 million gift to establish the James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowed Chair of Public Service and…

Chapin appoints Town Administrator

October 20, 2022

The Town of Chapin announced that the Chapin Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Nicholle Burroughs as the Town’s first Town Administrator. Mrs. Burroughs is now responsible for the day-to-day…

When we go through life and we try not to lose

October 20, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   In Super Bowl XXXII, the Green Bay Packers played the Denver Broncos. The Packers were the defending Super Bowl champions. This was during the Brett Favre…

Old Island Haunts

October 20, 2022

By Tom Poland   Add Hazel’s Café to the List Old island haunts. The fever to develop islands didn’t destroy all of them. In a few instances, someone decided, “Not…

Richland Library launches vinyl collection

October 20, 2022

Turn Up the Volume and Let the Records Spin on Classic and New Music Let’s go crate digging. Richland Library has launched a new vinyl collection for teens and adults…

Entrepreneur Minute – Dean Schuster, truematter

October 20, 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…

$16 Million in grants and scholarships distributed in the last year by Central Carolina Community Foundation

October 20, 2022

$16,003,031 in grants and scholarships were awarded during the last fiscal year (July 1 to June 30, 2022) by Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy. Since…

BMW investing $1.7 billion to expand S.C. manufacturing capacity and footprint

October 20, 2022

Investment will create 300 jobs and prepare for production of electric vehicle The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg…

The 2023 Cottontown Art Crawl artist application is now available

October 19, 2022

The beautiful, historic neighborhood, Cottontown, in downtown Columbia will be hosting its fifth annual Art Crawl on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm. The rain date…

Comporium promotes Brian Hovis to Vice President of Business Sales

October 19, 2022

ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium announced that Brian Hovis has been promoted to Vice President of Business Sales. Hovis now will be responsible for executing the company’s business sales strategy…

GSSM names the Honorable Jay Lucas as 2023 Townes Award recipient

October 19, 2022

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has named the Honorable Jay Lucas as the 2023 recipient of the school’s prestigious Townes Award. Rep. Lucas, who recently…

Cason Development Group offering new commercial space in Forest Acres

October 19, 2022

Cason Development Group announces the start of construction on a 14,700-square-foot commercial building at 1514 Brentwood Drive in Forest Acres. The building is the second phase of a mixed-use project…

Wingard’s Market Holiday Soiree – Nov 4-5

October 19, 2022

Wingard’s Market will host their Holiday Soiree and Open House on Friday, November 4th from 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday, November 5th from 9 AM – 5 PM.…

ColaJazz Co-hosts 90th Birthday Celebration and Concert for Drink Small

October 19, 2022

The ColaJazz Foundation (ColaJazz) is co-hosting “A Shot of the Blues, Drink Small: 90 Proof” to celebrate Drink Small’s 90th birthday at the Koger Center for the Arts on Wednesday,…

Annual Christmas in Cayce – Dec 1-3

October 19, 2022

The City of Cayce announced its family-fun Christmas in Cayce events, featuring the Christmas in Cayce Drive-Thru, Carols Along the Riverwalk and Christmas Traditions Holiday Open House, December 1-3rd. Christmas…

ROI Commercial facilitates the sale of 6+ acres in Aiken for $2.1 Million

October 19, 2022

ROI Commercial brokers and principals, Sherri Burriss and George Meetze, represented the seller in the sale of a 6.06-acre former auto dealership located at 136 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Aiken. ROI…

Craig Morgan coming to the Midlands

October 19, 2022

Award winning, TV personality, chart-topping, country music singer-songwriter, Craig Morgan, is bringing the party to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@ MTC). In town for one night only, put…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport, first airport in state to launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

October 18, 2022

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that beginning Monday, October 24th the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program will be launching at CAE – a new in-terminal initiative for passengers with hidden disabilities.…

Nexsen Pruet earns diversity, equity, and inclusion certification

October 18, 2022

Diversity Lab announced today that Nexsen Pruet has achieved Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification. All Mansfield-certified firms have completed a 12-month collaboration with Diversity Lab with built-in measurement, transparency, and accountability.…

Niagara Pharmaceuticals establishing operations in Cherokee County

October 18, 2022

$9 million investment will create 45 new jobs Niagara Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of eye health and safety products, today announced plans to establish its first United States operation in Cherokee…

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster proclaims October 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool Day 

October 18, 2022

South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) announced that Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Oct. 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool Day. In the proclamation, Gov. McMaster encourages all South Carolinians to…

Gary T. Pope Jr, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, earns SCEDA Institute Certificate

October 18, 2022

Gary T. Pope Jr, a public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has completed a year-long program with the South…

For soldier Glen Inabinet, Vietnam was full of surprises – Lunch and Learn Friday, Oct. 21

October 18, 2022

For Glen Inabinet, serving as a soldier in Vietnam, 1969-70, was just one new experience after another – experiences for which he had not been trained. He had trained as…

Lexington District One announces 2021–22 SC School Report Card results

October 18, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Education released the 2021–22 S.C. School Report Card on Monday, Oct. 17, detailing school performance in areas such as graduation rates, student achievement and school…

37th Annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health to be held November 17

October 18, 2022

The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 37th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health…

South Carolina releases 2022 Report Cards for schools

October 18, 2022

The SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022 School Report Cards, the first cards to contain ratings since 2019. The Report Cards,…

SC Ports developing near-dock rail at the Port of Charleston

October 18, 2022

With support from South Carolina elected leaders, South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.…