Colliers brokers lease of 62,812-square-foot warehouse in West Columbia to Stroud Supply

August 26, 2025

Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles, SIOR of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the lease of an approximately 62,812-square-foot warehouse at 150 Queen Parkway in West Columbia,…

Sharonview Federal Credit Union celebrates 70 years of community impact

August 26, 2025

Sharonview Federal Credit Union celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, marking seven decades of unwavering commitment to empowering its members and giving back to communities across North and South Carolina.…

State Museum Foundation names new board leadership and welcomes board members

August 26, 2025

New leadership brings fresh vision to support the museum’s mission and growth.  The South Carolina State Museum Foundation has announced new board leadership and the election of three new members…

Richland County earns top credit ratings from Moody’s, S&P Global agencies

August 26, 2025

Richland County recently earned top ratings from two of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus, a nod to the County’s sound financial practices and policies. Moody’s Ratings assigned its Aaa rating…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2025 Angel Charities

August 26, 2025

Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors…

SIOS Technology wins prestigious industry awards for high availability solutions

August 26, 2025

Gold Stevie® Award and Silver Titan Award honor SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux 9.9.0 for innovation in high availability and business continuity solutions SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application…

Hood Construction, Quackenbush Architects complete CCTC new Academic & Student Services Building

August 26, 2025

On August 5th, Hood Construction and Quackenbush Architects joined Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) administrators, students, and staff to celebrate the dedication of their new Academic Student Services Building. Located…

2026 Lawyer of the Year recipient Bert Brannon joins Newsome Law

August 26, 2025

Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has hired Bert Brannon to serve as Of Counsel for the firm. Brannon, recently named a 2026 Lawyer of the Year…

S.C. Arts Commission names seven new ‘emerging artists’

August 26, 2025

New cohort receives project funding, mentoring Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and…

Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new associate architect, Kathryn Risola

August 26, 2025

Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomed Kathryn “Kat” Risola to the Q+ team as a new associate architect. Risola, who grew up on Long Island, New York, has a…

All attorneys at Lewis Babcock honored in new edition of “Best Lawyers in America”

August 25, 2025

For the third consecutive year, all three partners at Lewis Babcock are included in “Best Lawyers in America,” a national directory of leading attorneys in the country. The 2026 edition…

Shutt named Lawyer of the Year for her ERISA practice

August 25, 2025

Nekki Shutt has won Lawyer of the Year honors for her work in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law in the Columbia area in the just-released 2026 “Best Lawyers in America.” It’s…

Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomes Rachel L. Ware to its Retail & Hospitality Practice Group

August 25, 2025

Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed attorney Rachel Ware to its Retail and Hospitality Practice Group. Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia.…

Past Rotary International Vice President awarded the Order of the Palmetto

August 25, 2025

Dr. Anne L. Matthews, a distinguished educator, published author, accreditation commissioner, and public speaker, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, by Governor Henry…

McCrory Construction promotes Nichole Kopenhaver to Senior Project Manager

August 25, 2025

McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has promoted Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS, to Senior Project Manager. Kopenhaver has nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry, the…

CREW Midlands to host USC Campus Development Foundation update featuring university leaders

August 25, 2025

CREW Midlands will host its September Lunch Program at Segra Park, bringing together industry professionals, members, and students for an exclusive update on major development projects shaping the University of…

Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America

August 22, 2025

Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald have been…

HUB International purchases Midlands-based Clarke & Company Benefits

August 22, 2025

HUB International, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, recently announced the purchase of Clarke & Company Benefits. Headquartered in Columbia, this acquisition follows recent Midlands acquisitions of the…

Barbara Melvin steps down as leader of South Carolina Ports Authority

August 22, 2025

After three years of leading the South Carolina Ports Authority as President and CEO, Barbara Melvin has announced her resignation, with plans to pursue other opportunities. Melvin joined SC Ports…

South Carolina announces 10-year partnership with Nike

August 22, 2025

University of South Carolina Athletics has agreed to a new 10-year partnership with Nike, a worldwide leader in athletic equipment and attire, effective July 1, 2026. Nike will supply all…

Cal Watson named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for 2026

August 22, 2025

Cal Watson of Robinson Gray law firm has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants by The Best…

Paul Hoefer named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for 2026

August 22, 2025

Paul Hoefer, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Litigation – Banking and Finance by…

Matt Hill named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for 2026

August 22, 2025

Matt Hill, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Banking and Finance Law by The…

Callison Tighe’s Koutrakos named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers

August 22, 2025

Demetri K. “Jim” Koutrakos of Callison Tighe & Robinson has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year in Columbia for Litigation – Real Estate by The Best Lawyers in…

Marti Bluestein named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for 2026

August 22, 2025

Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein, a founding partner of Bluestein Attorneys, is being honored as Lawyer of the Year for Columbia by Best Lawyers in America® for 2026 in the area…

Best Lawyers honors three Parker Law Group attorneys for 2026

August 21, 2025

The Best Lawyers in America® is honoring three Parker Law Group attorneys in its 2026 edition. Two are recognized on the main Best Lawyers list for their work in the…

Every attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in “Best Lawyers,” including a Lawyer of the Year

August 21, 2025

Every attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel is listed in the just-released 2026 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion guide, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” Firm co-founder…

Eight Morton & Gettys attorneys included in new edition of Best Lawyers in America

August 21, 2025

Eight Morton & Gettys attorneys are being honored in a wide range of practice areas in the newest edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion piece, “Best Lawyers:…

Sunset Point joins U-Haul dealer network

August 21, 2025

U-Haul Co. of South Carolina, Inc.announced that Sunset Point, a local gas station signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community. Sunset Point at 2481 Decker Blvd.…

City of Columbia leads with Smart Surfaces to cool hot neighborhoods

August 21, 2025

Cool Hot Neighborhoods by Up to 5.3˚F, Improve Health, and Reduce Flooding New Analysis Finds That Roofs, Roads, and Parking Lots Make Parts of the City Up to 13 ˚F…

DartPoints expands across South Carolina with AI-ready data centers

August 21, 2025

DartPoints Puts New Capital to Work: Launches Multi-Market Expansion to Power HPC, AI and Large Enterprise Growth Why this matters for South Carolina: More than 25 MW of additional utility…

Business development on tap at Lexington Chamber’s Executive Hustle September 16th

August 21, 2025

The Executive Hustle is one of the most popular and unique events hosted by the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, and the next gathering is set for Tuesday, September 16,…

Non-profit board roles & responsibilities topic of Chamber seminar Sept. 19th

August 21, 2025

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s Non-Profit Council is hosting a half-day seminar on the topic of board governance. The seminar will be on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the…

SC Manufacturing Leadership Program welcomes third class of industry leaders

August 21, 2025

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced the 2025–2026 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP), welcoming 22 rising leaders from across South Carolina’s manufacturing community. This year’s…

SEC football legend Marcus Lattimore to headline unforgettable Stars So Bright celebration

August 21, 2025

Homeless No More announced Marcus Lattimore, beloved SEC football icon and author of the bold new memoir Scream My Name, will headline the 2025 Stars So Bright celebration—an evening dedicated…

USC welcomes students back to campus

August 21, 2025

The University of South Carolina welcomed new and returning students back to the Columbia campus this week, kicking off a new semester with more new students from South Carolina than…

SC Housing’s Made It Home! Program aims to involve homebuilders, create solutions to affordable housing deficit

August 21, 2025

The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is offering an innovative approach to solving one of the state’s most important problems: a shortage of single-family housing.…

The Fun Is in the Action: Lessons from Fairway Outreach

August 21, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   Back in the Fairway Outreach days, when we were reaching out to inner-city kids and kids from children’s homes (abused backgrounds), one of the things I…

Lonely Lone Star

August 21, 2025

By Tom Poland   I’ve long felt that two South Carolina community names ascend to prettiest—Silverstreet and Lone Star. Those names, evocative and wistful, charm the ear. One conjures up…

Best Lawyers recognizes 34 Robinson Gray attorneys in its 2026 edition

August 21, 2025

Best Lawyers in America® is honoring 34 Robinson Gray attorneys for 2026 – with 26 named to the main list and eight on its Ones to Watch List. “It’s an…

Lourie and Alleyne both named by Best Lawyers in America for 2026

August 21, 2025

Both members of Lourie Law Firm are being named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their practice in Columbia. They made the list in two…

Once again, Best Lawyers honors five Bluestein Attorneys

August 21, 2025

Best Lawyers in America® has again named four Bluestein Attorneys to its 2025 Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another to its “Ones to Watch” list. One of the four…

Ten attorneys at Callison Tighe honored by Best Lawyers in 2026 edition

August 21, 2025

Ten lawyers at Callison Tighe & Robinson are being named in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Columbia. Here are the eight who were named to…

Best Lawyers honors three SMITH | ROBINSON attorneys for 2026

August 21, 2025

The Best Lawyers in America® is honoring three SMITH | ROBINSON attorneys in its 2026 edition – each of them in multiple practice areas. Here they are with their office…

SMITH | ROBINSON’s Murrell Smith named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers

August 21, 2025

Of the three attorneys at SMITH | ROBINSON recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one stands out in particular – G. Murrell Smith Jr. He…

23 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys in Columbia recognized by Best Lawyers®

August 21, 2025

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 73 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2026 Best Lawyers in America® across the state of…

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins four awards from South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association

August 20, 2025

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with four prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the…

University of South Carolina, The Nuclear Company partner to advance nuclear deployment, innovation

August 20, 2025

Agreement will see up to $5M investment in Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing The Nuclear Company, which in April opened its primary engineering and construction office in Columbia, S.C.,…

City Council highlights | Tuesday, August 19, 2025

August 20, 2025

The City Council Meeting on August 19, 2025 started out with several proclamations, as well as special Key to the City presentations. To begin, At-Large Councilwoman Aditi Bussells read a proclamation…

Columbia Streams Art public art program announces new smartphone-based filmmaking contest, Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema

August 20, 2025

Red Carpet Access is Right In Your Pocket! The City of Columbia opens the gateway for cellphone, mobile, and smartphone films from filmmakers of all levels. Submission portal for contest entries…