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…

Columbia Film Society elects new board president, launches search for Executive Director

August 7, 2021

The Columbia Film Society’s Board of Directors elected South Carolina ETV executive Xavier Blake as President of the Board. In addition, it announced the launch of a national search for…

Friends of African American Art & Culture introduces new board members

August 6, 2021

The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), is pleased to welcome four new community members to its board…

Art museum group participates in Give 8/28, a national giving campaign

August 6, 2021

On August 28, 2021, The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), will host a day of giving to…

New tourist attraction in South Carolina opens in Camden August 13

August 6, 2021

Celebrates State’s Role in the American Revolution When it opens here August 13, the new Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden will take guests on a journey through South Carolina’s…

South Carolina Department of Education hires Dr. Christina Melton as Director of Assessment

August 5, 2021

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the hiring of Dr. Christina Melton, a former teacher, principal, and district superintendent, as the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Director of…

MTC professor earns Regional Faculty Award two years in a row

August 5, 2021

Midlands Technical College (MTC) professor Dr. Eric Goff has earned the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award. Each year, the ACCT recognizes community college leaders…

Cypress managing development of QuikTrip on Fort Jackson Boulevard

August 5, 2021

Cypress Development Partners announces construction of a new QuikTrip convenience store at 4680 Fort Jackson Boulevard near I-77. Cypress assisted the property owner in negotiations with QuikTrip and is managing…

MUSC’s Midlands expansion links more sites to No. 1 hospital in state

August 5, 2021

Joanne Carelli is thrilled that the downtown Columbia hospital where she’s worked for 43 years is now part of MUSC Health’s new Midlands Division. She’s pleased not only as a…

Sterlite Technologies signs 10-year lease at Weston-owned manufacturing facility in Lugoff

August 5, 2021

Colliers | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Weston Inc. in a 10-year, 168,000-square-foot lease for Sterlite Technologies at 2 Business Parkway…

SC Economics welcomes Megan Freiburger as Project Manager of Student Programs

August 5, 2021

The South Carolina Council on Economic Education is pleased to welcome Megan Freiburger, former math teacher at Meadow Glen Middle School, to the SC Economics team as our Project Manager…

SAFE Federal Credit Union and Sumter City Credit Union announce merge agreement

August 5, 2021

Sumter City Credit Union and SAFE Federal Credit Union are pleased to announce an agreement to merge.  The combined credit unions will operate as SAFE Federal Credit Union. During the…

Congressman Clyburn announces more than $520 million in funding for South Carolina colleges and universities

August 5, 2021

Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina colleges and universities will receive more than $520 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan. This funding…

S.C. leaders aim to preserve lands in the Palmetto State

August 4, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin, S.C. Senator George “Chip” Campsen, S.C. Senator Ronnie Sabb, and others met Tues., Aug.…

Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Midlands Legal Elites

August 4, 2021

Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…

AllSouth hosts food drive to benefit Harvest Hope

August 4, 2021

As the world slowly starts to open up and the economy begins to recover, food insecurity continues to be a major issue facing our community. To help meet this growing…

MECART, Inc. establishing operations in Greenville County

August 4, 2021

$2 million investment will create 50 new jobs MECART, Inc., a leader in cleanroom environments and a manufacturer of custom-designed acoustical modular buildings, today announced plans to establish operations in…

2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing

August 4, 2021

Part pep rally. Part concert. All party. Steel Hands Brewing announced the 2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing which will take place on Friday, August 20th, 2021.…

S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of $35 million in unclaimed funds to South Carolinians

August 3, 2021

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that $35.3 million in unclaimed property has been returned to South Carolinians in the fiscal year that ended June 30. “We appreciate our partners…

Harvest Hope receives $100K equitable food access grant from Starbucks to support communities disproportionately affected by hunger

August 3, 2021

Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $100,000 equitable food access grant from Starbucks to help increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People…

Don’t Miss the Next Eat Learn Grow Series on 8/11

August 3, 2021

Eat Learn Grow – Small Business Consulting Series | Hosted by Karen R. Jenkins from KRJ Consulting August 11th at 11:30 am The next Eat Learn Grow Session is right…

Reserve Studies, Sustainable Budgets Protect Homeowners Everywhere

August 3, 2021

As first responders sifted through the wreckage of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida recently seeking unaccounted-for residents, America’s attention shifted to determining the cause of the tragedy… and how…

Colliers | South Carolina hires Jered Wooten as a Property Manager in Columbia

August 3, 2021

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Jered Wooten has joined the company as a Property Manager in the Columbia office. “We are thrilled to have Jered join our team,” said…

Mask Up, Mask Down: In Reversal, Health Officials Recommend Masks for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals.  What is the Potential Impact on Employer Immunity?

August 3, 2021

By Brittany Clark On July 27, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on masking and other health measures in light of the rise in coronavirus…

Colliers Report: Logistics, capital investments and new jobs boost South Carolina industrial demand

August 3, 2021

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights This quarter record-breaking container movements through the coastal and inland ports caused by e-commerce and manufacturing demand, statewide infrastructure improvements, $832…

Marketing Minute: Changing Careers

August 3, 2021

Marketing Minute with Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy Gone are the days where you picked one job straight out of college, clocked in, clocked out, and continue the routine until you…

SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

August 3, 2021

ADOH Scientific, LLC, GeoGraph Technologies, LLC, Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc., and LifeTagger LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. As Member Companies, they will…

Donation benefits workforce development in South Carolina Midlands

August 3, 2021

Strategic Development Group has given $12,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation to fund scholarships for students in QuickJobs. “MTC’s QuickJobs training programs are a proven contributor to workforce preparation…

Two new members join Healthy Learners Board of Trustees

August 3, 2021

Healthy Learners announces the addition of Shenequa Coles and Shawn Suber, Ph.D., to the Healthy Learners Board of Trustees. Healthy Learners is a faith-based non-profit that works collaboratively with communities,…

Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th

August 3, 2021

 JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…

Shenandoah Growers, Inc. establishing high-tech indoor farm in Anderson County

August 3, 2021

Shenandoah Growers, Inc., a national leader in commercially advanced indoor agriculture, today broke ground on its next indoor ‘Biofarm,’ located in Anderson County. The project will create 50 local, well-paying jobs.…

Congressman Clyburn announces nearly $3 million in African American civil rights grants for South Carolina

August 3, 2021

Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the National Park Service will award nearly $3 million to seven projects in South Carolina to help preserve the sites and history related to…

Richland Library ends 2021 Summer Learning Challenge on a high note

August 2, 2021

Richland Library is ending our 2021 Summer Learning Challenge on a high note. Join us for Elena Moon Park from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 14 on our Facebook…

Record turnout for 10th annual Guardians of the Night

August 2, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Runners participating in GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT, a 5K run in support of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) K9 teams (dogs and handlers), turned…

Richland Library discusses peak of hurricane season with local experts

August 2, 2021

Richland Library wants to keep you and your family ahead of the storm by having an engaged conversation on weather patterns, potential storm impact and storm preparedness. Join us for…

Former federal prosecutor Jim May joins Wyche, P.A. as a member of the firm

August 2, 2021

Veteran federal prosecutor to join the firm’s litigation practice group and lead governmental investigations and white-collar defense practice Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina,…

Index ranks South Carolina tourists among the most polite in America

August 2, 2021

NextVacay.com devised a ‘tourist politeness index’ to ascertain, state by state, which Americans have the best and worst reputations when they vacation domestically. Alaskans ranked the most polite tourists. Interactive…

Richland Library Friends and Foundation looks to expand its collection of books, music & movies

August 2, 2021

Whether you’re reorganizing, purging or moving, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation is asking for the donation of your books, CDs and DVDs. During the month of August, it’s hosting…

Detwiler, Duggan named to 2020 ‘Legal Elite’

August 2, 2021

Two members with Callison Tighe & Robinson have been recognized as among Columbia Business Monthly’s Legal Elite of the Midlands list for 2021. Rick Detwiler, who was also on the…

Babcock listed among “Legal Elite of the Midlands”

August 2, 2021

Keith Babcock, a founding partner of Lewis Babcock, is listed in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide to the area’s top attorneys. Babcock is…

All Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys listed in Legal Elite

August 2, 2021

All eight attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide to the region’s top lawyers. Five are…

Moore Bradley Myers lands 13 on statewide Elite List of Lawyers

August 2, 2021

Thirteen Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) attorneys are among the new listing of top attorneys across South Carolina. The list, the 2021 Legal Elite, is published statewide in Greater Columbia Business…

CAE midyear passenger traffic numbers higher than projected

July 30, 2021

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is reporting higher than projected numbers at the midway point in the 2021 calendar year. “The rate at which passengers have returned to air travel…

McKay Firm lands six on Legal Elite

July 30, 2021

Six attorneys from The McKay Firm have been named to the 2021 Legal Elite by Columbia Business Monthly. The attorneys selected represent the top tier in their practice areas in…

Councilman Joseph Dickey selected for Legal Elite

July 30, 2021

Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected as a 2021 “Legal Elite” by Integrated Media Publishing, the publishers of Greater Columbia Business Monthly,…

Cason Development Group and Cohn Corporation bringing apartments to Main Street

July 29, 2021

Cason Development Group and Cohn Corporation are expected to start work in August on restoring and renovating 1813 Main St. for 28-30 market-rate apartments. The project is the first of…