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…
$2.6 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million…
Signs memorialize deceased Deputies Jerry Lee Hurd, Jr. and Darral Keith Lane, Sr. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. TWO NEW MEMORIAL HIGHWAY SIGNS were erected and unveiled in Richland County…
Company hosts ribbon cutting to showcase its newest manufacturing facility Company leaders from Miwon Specialty Chemical USA, Inc. welcomed stakeholders and community allies to the grand opening and ribbon cutting…
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the retirement of South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) Director Ray Farmer after nine years of service, effective April 15, 2022. “Under the leadership of…
$34.5 million investment to create 121 new jobs Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), today announced plans to expand its…
Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $34.5 million…
Midlands Technical College is serving more dual enrollment students than ever. This growth comes as part of intentional efforts to grow the percentage of those students enrolled in career training…
Harvest Hope Food Bank invites local communities to join them during the month of April and take action to raise awareness of people facing hunger across South Carolina through their…
Trust and freedom have been key variables in Ukraine’s success thus far By Bill Connor “In warfare, morale is to material as is the ratio of three to one.” –…
Beloved children’s character comes to life in family-friendly musical. The Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) presents two shows of its production of Junie B. Jones: The Musical. Harbison Theatre at Midlands…
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that Perry Breazeale recently joined the agency as the Director of Treasury Management. During his career, Perry has served in several financial leadership roles…
Henry D. McMaster, Jr. has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as an associate in the Retail & Hospitality practice group. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Henry graduated from the…
Trinity Partners’ Rob Lapin represented Brunson Coleman Electric in their purchase of an 8,200 square foot building situated on 2.6 acres located at 1156 South Lake Drive in Lexington. Rhett…
Sage International has expanded its footprint at 103 Lachicotte Road in Lugoff, SC. The metals supplier originally signed a lease in 2021 for 45,197 square feet in the building but…
This April marks 30 years of Artista Vista, the weekend-long celebration of the Congaree Vista district’s vibrant art scene, happening April 22-24. The event continues to highlight incredible artists in…
Public beach will remain open through Labor Day Dominion Energy will open its public parks on the Irmo and Lexington sides of the Lake Murray dam for the 2022 recreation…
The Individual Income Tax due date is coming up Monday, April 18. If you have a tax bill and are worried you can’t pay, the South Carolina Department of Revenue…
Koger Center for the Arts is proud to present the third annual Live on Lincoln as the finale to Artista Vista 2022. Live on Lincoln with presenting sponsor LS3P, will…
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 10 AM – 3:30 PM, the streets of West Columbia will be filled with art, soapbox racing, and an obstacle course with thousands of…
April 6, 2022, Trinity Partners recently facilitated the investment sale of 826 Chris Drive in West Columbia. This 6,000 square foot building sold for $677,500. Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden…