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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

SC House passes H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act

February 26, 2020

Bill will move to Senate thanks to bipartisan support The SC House of Representatives gave H.4431, the Business License Tax (BLT) Reform Act a crucial second reading today. The Act,…

Richland County seeks neighborhoods’ help marking storm drains

February 26, 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…

Celebrate South Carolina Rivers during Art Day

February 26, 2020

Celebration will feature art demonstrations, crafts and gallery tours, March 7 The South Carolina State Museum will celebrate art in South Carolina during Art Day, Saturday, March 7, from 10…

13 Richland One seniors named 2020 National Merit Scholarship finalists

February 26, 2020

Thirteen Richland One high school seniors have been named finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious program which awards scholarships to academically talented students across the country.…

COR launches new talent retention and community pride initiative Crash Course Columbia

February 26, 2020

The program aims to build local champions and will take place four times a year Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), in partnership with Experience Columbia SC, has launched a new talent…

SC nonprofits Facing Race Together

February 26, 2020

A 2019 gathering of South Carolina’s nonprofit leaders ranked racial equity as the most important issue for them to address in preparing for the future. In response, Together SC will…

City of Columbia Community Development public meetings

February 26, 2020

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,…

Central Services professionals earn prestigious certification

February 26, 2020

Lexington County School District One Human Resources Staff Kimberly Freeman and Devona Price recently earned a respected professional certification. Freeman and Price completed more than 60 hours of training and…

Lexington High nurse named South Carolina’s LPN of the Year

February 26, 2020

Lexington High School Nurse Heather Jackson was named the Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year by the South Carolina Department of Education. Jackson has worked for Lexington County School District…

South Carolina Federal CUSO adds insurance agent in Columbia

February 26, 2020

South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s CUSO, SCF Solutions, LLC*, has hired a new insurance agent to serve clients in the midlands region. Todd Pelfrey has joined SCF Solutions as a…

New Paul Harris Fellow Honors

February 26, 2020

Capital Rotarian Le Frye (left in photo) was recognized as a new Paul Harris Fellow by club president Abby Naas at the Feb. 26 meeting. The honor – named for…

United Community Bank adds Jonathan Strauss to Columbia team

February 26, 2020

United Community Bank welcomed Jonathan Strauss as a Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager to its growing Columbia team. “We are happy to have Jonathan join us as we continue to expand…

Ronald McDonald House Charities announces annual gala

February 26, 2020

Proceeds to help house families of children being treated at medical facilities in Columbia Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is hosting its second annual RMHC Gala on Thursday, March 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00…

Gretchen Lambert, AIA elected Vice Chairperson of CPAC

February 26, 2020

Gretchen Lambert, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR has been appointed to serve a three-year term on CPAC (the City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Committee) and has been elected…

SCORH’s Shannon Chambers named to the board of the National Association of Rural Health Clinics

February 26, 2020

Shannon Chambers, Director of Provider Solutions for the SC Office of Rural Health, has been installed to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC).…

Richland County 2020 OSBO Business Academy: Understanding Business Taxes – March 10

February 25, 2020

What: Richland County 2020 OSBO Business Academy: Understanding Business Taxes If you are an employer or small-business owner, tax season is no time to be blindsided by business taxes. Ed Watson…

Clerk of Court Issues Statement on Family Court Schedule

February 25, 2020

Following is a statement from Richland County Clerk of Court Jeanette W. McBride: “Due to flooding, Richland County Family Court is temporarily operating on a limited basis. There is no…

REMBE Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County

February 25, 2020

More Than $3.4 Million Investment Will Create 22 New Jobs REMBE® Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of the operational safety company REMBE® GmbH, today announced plans to locate its U.S. operations…

Steel Hands Brewing receives Golden Nail Award from Columbia Chamber of Commerce

February 25, 2020

Cayce’s first production brewery recognized for Commercial Beautification Steel Hands Brewing was awarded with the prestigious Golden Nail Award by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Columbia Impact Awards…

Home Works to host ‘Love on Lexington’ home repair blitz

February 25, 2020

Saturday March 7, Home Works will host the “Love on Lexington” blitz to repair the homes of Lexington County neighbors in need. Youth and adult volunteers from across the Midlands…

Milliken & Company earns recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 14th year

February 25, 2020

A capstone recognition for the diversified global manufacturer, Milliken & Company celebrates its 14th year among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Selected by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in…

ScanSource announces agreement with Honeywell to distribute commercial security products

February 25, 2020

Provides partners access to an even broader base of physical security and access control products and solutions GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions,…

South State Bank and CenterState Bank ranked in Top 50 of Forbes’ Best Banks in America list

February 25, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC & WINTER HAVEN, FL – South State Bank and CenterState Bank jointly announced that they have both been named in the top 50 of Forbes’ 100 Best Banks…

Lexington District One works with Town of Lexington on road improvements

February 24, 2020

During the February 18, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees accepted the administration’s recommendation to enter into a right of way agreement with the…

Lexington District one promotes Baskett to new position

February 24, 2020

During the February 18, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Brandon L. Baskett to the new position of Dean for…

SC Chamber and other leading business associations urge SC House vote on H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act

February 24, 2020

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and other leading business associations representing businesses of varied specialties and sizes, are urging the SC House of Representatives to vote this week on H.4431, the…

Applications open for 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship

February 24, 2020

The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is revitalizing an annual award, originally established in 2010, that bolsters academic achievements. Formerly a scholarship, the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship is extending…