Keep the Midlands Beautiful kicking off 2022 ‘Great American Cleanup’

March 1, 2022

Columbia-area nonprofit Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) will celebrate the beginning of the 2022 Great American Cleanup by hosting a volunteer litter pickup of Boiling Springs Road on Saturday, March…

State Museum celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 16 this April

March 1, 2022

Explore SC astronaut Charles Duke’s moonwalk with new exhibition & more. This April, the South Carolina State Museum will celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke’s historic…

City announces appointment for City Council members to committees, task forces and commissions

March 1, 2022

Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and Columbia City Council members have been appointed to various committees, tasks forces and commissions and external boards. The following is a list of recent appointments:…

10th annual STEP Ahead Awards recognize women for excellence in manufacturing

March 1, 2022

The Manufacturing Institute Will Honor Carrie Royal, Chemical Process Area Leader at Fiber Industries The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will…

Trinity Partners represents long-term tenant at the Capitol Center Building

March 1, 2022

Bruce Harper, Managing Partner at Trinity Partners recently represented GMK Associates, Inc., in the long-term renewal of their firm’s 20,000 SF + headquarters office located on the 21st floor of…

SCRA’s new members and grant funding

March 1, 2022

Apex Orthopedic Technologies, Bottle Titan, Checkeeper, and Clear Water Care Coordination were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. Checkeeper, Clear Water Care Coordination, and Rainwalk Technology received…

Bryana Mistretta named Greenville Area Development Corporation Research & Marketing Manager

March 1, 2022

The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has named Bryana Mistretta as the economic development organization’s new Research & Marketing Manager. In her new role, Ms. Mistretta will manage the GADC’s…

First Community Bank expands to Rock Hill, South Carolina region with team of veteran local bankers

March 1, 2022

First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding to York County, South Carolina with the intent to open a loan production office in Rock Hill. Catherine H. Faircloth,…

Colliers Report: Preference for brick-and-mortar shopping heightens Columbia retail activity

March 1, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Brick-and-mortar shops are gaining momentum due to a preference to test or try-on items in a physical…

Colliers| South Carolina represents Blue Diamond in the leasing of 190,192-square-foot building in Clinton, SC

March 1, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage teams in Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg represented Blue Diamond Industries in the leasing of a 190,192-square-foot industrial building at 877 Torrington Road in Clinton, SC.…

Flock and Rally announces the hiring of three new communications strategists

March 1, 2022

Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announces the hiring of three new communication strategists, Judy Shriner, Larkin Belton and Emily Correll, to…

Purple Haze: A Conservation Film set to debut at Lexington Amphitheater

March 1, 2022

Naturalist Zach Steinhauser Unveils Film on Global Journey Following Purple Martins Zach Steinhauser will debut his long-awaited documentary on one of the many wonders of the Lake Murray and Lexington…

Golf Tourism Solutions prepares to host Team Ontario in preparation for Can-Am Junior Team Matches

March 1, 2022

In preparation for the annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches, an event sponsored by the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, Golf Tourism Solutions will be hosting Team Ontario at its training…

DHEC gradually closing its COVID-19 testing sites beginning today

March 1, 2022

Beginning today, March 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will begin scaling back the number of agency-managed vendor COVID-19 testing sites across the state. The…

Disability Advocacy Day March 2 at State House

March 1, 2022

The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) will be celebrating their 33rd Annual Disability Advocacy Day event on Wednesday, March 2 at the South Carolina State House (North grounds).…

Join Historic Columbia for “Celebrating 60” community day

February 28, 2022

Spring forward at this March 13th event to celebrate Historic Columbia’s 60th anniversary and the opening of the new Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center  Join Historic Columbia for “Celebrating 60,” a community event…

Carolina Business Equipment protects customers from data breaches and cyberthreats with password management

February 28, 2022

Leading MTSP Shares Most Common Cause of Cyberattacks and How to Secure Any Organization Carolina Business Equipment, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting customers from the…

DESA, Inc. named as “spoke” organization in SBA Community Navigator Program for South Carolina

February 28, 2022

DESA, Inc. has been named to serve as one of eight participating “spoke” organizations in South Carolina for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP). South…

City announces rental permit renewal amnesty period

February 28, 2022

In an effort to gain compliance, the City is offering a one-time Amnesty on the late penalties charged for expired rental permits over the next 15 days, beginning on March…

Nickelodeon suspends screenings

February 28, 2022

In an effort to fulfill its long-term mission more effectively, the Nickelodeon will be temporarily suspending public screenings as of March 1, 2022. Theatre operations will resume as soon as…

Colliers Report: Preference for brick-and-mortar shopping heightens retail activity

February 28, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Brick-and-mortar shops are gaining momentum due to a preference to test or try-on items in a…

Chad Hannon promoted to Greer Market President for Owens Insurance Agency

February 28, 2022

Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Chad Hannon, CLCS, to Market President for the agency’s home office in Greer. In…

McCrory Construction promotes Drew Jefferies to Project Manager

February 28, 2022

McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Drew Jefferies to Project Manager. Nearing a decade spent with the company, Jefferies has served in various project management roles – helping to guide…

Does Medicare cover Home Health Care? The answer is “it depends.”

February 28, 2022

By Molly Thomas, FPQP® The answer to this question is truly “it depends.” Medicare draws a line in the important distinction between medically necessary home health care and personal care…

Central Carolina Community Foundation awards Catalyst Award to Killingsworth Home

February 28, 2022

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded the 2021-2022 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award to Killingsworth Home for its commitment to helping women emerging from…

Free community event coming to Leo’s Landing, Saluda Shoals Park

February 27, 2022

Children of all abilities are invited to attend a free event at Leo’s Landing, an inclusive playground at Saluda Shoals Park, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 19.…

Dr. Jabari Bodrick named Director of Education & Resiliency for United Way of the Midlands

February 25, 2022

United Way of the Midlands welcomes Jabari Bodrick, Ph.D. as Director of Education & Resiliency to develop and implement strategies that advance United Way’s community goals for education and youth…

Experience Columbia SC wins three Addy awards SC

February 25, 2022

Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) took home three Silver ADDY Awards at The American Advertising Awards held Saturday, Feb. 19. ECSC won awards in the brochure category for its Reconstruction Trail…

Civil rights attorney Stuart Andrews joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel

February 25, 2022

A civil rights attorney with decades of experience in fighting for systemic change, Stuart Andrews has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Andrews has been a member of the legal team…

Keep the Midlands Beautiful shoe drive fundraiser raises money to support litter prevention

February 24, 2022

Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser begins March 1, 2022 and will continue through May 31, 2022. The shoe drive helps KMB to raise funds to support…

NFIB statement on today’s House vote on South Carolina’s income tax rates 

February 23, 2022

NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer released the following statement today in response to the House’s unanimous approval of H. 4480, legislation that would reduce state income taxes for individuals and most…

South Carolina Public Radio show ‘On the Keys’ hits milestone

February 23, 2022

Local music series celebrates 500th episode South Carolina Public Radio series, On the Keys, is tuned to celebrate its 500th episode on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 8 p.m. David…

Apply now for the City of Columbia Walk Bike Ambassador Program

February 23, 2022

Do you see walking and biking as important to our community, and want to learn about the health and economic benefits? Have you ever wanted to know how a new…

Richland One to hold 2022 Spring In-Person Teacher Job Fair, April 2

February 23, 2022

Richland One will hold its annual Spring In-Person Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. until noon at W.J. Keenan High School, 361 Pisgah Road, Columbia. This…

Fireflies individual game tickets on sale February 24 

February 23, 2022

Food trucks, rewards given to fans who purchase tickets at Segra Park  The Columbia Fireflies announced last week that Individual tickets for all Fireflies 2022 regular season home games, including…

Deerfield Elementary Principal Janet Malone announces retirement

February 23, 2022

Culminating a 46-year career in education, Deerfield Elementary School Principal Janet (Jan) H. Malone announces her retirement at the end of the 2021–22 school year. Malone has led DES since…

State agencies and local officials issue joint statement about displaced residents of a Cayce Adult Residential Care Facility

February 23, 2022

The S.C. Department of Social Services (DSS), S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), S.C. Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), S.C. Department on Aging (SCDOA), and Cayce…

DHEC issues updated schools and childcare centers guidance for managing COVID-19 as an endemic 

February 23, 2022

As the impact of COVID-19 continues to decline, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today provided guidance to schools and childcare centers to help transition from Test…

Richland Library partners with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District to bring Seed Sanctuary to Eastover

February 23, 2022

Eastover Residents can Access Free Seeds at Richland Library Eastover Richland Library Eastover (608 Main St., Eastover) welcomes a Seed Sanctuary in partnership with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation…

Energy assistance options available for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers

February 23, 2022

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dominion Energy’s EnergyShare program help customers in need Dominion Energy is joining utilities nationwide in raising awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance…

Cayce United Methodist Church to host community Food Truck Rodeo in March

February 23, 2022

Cayce United Methodist Church (CUMC) will host its first ever Food Truck Rodeo from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 1600 12th Street, Cayce, SC 29033. The…

Fireflies 2022 season not affected by MLB lockout 

February 23, 2022

Fireflies Season Kicks-Off on April 8 at Segra Park  Amid the current lockout between Major League Baseball owners and the Major League Players Association, the Columbia Fireflies today confirmed that…

Veterinarians around the state encouraged to offer low-cost rabies vaccination clinics; join DHEC in promoting rabies awareness

February 23, 2022

Each spring, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages pet owners to take their pets to a veterinarian for routine care and vaccinations. To help make…

Buy a Sub: Send Team South Carolina athletes to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games 

February 23, 2022

Jersey Mike’s 12th Annual “Month of Giving” Celebrates Special Olympics Athletes Nationwide  The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with 74 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout South Carolina for its 12th Annual March “Month of…

Lucy Dinkins named shareholder of Wyche, P.A.

February 23, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC – Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Lucy Dinkins has been named a shareholder of the firm. “Lucy is a skilled…

Cayce’s newest Councilman awarded McLaughlin Scholarship

February 23, 2022

Cayce City Councilman, Hunter Sox, has been awarded the McLaughlin Scholarship to attend the Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) in Oklahoma City in March. The McLaughlin Scholarship Fund is named…

South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces 2022 Stars of the industry winners and runners up

February 23, 2022

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The Stars of…

Crystal Baker promoted to Research Manager of Colliers | South Carolina

February 23, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Crystal Baker has been promoted to Research Manager, working with the firm’s offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg. In her role, Baker is…

LS3P creates “Design In-Kind” initiative for pro bono design

February 23, 2022

LS3P announced the creation of a new firmwide pro bono design initiative, Design In-Kind. Since its founding, the firm has been committed to pro bono work for a broad range…

The Art of Communication

February 23, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   This week I had to go to the doctor to get my left ear checked out. After I had signed in, the nurse walks me to…