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.,…
In response to rising cases of the coronavirus delta variant in the community, Richland County Council has adopted an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings to be worn in school buildings…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded Palmetto GBA the Third Party Administrator (TPA) contract. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 initiated the need for a Coverage Gap Discount…
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Shannon Lyon has joined the company as a Property Manager in the Columbia office. “Shannon is an excellent addition to our team,” said Kim…
A bull named “Mav” leads the MTC Mavericks into Fall semester Midlands Technical College debuted its new official mascot as part of the launch of its 2021 Fall semester. The…
After a successful summer pilot, The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment now offers Job Training, also known as Pre-Employment Transition Services, for South Carolina residents between 13-21 years of age that…
By Alan Cooper Nephron Pharmaceuticals President Lou Kennedy announced today that the company will mandate COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The Nephron Mandatory Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy states…
Learn more about the four candidates who are vying for the top elected position in the Capital City’s upcoming municipal election. Richland Library is hosting a City of Columbia Mayoral…
Nexsen Pruet lauds attorneys for serving health care communities. As the COVID-19 pandemic creates new pressures for front-line health care workers, Nexsen Pruet attorneys are working to provide relief through…
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance among 139 Mid-Cap Blend products as…
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2021 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the…
Comptroller warns of ticking time bomb in state pension plans The S.C. Comptroller’s Office closed the books on state government’s fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021 (FY2021) with a…
More than 2.4 million pounds of metal, plastic and glass recycled This week, Dominion Energy South Carolina celebrated its 20,000th appliance recycling program pickup with the Timms family. The company…
MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. has been awarded $15,000.00 from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies to support Housing and Behavioral Healthcare and Homeless Outreach programs in the Midlands. The grant…
Colliers | South Carolina provided website development services to market industrial properties across South Carolina to users and site selectors Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Weston, Inc., a Cleveland-based commercial real estate…
For the tenth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small Employer category, honored by the South…
Five Points Association Shares Sales Specials in Anticipation of this Weekend’s Event! Five Points’ Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale is back this weekend starting Friday, August 13th through Monday, August 16th. Columbia’s largest…
Greenville, Columbia, Charleston – Communities In Schools joins forces across the state to serve more public school students with critical social and emotional support programs. Communities In Schools (CIS), a…
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has hired BeBe Dalton Harrison as the organization’s new Director of Education. Harrison brings a passion for teaching others about the outdoors and our…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Alexander “Alex” Mende has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate. Alex will work with our civil litigation team representing clients in insurance and…
Riggs Partners, a creative marketing consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the addition of two team members: Courtney Melendez and Parker Robinson. Courtney Melendez has re-joined the company as an…
Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
If a project involves digging, then a call to 811 is required Aug. 11 is a day to remember the importance of calling 811 The 811 service is free, required…
On July 20, 2021, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Terrence L. Harris as assistant principal of River Bluff High School. Harris comes…
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. Northwestern Mutual’s South Carolina offices were…
Two attorneys from the law firm of GaffneyLewis, LLC have been included in the 2021 Legal Elite of the Midlands and Legal Elite of the Low Country. Attorneys recognized…
IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…
Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA, has launched a new boutique public relations firm, AC Public Relations, LLC, to provide communications strategies and event planning for local businesses. “I’ve been in…
Last week, on Wednesday, August 4, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) was one of just eight Sharp Electronics dealerships in the country to be recognized by corporate for their work in…
The University of South Carolina is now home to a permanent exhibition and educational program in partnership with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, becoming one of only four partner…
After an 11-year hiatus, the Columbia dance collective UNBOUND will present “ONE,” a multi-genre show featuring dance, live music and singing on Aug. 26 and 27 at 701 Whaley St.…
Following is a statement from Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston in response to a rise in cases of COVID-19 in our community. County Council adopted an emergency ordinance that…
Recently resigned local theatre Executive Director joins SC Philharmonic team The South Carolina Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director. The position, recently held by Kristin…
Q2 2021 EPS of $0.20 per Diluted Share, Net Income of $2.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 million HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand, temporary, and…
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Ryan McCue has obtained the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation from the REALTORS® Land Institute, confirming him as one of the region’s most…
Hewett appointed new Operations Coordinator at ERG in Columbia, South Carolina Nikki Hewett has joined ERG Payroll & HR as the Operations Coordinator. Hewett will be responsible for operational excellence…
AUSTIN, TX – 360training, a leading national training provider for online real estate courses, now offers South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing. The two new courses are required to acquire a…
CHARLESTON, SC – AmplifiedAg Inc.™, fast-growing agtech company on a mission to provide global access to safe food, announced that the company has completed $40 million in equity financing. The…
DC metro-based accounting and research firm, Vault Consulting announces expansion into the Carolinas Vault Consulting, the nation’s leading accounting and research firm for nonprofits and associations, today announced its expansion…
HARTSVILLE, SC – Novolex®, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, has acquired Vegware, a rapidly growing international provider of compostable foodservice packaging headquartered in Edinburgh, U.K. Vegware’s teams in…
Commemorative coin was designed by City of Columbia police officer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A commemorative coin honoring the effectiveness and heroism of law enforcement officers from 16 different…
The Columbia Film Society’s Board of Directors elected South Carolina ETV executive Xavier Blake as President of the Board. In addition, it announced the launch of a national search for…
The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), is pleased to welcome four new community members to its board…
On August 28, 2021, The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), will host a day of giving to…
Celebrates State’s Role in the American Revolution When it opens here August 13, the new Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden will take guests on a journey through South Carolina’s…
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the hiring of Dr. Christina Melton, a former teacher, principal, and district superintendent, as the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Director of…
Midlands Technical College (MTC) professor Dr. Eric Goff has earned the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award. Each year, the ACCT recognizes community college leaders…
Cypress Development Partners announces construction of a new QuikTrip convenience store at 4680 Fort Jackson Boulevard near I-77. Cypress assisted the property owner in negotiations with QuikTrip and is managing…