By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Less than one day after delivering 80 Thanksgiving Week dinners to senior citizens across Columbia and the Midlands, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Project…
Many South Carolinians Struggling “To Keep Lights On” During Pandemic Governor Henry McMaster today requested Dominion Energy withdraw their request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7% rate…
Today, The Beach Company announced one new hire at its headquarters in Charleston, one hire at its new luxury development in Charleston, one new hire at its mixed-use development in…
More than $3.5 million investment will create 41 new jobs Skutchi Designs, Inc., a national contract office furniture company, today announced plans to expand operations in Horry County. The more…
In a season normally overflowing with an abundance of tree lightings, special shopping events, and holiday markets the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 continue to weigh heavily on our local small…
As South Carolina continues to ramp up testing opportunities and capacity at locations across the state to meet holiday testing demand, state public health officials urge South Carolinians to remain…
Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Northeast Columbia provided 80 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston, III, represented the seller, Averyt Family Blythewood LP, in the $1.95 million sale of 390 acres of land located at the…
As we approach the busy holiday season, Senior Resources is in need of volunteers to deliver hot meals to our Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County. Meals on Wheels…
The County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. There will…
More than $27.8 million investment will create 50 new jobs Carver Maritime, LLC, an industrial port known for its shipping and warehousing storage operations, today announced plans to expand its…
All Richland Library locations will close 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25 and remain closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. Local residents will still be…
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold two virtual community events to answer questions on redistricting and get feedback from the community. The first event was held held Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new director of finance for the district. Experienced, professional accountant Connie Frick was approved by the Board of Trustees on Nov. 16 to…
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces the appointment, by Richland County, of Christopher Lawson to its Board of Directors. Lawson is a First Lieutenant in the United…
Grants bring total to more than $8.5 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Hurricane Response Committee has awarded $426,600 in grants to 11 organizations…
Barnes Alford announced that Creasie M. Parrott and Joshua G. Hill have joined the firm as associates. Ms. Parrott earned her B.A. in May 2015 from the University of South…
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Richland Library is canceling the flu shot clinic on Friday, November 20 at our St. Andrews location, which is in partnership with Walgreens. Customers can still…
As Richland Library continues our work to identify growing needs among entrepreneurs and support small business in our community, we’re now accepting applications for our next entrepreneur-in-residence. The focus of…
Christmas in Clinton is always something special and this year is no exception. Approved last year and purchased with funds from a grant, the City of Clinton will host “O’…
Seibels announced the promotion of Jim Brophy to Assistant Vice President of Pricing & Vendor Management. Since joining Seibels in 2017, Mr. Brophy established the Pricing Department where he introduced…
Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts will be hosting a mind-stimulating game night on November 21, 2020, at the Landing Event Center. Festivities begin at 7:30 PM and conclude…
Sylvan Learning Centers in the Midlands are offering a different kind of Black Friday deal this year. Sylvan is offering multiple promotions such as deep discounts on tuition. However, they…
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign will bring comfort, joy, hope and love to Prisma Health—Midlands patients and families this holiday season. GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, will take…
Shop for a Christmas tree, browse holiday décor, snap a photo in front of a holiday tractor and sleigh, and buy some seasonal Certified SC Grown produce as the South…
First Reliance Bank has hired Robert Haile as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Elizabeth Bunn as Treasurer, and elevated Jeff Paolucci into the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO). These changes begin the first phase of…
Southern Visions Real Estate of Lexington, SC announced the recent closing of + / – 47 acres on Two Notch Road in Lexington. The land was purchased for $1,500,000.00 and…
Palmetto Place designated National Safe Place for the Midlands during Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services is raising awareness during November’s National Homeless Youth Awareness Month by launching their partnership with National Safe Place. National Safe Place is a community…
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 4-star Morningstar Rating™ among 447 Large-Cap Value products for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of September 30, 2020. Morningstar® is a…
The World Food Championships (WFC) just announced a new partnership with the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (RTB), South Carolina to host a Super Regional qualifying event…
Quackenbush Architects + Planners received three American Institute of Architects Columbia awards for its innovative work on the Center for Health and Well-Being at the University of South Carolina, a…
Newsweek magazine recently named First Palmetto Bank as South Carolina’s Best Small Bank (2021) in its inaugural ranking of America’s Best Banks. Small banks were defined as those with less…
FORT MILL, SC – CompuCom, a managed services provider and wholly owned subsidiary of The ODP Corporation announced that it has been awarded a Class D Permit (Universal Waste) for…
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) launches its new branding this week in celebration of the nonprofit organization’s 15th anniversary. COR’s current leadership shared the group’s new mission and vision statements and…
Non-profit organizations in the Midlands have been greatly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. While many have continued to provide services, the pandemic has negatively affected the ability to fundraise during…
NAI Columbia’s Peyton Bryant, CCIM, Ryan Causey, and Alex Johnson, represented the landlord, First Citizens Bank, in the lease of 6,181 square feet of office space located at 1230 Main…
The University of South Carolina announced a partnership with Apple Inc. to open an Apple Authorized Campus Store (AACS) in early 2021 in the heart of the Columbia. This store…
Food insecurity has increased significantly in our community over the past few months during the pandemic. To help meet this growing need, AllSouth Federal Credit Union donated $5,000 to benefit…
Saturday, December 12 8:00 PM Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are the latest stars to join the Cola Concerts lineup. The country singer/songwriter duo will be performing at the Columbia…
The Midlands largest drive-through light show is a magical experience you won’t want to miss! Families and friends can fill up their cars for a festive ride through a wonderland…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Tyra McBride has been selected for inclusion in The National Black Lawyers – “Top 40 Under 40” in South Carolina. The National Black Lawyers organization…
Store Will Serve Customers While Adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines Charter Communications, Inc. announced today the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Columbia. The Spectrum store gives consumers…
LS3P welcomed Emily Nelson, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Assistant Construction Administrator. Nelson brings over three years of experience in engineering and construction, including time spent as…
Richland Library announces an update to our hours of operation following the expansion of services inside several of our locations on Monday, November 16. Limited indoor computer use is now…
Richland Library is serving up a delicious meal for your next date night at home. Join us for Evening Arts: Chef David Grillo from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, November…
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) and Public Radio (SC Public Radio) this weekend received seven first place awards and six second place awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association of…
The Association of Fundraising Professional Central South Carolina Chapter has awarded Senior Resources, Inc. Outstanding Philanthropic Large Nonprofit and Outstanding Fundraising Executive Large Nonprofit for the 2020 AFP Honors National…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. SOUTH CAROLINA 7, a new book chronicling and commemorating the historic month-long SC7 cross-state expedition in July 2020, was published last month, a copy…
NAI Columbia announced that Patrick Palmer, CCIM, Director of Retail Services and Principal at NAI Columbia has been elected to serve a three-year term on the National CCIM Board of…
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced today the inspirational art project called HOPE for Columbia has been relocated to 1441 Main Street. “When we heard that CCP needed a new home…