Trinity Partners announces recent major transaction

May 25, 2022

Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley of Trinity Partners completed the sale-leaseback of a 14,420 square foot industrial flex building located at 700 Gracern Road in Columbia, SC. The property…

SC Thrive Encourages South Carolinians to Utilize Free Benefit Resource Service

May 25, 2022

SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit organization that helps South Carolinians navigate the complex systems of available quality of life benefits, encourages residents across the state to utilize their free services…

Ryan Causey joins Trinity Partner’s Columbia Brokerage Team

May 25, 2022

Ryan Causey, a 3-year commercial real estate veteran in Columbia, South Carolina specializing in office and industrial properties, has joined Trinity Partner’s Columbia Brokerage Team. “We are thrilled for Ryan…

SC State Parks is partnering with Coach Buddy Pough and Black Folks Camp Too to encourage more unity in the outdoors

May 24, 2022

Celebrated head football coach of the South Carolina State Bulldogs and native South Carolinian, Oliver “Buddy” Pough, wants to invite everyone to experience South Carolina State Parks. After camping in…

South Carolina Air National Guard begins full F-16 operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

May 24, 2022

Today, the South Carolina Air National Guard’s (SCANG) 169th Fighter Wing began full operations from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Their F-16 Fighting Falcon jets typically operate out of McEntire…

Hundreds of volunteers removing litter from roadways this weekend

May 24, 2022

This weekend, Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22, 2022, several hundred volunteers will be removing litter from roads throughout Lexington and Richland counties and on streets in the City…

Dominium hosted groundbreaking ceremony for Haven at Congaree Pointe

May 24, 2022

Construction will soon begin on the developer’s first new affordable housing development in South Carolina Dominium, a leading affordable housing owner, developer and manager, celebrated the groundbreaking of Haven at…

LWV of Columbia area provides voter education tool VOTE411

May 24, 2022

Ahead of the South Carolina primary elections on June 14, 2022, the League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for…

Tools for Thriving: Workshop highlights resource to help shape communities

May 24, 2022

An upcoming workshop will introduce Richland County residents to a resource for creating better communities. As part of the relaunch of its SPEED (Sustainability, Planning, Education, Engagement, Development) program, the…

Speculative building positions County for further development

May 24, 2022

St. Louis-based developer to construct 350,000-square-foot facility at Pineview Industrial Park Summit Real Estate Group plans to invest $28.6 million toward development of a 350,000-square-foot speculative building in Richland County’s Pineview…

Applications open for Richland County boards, committees

May 24, 2022

Richland County Council is accepting applications for openings on more than a dozen volunteer boards. Currently, 18 Richland County boards, commissions, committees and advisory councils have at least one vacancy.…

9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina 501(c)(3) partners with Flight Deck Restaurant to support local heroes

May 24, 2022

The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina announced a new initiative with Flight Deck Restaurant in Lexington. The initiative is designed to offer Flight Deck patrons the opportunity to support…

Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as Transplace 2021 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year

May 24, 2022

Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized as the Transplace 2021 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year. Transplace, an Uber Freight company…

S.C. State Fair names 2022 scholarship recipients

May 24, 2022

The South Carolina State Fair has named its Ride of Your Life Scholarship recipients for 2022. The S. C. State Fair annually awards 50 scholarships to South Carolina high school students…

New Legacy of Courage podcast explores the pivotal role South Carolina played in the Civil Rights Movement

May 23, 2022

Discover South Carolina, the WeGOJA Foundation, and the US Civil Rights Trail have released a podcast series highlighting significant moments in South Carolina history that helped shape the national Civil…

2022 law clerks join Collins & Lacy

May 23, 2022

Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the hiring of three law school clerks for the summer. Caitlin Costner Originally from Anderson, SC, Caitlin Costner is a rising 2L at the University…

DHEC supports CDC recommendation on COVID-19 boosters for ages 5-11

May 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday, May 19 it is recommending COVID-19 booster shots for ages 5-11 at least five months after their initial vaccine series.…

Graham submits funding requests for South Carolina Energy & Water projects

May 23, 2022

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Energy and Water projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee, on…

The ART of Real Estate welcomes Lexi Nick as Associate Agent

May 23, 2022

The ART of Real Estate is pleased to announce that Lexi Nick has joined their Lake Murray Studio as an associate agent. Before obtaining her real estate license, she and…

Hall of Famers honor martial artists from around the U.S.

May 23, 2022

Approximately 200 attend annual reunion at locally famous karate school By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Top tournament fighters from around the nation gathered at Genova Family Karate in Elgin, South…

Riverbanks is paving the way for a Bridge to the Wild

May 20, 2022

Zoo Seeks Support from Both Lexington and Richland Counties Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is seeking funding from both Lexington and Richland Counties to build a Bridge to the Wild. The $80…

LS3P’s Columbia office recognizes outstanding team members

May 20, 2022

LS3P congratulates three Columbia team members who were recently recognized for exemplary efforts. These recognitions were announced at LS3P’s annual meeting on May 5, held each year in May to…

Weyerhaeuser completes acquisition of timberlands in North and South Carolina

May 20, 2022

Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) announced the completion of its acquisition of 80,800 acres of high-quality timberlands in North and South Carolina from a fund managed by Campbell Global for approximately…

SC SBDC hires David Dougherty as Community Navigator Program Business Consultant

May 19, 2022

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

Bean selected as Communications Director

May 19, 2022

At its meeting Tuesday night, the Kershaw County School Board named Becky Bean as the new Communications Director for the Kershaw County School District (KCSD). Bean has led the communications…

City of Columbia to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and testing at city parks

May 19, 2022

The City of Columbia is partnering with SC DHEC to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at city operated parks around Columbia. SC DHEC will be handing out self-administering tests kits…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards 95 grants totaling $1.5 Million

May 19, 2022

Over 15 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the…

District promotes Keisler to Pelion Middle principal

May 19, 2022

On May 17, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jessica L. Keisler to principal of Pelion Middle School. A 16-year, award-winning educator,…

Lexington District One names Keller principal of Forts Pond Elementary

May 19, 2022

On May 17, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Travis T. Keller as the new principal of Forts Pond Elementary School,…

Town of Chapin and the Chapin American Legion Post 193 host Memorial Day ceremony

May 19, 2022

Town of Chapin Mayor Al Koon announced that the Town of Chapin along with the Chapin American Legion Post 193 will jointly host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May…

William B. Dukes reappointed to South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission

May 19, 2022

William B. Dukes, of Chapin, has been appointed to another term on the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission representing the 2nd Congressional District. Dukes, owner of Blue Marlin…

The Friends of African American Art & Culture celebrates first-ever art acquisition

May 19, 2022

Honor a major milestone at FAAAC presents Modern Rhythms on June 2 CMA affinity group the Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) announces their first-ever art acquisition — Oliver Lee…

Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure

May 19, 2022

By Thomas Pietras  Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA.   This is part two of our series where we explore the key components of successful strategic alliances. In this article, we’ll…

LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding operations in Richland County

May 19, 2022

$5 million investment will create 51 new jobs LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The…

Trinity Partners facilitates industrial lease in Greenville County

May 19, 2022

Trinity Partners recently facilitated the lease of 535 John Ross Court in Greenville County to Ansco & Associates, LLC. The newly constructed facility consists of 10,000 square feet and will…

Highest Morningstar Rating for WI Fidelis 10-year risk-adjusted performance

May 18, 2022

Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 112 Mid-Cap Blend products as of March 31, 2022. Only the…

The ART of Real Estate welcomes Steely Walker as Executive Coordinator

May 18, 2022

The ART of Real Estate announced that Steely Walker has joined the team as their new Executive Coordinator. Steely moved to Columbia from Atlanta, GA in 2012 to attend the…

City leaders seeking information to get youth positively activated this summer

May 18, 2022

The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. The Youth Services Guide will also include information about the City of…

SC Whitmore School named National Beta School of Merit

May 18, 2022

SC Whitmore School (SCWS), a Columbia based virtual charter public high school and member school of the SC Public Charter School District, is proud to announce that SC Whitmore School…

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces South Carolina State Grand Jury investigation results in drug indictments against multiple defendants associated with Mexican cartels 

May 18, 2022

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the South Carolina State Grand Jury has issued indictments in the drug trafficking case known as “Los Banditos”.   The indictments currently…

1st Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative to Celebrate National Bicycle Safety Month

May 18, 2022

The Columbia Police Department Foundation and the Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation have partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors to hold the inaugural Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative and…

E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County

May 18, 2022

$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…

Colliers Report: Multifamily market will stabilize this year

May 18, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights As apartment prices continue to increase quarter-over-quarter and single-family home deliveries rise, many renters are choosing to…

Revs. Joe & Janis English

May 18, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   Many times I will half-jokingly say to someone, “You are one of my mentors.” There is more truth to this statement than not because I am…

A New Broom Sweeps Clean

May 18, 2022

By Tom Poland   “A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.” Mom pulled out this old saw when a new preacher attempted wholesale change or…

MBM Partner, Stanley L. Myers, named as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers

May 18, 2022

Stanley L. Myers, Partner at Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), has become a Fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. Myers law practice focuses on personal injury, workers’ compensation,…

Sharonview Federal Credit Union selects Upstart for Personal Lending

May 18, 2022

INDIAN LAND, SC – Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a top credit union serving over 100,000 members in the Carolinas and nationwide, today announced it has partnered with Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST),…

S.C. non-profit to lead beach clean-ups along four coastlines on World Ocean Day

May 18, 2022

Two South Carolina beaches, one Hawaiian beach, one beach in the Galapagos to be cleared of debris next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a Midlands-based…

Appalachian Development Corporation hires Michael Smith as Vice President

May 18, 2022

Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) welcomes Michael Smith as their new Vice President. He will be working with banks, lenders, credit unions, and small businesses throughout South Carolina providing the SBA…

Ce Scott-Fitts promoted to deputy director

May 17, 2022

The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing the promotion of Ce Scott-Fitts, previously artist development director, to its executive leadership team as deputy director. The Detroit native joined the SCAC…