Midlands Technical College summer semester to be delivered via alternative instruction

April 19, 2020

Alternative instruction will continue at MTC through the summer semester as part of the college’s response to the coronavirus national health emergency. Most on-ground courses will transition to being delivered…

Midlands Technical College welcoming high school seniors with open arms

April 19, 2020

Midlands Technical College (MTC) has paved a path that provides an accessible and convenient way to becoming an MTC student for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. Graduating high school…

Doctors Care urgent care offers COVID-19 testing

April 17, 2020

Doctors Care urgent care, based in Columbia, S.C., has completed its third week of successfully screening patients for COVID-19, and has expanded its program to begin testing first responders and…

Bank of America donates $50,000 to Senior Resources’ Emergency Senior Nutrition Program

April 17, 2020

Bank of America donated $50,000 to Senior Resources’ COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund which supports our emergency response to senior citizens through our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program. In the wake of…

Navy Seawolf pilot talks about Vietnam campaigns during next Lunch and Learn – April 24

April 17, 2020

Through four tours of Vietnam and 469 combat missions, Al Billings’ superior officers often were torn between taking his wings and giving him a medal. Billings, a pilot in the…

United Community Bank reserves $960 million for small business customers

April 17, 2020

United Community Bank announced it has successfully processed 6,918 applications through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, reserving more than $960 million for small business applicants. As…

LS3P joins 1+ organization for pro bono design

April 17, 2020

LS3P announce that the firm has joined 1+, a network of designers dedicating a minimum of 1% of working hours to pro bono work. 1+, an initiative of the nonprofit…

New application deadline for 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship

April 17, 2020

The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announces an extension to apply for the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. The new deadline is Wednesday, July 1. A printable form is available…

ROI Commercial announces commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze

April 17, 2020

ROI Commercial is pleased to announce the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented the tenant, Palmetto Specialty Transfer, in the leasing of…

DHEC welcomes Joan Duwve as new Director of Public Health

April 17, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) welcomed Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, as the agency’s new Director of Public Health. “Joan brings a wealth of knowledge and…

Hobcaw Barony brings life sciences classes online

April 16, 2020

On Monday, April 20, Hobcaw Barony will launch its new online learning portal, providing free resources for homeschool students and for teachers creating distance-learning curriculum that meets South Carolina state…

BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation 2020 tournament is cancelled

April 16, 2020

The PGA TOUR announced today additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well. As…

Cason Development Group developing C&T law offices

April 16, 2020

Cason Development Group announces the development of a new office building at 1717 Marion St. for the Columbia law firm of Cavanaugh and Thickens The 2-story, 6,800-square-foot, single-tenant Class A…

Nationally certified chamber executive named next Lexington Chamber leader

April 16, 2020

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center Board of Directors has named Angelle LaBorde, CCE, as its next President & CEO.  LaBorde will succeed Otis Rawl, who is retiring after more than four years as President & CEO of the Chamber in July.  LaBorde will assume…

Younts gifts additional funds to name athletic performance center

April 16, 2020

Completion of athletic performance center expected fall 2020 Newberry College has announced that it will name its new athletic performance center, to occupy Setzler Field’s north end zone, in honor…

Richland Library offers local employment & small business help

April 16, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the public health of Americans across the country, it’s also triggering economic concerns. During these uncertain times, Richland Library is communicating and offering support…

UofSC’s The Proving Ground entrepreneurial contest livestreaming April 21

April 16, 2020

The Moore School’s The Proving Ground pitch competition will feature six finalists in a Facebook Live video April 21 at 5 p.m. UofSC students, alumni, faculty and staff are encouraged to…

Wells Fargo donates $100,000 to South Carolina’s COVID-19 Response

April 16, 2020

Wells Fargo Foundation made a $100,000 donation to the One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response to support the community response to COVID-19 in South Carolina. The funding will help support food,…

Red Rock Developments announces Sandy Run Industrial Park

April 15, 2020

The NEW destination for approximately 760.9 acres of industrial, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution in the Midlands of South Carolina. Red Rock Developments, along with NAI Columbia, is pleased to announce…

Practical math class helps change one virtual school student’s life during COVID-19 crisis

April 15, 2020

Kily Oster has faced uncertain times for much of her life. The Cyber Academy of South Carolina senior is facing another one now during the COVID-19 crisis. But thanks to…

South Carolina State Museum acquires Frederick Douglass walking stick

April 15, 2020

Historic artifact Gifted to Douglas while Visiting Charleston in 1888 The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired a walking stick belonging to famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. The stick was gifted…

State Museum e-learning resources update

April 15, 2020

While the State Museum is closed to the public, we are committed to continuing to fulfill our mission to providing educational environments that entertain and inspire.Museum curators and educators are…

Charter Institute at Erskine leading the way in innovation for virtual special education learning

April 15, 2020

As schools have been left scrambling to create distance learning plans for students during closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been an even bigger challenge for the special…

Gov. Henry McMaster declares state of emergency for Monday’s severe weather event

April 15, 2020

Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-24, declaring a state of emergency in response to the devastation caused by Monday morning’s severe weather event. This declaration does not impact any executive…

Presbyterian College graduation tentatively planned for late summer or fall

April 15, 2020

Due to concerns over the coronavirus, Presbyterian College has postponed graduation ceremonies for seniors at the College of Arts & Sciences and for fourth-year pharmacy students at the School of…

USDA opens second application window for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program funding

April 15, 2020

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has opened a second application window for funding under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT)…

LRADAC announces Kendra Mallett-Brunson as new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and Robbie Robertson as LRADAC’s new Communications Director

April 15, 2020

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Kendra Mallett-Brunson has been hired as the new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and…

ArborGen leases Brotale nursery to expand Brazil operations in Mato Grosso Do Sul

April 14, 2020

RIDGEVILLE, SC – ArborGen, a world leader in the development and commercialization of technologies that improve the productivity and value of trees, announced that it is leasing a eucalyptus nursery…

PCT LTD announces receipts of new purchase orders for annihilyzer infection control systems in NYC hospitals

April 14, 2020

LITTLE RIVER, SC -PCT LTD, through its operating subsidiary, Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation (PCT Corp), announces two new purchase orders for PCT Corp.’s Annihilyzer® Infection Control Systems. The installations will…

Ready Response Meals and Southern Way Catering to deliver meals to essential workers

April 14, 2020

Southern Way Catering, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, has come together with their team and the Ready Response Meals platform to bring a new way of providing food to…

South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief

April 14, 2020

The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds Future Scholar 529 participants of need to reinvest recent college refunds

April 13, 2020

New IRS Guidance Provides Extended Relief due to COVID-19 State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that participants in Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, now have until July 15,…

Application deadline extended for the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher program

April 13, 2020

May 31 is new deadline for the second cohort of Master Teachers The deadline to submit applications for the second cohort of educators interested in participating in the South Carolina…

SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses and residents of South Carolina effected by severe storms and tornadoes

April 13, 2020

South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes on Feb. 6 – 7, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator…

Newberry College announces Bachman Scholars

April 13, 2020

Fourteen seniors inducted into prestigious honor society; Ceremony postponed due to COVID-19 Newberry College has announced the 14 newest members of the prestigious Bachman Honor Society. Each year, the society…

County manufacturers pitch in to help medical providers during COVID-19

April 13, 2020

Manufacturers across Richland County are adapting their production to help in the fight against COVID-19. Several companies have shifted tasks and production schedules to benefit local health care systems, employees…

Thomas Beard promoted to Senior Brokerage Associate at Colliers International | South Carolina

April 13, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina announced that Thomas Beard has been promoted to Senior Brokerage Associate in the Columbia office. “Thomas is an incredible professional who has shown tremendous skills…

SC launches COVID-19 emergency supply portal to connect providers with organizations in need

April 13, 2020

A collaboration between SCMEP, the SC Hospital Association, the SC Department of Commerce and SCBIO has resulted in the expedited launch of a new online South Carolina Emergency Supply Collaborative…

Senior Resources’ Emergency Senior Nutrition Program schedule for upcoming week

April 12, 2020

In the past three weeks Senior Resources has served over 30,000 meals to Richland County senior citizens through our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program. This week we will continue the service…

Don’t Waste This Crisis – How to Prepare to Pivot Your Business

April 10, 2020

By Bill Edmonds The onslaught of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has sent businesses scrambling to find their footing in this new environment. These days, many small businesses are struggling simply to stay…

McNair Institute announces COVID-19 solution challenge

April 10, 2020

Announcing the UofSC COVID-19 Challenge: Online Student Ideas Competition UofSC is hosting a student ideas competition to empower YOU to develop innovative solutions – and take action – on the…

Former SC Revenue Director hosts new economic development podcast

April 9, 2020

“The Buzz with Burnie” launches with Lou Kennedy of Nephron In the midst of historic economic uncertainty, two-time South Carolina Revenue Director Burnet “Burnie” Maybank will host weekly conversations with South Carolina’s…

Lander alumna Molly Spearman leads S.C. schools through pandemic

April 9, 2020

It was Sunday, March 15 and South Carolinians anxiously awaited a televised news conference by S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster concerning the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, which had recently…

Meals on Wheels America awards $25,000 to the Emergency Senior Nutrition Program

April 9, 2020

Senior Resources announced it will receive a $25,000 grant from Meals on Wheels America,  the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to…

How Will COVID-19 Policy Changes Impact Carolinians?

April 9, 2020

South and North Carolina Institutes of Medicine Release Joint Brief on COVID-19 The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has brought much of the world to a halt as increasing infection rates…

NAI Columbia brokers $825,000 sale of 4.43 acres of land for a future Goodwill Industries store in Chapin

April 9, 2020

NAI Columbia’s Tombo and Tom Milliken represented the sellers, in the $825,000 sale 4.43 acres of land located on Columbia Avenue in Chapin, South Carolina. “The addition of this new…

Q & A: Main Street District Yellow Shirt ambassadors take action amid COVID-19

April 9, 2020

City Center Partnership and MidlandsBiz would like to take this time to send a huge thank you to all the frontline workers who are doing everything they can to help…

The COMET receives funding to aid public transportation amid COVID-19

April 9, 2020

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $15.3 million to the Columbia metropolitan region to help the area’s public transportation system, The COMET, respond to COVID-19. The FTA allocated a…

Meals on Wheels America awards $25,000 to the Emergency Senior Nutrition Program providing free meals to all senior citizens in Richland County

April 9, 2020

Senior Resources announced it will receive a $25,000 grant from Meals on Wheels America,  the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to…

Leisure Group Travel names Capital City/Lake Murray Country Region a top american city for virtual tourism

April 8, 2020

Leisure Group Travel is an organization that reveals and discovers destination sites, planning best practices and solutions that help group travel organizers create enticing, group friendly itineraries in popular and off-the-beaten path locations. Last week,…