City of West Columbia receives SC Municipal Association Safety Award for second straight year

November 15, 2021

The City of West Columbia was selected for the second year in a row as the South Carolina Municipal Insurance Trust Risk Management Award (over 150 full and part-time employees)…

Councilwoman Newton, Rep. Johnson host vaccine drive in Lower Richland

November 15, 2021

$100 gift cards for first-time shots, food giveaway will be part of event County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton and S.C. House Rep. Jermaine Johnson Sr. are joining Prisma Health for a…

PSTA statement on proposed revisions to state accountability system

November 15, 2021

Earlier today, the Education Oversight Committee announced proposed changes to the state’s accountability system for school report cards. As the largest association for professional educators in South Carolina, Palmetto State…

District’s CTE programs address workforce need and offer students pathways to college, careers

November 15, 2021

Legend Young, who is enrolled in the diesel engine technology program at Richland One’s Heyward Career & Technology Center, is taking courses to follow in the path of his stepfather…

Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits

November 15, 2021

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits. The Community Foundation works to help build sustainability for…

Statement from Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall

November 15, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has received questions concerning a proposal that suggests suspending the state gas tax for the next eight months and instead backfilling the $612 Million…

S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. establishing new operations in Greenville County, SC

November 15, 2021

Aiming for success, arms, and defense equipment manufacturer to invest $9.5 million and create 55 new jobs S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. (S.W.O.R.D.), a manufacturer of unique, purpose-built small arms and defense equipment,…

$135,000 grant expands apprenticeships for diverse – participants

November 15, 2021

Colonial Life and Midlands Technical College partner to expand engineering training program The Midlands Technical College Foundation has received a $135,000 grant from Colonial Life. The funds support software engineering…

Willie Sues opens second location in Harbison

November 15, 2021

Willie Sues has brought its extensive bourbon list and famous homemade cobbler from Sumter to Columbia. The space was previously occupied by Tilted Kilt. Hill Construction renovated the 6,000 square…

City Center Partnership holds 20th Annual Meeting

November 15, 2021

City Center Partnership (CCP) recently held its 20th Annual Meeting, celebrating past accomplishments and looking forward to more in the future. “We are grateful for the long-term support we have…

Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $100,000 to United Way

November 15, 2021

Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina participated in a “Turning the Page on Literacy in South Carolina” United Way campaign to raise dollars, collect books and volunteer for local…

Gong Cha & Kremo Ice Cream celebrate grand opening in the Five Points

November 15, 2021

National Chains Gong Cha and Kremo Ice Cream Open in the Five Points District! Gong Cha and Kremo, located at 701-B Santee Avenue, hosted their official Grand Opening in Five…

Team behind Charleston’s award-winning Prohibition takes over shuttered main street Public House, plans “Miracle on Main” Christmas pop-up

November 15, 2021

Beloved Christmas Pop-Up Cocktail Bar Miracle beginning Nov. 22nd Charleston’s award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant Prohibition is coming to town and taking over the Main Street Public House location at…

Mimms Contracting adds Reid Radtke as Director of Operations

November 15, 2021

Mimms Contracting announced that they have hired Reid Radtke as the newest member of the team. Reid serves as the Director of Operations. Originally from New York, Reid graduated from…

City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive virtually and in-person

November 15, 2021

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive…

Richardson Thomas earns Tier 1 honors in Best Law Firms

November 14, 2021

Richardson Thomas has earned four Tier 1 honors in the just-released 2022 edition of “Best Law Firms in America,” including honors in two cities for its work in Personal Injury…

IRONMAN: A veteran reflects on a unique title and distinct honor

November 14, 2021

By Chris Carter IRONMAN: The word or title itself evokes figurative images of tough men, the toughest of the tough. Not necessarily the best of the best or even the…

Samsung hosts Fifth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Newberry

November 14, 2021

600 meals were provided to veterans during the drive-through event On Saturday, Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) hosted its Fifth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Newberry, reaffirming its commitment…

Senator High Leatherman passes away

November 12, 2021

On Friday November 12, South Carolina Senator High Leatherman passed away at the age of 90. The 31st District of South Carolina, which he represented, has Florence as its largest…

Defense attorney Katherine Myers joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel

November 12, 2021

A criminal law attorney who’s dedicated to helping others, Katherine Myers has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Myers is a former prosecutor who worked in the First Circuit Court Solicitor’s…

 Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the passing of Senator Hugh Leatherman

November 12, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster today issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Hugh Leatherman: “A powerful force for the progress and prosperity of our people has left us. For…

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce statements on Hugh Leatherman

November 12, 2021

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the following statements on the passing of State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob…

Barzan Aeronautical, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County

November 12, 2021

$14.7 million investment to create 34 new jobs Barzan Aeronautical, LLC, an aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The…

Boeing supports UofSC’s assistance to veterans through free legal clinic

November 11, 2021

Help is available for South Carolina’s low-income veteran population The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of South Carolina will continue and expand its free services to low-income veterans living…

County employees put stamp on environmental education

November 10, 2021

A leadership change for the board of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) also marks a passing of the torch from one Richland County employee to another. EEASC…

SC Philharmonic appoints new president and members to the 2021/2022 Board of Directors

November 10, 2021

The South Carolina Philharmonic is delighted to appoint a new President of the Board of Directors, and welcome four members to the 2021/2022 Board of Directors. David Turner, currently the…

Prisma Health and City of Columbia collaborate to improve and connect three riverfront greenways

November 10, 2021

The City of Columbia and Prisma Health are working together to improve and connect three of Columbia’s greenways to encourage the public in healthy outdoor activities. Prisma Health is providing…

The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations

November 10, 2021

To prevent coronavirus cases from rising, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering with…

Richland Library unveils new Storywalk location at Riverfront Park

November 10, 2021

Families can enjoy “I Am a Bird” at Riverfront Park Step into a good book beginning November 12 with Richland Library’s third StoryWalk® in the Midlands, located at Riverfront Park…

Land Use Boards & Commissions change monthly meeting dates for 2022

November 10, 2021

The City of Columbia Planning & Development Services Department will be moving their regularly scheduled monthly meeting dates for their Land Use Boards & Commissions in 2022. The Planning Commission, which…

Gov. Henry McMaster requests investigation into obscene materials in public school libraries

November 10, 2021

Requests State Law Enforcement Division Evaluation Governor Henry McMaster has requested that S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman immediately begin a comprehensive investigation into the presence of obscene and pornographic…

County employees put stamp on environmental education

November 10, 2021

A leadership change for the board of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) also marks a passing of the torch from one Richland County employee to another. EEASC…

Nephron opens pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic

November 10, 2021

Hours Are Monday – Friday, 12 PM – 5:30 PM As children ages 5 to 11 become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has announced the opening of a pediatric…

8 South Carolina professional and civic leaders named to prestigious education policy program

November 10, 2021

Eight (8) professional and civic leaders from across South Carolina have been selected to participate in the SC Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) for 2021-22. SC-EPFP is a 10-month intensive…

DHEC Board accepts SHaPE SC Task Force recommendations

November 10, 2021

The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board) today received the final report and recommendations of the Task Force to Strengthen the Health and Promote the Environment of South Carolina (SHaPE SC).…

Lighting the way to graduation for South Carolina public school students

November 10, 2021

Communities In Schools of South Carolina launches Illuminating the Power of One – a fundraising event honoring students, aligning private resources, and unifying the state Communities In Schools of South…

DartPoints launches state’s first internet exchange (IX)

November 10, 2021

In June 2021, DartPoints acquired Immedion, a Greenville-based provider of colocation, cloud and managed services with eight data centers in seven markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana.…

Above, Not Below, The Jailhouse

November 10, 2021

By Tom Poland   Standing in a courtroom, a malefactor dreads a dire warning. “If you don’t straighten up, I’ll put you under the jailhouse.” Uttered by many a judge,…

Colliers facilities sale of 6.9 acres in Lexington County Industrial Park to Beaman Pearson Holdings

November 10, 2021

  Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Sandhills Development Company in the sale of 6.9 acres…

Rosen Hagood named among Top Law Firms for 2022 by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America

November 10, 2021

Rosen Hagood is honored to be included in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the…

Wyche recognized as 2022 “Best Law Firm” 

November 10, 2021

Wyche has been named a 2022 Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 15 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.  The selection follows a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer…

CPI for all items rises 0.9% in October as most indexes increase

November 10, 2021

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

AVANTech, LLC expanding operations in Richland County

November 10, 2021

More than $3.6 million investment will create 17 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a wastewater and radioactive waste treatment solutions provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The more than…

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman assumes CCSSO Board presidency

November 10, 2021

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced South Carolina Superintendent Molly Spearman will assume the presidency of its Board of Directors, and two state leaders will join the…

H.G. Reynolds gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports building construction program and students

November 10, 2021

On Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, the leaders of H.G. Reynolds Company presented a generous gift of $7,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This corporate donation will provide support…

SafeTALK about the real threat of suicide

November 10, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Suicide awareness-intervention experts Dale Brown and Dr. Brenda Richards Brown conducted suicide prevention training for students at Benedict College, local seminarians, and others at Reinartz…

Voorhees College celebrates virtual hall of fame ceremony

November 9, 2021

Voorhees College will induct nine new members into the hall of fame during the 19th annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. via…

‘Tis the season for a Country Christmas Celebration

November 9, 2021

The jolly tunes of the Christmas season will be playing throughout the South Carolina State Farmers Market on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. as we host our…

Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central South Carolina announces 2021 National Philanthropy Day Award winners

November 9, 2021

The Central South Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored the finest achievements of the philanthropic community in the Midlands at the 31st Annual National Philanthropy Day…

Apprenticeship Carolina and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs partner to increase the number of minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship

November 9, 2021

Apprenticeship Carolina™ and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week designed to increase the number of South Carolina’s minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship…