Cori Nuttall represented the tenant in the lease of 2,698 SF of retail/office space in North Charleston

March 6, 2020

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cori Nuttall represented the Tenant, Onin Staffing in the lease of 2,698 SF of Retail/Office space in Northwoods Marketplace located at 7620 Rivers Avenue, Suite 150…

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9th Annual Shuck-A-Rama Oyster Roast set for March 14th to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

March 6, 2020

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 9th Annual Shuck-A-Rama on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Charleston Cruise Terminal…

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SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros named to South Carolina Chamber Executive Committee

March 6, 2020

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has named SCBIO President and CEO Sam Konduros to the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and…

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Local entrepreneur to discuss why women need to take a seat at the table

March 6, 2020

Richland Library’s former Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR), Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, plans to address Why Women Need to Take a Seat at the Table from 6 – 8 p.m., Monday, March 9 at our…

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South State Bank and CenterState Bank select core provider

March 6, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC & WINTER HAVEN, FL – South State Corporation and CenterState Bank Corporation announced that as part of the integration efforts related to the pending merger, the companies have…

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Richland County prepares response to coronavirus threat

March 5, 2020

This information is changing rapidly. Please see the links below for updated information from the CDC and Richland County in response to the coronavirus threat. Information from the CDC on…

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S.C. Floodwater Commission lauded on Capitol Hill

March 5, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman discussed and commended the work of the gubernatorially established South Carolina Floodwater Commission during a joint hearing held by the U.S. House of…

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Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood taps new Executive Vice President of Engineering

March 4, 2020

Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC) announced Kevin Laird as Executive Vice President of Engineering. Laird joined the architecture and engineering firm in Birmingham in 2005 and moved to Greenville,…

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Learning more about millennials

March 4, 2020

Capital Rotary members got a lesson on “Generation Y” millennials from March 4 guest speaker Matt Vaadi, who heads ERG, a Columbia-based human resources and payroll services company. Vaadi (at…

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Recognition for two Paul Harris Fellows

March 4, 2020

Capital Rotary president Abby Naas (left in photo) recognized Philip Flynn and Katherine Anderson on March 4 for their continuing support of The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable…

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Registration open for city’s summer camps program

March 4, 2020

Teen, Art, Sports & Weekly Camps Offered for Children Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps,…

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Catawba Trail teacher named February Rookie Teacher of the Block

March 4, 2020

Catawba Trail Elementary School’s Scarlett Cotter is the February 2020 Rookie Teacher of the Block (ROTB). The award is sponsored by H&R Block, a dedicated partner of the district. Ms.…

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Pontiac and Round Top Elementary Schools named finalists for the 2020 Dick and Tunky Riley Award

March 4, 2020

Pontiac Elementary and Round Top Elementary schools are among the five finalists for the SC School Improvement Council’s annual Dick and Tunky Riley Award for School Improvement Council Excellence. The…

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Luck Companies donates $15,000 to North Central High School to help rebuild following tornado damage

March 4, 2020

Luck Companies presented a $15,000 check today to North Central High School to help rebuild the school following the storm damage caused from a tornado back in January. The tornado…

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Celebration of ‘SBDC Day’ set for March 18, 2020

March 4, 2020

Businesses have always celebrated ribbon cuttings, grand openings and company anniversaries, and for the fourth year they’ll be able to celebrate the organization that helps them turn their dreams into…

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Power:Ed awards $160,000 to help South Carolina students become work ready

March 4, 2020

Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, has awarded a total of $160,000 in grants to Multiplying Good and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education & Workforce…

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South Carolina Federal merges with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union

March 4, 2020

South Carolina Federal Credit Union officially announced the acquisition of Health Facilities Federal Credit Union in Florence after a member-approved merger in November. South Carolina Federal now boasts 22 locations…

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Leading expert in unconscious racial bias coming to the Midlands

March 4, 2020

One of the world’s leading experts on unconscious racial bias, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, is coming to Columbia, South Carolina. Join Richland Library and the Together SC Summit for Biased: Uncovering…

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Drew Kirkpatrick joins Wilson Kibler as Brokerage Associate

March 3, 2020

Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbia since 1987, has hired Drew Kirkpatrick as a brokerage associate in its Columbia office. Kirkpatrick joins Wilson Kibler after…

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City Manager’s Spotlight – March 2020

March 3, 2020

By Teresa Wilson, City Manager, City of Columbia The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed…

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Community raises record funds to grant wishes for local kids at The Wish Ball

March 3, 2020

On February 22, 2020, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina hosted their seventh annual Wish Ball presented by TrueScripts® and together with 350 attendees celebrated trips that transform – wishes that have taken…

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Celebrating the Charlie “Bird” Parker centennial at the 2020 ColaJazz Festival

March 3, 2020

The Third Annual ColaJazz Festival will bring three of the world’s foremost jazz musicians to The Senate Columbia. Master saxophonists Tia Fuller and Don Braden will headline the April 4,…

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SC Chamber Education & Workforce Development Foundation receives grant from Power:Ed

March 3, 2020

The impactful $75,000 grant will help expand the Foundation’s HBCU STEM Program  The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Foundation has received a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed, creating…

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Explore Facing Race Together exhibit at Richland Library

March 3, 2020

A new exhibit explores the meaning of inclusion and racial equity in our community through the eyes of local artists. Facing Race Together goes on display Thursday, March 5 in…

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AllSouth Federal Credit Union to host Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat

March 3, 2020

AllSouth Federal Credit Union will host its 24th Annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington, South…

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CORA Physical Therapy West Columbia grand opening celebration

March 3, 2020

CORA Health Services, Inc., doing business as CORA Physical Therapy (“CORA”), a top-10 national operator of outpatient physical therapy services, announced  the grand opening celebration of its clinic in West…

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United Community Banks, Inc. appoints Melinda Davis Lux as General Counsel

March 3, 2020

United Community Bank announced that Melinda Davis Lux has joined the company’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Davis Lux will serve as a…

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Avoid Being the Cobbler with Bad Shoes

March 3, 2020

By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy   For many of us, our day-to-day activities are dictated by the services we provide to our customers – so much so, that we too…

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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2020/2021

March 2, 2020

The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2021 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2020– June 30, 2021.)  Applications are due by 12:00…

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The Hartsville Museum celebrates National Youth Art Month

March 2, 2020

The Hartsville Museum will showcase student artworks from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) March 5- March 31, 2020 in conjunction with National Youth Art Month.…

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Top Grossing Movies – March 2, 2020

March 2, 2020

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 02/28/2020 to 03/05/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Invisible Man 1  $28,205,665  $28,205,665 2 Sonic The Hedgehog 3  $16,261,393  $128,555,045…

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The McKay Firm welcomes Alexander Zuraff to Civil Litigation Practice

March 2, 2020

The McKay Firm announced the addition of Alexander Zuraff as the newest attorney at the firm. Mr. Zuraff practices in the areas of general civil defense and government defense. He graduated from North Carolina…

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Columbia Museum of Art April 2020 Calendar

March 2, 2020

    EXHIBITIONS Notes from the Underground: Poster Design from the Hippie Era On view through April 26, 2020 Each of these ephemeral objects represents an event — a musical…

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Understanding community foundations: CCCF reflects on 35 years

March 2, 2020

Central Carolina Community Foundation — the Midlands’ center for philanthropy — is approaching a record-setting total of $200 million in grants and scholarships awarded since its inception. This will be…

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Wilson Kibler aids Independence Materials Group in 29,000-square-foot expansion

March 2, 2020

Independence Materials Group, a subsidiary of Groundworks, has expanded its Columbia operations, leasing an additional 29,000 square feet at its current Rosewood Drive facility near Williams Brice Stadium. IMG has…

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What are you doing, not doing, for Lent?

March 2, 2020

Believers discuss personal Lenten season customs and practices By W. Thomas Smith Jr. What are you giving up for Lent? That’s the oft-repeated question during the 40-day period of reflection,…

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AVID graduates arrive at college prepared

February 28, 2020

One hundred percent of Richland Two Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program class of 2019 graduates met four-year college entrance requirements, according to information recently released by AVID. AVID is…

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Paul Davis Restoration honors women in the workplace during Women’s History Month

February 28, 2020

Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Columbia, a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage emergency and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, is honoring key female employees during Women’s History…

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Celebrate The Gift of Time at Leeza’s Care Connections Senior Prom – April 3

February 28, 2020

Senior Prom is a challenge to the community to connect across the generations through the timeless language of music all the while fundraising to help support families coping with chronic…

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C.D. Rhodes, public finance and governmental attorney, named new member at Pope Flynn

February 28, 2020

C.D. Rhodes has been named a new member at Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, effective January of 2020. Rhodes will continue his…

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TD Bank names Steven Hicks Senior Relationship Manager

February 28, 2020

TD Bank has named Steven Hicks as Senior Relationship Manager, serving the Midlands, S.C. market. As Senior Relationship Manager, Hicks is responsible for enhancing existing commercial client relationships by providing…

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Lexington Chamber honors Lexington Medical Center’s Barbara Willm with Community Impact Award

February 27, 2020

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center awarded Barbara Willm, Vice President of Development and Community Relations for the Lexington County Health Services District, with the Mike Till Impact Award at…

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Columbia High School selected to pilot new National JROTC Cybersecurity initiative

February 27, 2020

Columbia High School is among 30 high schools in the nation selected to pilot a new cybersecurity training initiative of the United States Air Force JROTC Headquarters and the non-profit…

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Healthy Learners welcomes four new board members

February 27, 2020

Healthy Learners, a faith-based non-profit that connects school-aged children to health care providers to help remove barriers to school success, announces four new members to the Healthy Learners Board of…

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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes back Joy Faust, Assoc. IIDA to the firm

February 27, 2020

Studio 2LR announced that Joy Faust, Assoc. IIDA, has joined our design team. Ms. Faust is a Columbia transplant bringing her previous business experience in administration and finance to her…

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Battle at BullStreet parking and general information released

February 27, 2020

Palmetto State Rivalry Continues at Segra Park Saturday at 3 PM The Columbia Fireflies today announced all parking information for the Battle at BullStreet taking place this Saturday. The Clemson…

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South State Bank expands S.C. Private Wealth team

February 27, 2020

South State Bank announced two new team members who will expand the Private Wealth team with their expertise and insight. “Since 1934, South State has been providing customized financial solutions…

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Richland County seeks neighborhoods’ help marking storm drains

February 27, 2020

Richland County Stormwater Management, in partnership with Columbia Water, is asking residents for help with marking storm drains in 20 neighborhoods in 2020. The project is part of the County’s…

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Colliers International brokers 37-property, 5.5 million-square-foot industrial portfolio sale to Weston, Inc.

February 27, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK to handle leasing, marketing, property management, accounting and project management for the portfolio. Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC, – Weston,…

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GaffneyLewis attorney, Randi Lynn Roberts, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®

February 27, 2020

GaffneyLewis, LLC announced that attorney Randi Lynn Roberts has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney, Roberts represents companies throughout the South Carolina…

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