Arrested Development to headline free Famously Hot New Year virtual celebration

December 10, 2020

Arrested Development — the two-time Grammy-winning hip-hop and funk group — will perform a free virtual concert at Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s virtual party of the year, on…

Belk investing in upgrades at Richland County distribution center

December 10, 2020

Belk, the nation’s largest private department store chain, will invest $2.5 million over the next five years to make improvements to its distribution center in Richland County. Belk plans to…

Armada Analytics, Inc. relocating headquarters and expanding operations in Greenville County

December 10, 2020

Armada Analytics, Inc., a real estate consulting company, today announced plans to relocate and expand operations in Greenville County, S.C. The more than $1 million investment will create 33 new…

6th annual ‘Kwanzaa in the Midlands’ celebration goes virtual due to COVID-19

December 10, 2020

Free event includes performances, drumming, & speaker from different local African origins The 2020 Kwanzaa in the Midlands: Ujima celebration will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 6:00 PM…

W.O. Blackstone & Co., Inc. welcomes Branham to the team

December 9, 2020

Daniel Branham joins W.O. Blackstone & Co., Inc. as a new Project Manager. Mr. Branham, a native of Columbia, graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2017 with a…

Sunbelt Business Brokers announces sale of MCM Network

December 9, 2020

Sale Brokered by Sunbelt Brokers in Columbia, SC Sunbelt Business Brokers announced today the sale of MCM Network Systems, a full-service IT support provider serving South Carolina and Northeast Georgia…

Allied Air Enterprises Inc. expanding operations in Orangeburg County

December 9, 2020

Allied Air Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc., announced plans to expand operations in Orangeburg County. The more than $35.7 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Founded…

Dominion Energy names Georgetown native to newly created executive position

December 9, 2020

Felicia Howard, a native of Georgetown, South Carolina, will become Dominion Energy’s vice president of economic development strategy, Jan. 1, 2021. Howard is being promoted into the newly created position…

Lander receives grant for Race and Identity Dialogue series

December 9, 2020

Lander University will present a Race and Identity Dialogue series of virtual presentations and discussions beginning in January. The series is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the…

Flock and Rally Communications & Marketing celebrates 10 years

December 9, 2020

As a consequential year comes to a close, communications and marketing firm Flock and Rally is pausing to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Founded in 2010, Flock and Rally marks one…

New innovative equipment available through Richland Library’s collection

December 9, 2020

Richland Library is making it easier to learn, create and share from home without having to worry about the cost or capital investment. We’re expanding our Library of Things collection…

Rosen Hagood Law Firm announces the addition of F. Truett Nettles, II as Of Counsel

December 9, 2020

Rosen Hagood announced that F. Truett Nettles, II has joined the firm as Of Counsel. “We are pleased to have Truett join the firm,” said Andrew Gowdown, co-managing partner of…

Top promotions and leadership shifts at RCSD

December 9, 2020

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Several new high-level promotions and leadership reorganizations were announced at the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) earlier this month. One new chief, two majors, five…

Wells Fargo surprises Harvest Hope with $50,000 donation this holiday season

December 9, 2020

Wells Fargo’s Region Bank President Justin Hawkins recently surprised Barry Phillips, Harvest Hope Food Bank’s director of operations, with a $50,000 donation as part of Wells Fargo’s “Many hearts. One…

“Create Opportunity Columbia” workforce development initiative launches with Midlands Technical College

December 9, 2020

Create Opportunity Columbia believes that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. This initiative was developed to create opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to become professional software engineers…

The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns number one spot in Newsweek’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers

December 9, 2020

The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has been recognized as the number one ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in South Carolina by Newsweek. The 2021 Newsweek survey identified the…

Hartsville artist wins 701 CCA Prize 2020

December 8, 2020

The winner of the 701 CCA Prize 2020 is Adrian Rhodes of Hartsville. The winner was announced this past Thursday, December 3, during a live Facebook broadcast from 701 Center…

Rachal Hatton selected as the state’s inaugural Two-Gen Coordinator

December 8, 2020

The South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) has announced that Rachal Hatton has joined its team as South Carolina’s inaugural Two-Generation Coordinator. As the Two-Gen Coordinator, Hatton will establish…

Governor McMaster holds bill signing ceremony, creating Governor’s School for Agriculture

December 8, 2020

S.613 Creates the Governor’s School for Agriculture at John De La Howe in McCormick, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster today held a ceremonial bill signing for S. 613, which creates the…

SC Ports hits record for November volumes

December 8, 2020

As global trade continues to rebound, South Carolina Ports’ container volumes show strength with a record November at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled 207,066 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando…

Prisma Health Richland Hospital selected as recipient of Project 4 donation

December 8, 2020

Local Community Nominates NICU to Receive 4moms mamaRoo® infant seat Donation Prisma Health Richland Hospital is one of 10 national hospitals to receive a NICU donation as part of Project…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports pharmacology students

December 8, 2020

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and CEO Lou Kennedy continue to provide generous financial support to Lexington School District One students via donations to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. Kennedy recently gave…

Chase Granger joins Colliers International as a Property Accountant

December 8, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina welcomed Chase Granger to the accounting team in Columbia. As a Property Accountant, Granger’s responsibilities include financial reporting on commercial property management accounts for the…

Seibels appoints Pam Ringquist Chief People Officer

December 8, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC – Seibels announced the promotion of Pam Ringquist to Chief People Officer. In this senior leadership role, Ms. Ringquist is responsible for leading Seibels’ workforce planning, talent development,…

Lexington Chamber former President/CEO Otis Rawl receives Order of The Palmetto

December 8, 2020

Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center former President/CEO Otis B. Rawl Jr. was awarded the Order of the Palmetto at the Chamber’s breakfast meeting Tuesday morning. The Order of the Palmetto is…

Vikor Scientific, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County

December 8, 2020

 $1 million investment will create 148 new jobs Vikor Scientific, LLC, a molecular diagnostics company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $1 million investment will create…

South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host 12th Annual Restaurant Week South Carolina with a twist

December 8, 2020

With the hope that 2021 will be a year of recovery for local restaurants, get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week South Carolina makes its…

Cayce’s Parkland Plaza welcomes East Bay Deli

December 8, 2020

Parkland Plaza will be the fifth location for East Bay Deli in the Columbia market Colliers International | South Carolina Vice President Rox Pollard and Senior Brokerage Associate Danny Bonds…

Turner Padget elevates three attorneys to Shareholder

December 8, 2020

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Charleston-based Robert E. Kneece III and Nickisha M. Woodward, and Columbia-based W. Taylor Stanley have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective…

A Health Insurance Program for Medical Professionals – SCMA’s Members’ Insurance Trust

December 8, 2020

By William Render Executive Director for the SCMA Members’ Insurance Trust   For nearly 40 years, the South Carolina Medical Association Members’ Insurance Trust (SCMA MIT) has been committed to…

Educational guide aims to spread importance of pollinators to students

December 7, 2020

A new educational tool from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) features lessons aimed at the next generation of conservationists in Richland County and beyond. The RSWCD recently…

Colliers International completes the sale of ±2,740-square-foot office building at 1703 Laurel Street

December 7, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the owner, Grimsley Law Firm, in the sale of a ±2,740-square-foot office building at 1703 Laurel Street in Columbia to the…

Something DELI-cious is coming to Parkland Plaza in Cayce

December 7, 2020

East Bay Deli, known for its New York-style deli offerings, announced today it is opening a new location in Parkland Plaza at the corner of Knox Abbott Drive and State…

Q+ Architects expands leadership team: Robyn Rogers, Spencer Hutchinson named firm associates

December 7, 2020

Quackenbush Architects + Planners named Robyn Rogers and Spencer Hutchinson firm associates, expanding their roles to reflect the firm’s growing list of projects and clients. “As key members of our…

Presbyterian College Mourns Loss of Legendary Chemistry Professor

December 7, 2020

Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Presbyterian College, died on Saturday, Dec. 5. He was 95. Dr. Carter joined the PC faculty in 1951…

NAI Columbia preserves an 8,500 SF religious facility in an impressive sale to Rosewood Church

December 7, 2020

NAI Columbia’s Thomas Wyatt, represented the seller, SC Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Church, in the $600,000 sale of an 8,500 square foot religious facility located at 3705 Moss Avenue in…

Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis wins national humanitarian award

December 7, 2020

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has announced that Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis is a recipient of the organization’s 2021 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award. This award is…

Richland Library shares festive performances online this December

December 7, 2020

While the holiday season may look a little different this year, Richland Library is spreading some cheer with festive performances in the coming weeks that are free and open to…

United Community Bank welcomes Jay Rajaee as Chief Security Officer

December 7, 2020

United Community Bank welcomed Jay Rajaee as Chief Security Officer, a crucial role within the organization focusing on all aspects of information security and risk management. Rajaee has more than…

Samsung continues partnership with Newberry County School District

December 7, 2020

Since Samsung made Newberry home to its Samsung Electronics Home Appliances (SEHA) facility, its commitment to community outreach and American manufacturing has been clear. Not only has Samsung brought over…

Can, and should, employers require that employees be vaccinated for Covid-19?

December 7, 2020

By David Dubberly As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalizes its review of two COVID-19 vaccines and prepares to authorize them for use, employers are asking if they…

Lander University faculty, students prove arts flourish even in pandemics

December 6, 2020

Throughout history, artists have found ways to continue their work during plagues and pandemics. Norwegian expressionist artist Edvard Munch, famous for “The Scream” painting, survived the Spanish flu. The illness…

Apply to become Richland Library’s Artist-in-Residence in 2021

December 6, 2020

In an effort to showcase the talents of area artists and provide a direct connection to the local arts community, Richland Library is currently accepting applications for our next artist-in-residence.…

LeFever elected to Presbyterian College Alumni board

December 5, 2020

Grant Burnette LeFever, an attorney with Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been elected to the Presbyterian College Alumni Board of Directors. The board works to promote relationships among alumni and…

The ART of Real Estate welcomes new Associate Agent Courtney Miller

December 5, 2020

The ART of Real Estate announces new Associate Agent, Courtney Miller. Miller’s expertise in customer service carries over from more than 14 years of experience in the food and beverage…

Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2021 Public Finance “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia

December 5, 2020

Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Public Finance Law for Columbia…

Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street wins AIA SC Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse

December 4, 2020

Garvin Design Group received a Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse/Historic Preservation of 1649 Main Street at the American Institute of Architects – South Carolina’s (AIA SC) 2020 Virtual Design Awards…

News journalist Michelle Legaspi joins NP Strategy

December 3, 2020

Strategic communications firm, NP Strategy, strengthens its media relations expertise with the addition of a 10th former news journalist to join the rapidly growing team.  Michelle Legaspi will work in the firm’s Greenville,…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces 12 Days of Christmas Cash campaign

December 3, 2020

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is hoping to deliver some holiday GREEN to South Carolinians this year through the 12 Days of Christmas Cash social media campaign. Paying homage to the…

Amazon announces 2020’s Best Books of the Year

December 3, 2020

On November 19, Amazon announced 2020’s Best Books of the Year, selecting Brittany K. Barnett’s “A Knock at Midnight” as the top pick. The inspiring true story is a brilliant…