PCT LTD signs memorandum of understanding with international energy company providing cash infusion

June 10, 2022

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…

NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM, and Bobby Balboni represented PASSIVEINVESTING.COM, LLC, in the successful acquisition

June 9, 2022

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 shines at Truck Driving Championships

June 9, 2022

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 Molly Spearman announces $38 million in infrastructure funding for Saluda County School District

June 9, 2022

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…

An inside look at the heart of gorilla health

June 9, 2022

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…

A Creek Runs Through It

June 9, 2022

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…

HopeHealth managers amplify leadership skills with Coker University’s Seminars for Success

June 9, 2022

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…

Choosing to love

June 8, 2022

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)…

First Reliance Bank receives participating partner award

June 8, 2022

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 expands Transportation and Community Development teams in South Carolina

June 8, 2022

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…

Trinity Partners announces another investment offering sold

June 8, 2022

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.…

Nature Adventures participates in EPA roundtable on the importance of clean water protections in the Southeast

June 8, 2022

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…

Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes Brett Meredith as new Executive Director

June 8, 2022

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…

Ron Scott elected to Board of SC Supreme Court Historical Society

June 8, 2022

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…

Arts Grow SC to expand, first executive director named

June 8, 2022

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…

Wingard’s Market offering boat rides to view purple martin spectacle on Lake Murray

June 8, 2022

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 welcomes summer intern Madison Dugar

June 8, 2022

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…

Columbia City Council announces business friendly initiatives

June 8, 2022

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…

Coming July 1: A final increase of the Motor Fuel User Fee

June 8, 2022

​For the sixth consecutive year, South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee—which helps support road, bridge, and infrastructure construction—increases at the pump starting July 1. Users will pay $0.02 more per…

City of Columbia announces Food Truck Fridays  

June 8, 2022

The City of Columbia has announced an exciting summer initiative that will feature delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines that can be enjoyed in our…

35 Midlands leaders graduate from the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity program as it reaches new milestone

June 8, 2022

Class participants join a network of more than 2,500 Riley Fellows across South Carolina. Thirty-five leaders from across the Midlands have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve…

Sustain SC celebrates graduation of first class of SLI fellows

June 8, 2022

Sustain SC announced the graduation of the inaugural class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. All 23 participants accepted their certificate of completion at a ceremony on June 2 on…

Finalists for the 2022 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project include high school students from across the state

June 8, 2022

A special screening and awards event will be hosted in Columbia on June 11 After a record number of entries and an exhaustive judging process, the 2022 South Carolina Young…

Schattdecor expanding operations in Lexington County

June 8, 2022

$21 million investment to create 23 new jobs Schattdecor, an international, family-owned decor printing company, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County. The company’s $21 million investment will…

Letters from Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank, donated to UofSC Anne Frank Center 

June 8, 2022

Collection establishes Anne Frank Archive on 75th anniversary of her diary The Anne Frank Center located at the University of South Carolina is now home to 100 letters and cards written…

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces recovery of almost $125,000 in Medicaid fraud

June 8, 2022

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that his Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit has recently recovered just under $125,000 in fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits from two recipients. One recipient is…

Colliers Report: New retail is necessary throughout South Carolina to meet demand

June 8, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina housing permits rose 27% from February 2022 to March 2022 indicating new residents are…

Blink Book Review #1: Only Wanna Be With You by Tim Sommer

June 7, 2022

This is the first in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell When I first started “Only Wanna Be With You,” I anticipated a bit of…

Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2022 Columbia Impact Awards

June 7, 2022

Nine Recognized for Outstanding Achievements During 8th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2022 Columbia Impact Awards, presented by…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings

June 7, 2022

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to receive an excellent response from the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a general obligation bond issuance, Moody’s…

Richland One students earn $73.8 million in scholarships, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million

June 6, 2022

Richland One’s Class of 2022 graduates earned $73.8 million in scholarship money, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million. This year, 1,389 Richland One students received their high school diplomas…

2022 South Carolina Arts Awards to be broadcast on South Carolina ETV

June 6, 2022

The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and University of South Carolina McKissick Museum are announcing an exciting first: the South Carolina Arts Awards ceremony will be broadcast on television Monday,…

City’s misting stations to operate during summer heat

June 6, 2022

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.…

Samsung over delivers in its promise to invest and hire local workers

June 6, 2022

Announcement Includes Investment Totals for Newberry Facility in Celebration of 5-Year Anniversary Newberry County facility became Samsung’s first U.S. Home Appliance Manufacturing Facility in 2017. Nearly five years since reaching…

U.S. Chamber endorses Rep. Nancy Mace for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District

June 6, 2022

Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Representative Nancy Mace (R) to represent South Carolina’s First Congressional District. The Chamber endorses pro-business candidates for federal office who…

LCK promotes Satyam Pachori to Project Manager

June 6, 2022

LCK announced the promotion of Satyam Pachori to Project Manager. Pachori joined the LCK team in 2019 and has leveraged his education and skills to provide outstanding preconstruction and project…

Medical supply manufacturer establishes major nitrile glove operation in Greenville

June 6, 2022

A packed house applauded the announcement Monday by Health Supply US, a leading government contracting and medical supply company, to establish manufacturing operations in Greenville County at the Greenville Area…

Garvin Design Group welcomes six new teammates

June 6, 2022

Garvin Design Group recently welcomed five summer interns and one new full-time architectural staff member. Clemson University School of Architecture graduate students Alexandra Masters, Nicole Coker, Edgar Alatorre, and Michael…

Charleston Heritage Federation announces new events and activities for summer 2022

June 6, 2022

Charleston’s historic sites, museums and cultural organizations that make up the Charleston Heritage Federation (CHF) announced a number of exciting activities and events for summer that bring the history of…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 20 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program

June 6, 2022

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is pleased to recognize the third cohort of 20 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January 2020,…

Power:Ed awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships

June 6, 2022

Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has awarded $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation in support of the college’s QuickJobs programs.…

Marketing Minute: Grassroots and Grasstops Advocacy

June 6, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy Who do you need in your advocacy corner? This week’s video shares how to get started when identifying your unique grasstops and…

Prime Time in the Parks Teen Program Returns June 10

June 6, 2022

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 provides…

Founders Group International offers perks, including free golf, to entice new employees

June 6, 2022

Founders Group International, one of the premier golf course ownership groups in the Southeast, is offering a litany of perks, in addition to competitive pay, to attract new employees. FGI…

Where Home Prices Are Headed in 2022

June 6, 2022

By Robert Parsley Lima One Capital   If you’ve bought a home (or tried to) in the last couple of years, you know that the market has been scalding hot,…

La’Jessica Stringfellow installed as member of ABA House of Delegates

June 6, 2022

La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named a South Carolina state bar delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. She and other new…

The International Business Brokers Association recognizes local Business Broker

June 6, 2022

The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized Columbia Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the second consecutive year for outstanding performance in 2021 as…

Terminix shares eight travel tips to protect against bed bugs this summer

June 5, 2022

Following two years of decreased travel, experts are predicting a significant bounce-back this summer. With increased travel comes a greater risk of bed bug encounters, and Terminix Service, Inc., the…

Renu Energy Solutions supports Wild Hope Farm’s journey to net zero with new solar installations

June 3, 2022

Two new solar arrays, composed of 62 panels, will increase Wild Hope Farm’s clean energy generation capacity and support their net zero energy goals Renu Energy Solutions, a locally-owned and…

“By The River” receives Communicator Award

June 2, 2022

Season 4 recognized with Award of Distinction South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that Season 4 of its weekly, 30-minute, literature-focused series, By The River, received an Award of Distinction…