The Book Love Foundation recently awarded a Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher a $2,000 grant to support her classroom library. Irmo Elementary School second grade teacher Sara Wheeler will use…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking to fill seven (7) vacancies. The purpose…
Four South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) students recently competed against 12,000 high school students in theFBLA National Leadership Conference (FBLA NLC) in Chicago. GSSM students, James…
Who: The Flying Biscuit Café, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Councilman Ed McDowell and Councilman Will Brennan and City of Columbia Economic Development Department What: The Flying Biscuit Café will hold their…
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…
By Matt Vaadi CEO guHRoo Starting a tech company is hard. Startups require access to a lot of resources and knowledge to be successful. Does Columbia have those resources?…
Smoked is thrilled to announce that Jess Pomerantz, one of our fabulous bartenders, won the national title for Speed Rack last night in New Orleans. Speed Rack is an exclusively…
Saeed AlSalkhadi, former managing director of The Protocol School of Washington’s Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, has been promoted to vice president. As the school’s first ever vice president,…
Snelling Staffing of the Midlands is celebrating 40 years of helping job seekers across the Midlands by providing free headshots to the public! Snelling aims to reach underrepresented communities, recent…
By Austin Meyer Since founding X-Plane in 1995, a flight simulator that allows pilots to practice without getting in a plane, my work has always been focused on increasing safety…
guHRoo announces the Seventh Annual Growth Summit guHRoo has announced the Seventh Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place on October 20-21. The Growth Summit is an event for entrepreneurs…
Kevin Garrison, a member of Robinson Gray, has been named to the SCBIZ News 2022 Power List – Real Estate Attorneys. He has been profiled in a special section of…
Demetri “Jim” K. Koutrakos, a member of Callison Tighe and Robinson, recently received the 2021 J. Lee McDonald Award from the Palmetto Land Title Association for his many years of…
The new online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Columbia International University’s Cook School of Business is designed to meet the development needs of working business professionals, and is unique…
This is the seventh in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell Memoirs can often fall into two categories – hugely self-aggrandizing or humbly honest.…
By Jeff Becraft A few months ago, I was talking about what a rough start my yard was having and the importance of patience and perseverance in that which…
The Original Six Foundation (O6) announced an expansion of the organization’s O6 Afterschool program into five schools located in Greenville, Florence, Marion, and Colleton Counties. The program which partners with…
Senior Resources announced that The Leon Levine Foundation has awarded $45,000 in grant funding to provide nutritional support and resources that will enable seniors to age with dignity and remain…
ROI Commercial brokers and principals, George Meetze and Sherri Burriss, represented the seller in the sale of a 17.21-acre industrial tract off of Industrial Drive and Old Price Road in…
WHO: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, District II Councilman Edward H. McDowell Jr., Congaree Vista Guild and Boku owner and staff. WHAT: The City of Columbia in partnership with the Vista Guild will be…
On Friday, August 5, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery, 324 State Street in West Columbia, will host an opening reception for an August exhibit of…
Artist Dishes on New Cookbook Table Set: Cooking with Tamika Scott WHAT: Cooking with Tamika Scott WHEN: 6 p.m., Thursday, August 11 WHERE: Richland Library Northeast (7490 Parklane Rd., 29223)…
By Tom Poland From my orchard of memories a lonely peach tree stands in the front yard of my youth. The tree looked sickly and produced fruit a tad…
New parents eligible to receive privately-funded $5,290 grant State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced a new collaboration between Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and Prisma Health to promote…
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is creating a new pathway for students from South Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities to earn Master of Accountancy…
Richland School District Two is hosting a Career Fair for a wide range of job openings including teachers, substitutes, bus drivers, teaching assistants and more: · 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.…
Two trail projects along the Saluda River selected for federal grant funding The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is pleased to announce that 11 projects from…
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has made its second investment in tForm, dba, Bubble Paper. This $300,000 investment will help the startup accelerate its growth to…
South Carolina state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural environment. Nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award…
Pascucci takes role as Director of Content and Operations for ETV Carolinas South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) recently announced Robert Pascucci as the new Director of Content and…
The South Carolina Power Team announced the addition of Amy Hansen as the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager. As the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager, Amy’s responsibilities include office management, executive…
Partnership between business and education aims to grow more diverse workforce in South Carolina The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Dominion Energy South Carolina co-hosted a “signing day” Tuesday where…
The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. is the first of 200 agencies so far to make the pledge By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A rolling billboard message in Times Square, NY,…
S.C. Rep. Richie Yow discusses the importance of the SC7 Expedition S.C. Representative Richard L. “Richie” Yow; Dr. Susan Johnson, MUSC Health; Dr. Tom Mullikin, SC7 Expedition leader; and other…
Dr. Len Lawson, assistant professor of English at Newberry College, has been named a recipient of the 2022 Fresh Voices in the Humanities Award. The prestigious award is given by…
The team of Baumer Holdings, LLC, Hood Construction, and Studio 2LR, has been honored with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History’s Historic Preservation Honor Award for their work…
McCrory Construction announces Katie Bogan, CPA, has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with specific responsibility for the company’s financial systems, accounting functions and financial reporting. Bogan will…
Harvest Hope Food Bank invites local communities to join them July 18-31 during their annual “Take a Bite Out of Hunger” campaign. To celebrate Shark Week, neighbors can take action…
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Jim Burns (pictured) as Chairman…
Intensive program provides 40 global mayors with world-class executive training to help deliverresults for cities and residents worldwide Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is one of 40 mayors selected to participate in…
Waddington North America, Cutlerease dispenses one disposable utensil at a time — and can now be set up anywhere Waddington™ North America (WNA), a Novolex® brand, announced today that it…
Central Electric Power Co-op CEO discusses the importance of the SC7 Expedition ROB HOCHSTETLER, president and CEO of Central Electric Power Cooperative; Dr. Tom Mullikin; and other dignitaries and outdoor…
Marketing Minute with Robert Andrews, NP Strategy When was the last time you took a deep dive into your contacts? This week’s video discusses the value of utilizing your…
The University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management welcomed William A. Sutton as a professor of practice in the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management. Sutton…
AAF Midlands is accepting applications from local nonprofits for its 2022-2023 Public Service Client. The nonprofit will receive pro bono marketing services from AAF Midlands’ membership and board. Past projects…
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society has announced Jody Hamblett as its new Executive Director. Hamblett has been in non-profit leadership for more than two decades. Prior to coming to GAPS,…
LawyerLisa, LLC announced Elder Care Coordinator, Cassandra Ignatowicz, has successfully completed the requirements necessary to receive the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) designation by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.…
Sales Associate, Niles Helmboldt, Represented the seller in the Purchase of 3959 Fish Hatchery Rd. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail,…
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2022 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community…
NHE has been named a repeat honoree on the exclusive list of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work, presented by Best Companies Group and SC BIZ News. The only property…