South Carolina Chamber of Commerce statements on Hugh Leatherman

November 12, 2021

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the following statements on the passing of State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob…

Barzan Aeronautical, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County

November 12, 2021

$14.7 million investment to create 34 new jobs Barzan Aeronautical, LLC, an aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The…

Boeing supports UofSC’s assistance to veterans through free legal clinic

November 11, 2021

Help is available for South Carolina’s low-income veteran population The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of South Carolina will continue and expand its free services to low-income veterans living…

County employees put stamp on environmental education

November 10, 2021

A leadership change for the board of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) also marks a passing of the torch from one Richland County employee to another. EEASC…

SC Philharmonic appoints new president and members to the 2021/2022 Board of Directors

November 10, 2021

The South Carolina Philharmonic is delighted to appoint a new President of the Board of Directors, and welcome four members to the 2021/2022 Board of Directors. David Turner, currently the…

Prisma Health and City of Columbia collaborate to improve and connect three riverfront greenways

November 10, 2021

The City of Columbia and Prisma Health are working together to improve and connect three of Columbia’s greenways to encourage the public in healthy outdoor activities. Prisma Health is providing…

The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations

November 10, 2021

To prevent coronavirus cases from rising, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering with…

Richland Library unveils new Storywalk location at Riverfront Park

November 10, 2021

Families can enjoy “I Am a Bird” at Riverfront Park Step into a good book beginning November 12 with Richland Library’s third StoryWalk® in the Midlands, located at Riverfront Park…

Land Use Boards & Commissions change monthly meeting dates for 2022

November 10, 2021

The City of Columbia Planning & Development Services Department will be moving their regularly scheduled monthly meeting dates for their Land Use Boards & Commissions in 2022. The Planning Commission, which…

Gov. Henry McMaster requests investigation into obscene materials in public school libraries

November 10, 2021

Requests State Law Enforcement Division Evaluation Governor Henry McMaster has requested that S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman immediately begin a comprehensive investigation into the presence of obscene and pornographic…

County employees put stamp on environmental education

November 10, 2021

A leadership change for the board of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) also marks a passing of the torch from one Richland County employee to another. EEASC…

Nephron opens pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic

November 10, 2021

Hours Are Monday – Friday, 12 PM – 5:30 PM As children ages 5 to 11 become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has announced the opening of a pediatric…

8 South Carolina professional and civic leaders named to prestigious education policy program

November 10, 2021

Eight (8) professional and civic leaders from across South Carolina have been selected to participate in the SC Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) for 2021-22. SC-EPFP is a 10-month intensive…

DHEC Board accepts SHaPE SC Task Force recommendations

November 10, 2021

The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board) today received the final report and recommendations of the Task Force to Strengthen the Health and Promote the Environment of South Carolina (SHaPE SC).…

Lighting the way to graduation for South Carolina public school students

November 10, 2021

Communities In Schools of South Carolina launches Illuminating the Power of One – a fundraising event honoring students, aligning private resources, and unifying the state Communities In Schools of South…

DartPoints launches state’s first internet exchange (IX)

November 10, 2021

In June 2021, DartPoints acquired Immedion, a Greenville-based provider of colocation, cloud and managed services with eight data centers in seven markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana.…

Above, Not Below, The Jailhouse

November 10, 2021

By Tom Poland   Standing in a courtroom, a malefactor dreads a dire warning. “If you don’t straighten up, I’ll put you under the jailhouse.” Uttered by many a judge,…

Colliers facilities sale of 6.9 acres in Lexington County Industrial Park to Beaman Pearson Holdings

November 10, 2021

  Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Sandhills Development Company in the sale of 6.9 acres…

Rosen Hagood named among Top Law Firms for 2022 by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America

November 10, 2021

Rosen Hagood is honored to be included in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the…

Wyche recognized as 2022 “Best Law Firm” 

November 10, 2021

Wyche has been named a 2022 Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 15 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.  The selection follows a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer…

CPI for all items rises 0.9% in October as most indexes increase

November 10, 2021

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

AVANTech, LLC expanding operations in Richland County

November 10, 2021

More than $3.6 million investment will create 17 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a wastewater and radioactive waste treatment solutions provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The more than…

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman assumes CCSSO Board presidency

November 10, 2021

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced South Carolina Superintendent Molly Spearman will assume the presidency of its Board of Directors, and two state leaders will join the…

H.G. Reynolds gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports building construction program and students

November 10, 2021

On Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, the leaders of H.G. Reynolds Company presented a generous gift of $7,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This corporate donation will provide support…

SafeTALK about the real threat of suicide

November 10, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Suicide awareness-intervention experts Dale Brown and Dr. Brenda Richards Brown conducted suicide prevention training for students at Benedict College, local seminarians, and others at Reinartz…

Voorhees College celebrates virtual hall of fame ceremony

November 9, 2021

Voorhees College will induct nine new members into the hall of fame during the 19th annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. via…

‘Tis the season for a Country Christmas Celebration

November 9, 2021

The jolly tunes of the Christmas season will be playing throughout the South Carolina State Farmers Market on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. as we host our…

Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central South Carolina announces 2021 National Philanthropy Day Award winners

November 9, 2021

The Central South Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored the finest achievements of the philanthropic community in the Midlands at the 31st Annual National Philanthropy Day…

Apprenticeship Carolina and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs partner to increase the number of minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship

November 9, 2021

Apprenticeship Carolina™ and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week designed to increase the number of South Carolina’s minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship…

DHEC names SC State Bulldogs football team as newest community heroes for being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

November 9, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces the South Carolina State University Bulldogs Football Team as the latest recipient of the agency’s Community Hero Award. Every…

S.C. Department of Education invites the public to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks

November 9, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be…

World Food Championships announces Columbia as the destination for its 2022 “Final Table”

November 9, 2021

  As the 9th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) wraps up today in Dallas, Texas, the producers of the competition announced the next key step for its ten category champions…

Encompass Health announces plans to build inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Irmo

November 9, 2021

Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announced it plans to build a freestanding, 27-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital near Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital will be located at the corner of Evergreen…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes three new associates

November 9, 2021

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that J. Boone Aiken IV, Katherine V. “Katie” Busbee and Sara A. Sykes have joined the firm. Boone Aiken is based in the Florence office and…

Elbit Systems of America, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County 

November 9, 2021

Project to create approximately 300 new jobs Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The project will create…

Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 2nd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash

November 9, 2021

Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November, 13, 2021 at Hunter Gatherer Brewery at the Hangar 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205…

City Center Partnership Annual Meeting 2021

November 9, 2021

City Center Partnership Recap of 2021 from Matt Kennell, president and CEO of City Center Partnership: City Center Partnership is grateful for long-term support and revitalization of the Main Street…

Hope Tz Schmalzl awarded CCIM designation

November 8, 2021

Tz Schmalzl among 15 individuals who earned commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement. Hope Tz Schmalzl with the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®”,…

Faith- & factor-based WI Fidelis receives 4-star Morningstar Overall rating 23/28 quarters

November 8, 2021

Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, has received yet again a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance among 145 Mid-Cap…

Gov. Henry McMaster bans vaccine mandates at cabinet agencies

November 8, 2021

Requires State Agencies to Cooperate with Ongoing and Anticipated Litigation Related to Federal Vaccine Mandates COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-38, which prohibits all state agencies in his…

Garvin Design Group Annual 2021 Party

November 8, 2021

The annual Garvin Design Group’s party was held last week, November 4, 2021, at City Market Place on Gervais St. in Columbia, SC. Click on the images below to get…

Flock and Rally promotes Mary Kate Korpita to Director of Brand Strategy

November 8, 2021

Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, S.C., has announced the promotion of Mary Kate Korpita to director of brand strategy. Korpita, who transitioned…

Leading Clinical Lab Luxor Scientific LLC expanding operations in Greenville County, S.C.

November 8, 2021

Clinical laboratory investing over $3 million, creating 54 new positions  Luxor Scientific, LLC (Luxor), a full-service clinical laboratory serving customers nationwide, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County, South…

David Smith joins Palmetto State Exteriors

November 8, 2021

David Smith has been named director of the Waterproofing Division of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides waterproofing solutions for commercial and residential applications in South Carolina, North Carolina and…

Richland County offices, drop-off sites to close for Veterans Day

November 8, 2021

Richland County Government offices will close Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center, and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will also…

Chief Prosecutor of 9/11 terrorists honored at Governor’s Mansion

November 5, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. This month – November – is Veterans Month, perhaps my favorite month of the year as we celebrate both the Marine Corps birthday (Nov. 10)…

Marketing Minute: Marketing for Professional Services

November 5, 2021

Marketing Minute with Catherine Dingler, NP Strategy In the recent past, professionals could rely solely on their reputation and a simple handshake to grow their practice. Now, in our highly…

Bluestein Attorneys again listed in top tier of Best Law Firms in 2022 edition

November 5, 2021

Bluestein Attorneys has once again been named one of the top law firms in the Columbia area in two practice areas – Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants –…

VentureSouth leads investment in OneDigitalTrust

November 4, 2021

VentureSouth is pleased to announce its recent Series Seed investment in OneDigitalTrust, a McLean, VA-based EstateTech platform. OneDigitalTrust allows users to digitally create and update their personal estate plans through all…