New WestLawn office building coming to the BullStreet District, to be largest of its kind in S.C.

October 15, 2020

Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte law firm to occupy top two floors of unique mass timber building Work has begun in the BullStreet District on a unique 75,000 sq ft.…

Are you prepared for open enrollment in a digital world?

October 15, 2020

By Andrew Monk, Manager Benefits Education The Cason Group With a global pandemic continuing to affect the workplace, many businesses will be conducting open enrollment for 2021 with a remote…

Ada D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, assumes role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians

October 15, 2020

Ada D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Columbia, South Carolina, assumes the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. The AAFP represents 136,700 physicians and…

CAE’s first Art in the Airport featured artist, Chris Garvey, unveils exhibit at Airport

October 15, 2020

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) unveiled an exhibit by the first Art in the Airport featured artist, Chris Garvey. The exhibit is currently on display in the connector – the…

DHEC, Prisma Health offer free flu shots in Midlands throughout October 

October 15, 2020

As the fight against COVID-19 continues nationally and worldwide, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) stresses how critical it is for everyone to receive their flu…

Magnus Development breaks ground on Midway Logistics VI in Lexington County Industrial Park

October 15, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team to handle leasing Magnus Development has broken ground on their newest industrial speculative development, Midway Logistics VI, located in Lexington County Industrial…

Richland Library presents author discussion on health & social justice

October 14, 2020

Richland Library is inviting the community to take part in a powerful discussion. Join us for Mama Can You Hear Me? A Cry from the African-American Soul from 6:30 –…

DHEC receives $200,000 EPA grant for environmental justice project in South Carolina

October 14, 2020

Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated its selection as a recipient of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for environmental justice projects that…

Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

October 14, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Kristie Roe, CCIM SIOR, Alex Irwin and William…

Columbia selected to participate in new program to tackle budget crises and advance equity

October 14, 2020

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that Columbia is one of 30 cities that will participate in the What Works Cities City Budgeting for Equity and Recovery program, a new effort that will help cities confront…

Brandon Jamison Sr. opens a Brightway Insurance Agency

October 14, 2020

Brightway, The Brandon Jamison Agency offers more choice of insurance brands for your Home, Auto and other insurance needs While the country’s response to the Coronavirus has caused many business…

IT-oLogy expands services to include K-12 private tutoring

October 14, 2020

IT-oLogy is now offering private tutoring workshops for K-12 students in various information technology subjects. Students will be taught by one of IT-oLogy’s certified instructors during a two-hour virtual workshop.…

Lander Trustees vote to keep tuition frozen for sixth consecutive academic year

October 14, 2020

The Lander University Board of Trustees voted Wednesday (Oct. 14) to freeze tuition and general fees for the 2021-22 academic year. The unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees marks…

City of Columbia to cancel annual “Spooktacular Halloween Party”

October 14, 2020

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced they will cancel this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community.…

Brandon Jamison Sr. opens a Brightway Insurance Agency

October 14, 2020

While the country’s response to the Coronavirus has caused many business operations to pause, Brightway Insurance remains committed to customers and to people who want to build their own business…

SCRA announces new SC Academic Innovations Director

October 14, 2020

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that Sohail Malik was recently named Director of SC Academic Innovations. Malik will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the SC…

Ninth South Carolina Cultural District approved in Camden

October 14, 2020

S.C. Arts Commission board votes unanimously for approval The city of Camden was awarded the ninth South Carolina Cultural District today by a unanimous vote of the South Carolina Arts…

Riggs Partners announces 2020 CreateAthon® nonprofit clients

October 14, 2020

    Five South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 23rd annual CreateAthon®. The marketing marathon…

County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

October 13, 2020

The County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…

SC Works to Host Open-Air Job Fair October 15 in Fountain Inn

October 13, 2020

SC Works is hosting an open-air Job Fair in Fountain Inn on October 15th from 2PM-5PM at the Fountain Inn Farmers Market (110 Depot St., Fountain Inn), which will include…

Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates $200 million in total grantmaking

October 13, 2020

Harnessing the collective resources of the community through over 26,000 grants and scholarships Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded over $200 million in grants…

South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts

October 13, 2020

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…

A Conversation with Matt Kennell, City Center Partnership

October 13, 2020

Twenty years ago, the downtown business district of Columbia, SC, specifically Main Street, was a source of embarrassment for local residents. Skip ahead to 2020, and downtown Columbia is now…

Presbyterian College the top private college in South Carolina, according to Money’s 2020 list of “best colleges”

October 13, 2020

Presbyterian College is the highest-ranked private institution in South Carolina, according to Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value.” The rankings factor in tuition, family borrowing, and career…

Arrival to build its first U.S. electric vehicle microfactory in York County

October 13, 2020

The $46 Million Investment Will Create 240 New Jobs Arrival, a global electric vehicle (EV) company, today announced plans to establish its first U.S. Microfactory in York County. The $46…

Do you react or respond?

October 13, 2020

By Heather Matthews NP Strategy   Do you react or respond?  That question felt like a stab to my heart and almost made me fall off the treadmill one evening. …

Seibels appoints Rao Tadepalli Chief Information Officer

October 13, 2020

Columbia, SC-based, Seibels, announced the appointment of Rao Tadepalli to Chief Information Officer. Mr. Tadepalli will oversee Seibels’ Information Technology Services which includes software development, implementation and support, data center…

Certified South Carolina is good for farmers, good for business 

October 12, 2020

South Carolinians are eating more local food thanks to the continued success of the Certified South Carolina program.   According to a new study by Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist…

Richland County asking for proposals to help address housing needs

October 12, 2020

Richland County is seeking proposals to invest federal funding in housing developments as it looks to preserve and increase affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families. The County encourages Community…

Columbia Museum of Art adds 5 works by African American artists to collection

October 12, 2020

The Columbia Museum of Art announces a series of exciting purchases in the past year of works by contemporary African American artists — Sanford Biggers, Kwame Brathwaite, Elizabeth Catlett, Sam…

Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship recipient

October 12, 2020

The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to announce Ansley Kamau Pope as recipient of the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. He’s a graduate student in history at the…

Basecamp Fitness adding location in Columbia

October 12, 2020

The Carolinas are about to get HIIT. Basecamp Fitness, the hot new boutique fitness franchise with a unique brand of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)-based workouts, has expanded its nationwide footprint with…

City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards

October 12, 2020

The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…

“This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19

October 12, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Mary Caskey selected to become Riley Fellow

October 12, 2020

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Mary Caskey has been selected to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley Institute now in its 17th…

South Carolina Wildlife Federation celebrates first anniversary of “Columbia Community Wildlife Habitat Day”

October 12, 2020

It has been a full year since Mayor Stephen Benjamin declared October 11th “Columbia’s Community Wildlife Habitat Day” in honor of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s (SCWF’s) accomplishment of certifying…

URS Capital Partners and Catalyst Capital Partners acquire $45M+ mixed-use project in Rock Hill, SC

October 11, 2020

A joint venture between URS Capital Partners, a NY based private real estate investment firm, and Catalyst Capital Partners, a Charlotte based real estate development firm, have recently closed on…

The Stoplight Project aims to help people express social distance comfort levels

October 11, 2020

NDB Association & Event Management recently announced the creation of The Stoplight Project, a campaign to bring awareness to the varying degrees of social distancing comfort levels in local communities.…

Mary Poppins returns to Town Theatre

October 11, 2020

After a 6-month hiatus, WE’RE BACK! Mary Poppins will return to the Town Theatre stage October 23 through November 14. Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, October 14 at 12…

Rotary District opens million-dollar campaign

October 11, 2020

Rotarians in eastern South Carolina are invited to take part in a new $1 million campaign supporting the Rotary Foundation – the international service club’s charitable endowment that underwrites programs…

Tony Timmerman — Broker in Charge at Home Advantage Realty Chapin

October 11, 2020

Tony Timmerman is Broker in Charge of Home Advantage Realty’s recently opened Chapin office. Tony’s years of work experience both in and out of real estate allow him to guide…

Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, October 13

October 10, 2020

The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  At 4:30 p.m., the board will convene in executive session. Public session…

Longtime Richland Library volunteer receives statewide recognition

October 10, 2020

A longtime volunteer with Richland Library is receiving statewide recognition for her service to the community. On Wednesday, September 30, the Office of Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina…

Colliers Report: Columbia industrial is in a “space race”

October 9, 2020

Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The Columbia industrial market outperformed expectations with a total absorption of 229,640 square feet during the third quarter of 2020.…

Lakota Medical donates 200,000 masks to South Carolina

October 9, 2020

Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by representatives from Inman-based Lakota Medical to announce the company’s $500,000 donation of 200,000 masks to the state of South Carolina. The donated masks…

Picnic in the Park with Town and Forest Acres

October 9, 2020

There’s nothing better than great music and great company – in the BEST neighborhood around! This month Town Theatre will present three mini-concerts by some fantastic performers that have graced…

S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame revamps for future

October 9, 2020

By Alex Junes-Ward   The South Carolina Black Belt Hall (SCBBHOF) was restructured in Sept. 2020 with new organizational elements added on the model of the S.C. Athletic Hall of…

Two Spartanburg area women to be honored as Women of Distinction drive-in movie style

October 8, 2020

Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands will honor two Spartanburg area women at its annual Boots & Pearls: Women of Distinction Awards Celebration on Thursday, October 22, 2020 drive-in…

Lower Richland educator named 2020 Midlands Region Career Specialist of the Year

October 8, 2020

When colleagues describe Lower Richland High School Career Specialist Cynthia Flemming-Tyler, expect to hear words like “impeccable,” “going the extra mile” and “an advocate for students.” Those exceptional qualities have…

Supreme Court sides with The SCEA in major school funding case

October 8, 2020

The South Carolina Supreme Court issued a historic opinion late Wednesday, siding with The South Carolina Education Association and affirming that the use of public funds for private schools is…