GaffneyLewis partner Regina Hollins Lewis inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

January 9, 2020

GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted into the National Academy of Neutrals (NADN). NADN is and invitation only professional association whose membership consists of mediators and…

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Clawson and Staubes Law Firm adds six attorneys across three offices in recent months

January 9, 2020

Clawson and Staubes LLC announced the addition of six attorneys across three offices over the past few months. The new attorneys by office are: • Charleston – Alexandra Heaton, Ashley…

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A Christmas Do-Over, Please

January 9, 2020

By Amy Coward Cars are no longer decorated with wreaths and reindeer noses. Our holiday decor is packed up in red and green containers. The last of my cookies have…

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Promoting independence for seniors

January 8, 2020

Keeping Richland County’s older citizens healthy, independent and safe has been the goal of Senior Resources for the past 42 years, says Beth Struble, interim director of development for the…

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GRAMMY-nominated Ranky Tanky brings renowned Gullah sound to Harbison Theatre @ MTC on January 18

January 8, 2020

This Charleston, SC-based quintet performs timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the Southeastern Sea Islands. Their debut album was featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross and the TODAY…

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Aflac grant to aid Mission Lexington

January 8, 2020

A grant has been awarded to Mission Lexington by Aflac, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation. It will fund a new project, “Operation Splish Splash” to provide hygiene products to…

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Trustus Theatre welcomes the revival of Coker College’s stirring production of We Are Proud to Present […]

January 8, 2020

In preparation for presenting the 2019 Pulitzer Winner Fairview, Trustus Theatre is partnering with Coker College to revive their stirring production of We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About…

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County’s Flood Recovery Program, Mungo Construction complete first home rebuild

January 8, 2020

A Richland County resident displaced by the 2015 flood began the new year in a new home, thanks to a partnership between the County’s flood recovery program and Mungo Construction.…

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LS3P’s Mary Beth Sims Branham named Top 50 Influential People

January 8, 2020

LS3P congratulates Principal, Vice President, and Office Leader Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA, who has been named one of Columbia’s top 50 Most Influential People. For the past three years,…

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Canceled: Discover what careers are available in Richland School District One

January 8, 2020

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Richland Library is canceling Employment Opportunities within Richland School District One from 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 14 at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street). For the…

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Caslen releases strategic priorities for spring semester

January 8, 2020

University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen this week released a list of priorities for the Spring semester. These priorities focus on moving the university and state forward by building…

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Allstar Financial Group hires PR veteran to expand corporate responsibility program

January 8, 2020

Cathy Cobbs, who has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of journalism, public relations, and community engagement, has joined the Allstar advertising division as its Public Relations…

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CPA Ken Bauknight among 2019’s Midlands’ Most Influential People

January 8, 2020

Nearly 30 years ago, Kenneth Bauknight, CPA, and two partners left the security of their day jobs to start a new public accounting, tax and consulting firm in Columbia, South…

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Congaree Land Trust announces 352+ acres in Fairfield County, now conserved

January 7, 2020

Over 352 acres in Fairfield County are now conserved, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Congaree Land Trust (CLT), the South Carolina Conservation Bank (SCCB) and the McCrary family.…

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Robert Dozier joins First Reliance Bank as Chief Banking Officer

January 7, 2020

Robert Dozier has joined First Reliance Bank as Chief Banking Officer. Dozier is responsible for corporate strategy and the strategic market expansion of First Reliance Bank’s footprint throughout the Carolinas.…

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Cindy Lollis named Vice President of Finance at South Carolina-based property management firm NHE

January 7, 2020

Property management veteran to oversee accounting and finance responsibilities for all business units of rapidly growing organization Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has named Cindy Lollis…

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Richland County Bar announces 2020 leadership

January 7, 2020

The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2020 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2019 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county…

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Diversey announces CEO transition

January 7, 2020

FORT MILL, SC –  Diversey, a global leader in the hygiene and cleaning industry, announced that Mark S. Burgess is resigning as Chief Executive Officer effective January 9, 2020 to…

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Carlisle Associates names Tessa Failor as new Director of Business Development

January 7, 2020

Carlisle Associates announced that Tessa Failor has been named Director of Business Development. “We are excited to have Tessa join the team,” said Carlisle Associates President, Gene Resch. “Her background…

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SCRA announces appointment of Lou Kennedy to Board’s Executive Committee

January 7, 2020

SCRA, a public, nonprofit corporation chartered to grow South Carolina’s innovation economy and foster job creation, announced the appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster of Lou Kennedy to the SCRA Board of Trustees’…

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Church’s Chicken announce grand opening of their newest location in Lancaster

January 6, 2020

Church’s Chicken®, franchisee Goalz Restaurant Group, LLC, announced the grand opening of a new restaurant in Lancaster, SC. The newly built restaurant will also feature the brand’s newest interior design…

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Congress, President Trump approve $138 million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project

January 6, 2020

On December 20, the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project reached a monumental milestone with President Donald Trump signing the FY2020 Energy and Water Appropriations bill into law, officially greenlighting $138 million…

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Top Grossing Movies – January 6, 2020

January 6, 2020

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 01/03/2020 to 01/09/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 3  $34,524,815  $451,582,256 2 Jumanji: The Next…

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S.C. State Fair to host annual Hudson’s Heroes Tackle Hunger event January 11

January 6, 2020

Jim Hudson Automotive Group, Souper Bowl of Caring and Harvest Hope Food Bank The South Carolina State Fair will host the third annual Hudson’s Heroes Tackle Hunger event at the…

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The COMET announces real-time information available through new partner app Transit

January 6, 2020

The COMET today announced an easy and user-friendly way to track your bus with the new mobile app Transit. Transit counts millions of active users in more than 200 cities worldwide and…

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Business license renewal now open

January 6, 2020

The start of the New Year means the countdown begins for Richland County businesses to renew their business licenses. All County business licenses expired on Dec. 31. The deadline to…

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Alia Bostaji Joins Colliers International’s National Hospitality Group working with the Zaver Hotels Team

January 6, 2020

Alia Bostaji, a Brokerage Associate with Colliers International | South Carolina, has joined Colliers’ National Hospitality Group working with the Zaver Hotels team. This group of commercial real estate brokers…

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Hedrick Gardner announces attorney promotions

January 6, 2020

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, a leading regional litigation and dispute management law firm, announced the promotions of Lee Dixon, Michael Hedgepeth, Michael Rothrock, Holly Stott, and Shari Ballard.…

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Storyboard future careers in film industry at Richland Library

January 6, 2020

Fast-forward and visualize how to secure a job in the film industry. Join Richland Library for Careers in Film from 3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, January 11 at our Main…

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Nephron opens in-house pharmacy for employees, families

January 6, 2020

The vision of Lou and Bill Kennedy – to offer employees of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation an in-house pharmacy for their health care, prescription medication and over-the-counter drug needs – became…

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Public Service Commissioners elect Interim Vice Chair

January 6, 2020

During the regular Commission Business Meeting on December 18th, Commissioners voted to elect Commissioner Florence P. Belser as Interim Vice Chair during Commissioner Justin Williams’ scheduled military leave. Commissioner Belser,…

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Turner Padget elects three new shareholders

January 6, 2020

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Charleston-based Kristen N. Nichols, Columbia-based J. David Johnson, IV and Greenville-based David L. Moore have been elected shareholders of the firm. Nichols…

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The Oyster Roast benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers is Feb. 1

January 6, 2020

The Oyster Roast, an annual event hosted by The Cavalry, a young donors society of Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, on the historic grounds of…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces new statewide Financial Literacy initiative

January 6, 2020

Goal is to energize and increase number of South Carolina teachers offering personal finance education in their classrooms South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the launch of the South…

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DPX Technologies unveils a new brand

January 6, 2020

DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumable products, announces the launch of a new brand image. DPX has been manufacturing pipette tips for sample preparation since 2007. Their patented technologies…

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Morton & Gettys names two new partners: Dan Ballou and Melissa Cassell

January 6, 2020

Rock Hill law firm Morton & Gettys has named two new partners, Daniel J. Ballou and Melissa G. Cassell, effective Jan. 1. “Melissa started with our firm as a law…

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Caleb Lee Hutchinson – Singer, Songwriter, Smooth-talking Scamp

January 6, 2020

By Tammy Davis 2019 American Idol Finalist Caleb Lee Hutchinson was playing at the Tin Roof in Columbia, and my brand-new press pass was burning a hole in my pocket.…

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South Carolina filmmaker Zach Steinhauser explores bird species’ reliance on humans in “Purple Haze: A Conservation Film”

January 6, 2020

The conservation documentary will take an in-depth look at the Purple Martin’s nesting habits and threats to their survival. The relationship between Purple Martins and humans dates back to a…

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Immedion partners with Veeam for advanced backup solutions

January 6, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced enhanced backup services through an expanded Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partnership with Veeam® Software,…

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Scott and Company announces new member to join firm

January 6, 2020

Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, announced the addition of Richard Bhola to their professional team. Richard joins the firm as a…

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Columbia Compass public meetings: Envision 2036

January 6, 2020

The City of Columbia will be hosting four public meetings to present the draft of Columbia Compass, the 10-year update to the City’s comprehensive plan. Brief presentations will be giving…

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2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration

January 6, 2020

Dr. Bobby Donaldson, Associate Professor of History and is the Director of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, will be the keynote speaker…

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3 Steps to Improve your Public Engagement In 2020

January 6, 2020

By Jesica Johnson Mackey NP Strategy   2020 is here, and if you haven’t already, now is the time to identify some New Year’s resolutions for your company or organization.…

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Procurement event aims to educate local businesses

January 3, 2020

Informing and connecting businesses in Richland County with procurement opportunities will be the focus of an event Thursday, Jan. 9. The 2020 OSBO Business Academy: Procurement Resource Summit will be…

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Senior Resources prepares for 2020 Census

January 3, 2020

Senior Resources announces a formal partnership with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Committee to encourage the accurate count of all local senior citizens in the 2020 Census. The partnership…

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Adams and Reese announces nine new partners for 2020

January 3, 2020

Adams and Reese congratulated its nine attorneys who have been elected to partnership in the firm, effective January 1, 2020. Lyndey R. Z. Bryant (Columbia, S.C.) advises business owners and…

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Local artist’s costumes emulate cherished characters in mini-exhibition

January 3, 2020

Prepare for non-human subjects to come alive during a mini-exhibition at Richland Library, and no, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Gijinka goes on display Friday, January 3…

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Immedion welcomes Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer in Columbia

January 3, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer for their Columbia location. In his new…

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County workshops to focus on grants for neighborhood improvement

January 2, 2020

Residents interested in improving their neighborhoods have a pair of opportunities to learn how Richland County can help. Staff from the County’s Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) will host two January…

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Hood Construction named BIA of Central SC Commercial Contractor of the Year

January 2, 2020

Hood Construction is honored to have been named the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina’s Commercial Contractor of the Year. Criteria for the award, given at the annual BIA…

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