By Tom Poland In the late 1990s, a time that seems ancient, I touched the emperor’s hem. That is I corresponded with a writer whose words revealed a style…
More than $51 million investment to create 185 new jobs Diversified Medical Healthcare (DMH), a holding entity with several companies providing healthcare solutions for improved patient care nationwide, today announced plans…
Did you know qualifying South Carolina homeowners may be able to save money on their tax bill? If you’re remodeling, making your home more energy efficient, or paying casualty insurance,…
$66 million investment to create 280 new jobs Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced plans to construct a new distribution center in Florence County. The company’s $66…
Lisle Traywick, an attorney with Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has again been recognized by the Supreme Court of South Carolina for his extensive commitment to pro bono service…
$5.9 million investment to create 50 new jobs Bentley Pontoons, a manufacturer of high-quality affordable boats, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County. The company’s $5.9 million investment…
Beginning Tuesday, March 1, Richland County will offer residents free seeds to kick-start their home and community gardens for spring, thanks to a new partnership and a grant from Dominion…
Elliott Epps recently joined United Way of the Midlands’ community impact team as its new Director of Leadership and Capacity Building to increase capacity within local nonprofits and manage overall…
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Eden Hendrick as the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Hendrick was named acting director in September of 2021 following the…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in the purchase of 2.56 acres at US-Highway 1/East Main Street and Swartz Road in Lexington. Freddy’s…
Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon has been named the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA) 3A/2A/1A Superintendent of the Year for 2022. The award is presented annually to the…
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently named Michael Frits, General Manager of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, as its new Board Chairman. Frits succeeds…
Statues on Columbia campus to honor bravery of Anderson, Treadwell and Solomon The University of South Carolina will honor the three Black students who desegregated the school in 1963 with…
Richland County Treasurer David Adams has earned the S.C. Association of Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors’ (SCATT) highest honor. Adams was presented the L.H. “Sonny” Siau Award of Excellence at…
With the accuracy, convenience, and widespread availability of rapid at-home tests, and a significant decrease in demand for drive-through PCR testing, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control…
18 Artists to Display Their Work in The Gallery through April 15 Columbia, SC – Richland Library welcomes The Art of Being: Woman to our Main location (1431 Assembly Street)…
Fireworks, pop-culture themes and community nights bolster 2022 schedule The Columbia Fireflies today announced the details of their full promotional calendar for the 2022 season, including all theme nights and…
Construction is underway on a new 2,200 square foot Health Science Lab at Columbia International University which will house biology and chemistry lab classrooms for Fall 2022 classes. An official…
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Kicks off Annual Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Every 180 seconds, somebody in the U.S. dies of a blood cancer. And in today’s…
Colliers l South Carolina announced Thomas Beard has earned the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) designation. The SIOR designation is awarded to real estate professionals in recognition of…
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, invites residents of Richland and Lexington counties to lend their voice during On the Table — happening March 6-12. For…
Sheriff Leon Lott and Lt. Col. Kelvin Ashe receive special African gifts By W. Thomas Smith Jr. When Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Senior Deputy Thomas Browne recently returned from…
In recognition of the importance of the life sciences industry in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster has issued a proclamation recognizing February 21-25, 2022 as South Carolina Life Sciences Week…
The good times at the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet will continue with two of the most popular events on the Hammock Coast’s winter calendar – Taste of the MarshWalk and…
Palmetto State Exteriors is proud to welcome Justin Carter to the team. Justin will help drive our growth by attracting additional business, supporting our clients and providing client solutions that…
By Erinn Rowe CEO Harvest Hope Food Bank As the CEO of Harvest Hope Food Bank, I have seen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic firsthand. I have seen a…
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the recognition of its 2021 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, General Art Brown, Technical College of the Lowcountry Honors an individual who…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, several state lawmakers, and the chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission announced “the filing of two bills that will provide critical…
By Tom Poland When man abandoned it, the traffic diverted west, and the forest began to claim it. Today, sycamores, cedars, and oaks console it, and wind and water…
A $1.5 million gift from Williams, an energy infrastructure company, will enhance the University of South Carolina’s Center for Civil Rights History and Research’s ability to share South Carolina’s important…
The COVID pandemic has presented many challenges to the City of Columbia, especially in the area of customer service. Employee retention, short-handed staff, increased call volume, and a backlog of…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM represented First Reliance Bank in the leasing of 5,711 square feet of retail and office space at the 1901 Main Street office…
Serve & Connect will host its annual fundraiser, the Illuminight Gala, on March 18 at 800 Junction in downtown Columbia. The nonprofit’s signature fundraising event celebrates the organization’s mission, including…
Stomagienics, Inc., a company that provides innovative solutions for cancer survivors and others who have undergone ostomy surgery, today announced expansion of operations in Greenville County. The company’s undisclosed investment…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Tuesday in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) that an initial COVID-19 two-dose vaccine series during pregnancy can help prevent COVID-19…
CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. selects Rick Addy as their newest Financial Advisor for SAFE Federal Credit Union. A graduate of Furman University, Addy has over 20 years of experience in…
Lexington County School District One Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., announces that Jeffrey F. Caldwell, the district’s chief student services officer, plans to retire effective July 1, 2022. Of his retirement…
On Feb. 10, 2022, Congress passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. This bipartisan measure, which President Biden is expected to sign into…
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…
Farpoint Development leases industrial property in Clinton to Swedish manufacturer of infrastructure solutions in $18 million deal, bringing more than 90 new jobs to the Upstate Blue Diamond Industries, a…
By Jeff Becraft I am a professional athlete who has yet to be discovered. And I have enjoyed catching the winter Olympics at 8:00 p.m. each evening with my…
Able South Carolina (Able SC) – a nonprofit focused on empowering individuals with disabilities to live active, self-determined lives – has announced the creation of the SC Disability Vaccine Access…
Richard Kinard, longtime leader of Mashburn Construction’s Coastal Division has accepted a position on the Carolinas Association of General Contractors (CAGC) Board of Directors. The prestigious board is made up…
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. House leadership and members of the S.C. House Republican Caucus to announce an income tax cut proposal that accelerates the governor’s previous…
Event raises funds to help support cancer patients and their families This year, hundreds more will be diagnosed with childhood cancer in North and South Carolina and the need for…
SC Bar Praises Service of Members More than 300 South Carolina attorneys have been named to the 2021 South Carolina Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll, the Supreme Court of…
Company investing $19.7 million Bericap SC, LLC, a leading global plastic closure manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The company is investing $19.7 million into the…
Venture Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the funding gap between investors and entrepreneurs has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation to launch the Palmetto…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Ron Scott has been selected to participate in the Spring 2022 Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman…
Marketing Minute with Jill Wilks, NP Strategy The best way to connect with your community is by getting involved. This week’s video shares three simple steps to increase your…