The ART of Real Estate now serves Western Upstate market

August 17, 2021

The ART of Real Estate announces their expansion to Western Upstate, South Carolina. Through the establishment of their Greenville Studio, they have been serving parts of the region for several…

The ART of Real Estate welcomes Skylar Smith to Marketing Division

August 17, 2021

The ART of Real Estate announced Skylar Smith has joined the company’s Marketing Division as a Marketing Coordinator. As a Marketing Coordinator, Smith will be working with the company’s Marketing…

The ART of Real Estate welcomes Associate Agent Meredith Honeycutt

August 17, 2021

The ART of Real Estate announced Meredith Honeycutt has joined their Columbia Studio as an Associate Agent. Prior to beginning her career in real estate, Honeycutt worked in the non…

The ART of Real Estate welcomes Associate Agent Kyra Briones

August 17, 2021

The ART of Real Estate announced that Kyra Briones has joined their Greenville Studio as an Associate Agent. A local to Greenville, Kyra has watched the city continue to grow…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates ABLE to Save Month as state surpasses 2,300 accounts

August 17, 2021

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrated national ABLE to Save Month by announcing that South Carolina recently surpassed 2,300 account holders in its Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. The program enables South…

Capital City/Lake Murray Country celebrates 40 years and many accomplishments

August 17, 2021

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting and 40th Year Celebration was held Thursday, August 12th. The meeting provided an opportunity for the tourism community and…

AllSouth Federal Credit Union to open new branch in Orangeburg County in fall 2021

August 17, 2021

AllSouth Federal Credit Union will open a new full-service branch located at 1588 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg County in fall 2021. The new location was designed by Design Initiative…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2021 Angels

August 17, 2021

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…

DHEC Analysis: Majority of COVID-19 cases in July among those who are not fully vaccinated

August 17, 2021

Following an analysis that revealed more than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases and deaths in June and 86 percent of hospitalizations were among individuals who were not fully vaccinated, the South…

The South Carolina State Fair returns stronger and safer than ever

August 17, 2021

S.C. State Fair will resume Oct. 13-24, bringing back popular family traditions, food, entertainment and more The South Carolina State Fair returns stronger and safer this fall in Columbia, S.C.,…

County Council issues emergency mask ordinance for schools, day cares

August 16, 2021

In response to rising cases of the coronavirus delta variant in the community, Richland County Council has adopted an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings to be worn in school buildings…

Palmetto GBA retains Third Party Administrator (TPA) contract for additional 5 years 

August 16, 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded Palmetto GBA the Third Party Administrator (TPA) contract. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 initiated the need for a Coverage Gap Discount…

Colliers | South Carolina hires Shannon Lyon as a Property Manager in Columbia

August 16, 2021

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Shannon Lyon has joined the company as a Property Manager in the Columbia office. “Shannon is an excellent addition to our team,” said Kim…

Midlands Technical College unveils mascot

August 16, 2021

A bull named “Mav” leads the MTC Mavericks into Fall semester Midlands Technical College debuted its new official mascot as part of the launch of its 2021 Fall semester. The…

The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment’s newest service, Job Training, kicks off on August 26th

August 16, 2021

After a successful summer pilot, The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment now offers Job Training, also known as Pre-Employment Transition Services, for South Carolina residents between 13-21 years of age that…

Nephron implements a mandatory vaccination policy

August 16, 2021

By Alan Cooper Nephron Pharmaceuticals President Lou Kennedy announced today that the company will mandate COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The Nephron Mandatory Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy states…

Learn More about the City of Columbia’s Mayoral Candidates during Virtual Forum

August 16, 2021

Learn more about the four candidates who are vying for the top elected position in the Capital City’s upcoming municipal election. Richland Library is hosting a City of Columbia Mayoral…

Pandemic increases need for Pro Bono legal help

August 16, 2021

Nexsen Pruet lauds attorneys for serving health care communities. As the COVID-19 pandemic creates new pressures for front-line health care workers, Nexsen Pruet attorneys are working to provide relief through…

Faith- & factor-based Fidelis’ 4-star Morningstar Rating continues

August 15, 2021

Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance among 139 Mid-Cap Blend products as…

2021 “GroundBreakers” honored for positively impacting the Carolinas construction industry

August 13, 2021

GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2021 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the…

S.C. ends fiscal year with unprecedented $1.024 billion surplus

August 13, 2021

Comptroller warns of ticking time bomb in state pension plans The S.C. Comptroller’s Office closed the books on state government’s fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021 (FY2021) with a…

Dominion Energy South Carolina Celebrates milestone of recycling 20,000 customer-owned appliances

August 12, 2021

More than 2.4 million pounds of metal, plastic and glass recycled This week, Dominion Energy South Carolina celebrated its 20,000th appliance recycling program pickup with the Timms family. The company…

MIRCI awarded $15,000.00 grant from Janssen Pharmaceuticals

August 12, 2021

MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. has been awarded $15,000.00 from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies to support Housing and Behavioral Healthcare and Homeless Outreach programs in the Midlands. The grant…

Weston, Inc. launches interactive Southeast Industrial Properties website

August 12, 2021

Colliers | South Carolina provided website development services to market industrial properties across South Carolina to users and site selectors Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Weston, Inc., a Cleveland-based commercial real estate…

Rhythmlink International, LLC honored as a Best Places to Work in South Carolina for tenth consecutive year

August 12, 2021

For the tenth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small Employer category, honored by the South…

Five Points’ Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale is back

August 12, 2021

Five Points Association Shares Sales Specials in Anticipation of this Weekend’s Event! Five Points’ Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale is back this weekend starting Friday, August 13th through Monday, August 16th. Columbia’s largest…

Communities In Schools of South Carolina – Power of One

August 12, 2021

Greenville, Columbia, Charleston – Communities In Schools joins forces across the state to serve more public school students with critical social and emotional support programs.  Communities In Schools (CIS), a…

South Carolina Wildlife Federation hires new Director of Education

August 12, 2021

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has hired BeBe Dalton Harrison as the organization’s new Director of Education. Harrison brings a passion for teaching others about the outdoors and our…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes new associate Alexander Mende

August 12, 2021

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Alexander “Alex” Mende has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate. Alex will work with our civil litigation team representing clients in insurance and…

Riggs Partners expands account management team

August 12, 2021

Riggs Partners, a creative marketing consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the addition of two team members: Courtney Melendez and Parker Robinson. Courtney Melendez has re-joined the company as an…

South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer

August 12, 2021

Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…

Dominion Energy South Carolina emphasizes safety on National 811 Day

August 11, 2021

If a project involves digging, then a call to 811 is required Aug. 11 is a day to remember the importance of calling 811 The 811 service is free, required…

District names Harris RBHS assistant principal

August 11, 2021

On July 20, 2021, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Terrence L. Harris as assistant principal of River Bluff High School. Harris comes…

Northwestern Mutual receives Top Workplaces award in South Carolina

August 11, 2021

Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. Northwestern Mutual’s South Carolina offices were…

GaffneyLewis founding partners named to “Legal Elite” 2021

August 11, 2021

  Two attorneys from the law firm of GaffneyLewis, LLC have been included in the 2021 Legal Elite of the Midlands and Legal Elite of the Low Country. Attorneys recognized…

IT-oLogy’s free Girls Who Code Club is back this fall

August 10, 2021

IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…

Amy Coward launches new public relations firm

August 10, 2021

Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA, has launched a new boutique public relations firm, AC Public Relations, LLC, to provide communications strategies and event planning for local businesses. “I’ve been in…

Carolina Business Equipment recognized as one of top eight dealers in the country

August 10, 2021

Last week, on Wednesday, August 4, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) was one of just eight Sharp Electronics dealerships in the country to be recognized by corporate for their work in…

UofSC selected as North American partner site of Anne Frank House

August 10, 2021

The University of South Carolina is now home to a permanent exhibition and educational program in partnership with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, becoming one of only four partner…

UNBOUND  Dance Company to present “ONE” – August 26 & 27 at 701 Whaley

August 10, 2021

After an 11-year hiatus, the Columbia dance collective UNBOUND will present “ONE,” a multi-genre show featuring dance, live music and singing  on  Aug. 26 and 27 at 701 Whaley St.…

County Weighs Schools’ Interests as It Considers COVID-19 Response

August 10, 2021

Following is a statement from Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston in response to a rise in cases of COVID-19 in our community. County Council adopted an emergency ordinance that…

SC Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director for 2021/2022 season

August 9, 2021

Recently resigned local theatre Executive Director joins SC Philharmonic team The South Carolina Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director. The position, recently held by Kristin…

HireQuest reports financial results for the second quarter 2021

August 9, 2021

Q2 2021 EPS of $0.20 per Diluted Share, Net Income of $2.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 million HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand, temporary, and…

Colliers | South Carolina’s Ryan McCue obtains prestigious ALC designation

August 9, 2021

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Ryan McCue has obtained the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation from the REALTORS® Land Institute, confirming him as one of the region’s most…

ERG Payroll & HR welcomes Nikki Hewett to growing team

August 9, 2021

Hewett appointed new Operations Coordinator at ERG in Columbia, South Carolina Nikki Hewett has joined ERG Payroll & HR as the Operations Coordinator. Hewett will be responsible for operational excellence…

360training introduces South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing courses

August 9, 2021

AUSTIN, TX – 360training, a leading national training provider for online real estate courses, now offers South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing. The two new courses are required to acquire a…

AmplifiedAg Inc. completes $40MM in capital raise, expanding Vertical Roots indoor farms across the Southeast

August 9, 2021

CHARLESTON, SC – AmplifiedAg Inc.™, fast-growing agtech company on a mission to provide global access to safe food, announced that the company has completed $40 million in equity financing. The…

Vault Consulting expands to the Carolinas

August 9, 2021

DC metro-based accounting and research firm, Vault Consulting announces expansion into the Carolinas Vault Consulting, the nation’s leading accounting and research firm for nonprofits and associations, today announced its expansion…

Novolex acquires Vegware

August 9, 2021

HARTSVILLE, SC – Novolex®, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, has acquired Vegware, a rapidly growing international provider of compostable foodservice packaging headquartered in Edinburgh, U.K. Vegware’s teams in…

Richland County Deputies honored for effectiveness, heroism in May 2020 riots

August 9, 2021

Commemorative coin was designed by City of Columbia police officer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A commemorative coin honoring the effectiveness and heroism of law enforcement officers from 16 different…