Hill Electric recently hired Angela Gardner to step into the newly created position of Director of Business Development and Marketing. Gardner brings to the company nearly three decades of both…
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The two Sylvan Learning Centers in the Midlands have shifted to e-learning and virtual tutoring for the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency. This service will be available for all…
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On March 28th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated construction of single-family and multifamily housing as an “Essential Infrastructure Business.” While there is no mandatory federal order on what…
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Effective immediately, the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is extending the license renewal deadline for licenses, registrations, and permits scheduled to renew during the months of…
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Congaree National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Governor of South Carolina. The health…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider, today announced it is donating $250,000 to organizations providing COVID-19 relief efforts in South Carolina. The donation is driven by…
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The City of Columbia and Office of Business Opportunities is pleased to announce the tremendous amount of applications submitted for the Small Business Stabilization Forgivable (SBSF) Loan Program. To date,…
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While Richland Library locations remain closed until further notice, in the interest of public safety, we continue to be a trusted and active partner in the community during the coronavirus…
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First round of grants distributed to five local nonprofits The Duke Endowment approved $2.5 million to support Carolinians impacted by the coronavirus crisis. In South Carolina, $1.25 million of the…
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By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – Energy and environmental attorney Tom Mullikin is not only working but training every single day, “without fail,” he says, during the coronavirus…
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In the interest of maintaining the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, the University of South Carolina announced Thursday that it will extend remote learning through the end…
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At a board meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a principal…
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Now accepting food truck operators and caterers Soda City Certified™ (SCC), Columbia’s only mobile application that aims to help residents and visitors explore our Capitol City, has expanded the local…
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By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As millions of Americans have had lives upended by fear of the coronavirus, losses from closed businesses, volatile global markets, open-ended restrictions and shelter-in-place orders;…
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Global textile manufacturer Milliken & Company is leveraging its materials science expertise to manufacture much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for the healthcare industry amid the current COVID-19 global pandemic.…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary BlueChoice HealthPlan announced that effective immediately, the insurers will waive all out-of-pocket costs related to in-network COVID-19 medical treatment for members, through…
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By Sam Konduros Unprecedented steps are being taken by all of us – businesses and families alike – as we collectively combat the Coronavirus global pandemic that is hitting far…
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Providing Free Meals to all Richland County Senior Citizens Any senior citizen (60+) or a caregiver of a senior citizen in Richland County that did not already pick up their…
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Message From Carl Blackstone, President & CEO, Columbia Chamber: Thanks to those of you who joined me last week for a “virtual” coffee. We thought it would be a good…
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Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 COLUMBIA | OFFICE Key Takeaways The onset of the Coronavirus will have immediate short term and long term impacts to the U.S. office market and…
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COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (“SETi”), a leading global innovator of deep UV LED products and technology, announced that it has been successful in achieving 99.9% sterilization of…
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By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CHAPIN, SC – Chapin High School point guard McKenzie Lott, youngest daughter of Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, was named to the Lexington County ALL-COUNTY…
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By Cathy Rigg Monetti THERE IS SO MUCH TO SAY, and also nothing to say, about the feels we’re all experiencing during this scary, awful pandemic. It reminds me of…
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In partnership with Scofflaw Brewing Co., the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has launched a relief fund to assist hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. The primary…
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United Community Bank has announced its plans to support communities and help small businesses obtain funding relief through the Paycheck Protection Program under the federal CARES Act. As one of…
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With the COVID-19 outbreak keeping many indoors and the national census count also underway, residents with internet access are encouraged to complete the brief census questionnaire online as a way…
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As of today, April 1, 2020, the following updates have been put in place by each airline operating out of CAE: American Airlines Moving from 7 to 6 daily…
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The U.S. Department of Treasury has released more information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation to host Midlands Gives day, minimum donation now $10 Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, is bringing the region together — online —…
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Our world is more interconnected than ever, allowing people, goods and services to move easily around the globe. It also allows diseases like the novel coronavirus to spread more easily,…
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Plan a Playcation in Capital City/Lake Murray Country Situated in the central part of the Palmetto State and convenient to Interstates I-77, I-20 and I-26, Capital City/Lake Murray Country showcases regional…
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South Carolina House District 75 candidate Heather Bauer will be holding an online concert benefiting the campaign and the artists who are in need of financial support during our worldwide…
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As an essential service focusing on basic human needs, The Cooperative is creatively serving clients, including those in need of free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…
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Grab your favorite mug, pour yourself a coffee, and join CREW Midlands-SC for our very first virtual CREW Coffee! We have invited Lee Snelgrove, Executive Director One Columbia for Arts…
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By Tammy Davis Part Two of the Corona Chronicles Part One here Sometimes hard things are good for us. Struggle and suffering can make us stronger. It’s true…
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By Tom Poland Spring’s springing. I put my hummingbird feeders up for soon the feathered jets will arrive. My azaleas burst into living color as Disney phrased it, and…
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Under the guidance issued by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) today, the University of South Carolina will begin issuing prorated refunds to students for meal plans, parking…
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Executive order effective April 1, 2020 at 5 p.m. In response to the announced temporary closure of non-essential businesses in the state, S.C. Commerce has expanded its online resources to…
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Welcome Olivia Hucks, Payroll Assistant at ERG Payroll & HR in Columbia, South Carolina Olivia Hucks has joined ERG Payroll & HR as the Payroll Assistant. Hucks will be assisting…
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Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-17, which orders the closure of non-essential businesses, as defined by the executive order, throughout the state in order to combat the spread of the…
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Every Sunday, The Salvation Army of the Midlands delivers meals, supplies, hygiene items, spiritual care packages and books to seniors, individuals, families and children that attend The Salvation Army programs.…
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Colliers International | South Carolina announced Brockton Hall and Allen Wilkerson have earned the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) designation. The SIOR designation is awarded to real estate…
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The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum may be physically closed by the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean our programming has to stop. Starting Wednesday, April 1, Curator…
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Lisle Traywick, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named to the Supreme Court of South Carolina’s Pro Bono Honor Roll for his commitment to pro bono service…
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Jon Michael Williamson, AIA, returns to Garvin Design Group this week, increasing the firm’s number of registered architects to 11. Williamson rejoins the firm after a four-year stint at a…
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As a growing number of healthcare workers join the front lines to battle the global COVID-19 pandemic, or Coronavirus, here in America, there is critical need for basic personal protective…
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The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed through at least Thursday, April 30, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All tours, programs, and special events scheduled…
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced two additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to…
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From Mayor Steve Benjamin: The City of Columbia Stay Home Stay Safe Ordinance took effect Sunday and aims to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent our local healthcare systems from being…
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The City of Columbia has opened applications for the Small Business Stabilization Forgivable (SBSF) Loan Program intended to provide small businesses immediate assistance that are struggling to access capital and keep…
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