Charleston-based health innovation company KOR Medical –which produces unique cannabinoid products designed to support physical and mental wellness through expert engineering coupled with an individualized approach — launches its initial consumer product…
Even after a 30-0 loss to Clemson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. IN THE WAKE of Saturday night’s 30-0 shutout loss at the hands of our archrival Clemson Tigers, a…
Chief Terrence Green is announcing to the Town of Lexington community that our annual Toys for Tots “Fill the MRAP” campaign has begun and will continue through December 14, 2021,…
Heading into the holiday season, Turner Padget is pleased to share that all of their offices participated in Habitat for Humanity builds throughout the month of November. These projects rounded…
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) has been named an “Angel” by the South Carolina Secretary of State in 2021. The Angel designation is given to selected charities that were…
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment Board of Directors and team invites the community to join them at Moltó Vino, Devine Street’s new self-pour wine bar, for their Giving Tuesday celebration…
$1 million investment will create 37 new jobs RL Solutions, LLC (RL Solutions), a logistics and transportation company, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $1 million investment…
McCrory Construction recently completed the construction phase for an $80 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina, for Pregis’ Performance Flexible operations. The company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality…
The Endless Opportunities information sessions will take place December 5-7, 2021, and feature representatives from all three Governor’s Schools. The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), SC Governor’s…
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) announced a $1.5 million partnership to address the continuing academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Columbia Retail Market Highlights According to the 2020 Census, the Columbia metropolitan statistical area (MSA) population has grown from 767,598 in…
Money funds scholarships for military members, veterans and their families. Active-duty service members, veterans, and their families will benefit from $75,000 in scholarship funding raised at the 2021 Midlands Technical…
Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of 25-year employee Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration. In…
On November 18th, GrowCo hosted the Sixth Annual Growth Summit at the Pastides Alumni Center right here in Columbia, South Carolina. The event featured some incredible speakers (Chris Heivly, the…
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that attorney Ellis Forest has joined the firm in their upstate real estate division in Greenville, SC. Originally from Mount Airy, NC, Ellis has been a practicing…
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s hospitality…
Grab a Bag South Carolina (GABSC) is a statewide litter pickup challenge inspired by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette’s own experience picking up in her home community. It encourages South Carolinians…
Turner Padget announced that Columbia-based Shareholder Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. The annual guide recognizes the nation’s top talent in…
Event to raise money in support of Army-honoring park and visitor venues on Fort Jackson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The GATEWAY TO THE ARMY ASSOCIATION – a non-profit organization…
Jean Cecil Frick, Vice President of NP Strategy, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber announced the 2021-2022 Board of Directors with the addition of sixteen new…
Hood Construction proudly announces reaching the rare milestone of 2.5 million hours worked without a lost time incident. This incredible milestone is not commonly reached among firms of Hood’s size,…
Honorees will be recognized on January 18, 2022, in Columbia at the Riley Institute at Furman’s OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that…
Senior Resources received a $7,500 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina to support the continuation of nutritional services, wellness programs, and other programming that enable seniors…
Kathy Schwarting, CEO of Palmetto Care Connections in Bamberg, SC, and a champion for rural healthcare and broadband access, has been named South Carolina’s 2021 Community Star. The Community Star…
RICHMOND, BC & FORT MILL, SC -Paper Excellence B.V. and Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) jointly announced that they have received Canadian Competition Act approval for their business combination…
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, can be used at any level of any organization to evaluate success toward specified goals. …
“Arts Grow SC” is the name of the three-year, $20 million partnership to address pandemic-related learning loss announced in June by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and South Carolina…
$100 million project will enhance company’s logistics operations supplying parts to BMW Plant Spartanburg BMW Manufacturing today announced that the company is expanding operations in Spartanburg County with the construction of…
Nekki Shutt, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is among the 2021 Women of Influence honorees. The awards, sponsored by the Columbia Regional Business Report, recognize women who…
Greenville Center for Creative Arts exhibit honors contributions of women in numerous fields and is Wyche’s first Centennial Legacy Project, celebrating the firm’s century of legal and community leadership GREENVILLE, SC –…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights Leisure and transient travelers helped boost South Carolina hotel activity and bolster the hotel market to…
Tabitha Safdi fills role after serving with agency for 16 years South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced Tabitha Safdi, who has served the agency for 16 years, has been promoted…
Richland County Councilwoman Gretchen Barron will hold an in-person town hall meeting Tuesday, Nov. 23 to discuss map amendment requests for two properties in North Central Richland County. Barron, who…
$3 million investment will create 76 new jobs Agape Care Group, a leading hospice, palliative and pediatric comfort care provider, today announced plans to expand its presence and locate the…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights Industrial demand in South Carolina is expected to continue at unprecedented levels throughout 2022. Online ordering…
By Tom Poland She dried sliced apple, peaches, and pears on a slanted wooden table facing the sun. Nails prevented the fruit from sliding to the ground. Once it…
Dominion Energy urges customers to remain vigilant about utility scams Each year, utility customers experience a surge in scam phone calls, especially around the holidays. This Utility Scam Awareness Week…
First Reliance Bank announced that Robert Dozier, Jr., president of First Reliance Bancshares and chief operating officer of First Reliance Bank, has been appointed to serve as South Carolina’s representative…
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is thrilled to share that Director of Operations Cathy Wade has been named Chief Operating…
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has hired Anne Spencer Alexander as the Membership and Events Manager. “We are excited to welcome Anne Spencer to the SCMA team,” said Sara Hazzard,…
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced the firm is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Columbia. In November 1996, Parker Poe opened its Columbia office with two attorneys and one…
By Jim Harris The statistics concerning suicide are sobering, and the issue impacts many more people than most of us realize. We see the headlines when we lose celebrities like…
Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in northeast Columbia provided 65 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announced its top agents for October. Patrick Furman and Matt Nocks as well as Pat McNamara were top agents for listings sold. The…
A new, highly specialized critical care ambulance rolled in to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands today, thanks to more than $430,000 in funding from 96 donors through Prisma Health Midlands Foundation.…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Joseph Spate has been selected to participate in the 2022 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is a selective program…
Expands scholarship availability to 26 high schools in eight new Pee Dee Region counties The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, aimed at helping high-achieving graduates pay for college, recently announced a…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has accepted an invitation to attend the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will take place at the White House TODAY, November…
Rankings recognize firm’s national and regional accomplishments Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that the firm has again earned multiple national top-tier rankings in the annual U.S. News – Best…
Economic recovery program built to support the South’s smallest businesses is reaching the underbanked; nearly 80% of loans have been made to businesses owned by women and entrepreneurs of color,…

