New Councilmembers to be sworn in Tuesday

January 4, 2021

Richland County Council will kick off a new term Tuesday, Jan. 5 with the ceremonial swearing-in services for five new members who won election in November. Individual swearing-in ceremonies for…

Smoked is scheduled to open this Fall

January 4, 2021

It’s officially in the works! Smoked will soon be Columbia’s newest restaurant and microbrewery at 1643 Main Street. Scott Middleton’s latest project in the 1600 block of Main Street plans…

Columbia Realtor® Morris Lyles is South Carolina REALTORS® 2021 President

January 4, 2021

Morris Lyles, Realtor® at ERA Wilder Realty in Columbia is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2021 president. Morris was installed in a virtual awards ceremony at the association office in Columbia…

Nexsen Pruet elects eight attorneys to Membership

January 4, 2021

Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh lawyers represent businesses and professionals. The Nexsen Pruet law firm has elevated eight attorneys to Members of the growing legal team.  They are corporate attorneys, litigators,…

Senior Resources extends partnership with the Columbia Housing Authority to provide meals to senior citizen residents

January 4, 2021

Senior Meals and Masks, a joint collaboration between Senior Resources and the Columbia Housing Authority that provides meals and masks to senior citizen residents on a weekly basis, will now…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces new Board and Committee Members for 2021

January 4, 2021

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees. The Board also announced the election of Andy Folsom, VP, M&A,…

SC Philharmonic 2021 Live Series at the Koger Center

January 4, 2021

We are excited to announce our upcoming “Philharmonic Live Series” virtual subscription. This series consists of five streaming concerts from the Koger Center for you to enjoy from the comfort…

Colliers Report: Columbia office market may face turbulent year in 2021, (or will it?)

January 4, 2021

Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 COLUMBIA, SC | OFFICE Key Takeaways Tenants of 2.8 million square feet surveyed throughout Columbia indicate only 48% are physically occupying their offices at year…

PCT LTD receives an additional $150K conventional convertible funding from RB Capital Partners, Inc.

January 4, 2021

LITTLE RIVER, SC  – PCT Ltd. announces that PCTL and RB Capital Partners, Inc. have executed and received an additional $150,000 conventional, convertible loan with 5% annual interest and a…

Year in Review: Top Circulated Books, Music & TV Shows/Movies in Richland County

January 4, 2021

As 2020 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back at trending titles among our more than 240,000 library card holders over the last year. We’re compiling lists of…

RCSD lieutenant named deputy sheriff of the year 2020

December 30, 2020

Knights of Columbus honors Community Action Team officer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Lieutenant Marcus Kim was named DEPUTY SHERIFF OF THE YEAR 2020 by…

South Carolina is above national average of vaccine administrations per doses received

December 30, 2020

Dr. Bell Urges Ringing in the New Year at Home A day after providing an update on COVID-19 vaccines, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced the…

Pioneering attorney and “World Class Jazz” radio show host, Luther J. Battiste III, joins ColaJazz Foundation Board of Directors

December 30, 2020

The ColaJazz Foundation is proud to announce that Luther J. Battiste III has been elected to serve on its board of directors. Battiste is a founding shareholder of Johnson, Toal…

100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $7,500 to The Women’s Shelter

December 29, 2020

1100 Women Who Care Midlands SC, at their final meeting of 2020, voted to support The Women’s Shelter in Columbia with a donation of $7,500. Members of 100 Women Who…

County announces closures, service changes for New Year’s Day

December 29, 2020

Richland County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. There will be no…

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

December 29, 2020

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…

Attorney Carson Shealy joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender

December 29, 2020

Attorney Carson Shealy has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. His practice areas will include automobile liability, premises liability, insurance coverage and general litigation. Carson is originally from…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport earns GBAC STAR™ Accreditation, among first in South Carolina

December 28, 2020

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is pleased to announce that it has earned the accreditation of being a Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ facility. This recognition commits CAE to maintaining…

Department of Energy selects Battelle Savannah River Alliance for $3.8 billion contract to manage Savannah River National Laboratory with UofSC, other SC colleges

December 28, 2020

The Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BRSA) Team was selected by the Department of Energy to manage one of the country’s premier environmental, energy, and national security research facilities—the Savannah River…

SC Federal Bar Association donates $10,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank

December 28, 2020

The S.C. Chapter of Federal Bar Association is giving back to food banks this holiday season. S.C. Chapter President Janet Brooks Holmes and President-elect Beattie Ashmore presented Harvest Hope Food…

Study Edge announces South Carolina K-12 tutoring initiative

December 28, 2020

Study Edge announced the expansion of its online Tutor Matching Service (TMS) to the entire State of South Carolina in January 2021. Tutors have been flocking to TMS, including those…

Sandhills School breaks ground with construction on a major building project funded by the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation

December 27, 2020

The $2.1 million dollar project is an investment in the future of South Carolina and the current and future students of Sandhills School, bright, college-bound children who need a different…

Lovelace to serve as next S.C. Sea Grant Consortium executive director

December 27, 2020

Susan Lovelace, Ph.D., has been selected as the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium executive director, effective January 1, 2021. Previously she was the Consortium’s assistant director for development and extension for…

Lander’s Dean of Nursing Leads by Example in COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

December 23, 2020

GREENWOOD, S.C. __ Nursing students and faculty from Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing are among the first people in South Carolina to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine developed…

Lander University chooses Fekula to lead College of Business

December 23, 2020

When Lander University opens after holiday break on Jan. 4, one week before classes begin on Jan. 11, Dr. Mick Fekula will start his tenure as dean of Lander’s College…

NAI Columbia and Furman Capital Advisors facilitate the sale of the Landmark Office & Medical Park

December 23, 2020

NAI Columbia Principal Peyton Bryant, CCIM, and Furman Capital Advisors Managing Director Peter Couchell, CCIM, have facilitated the successful sale of the 215,000 square foot office and medical park in…

NAI Columbia represented the seller in the $3.22 million sale of a future Floor & Decor Store in Columbia

December 23, 2020

Palmer, Balboni team retain the listing for the remaining acreage for future development. NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM, and Bobby Balboni represented the seller, Hampton Automotive, Inc. in the $3.22…

Harry A. Huge, Honorary Consul for Estonia in SC, to receive 2020 Global Vision Award

December 23, 2020

The Columbia World Affairs Council announced the esteemed 2020 Global Vision Award will be given in honor and remembrance of the late Harry Arthur Huge, Honorary Consul of the Republic…

Fit Columbia is moving

December 22, 2020

Fit Columbia is excited to announce they are moving from 2002 Blossom St. to a larger facility just up Harden St. to 2121 College St., Columbia SC 29205. The new…

Governor Henry McMaster tests positive for COVID-19

December 22, 2020

  Gov. McMaster is experiencing mild symptoms, isolating with the First Lady at home After undergoing routine testing due to coming into close contact with the COVID-19 virus, Governor Henry…

DHEC Board announces selection of Dr. Edward Simmer as Agency Director

December 22, 2020

The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control announced today the selection of Dr. Edward Simmer, MD, for appointment as director of the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).…

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Gloria Talley to retire

December 22, 2020

Lexington County School District One Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., announces that Gloria J. Talley, Ed.D., the district’s chief academic officer, plans to retire effective July 1, 2021. Of her retirement…

Nephron announces FDA approval of Ketorolac, signaling new phase of growth

December 22, 2020

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is celebrating another milestone. The company announced Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Nephron Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection USP, 60…

NAI Columbia represented the seller in the $3.22 million sale of a future Floor & Decor store in Columbia

December 21, 2020

Palmer, Balboni team retain the listing for the remaining acreage for future development. NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM, and Bobby Balboni represented the seller, Hampton Automotive, Inc. in the $3.22…

Piggly Wiggly® independent store owners purchase two stores from Southeastern Grocers

December 21, 2020

Two Independent Piggly Wiggly®  store owners, with the support of C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement with Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG) to acquire one BI-LO…

Newberry Opera House 2021 updated schedule

December 21, 2020

The Newberry Opera House would like to thank you for your flexibility and understanding with the many date changes they’ve had during this season of living with COVID-19. Please check…

Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina announces Member Awards

December 21, 2020

Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Residential Builder Member of the Year Award and the…

The Sierra Club of South Carolina announces new Chair

December 21, 2020

The South Carolina Sierra Club announced today the election of Dr. Bruce K. Cole as the new chair of its state executive committee. Dr. Cole is Managing Director of Palmetto…

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman Statement on 2020 Educator Supply and Demand Report

December 21, 2020

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement in response to the release of the 2020 Educator Supply and Demand Report by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention,…

SCRLA statement on Federal Pandemic Relief Bill

December 21, 2020

Today, Congress unveiled a $900 billion relief bill to provide short-term economic relief to the country in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The plan includes several items that will…

Shutt honored as a “Go To Lawyer”

December 21, 2020

Nekki Shutt, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been recognized as a “Go To Lawyer” in business law in the State of South Carolina. The award, from…

1901 Main produces innovative virtual holiday celebration for tenants and families with video

December 21, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina and AgFirst Farm Credit Bank develop a virtual event to unite families and provide holiday entertainment Colliers International | South Carolina’s Real Estate Management Services…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Sarah Ostergaard of Irmo High School as Educator of the Month

December 21, 2020

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Irmo High School’s Sarah Ostergaard as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for December. “Ms. Ostergaard’s credentials…

BIA announces Member Awards

December 21, 2020

Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Residential Builder Member of the Year Award and the…

Richland Library’s Christmas Schedule

December 21, 2020

All Richland Library locations will close Thursday, December 24 and remain closed Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources…

Jump start 2021 with the Famously Hot Pink Challenge Jan. 4-31

December 21, 2020

With all the disruptions of 2020, it’s been easy to lose sight of the importance of personal health and wellness. Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s Famously Hot Pink Challenge will realign…

Chernoff Newman promotes three long-term senior leaders

December 21, 2020

To mark the closing of an unprecedented year, Chernoff Newman is announcing the promotion of three long-term employees on its senior leadership team. The integrated marketing communications agency has offices…

Bassmaster tournament champion again working with S.C.-based Global Eco Adventures

December 21, 2020

Pro fisherman Davy Hite to be named GEA IRONMAN By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – Yamaha Rightwaters™ pro Davy Hite, an ESPN2 angling expert and two-time Bassmaster Angler…

Gov. Henry McMaster suspends Richland County Council Vice Chairwoman Dalhi Myers

December 21, 2020

Following the indictment of Richland County Council Vice Chairwoman Dalhi Myers, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-76, suspending Myers from office, and appointing Cheryl D. English to serve as…

Statement from Richland County Council Chair Livingston

December 21, 2020

Following is a statement from Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston in reference to the indictment of Councilwoman Dalhi Myers, District 10. “There is nothing more important than residents having…