FASTSIGNS® of Columbia-Harbison Blvd., a local sign and visual graphics provider, was recognized as a top-performing center at the 2020 FASTSIGNS International Convention held in Phoenix, Arizona. Owned by Gerry…
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways The Columbia shopping center market absorbed 82,026 square feet during the fourth quarter of 2019; non-core retail space…
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the company’s 2019 Innovation Award was presented to Sarah Davis, Marketing Coordinator in its Columbia office. The Innovation Award recognizes and honors revolutionary actions…
On Monday, February 17, 2020, the Trustus Theatre Board of Directors voted to end the organization’s search for a Managing Director that began in September 2019, and named current Artistic…
Goodwill is more than a thrift store – it’s an organization dedicated to helping people find work and a place of belonging in their lives. That’s the message guest speaker…
Hotel, retail, office space and structured parking planned for key downtown intersection A joint initiative by Richland County and the City of Columbia continues to pave the way for economic…
The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced Riverfront Park will be closed on weekdays beginning Tuesday, February 25th for two weeks. This affects both Riverfront North and Riverfront South…
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored Midlands businesses and professionals at it annual Chamber Awards Luncheon on Tuesday at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church. Lazy Creek Discount Pet Food Center received the Small…
Junior Achievement (JA), Dominion Energy and Lexington One Technology Center (LTC) will host seventy female high school students from Lexington One Technology Center for the JA Girls STEM Summit Thursday,…
Tourism in South Carolina is now a record $23.8 billion industry, supporting one in every 10 jobs and generating $1.8 billion in state and local taxes, according to figures released today…
The Alliance for a Healthier SC has named Juana S. Slade, CDM, CCF, who currently serves as the chief diversity officer and director of language services at AnMed Health, as…
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/14/2020 to 02/20/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Sonic The Hedgehog 1 $58,018,348 $70,002,074 2 Birds Of Prey 2 $17,172,686 $61,859,171…
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, is pleased to award $375,100 to 10 Connected Communities grant recipients. In response to two questions, “What makes residents love…
On March 5, the University of South Carolina School of Law will host the 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute in Columbia, SC. In partnership with the FBI, the School…
Belle Baruch began purchasing sections of Hobcaw Barony from her father in 1935, and soon after began creating an outdoor oasis by building a house and stable complex, Bellefield Plantation,…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The purpose…
Saving lives isn’t just for superheroes. Everyday citizens in our community are capable of sharing the gift of life. The community is invited to answer the call of patients in…
The HDR Foundation today presented United Way of the Midlands with a grant of $5,000 to provide STEM-focused reading nooks, literacy kits, and snacks for Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) students…
City Market will kick off Masters weekend in Columbia with The Vista Open, a Masters-themed putting tournament and block party on Thursday April 9th at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from tournament…
Tickets for All 70 Fireflies Home Games to Go on Sale Thursday at 10am Single game tickets for the 2020 Columbia Fireflies season will go on sale Thursday, February 20…
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
Richland Two Coordinator of Professional Learning and AP U.S. government and politics teacher Patrick Kelly has been appointed to a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees…
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces four SC Launch Client Companies recently have been awarded grants for a combined total of $175,000. Competitor Tent is a unique, new mobile app aimed…
Conducting an official count of every person who lives in the United States is a large task. To help with the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau plans to hire…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Environmental attorney and global expedition leader Tom Mullikin has been named among the 2020 South Carolina LEADERSHIP IN LAW HONOREES and will…
Only the top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars.* 1 of only 7 RIA firms in SC to receive Morningstar Separate Account Ratings, Wallick Investments, LLC’s…
The City of West Columbia is temporarily closing Norfolk Street, between State Street and Carpenter Street, for re-paving, beginning Monday, February 17, 2020. The contractors will have flagmen present to…
Governor McMasters awarded the Order of the Palmetto to East Point Academy Head of School Mark A. Bounds for extraordinary service and achievements across the state of South Carolina. Bounds…
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps: CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. These summer camps are…
Mission Lexington announces that the following individuals will serve as the 2020 Board of Directors. Will Cheatham, of First Community Bank will serve as the President and Chairman. Chris Rice…
A detailed project to improve traffic flow on North Springs Road in northeast Richland County is moving forward. Crews working for Richland County Transportation will soon install traffic control signs…
Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $19,600 in “Beyond the Table” mini-grants Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has released its 2019 On the Table Impact Report.…
Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office is excited to welcome its 9th immigration lawyer, Caroline Page. Page received both her J.D. and undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina. Previously, she…
Noted property management firm NHE, Inc. has been appointed to manage and lease apartment homes at The Ironwood Apartments in North Augusta, S.C. The property joins dozens of other NHE…
The second annual Cottontown Art Crawl (CAC) will take place in the historic neighborhood of Bellevue, commonly known as Cottontown, in downtown Columbia, SC on on Saturday, March 14 from 10…
More than half of the waste schools send to landfills could be prevented, according to a school waste study released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control…
Hire bolsters law firm’s workers’ compensation practice as it enters its 3rd generation Attorney Lauren Trask has joined the Workers’ Compensation Defense Practice at Collins & Lacy in Columbia. Trask is experienced in defending…
A Richland County educator has been named the state’s Conservation Teacher of the Year (Primary) by the S.C. Association of Conservation Districts. Jennifer Mancke of Harmony School was nominated for…
More Than $2.5 Million Investment Will Create 13 New Jobs Douglas Machine Shop, Inc., a custom metal fabricator and machine shop, announced plans to expand its current operations in Chesterfield…
The City of Columbia Community Development Department will be hosting public forums and public meetings, and your input is vital as we plan for the future. Community Development is required,…
By Frank Knapp CEO South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce Today, Vice President Mike Pence is visiting South Carolina to tout the business benefits of the 2017 Tax…
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the Department of Administration’s report on Santee Cooper, which the Department was directed to complete by Act 95 of 2019: “The interests…
$2.5 Million Investment Will Create 80 New Jobs Prodigy Cabinetry, a manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry, today announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 80…
Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Paige Bryant and Craig Waites represented 1509…
A 63-page bill in the SC Senate would mean more changes in the state’s public schools rather than true education reform, according to Pam Mills, guest speaker at Capital Rotary’s…
Fiscal and economic expert Romina Boccia considered three big questions during her recent lecture at Presbyterian College. She asked, “Does the nation’s fiscal situation look good or bad? What does…
Before the halls of Montezuma, and even before the shores of Tripoli, the United States Marine Corps played a critical role in the formation of this nation from its very…
Wedding Expo March 5 highlights historic Cokesbury College as wedding venue Historic Cokesbury College, located at 210 College Drive in Cokesbury, S.C., will host its first Wedding Expo Thursday, March…
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) sends thousands of notices each year, particularly during or after tax season to help process a return or to collect taxes owed. If…
Janet Rhodes, an experienced employment lawyer and partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is receiving a Leadership in Law Award from South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. She’ll be among 28 attorneys…