Richland Library explores racial consciousness in upcoming author discussion

May 7, 2021

Richland Library will explore racial consciousness through the work of an award-winning author and poet. Join us for Let’s Talk Race: A Conversation with Cathy Park Hong from 6:30 –…

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Apply to become Richland Library’s next Artist-in-Residence

May 7, 2021

In an effort to showcase the talents of area artists and provide a direct connection to the local arts community, Richland Library is currently accepting applications for our next artist-in-residence.…

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South Carolina Super Lawyers recognizes 20 Wyche attorneys and profiles Wallace Lightsey in its cover feature

May 6, 2021

Super Lawyers, a service recognizing outstanding lawyers, has recognized 20 Wyche attorneys in its 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The 2021 cover story of the magazine features Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey, also named…

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Colliers Op-Ed: Three Things Hoteliers Should Start Doing Today

May 6, 2021

Some hoteliers hit the pause button in March 2020 with COVID-19’s arrival to wait and see what would happen, but now is the time to set things into motion again.…

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Army trainee armed with rifle hijacks bus with elementary school children aboard

May 6, 2021

Children now safe – Deputies arrest suspect as he flees on foot By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A rifle-armed recruit from Fort Jackson hijacked a school bus with 18 children…

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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank to receive United Way of the Midlands Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership

May 6, 2021

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank was selected to receive the Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership by United Way of the Midlands. The Spirit of the Midlands Award for…

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FPA of South Carolina to offer scholarships to South Carolina-based high school students for the summer 2021 Financial Planning Academy

May 6, 2021

In an effort to introduce high school students to the financial planning profession, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to offer a limited number…

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Clark Lacy of Culp Elliott & Carpenter promoted to Senior Counsel

May 6, 2021

Culp Elliott & Carpenter announced that Clark Lacy has been named Senior Counsel with the Firm. Clark has been a valuable member of the Firm’s Corporate & Business Law Group…

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Breaking The Cult of Difficulty

May 6, 2021
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Many tell me how difficult they find writing to be. Well, they speak the truth. It’s difficult to write at a high level, and that’s why…

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POWERPLANTSC ‘After Action’ Q&A

May 6, 2021

Five Questions for S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin By Alex Junes-Ward Less than two weeks after the statewide tree-planting effort, POWERPLANTSC, in which some 3.4-million loblolly pine tree seeds…

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Super Lawyers again honors Bev Carroll in 2021

May 6, 2021

Morton & Gettys attorney Bev Carroll has once again been honored by Super Lawyers® for 2021. Bev is widely acknowledged as a leader in her profession. Just last year, she…

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Still Bringing People Together: How Saluda Shoals Park Processed the Pandemic

May 6, 2021

Wade Rainey University of South Carolina Honors Journalism Student   Saluda Shoals Park is seeing a resurgence of visitors following the global pandemic that kept many guests away last year.…

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County calls for input on rewritten Land Development Code

May 6, 2021

A draft of Richland County’s revamped Land Development Code (LDC) is available for public review, and residents will soon have several opportunities to comment on the new policies before the code…

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Amy Carter of Chapin High School named 2022 South Carolina Teacher of the Year

May 5, 2021

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced tonight at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year Gala that Amy Carter, an English teacher at Chapin High School in School…

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Sara Anders joins Flock and Rally as director of advertising

May 5, 2021

Sara Anders has been hired as the director of advertising at Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina. Anders will create strategic…

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“Team Dad,” Reginald Crews, lends his voice to Lander’s Lady Bearcats

May 5, 2021

It’s been more than a few decades since Reginald Crews played junior varsity football. But he never forgot the sting of not having someone in the stands cheering for him…

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West Columbia attorney named 2021 Super Lawyer

May 5, 2021

Dickey Included in Special Feature on Japanese Practice  Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected for the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers in…

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Presbyterian College student receives NASA Award to research magnetic storms

May 5, 2021

“Everyone is familiar with changes in the weather on earth, but most don’t realize that there is also weather in space,” said PC sophomore Grace Wanliss. Wanliss and sophomore Marigordon…

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Billy Newsome of Newsome Law named International ACTEC Fellow

May 5, 2021

Only S.C. Fellow among international group for 2021 Billy Newsome, owner of Newsome Law — a solutions-focused tax, estate, and trust firm — has been chosen as a Fellow of…

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The Vireo Group continues growth in Columbia

May 5, 2021

The Vireo Group based in Augusta, GA provides regional retail real estate leasing, property management and development services to its commercial clients. We are excited to announce the addition of…

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Colliers guides MLILY USA through expansion and lease in Rock Hill

May 4, 2021

Three Colliers offices collaborate to find top location for growing memory foam mattress company Columbia, SC/Charlotte, NC – Colliers brokers from three offices collaborated to guide MLILY USA, the retail…

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Midlands Gives is today!

May 4, 2021

Giving Totals* and Highlights: 6:45 a.m.: $597,715 via 3,038 gifts. Early giving for Midlands Gives began April 1, 2021, when all donations started counting toward leaderboard totals to provide a strong foundation…

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Three Moore Taylor Law attorneys named S.C. Super Lawyers

May 4, 2021

Moore Taylor Law Firm recognized three of the firm’s dedicated partners named 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers® by Super Lawyers Magazine. James “Ward” Bradley was selected for personal injury, Jane Downey for bankruptcy…

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County seeks public input on federal grant spending

May 4, 2021

A virtual public hearing Wednesday, May 19 will allow residents to give input on an end-of-year report that details Richland County’s use of federal funding to aid low-to-moderate-income residents. The Consolidated…

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PCT LTD conveys current status of OTC QB uplisting efforts

May 4, 2021

LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD reports that its application to have its common stock quoted on OTC Markets, “QB” level, has been declined due to OTC’s requirements for PCTL…

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Terminix Service, Inc. donates $1 million to launch Urban Entomology Program at Clemson

May 4, 2021

Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, announced a $1 million gift to launch the Urban Entomology Initiative at Clemson University. This lead gift will be…

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SCDOR busts 10 common tax myths

May 4, 2021

Taxes can seem confusing and complicated, leaving room for misconceptions and myths to pop up – especially during tax season. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants you to…

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Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll, P.A. recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’

May 4, 2021

    Five attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2021. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in…

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Vikor Scientific launches KOR Medical, plans to “Set the Standard” in personalized clinical cannabis treatment

May 4, 2021

Former SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros named President and Chief Executive Officer of new Vikor Scientific health innovation company CHARLESTON, SC  – Continuing its rapid expansion as one of South Carolina’s…

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LS3P welcomes Ashley Roberts as Marketing Coordinator

May 4, 2021

LS3P welcomed Ashley Roberts, who joins our Columbia office as the Marketing Coordinator. Roberts will be managing the marketing for both our Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina areas. Roberts has…

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City of Columbia opens first parklet

May 3, 2021

The City of Columbia is celebrating the addition of our first public parklet, an outdoor space placed in a parking space with public seating for all to use! The addition…

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Richland Library makes list of 2021 Top Workplaces in SC

May 3, 2021

Integrated Media Publishing (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine) is announcing Richland Library as a 2021 Top Workplace in South Carolina. We’re one of nearly 50…

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Original Six Foundation launches literacy programming across the state

May 3, 2021

Book Fairs Focus on Early Childhood Literacy  The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) is proud to announce the 2021 My First Library program serving 16 South Carolina schools. During the…

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Outdoor Book Sale at Irmo Library May 15

May 3, 2021

Have you missed browsing the shelves or your local library or book store?  The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library have an opportunity for you to get out of the…

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John Sims AfroDixia: A Righteous Confiscation, solo exhibition

May 3, 2021

AfroDixia: A Righteous Confiscation Exhibition: 701 Center for Contemporary Art 701 Whaley St., 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 May 6 – June 25,  2021 Free and Open to the public…

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Mark Burgess promoted to Vice President and Controller of Colliers | South Carolina

May 3, 2021

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Mark Burgess, CPA has been elected Vice President and Controller. “Mark’s election to Vice President reflects his value to Colliers | South Carolina and…

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SC Secretary of State encourages donors to give smart and support local charities on May 4 & 5, 2021

May 3, 2021

In anticipation of Midlands Gives, Palmetto Giving Day, and other fundraising events being held this week, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is encouraging donors to practice wise charitable…

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United Community Bank ranks #1 in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast, 7 out of the last 8 years

May 3, 2021

United Community Bank announced it once again is ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study℠.…

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Chernoff Newman honored for public relations work during COVID-19

May 3, 2021

The South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) awarded Chernoff Newman with four Mercury Award of Merits during the 2020 Mercury Awards on Thursday, April 29, 2021.…

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LRADAC named as one of South Carolina’s Top Workplaces for 2021; President and CEO Gayle Aycock also recognized with special Leadership Award

May 3, 2021

LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by the Top Workplaces organization. The Top Workplaces list is based…

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Wideman appointed as new Executive Director of Turning Pages, Inc.

May 3, 2021

Ram’on O. Wideman, President/CEO of Anointed Business Solutions, LLC, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Turning Pages, Inc. Founded in 1968 as the Greater Columbia Literacy Council,…

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SCDOT moves forward with Carolina Crossroads Phase 1

May 1, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced that it is moving forward with awarding a contract to begin the first phase of the $1.7 billion Carolina Crossroads project in…

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Three Bluestein partners recognized again in 2021 by Super Lawyers

May 1, 2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Three partners at Bluestein Attorneys have again been nationally recognized for their excellence in practicing law in South Carolina. Marti Bluestein and Allison Sullivan have both been…

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Nine Robinson Gray attorneys named to SC Super Lawyers list, with two making Top Ten; four others named Rising Stars

May 1, 2021

Robinson Gray announce that nine of its attorneys have been named 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, with two of them – members Betsy Gray and Bobby Stepp – making the…

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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2021 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”

April 30, 2021

Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald are honored to have been…

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Twenty-five Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers

April 30, 2021

COLUMBIA, SC  – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that twenty-five attorneys have been listed in the 2021 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including seven attorneys who were named as “Rising…

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Connect with local artists through new online platform

April 30, 2021

If you’re interested in learning more about or connecting with other creatives in our community, there’s a new resource. Thanks to a partnership with former Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Crush Rush and…

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GaffneyLewis partners named to South Carolina Super Lawyers List for 2021

April 30, 2021

GaffneyLewis LLC announced that its founding partners have been named to the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers List. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the…

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Lewis Babcock attorneys named to South Carolina Super Lawyers 2021

April 30, 2021

Lewis Babcock LLP is pleased to announce that two attorneys in the firm have been selected to the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no…

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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announces retirement of Samuel J. Tenenbaum, President

April 30, 2021

Prisma Health Midlands Foundation and its board of directors announce the retirement of Samuel J. Tenenbaum, who has served as president since July 2009. Tenenbaum’s retirement will be effective June…

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