The City of Columbia Economic Development Office launched their Ambassador Pilot Program on Thursday, August 18th. The press conference was held to highlight how the program would give insight into…
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 with Prisma Health,…
Columbia Business Monthly has once again named three partners with Bluestein Attorneys to the magazine’s Legal Elite of the Midlands list. The 2021 recognition honors attorneys in the Midlands whom…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Single tenant investment demand is high – supply is lacking Market Highlights Cap rates remained compressed with a nominal average change in single…
Richland One recently named the district’s 2021 Coaches of the Year during the annual Coaches Convocation. Caleb Clark, Dreher High School’s Track and Field Coach was named High School Coach…
Kelly Morrow, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, recently graduated from the Furman University Women’s Leadership Institute, as a member of the Spring 2021 class. She is one of…
Three partners at Bluestein Attorneys have again been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, in the publication’s 2022 edition. Best Lawyers in America is a ranking service that helps…
South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture named two Advocates of the Year for 2021 in honor of their service to the state’s agriculture industry. The 13th Advocates of the Year Recognition…
The McKay Firm recognized managing partner Julius W. “Jay” McKay, II for being selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for the seventh straight year. First honored in…
All slots have been filled for Richland One’s 2021-2022 virtual school programs, but parents have an opportunity to put their children on the waitlists in the event space becomes available.…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Over the past year, there have been 477 units completed. Annual inventory growth averaged 1.3% over the past five years. Most…
Ann Kita, M.A., has been selected by Sistercare’s Board of Directors to serve as the organization’s Executive Director. Ms. Kita has the experience, education, vision, and dedication to the mission…
Step into a good book and enjoy another interactive experience in Richland County. Richland Library is launching a second StoryWalk® location at Caughman Road Park (2733 Trotter Road, Hopkins). Families…
Callison Tighe & Robinson was recognized again this year by Best Lawyers in America®, with every attorney at the law firm being honored. With the firm celebrating its 50th Anniversary…
At the August 17, 2021 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ryan A. Panter as assistant director of Lexington Technology Center.…
Four attorneys at the South Carolina law firm of Richardson Thomas are listed in the just-released 2022 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” The numerous honors include Terry Richardson’s Lawyer…
Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in 2022. He was chosen…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Hey, I got one too! But I was out of the office before this picture was snapped. Last week, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Richland…
Second year of statewide anti-litter partnership between both organizations By W. Thomas Smith Jr. PALMETTO PRIDE, South Carolina’s premier anti-litter task force, announced its clean-up numbers for trash pick-up during…
Six attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the newest edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion piece, “Ones to Watch.” All told, the attorneys earned…
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
By Tom Mullikin It’s been nearly two decades since that fateful September morning in 2001 when four commercial airliners were hijacked by Al Qaeda terrorists and flown into the World…
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, invites Richland and Lexington County residents to join a community-focused, conversation-based initiative by hosting a virtual or socially distanced gathering during…
By Tom Poland Missing Caskets Recently I wrote about finding my great granddad’s old farmhouse, but I left out an eerie aspect that would be suitable for a Halloween…
COLUMBIA, SC – Keith Babcock, a founding member of the law firm Lewis Babcock, is listed in the just-released 2022 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” Babcock has been included…
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, and Curtis W. Dowling have been selected for inclusion in the 28th…
IntelliSystems President & CEO Kevin Wade today reported that Technical Engineer Leo Acolatse has been promoted to Support Team Lead. Leo calls Augusta, Georgia home. He was born in Clinton,…
IntelliSystems President & CEO Kevin Wade recently announced that Ohio native Madeline Woolford has been named the firm’s Marketing Manager. Madeline moved to the CSRA in January of 2020, where…
SBA portal significantly outpacing top PPP lenders not utilizing the Agency’s direct forgiveness tool in forgiveness submissions COLUMBIA, S.C.– Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on August 4, the U.S. Small Business Administration has received more than 340,000 submissions from…
Statewide, 82 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. COLUMBIA, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide,…
The Greater CWC Chamber & Visitors Program continues to love local with its August partners breakfast by showcasing a talented group of dynamic community-focused individuals, businesses and programs. The breakfast…
Richland Library is kicking off our first-ever Let’s Talk Race Family Book Festival. Join us for a virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling author and educator Tiffany Jewell from…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR, Matt Pickard and Chloe Heiligenstein represented…
August is Black Philanthropy Month and Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, invites the community to join them in celebrating Black philanthropy and supporting Black-led and…
Did you know there is an 80% success rate for treatment of mental health challenges in children and youth. Catch the Wave on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the SC…
Only 250 Raffle Tickets Will Be Sold for This Unique Fishing Experience. Fantasy football, step aside. This fantasy is for any father who might enjoy spending casting a line with…
As a new school year kicks off, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is again offering opportunities for conservation engagement by K-12 students, teachers and staff, through Conservation…
County Council Vice Chair Yvonne McBride, District 3, has been appointed to serve on several committees for the National Association of Counties (NACo), an organization that advocates for more than…
Stanley L. Myers, Sr., managing partner and attorney at Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), completed the 64th Military Judge Course. He is the third Military Judge for the South Carolina Army…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Leisure and transient travelers helped boost South Carolina hotel activity and bolster the hotel market beyond expected recovery numbers. High-volume activity…
The ART of Real Estate announces their expansion to Western Upstate, South Carolina. Through the establishment of their Greenville Studio, they have been serving parts of the region for several…
The ART of Real Estate announced Skylar Smith has joined the company’s Marketing Division as a Marketing Coordinator. As a Marketing Coordinator, Smith will be working with the company’s Marketing…
The ART of Real Estate announced Meredith Honeycutt has joined their Columbia Studio as an Associate Agent. Prior to beginning her career in real estate, Honeycutt worked in the non…
The ART of Real Estate announced that Kyra Briones has joined their Greenville Studio as an Associate Agent. A local to Greenville, Kyra has watched the city continue to grow…
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrated national ABLE to Save Month by announcing that South Carolina recently surpassed 2,300 account holders in its Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. The program enables South…
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting and 40th Year Celebration was held Thursday, August 12th. The meeting provided an opportunity for the tourism community and…
AllSouth Federal Credit Union will open a new full-service branch located at 1588 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg County in fall 2021. The new location was designed by Design Initiative…
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
Following an analysis that revealed more than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases and deaths in June and 86 percent of hospitalizations were among individuals who were not fully vaccinated, the South…
S.C. State Fair will resume Oct. 13-24, bringing back popular family traditions, food, entertainment and more The South Carolina State Fair returns stronger and safer this fall in Columbia, S.C.,…