Scientific Games scores new six-year contract from South Carolina Education Lottery

April 22, 2020

Company’s Products and Services Continue to Maximize Profits for State Education Programs Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) won a new, six-year contract from the South Carolina Education…

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Colliers International’s Philip Vann, CCIM and Tommy Johnson collaborate to bring Highfill Infrastructure Engineering to the Meridian in Downtown Columbia

April 22, 2020

Colliers’ brokerage associates represented both the landlord and tenant for the new lease at the Meridian office tower Colliers International’s Philip Vann, CCIM represented the tenant, Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C.,…

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Help local nonprofits overcome the impact of COVID-19 on Midlands Gives Day, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation

April 22, 2020

On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, the region will come together virtually through Midlands Gives to raise critically needed funds for local nonprofits. The dollars raised will allow the region’s nonprofits…

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Thomas L. Rhodes, III appointed Chairman of the Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Advisory Board

April 22, 2020

The Salvation Army of the Midlands has appointed Thomas L. Rhodes, III as Chairman of the Advisory Board. Thomas was installed as an Advisory Board Member in 2014 and served…

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Richland Library features local artists in online jazz performance – April 24

April 21, 2020

TGIF! Richland Library is turning up the dial with a night of cool jazz. Please join us for Evening Arts: Jazz and Poetry with Eboni Ramm and Friends from 7…

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Lander’s COVID-19 Crisis Fund assists students in need

April 21, 2020

Lander COVID-19 Crisis Fund Assists Students in Need GREENWOOD, SC – Adapting to remote learning wasn’t the only challenge that Lander University students faced when classes moved online in the…

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NHE begins leasing on newly completed affordable housing apartment community in Upstate

April 21, 2020

Property management group adds new 24-unit Linden Square apartment home development in Gaffney to portfolio GREENVILLE – COLUMBIA – CHARLESTON, SC – April 21, 2020 – Noted South Carolina-based property…

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McMaster names Kennedy to COVID-19 recovery team

April 21, 2020

Nephron CEO Ready to Get South Carolina Moving Again Governor Henry McMaster announced Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO and owner Lou Kennedy as a member of the state’s coordinated COVID-19 advisory…

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Opportunities in Our Own Backyard

April 21, 2020

By Jim White, Ph.D. As the COVID-19 crisis sweeps the country, people living in thousands of impoverished American communities are likely feeling even more anxious than ever. Distressed communities may…

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Adams Products expanding operations in Cherokee County

April 21, 2020

More Than $12.5 Million Investment Creating 31 New Jobs Adams Products, a subsidiary of Oldcastle APG, announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The more than $12.5 million investment…

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SCRA announces six new client companies

April 21, 2020

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from…

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Richland County helps procure 40,000 meals for seniors

April 20, 2020

Senior citizens in Richland County will get a needed boost amid the COVID-19 outbreak, with the County covering costs of providing more than 40,000 meals. At its March 31 meeting,…

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UofSC’s Executive Education launching COVID-19 speaker series – April 27

April 20, 2020

The Moore School’s Executive Education department is leading a South Carolina Public Radio and Zoom video series, “Managerial Insights: Supporting Businesses During an Uncertain Time,” to provide advice for the…

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Gov. Henry McMaster creates accelerateSC, a coordinated economic revitalization plan

April 20, 2020

Governor Also Opens Public Beach Access, Limited Retail Businesses Recognizing the impact of COVID-19’s impact to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of accelerateSC, a coordinated…

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Maintaining Good Financial Habits in a Time of COVID-19

April 20, 2020

By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis It’s no secret that money has a significant influence on our lives. While this is frequently made obvious in our daily routines, nothing underscores…

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Colliers Report: Construction slows amid COVID-19 outbreak

April 20, 2020

Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Several industrial businesses remain open in order to manufacture and deliver necessities throughout the nation during the Coronavirus pandemic. Due…

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Intramed Plus helps limit patients exposure to COVID-19 by keeping them home and out of hospitals during pandemic

April 20, 2020

Keeping patients home right now, either by collaborating with healthcare systems and physicians to get patients discharged more quickly or preventing their admission in the first place, is allowing hospitals…

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Farm to Senior produce offering this week at Senior Resources’ Emergency Senior Nutrition Program and the Distribution Schedule for the upcoming week

April 20, 2020

Thanks to a generous donation from Vertical Roots, all senior citizens in Richland County, will receive a head of fresh lettuce this week when they pick up their 5 free…

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New SCRA business and science advisory boards formed

April 20, 2020

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the formation of three Business and Science Advisory Boards (BSABs). The purpose of the BSABs is to advise SCRA’s Board of Trustees when requested…

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Midlands Technical College summer semester to be delivered via alternative instruction

April 19, 2020

Alternative instruction will continue at MTC through the summer semester as part of the college’s response to the coronavirus national health emergency. Most on-ground courses will transition to being delivered…

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Midlands Technical College welcoming high school seniors with open arms

April 19, 2020

Midlands Technical College (MTC) has paved a path that provides an accessible and convenient way to becoming an MTC student for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. Graduating high school…

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Doctors Care urgent care offers COVID-19 testing

April 17, 2020

Doctors Care urgent care, based in Columbia, S.C., has completed its third week of successfully screening patients for COVID-19, and has expanded its program to begin testing first responders and…

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Bank of America donates $50,000 to Senior Resources’ Emergency Senior Nutrition Program

April 17, 2020

Bank of America donated $50,000 to Senior Resources’ COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund which supports our emergency response to senior citizens through our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program. In the wake of…

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Navy Seawolf pilot talks about Vietnam campaigns during next Lunch and Learn – April 24

April 17, 2020

Through four tours of Vietnam and 469 combat missions, Al Billings’ superior officers often were torn between taking his wings and giving him a medal. Billings, a pilot in the…

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United Community Bank reserves $960 million for small business customers

April 17, 2020

United Community Bank announced it has successfully processed 6,918 applications through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, reserving more than $960 million for small business applicants. As…

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LS3P joins 1+ organization for pro bono design

April 17, 2020

LS3P announce that the firm has joined 1+, a network of designers dedicating a minimum of 1% of working hours to pro bono work. 1+, an initiative of the nonprofit…

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New application deadline for 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship

April 17, 2020

The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announces an extension to apply for the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. The new deadline is Wednesday, July 1. A printable form is available…

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ROI Commercial announces commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze

April 17, 2020

ROI Commercial is pleased to announce the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented the tenant, Palmetto Specialty Transfer, in the leasing of…

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DHEC welcomes Joan Duwve as new Director of Public Health

April 17, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) welcomed Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, as the agency’s new Director of Public Health. “Joan brings a wealth of knowledge and…

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Hobcaw Barony brings life sciences classes online

April 16, 2020

On Monday, April 20, Hobcaw Barony will launch its new online learning portal, providing free resources for homeschool students and for teachers creating distance-learning curriculum that meets South Carolina state…

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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation 2020 tournament is cancelled

April 16, 2020

The PGA TOUR announced today additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well. As…

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Cason Development Group developing C&T law offices

April 16, 2020

Cason Development Group announces the development of a new office building at 1717 Marion St. for the Columbia law firm of Cavanaugh and Thickens The 2-story, 6,800-square-foot, single-tenant Class A…

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Nationally certified chamber executive named next Lexington Chamber leader

April 16, 2020

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center Board of Directors has named Angelle LaBorde, CCE, as its next President & CEO.  LaBorde will succeed Otis Rawl, who is retiring after more than four years as President & CEO of the Chamber in July.  LaBorde will assume…

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Younts gifts additional funds to name athletic performance center

April 16, 2020

Completion of athletic performance center expected fall 2020 Newberry College has announced that it will name its new athletic performance center, to occupy Setzler Field’s north end zone, in honor…

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Richland Library offers local employment & small business help

April 16, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the public health of Americans across the country, it’s also triggering economic concerns. During these uncertain times, Richland Library is communicating and offering support…

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UofSC’s The Proving Ground entrepreneurial contest livestreaming April 21

April 16, 2020

The Moore School’s The Proving Ground pitch competition will feature six finalists in a Facebook Live video April 21 at 5 p.m. UofSC students, alumni, faculty and staff are encouraged to…

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Wells Fargo donates $100,000 to South Carolina’s COVID-19 Response

April 16, 2020

Wells Fargo Foundation made a $100,000 donation to the One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response to support the community response to COVID-19 in South Carolina. The funding will help support food,…

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Red Rock Developments announces Sandy Run Industrial Park

April 15, 2020

The NEW destination for approximately 760.9 acres of industrial, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution in the Midlands of South Carolina. Red Rock Developments, along with NAI Columbia, is pleased to announce…

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Practical math class helps change one virtual school student’s life during COVID-19 crisis

April 15, 2020

Kily Oster has faced uncertain times for much of her life. The Cyber Academy of South Carolina senior is facing another one now during the COVID-19 crisis. But thanks to…

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South Carolina State Museum acquires Frederick Douglass walking stick

April 15, 2020

Historic artifact Gifted to Douglas while Visiting Charleston in 1888 The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired a walking stick belonging to famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. The stick was gifted…

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State Museum e-learning resources update

April 15, 2020

While the State Museum is closed to the public, we are committed to continuing to fulfill our mission to providing educational environments that entertain and inspire.Museum curators and educators are…

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Charter Institute at Erskine leading the way in innovation for virtual special education learning

April 15, 2020

As schools have been left scrambling to create distance learning plans for students during closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been an even bigger challenge for the special…

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Gov. Henry McMaster declares state of emergency for Monday’s severe weather event

April 15, 2020

Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-24, declaring a state of emergency in response to the devastation caused by Monday morning’s severe weather event. This declaration does not impact any executive…

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Presbyterian College graduation tentatively planned for late summer or fall

April 15, 2020

Due to concerns over the coronavirus, Presbyterian College has postponed graduation ceremonies for seniors at the College of Arts & Sciences and for fourth-year pharmacy students at the School of…

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USDA opens second application window for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program funding

April 15, 2020

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has opened a second application window for funding under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT)…

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LRADAC announces Kendra Mallett-Brunson as new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and Robbie Robertson as LRADAC’s new Communications Director

April 15, 2020

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Kendra Mallett-Brunson has been hired as the new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and…

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ArborGen leases Brotale nursery to expand Brazil operations in Mato Grosso Do Sul

April 14, 2020

RIDGEVILLE, SC – ArborGen, a world leader in the development and commercialization of technologies that improve the productivity and value of trees, announced that it is leasing a eucalyptus nursery…

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PCT LTD announces receipts of new purchase orders for annihilyzer infection control systems in NYC hospitals

April 14, 2020

LITTLE RIVER, SC -PCT LTD, through its operating subsidiary, Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation (PCT Corp), announces two new purchase orders for PCT Corp.’s Annihilyzer® Infection Control Systems. The installations will…

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Ready Response Meals and Southern Way Catering to deliver meals to essential workers

April 14, 2020

Southern Way Catering, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, has come together with their team and the Ready Response Meals platform to bring a new way of providing food to…

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South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief

April 14, 2020

The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…

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