The Board of Directors of Bobbitt, a prominent commercial construction company serving the Carolinas, announces the appointment of Brian Denisar as Chief Executive Officer. Denisar comes to Bobbitt with more…
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Richland County’s Register of Deeds Office will reopen by appointment only beginning Monday, June 15. In addition to making appointments, members of the public are strongly encouraged to wear face…
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In an effort to address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country, Richland Library is encouraging members of the community to take part in this difficult and…
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Charter Communications, Inc. announced the company will invest $10 million in partnership with both the National Urban League (NUL) and National Action Network (NAN) to support Black and other minority-owned…
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Who: Senior citizens in Richland County who registered by the June 1 deadline and qualified for the Seeds of Hope voucher program will need to view the attached graphic to…
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NAI Columbia wins the property management and leasing assignment for the building. NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Thomas Wyatt represented the buyer, Appian-Shipwatch, LLC, in the $3.55 Million sale…
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Kairos Mediterranean will begin serving up its fast casual mediterranean fare at its new location in Columbia, SC starting Friday. The restaurant will open its doors with a number of…
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Lizard’s Thicket on Airport Blvd. in West Columbia and Beltline Blvd. in Columbia will temporarily close on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Lizard’s Thicket, owned and operated by the Williams family,…
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In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the Midlands, The COMET announced today that beginning Monday, June 15, it will be requiring masks or face coverings for all…
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County of Lexington officials have reopened portions of the County’s Administration building to the general public and are continuing to monitor the impact that COVID-19 is having on the Lexington…
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By Reba Hull Campbell Hearing someone’s voice encourages a connection that’s completely different than just exchanging a text, an email or even a handwritten letter. A voice is as distinctive…
Read MoreCentral Carolina Community Foundation awards over $500,000 in scholarships for 2020-2021 school year
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to 204 outstanding students across South Carolina and the country for the 2020-2021 school…
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Governor Henry McMaster today released his recommendations to the South Carolina General Assembly for how the state’s share of federal CARES Act funds should be invested. The governor’s proposal comes…
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The NORD Family Foundation awarded $50,000 to The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program. The NORD Family Foundation has been…
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The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired a walking stick belonging to abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. The stick was gifted to him while visiting Charleston, S.C. in March 1888. This one…
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Join in the outdoor excitement centered around world-class lake events from fishing to boating, as well as outdoor adventure like hiking and biking on countless trails With travelers easing back…
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Breast cancer doesn’t pause. Neither will Prisma Health Midlands Foundation in its 30-year effort to support Prisma Health Breast Center. In October, the 30th annual Walk for Life and Famously…
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As employers in South Carolina and across the United States continue to reopen for business, they are looking for effective and time efficient ways to make sure their employees remain…
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Longleaf Middle School will soon welcome a new principal. Starting July 1, 2020, Teresa Price Boyd will take over as principal of Longleaf. At a board meeting Tuesday, June 9,…
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Fill your Friday evening with a little harmony. Join Richland Library for Evening Arts: IndigoSOUL from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, June 12 on our Facebook Page. This live performance,…
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More Than $9.4 Million Investment to Create 108 New Jobs McClancy Seasoning, a leading food product innovation and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its Lancaster County operations. The investment…
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By U.S. Rep. James Clyburn In my memoir “Blessed Experiences: Genuinely Southern, Proudly Black,” I share a philosophy I developed as a student protester on the campus of South…
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At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues…
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Charter Communications, Inc. announced applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2020 Spectrum Digital Education grant program, which supports nonprofit organizations that educate community members on the benefits of…
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Small businesses encouraged to plan ahead of active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season The South Carolina SBDC network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, urges small businesses to prepare…
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In the best interest of the health of all South Carolinians, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), S.C. Hospital Association (SCHA), S.C. Medical Association (SCMA) and S.C.…
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David Renaker has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker in Lexington. In his new role, Renaker will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with business customers and…
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GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Christina Summer has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney in the firm’s Charleston office,…
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The City of West Columbia is creating additional parking for the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater and Park along Alexander Road. Roadwork will impact traffic along Alexander Road beginning today through…
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Richland County residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted household items at the free Richland Recycles Day event, set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Residents should enter Gate…
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South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) recently awarded grants to seven companies totaling almost $300,000. The types of grants, companies and award amounts are as follows. ACADEMIC START-UP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP) GRANTS are…
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In 2006, The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) created Palmetto Heroes to help bring homeownership within reach for some of the most courageous and dedicated…
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Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has in its 2020 edition once again recognized Robinson Gray for its work in…
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In an effort to provide citizens with directions regarding re-opening, the City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that they will re-open their parks and amenities in phases…
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Certain industries have a more complex and unique HR structure than others. One of the largest ones is the life sciences industry. Which is why ERG Payroll & HR is…
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During the month of May, First Reliance Bank held its “You Can Make A Difference” Food Bank Drive to assist those in need during the COVID-19 health crisis by restocking its local…
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For the eighth-consecutive year, the University of South Carolina stands among the top 100 universities in the world, based on the number of U.S. utility patents faculty members received in…
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Kennedy: “No Matter How Tall the Challenge is, Gamecocks Step Up” Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, today announced it would donate more than…
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The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Kornelia Kostka as the economic development organization’s new Research Manager. In her new role, Ms. Kostka will manage the GADC’s research efforts that…
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COLUMBIA, SC – Hubbell Utility Solutions, Power Systems division will receive three Telly awards for Saving Skylab: America’s First Space Station. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television…
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High schoolers earn real experience and a paycheck before graduating Seven high school seniors graduated this past week and become the first group to complete The Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program.…
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LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL) is pleased to announce they have added another company to their growing distributor network. BOX Bioscience (www.boxbioscience.com) of Mount Pleasant, SC…
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$4 million committed to community nonprofits for social justice, equality, rebuilding $1 million committed to supporting minority-owned, small businesses Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) and its charitable foundation are committing $5…
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The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), has today launched a statewide support line…
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Midlands Technical College (MTC) has announced changes and preparations for welcoming students back on campus this fall. The COVID-19 precautions will be the topic of a virtual town hall for…
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Residents can give input on how millions in Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding will be used in Richland County at a virtual meeting Friday, June 5. Richland County will…
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John Lindley has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President, Bank Operations Manager. Lindley is responsible for overseeing multiple aspects of the bank’s operations, and he will provide senior management…
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Griffin Humphries LLC was launched earlier this year by experienced attorneys Jim Griffin and Badge Humphries. A litigation law firm with offices in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, they focus…
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Three Richland County students have received recognition for illustrating the benefits of healthy soil as part of a statewide poster contest. All three students were recognized for their entries in…
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Richland Two has named Jennifer Larck, school nurse at Pontiac Elementary School, the 2019-2020 Nurse of the Year. Larck is a former emergency room nurse and joined the Pontiac team…
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