South Carolina-based IMCS awarded major NIH Research grant

January 26, 2021

Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS), known for their expertise in developing recombinant proteins and enzymes, has been awarded a $900,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track grant from the National…

SCRA announces accepted and funded companies

January 26, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Stand Yourself Up, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, Agulus, Inc., was also approved for…

For second straight year, Forbes names Bauknight Pietras & Stormer among America’s Top Accounting Firms

January 26, 2021

For the second straight year, certified public accounting firm Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) has been recognized by global media company Forbes as being among the top recommended tax…

County Council to talk transportation, land development at annual retreat

January 25, 2021

With five new Councilmembers at the helm, Richland County Council will begin setting priorities for 2021 on Thursday, Jan. 28, the first day of its annual retreat. Among the topics…

Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as Best Employer in South Carolina by GOBankingRates

January 25, 2021

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced its recognition as Best Employer in South Carolina by GOBankingRates. GOBankingRates used data from market research company…

House Committee passes $208M COVID vaccine relief bill

January 25, 2021

Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a proposal to allocate $208 million for COVID vaccine relief. The proposal now heads to the full House of Representatives for…

Central Bark opens its first Doggy Day Care in West Columbia, SC

January 25, 2021

Husband and wife team and local residents introduce Central Bark’s unique approach to doggy day care and enrichment to West Columbia and surrounding communities Central Bark, the doggy day care industry…

EngenuitySC’s 2021 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report identifies areas of growth/opportunity in economic competitiveness

January 25, 2021

Columbia MSA maintained or improved rank in all five indicators of economic competitiveness On Monday, Jan. 25, EngenuitySC unveiled its 2021 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report in an online launch event…

Hood Construction welcomes new Business Development Team Member

January 25, 2021

Hood Construction announced the addition of a new Business Development Team Member, Donnie Fetner. Donnie comes to Hood with over 15 years experience in sales, having worked previously in the…

South Carolina Life Sciences conference adds top executives from Microsoft, Alphabet, PhRMA

January 25, 2021

A newly announced group of national and state leaders will join Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath in headlining SCBIO’s “The Power of Us” virtual conference…

Turner Padget Shareholder Reggie Belcher named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inaugural class of “Go To Lawyers”

January 25, 2021

Turner Padget announced that Columbia-based Shareholder Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named among South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural class of “Go To Lawyers” in the State of South Carolina. South…

United Community Bank strengthens commercial lending leadership

January 25, 2021

United Community Bank announced a new leader for its growing Middle Market and Asset Based Lending divisions. Experienced banker John Thompson has been named Middle Market and Asset Based Lending…

Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors welcomes Tom Goodwin

January 24, 2021

Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors announced that Thomas K. Goodwin, PE has joined the firm in the role of Transportation Division Manager for Virginia. In this role, Tom will…

Make-A-Wish South Carolina recognizes eight women in South Carolina for philanthropic achievement

January 24, 2021

On January 21, 2021, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina had the pleasure of recognizing eight South Carolina women for their philanthropic achievements via a virtual award ceremony. Each dynamic woman was a…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings, despite COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts

January 22, 2021

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to maintain high bond ratings with the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a January bond issuance, Moody’s Investors…

Celebrate an early start to Black History Month with Richland Library

January 22, 2021

Richland Library is starting the celebration a little early. Join us for Black History Month Fair 2021: The Jubilation Begins from 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 30. The…

Central Carolina Community Foundation distributes $7.2 million in grants and scholarships during first half of fiscal year

January 22, 2021

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, and its donors are pleased to announce that during the first half of the 2020-2021 fiscal year (July 1, 2020…

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

January 22, 2021

LS3P congratulated Principal, Vice President, and Office Leader Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA, who has been named two years in a row as one of Columbia’s top 50 Most Influential…

Richland County receives national honor for budgeting

January 21, 2021

Richland County’s Budget and Grants Management Office has earned the highest honor in governmental budgeting for the 26th consecutive year. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently presented a Distinguished…

Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster

January 21, 2021

Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…

Richland Library introduces new Artist & Entrepreneur-in-Residence

January 21, 2021

With the New Year underway, Richland Library is thrilled to announce two new additions to the residency program. Please join us in welcoming Tammaka Staley as the artist-in-residence (AiR) and…

McCrory Construction promotes Brad Davis to Vice President of Business Development

January 21, 2021

McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Brad Davis to Vice President of Business Development. Davis previously served as Business Development Manager – focusing on growing the company’s pipeline and brand…

Kelsey Brudvig elected shareholder of Collins & Lacy

January 20, 2021

Attorney Kelsey Brudvig has been elected as a shareholder of the Collins & Lacy law firm. As a member of the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group, the team is experienced…

Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announces new Board Member

January 20, 2021

The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced that William Hardaway, III, CPA, PFS, CFP has joined the Board of Directors. Hardaway is from Florence and has been employed with…

LS3P names Spencer Dixon, AIA, LEED AP BD+ C, as Faith practice leader

January 20, 2021

LS3P is pleased to announce that Associate Principal Spencer Dixon, AIA, LEED AP BD+ C, will assume a new role as firm-wide Faith Sector Leader. Dixon brings over 25 years…

Palmetto State Exteriors adds waterproofing division

January 20, 2021

Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of concrete and masonry finishing services, has added a division to enhance commercial and residential projects in South Carolina, North Carolina and…

Speaker Lucas, Chairman Newton announce Oversight Ad Hoc Committee to review COVID vaccine rollout

January 20, 2021

South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas and Chairman Weston Newton announced the formation of a Legislative Oversight Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with reviewing the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s…

Individual income tax season opens February 12 – choose direct deposit

January 20, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) will begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns for tax year 2020 on February 12, 2021, consistent with the date announced by the IRS. According…

Grants awarded to improve 15 South Carolina communities

January 20, 2021

    Fifteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $6.4 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development…

Boyer Construction hires new Director of Business Development

January 20, 2021

Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. is proud to announce that Blake Buchanan has joined Boyer Construction as the Director of Business Development. Blake comes to Boyer after twenty years of business…

White Knoll High hires Pelham as new athletic director/football coach

January 20, 2021

During their January 19, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Nicholas R. Pelham’s hire as White Knoll High School athletic director and football coach.…

Designer Construction Corporation establishing operations in Chesterfield County

January 20, 2021

$4.6 million investment will create 37 new jobs Designer Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of Axhoj Enterprises, today announced plans to establish operations in Chesterfield County. The $4.6 million investment will…

Spectrum announces launch of 24/7 AccuWeather TV Network for subscribers in Columbia

January 19, 2021

Spectrum announced the launch of AccuWeather TV Network in Columbia AccuWeather is available on channel 198 at no additional charge to customers who have Spectrum TV® Select and higher video…

NC-based behavioral healthcare company acquires operations in SC

January 19, 2021

North Carolina-based Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc., part of the Bain Capital Double Impact Fund’s portfolio, announced today its acquisition of South Carolina-based provider, Excalibur Youth Services LLC. Broadstep is a leading…

South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announces new Board Chair

January 19, 2021

The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (SCCFF), a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, announced the appointment of Warren Bolton as Chairman of the Board of…

SC Manufacturers Alliance announces new hire

January 19, 2021

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced today that it has hired Sunny Philips as its Vice President of Member Relations. Philips will be responsible for membership development, overseeing conferences and…

SIOS Technology Corp. and its employees contribute more than $5,000 to Feeding America

January 19, 2021

SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application availability, delivered on its employees’ commitment to giving back to the community and contributed more than $5,000 to Feeding America,…

Brookgreen Gardens receives $25,000 donation from First Citizens to support red wolves

January 19, 2021

Brookgreen Gardens, the leading conservator of South Carolina’s indigenous animals, has received a $25,000 donation from First Citizens Bank to benefit its Red Wolf Campaign. Launched in 2020, the $250,000…

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

January 19, 2021

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

Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 2020 Year in Review

January 19, 2021

The unprecedented events of 2020 had a severe impact on the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). For year-end 2020, parking revenue was down 56%, airline revenue was down 35%, tenant revenue…

Robinson Gray names attorney Ben Gooding as newest member

January 18, 2021

Robinson Gray has named attorney Ben Gooding as the law firm’s newest member. He was voted into the position at the end of 2020. “Ben has shown himself to be…

Mattern & Craig Engineers • Surveyors announces new Principal

January 15, 2021

The Board of Directors of Mattern & Craig, Inc. would like to introduce Brian R. Newman, PE as the newest Principal at the firm. Brian currently serves as office manager…

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition

January 15, 2021

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…

Southern First Bank expands to Charlotte market Doug Smith, Tiffani Tedder, & Ashley Gibson to provide leadership

January 15, 2021

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Charlotte, NC. The Bank intends to establish a full-service retail office upon regulatory approval.…

Special Olympics South Carolina names Ashley Johnson to board of directors

January 15, 2021

Special Olympics South Carolina has named Ashley Johnson, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, to its board of directors. The mission of Special Olympics South Carolina is to provide…

Home Works of America welcomes three new board members in 2021

January 15, 2021

  Home Works of America is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: -Russell Austin, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones – Spartanburg -Gabrielle…

Martial Arts Hall-of-Famer Brutschy receives Senate Commendation

January 15, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bruce Brutschy, noted self-defense and fitness instructor and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame, received a S.C. Senate Commendation from Sen.…

Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2021 Columbia Impact Awards

January 14, 2021

Nine to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievements at 7th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2021 Columbia Impact Awards, presented…

South Carolina to set record with 3.2 million trees planted

January 14, 2021

S.C. Floodwater Commission is directing the project By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Global expedition leader and S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin is about to set yet…

Glassdoor names South Carolina Federal a Best Place to Work in 2021

January 14, 2021

South Carolina Federal Credit Union has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021 by Glassdoor. South Carolina Federal ranked No. 30 in the…