This is the sixth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell “Confessions of a Southern Beauty Queen” opens in 1968 with Patsy Channing awaiting…
At the recommendation of Richland School District Two superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis, the Richland Two Board of Trustees voted Tuesday, July 12, 2022 to approve Vincent L. McClinton as…
The team behind new Columbia restaurant Smoked received an Honor Award at the 27th annual South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Governor McMaster presented the team…
Nick Stomski, SIOR and Jake Nidiffer of Trinity Partners recently facilitated the lease of 7,920 square feet of Class A office space located at 501 Huger Street. The landlord engaged…
Free headshots for Midlands job seekers Snelling Staffing of the Midlands is celebrating their fortieth year in business by hosting a community event that will provide free headshots to job…
Welcome Terrance Henderson Performing Artist, Choreographer, and Director Richland Library continues providing unfettered access to programming, services, and resources, including mental health, mindfulness support and creativity through performance. Please join…
South Carolina’s Lt. Governor shares thoughts from the trail LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PAMELA EVETTE, Dr. Tom Mullikin, and other dignitaries and outdoor adventure enthusiasts continue the 3rd annual South Carolina 7…
The new associate dean of Columbia International University’s College of Education will bring a wealth of experience to impart to students at his alma mater after serving as Alaska’s commissioner…
Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, announced a newly formed partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina. The 26 Panera Bread bakery-cafes owned by Covelli Enterprises in Charleston,…
Big Red Barn Retreat welcomes Mary Wright as Director of Development. Ms. Wright was the manager of Grants and Development with SC Thrive previously and brings fifteen years’ experience in…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Ron Scott has become a Riley Fellow after completing the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) Spring 2022 Midlands program.…
Bruce Harper, Managing Partner of Trinity Partners in Columbia, SC, has facilitated the sale of a ± 14,100 square foot medical office building located in downtown Columbia. The property, located…
$4.4 million investment will create 60 new jobs City Roots, a family-owned urban farm and agribusiness destination, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The company’s $4.4 million…
By Jeff Becraft I am most certainly hampered with furniture disease – my chest has fallen into my drawers. Recently, I have gained 7 pounds… just like that. I don’t…
Verdae Development, Inc., master developer for the 1,100-acre planned development known as Verdae, today announced Dan Klausner as Chief Executive Officer. This news follows the recent release of Verdae’s dynamic…
South Carolina Ports achieved a record fiscal year 2022 while maintaining fluidity for customers and the Southeast supply chain. “Through well-planned, targeted investment, South Carolina Ports has positioned itself as a…
The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomes Flavia B. Harton of Greenville to its nine-member board of directors after her appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster effective July 1. Harton has extensive…
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, 169th Operations Group commander with Mike Gula, Executive Director at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) In May of this year, the South Carolina Air…
Hotel Trundle, the locally-owned, award-winning boutique hotel that has redefined hospitality in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, has announced plans to grow. The family-owned hotel will expand its offerings with the…
Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Instructional Technology Specialist Susan Aplin has been selected to be a part of the South Carolina ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2022. South Carolina ASCD is…
The SkillsUSA Chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) received numerous awards during the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 20-25 in Atlanta, Georgia. Chole…
Highlighting 13 new towns, Season 2 premieres July 14 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, Our Town. Each episode highlights…
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities and Richland Library have collaborated for the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program, which supports, mentors, and educates new entrepreneurs and budding start-ups through office hours…
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants…
Angela Crosland has been named Director of Communications for the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA). Crosland is a familiar face at the SCSBA after having previously served as the…
Featuring Multi-Platinum, Country Music Artist Chris Lane The Big Red Barn Retreat announced its Fifth Annual Fall Jam at the Ballpark 2022 concert. The concert will be held on October…
By Cline Jones In the wake of COVID, most Americans for the first time have been forced to face an ugly truth: supply chains are more fragile than we ever…
The 32nd Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K will be celebrated in person on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., in…
The PBS Short Film Festival, a multiplatform initiative to increase the reach and visibility of independent filmmakers from across the country, has announced that three films from the South Carolina ETV…
The Central South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross has received a donation of $5,000 from Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm. “The American Red Cross is an organization…
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), a frontrunner in the community association management industry throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce that Kami Carden has been promoted to manager of its…
By Jeff Becraft I am not so sure about the smart in smartphone. I do enjoy the camera, and being able to listen to songs while I mow the…
Program changes reinforce the arts’ influence in the creative economy A diverse group of four South Carolina artists working in different artistic disciplines are the latest recipients of new-look $10,000…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox infection in a person in the Midlands region and another person in the Lowcountry…
Ask Public to Help Limit Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a…
New program airing on REELZ will follow format of the former A&E television series By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) – the only LIVE PD…
This is the fifth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell I recently reread Anne Lamott’s “Bird by Bird” for the umpteenth time in…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce that SC Public Radio reporter Victoria Hansen has been nominated for Radio Reporter of the Year by the South…
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked 19 years as a business on June 26, 2022. Scott Garvin established his firm in the historic Gervais Place building…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice areas in South Carolina:…
As golf is surging in popularity around the country, state and industry leaders are pleased to welcome the PGA TOUR to Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland for THE CJ CUP…
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) board of trustees announced a new phase in a growing public-private partnership between the university’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center (LMC). A 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art nursing simulation center and teaching space…
How Tom Mullikin’s greatness has been achieved by bringing others with him By W. Thomas Smith Jr. What might we say about a great man (or a great woman) or…
The SC Bar recognizes Joye Law Firm for their recent $100,000 donation to the Charleston Animal Society to provide care and to find loving homes for pets and the firm…
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State Fair. The annual exhibits will…
Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Sig Cox Heating and Air Conditioning based in Augusta, Georgia to JSM Family Holdings Corporation. Sig Cox has been a premier provider of…
In November of 2021, SCBIO named James Chappell as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. South Carolina life sciences has seen a near-doubling of firms and 40% increase…
Governor’s executive order shines spotlight on how funds are spent Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-19, which directs state agencies to disclose online detailed information about the entities who are…
Proposals Due August 12, 2022 The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2023 class project. Each year, the LC Class chooses a…
David S. Pankau has been named chairman of the board effective April 21, 2022, and Michael J. Mizeur has been named president and CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…