Experience Columbia SC welcomes new HR Manager

March 5, 2021

Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) has named Lemuel Brown as its new Human Resources Manager. “I am pleased and excited to take on this new venture here at ECSC,” said Brown.…

LCK Report: Construction starts trending upward after mid-year decline

March 5, 2021

  Research & Forecast Report SOUTH CAROLINA Construction Trends Report Year-end 2020   Key Takeaways Year-end statewide construction starts in key sectors are $222 million below 2019 totals. Pre-development indicators…

Colliers | South Carolina facilitates three-building industrial investment portfolio sale in Columbia

March 5, 2021

Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Judy-Sunbelt Properties, LLC in the sale of three industrial warehouse…

Crawford Prezioso of Colliers represents SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center in leasing of new office in Columbia

March 5, 2021

Crawford Prezioso represented the SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center in the leasing of office space at 1731 Laurel Street in Columbia. 1731 Laurel Street is a 1,444-square-foot medical office building…

United Community Bank prepares to amplify brand with new Chief Marketing Officer

March 4, 2021

United Community Bank is expanding its executive leadership team by adding Francie Staub as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Staub will spearhead the bank’s digital marketing, advertising, branding and…

American Airlines restarts two nonstop flights from CAE

March 4, 2021

Beginning tomorrow (March 5, 2021), American Airlines will resume nonstop service to Philadelphia, Pa. (PHL) and Washington, D.C. /Reagan National (DCA) from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Service will operate daily…

Solara Hospitality opens new TownePlace Suites in West Columbia, SC

March 4, 2021

New 111-Suite Hotel Opens its Doors Welcoming Guest to the Greater Columbia Area Marriott International’s TowePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia West/Lexington, is open for business today. The new 111-suite hotel…

IT-oLogy and City of Columbia collaborate to provide IT training for veterans

March 4, 2021

In partnership with the City of Columbia, IT-oLogy will offer a limited number of scholarships to qualifying U.S. military veterans to participate in a three-day, live instructor-led, virtual IT certification…

Palmetto Place Board of Directors adds to the leadership team with six new members

March 4, 2021

The Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services Board of Directors has a new president, vice-president and six new Midlands leaders. Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services, a shelter, program and…

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics renames distinguished leadership award after Randall M. La Cross

March 3, 2021

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Mr. Randall M. La Cross by renaming its Distinguished Research Leadership Award after him during the School’s 32nd Annual Research…

UofSC remains major statewide economic force, new study finds

March 3, 2021

The University of South Carolina pumps approximately $6.2 billion annually into the state’s economy, making it a major contributor to the Palmetto State’s growing job market and an essential part…

Outgoing Dominion Energy SC executive leaves powerful legacy

March 3, 2021

It may seem odd for a man who spent the past 21 years overseeing power plants to stay in a cabin off the grid. But that’s how Jim Landreth, who…

State of South Carolina announces T-Mobile expansion in Charleston County

March 3, 2021

The company’s $10.2 million investment will create up to 540 new jobs The State of South Carolina today announced that T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS), one of the largest wireless network…

Charter Communications announces multiyear, $363 million initiative to expand broadband availability to unserved communities in South Carolina

March 3, 2021

Charter Expansion to Reach Currently Unserved Homes and Small Businesses, Many in Lower-Density, Rural Communities Charter Communications, Inc. today announced plans to deliver gigabit high-speed broadband to approximately 98,600 unserved South Carolina homes…

Spectrum doubles Spectrum Internet® starting speed to 200 Mbps in Columbia

March 3, 2021

Spectrum today announced it has doubled the starting download speed of Spectrum Internet from 100 to 200 Mbps in the Columbia area. The faster 200 Mbps speeds are available now…

The Karate Dojo breaks ground on new location in West Columbia

March 3, 2021

Hill Construction joined the local owners of The Karate Dojo to officially break ground on its new location. Offering youth and adult Martial Arts fitness programs, The Karate Dojo was…

Dream team: Murrells Inlet woman teams with SC 4-Star General “Fig” Newton in penning biography

March 3, 2021

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – The extraordinary military career of Gen. Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton, a native South Carolinian, has been captured in a compelling new book, co-authored by a Murrells…

SIOS Technology Services, Solution Architects, and R&D teams rake in top industry certifications

March 3, 2021

COLUMBIA, SC and SAN MATEO, CA – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced its Professional Services, Solution Architects, and Research and…

S.C. National Guardsmen and Richland County deputies train for one of many worst-case scenarios

March 2, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Special tactical units with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) conducted a joint special-operations exercise with S.C. National Guard security forces at McEntire Joint National…

Black Balloon Day: Remembering Lives Lost to Substance Use Disorders

March 2, 2021

According to recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the rate of overdose deaths in the US has continued to accelerate during the pandemic, rising 38.4% during the…

Dominion Energy South Carolina observes National Consumer Protection Week

March 2, 2021

In observance of National Consumer Protection Week, Dominion Energy shares the most common warning signs of a utility scam and ways customers can protect themselves. “Criminals posing as Dominion Energy…

Historic Columbia announces Concert in the Gardens series in partnership with South Carolina Philharmonic

March 2, 2021

Musicians from the South Carolina Philharmonic will visit Historic Columbia to present a concert of light classics on the grounds of Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. The four-part series will take…

Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy named to National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors

March 2, 2021

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced CEO Lou Kennedy as a new member of the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors. Kennedy, who was elected on Monday, joins the NAM Board…

First Community Bank names Alex Huggins mortgage sales manager and vice president

March 2, 2021

First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Alex Huggins to the new role of mortgage sales manager and vice president. Alex will be responsible for originating loans,…

Midlands Technical College ranked nationally for diversity

March 2, 2021

MTC is one of the top colleges for minority students earning associate degrees For the 11th year in a row, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has ranked Midlands Technical College…

PSTA statement on vaccine Phase 1b

March 2, 2021

This morning, Governor McMaster announced South Carolina will transition to Phase 1b in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is an exciting moment as it marks another important milestone…

South Carolina to move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccination plan on March 8, 2021

March 2, 2021

Public Health Officials Unveil Plans for All Vaccination Phases Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance…

ACRE seeks entrepreneurs in agriculture

March 2, 2021

Home-grown innovators could get business mentoring and funding through a program aimed at helping South Carolina agribusinesses. The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture…

SCRA recently accepted and funded companies

March 2, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces BrightMa Farms, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, RAAMP, LLC, was also approved for grant…

What is your most important branding tool?

March 1, 2021

By Ken Gasque   Your logo, if you do it right. However, your logo is not a brand, but there is no brand without a logo. The Starbucks logo is…

Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Brian Maddox to service center manager in Columbia

March 1, 2021

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Brian Maddox has been promoted to service center manager in Columbia, South Carolina. Maddox has more than…

LS3P’s Chris Rose invited to join Historic Columbia Preservation Committee

March 1, 2021

LS3P congratulated Senior Architect | Designer Chris Rose, AIA, ASID, who has been invited to join the Historic Columbia Preservation Committee (HC). HC is a society that supports local preservation…

Announcing pair of 2021 Folk Heritage Awards recipients

March 1, 2021

In 2021, the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards will be presented by the General Assembly to two recipients being honored for work keeping the state’s traditional art forms alive.…

Domtar Corporation completes sale of personal care business

March 1, 2021

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that it completed the previously disclosed sale of its Personal Care business to affiliates of American Industrial Partners for $920 million. This…

Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products

March 1, 2021

Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…

Lexington Chamber now accepting applications for $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship

March 1, 2021

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is now accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to one Lexington School District One student who…

Disposable face masks are available at four Richland Library locations, starting 3/1

March 1, 2021

As an added measure of protection in the fight against COVID-19, Richland Library is announcing a partnership with Richland County Councilmembers Chakisse Newton, Cheryl English and Jesica Mackey to distribute…

Two Mashburn Construction projects receive award

March 1, 2021

Mashburn Construction congratulates two recently completed projects for receiving the Golden Nail Award. The projects, Market on Main and Holiday Inn – Downtown, were formally recognized during the Columbia Chamber’s…

Shades of Beauty program series draws inspiration from talents of local women

February 28, 2021

Richland Library is drawing inspiration from the culmination of Black History Month and the commencement of Women’s History Month. Please join us for an upcoming program series, titled Shades of…

Richland County Sheriff’s Department establishes CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM

February 26, 2021

First-of-its-kind partnership between RCSD and the S.C. Department of Mental Health By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the establishment of a new CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM…

NHE Homeowners Association Management to assume management of five additional South Carolina communities

February 26, 2021

Continuing to deepen its association management portfolio across South Carolina, NHE, Inc. has announced the addition of five more South Carolina communities, company officials announced. NHE is one of the…

Theresa R. Tibbs named vice president of human resources and Title IX at Presbyterian College

February 26, 2021

On February 25, Presbyterian College President Matthew vandenBerg announced that Theresa R. (Terri) Tibbs, associate vice chancellor of human resources at Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville, N.C.), will serve as PC’s…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Denise Harrel of DuBose Middle School as Educator of the Month

February 26, 2021

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized DuBose Middle School’s Denise Harrel as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February. “We know that…

Domtar President and CEO, John D. Williams, to Return from Medical Leave of Absence

February 26, 2021

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that John D. Williams will return from temporary medical leave and is resuming authority and responsibility as President and Chief Executive Officer…

Conservation grants support local schools’ environmental projects

February 25, 2021

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD), which aims to promote the wise use of soil, water and other resources, has awarded three Conservation Education Mini-Grants to support environmental…

Curing Kids Cancer donates $150,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital – Midlands

February 25, 2021

Curing Kids Cancer presented $150,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, to benefit the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. The funds will support Curing…

2021 Kayak Bass Fishing Trail series takes to Lake Murray this weekend

February 25, 2021

Experience Columbia SC Sports is excited to welcome the Realtree Fishing KBF TRAIL Series presented by DEE ZEE this weekend, Feb. 27 and 28, on Lake Murray. The weekend consists…

Unique building project in Greenville County to support need for lower income housing across Upstate

February 25, 2021

Georgia-based BMarko Structures has launched its first wood modular multifamily project in Greenville County, South Carolina to build modules that ultimately will add 190 lower-income apartments to help address the…

Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh pleads guilty to State Grand Jury indictment

February 25, 2021

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that former SCANA CEO Kevin Bryan Marsh waived presentment and pled guilty today to a State Grand Jury indictment for violation of South…

USDA invests $42 million in distance learning and telemedicine infrastructure

February 25, 2021

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. Rural areas are seeing…