Litter Cleanup aims to eautify Jackson Creek, highlight bag ordinance

March 9, 2020

Richland County Government staff is partnering with the Gills Creek Watershed Association to hold a litter sweep along Jackson Creek in Northeast Richland. The cleanup is part of efforts by…

Tate named new UofSC provost

March 9, 2020

William F. “Bill” Tate IV, the dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at Washington University in St. Louis, was selected as the new executive vice…

SAFE Federal Credit Union announces Financing Relief Program for First Time Homebuyers

March 9, 2020

With many South Carolina families priced out of today’s housing market, SAFE Federal Credit Union has introduced their First Time Home Buyer Plus Program that allows qualifying members to purchase…

Richland One to hold spring certified teacher interview day

March 9, 2020

Along with helping to educate and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, there are many advantages to teaching in Richland One, including competitive salaries and benefits and comprehensive professional learning opportunities. The district…

ICS elects new board officers

March 9, 2020

ICS announced that its board of directors recently elected new officers. ICS board members represent a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties, all of which strengthen ICS’s systems-level perspective. Dr.…

Get A Clue Columbia! State Museum to offer free tickets to Sherlock Holmes Exhibit through a citywide scavenger hunt

March 9, 2020

Tickets to the International Exhibit of Sherlock Holmes have gone missing and the South Carolina State Museum needs your detective skills to help find them. The prize? A package of…

State Museum presents Forensic Science Saturday and Bring Your Watson Tuesday

March 9, 2020

Events Will Offer Guests a Chance to Save on Admission to the Sherlock Holmes Exhibit The State Museum will host Forensic Science Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. until 6…

SCBIO hosts statewide Life Sciences Boot Camp on industry essentials March 17

March 9, 2020

SCBIO will host a full day program March 17 — Life Sciences Boot Camp: Insights on SC’s Fastest-Growing Industry – to inform and update businesses and professionals from across the…

Top Grossing Movies – March 9, 2020

March 9, 2020

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 03/06/2020 to 03/12/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Onward 1  $39,119,861  $39,119,861 2 The Invisible Man 2  $15,132,340  $52,675,910 3 The…

Sophomore Sam Ybarra wins first venture pitch competition at Furman

March 9, 2020

An intense process that started in November with 80 students vying for a chance to compete in Furman University’s first annual Paladin Pitch competition culminated Saturday, Feb. 22, with a…

Joe Lucas, managing member and public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, elected trustee of the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation

March 9, 2020

Joe Lucas, an attorney concentrating in public finance, development finance, and banking and underwriting at Pope Flynn in Charlotte, NC, has been elected to serve as a trustee of the…

RCSD partners with Prisma in firearms-safety effort

March 9, 2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and Prisma Health have partnered with PROJECT CHILDSAFE, a national firearms-safety education program, to offer firearms safety and ‘Stop the Bleed’…

Pastor receives governor’s award

March 9, 2020

By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Rev. Dr. George Crow, senior pastor of Northeast Presbyterian Church, was presented the ORDER OF THE SILVER CRESCENT during ceremonies at…

The Ultimate Gift: A Road Map for Funeral Wishes

March 9, 2020

By Laird W. Green CFP® from Abacus Planning Group “Facing death with a sense of practicality, equanimity, and clarity is the ultimate gift you can leave your children, friends, and…

Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Pete Harper, CCIM leased 3,083 SF of office space in North Charleston

March 9, 2020

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the Landlord, 4000 Faber Place Charleston, LLC in leasing 3,083 SF of office…

Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost leased 9,505 SF of medical office space in Charleston

March 9, 2020

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the Landlord, 1014 St. Andrews Office Building, LLC in leasing 9,505 SF of…

Countybank Foundation makes “over the top” gift to Self Regional Healthcare Foundation

March 9, 2020

Just six weeks after the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary, Countybank Foundation, on behalf of Countybank and Greenwood Capital Associates, has made a gift of $150,000 to…

Countybank Foundation completes $100,000 pledge to The Greenwood Promise

March 9, 2020

The Countybank Foundation recently made its final donation installment of $20,000 to The Greenwood Promise, fulfilling the pledged amount of $100,000 over the course of five years. Countybank and Greenwood…

Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM represented the landlord in the renewal of 52,583 SF of office space in North Charleston

March 9, 2020

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall and the owners of 8440 Dorchester Road want to congratulate iQor US, Inc. on renewing their 52,583 square foot lease at 8440 Dorchester Road…

Families can experience free ballet performance at Richland Library

March 9, 2020

Richland Library is once again partnering with the Columbia City Ballet for a family-friendly performance. Join us for Beauty and the Beast from 3 – 4:30 p.m., Sunday, March 15…

Sylvan Learning Center announces February’s Teacher of the Month

March 9, 2020

Andrew Patrick has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month. Equipped with a Master of Science degree in biology from the University of South Carolina, Patrick began teaching…

Lowcountry Heart Walk makes history and raises $1.2 million

March 6, 2020

The American Heart Association’s Lowcountry Heart Walk is making monumental strides by raising more than $1.24 million. This campaign is the first-ever million-dollar Heart Walk in South Carolina right here…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…