Two senior chief administrators in Richland School District Two are being recognized for their work. Senior Chief Human Resources Officer, Shawn Williams, has been named the 2021-2022 South Carolina Personnel…
Samantha Williams, a fifth-grade student at Sandlapper Elementary School, was selected as the first-place winner in the 2022 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Poster Contest for the elementary school level.…
$11.6 million investment to create 73 new jobs Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc. (Palmetto Gourmet Foods), a producer of innovative, sustainable ramen noodles, today announced plans to expand its operations in Saluda…
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Dominion Energy are pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing…
Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.11 vs. $1.19 in 1Q21 Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.08 vs. $1.21 in 1Q21 Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) today reported financial results for…
Move further integrates public affairs into service offerings and expands footprint globally Chernoff Newman, acclaimed integrated communications agency in the Southeast, has hired Mark Duffy to formally establish its public…
$8.3 million investment to create 122 new jobs TIVA Building Products Corp., a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) decking company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $8.3…
Lexington County School District One Superintendent Dr. Gregory D. Little announced he has accepted a new role as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation with the South Carolina Technical…
By Tom Poland She planted the oak some sixty-eight years ago. Miss Emily was around twenty-six then. The years passed, the tree grew, and today it’s a setting Normal…
WHO: City of Columbia Departments WHAT: The City of Columbia will be hosting a career fair to promote openings within various departments. On the spot interviews will be held during the career…
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the State secured $86,543,749.93 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s…
Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, and Orangeburg Counties Included in Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms and Tornadoes on April 5-6 Following Governor Henry McMaster’s April 15 request, the U.S. Small Business…
$65.5 million investment will create 65 new jobs Symrise Pet Food, a global leader in the pet food industry, announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County by building a…
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller Government procurement cards, known as p-cards, are intended to streamline routine purchases such as for office supplies and small dollar items. Functioning like credit cards…
Joseph Berry, an attorney with Lewis Babcock law firm, shared advice on enforcing laws against perpetrators of animal cruelty with statewide law enforcement and animal control officers at a two-day…
Close out Jazz Appreciation Month in style at the Columbia Museum of Art The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series with Mimi Jones, the…
Tillman Abell, an ROTC-trained Army officer from Wofford College, took command of a platoon with the 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta on March 28, 1968, when the Tet…
The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has again been recognized as one of the best ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the nation by Newsweek. Working with data research…
The City of Cayce is thrilled to announce the food vendors for the return of their premiere Springtime event, the Soiree on State; held on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The…
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina will receive $71,283,892 from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to support transit projects across the state. This investment will…
CBRE announced that Tim Lovett has joined the Columbia Office Team. Tim will work alongside Martin Moore, Aaron Dupree, and Marie Dieckmann, specializing in office leasing and investment sales. “We…
On Saturday, April 23rd, the City of Columbia joins Keep the Midlands Beautiful for their Earth Day/Spotless Service Saturday clean-up in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood. The City of Columbia…
As swimmers and boaters begin to enjoy the warmer weather on South Carolina’s lakes and rivers, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) cautions citizens to be aware…
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, the City of Columbia will hold a City Council meeting at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201. View the City…
Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Woodley’s Garden Center, with locations in Irmo and Northeast Columbia, to B.B. Barns, Inc, based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company’s former owners,…
The South Carolina Bar is recognizing Chappell, Smith and Arden law firm, for #RaisingtheBar by working to raise funds and awareness for the Homeward Bound Pet Rescue. The firm will…
Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, has hired a group of new team members as it prepares for unprecedented growth throughout 2022. The…
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis I always look forward to recognizing and promoting the annual observance of Financial Literacy Month in April. As State Treasurer, I enjoy providing our…
Trinity Partners’ Macon Lovelace, SIOR, recently facilitated a development site sale in North Myrtle Beach. The 10.88-acre site is situated at the corner of Highway 17 South and North Myrtle…
Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Sandra Johnson, CISR, INS, SM, to Director of Operations. Johnson serves as the point…
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has named Donna L. Waites as its new president effective July 2022. Waites will take over for retiring leader, Tom Keith. “Waites is a proven leader and…
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina and LCK presented 2021 awards at the company’s annual celebration which was held at Riverbanks Zoo on…
LCK announces the addition of Scott Burriss to its Columbia team of project management professionals. Burriss brings a diverse technical background and broad management experience to his new position. His…
By Jeff Becraft The following is a poem I wrote one Poetry Night with the students. The local artist, Eboni, had sown the vision with us about what poetry should…
The days of compartmentalizing the education experience for students and their families needs to be a thing of the past. That’s the topic of discussion around the “whole child” approach…
Dominion Energy South Carolina has been recognized as one of the easiest utilities to transact business with, according to Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics advisory firm. Dominion Energy…
Chosen out of 1,300 entries, the documentary is one of 60 nominated for prestigious award Downing of a Flag, a two-hour, two-part documentary film that focuses on the history of…
SAFE Federal Credit Union selected Thomas Galloway as its new Vice President of Human Resources. “Thomas Galloway’s strong organizational leadership and team building skills will be a perfect fit for…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies: Two (2) in the…
Spectrum Internet® with Starting Speeds of 200 Mbps Now Available to More Than 200 Homes and Small Businesses Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s $5 Billion, Multiyear Rural Digital Opportunity…
The details of the ongoing partnership and the donation of E-Bikes and the use of E-technology (E- Speed Trailers, E-Cameras), by the Police Department will be held on April 14,…
First Reliance Bank announced the promotion of Michael Edens to Market President of Columbia; the relocation of Brent Mackie, Regional Executive, to the Lexington market; and the hiring of Casey…
Zach Brown has been promoted to Vice President, Director of Customer Solutions and Asset Management. He joined the bank in 2017 where he served as Vice President, Default Management and…
LS3P announced mergers with two North Carolina architecture firms: TFF Architects & Planners, LLP of Greensboro, NC and PFA Architects, P.A., of Asheville, NC. The mergers expand LS3P’s footprint in…
COLUMBIA/FLORENCE/GREENVILLE, S.C. – Turner Padget announced the additions of Charles S. Gwynne, Jr., of counsel, to the firm’s Columbia office, Christopher D. Scalzo, of counsel, to the firm’s Greenville office…
Columbia Eye Clinic, the largest medical and surgical ophthalmology practice in the Midlands, has signed a lease for 5,700 square feet at 3227 Sunset Boulevard, Suite C in West Columbia.…
Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H. 3205, Convention of the States, and issued a signing statement. “Efforts to rein in federal spending and reduce the national debt have repeatedly met…
Open call for nominations now through May 14, 2022. South Carolina Humanities is accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Awards through May 14, 2022. Established in…
Hosting three blood drives during ‘Lifesaver League’ Season The Blood Connection and the Columbia Fireflies are proud to announce a new partnership in 2022 that will encourage blood donation in…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) to raise awareness about diabetes and inform the public on ways to prevent the serious, chronic…