Southern First Bank welcomes Rhiannon Poore as Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications. Previously at Elliott Davis and FGP International, Rhiannon will be focused on helping the bank grow in…
Register now to participate in West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day on Saturday, September 26, 2020. This year brings new opportunities for fun with family and friends with new…
Dubberly and Ewing-Turner will join Foundation’s governing board in July Two Midlands community leaders have been elected to serve on the Midlands Technical College Foundation Board. The newly elected members…
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 pick up their vouchers this…
Following is a statement from Richland County Councilman Joe Walker, District 6, in reference to a proposed ordinance by the City of Columbia that would require citizens to wear masks…
Taylor Jackson, was promoted to Director of SC Logistics for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness from her previous post as Deputy Director. Jackson will take the helm of the…
Colliers International | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles brokered the 54,312-square-foot lease at 128 McQueen Street in West…
South Carolinians under the age of 30 are testing positive for COVID-19 in increasing numbers the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. As of today, 4,160 of…
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation wants to send a friendly reminder about the upcoming deadline for the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. Applications are due by Wednesday, July 1.…
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) has been retrofitting deputy uniforms (both shirts and ballistic vests) with the words PEACE OFFICER stitched below the already…
Company Investing $26 Million into the Expansion VELUX Greenwood, LLC (VELUX), a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The…
Miranda Kahn, host of AMERICA’s VOICE, spoke earlier this week with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott about police reform and other law enforcement issues. Among Kahn’s questions and Lott’s answers…
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced the return of its “Women Vision SC” initiative, which is recognizing 11 women leaders from across the state in a television program airing July 2…
Meals on Wheels America, the leadership organization supporting more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger, awarded a $75,000 grant to…
Charleston has topped the lists of global, luxury travel magazines as the Best U.S. City for the past 10 years. This discerning visitor demand makes this community attractive as a…
Addresses Police Reform, Accountability and Transparency Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford…
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 throughout the…
In response to the May 25, 2020 in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Columbia Police Department (CPD) Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook reviewed CPD’s current use-of-force policy. In keeping with…
This week, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is beginning to report probable cases and probable deaths in regard to COVID-19. This makes South Carolina the 23rd state…
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its May 2020 market data. The statewide reports indicate a continuation of April activity — waning inventory due to high demand, resulting in an up-tick…
GMK announced that Nicole Robert has joined GMK’s interiors division as a procurement coordinator. Her primary responsibilities are coordinating and reconciling all furnishing procurements for design teams from initial purchase…
The Royal Academy of Dance in London, UK has nominated Columbia, SC native Cooper Rust for their Community Engagement Dance Teacher Award. This award is considering nominees from all over…
A $3.7 million total contract investment in new banking technology is complete at SAFE Federal Credit Union, following the replacement of the organization’s core banking software. Provided by the Symitar…
University of South Carolina president Bob Caslen updated Capital Rotarians on a host of items June 17 at the downtown club’s biweekly Zoom meeting. Topics ranged from possibly renaming iconic…
Over 200 local businesses participated in the drive-through event today, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 held in parking lot between City Hall/Richland County Courthouse (1700 Block of Main Street). This event…
City Center Partnership (CCP) unveiled its new art installation project called HOPE for Columbia at First Citizens Green space on Main Street. About HOPE for Columbia Artists Danny Harrington and Brandon…
Capital Rotary announced new Paul Harris Fellow honors and elected its slate of 2020-2021 officers and directors during a Zoom meeting on June 16. Neda Beal (in photo) was cited…
Richland County Council will hold a virtual public hearing on proposed zoning changes Tuesday, June 23. Residents may submit comments on the proposed zoning requests by emailing the County’s Department…
Evette Calls for 10,000 S.C. Households to Complete Census Today COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette was joined today by S.C. Complete Count Committee stakeholders to issue the “2020…
“When I first got to PC, I didn’t want to go to graduate school,” said Ricardo Hernandez, a recent PC graduate from Madrid, Spain. “I certainly didn’t want to stay…
After meeting regularly to discuss and evaluate processes that keep the welfare of customers and staff at the forefront, Richland Library plans on piloting limited services to safely provide physical…
GroundBreak Carolinas, an organization focused on connecting design, construction, economic development, and commercial real estate communities, announced the winners of its 2020 GroundBreaker Awards. This annual awards program recognizes individuals…
Sale Brokered by Sunbelt Brokers in Columbia, SC Sunbelt Business Brokers announced the sale of Hampton Street Vineyard in Columbia, South Carolina to Jonathan Lopez of Columbia. Jonathan Lopez has…
Gov. Henry McMaster released the following statement on the 5th Anniversary of the shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church: “Five years ago, we lost nine beautiful souls at Mother Emanuel and…
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Andy Olsen was named Business Development Manager on June 1st. The Business Development Manager role is a new one solely focused…
Changes Include Delaying Start of College, Working for Money, and Switching Career Plans, According to Research by JA and PMIEF Roughly half (49%) of Class of 2020 graduating seniors say…
Investment Will Create 30 New Jobs Eaton, a global leader in power management technologies and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. Eaton’s investment will create 30…
Richland County Council issued a proclamation Tuesday designating June as Richland Counts Month, in an effort to encourage residents to respond to the 2020 Census. Along with the proclamation, Richland…
Dr. Maurice Scherrens, president of Newberry College, announced Friday the appointment of the President’s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusivity. The task force is designed to bring together campus leaders…
LawyerLisa, LLC announced the hire of Richard L. Bolen, the newest attorney to join the firm. With more than 27 years of experience, Rich practiced litigation in upstate New York…
McDonnell and Associates, PA, a general practice law firm focusing on real estate law, title development, and settlement services, is proud to announce and celebrate its 17th anniversary. McDonnell and…
While your wedding plans may have changed this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however you get married carries tax changes you should consider before walking down the aisle. The…
$68 Million Investment to Create 700 New Jobs Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and…
From City of Columbia, Mayor Steve Benjamin: It is my pleasure to welcome the amazing group of young people who make up our selection of five students for the 2020…
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight for…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) received a nearly $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. SCDOT will construct a…
Four leaders from the Palmetto State will be joined by a national expert on Infectious Disease June 23 at 10 a.m. for a free webinar discussion on leadership strategies to…
Dominion Energy South Carolina recently launched its new, online store to improve the shopping experience available to eligible residential electric customers looking to purchase Energy Star-certified products like LED lightbulbs,…
Five Liberty Fellows have received a total of $35,000 from the McNulty Foundation’s Global Response Fund to support COVID-19 response efforts serving vulnerable communities. Matthew Alexander, founder and CEO of…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 582 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 2 additional deaths. This brings the total number of…