Wilson Kibler associate Will Unthank brokers sale of former Fuddruckers property on Bush River Rd.

May 28, 2020

Wilson Kibler associate Will Unthank represented the owner in the recent disposition of the ±7,400-square-foot restaurant and 1.7-acre site formerly occupied by Fuddruckers at 1801 Bush River Rd. Fuddruckers closed…

United Community Bank named No. 1 Large Workplace on list of 2020 Top Workplaces in South Carolina

May 28, 2020

United Community Bank is honored to have been named the number one large company on the 2020 list of Top Workplaces in South Carolina by Integrated Media Publishing and its…

West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater open to the public

May 28, 2020

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC, is open to the public after being closed due to flooding. Please avoid any areas that are…

Kontane Logistics, Inc. expanding operations in Berkeley County

May 28, 2020

Expansion Will Create 30 New Jobs Kontane Logistics, Inc., a third-party warehousing and industrial packaging solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Berkeley County. The company’s expansion will…

SCSBA releases statewide ‘School Board Member Return-to-School’ survey results

May 28, 2020

On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) President Chuck Saylors and Executive Director Scott Price held a press conference to release the results of a survey…

Lexington, Columbia officials create Reopening Pledge for local businesses

May 28, 2020

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center along with the Columbia Chamber have created a pledge for businesses to reopen responsibly during COVID-19. By taking this pledge, businesses declare that they…

DHEC surpasses goal to test 110,000 South Carolinians in May; Latest COVID-19 Update

May 28, 2020

The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that 110,316 tests for COVID-19 have been performed in South Carolina since May 1. Earlier this month, DHEC and its…

Lexington Medical Center and DHEC to offer free COVID-19 testing

May 27, 2020

Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at White Knoll High School At the request of Senator Katrina Shealy, Lexington Medical Center and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are…

Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors

May 27, 2020

Fairfield County School District Superintendent, Dr. J.R. Green, has been named the 2021 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington School District Three Chief Academic Officer, Mrs. Angie Rye,…

RIA approves grants for enhancing water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure

May 27, 2020

More than $14.5 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina   The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 34 projects, totaling more than $14.5 million, to…

NHE headquarters building named in honor of former Verdae CEO; AO-The Space Spa & Salon relocating to Legacy Square

May 27, 2020

Verdae Development Inc.’s Rick Sumerel may be gone in body, but his spirit and passion for Greenville and the Verdae community will live on for decades to come The newest…

Enjoy a Friday Night Dance Party with Richland Library

May 27, 2020

Richland Library’s current artist-in-residence is taking center stage in an online program, which is free and open to the public. Join us for Evening Arts: Martha Brim’s Dance Party from…

Colliers International brokers $3.1-million investment sale in Columbia and is hired for property management by new owner

May 27, 2020

Colliers International’s Neel Keenan brokered the sale of 151 Westpark Boulevard to Westpark Realty, LLC for $3,125,000. Keenan represented the seller, L-H Development Partners, LLC. 151 Westpark Boulevard is a…

Fifty students receive scholarships from Building Industry Charitable Foundation

May 27, 2020

Over the past twenty years, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has awarded $636,250 in scholarships to children of Association members and other students who meet criteria set for the program.…

Zombie Coffee and Donuts launches new DIY Donut Decorating Kit

May 27, 2020

Columbia’s Favorite Coffee Café and Eatery Unveils At-Home Donut Making Kit, New Hours of Operation Zombie Coffee and Donuts today introduced its Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Donut Decorating Kit as a new…

Providence Health eases visitor restrictions

May 27, 2020

Limited visitation now available for most patients as elective and non-urgent procedures gradually resume Providence Health announced today that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions…

Presbyterian College students to receive coronavirus relief money

May 27, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the financial well-being of many around the world, including college students. For Presbyterian College students impacted by the pandemic, help is on the way. Nearly…

Relic Room will reopen, with precautions, starting Saturday, May 30

May 27, 2020

The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be open again starting Saturday, May 30, at 10 a.m. The museum, which has been closed since mid-March because of…

Extension for low-income senior citizens applying for the South Carolina Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program $25 vouchers through SC DSS

May 27, 2020

What: SC DSS has extended the deadline to Monday, June 1 for low-income senior citizens living in the participating counties listed below to apply to receive $25 worth of vouchers…

South Carolina State Museum to welcome guests back, Tuesday, June 2

May 26, 2020

Museum Members to Get Early Access, Saturday, May 30  The South Carolina State Museum will reopen its doors, Tuesday, June 2 (Saturday, May 30 for members only) with new hours…

SC Technical College System Foundation awards final portion of $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand lineworker training

May 26, 2020

The SC Technical College System Foundation awarded the final allotment of the $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand training opportunities for much-needed utility lineworkers across the state. As Duke…

Chabad of South Carolina assists Jews celebrating Shavuot holiday with study guide, dairy treats to enhance holiday at home

May 26, 2020

With the Jewish festival of Shavuot — that begins this year at sunset on May 28 and concludes at nightfall on May 30th — approaching amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Chabad of South…

SETi releases portable air purifiers with Violeds technology for new coronavirus disinfection in early June

May 26, 2020

COLUMBIA SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (“SETi”), the World’s first compound semiconductor for UV LED solutions (Violeds) and Seoul Viosys (KOSDAQ: 092190)’ subsidiary, announced that it launches portable air…

Rising tide: Clemson scientists seek solutions to state’s mounting nuisance floods

May 26, 2020

While a rising tide may lift all boats, it spells trouble for South Carolina coastal communities where flooding has already long been a fact of life. Low-lying areas such as…

The Columbia Museum of Art to reopen its doors June 16

May 25, 2020

The Columbia Museum of Art will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 16, with cleaning and physical distancing practices in place to safeguard staff and visitors. Protective measures will…

SCDOT releases initial COVID-19 financial impact projections

May 25, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has released its initial projections of the financial impact of COVID-19, indicating a decrease in agency revenues based on expected reductions in gas…

InSite Consulting expands leadership team, adds Jerry Howard as President

May 22, 2020

South Carolina economic development professional Jerry Howard has been named President of Greenville-based InSite Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive site assessment/site selection and economic development services to clients around…

PCT LTD announces new hospital equipment installations, distributors and agreement with Sapphire Disinfection Solutions

May 22, 2020

LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD announced two additional hospital installations scheduled within this month, announces the relationship between PCTL and Florida-based Sapphire Disinfection Solutions, as well as declares the…

Midlands Technical College to reopen campus – Preparations underway to resume in-person classes.

May 21, 2020

Midlands Technical College (MTC) will welcome students back to campus for traditional instruction this fall. College administrators are planning and implementing procedures and training programs aimed at reducing the risk…

Communities In Schools of the Midlands deploy services amid school closures

May 21, 2020

Schools are closed, but Communities In Schools of the Midlands (CISM) is still open amid the highs and lows of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many other non-profits across Columbia, SC,…

South Carolina distributes doses of Remdesivir drug for treating COVID-19 patients

May 21, 2020

South Carolina has been provided with a limited supply of Remdesivir, the drug that recently received an emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating…

Richland Library still holding 2020 Summer Learning Challenge

May 21, 2020

As the virtual school year winds down and the unofficial start to summer arrives, Richland Library is excited to share our annual Summer Learning Challenge is moving forward. Starting June…

National Salvation Army Week in the Midlands – May 18-24

May 21, 2020

The Salvation Army of the Midlands is celebrating National Salvation Army Week, Monday, May 18 – Sunday, May 24. National Salvation Army Week is observed annually in May and was…

The International Business Brokers Association recognizes local Business Broker David Yezbak

May 21, 2020

The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized Columbia business broker, David Yezbak, with the Chairman’s Circle Award for exceptional achievement in 2019 as part of its Member Excellence Awards…

DPX Technologies announces a new product for extraction of testosterone from serum

May 21, 2020

DPX recently published a new application note “Automated Method for High-Throughput LC-MS/MS Quantitation of Testosterone from Serum: An Improved Validated Method” where a new ultra pure grade filtration tip was…

SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health releases second COVID-19 Policy Brief

May 21, 2020

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) released a second joint brief examining the COVID-19 pandemic and state and…

SC Thrive announces rental-assistance program for state residents impacted by COVID-19

May 21, 2020

SC Thrive is pleased to announce, in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing), the launch of the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The program, created in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic,…

City of West Columbia hosts mask pickup at City Hall

May 21, 2020

The City of West Columbia hosted a mask pickup for local law enforcement agencies and chambers of commerce for the region, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the West Columbia…

Friends and family of Anastasia Chernoff install sculpture

May 21, 2020

“Her Heart” by Clayton Wooten honors the artist’s love for Columbia and its artists.  On behalf of the family and friends of Anastasia Chernoff, One Columbia for Arts and Culture…

Nephron, One Medical partner to offer COVID-19 testing services

May 21, 2020

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the country, announced a new partnership with One Medical, a leading national digital health and primary care organization that…

City of West Columbia hosts mask pickup at City Hall

May 20, 2020

The City of West Columbia hosted a mask pickup for local law enforcement agencies and chambers of commerce for the region, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the West Columbia…

SC Housing authorizes $5 million for COVID-19 rental assistance

May 20, 2020

SC Housing will provide approximately $5 million in emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis. The program will provide emergency…

Peanut Farmers to donate peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank

May 20, 2020

South Carolina peanut farmers are donating 8,640 jars of peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The six pallets of peanut butter were made by Peanut Proud, a charitable organization sponsored…

Save the new date July 25 for Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival

May 20, 2020

Save the NEW date.. because we are moving forward with the 2020 season of Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival.  This years’ event is now scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2020…

City of Columbia launches channels on Roku and Amazon Fire TV

May 20, 2020

In an effort to provide more access to City of Columbia information, the City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media & Marketing Department has launched channels on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. As video…

SC Thrive announces Rental-Assistance Program for state residents impacted by COVID-19

May 20, 2020

SC Thrive announced, in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing), the launch of the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The program, created in response…

Power team pushes economic development

May 20, 2020

South Carolina’s electric cooperatives are working together to help boost economic development in the Palmetto State. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard from Jamie Frost at their Zoom meeting May 20.…

Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restrictions on attractions effective Friday, May 22

May 20, 2020

Governor Also Lifts Restrictions on Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Effective May 30 Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday,…

Riggs Partners announces 2020 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits

May 20, 2020

Riggs Partners will hold its 23rd annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on October 22-23, 2020. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…

South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard

May 20, 2020

‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…