Columbia Chamber announces 2022 Leadership Columbia class

September 20, 2021

65 Local Individuals selected for 49th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the…

Therapalooza 2021: The Greatest Show in Soda City – Sept 23

September 20, 2021

CCM Investment Advisers presents… Therapalooza 2021: The Greatest Show in Soda City Thursday, September 23, 2021 Central Energy Building 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Join us at the Central Energy Building…

Richland One School Board receives national award

September 20, 2021

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners has received the Award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE), which is part of the…

Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary

September 20, 2021

South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…

Emily Rast Tarney receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner certification

September 20, 2021

Morgan Stanley today announced that Emily Rast Tarney, a Financial Advisor for The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in the firm’s Wealth Management office in Columbia, SC,…

Richland Two hires General Counsel

September 20, 2021

Richland School District Two has hired a staff attorney. Karla McLawhorn Hawkins is the first to hold the position of General Counsel for Richland Two. As General Counsel, Hawkins is…

Chambers wins national Broadcast Adviser of the Year

September 20, 2021

The Journalism Education Association (JEA) has named Andrew “A. J.” Chambers of Richland Northeast High School its 2021 Broadcast Adviser of the Year. Chambers is the CavPlex-Convergence Media Director at Richland…

Teachers complete family engagement professional development

September 20, 2021

When it comes to student success, family engagement is at the top of the list for three Richland Two teachers who are among the first cohort of the Carolina Family…

Richland Two Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on Wednesday, September 22

September 20, 2021

The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a special called board meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The board meeting will be called to order in public session at…

Midlands Fall Plant and Flower Festival returns

September 17, 2021

Mark your calendars for this year’s Fall Plant and Flower Festival at the South Carolina State Farmers Market on October 8-10, 2021. Visitors can shop for a variety of home,…

Cason Development Group adds Garrett Givens

September 17, 2021

Garrett Givens has joined Cason Development Group as Director of Finance & Project Manager. With a background in commercial banking, Givens will focus on evaluating and helping direct Cason Development…

Harvest Hope announces new “Pantries of Hope” program

September 17, 2021

The first recipients of the program will be graduates from Oliver Gospel’s Toby’s Place To help celebrate Hunger Action Day, Harvest Hope is launching a new program – Pantries of…

5th Street Group’s Church and Union to open in downtown Nashville this weekend

September 17, 2021

5th Street Group Debuts Its First Tennessee Eatery Church and Union, the highly anticipated restaurant from acclaimed Charlotte and Charleston-based 5th Street Group, is opening in downtown Nashville on September…

Global Eco Adventures names four new IRONMEN

September 17, 2021

S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame inductees participate in ceremony By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) honored three of their expedition project leaders and a Missouri-based military writer with…

Solvay adding new production capacity, jobs in Greenville County

September 16, 2021

Adding over 30 new jobs, multi-million-dollar investment in new technologies at South Carolina facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville…

Three Students from Richland One’s Dreher High named National Merit semifinalists

September 16, 2021

Three Richland One students have been named National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Dreher High School students Cassandra M. Escorcia, Shane A. Keup and Zoe K. Maltarich…

Local trucking start-up expands to hire COO

September 16, 2021

 Erin Curtis joins Motor Supply, Inc  Motor Supply, Inc., a Midlands-based long-haul trucking company, is expanding after hiring Erin Curtis as its first chief operating officer to oversee the company’s…

First Reliance Bank named One of The Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 16th consecutive year

September 16, 2021

First Reliance Bank was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. It is the 16th year in a row that the community bank has…

DHEC and Governor McMaster applaud South Carolina’s 50 percent vaccination rate

September 16, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Thursday that the Palmetto State has officially reached a 50 percent vaccination rate among eligible residents. In July, the…

Trinity Partners facilitates the sale and leads redevelopment of 708 Lady Street, Columbia, SC

September 16, 2021

Bruce Harper, Managing Partner of Trinity Partners, represented Resource Financial Services, Inc. in their acquisition of 708 Lady Street for $1,850,000. The front building, former home of Carolina Ale House,…

Semifinalists announced in 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Corporation

September 16, 2021

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the names of twelve Richland Two seniors who are semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Macy Collins, Evan Cox…

Colliers Report: Retail market healthier than pre-pandemic

September 16, 2021

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, the vacancy rate dropped to 5.73% which is approaching the…

iLending opens auto refinance center in Richland County

September 16, 2021

Company plans to hire for 40 jobs at new location ILending, a national automotive refinancing company based in Englewood, Colorado, has opened its newest office in Richland County, with plans…

Mashburn promotes two, launching Hospitality Division out of Myrtle Beach

September 16, 2021

Mashburn Construction is continuing to invest in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas with the promotions of Josh Kay and Nick Oldroyd. As Mashburn continues to grow, it is driven…

Who’s The Queen Of Flowers?

September 15, 2021

By Tom Poland   Orchids. There were days I wore them in my lapel for formal events, but those days are gone. I’ve not seen many in the wild, but…

South Carolina Philharmonic celebrates move to Main Street 

September 15, 2021

Grand opening event to be held in concert with First Thursday October 7, 2021 The South Carolina Philharmonic is celebrating the organization’s recent move to Main Street in Columbia, SC.…

LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts and Costs are Rising

September 15, 2021

Research & Forecast Report 2021 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.85B, a $426M increase compared to mid-year 2020. Pre-development indicators,…

Local resident launches Fetch! Pet Care to serve pet owners in the Midlands

September 15, 2021

Meredith Pope Embraces Entrepreneurship to Pursue her Passion for Animals Fetch! Pet Care, America’s largest franchised provider of professional dog walking and in-home pet sitting services, is bringing experienced and…

Cathleen Lacey of Crayton Middle named Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert

September 15, 2021

Cathleen Lacey, curriculum resource teacher (CRT) at Crayton Middle School, has earned the designation of Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert for the 2021-2022 school year. She is one of only…

Lowcountry Kettle announces Rough House Pictures partnership and expanded retail offerings

September 15, 2021

Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of Southern-inspired kettle chips, announced a partnership with Rough House Pictures, the Charleston-based production company from Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill. Despite the…

Lexington One Educational Foundation announces fall 2021 W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Award winners

September 15, 2021

Through the generous support of Walter P. Rawl & Sons, the Lexington One Educational Foundation has presented the W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Awards biannually for the past eight…

Lexington One Educational Foundation awards fall 2021 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants

September 15, 2021

The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 11 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants to deserving recipients in Lexington County School District One. Fall Grant awards totaled $2,750 and will…

National Park Service funds upgrades to significant landmark in S.C. civil rights history

September 15, 2021

UofSC advances efforts to create a destination for people to learn the state’s history in the movement The University of South Carolina will continue rehabilitation and preservation of the historic…

Bank of America supports workforce development at Midlands Technical College

September 15, 2021

Racial equality funding supports MTC’s QuickJobs programs Bank of America has awarded the Midlands Technical College Foundation a $100,000 grant for workforce development that is essential to the Midlands economy.…

S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis looking for Pickens County residents with unclaimed property

September 15, 2021

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. That’s because his office has $9.4 million in unclaimed funds that belongs to people living in Pickens County. “An important part…

President Biden announces plan calling for employee vaccination requirements

September 14, 2021

By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark Nexsen Pruet On Sept. 9, 2021, President Biden issued a six-part plan to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic “while also keeping schools open and…

Midlands Technical College ranked #1 among S.C. colleges and universities

September 14, 2021

Midlands Technical College has been named as one of the best employers in South Carolina. In August, Forbes released its annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. Midlands Technical…

Wyche, P.A. announces Centennial Legacy Project as the firm celebrates 100 years

September 14, 2021

Leading law firm with offices across South Carolina honors its history with an initiative that continues a legacy of advancing businesses, the community, and the environment In celebration of its…

Businesses, community members invited to discuss key state legislative issues at Lexington Chamber Grassroots Meeting

September 14, 2021

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Grassroots Regional Meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 8:15 a.m. at the Chamber, located at…

Keller Bumgardner Barron recognized as 2021 Columbia City of Women Honoree

September 14, 2021

League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area leader, Keller Bumgardner Barron, has been named a 2021 Columbia City of Women Honoree. Columbia City of Women was founded by Historic…

Columbia Art Center’s Art Along the Trail 2021

September 14, 2021

The Columbia Art Center and park rangers with the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will host the 2021 Art Along the Trail showcase at Riverfront Park on Saturday, October 2. Art Along the Trail is an interactive visual and performing arts experience. Artists will be staged along the Columbia Canal and the park’s nature trail to provide artistic…

CEM Corporation & AmbioPharm form U.S. partnership for GMP peptide production

September 14, 2021

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – CEM Corporation and AmbioPharm, Inc. announced  the formation of a partnership for production of GMP peptides for the global market. The partnership will involve an exclusive1…

U.S. News & World Report: CIU ranks high for Social Mobility, Value

September 14, 2021

The 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings show Columbia International University in the Top 10 for Social Mobility among Regional Universities South. The Social Mobility ranking is important for…

First Community Bank recognized for outstanding commercial lending

September 14, 2021

First Community Bank was recognized with three awards for commercial lending excellence during the annual meeting of the Business Development Corporation Of South Carolina (BDC) and its associate company Certified…

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

September 13, 2021

As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering SC DHEC to host FREE COVID-19…

UofSC retains top spots for first-year student experience, international business

September 13, 2021

Also gains new undergraduate rankings in latest U.S. News report The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience of any public college in the country, according to…

Richland One and two of its schools earn national awards for family and community engagement

September 13, 2021

Richland One has received the 2021 Partnership District Award and two of its schools received 2021 Partnership School Awards from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at Johns Hopkins…

USO South Carolina celebrates 10 year anniversary at McCrady Training Center

September 13, 2021

Service members have visited the USO center nearly one million times EASTOVER, SC – This month the USO South Carolina is celebrating ten years of service at McCrady Training Center.…

The official 2021 SC Fastest Growing Companies are announced

September 13, 2021

Now in its 20th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina’s economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.…

Multiplying Good announces the 2021 class of ChangeMakers in the Midlands

September 13, 2021

For the past 49 years, Multiplying Good has believed in the power of service. Through activation, training, and recognition, they continue to unleash the potential in individuals around the country…