Tommy’s Express Car Wash announces grand opening

February 9, 2022

Tommy’s Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the GRAND OPENING of a new express car wash facility at 4700 Devine Street in Columbia. The Grand Opening Celebration begins Thursday,…

La’Jessica Stringfellow named a star by South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division

February 8, 2022

The South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has again recognized attorney La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray, as a “Star of the Quarter.” The award is given “to…

Colliers Report: Industrial demand is unparalleled throughout South Carolina

February 8, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights An unprecedented need for industrial space throughout South Carolina is escalating speed-to-market delivery time. To secure…

BHE GT&S provides $20,000 in scholarship grants to American Association of Blacks in Energy for Virginia, South Carolina chapters

February 8, 2022

BHE GT&S, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, recently awarded $20,000 in grant funding to the Virginia and South Carolina Chapters of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE). Each…

Alesia Jerrells of Recruiting Solutions selected as 2022 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year award winner

February 8, 2022

United Way of the Midlands recently announced Alesia Jerrells, VP of Operations of Recruiting Solutions, as the recipient of the 2022 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award. “This…

Columbia Urban League Young Professionals launch 2022 Reloaded Join Week

February 8, 2022

The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC), welcomes new members with a 7 day join week celebration starting February 7-14. CULYPSC is a multi-service, non-profit agency that promotes financial stability…

Local attorney takes raising the bar to new heights

February 8, 2022

The SC Bar is featuring Columbia attorney, Kenneth Berger, of the Law Office of Kenneth Berger, for donating more than $357,000 to community programs over the past three years through…

Sweethearts give the gift of hearty food 

February 8, 2022

This February 12 & 13, a sweet gift for your sweetheart will also benefit the good works of Harvest Hope. For each pound of candy purchased on these two days,…

The South Carolina Bar Foundation honors James C. Parham, Jr. with the DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award

February 8, 2022

The South Carolina Bar Foundation has named James C. Parham, Jr., Shareholder of Wyche, P.A., the recipient of its DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award. The award recognizes a lifetime in…

World Food Championships’ Final Table event coming to Columbia, April 29-May 1

February 8, 2022

Often referred to as “The Ultimate Food Fight,” The World Food Championships’ final competition, “The Final Table” will be held at the University of South Carolina, April 30-May 1, 2022.…

S.C. Arts Commission to present four Governor’s Awards for the Arts in 2022

February 7, 2022

The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is happy to announce four recipients who are to be honored in 2022 with South Carolina’s highest award for exceptional achievement in practicing or…

DHEC spreads awareness, offers free testing for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 7, 2022

In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering free testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases…

Richland One school counselor endorses holistic approach to student support and success

February 7, 2022

Seventeen of the 19 years Dr. Julie Moss has worked as a school counselor have been in Richland One. She was first a seventh grade counselor at Hand Middle School…

Senator Scott accepting applications for summer 2022 internships

February 7, 2022

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released a video highlighting his internship opportunities and urging students to apply. Sen. Scott’s office is now accepting applications for internships in Washington, D.C., North Charleston,…

GSSM now accepting summer camp applications

February 7, 2022

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer camps: Summer STEM, CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme. Campers will be accepted on…

Congaree National Park conducting prescribed burn

February 7, 2022

Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be…

SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala

February 7, 2022

Celebrating SC Educator Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished SC Public School Graduates The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is…

South Carolina tourism reports strong recovery in 2021 at annual conference

February 7, 2022

Tourism in South Carolina saw a strong rebound in 2021, according to figures released today by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT). During his annual “State…

2022 Southeastern Film & Photo Conference begins Feb. 24

February 7, 2022

The Southeastern Film & Photo Conference is coming to Charleston, February 24–26 Photographers, YouTubers, filmmakers, TikTokers and students will want to attend this three-day conference. Hosted by ASMP South Carolina,…

J.E.B. Wilson receives McNulty Catalyst Fund for Liberty Fellowship impact project

February 7, 2022

Fifth-generation farmer J.E.B. Wilson has been named a 2022 McNulty Foundation Catalyst Fund recipient for his Liberty Fellowship impact project, SC AgriWellness. Wilson partnered with stakeholders to create the program,…

Home Works to host first annual Hammer Classic Sporting Clays Fundraiser

February 7, 2022

Thursday April 21, South Carolina nonprofit Home Works will host its First Annual Hammer Classic, a sporting clays fundraiser benefiting their mission of compassionate construction. DETAILS: Thursday April 21, 2022…

Going Into Business with your Loved One? Four Tips for Starting and Running a Successful Business Together

February 7, 2022

By Justin Hawkins, South Carolina Regional Banking Director, Wells Fargo For nearly all small business owners, business ownership is a labor of love. Yet running a business with your loved…

HDR Columbia staff presents to South Carolina lawmakers at the 2022 Engineers Day at The Capitol

February 7, 2022

On January 12, 2022, Raven Gambrell, Office Principal for HDR’s Columbia, SC office and Lee Tupper who co-leads the office’s young professional group, were invited to give remarks to the…

SouthLand Properties, Greenville-based residential rental company, launches new website

February 7, 2022

SouthLand Properties of South Carolina, LLC, a Greenville-based company that specializes in owning, managing, and leasing condominiums and duplexes in quiet, older Greenville neighborhoods, has launched a new website at…

HDR’s Columbia staff presents check to Salvation Army of the Midlands

February 4, 2022

The Columbia office of HDR presented the Salvation Army of the Midlands with a $650 dollar check to help purchase food for the Inclement Weather Center. The funds were raised…

Flock and Rally wins four 2021 IABC/SC Palmetto Awards

February 3, 2022

Flock and Rally, an integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with four 2021 Palmetto Awards for social media, corporate social responsibility, audio/visual work, and…

Senator Scott introduces bill to expand access to capital for community banks

February 3, 2022

This week, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced a bill to improve the ability of smaller community banks to meet the credit needs of the local…

College of Charleston graduate-assistant to lead World Ocean Day efforts in S.C. and beyond

February 3, 2022

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Cheyenne Cunningham, a graduate assistant at the College of Charleston, is directing Global Eco Adventures (GEA) efforts to “clean up” four designated beaches around the…

White space

February 3, 2022

By Jerry Bellune In watching a black and white movie, you want shadow and light. In a color movie, you would want vibrant colors, not all reds or whites. Without…

Equus Capital Partners, LTD. announces the sale of 373,100 SF warehouse building in Dillon County, SC

February 3, 2022

Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. (“Equus”), one of the nation’s leading developers and private real estate investment managers, announced the sale of 95 Inland Port Logistics Center, a 373,100 square foot warehouse…

Communities in Schools of South Carolina announces transformative investment to help students overcome obstacles to learning

February 3, 2022

$2.5 Million Donation from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Will Strengthen Organization’s Impact in Public Schools Across South Carolina Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) announced today that they are the…

Go Red Columbia Day is tomorrow

February 3, 2022

The City of Columbia will recognize National Wear Red Day along with the American Heart Association. Please plan to wear red on this date, to help show your support to…

City moves additional services to payment center temporarily

February 3, 2022

Due to building maintenance related to an emergency repair, public facing services that are normally provided at the City of Columbia’s building at 1136 Washington Street will temporarily move to…

Two young scientists celebrated for exceptional research

February 2, 2022

Two Spring Valley High School students are among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for…

Four schools selected to receive Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America

February 2, 2022

Four schools in Richland School District Two are 2022 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Merit Award winners. MSA is the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Sandlapper Elementary School…

Dominion Energy awards environmental stewardship grants to local nonprofits

February 2, 2022

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $350,000 to 21 South Carolina nonprofits that are working to create a cleaner, greener world and increase environmental stewardship across the…

Richland One announces Scholastic Art Southeastern Regional Award winners

February 2, 2022

Ten Richland One students received 2022 Scholastic Art Southeastern Regional Awards and two earned honorable mentions. Dreher High School senior Layla Davis and junior Leo Suggs were named Golden Key…

South Carolina ETV now streaming live on DIRECTV STREAM

February 2, 2022

‘Making It Grow,’ ‘Palmetto Scene,’ ‘This Week in South Carolina’ and more now included in DirectTV livestream South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced today that it is now live streaming on…

Career and Technical Education Month

February 2, 2022

Richland One Culinary Arts Program Provided Inspiration, Training to Personal Chef and Business Owner New York City native Jessica “Chef Pebbles” Daniel began cooking when she was very young, but…

USDA invests $63.3 million to support local businesses, create good-paying jobs and strengthen the economy in South Carolina

February 2, 2022

Investments support the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build back better in rural America United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for South Carolina Dr. Saundra Glover today announced that…

SC Philharmonic coming to Irmo Craft and Draft (Irmo)

February 2, 2022

The South Carolina Philharmonic presents the inaugural performance of its new Chamber Crawl Series on February 16, 2022, 7:30 PM at Craft and Draft (7583 St Andrews Rd, Irmo, SC 29063). The concert…

LRADAC named a Top USA Workplace for 2022

February 2, 2022

LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been named a Top USA Workplace for 2022, an honor that follows a statewide win for Top Workplace…

Micah Decker joins the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board

February 2, 2022

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is excited to announce that Micah Decker has joined the team as Vice President of Marketing. Decker has worked in the hospitality…

New video podcast series elevates the conversation around education transformation

February 2, 2022

A new video podcast series launches this week to elevate the conversation around education transformation in South Carolina. Dropping on Feb. 3, the ElevatED4SC  vodcast series focuses on moving the discussion…

The Nickelodeon Theatre starts Black History Month series – For The Culture: Reliving Black American Classics

February 2, 2022

The Nickelodeon Theatre starts a new series for Black History Month, For The Culture. For The Culture focuses on some of the most popular Black American Classics, ranging from The…

DeWees Real Estate Group represents seller in Columbia Shopping Center Transaction

February 2, 2022

DeWees Real Estate Group is proud to announce the closing of 4435 Hard Scrabble Rd in Columbia, SC. This 8,960 SF fully-leased strip mall sits along a high traffic retail…

Johnathan Hendrix, PE, to lead GMK’s design-build construction efforts

February 2, 2022

GMK Associates, Inc., announced that Mr. Johnathan E. Hendrix, PE, has joined GMK’s design-build division to manage the division’s overall construction project portfolio. Mr. Hendrix is a highly skilled and…

Molly Campolong of Robinson Gray becomes president of CREW-Midlands

February 2, 2022

Molly Campolong, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, is the new president of Commercial Real Estate Women Midlands. CREW Midlands is a networking and business development organization for commercial…

Many runners but one team

February 1, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   About 5 years ago, I stopped riding the bus down for our Leadership Weekend. One of our top alumni, Daisy, even said to me, “Becraft not…