Richland Library presents author discussion on “The Color of Law”

January 12, 2021

Richland Library is hosting the third of four virtual sessions on the book “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America” in partnership with the…

Introducing HR. Simplified. – A New Podcast for Small Businesses

January 12, 2021

We are excited to announce that ERG Payroll & HR now has a podcast – HR. Simplified. We take the most common HR questions and simplify them. For the small…

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman highlights legislative priorities for 2021

January 12, 2021

Five key areas identified ahead of the start of legislative session Today, ahead of the South Carolina General Assembly’s start of the 2021 legislative session, State Superintendent of Education Molly…

SCRA contributes almost one billion dollars to South Carolina’s economy

January 12, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces that its impact on the state of South Carolina was over $952 million in 2020. Each year, SCRA calculates its economic variables such as…

Colliers International facilitates lease for Home Depot at Magnus Development’s Midway Logistics VI in Lexington County Industrial Park

January 12, 2021

Colliers International | South Carolina announces that Home Depot has signed a 68,040-square-foot lease at Midway Logistics VI, Magnus Development’s speculative industrial development under construction in Lexington County Industrial Park…

AllSouth Federal Credit Union now serves Orangeburg County

January 12, 2021

AllSouth Federal Credit Union announced the expansion of their field of membership to include Orangeburg County. AllSouth now proudly serves nine counties in the Midlands area to include Calhoun, Fairfield,…

Free career assistance available to jobseekers at Richland Library

January 11, 2021

Whether searching for current employment or navigating through a career change, Richland Library is looking to jumpstart your success in 2021. Meet with one of our more than 30 career…

South Carolinians aged 70 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Jan. 13

January 11, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health…

Let’s Talk Race discussion to address recent news headlines – Jan 14

January 11, 2021

Following a week of unprecedented moments in our nation’s history, Richland Library is inviting community members to take part in honest and courageous conversations. Join us for another virtual Let’s…

Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2021-2022 school year

January 11, 2021

More than 175 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2021-2022 school year. More…

Comporium and York Electric partner to expand broadband services

January 11, 2021

ROCK HILL, SC. – Comporium and York Electric Cooperative, Inc. (YEC) have entered a partnership to extend fiber optics to approximately 5,000 YEC members living in western York and parts…

City Center Partnership announces new board members and re-election of officers for 2021

January 11, 2021

City Center Partnership (CCP) announced the appointment of the following new board members: • Jonathan Harvey of Colliers International • Sara Middleton of LTC Health Solutions • James Smith of…

Enjoy a virtual seat to an upcoming world-class jazz concert – Jan 15

January 11, 2021

Tune in to a rollicking, world-class jazz concert from the comfort of your home. Richland Library presents Evening Arts: The Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday,…

SC Life Sciences conference to feature BIO Global executive Feb. 16-17

January 11, 2021

With the biggest story of 2020 – the global COVID-19 pandemic – serving as the backdrop, the biggest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene virtually February 16-17…

Polar Bear Plunge set for January 16 in Lake Carolina

January 11, 2021

As 2021 begins, the Lake Carolina community is once again taking a plunge to help children. Children’s Charities of the Midlands, a charitable organization created in Lake Carolina, was founded…

The Capital Corporation advises Forensic Engineering Technologies, LLC on its partnership with J.S. Held

January 11, 2021

  Greenville, South Carolina January 8, 2021 Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced that Forensic Engineering Technologies, LLC (“FET”, headquartered in Orlando, Florida) has partnered with J.S. Held LLC (“J.S. Held”,…

NAI Columbia and Furman Capital Advisors facilitates the $4.25 million investment sale of Edens Plaza

January 10, 2021

NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM, and Bobby Balboni along with Furman Capital Advisors Peter Couchell, Robert Schmidt, and Luke Hall represented the seller, the KIMIJO Properties, LLC, in the $4.25…

DHEC encourages South Carolina hospitals to begin vaccinating admitted patients age 65 and older

January 8, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina Hospitals should begin to vaccinate their admitted patients, who are aged 65 years and older,…

Palmetto State Teachers Association Statement on Governor’s Budget, 1/8/21

January 8, 2021

By Kathy Maness, Executive Director Palmetto State Teachers Association As our state continues to grapple with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, our citizens are experiencing a natural desire…

Lamikka Purvis Samuel named director of Family Solutions program

January 7, 2021

Lamikka Purvis Samuel has been named director of Family Solutions, a program of the SC Office of Rural Health that works to improve birth outcomes for the African American population…

Collett Industrial announces 196,560-square-foot speculative industrial development in Carolina Pines Industrial Park

January 7, 2021

Colliers International’s industrial brokerage team to handle leasing and marketing Collett Industrial announces that they will be developing a 196,560-square-foot industrial building in the Carolina Pines Industrial Park in Blythewood,…

AmbioPharm Inc. announces new Shanghai campus opening and European executive team members

January 7, 2021

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – AmbioPharm Inc., a worldwide leader in peptide API CDMO services, has recently opened its new Shanghai campus. The new campus adds nearly 50,000 m2 of manufacturing,…

NAI Columbia represented the seller in the sale of an infill development site in downtown Lexington

January 7, 2021

NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM, represented the seller, the Estate of Marie Steele, in the $600,000 sale of a 3.49-acre infill development site located at 401 W. Main Street…

South Carolina Federal now accepting applications for $45,000 in scholarships

January 7, 2021

South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 11th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or technical college…

SSOE Group acquires Stevens & Wilkinson

January 7, 2021

Global architecture, engineering, and construction management firm expands geographic presence, design expertise, and market capability with strategic acquisition of Southeast design firm with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Columbia, South…

Community invited to participate in Lander’s first Race and Identity Dialogue session

January 6, 2021

Lander University will hold the first virtual session of its Race and Identity Dialogue series on Thursday, Jan. 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The first session is an…

Lander Recognizes First Graduates of Kauffmann Leadership Institute

January 6, 2021

Fifteen Lander University faculty and staff members recently became the first graduates of the Kauffmann Leadership Institute. The institute is the result of the vision of President Richard Cosentino to…

All Phase 1a healthcare workers urged to quickly schedule vaccine appointments

January 6, 2021

Nearly 70,000 Phase 1a Healthcare Workers Scheduled to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Click here to download this infographic COLUMBIA, S.C. –  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…

Drive-Thru Food Drive as a Community Service Project – January 18

January 6, 2021

Who: Join District Two Councilman Edward McDowell, Jr., City of Columbia Officials, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation January 18, 2021 as a community service…

City of Columbia City Council to hold public hearing for adoption of new zoning map – January 19

January 6, 2021

The City of Columbia, SC City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a new city-wide zoning map to correspond with the recently adopted Uniform Development…

Diverse students encouraged to apply for new scholarship program by Dominion Energy

January 6, 2021

Dominion Energy is awarding $500,000 in scholarships in 2021 to assist African American and other underrepresented minority students who reside in the company’s service area. The scholarships will be the first made…

ROI Commercial’s recently completed commercial real estate transactions

January 6, 2021

ROI Commercial announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: • Represented the seller in the sale of +/-61,300 square foot industrial facility…

Gov. Henry McMaster names acting director of S.C. Department of Health and Human Services

January 6, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster today named Thomas Clark Phillip, Jr. as the acting director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). Mr. Phillip has served as SCDHHS’…

Fueling wider circle connections in a COVID world

January 6, 2021

By Reba Hull Campbell One surprising joy of this strange COVID holiday season has been the unexpected reminder of how my wider circles of friends and acquaintances provide necessary threads…

Bauknight, Ward tapped to lead Bauknight Pietras & Stormer’s tax and audit/assurance departments

January 6, 2021

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), announced that the firm has appointed Beth Bauknight, CPA, to lead the its tax department and David Ward, CPA, to lead its audit/assurance department.…

David Beasley to keynote virtual Sonoco FRESH Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit

January 6, 2021

The Executive Director of the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme to speak on future of sustainable food systems Clemson alumnus David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food…

South Carolina Farmers can apply Jan. 1 to grow hemp in 2021

January 5, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) will accept applications for hemp farming permits for the 2021 growing season from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2021. The state’s Hemp Farming…

County businesses have until March 15 to renew licenses

January 5, 2021

With the beginning of a new year, the clock is ticking for Richland County businesses to renew their business licenses. All County business licenses expired Dec. 31. The deadline to…

Richland County swears in five new Councilmembers

January 5, 2021

Richland County welcomed five newcomers to County Council during a series of swearing-in ceremonies in the Council Chambers on Tuesday. Derrek Pugh, District 2; Gretchen Barron, District 7; Overture Walker, District 8; Jesica…

Council elects Livingston to serve as Chair; McBride as Vice Chair

January 5, 2021

Councilman Paul Livingston was re-elected Tuesday by Richland County Council to serve as its Chair during its first meeting of the year. Council also elected Yvonne McBride as Vice Chair.…

A message from the Board Chair of Harvest Hope Food Bank regarding the passing of CEO Wendy Broderick

January 5, 2021

Dear Harvest Hope Family, It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of our CEO, Wendy Broderick on January 4th, 2021. For some time now,…

The Beach Company announces two new hires

January 5, 2021

The Beach Company announced today one new hire at its mixed-use development in Columbia, S.C., and one new hire at The Jasper, a luxury mixed-use building in downtown Charleston. Jeremy…

Cohn Corporation completes new Pete Store in Lexington

January 5, 2021

Cohn Corporation’s construction services team completes their second partnership with The Pete Store. The new Lexington location of Peterbilt dealerships and service center mirrors the Greer facility that Cohn Corporation…

Lott re-sworn as sheriff of Richland County

January 5, 2021

Hundreds of deputies later re-sworn By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the seventh consecutive time since 1997, Leon Lott raised his right hand and was re-sworn as sheriff of Richland…

Senator Tim Scott statement on January 6 joint session of Congress

January 5, 2021

This afternoon, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below in advance of tomorrow’s joint session of Congress. “I am grateful for all of the work President Trump has…

Metts of Wilson Kibler awarded CCIM designation

January 5, 2021

Wilson Kibler senior associate John Metts recently received the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. The designation was awarded during this year’s fall CCIM Comprehensive Exam…

Graham looks ahead at the 117th Congress

January 5, 2021

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after being sworn in on the first day of the 117th Congress. “Today is a big day for me personally, and…

Governor McMaster provides $19.9 million in education, workforce training funding

January 5, 2021

$8 Million for Job Training, $7 Million for Early Childhood Education, $4.9 Million for Foster Children Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $19.9 million education and workforce training investment in…

Richardson Plowden announces three new shareholders in the Firm

January 5, 2021

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced attorneys Carmen V. Ganjehsani, F. Heyward Grimball, and R. Wilder Harte have been named shareholders in the Firm. Mrs. Ganjehsani rejoined Richardson Plowden as…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects three new Shareholders

January 5, 2021

  Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Jane Bouch Stoney, Charles E. “Charlie” Ipock and J. Philip Land have been elected Shareholders in the firm. Charleston Jane Stoney focuses her practice…