The latest confirmed and estimated COVID-19 cases by ZIP code are available here as an interactive display. The estimated cases represent possible cases based on evidence that for every known…
By Alan Cooper This article was originally published on our sites in 2010. UpstateBizSC: What is your professional background? Hayne Hipp: For 26 years, I was CEO of Liberty Corporation,…
Columbia’s Malfunction Junction is getting a much-needed face lift. The Carolina Crossroads project is one of the most significant road improvement projects ever undertaken in South Carolina. Anyone who has…
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been recognized by Forbes magazine with the America’s Best-In-State Employer Award. The recognition highlights the company’s stability, good corporate citizenship, support for professional growth…
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the State of South Carolina and the United States government have reached a $600 million settlement to end six years of litigation related to…
The first-ever cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students, a full class of 32 students, returned to class on August 17. The second-ever cohort, a full class of 34 students, will…
Digital Economy Ecosystem program will bring technology training and innovation to rural communities
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) has received a $129,281 grant from the USDA’s 2020 Rural Business Development Grant program. With this new funding, SCORH will collaborate with…
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, is celebrating national College Savings Month with a fun social media photo contest. Families can…
H. Haskell Kibler, CPM, CCIM of Wilson Kibler was awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate associations in…
By J. Abigail Mason, CFP® Designating a charity through a retirement account beneficiary designation is a great option for those who are philanthropic and who also want to ensure money…
Benedict College and CVS Health announced the launch of rapid COVID-19 testing on the College’s Columbia campus. CVS Pharmacists and pharmacy employees will staff the testing operation, which will be…
Greenville’s well-documented deficits in both affordable housing and senior-targeted housing will receive a positive boost in the coming months. Noted South Carolina-based property management and development firm NHE, Inc. has…
NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM represented the seller, BTL Columbia School Building, in the $1.60 million sale of the 63,200 SF industrial flex building situated on four acres located…
Before he was president, before he even charged up San Juan Hill, Teddy Roosevelt co-wrote a book about American heroes. Joe Long, curator of education at the South Carolina Confederate…
Trusted tax and estate planning firm continues growth with new team member Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has hired Meagan MacBean to serve as Special Counsel.…
United Community Bank recently announced the addition of David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel. In this role, Kershaw will work with the bank’s Special Assets and Commercial Credit Counsel…
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the Midlands’ designated authority to address substance misuse issues for Lexington and Richland Counties, is proud to recognize Recovery Month 2020 with a month-long virtual event…
South Risk Management has added additional depth to its service team by hiring three new client managers: Angie Widener is a West Columbia native who graduated from Airport High School…
William Hayne Hipp, 80, of Greenville, S.C. passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Hayne was born in Greenville on March 11, 1940, to the late Francis Moffett and Mary…
The 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© has named two Callison Tighe and Robinson attorneys as Lawyers of the Year for the Columbia area. • Reece Williams is…
LS3P is excited to welcome Christopher “Chris” Rose, AIA, ASID, who joins the firm’s Columbia, SC office as a Senior Architect | Designer. Rose, a nationally recognized architect and interior…
Five-episode second season will spotlight five local eateries across South Carolina South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, “Backroad Bites.” Featuring…
Despite challenges brought on by COVID-19, the state of South Carolina’s manufacturing economy remains strong. That was the overriding message from the first-ever virtual annual conference of the South Carolina…
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, was recently named to Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500/5000 list for 2020. This list is an exclusive ranking of the…
Construction of a 6-megawatt (AC) Dominion Energy-owned solar facility in Bamberg County has begun. When it enters service in the fourth quarter of this year, the facility will provide enough…
In partnership with One Columbia for Arts and Culture, Richland Library is featuring the work of two local, Black artists in our community. On Thursday, August 27, installation begins of…
By S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom State finishes fiscal year with $672 million surplus The S.C. Comptroller’s Office closed the books today on state government’s fiscal year that ended June 30,…
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $14.3 million in CARES Act funding across South Carolina to capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) that will provide…
Beginning Aug. 31, 2020, Lexington County School District One will not only offer meals to students during their days at school but also offer meals to students attending school virtually.…
The Best Lawyers in America® has named 12 Callison Tighe attorneys among those it is honoring in the Columbia area for 2021. Eight of them were chosen in multiple practice…
Agriculture in South Carolina is big business – a $46.2 billion economic impact, 247,000 jobs and over 24,000 farms – but there’s still room to grow (no pun intended). That’s…
As summer begins to wind down, don’t let your reading list sizzle out. Richland Library now offers an online personalized recommendation service, which can help. To get started, visit us…
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina for the seventh year in…
GREENWOOD, SC – Power management company Eaton announced it has launched a new recycling program based out of its Emerald Road facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, that allows customers to…
Duck Creek Technologies, Inc., a provider of SaaS-delivered enterprise software to the property and casualty insurance industry, announced on August 13 the pricing of its initial public offering of 15,000,000…
• Governor’s Awards for the Arts recognize arts achievement, influence, and support • Nomination window closes Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 The South Carolina Arts Commission is once again seeking to…
Six attorneys from Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 list. Those lawyers include: William L. Duda (Employment Law…
For the third consecutive year, CarolinaPower has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina – a prestigious list of the state’s top-notch employers. CarolinaPower is…
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey announced today that the state of South Carolina submitted its grant application for FEMA’s Lost…
NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM and Peyton Bryant, CCIM received the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. “Earning the CCIM designation is a rewarding and persevering experience. Obtaining…
Since 2003, the South Carolina Cancer Alliance has been dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer, as well as improving the treatment of those affected by this disease.…
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education released an online survey for public input on the requested assessment waiver to the United States Department of Education. As required by the Every Student…
An experienced attorney who’s licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina, and is applying to the Georgia Bar, Ashley N. Worrell has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. Her…
In its latest demonstration of community investment and corporate citizenship, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is committing funding to the state’s five, private four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)…
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, today announced it has been approved by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). This distinction allows the mortgage bank…
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently received a generous $1,500 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to assist our students in need and their families.…
Tina Emerson’s business-to-business communications experience spans almost 20 years, with the majority of her work developing business and building client relationships for law firms. With a sharp focus on client experience,…
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 COLUMBIA | PARKING Key Takeaways Columbia, S.C.’s occupancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District remains high at 81.62%. Despite not using…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Reid T. Sherard, Shareholder, and Ian G. Conits, Associate, have joined the firm. With the addition of Reid and Ian, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has expanded…
Brooks Owings, a senior associate and multifamily specialist at Wilson Kibler, recently represented a Charlotte-based investment group in the $2.1 million acquisition of Hampton House on the University of South…