Most folks have never heard of the Battle of Blackstock’s Plantation. “Most have heard of the American Revolution,” Charles Baxley ironically acknowledges. But too few of them understand how important…
Four from USC Law School receive D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award A team of four from the University of South Carolina School of Law have been honored with…
South Carolina Ports welcomes its 2021-2022 Port Ambassadors class, which consists of 26 delegates from around the state who will gain a deep understanding of how SC Ports and commerce are…
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (SCCFF) was announced a grant recipient of A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and a part…
VentureSouth, one of the country’s largest angel investment networks, is once again expanding its footprint. The PeeDee region of South Carolina will become the 16th community with a VentureSouth angel group,…
LRADAC has been awarded a five-year federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement an innovative Mental Health First Aid training program in Lexington…
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its White Stone, South Carolina facility. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which…
Jeff Lawler, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty, has been nominated for Best Real Estate Agent in Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s Best of Columbia Competition. Now through October 15, choose the…
Sea Pro Boats, LLC, a saltwater fishing boat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Newberry County, South Carolina. The $3.7 Million investment will create 50 new jobs. For more…
Harvest Hope looks to community to help feed children facing hunger this fall In the spirit of Halloween, Harvest Hope Food Bank is kicking off a “It’s Scary to be…
Senior Resources today announced a $25,000 grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support the organization’s meal delivery program. The program provides a critical, once-daily meal and wellness check…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) most recent data analysis shows that the majority of recent COVID-19 cases, including severe cases, remain among individuals who are…
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the release of additional federal funds to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable students population due to the…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Columbia Office Market Highlights The Columbia office market did not feel the negative fallout from the pandemic to the extent that…
The upward enrollment trend at Columbia International University and Ben Lippen School continues in record-breaking fashion. Enrollment at CIU and Ben Lippen has increased five straight years. A total of…
McMaster continues push for major infrastructure improvements Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall, members of the General Assembly, and local Horry County…
Bill Musser, a public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Mergers and Acquisitions Law for Columbia from The Best Lawyers in America® 2022. Three…
Students, faculty and staff can win cash and prizes until December 1 through #TechYourShotMTC Midlands Technical College has launched a new COVID-19 vaccination incentive program. From now until December 1st,…
24-year economic development veteran brings breadth of knowledge to regional alliance The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has hired Nelson Lindsay as the organization’s new President & CEO. Lindsay, who has…
ESGR presents honors at Governor’s Mansion By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Columbia’s Boyer Commercial Construction and Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach were both presented the 2021 Department of…
LS3P welcomes Harrison Floyd, PE, Assoc. AIA, who joins the firm’s Columbia office team. Floyd, a recent graduate of Clemson University with a Master of Architecture and Digital Ecologies certificate,…
LS3P congratulates Annie Linn Johnson, who was elected as a Board Member for Columbia’s Congaree Vista Guild. This nonprofit organization is focused on making the Vista a vibrant and exciting…
Wells Fargo and South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette announced nearly $3 million in grants to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), including CommunityWorks, the South Carolina Community Loan Fund and…
The Commission for the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs announced the selection of Michelle Gough Fry, J.D, PH.D, LL.M as state director of the Department of Disabilities and Special…
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them at The Unumb Center Social, an auction for autism at Steel Hands Brewing on Thursday, October 14th. The online…
The Spartanburg County Public Libraries was one of eight recipients of the 2021 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award, recognized for their strategic communications efforts with local marketing firm, Neue South,…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nearly 20 patrol deputies, investigators, and supervisory officers were promoted at the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), this week, including one – Lt. Col. Kelvin…
NAI Columbia, the Midlands’ local full-service commercial real estate firm, is experiencing exponential growth in residential land sales, despite the pandemic, indicating that the greater Midlands region is growing. This…
Work has begun on Bennet at BullStreet, a 280,000 sq. ft. community with 269 Class-A residences. The new, luxury apartment community will bring over 500 residents to the BullStreet District…
By Edward W. Kramer, CFP®, EA Should you require your children to have a prenuptial agreement? This question can be very important if you have a family business, financial wealth,…
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Gibson Westfall has been promoted to Marketing Coordinator in the firm’s Columbia office. Westfall has held the role of Marketing Assistant for two years…
Kristin Henning, a Georgetown Law professor, will speak about her new book, “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth,” on Monday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the…
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a $1.2 trillion federal investment to improve U.S. infrastructure, has passed the Senate and will move forward to the House of Representatives…
By Tom Poland A few years back on a fall day I attended a wild game dinner on the grounds of Hobcaw Barony’s Bellefield Stables. I sat among folks…
Hugely popular and historically important exhibition opens October 9 The Columbia Museum of Art announces its major fall exhibition 30 Americans, a dynamic showcase of contemporary art featuring many of…
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $33,000 in Bucks for Books Grants to Lexington District One’s first-year teachers. The focus of these grants is to support…
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in association management throughout the Carolinas, announced that Tricia Ostendorff has achieved 25 years of holding her Certified Manager of Community Associations…
The SC Early Childhood Advisory Council has released a draft plan for the state’s early childhood system The SC Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) is requesting public comments on a…
The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC), will host a City Council At-large virtual forum, in partnership with “Sunrise Artisan Bath and Body” on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 6:00…
The Midlands Technical College Commission has named Dr. Barry W. Russell as President Emeritus. Dr. Russell was Midlands Technical College’s fourth president, serving from 1999 to 2005. The formal recognition…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the law firm of GaffneyLewis is going pink to raise awareness and show support for survivors and honor those whose battle has ended.…
More than $12.4 million investment will create 103 new jobs Auria, a global supplier of automotive flooring, acoustical and fiber-based solutions, today announced plans to invest capital and grow operations…
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.…
$4.7 million investment will create 16 new job Monti, Inc. (Monti), a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, epoxy coater and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, today announced plans…
First Reliance Bank continues to expand their services beyond banking through supporting and serving the communities they work in. Particularly, the bank has served the Pee Dee Area Boys and…
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $25,500 Health Fund Grant to the Lexington County School District One Office of Student Services to support the nurses and all students…
Start Central is the Central SC Region’s go-to resource for connecting workers with local opportunities The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) unveiled a new tool to connect skilled workers and local…
The University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, announces the opening of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center of South Carolina (PTAC SC).…
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is partnering with Dominion Energy and Richland One and Richland Two school districts to develop a high school pipeline program.…