Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes experienced Family Law Team, expands services for clients

August 24, 2020

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Reid T. Sherard, Shareholder, and Ian G. Conits, Associate, have joined the firm. With the addition of Reid and Ian, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has expanded…

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Brooks Owings of Wilson Kibler facilitates purchase of Hampton House for $2.1 million

August 24, 2020

Brooks Owings, a senior associate and multifamily specialist at Wilson Kibler, recently represented a Charlotte-based investment group in the $2.1 million acquisition of Hampton House on the University of South…

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SC State Fair is Giving Back – October 20-21

August 24, 2020

In an effort to give back to the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair…

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Four Morton & Gettys attorneys receive recognition from ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2021

August 21, 2020

In its 2021 edition, The Best Lawyers in America® has once again named John Gettys and Josh Vann in the practice area of Real Estate Law, and Joe Raad in…

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18 Robinson Gray lawyers named to Best Lawyers; two listed as Ones to Watch

August 21, 2020

Eighteen Robinson Gray attorneys have been named to the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Two additional attorneys were named to the inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch…

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Three Robinson Gray members named Lawyers of the Year for 2021 by Best Lawyers

August 21, 2020

Three Robinson Gray members were named “Lawyer of the Year” for 2021 in their respective practice areas in Columbia by The Best Lawyers in America©. All three were among the…

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Four Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in new ‘Best Lawyers’ publications

August 21, 2020

Four Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys are included in the just-released 2021 editions of “Best Lawyers in America” publications. They earned honors across nine practice areas, and all were recognized…

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Gov. Henry McMaster requests that DHEC promptly issue guidance to allow visitation in nursing homes and assisted living facilities

August 21, 2020

Governor Henry McMaster today requested, via letter to Chairman Mark Elam, that the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), “promptly issue up-to-date visitation guidelines providing all direction and information…

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Office of Regulatory Staff approves $26.1 million in infrastructure expansion

August 21, 2020

As part of the broadband infrastructure component of Act 142 authorized by the South Carolina General Assembly and signed by the Governor on June 25, 2020, the South Carolina Office…

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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America

August 20, 2020

Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan, J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, and Curtis W. Dowling have been selected for inclusion in the 27th…

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Senior Resources to celebrate local seniors in honor of National Senior Citizens Day

August 20, 2020

National Senior Citizens Day will be celebrated nationwide on Friday, August 21. At Senior Resources we will recognize the gifts that seniors bring our community by showering them with notes…

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recognize City Year

August 20, 2020

City Year is being featured in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s annual “Back to School” campaign as one of three grantees – all of which are AmeriCorps programs –…

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Richland Library announces encore viewing of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi program

August 20, 2020

Due to the community’s overwhelming interest surrounding Let’s Talk Race: A Conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Richland Library is excited to offer an encore viewing of the online program…

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South Carolina joins national online exchange to expand access to personal protective equipment

August 20, 2020

The spring 2020 collaboration between SCMEP, the SC Hospital Association, the SC Department of Commerce and SCBIO which launched the online South Carolina Emergency Supply Collaborative portal to provide critical…

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ERG Payroll & HR announces Amanda Volz has been promoted to Senior HR Business Partner

August 20, 2020

Amanda Volz started with ERG Payroll & HR as a Project Coordinator in 2016. This is her second promotion since joining the company. Amanda is responsible for the human resources…

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Sheriff Lott and world-champion martial artist team-up to stop bullying

August 20, 2020

How a children’s book helped launch a department-wide initiative where deputies will read to students online beginning in September By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and…

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Bill Hall, Founder of Halls Chophouse, passes on

August 20, 2020

We were sad to hear of the passing of Bill Hall on August 19th. He was a titan of the restaurant industry and we appreciate the role his restaurants play…

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G. Murrell Smith, Jr. and Jonathan M. Robinson of Smith Robinson Law Firm selected to 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America®

August 20, 2020

Smith Robinson Holler DuBose and Morgan, LLC, announced that attorneys G. Murrell Smith, Jr. and Jonathan M. Robinson have been selected to the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America®.…

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Moseley Marcinak Law Group Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2021

August 20, 2020

Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, announced that four attorneys in the firm have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021. Attorneys recognized in…

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Three GaffneyLewis LLC partners named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2021

August 20, 2020

  GaffneyLewis LLC announced that partners Amy L. Gaffney, Regina Hollins Lewis, and Randi Lynn Roberts have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Recognition by…

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30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers

August 20, 2020

Statewide, 77 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. COLUMBIA, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide,…

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Lewis Babcock L.L.P. founding partner named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2021

August 20, 2020

Lewis Babcock, L.L.P. announced that founding partner, Keith Babcock, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021. Babcock was recognized in two areas:…

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What’s new at the zoo? Riverbanks’ southern white rhinoceros

August 19, 2020

Visit the Zoo and Help Secure a Future for this Species at Risk Members and guests visiting Riverbanks Zoo and Garden can now catch a glimpse of the Zoo’s newest…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces two nominees to serve on S.C. Department of Transportation Commission

August 19, 2020

Governor Henry McMaster announced two nominees to serve on the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission. Nancy Whitworth of Greenville will serve in an at-large seat left vacant when former…

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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Matthew P. Mazzola, DO

August 19, 2020

Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Matthew P. Mazzola, DO, to the hospital’s network of care. Dr. Mazzola joins the board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners at The Columbia Medical…

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First Community names Chief Mortgage Banking Officer

August 19, 2020

First Community Bank announced that Narin Seera has joined the bank as Chief Mortgage Banking Officer. In his new role, Mr. Seera will be responsible for leading First Community’s mortgage…

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Loctek establishing operations in Clarendon County

August 19, 2020

$5 Million Investment Will Create 10 New Jobs Loctek, a manufacturer of ergonomic solution products, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is…

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Spark change, lead an On the Table community conversation Oct. 4-10 with Central Carolina Community Foundation

August 19, 2020

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, invites Richland and Lexington County residents to join a community-focused, conversation-based initiative by hosting a virtual or socially distanced gathering during…

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Wilson Kibler’s George McCutchen recognized for representing top 3 industrial leases in Columbia during Q2

August 19, 2020

Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbia since 1987, announced today George McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR, a principal in the firm, has been recognized by CoStar Group…

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JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. and Global Trade Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County

August 19, 2020

JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. (JIDA), a global enterprise that specializes in intelligent material handling, and its third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary Global Trade Logistics (GTL), today announced plans to establish operations…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces two nominees to serve on S.C. Department of Transportation Commission

August 19, 2020

Governor Henry McMaster today announced two nominees to serve on the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission. Nancy Whitworth of Greenville will serve in an at-large seat left vacant when…

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YWCA Greater Charleston’s What Women Bring event goes virtual, opens for registration

August 19, 2020

In May 2018, YWCA Greater Charleston put on its first annual What Women Bring event celebrating women in business, community, and culture across South Carolina. The inaugural event, an awards…

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Realtors report sales and price increases, slim inventory

August 19, 2020

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its July 2020 statewide real estate market data. The reports show prices continued to increase in every region across the state at an average…

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Providence Home celebrates new dormitory on N. Main St. with dedication August 25th

August 19, 2020

Providence Home, a transitional ministry for men, is expanding with a new dormitory at 3421 N. Main Street. The 2-story brick building is not only a beautiful addition to an…

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Congaree National Park receives Women in Parks grant from the National Park Foundation

August 18, 2020

The National Park Foundation (NPF) announced more than 20 inaugural grants through its Women in Parks initiative, a program commemorating the centennial of the 19th amendment (which prohibited states from…

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Abacus Planning Group named to Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers

August 18, 2020

Abacus Planning Group announced it has been named, once again, to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms…

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UofSC to begin saliva-based COVID-19 testing for campus community

August 18, 2020

The University of South Carolina will start offering a new and free COVID-19 saliva-based test to all students, faculty and staff on the Columbia campus beginning Wednesday (Aug. 19). The…

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Employer Summit to close disability employment gap

August 18, 2020

South Carolina businesses and human resource professionals will be gathering online in October to learn how to close the disability employment gap and build a disability-inclusive workforce. The Employer Summit,…

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Richland Library features award-winning guitarist during evening arts program – August 21

August 18, 2020

In partnership with the 2020 Southern Guitar Festival and Competition, join Richland Library for Evening Arts: Austin Wahl from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, August 21 on the Facebook Page.…

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Agencies launch statewide, Spanish-language mental health & addiction support line

August 18, 2020

Expanding the SC-HOPES support line initiative, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services have added a dedicated, toll-free…

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Original Six Foundation announces new programming across the state

August 18, 2020

Partnership with Bojangles, the Carolina Panthers, and the Longleaf Fund Focuses on Early Childhood Literacy The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced it will assume leadership of the My First…

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Sweetgrass Inn to open at Wild Dunes Resort in spring 2021

August 18, 2020

Lowe, the developer behind Isle of Palms’ Wild Dunes Resort and The Cooper in downtown Charleston, formally announced the name and details of the newest hotel currently under construction at…

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KRA Operations, LLC establishing operations in Newberry County

August 18, 2020

$11.5 Million Investment to Create 57 New Jobs KRA Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of South Korean-based Kirin Precision Co., Ltd, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Newberry County. The…

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More SC residents now have access to SC Thrive’s rent assistance program

August 18, 2020

SC Thrive offers immediate relief for South Carolina residents still struggling to pay rent during the Coronavirus pandemic. The organization is now accepting Rental Assistance Program applications from households that previously…

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Top SC business executives share secrets to successfully weathering COVID-19 in August 25 webinar

August 18, 2020

Top executives from five of the Palmetto State’s leading life sciences organizations will share how they have found opportunity by pivoting, product adjustment, service expansion and partnering to overcome the…

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Tax tips for emergency preparedness: securing your tax records

August 18, 2020

With the height of South Carolina’s hurricane season approaching, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) offers tips to help you keep your tax records safe in the event of…

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Leading MTC professor recognized by national group

August 18, 2020

Dr. Rob Gilmer wins southern regional award from community college association Midlands Technical College (MTC) professor Dr. Robert Gilmer has earned the 2020 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern…

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KRJ Consulting ranks No. 546 on the 2020 Inc. 5000

August 18, 2020

Three-Year Revenue Growth of 847.85 Percent Inc. magazine revealed that KRJ Consulting, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is No. 546 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of…

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Councilman Manning to host virtual update on sidewalk project – August 27

August 18, 2020

Richland County Councilman Jim Manning will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, Aug. 27 on the Kneece Road sidewalk project in the Woodfield community near Decker Boulevard. The sidewalk project, running about…

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Colliers International’s Mary Winter Teaster and Tripp Bradley identify Green’s Discount Beverages next home in Columbia

August 18, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Tripp Bradley represented the tenant, Garners Ferry Beverage LLC, the owner of Green’s Discount Beverages, in the leasing of ±17,500 square…

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