The new team members will join the organization’s hunger-relief efforts across the state Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomed six interns in their summer 2022 cohort. Brittany Myers and Jaylin Madison…
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Derek W. Berry to application services director, effective July 1, 2022. Berry…
Free Summer Break Cafés open Monday-Friday, through August 12. Richland Library will host free summer break cafés at three locations from June 6 to August 12. A kick-off will event…
The City of Columbia will operate misting stations in several of the City’s parks to help guests stay cool on days when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher. Misting stations will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the following locations: Misting Stations: Granby Park, 100 Catawba St. MLK Park, 2300 Greene St. Owens Field Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel…
The City of Columbia and the Columbia Food Policy Committee created a food access GIS (geographic information system) map that lists various sites to access healthy food for their whole…
Following a public hearing held on June 14, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the 2022–23 general fund operating budget of $325,808,206. The approved budget…
Chambers USA has recognized Wyche and 11 of its attorneys in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The independent research conducted by Chambers and Partners…
Peyton Bryant, a respected commercial real estate professional with over a decade of experience in both lending and brokerage, recently joined Trinity Partners’ Columbia office as Partner and Director of…
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has hired Andrea “Andi” Rawl as the Executive Director of the SC Automotive Council. “We are pleased to welcome Andi Rawl to the SCMA…
The Cayce Police Department is excited to announce that the South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers (SCASRO) has selected two Cayce police officers as their 2022 award recipients. Additionally,…
Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton has a lot of fascinating stories to tell, having led a life of adventure and distinction serving his country. He is a retired U.S. Air Force…
MTC only S.C. technical college to win top award for design and communication The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) has recognized Midlands Technical College with its highest…
The American Heart Association, through a grant funded by TD Bank, worked with The Good Samaritan Clinic and South Carolina PASOS to implement a self-monitoring blood pressure initiative with pregnant…
Midlands Technical College is hosting a Quick Start event on Saturday, June 25. Individuals will be able to meet with an admissions counselor, submit an MTC admissions application (for free),…
Infinity Marketing, an integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won five awards in the 2022 Telly Awards competition for video production projects. “We are thrilled to be recognized by the…
Nutramax Laboratories, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplement products for people and pets, today announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $30 million investment will…
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Matthew Pollard has joined the firm as a Senior Brokerage Associate in its Columbia office. Pollard will focus on office and medical tenant representation…
Namesake trail connector honors Mullikin family patriarch By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Chotty Trail connecter, a 3.5-mile spur running from the east bank of the Wateree River through historic…
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will host 12 free teen nights for Columbia’s youth beginning Friday, June 10. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that…
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Amy Fowler has joined the company as a Marketing Assistant in the Columbia office. In her role, Fowler specializes in creating high-quality marketing materials…
By Thomas Pietras Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA. [Part 1 – Making Strategic Alliances Work: What is a Strategic Alliance?] [Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure]…
Environmentalists in Richland County, including a County employee, earned places in the spotlight at the annual conference for the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC), taking home more than…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Joseph Spate recently graduated from the 2022 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is a highly selective five-month program…
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., serving West Columbia and surrounding areas, will hold its Ladies of Distinction Tea: Centennial Edition on Sunday, June…
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment appointed five new board members in fiscal year 2022. The five new board members include: Charles “Chaz” Ellis is a realtor at The Moore Company…
With a musical lineage tied to the very essence of traditional Southern folk, down-home blues, and legendary “swamp” rock, Revisiting Creedence will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 8th annual fundraising event…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests…
As COVID-19 community levels increase across South Carolina and the rest of the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is urging residents to track community…
Features an original song written by Wilson and Jim James and interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Nick Jonas, Jakob Dylan, Gustavo Dudamel and others The principal originator of the…
Lexington County Council voted unanimously to approve the 2022 Comprehensive Plan entitled “Grow With Us: Responsibly Planning Lexington County.” The 2022 Comprehensive Plan is Lexington County’s effort to partner with…
In response to the South Carolina Budget Conference Committee’s agreement announced this morning, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Morgan released the following statement: “The South Carolina business community…
In May, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 1.0 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 8.6 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for…
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL). Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LeadGreen Energy Services Limited. LeadGreen Energy…
The Purchaser, PASSIVEINVESTING.COM, is a recognized leader in managing a growing portfolio of large, quality apartment communities, self-storage and express car wash facilities. “We are honored to assist our client in…
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recently competed in the South Carolina Trucking Association’s Truck Driving Championships and the Georgia Motor Trucking Association’s Truck…
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman today announced the allocation of $38 million in state funding to Saluda County School District to both renovate and replace antiquated existing school facilities…
Medical Partnerships Enhance Care of Animals Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is advancing the specialized care of exotic animals through medical partnerships that enhance the well-being of many species that live…
By Tom Poland Writers title works and often they fail to come up with a good one. Half Asleep In Frog Pajamas comes to mind. Sometimes a gem of…
Coker University has partnered with HopeHealth to provide healthcare leaders with integral management and leadership skills via a new training program called Seminars for Success. The signature program, started in…
By Jeff Becraft When I headed off to college back in the day, I had this imagination in my mind (all kinds of brainy things go on in there)…
Edwin Lesley, Chairman of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina, recognized First Reliance Bank’s excellent performance during their Annual Meeting on May 5, 2022. Rick Saunders, the Founder and…
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its Transportation and Community Development practices in Columbia and Greenville. Alexander Barr (pictured) has joined Stantec’s Columbia…
Nick Stomski, SIOR and Jake Nidiffer of Trinity Partners recently completed the investment sale of a 180,000 square foot industrial building located at 107 McQueen Street in West Columbia, SC.…
Matt Gamble, a Nature Adventures manager and guide, participated in a June 7 virtual roundtable hosted jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Cahaba Brewing Co. on the importance…
Brett Meredith has been named the new executive director of Prisma Health Midlands Foundation in Columbia, S.C. Meredith has more than 35 years of experience in public service, organizational management…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Ron Scott was elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Supreme Court Historical…
The South Carolina Arts Commission and the South Carolina Department of Education announce the expansion of Arts Grow SC as a permanent fixture in the state’s arts learning landscape. An…
Join Wingard’s Market Naturalist and USCG Captain Zach Steinhauser or Rick Crout for a pontoon tour of the largest purple martin roost in North America, here in Lake Murray. Zach…
LS3P is pleased to welcome student intern, Madison Dugar, for the summer in our Columbia office. Dugar is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a minor in Creative…
WHO: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Council members, the City Manager, Chamber of Commerce representatives, commercial realtors and local business leaders will gather for a press conference and business briefing regarding business-friendly…