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 —…
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,…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Board of Trustees votes unanimously to freeze tuition costs for freshmen and transfer students The Newberry College Board of Trustees has voted to renew the college’s Tuition Promise, a program…
Public Boat Ramps and Landings Closed on All Lakes, Rivers and Waterways Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all public access points to the…
By Sarah Robinson NP Strategy This ‘new normal’ is unlike anything any of us have ever experienced – forcing us to adjust and evolve our day-to-day routines. As our…
By Bill Edmonds Owner of TAB Columbia and Northstar Leadership Solutions Have you ever experienced a crisis in your business? I have. Early in my career in the investment business,…
Colliers International | South Carolina announces that Debbie Cargill has been promoted to REMS Accounting Supervisor and Melissa Brewington has been promoted to REMS Senior Accountant. Cargill and Brewington are…
While the State Museum is closed to the public our collection of thousands of artifacts continue to be well taken care of and preserved. State Museum Collections and Security staff are performing daily on-sight checks…
The South Carolina State Museum may be closed to the public temporarily, but we are committed to continuing to fulfill our mission to providing educational environments that entertain and inspire.…
Governor Henry McMaster has issued a proclamation naming today Vietnam War Veterans Day in South Carolina. The Vietnam Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designated March 29th as the date to annually recognize…
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL) (“PCTL”) announced that it has received approval for “emerging pathogens” labeling with the US EPA. The application was filed under the…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced four additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 13.…
RCSD will be the first law enforcement agency, nationwide, to test vest-branding in response to uncertain times By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has appointed Erin Ford, Executive Vice President of SCBIO, as a Member of South Carolina’s District Export Council for 2020-2021. District Export Council (DEC) Members…
By Molly Thomas FPQP® at Abacus Planning Group Benjamin Franklin wisely said, “When you fail to plan you are planning to fail”. Many of us and most of our parents…
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Dr. Thomas E. Rivers, Jr. for the position of Secondary Schools Director in the Instructional…
Columbia City Council has declared an emergency order enacting a Stay Home Stay Safe order, which will become effective on Sunday, March 29 at 12:01 a.m. Ordinance 2020-034 was discussed…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced two additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to nine.…
ACT is Providing Free Digital Learning Resources for Students and the Workforce Impacted by COVID-19
ACT capabilities assist students across the learning lifecycle and workers facing workplace disruptions during unprecedented times ACT, a trusted nonprofit partner serving schools and workplaces around the world, announced today…
Use the time to update your website. Check in with your employees; make a personal call to each employee asking how they are doing and if there are any resources…
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the 2019 ONE Colliers Award was presented to Elizabeth Turner, Senior Marketing Coordinator in the Columbia office. Exemplifying collaboration, having a voice, demonstrating a…
County takes the lead on what it hopes will become a national effort The Lancaster County Council has unanimously approved a resolution introduced by the Lancaster County Department of Economic…
McDonnell and Associates has proudly introduced the implementation of “McDonnell’s Sonic Signings”, providing a “drive thru” closing experience and safe alternative to in-office closings for the borrower, the attorney, and…
The Ritedose Corporation, a Columbia based pharmaceutical company, takes decisive action in response to the community impact of COVD-19 announcing it has donated about 1,500 bottles of hand sanitizer to Prisma…
Designed by Prisma Health physicians and a software engineer through quick teamwork, 3D printing and collaboration with universities Prisma Health announced that it has received emergency use authorization from the…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Solid Waste Division is asking all residents to ensure all household garbage is bagged and containerized and all recyclables are containerized in the appropriate City-issued…
As part of its global response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health and research, is committing…
A collaborative effort involving the University of South Carolina and Prisma Health has resulted in emergency-use authorization from the FDA for a ventilator expansion device to support multiple patients affected by the…
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, state and local officials are announcing “Stay-at-Home” and other orders across North and South Carolina. Generally speaking, these orders request residents…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 82 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 424 cases in…