Chernoff Newman, a Columbia-based integrated communications company, has recently expanded its core team to include new hires Becky Elam and Santana McIntosh. “We are delighted to welcome Becky and Santana…
Hood Construction announced that one of its Project Managers, Amanda Harter, has been named the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) 2021 Member of the Year for the South…
First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that Jan Hollar, a retired banker with a 40-year career in community banking,…
On Saturday, June 5, the Mast Stores in Columbia will welcome Congaree Land Trust (CLT) to the store in celebration of Land Trust Day. Volunteers will answer questions about CLT…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman was presented the American Legion (S.C. Dept.) Award for Bravery during ceremonies at the Marriott Columbia, Fri.,…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FISHING IS SPIRITUAL. Not sure why or how. But I believe there’s something unusually spiritual about it. The disciples were fishermen. There was the well-known…
The whole world is starting to come out from under the shadow of pandemic, and soon you’ll see that happen right here in Columbia. After a year off, members of…
Santee Homes is planning a 1,000-home lakefront development, McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion Tripp Bradley and Ryan McCue of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 648-acre tract…
Get a taste of Richland County and explore the rich heritage of its culturally eclectic residents. Richland Library is dishing out nearly two dozen recipes in the ¡Qué Rico! Community…
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA At the end of every month, quarter, and year, the investment world tallies returns and produces reports. Frequently the results are delivered in chart-filled reports…
Healthy Learners has named Tennia Walker as the AmeriCorps program coordinator. Healthy Learners is a faith-based non-profit that works collaboratively with communities, schools, healthcare providers and families to remove health…
Hear from TODAY Show news anchor, award-winning journalist and author Craig Melvin during the first stop on his virtual book tour. Join Richland Library for Meet the Author: Craig Melvin…
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an affinity group of United Way of the Midlands, awards a combined $50,000 in grants to further WIP’s work to improve financial stability among women and…
The TLTurner Group, founded by Lander University alumnus Terrell A. Turner and his wife, Lola Turner, is featured in The New York Times. The couple’s accounting and finance firm in…
Military analyst-writer earns high praise and award from adventure group By Alex Junes-Ward Military expert W. Thomas Smith Jr. was honored for his life’s work and leadership by Global Eco…
By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, SCSG, was honored by the South Carolina Military Support Foundation (SCMSF) for his leadership in both planning and directing POWERPLANTSC and his…
United Community Banks, Inc. (United) and Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc. (Aquesta) announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire Aquesta, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aquesta Bank. Aquesta is headquartered in…
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Randi Lynn Roberts, Nashiba Boyd and Robert Blain have been promoted to equity partner status. Roberts and Boyd are based in the firm’s Columbia office and…
Network receives six silver trophies and seven bronze trophies South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a total of 13 Telly awards when the list of winners was released on Tuesday, May…
Hour of programming to focus on influential minister, Greenville, S.C. native South Carolina ETV announced plans to broadcast A Conversation with Will Willimon immediately after the network premiere of A…
La-Z-Boy chairs will be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House On Thursday, June 3rd, La-Z-Boy will deliver new donated furniture to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Columbia, SC. This will be…
Twenty-two students will receive awards in this year’s Youth Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). By illustrating the topic “Healthy Forests = Healthy…
The Therapy Place gets a good spring cleaning Families this week were impressed to see the facelift at The Therapy Place due to a full day of volunteering by Keller…
Three attorneys also ranked in the 2021 Chambers USA edition Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced its inclusion as a ranked law firm in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers…
The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central Carolina is halfway through their program year offering nonprofits professional support and resources amid the pandemic. These programs add tremendous value to the…
A project years in the making, Campus Village construction began officially on Wednesday (May 26) as the University of South Carolina hosted a groundbreaking ceremony along with development partner Greystar…
Dr. Sara Dew of Latta and Emily Taylor of Swansea have been named South Carolina Council on the Holocaust Educators of Excellence for 2021. Dr. Dew teaches at J. Paul…
With the extended holiday weekend arriving and the school year drawing to a close, Richland Library is announcing the kick-off to our annual Summer Learning Challenge. Starting Tuesday, June 1,…
Trustus Company Member Katrina Garvin takes star turn as Billie Holiday in new production Trustus Theatre is re-opening “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” for a three-week run in…
Chambers USA has recognized Wyche and 12 of its attorneys in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The independent research conducted by Chambers and Partners is often…
The heart of any city is its downtown, where restaurants, boutiques, lawyers, hair salons, theaters, and many more enjoy the bustling hum of commerce. On May 25, 2011, Main Street…
Marketing Minute with Tina Emerson, NP Strategy If speaking engagements are important to your business development strategy, you may be more successful if you share the spotlight with other…
All Richland Library locations will close Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and information online. If you…
Colliers | South Carolina announced that 12 of its brokerage professionals have been recognized as Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA) 2020 Commercial Circle of Excellence award recipients. The Circle of…
Historic Columbia recognized the extensive renovations of 915 Lady Street with the 2021 Preservation Award at the organization’s annual Awards event held at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Featuring Art Deco details…
United Way’s Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its third annual Driving Down Main: Staying the Course on June 7-8, 2021, sponsored by Enterprise Holdings. Registered foursomes will virtually play…
By Ken Gasque Your brand is their experience. It exists in the mind of your customer. When the experience is good, they may tell a friend, but they won’t tell…
Will Thrift, a licensed real estate agent with CARTER REALTORS, has been awarded Homesnap’s Analytics Expert Award for 2021. The award is given for the skillful use of real estate…
By David Dubberly Nexsen Pruet, LLC The day after his inauguration, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to “consider whether any emergency temporary standards…
Richland Library is announcing an update to services across our system. We’re adding evening hours and removing the daily midday closure. Current hours of operation are as follows: 9 a.m.…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice…
LRADAC’s Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC) is hosting a training and virtual reality demonstration on how to save a life by reversing an opioid overdose on Thursday, May 27, 6:30-7:30…
Local Urogynecologist is first in Carolinas with unique, new platform for women suffering with pelvic organ prolapse Andrea Pezzella, M.D., FPMRS, FACOG, of Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics, recently conducted…
Public is invited to anniversary celebration and grand reopening party at their new location in Five Points. Fit Columbia celebrates their 10-year anniversary and grand re-opening in their new space…
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Behavioral Health Coalition (SCBHC) are jointly releasing the South Carolina Behavioral Health 2021 Progress Report this…
The Nickelodeon Theatre is excited to reopen its doors starting May 27th for screenings of the best indie films! The theatre will be open Thursdays through Sundays, showcasing the diversity,…
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of three new directors. Terry Grayson-Caprio, Ray Lattimore, and William Maner, IV will join the…
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors’ (BEA) updated revenues and estimates, which were announced at a meeting of the Board…