UnitedHealthcare donates $300,000 to nonprofits in South Carolina

July 22, 2021

Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11.4 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities UnitedHealthcare,…

$26 billion settlement reached with “Big Three” opioid distributors

July 22, 2021

A preliminary $26 billion settlement was announced with Johnson & Johnson and the nation’s “Big Three” opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. The settlement, if accepted by a majority…

Taylor Beaudrot, AIA, NCIDQ, earns Architecture Licensure

July 22, 2021

Studio 2LR announced that Taylor Beaudrot has earned her Architecture License to become a Registered Architect. She recently passed the six-part Architect Registration Examination (ARE) that assesses aspects of architectural…

VentureSouth reports record results in first half of 2021

July 22, 2021

VentureSouth, one of the Top 10 angel investment groups in North America, is proud to announce record results in the first half of 2021. Despite ongoing limitations brought on by…

The COMET awarded $2.9M grant from Federal Transit Administration

July 22, 2021

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has been selected to receive $2,935,190 under Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program for Fiscal Year 2021. The…

Richland School District Two Board of Trustees to hold board retreat on July 23-24

July 22, 2021

The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat on Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, 2021. On Friday, the board retreat will be held…

West Columbia Police Chief to retire after 37 years of service

July 21, 2021

After 37 years of dedicated service to the West Columbia Police Department, Chief Dennis Tyndall is announcing his retirement. Chief Tyndall will remain with the Police Department during the search…

Ensemble Eclectica’s Comeback: “Symphony of Life”

July 21, 2021

Ensemble Eclectica’s new production “ENSEMBLE ECLECTICA’S COMEBACK: SYMPHONY OF LIFE!” An intimate journey through music, dance, songs. Ensemble Eclectica is thrilled to present its new interdisciplinary production “Symphony of Life!”…

DHEC issues wildfire smoke alert

July 21, 2021

Residents of South Carolina should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires that originated from fires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the…

Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation announces new Board members and officers

July 21, 2021

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Becky Askins is the Vice President of…

Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground at Saluda Shoals Park breaks ground for expansion

July 21, 2021

Leo’s Pride Foundation, in partnership with Contract Construction, the Saluda Shoals Foundation, and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, will host a Groundbreaking Celebration for the expansion of Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground…

Richland County, SCDOR reach agreement on Transportation Penny Tax Program

July 21, 2021

County Council has approved the terms of a settlement agreement to end long-running litigation involving the County, the Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority and the S.C. Department of Revenue (SCDOR)…

Cason Development Group acquires Five Points corner

July 21, 2021

Cason Development Group has acquired a marque corner at Harden and Devine streets in Columbia’s Five Points. Cason acquired the property for future redevelopment and is evaluating long-term plans for…

County seeks public input on how to spend $2.4M in housing grants

July 21, 2021

An upcoming virtual public hearing will gather input on how Richland County uses federal funding to aid low-to-moderate-income residents. The meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 via Zoom,…

Summer tax tips, from teen jobs to summer camp

July 21, 2021

Summer means warmer temperatures, vacations, and special tax situations. Wait. Tax situations? From teen summer jobs and W-4s to taxes on gig work and using summer camp costs for a…

County’s rental assistance efforts earn praise from U.S. Treasury

July 21, 2021

Richland County’s management of its Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is being touted as a national model of “promising practices” for other jurisdictions to follow. ERAP, launched in April, aids renters who…

University of South Carolina selects leading recruiter for presidential search

July 21, 2021

R. William Funk & Associates has placed hundreds of presidents and chancellors The University of South Carolina has selected R. William Funk & Associates to assist with its search for…

Office property sold in Lexington, South Carolina

July 20, 2021

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 4574 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington, South Carolina. Sungold Company, LLC purchased the 5,600 square foot office building from Ligon, LLC for…

Columbia Urban League Young Professionals to host the Columbia Mayoral Candidates Forum: A Healthy Future Isn’t Up For Debate! in Allen University’s Historic Chappelle Auditorium

July 20, 2021

The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC), will be hosting a mayoral candidate’s forum on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The goal of the community forum is to…

Moore Bradley Myers Law attorney is a Leadership in Law Honoree

July 20, 2021

Moore Bradley Myers recognized Ward Bradley for his South Carolina Lawyers Weekly selection as a Leadership in Law Honoree. Bradley secured his selection because of his tireless effort supporting the…

The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is hosting Night at the Ballpark at the Columbia Fireflies on August 6th

July 20, 2021

The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them for a Columbia Fireflies game on Friday, August 6th at 7:05 p.m. at Segra Park. As the community organization…

Cyberwoven wins 2021 National American Advertising award for PBS “She Resisted: Strategies of Suffrage”

July 20, 2021

Cyberwoven was awarded a Gold American Advertising Award on Friday, June 11, during the American Advertising Federation’s 2021 National Awards Gala, for “She Resisted: Strategies of Suffrage,” an interactive website…

Memories of a United States Marshal

July 20, 2021

My recollections of the late Israel Brooks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late United States Marshal Israel Brooks was a larger than life law enforcement leader. I was reminded…

Morihiko Nakahara renews three-year contract with SC Philharmonic

July 20, 2021

Music Director will be with the Phil through 2025 South Carolina Philharmonic Music Director Morihiko Nakahara has renewed his contract with the organization through the 2024/2025 season. Nakahara joined the…

Richland Two Institute of Innovation tackles COVID-19

July 20, 2021

Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, Richland Two Institute of Innovation in Columbia, South Carolina was named a National Finalist in the 11th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, for their project to address…

Blythewood plans for National Purple Heart Day

July 19, 2021

On August 6 at 6:00 PM at Blythewood Town Hall, the Mayor and the Members of Town  Council will remember and honor the brave men and women who were wounded on the battlefield…

Overcoming Bitterness: Choosing Healing and Happiness Over Misery and Anger

July 19, 2021

By Mike DuBose As explained in the previous segment of this two-part series, bitterness is a deadly trap that poisons the mental and emotional health of those who fall into…

Lander University receives funding to construct new nursing building on campus

July 19, 2021

When the South Carolina General Assembly finalized its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, it included a record amount of new funding for Lander University. The state legislature has appropriated…

DDSN announces innovative plan to strengthen services at South Carolina’s five regional intermediate care facilities

July 19, 2021

The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs unanimously voted today during the July 15,2021, commission meeting to support the agency’s most progressive plan in years to improve safety,…

Cayce honored for special achievement in mapping technology

July 19, 2021

The City of Cayce earned high praise for its Geographic Information System (GIS) by Esri, the global leader for location intelligence. The city received Esri’s Special Achievement in GIS for…

SIOS Technology named to the “2021 Best Places To Work in South Carolina” list by South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

July 19, 2021

SIOS honored for the second consecutive year SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced that it was recently named as one of…

DHEC announces ‘Champions of the Environment’ funding will support training program for K-12 environmental educators

July 18, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that “Champions of the Environment” grant funding is helping sponsor the Palmetto Environmental Education Certification program (PEEC), which trains and informs school…

SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 with PALMETTO PRIDE

July 17, 2021

Palmetto Pride Executive Director Sarah Lyles talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this fourth of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding…

Statewide expedition celebrates military veterans at Savage Craft Aleworks

July 17, 2021

Event followed hike along the Congaree River Throngs of Midlands-area participants with the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition, a statewide trek from the mountains to the sea, gathered Thurs. evening,…

SC Chamber announces 2021 business award honorees 

July 16, 2021

Winners to Be Recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November  The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2021 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…

Wartime U.S. flag becomes part of S.C. State Guard history

July 15, 2021

Flag flew in combat during World War II By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A 76-year-old battle-worn United States flag was presented to the S.C. State Guard during ceremonies at the…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding operations in Lexington County

July 15, 2021

More than $100 million investment will create 250 new jobs Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron) today announced the opening of Nephron Nitrile, a plant that will produce American-made, medical-grade nitrile gloves. The…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding operations in Lexington County

July 15, 2021

More than $100 million investment will create 250 new jobs Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron) today announced the opening of Nephron Nitrile, a plant that will produce American-made, medical-grade nitrile gloves. The…

United Way of the Midlands Reading Consortium seeking new AmeriCorps members

July 15, 2021

United Way of the Midlands is actively looking for new members to serve as AmeriCorps Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) School Liaisons for the August 2021-July 2022 term. MRC is a…

Interim HealthCare of the Upstate expanding to Columbia, hiring home health professionals

July 15, 2021

Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a leading provider of home health, hospice, and personal care services in South Carolina, will soon be expanding to the Midlands, beginning in Richland, Lexington…

Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

July 15, 2021

Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…

PC student’s NASA research could help our understanding of Mars

July 15, 2021

Presbyterian College student Marigordon Varner will spend the upcoming fall and spring semesters conducting NASA research that could help us further our understanding of Mars. She and physics professor Dr.…

United Community Banks, Inc. and Nashville’s Reliant Bancorp announce merger agreement

July 15, 2021

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQGS: UCBI) (“United”) and Reliant Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQCM: RBNC) (“Reliant”) announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which United will acquire Reliant,…

Moore Taylor Law changes name to Moore Bradley Myers

July 15, 2021

Formerly the Moore Taylor Law Firm, Moore Bradley Myers continues to be a counsel for generations with a new name and look while maintaining a steadfast commitment to community partnerships…

Market Wagon opens in the Midlands and changes the way people buy local food

July 15, 2021

Market Wagon announced the launch of its online farmers market and delivery service in the Midlands. Consumers now have more ways to order from their favorite local farms and artisanal…

SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 expedition nearing the Midlands

July 14, 2021

Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this fourth of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding on their…

Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books

July 14, 2021

Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…

Rhodes Branding to expand leadership team

July 14, 2021

Well-established educator joins team to broaden impact Adding to its diverse team of education, marketing, and creative experts, Rhodes Branding announced that John Loveday is joining the organization as the…

Wingard’s Market makes cover of nationwide industry magazine

July 14, 2021

Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center, is featured on the July cover of Green Profit Magazine. Green Profit is a national industry magazine that brings timely,…

I Am Lander: Charlotte firefighter was at heart of Mecklenburg County’s pandemic response

July 14, 2021

Kevin “Blake” Howell returned to his duties as a fireman with the Charlotte Fire Department in June. There were no headlines, no paparazzi and no fanfare. But for Howell and…