Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey today announced South Carolina’s unemployment insurance tax rates for employers will decrease or remain unchanged for 2022.…
Agency taps Ashely Teasdel to serve alongside Secretary Lightsey The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Ashely Teasdel, most recently serving as director of the Business Services division, has been…
Governor Henry McMaster announced a $17 million investment into South Carolina’s workforce through the creation of the Workforce Scholarships for the Future pilot program and called upon the General Assembly…
Funding available for groups seeking to help residents, grow tourism Richland County is offering a pair of free workshops for nonprofit, charitable and tourism-related organizations seeking insight into the County’s…
GaffneyLewis partner Amy Gaffney has been accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA…
More than $1.9 million investment will create 50 new jobs APEX Mattress Manufacturing, Inc., a mattress manufacturing company, today announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The more than…
On Nov. 3, 2021, textile manufacturing company, Fiber Industries, along with landowner – International Process Plants (IPP), proudly announced they have applied and are under consideration for the prestigious Palmetto…
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) is inducting four partners and supporters of the world’s largest international sports ministry into its Hall of Champions (HOC) this year. Among the…
Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer…
Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer science…
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading voice for business, has presented six South Carolina Companies with its Excellence in Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Award. These exemplary businesses,…
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. has made its second investment into Hank AI. This $200,000 investment will help the artificial intelligence company continue its strong…
The needs of South Carolina’s entrepreneurial Black artists are the focus of a new program announced by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC). Together, the SCAC and South Carolina Artists…
Mashburn Construction announced new additions to the company’s corporate office. Brooks Wheeler has been hired as Culture Coordinator and Cameron Wegrzyn as the company’s Controller. As Culture Coordinator, Brooks organizes health and wellness…
The Hobbs Group, P.A., a full-service CPA firm will be celebrating 35 years in business this November. The Hobbs Group provides services in tax, attestation, small business, consulting and more.…
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loudly for all to hear.” Buddy, the elf, is coming to Town! After discovering he is not actually an elf, Buddy…
Entrepreneur and South Carolina resident subjected to years of intimidation and blackmail by Slovak businessman A federal judge in Charleston, SC has ruled in favor of Wyche client Zdenek Bakala,…
Watson Tate Savory Architects, with offices in Columbia and Charlotte, announced that it had joined McMillan Pazdan Smith in a merger finalized on October 31st, 2021. They will be expanding…
Seniors in Upstate can celebrate; Affordable senior housing options grow with debut of The Ellington
Affordable housing for senior citizens 55 years old and better has taken a big step forward with last week’s opening of The Ellington, a beautiful 50-unit community built through a…
WHAT: Chaye Alexander presents Live on Boyd Plaza: The Soul Jazz Experience Spend the afternoon with sultry soul and jazz songstress and Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, backed by…
On Nov. 5, history author Tom Elmore will offer a lecture titled “A ‘Spiritual’ Guide to the Civil War.” But you won’t need to bring your Bible or prayer book.…
Ben Gooding, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been elected to the John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to fostering excellence in the legal profession…
A Clemson University-led project aimed at reviving South Carolina’s rice industry has nabbed a federal grant to further its efforts. Given the acronym iCORP — Increasing Coastal Organic Rice Production…
First Reliance Bank is a community bank in all aspects of the term. The longtime Florence, S.C. headquartered bank serves communities all over South and North Carolina by providing expert…
95 Nonprofits receive funding to eradicate poverty The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $720,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations. Each organization is working to…
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced today that it has named Derrick Huggins as the Interim Executive Director after a unanimous vote from The COMET’s Board of…
Nation’s #1 Club Fitter Offers Over 50,000 Head & Shaft Combinations Custom golf club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of its new fitting studio, located at 106 Percival Road,…
Weekdays, Soda Citizens Can Walk the BlueCross BlueShield Fitness Path For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Segra Park will be reopening to the public as…
WHAT: Chaye Alexander presents Live on Boyd Plaza: The Soul Jazz Experience Spend the afternoon with sultry soul and jazz songstress and Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, backed by…
Jackie Hass has joined McCrory Construction as Assistant Superintendent. Hass brings more than 15 years of experience in on-site supervision, field engineering and jobsite administration. Her background also includes owning…
By Laird W. Green, CFP® While no one wants to think about the possibility of not being there to raise a child, naming a guardian for your child is of…
Columbia Museum of Art hosted an evening of appreciation for the museum’s business partners on Oct 28, 2021. The Capital City Club catered the event. Paella was a highlight as…
Sustain SC today honored three South Carolina organizations with the inaugural Excellence in Mitigation award, recognizing their efforts to bring economic development to our state while maintaining a positive conservation…
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and The Riley Institute at Furman University announced the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) program to prepare and grow leaders who…
On Wednesday October 27, Hood Construction hosted its annual Oyster Roast at its new office at 1215 Shop Road. The event featured a Lowcountry Boil and, of course, oysters! The…
Have you ever thought about what can be accomplished in two million minutes? Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has and she recently shared a…
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce that President Dave Orr has taken over as CEO, a position…
By Brian Harmon, Director of Individual Medical at The Cason Group If you’ve watched television at all in the past 5 years, you have probably seen a commercial with Hall…
10 Governors Sign on to McMaster’s Letter Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by 10 Republican governors in sending a letter to United States Senate and House leadership in opposition to proposed tax breaks for manufacturers…
$10.8 million investment will create 61 new jobs Tiger Companies, a valued-added national distributor serving the construction, surveying, home, office and medical products markets, today announced plans to establish operations…
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Brittany Hutcherson has joined the company as a Property Administrator in Real Estate Management Services (REMS) in the Columbia office. “Brittany has a decade…
Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate, a leading brokerage firm representing buyers and sellers of investment real estate, announces more than $17 million in closed sales transactions for the third…
Carolina Business Community Comes Together to Support Rural Students The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced over $120,000 raised for educational programs supporting students in rural and underserved areas of…
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement concerning her candidacy for re-election in 2022. “A strong public education system that offers every student, no matter where…
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and nine- month periods ended September 30, 2021. “The third quarter was…
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit, calls for nominations to honor 46 veterans across the state. This event, entitled “The 46 Veteran Salute” will recognize one veteran in each county in…
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of 11 leaders in public safety, technology and finance to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority).…
Attorney Brandon Rattray has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice will focus on workers’ compensation. Brandon received his Juris Doctor degree this spring from the University…
Just in time for the Holidays, Wingard’s Market, one of the state’s most recognizable destination plant and flower markets, is expanding its Gift Shoppe to allow for additional unique merchandise…
Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School (WLGOS), one of the oldest and most reliable continuing education schools in South Carolina, celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. The school, established by Dr.…