Global Flooring manufacturer Responsive Industries establishes operations in Greenville County, S.C.

September 28, 2022

Global manufacturer of PVC flooring to invest initial $10 million, add 10 jobs to establish operations Responsive Industries, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of vinyl floorings, announced plans…

Attorney Bame joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel

September 28, 2022

South Carolina native Annie Day Bame has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. She will focus her legal practice on employment law, civil rights law, and litigation. Before joining the firm,…

BPS CPAs names Ben Lynch partner

September 28, 2022

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), announced that Ben Lynch, CPA, will be elevated to the firm’s leadership team as a partner effective January 1, 2023. He now assumes strategic…

New bus service from Columbia to 19 cities

September 27, 2022

Megabus.com, one of the largest bus companies in North America, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Southeastern Stages, a premier transportation provider in Atlanta, Georgia and the surrounding…

The Rocky Horror Show returns to Trustus Theatre

September 27, 2022

Let’s do the Time Warp again. The Rocky Horror Show returns to the Thigpen Main Stage just in time for Halloween. Running September 30th through October 29th, this spooky, sensual…

Clemson, UofSC to use $4.6 million award to help school districts across S.C. support students with emotional, behavioral needs

September 27, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Education Office of Special Education Services (OSES) in the Division of College and Career Readiness partnered with researchers at Clemson University and the University of…

Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis receives national award for youth program

September 27, 2022

American Heart Association school programs target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, honor…

The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) hires Jeremy Johnson as Community Navigator Business Consultant to assist marginalized small businesses

September 27, 2022

The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, announced the hiring of Community Navigator Business Consultant…

Turner Padget expands with addition of Zack Ohanesian and Carly Finkenstadt

September 27, 2022

Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Zack B. Ohanesian to the firm’s Columbia office and Associate Carly B. Finkenstadt to the firm’s Greenville office. Ohanesian joins the Workplace Law…

BASF hosting job fair for its Greenville and Spartanburg sites this Friday

September 27, 2022

BASF will be holding a job fair on Friday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Embassy Suites located at 670 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, South Carolina. On-site…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society names BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina as Presenting Sponsor for Columbia 2022 Light The Night event

September 27, 2022

The Georgia/South Carolina Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a global leader in the fight against cancer, has announced that BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has joined Columbia’s…

Theodore B. DuBose elected as a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel

September 27, 2022

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Theodore B. DuBose has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel. He will be formally recognized at the College’s…

The Southern Bank announces Board of Directors

September 26, 2022

Executives from The Southern Bank announced the new board of directors: Jamin M. Hujik, Scott M. Frierson, F. Andrew Mitchell, Scott Brandon, Frank J. Cole Jr., J. Preston Conner, Dean…

Shareholder Chris Adams receives certification as Circuit Court Mediator

September 26, 2022

Collins & Lacy Shareholder Chris Adams has been approved as a Circuit Court Mediator. As an approved neutral, Adams is certified for court appointment in cases utilizing alternative dispute resolution.…

Brenda Stewart Becomes Laurens County’s Second Woman in over Half a Century to Receive South Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor

September 26, 2022

Brenda Stewart, a resident of Clinton, SC and active community leader, has been awarded The Order of the Palmetto. This is the highest civilian honor that can be bestowed in…

New owner acquires Advantage Services

September 26, 2022

Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Advantage Services, a commercial janitorial company in Columbia, South Carolina, to Jodi Ballington of Busy Bee’s Cleaning Solutions, LLC. The acquisition closed on…

Attorney Lizzie Weston joins Robinson Gray law firm as an associate

September 23, 2022

Local attorney Clara Elizabeth (“Lizzie”) Weston has joined Robinson Gray as an associate. Lizzie will be working with Robinson Gray’s Business Team, which represents companies and individuals across a range…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Bailey Melvin of AC Flora High School as Educator of the Month

September 23, 2022

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Richland County School District One’s Bailey Melvin of AC Flora High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of…

Columbia Museum of Art traveling exhibition to make hometown stop

September 23, 2022

European Splendors: Highlights from the Kress Collection opens October 1 The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured fall exhibition European Splendors: Highlights from the Kress Collection, on view Saturday, October…

Rikard & Protopapas attorney elected to Pawmetto Lifeline Board of Trustees

September 23, 2022

Rikard & Protopapas attorney and CFO, Allyson Rikard, was recently elected to serve on Pawmetto Lifeline’s Board of Trustees. Pawmetto Lifeline is a no-kill animal shelter in the Midlands and…

Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Fall 2022 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants

September 22, 2022

The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded eight Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to deserving recipients in Lexington County School District One. Fall Grant awards totaled $2,000 and…

CAMS names Rhodes and Bossert Senior VPs of Community Management

September 22, 2022

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North and South Carolina’s premier community management company, has announced the promotions of Ben Rhodes, CMCA®, AMS® PCAM®, and Ronda Bossert, CMCA®, AMS® PCAM®, to…

Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors earns a 2022 Aspire Design Merit Award

September 22, 2022

Studio 2LR, Inc., an architecture and interior design firm creating impact through transformative design, recently earned a 2022 Aspire Design Merit Award for Orangeburg County Library & Conference Center. The…

The Law Office of Laura H. Huggins welcomes Jaclynn B. Goings to its team

September 22, 2022

The Law Office of Laura H. Huggins, LLC announces that Jaclynn B. Goings has joined the firm’s office located at 219 Columbia Avenue, Chapin, 29036. The firm assists clients with…

The Cliffs announces hire of General Manager Nicholas Carlson, PGA

September 22, 2022

The Cliffs announced its newest General Manager, Nicholas “Nick” Carlson, who will head operations for The Cliffs at Glassy. Nick brings with him an abundance of experience in both the…

Columbia Chamber honors David Pankau at Annual Gala

September 22, 2022

David Pankau, Chairman of the Board of Directors, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, named Columbia Chamber’s 2022 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor David Pankau at the Chamber’s…

Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship set for Lake Murray

September 22, 2022

The Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine’s Bulldog, Choo Choo, Gator and Piedmont divisions will finish out their 2022 season next month in Prosperity, South Carolina Oct. 6-8,…

NAI Columbia facilitated the lease of two suites located within the Landmark Business Park

September 22, 2022

NAI Columbia Principal Jeff Hein, SIOR, successfully executed the lease of two office suites located in the Landmark Business Park to medical tenants. The first lease is 11,608 SF located…

DDI Technology announces opening of corporate office expansion in Irmo, SC

September 22, 2022

DDI Technology,a leading electronic lien and title technology firm and a subsidiary of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces the grand…

Volvo set to invest further in South Carolina with $42 million agreement

September 22, 2022

Volvo Cars USA received initial approval earlier this week at a Greenville County Council meeting to further invest $42 million in existing South Carolina businesses that supply the company. The…

M.G.S. LLC expanding operations in Richland County

September 22, 2022

 M.G.S. LLC, a military procurement company, announced plans to expand in Richland County. The company’s $3 million investment will create 12 new jobs. Based in the United States, M.G.S. LLC…

Transitions Homeless Center unveils art exhibit featuring client artwork at CAE

September 22, 2022

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) welcomed back to the airport longtime nonprofit partner, Transitions Homeless Center. Each year, Transitions works alongside CAE to highlight the outstanding, artistic talents of its…

Turn over a new leaf – give blood this fall

September 22, 2022

Donors have chance at VIP racing experience and more as new season begins COLUMBIA/SUMTER, S.C., — On the first day of fall, the American Red Cross is asking the public…

Richland County Recreation Commission announces Tennis Center grand reopening

September 21, 2022

The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announces the RCRC Tennis Center Grand Re-Opening on Tuesday, September 27 at 10:00 AM at the Richland County Tennis Center, located at 7500 Parklane…

David Yezbak honored with Excellence Award

September 21, 2022

The Carolinas-Virginia Business Brokers Association (CVBBA), a non-profit corporation created to unite those engaged in the sale of business opportunities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, announced top honors…

A simple act of compassion can shift a person’s life

September 21, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   Last week I talked about the Heritage Trail tour of local gas stations. This week we’ll wrap up that historical experience. (Some of the names have…

VC3 completes acquisition of Accent Computer Solutions, California-based managed information technology services provider

September 21, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC. & RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – VC3, a leading managed service provider serving municipalities and businesses across North America, announced the acquisition of Accent Computer Solutions, a leading managed…

Book Event Season Is Upon Us

September 21, 2022

By Tom Poland   She asked, and I told her. “What’s the writing life like?” “It’s a sentence to solitary confinement. You work in isolation for long periods, and that’s…

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

September 21, 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…

Flock and Rally names Merritt McNeely as Chief Executive Officer

September 21, 2022

Long-time regional business leader to serve as agency’s CEO Longtime regional business leader Merritt McNeely has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of Flock and Rally, the woman-owned integrated communications…

Non-profit organization to celebrate entrepreneurial successes and demonstrations of excellence

September 21, 2022

Strategic Entrepreneur Empowerment (S.E.E.) seeks to create an environment of like-minded individuals that are willing to share from their specific knowledge base and expertise to enlighten future leaders to explore…

Charter Communications names Chris Winfrey President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1

September 21, 2022

Tom Rutledge to Serve as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board of Directors through 2023 Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President…

City Council highlights | September 20, 2022

September 21, 2022

Advanced Water Meter Infrastructure The City Council Meeting on September 20, 2022, started with an important update from Columbia Water regarding the advanced water meter infrastructure throughout the City of…

City of West Columbia Council District Three filing and election information

September 20, 2022

A Special Election for the City of West Columbia’s Council District Three seat will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Any person wishing to vote in this election must…

Attracting and Retaining Today’s Workforce

September 20, 2022

By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. As State Treasurer I’ve had the privilege of visiting many successful businesses where I’ve enjoyed meeting with the leadership teams responsible for…

Cypress Development Partners managing development of Charleston area Bojangles

September 20, 2022

Cypress Development Partners, LLC announces the development of a new Bojangles restaurant for the Charleston MSA.  The restaurant will be located on US  52 in Moncks Corner near the Foxbank…

Philip Simoneaux to chair 2023 Midlands Heart Ball

September 20, 2022

Campaign raises funds to help increase healthy life years in the Midlands The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, has…

Charleston & Foothills Amish Furniture select Brandon as agency of record

September 20, 2022

Charleston Amish Furniture and Foothills Amish Furniture, the largest Amish furniture retailer in South Carolina, has named Brandon as its agency of record. The data-driven agency will lead the company’s…

Voorhees University alum commissioned as second lieutenant

September 20, 2022

Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees University alumnus Joshua Gayle was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army on Sept. 16, during a South Carolina State University (SCSU) ceremony. Gayle graduated from Voorhees in…