In October, Tigerron “Tiger” Wells, Esq. joined Duke Energy as its State Government Affairs Director for the State of South Carolina. An attorney and seasoned government affairs professional, Wells brings…
Hammond School’s fourth grade students delivered hand-sewn teddy bears to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital on December 16, 2019. The students designed, cut and stitched their bears in Hammond’s Wonder Lab…
Colliers International | South Carolina’s Allen Wilkerson and Mary Winter Teaster represented the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce in locating office space at 1225 Lady Street in the heart of…
As 2019 comes to a close, Prisma Health Midlands Foundation is reflecting upon the last decade of community support and celebrating the impact donors have made at Prisma Health—Midlands. From…
By Sarah Robinson NP Strategy This year has flown by, and as the New Year approaches, so do the deadlines for 2020 planning. If you’re getting started with…
On Friday, Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown issued a prepared statement about the County’s Transportation Penny Program to ensure residents are aware the County is working with the South Carolina Department…
Courtesy of the Municipal Association of SC The Town of Seabrook Island received a Municipal Achievement Award for its dolphin education program. The town won in the 1,001 – 5,000…
Wells Fargo announced a new boost to diverse small businesses in South Carolina with a $500,000 grant to South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), focusing on helping small-business owners with…
The board of directors of Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) increased the regular quarterly cash dividend on Nucor’s common stock to $0.4025 per share. This cash dividend is payable on February 11, 2020 to stockholders…
United Community Banks, Inc. announced two members of its Board of Directors – Jennifer Mann and Cathy Cox – were named to WomenInc. Magazine’s 2019 list of Most Influential Corporate…
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Recruiters and HR professionals are going to need to mix up their strategies if they’re going to attract members of Generation Z, people born after 1996,…
This partnership will focus on making a year-round effort to increase local literacy rates by providing the tools needed in the classroom and at home. FORT MILL, SC – Domtar…
FLORENCE, SC – BUSINESS WIRE – The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for another hospital system on October 1, 2019.…
By Quint Studer If you looked only at the big picture, you’d have to say we live in deeply troubled times. It seems we’ve never been more polarized. Political discourse…
Company Investing $20 Million into Project Kemira, a global chemicals company, announced plans to expand operations in Richland County, investing $20 million into the project. Founded in 1920 and headquartered…
Richland School District Two announces that the Richland Northeast High School Interact Club is teaming up with its Rotary International sponsor club, the Rotary Club of Forest Acres, for a…
Construction work to widen Clemson Road is nearing the halfway point. Richland County Transportation is widening 1.9 miles of the road, from Old Clemson Road to Chimneyridge Drive. The road…
Exciting new holiday event to feature debut of new 4D experience, Fri., Dec. 27 The State Museum excited to present An Enchanted Tea Party, a magical new holiday event sure to…
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture investment of over $17 million to provide high-speed internet to nearly 8,000 homes in the Berkeley and Orangeburg…
Jamie L. Devine, chairman of the Richland One Board of School Commissioners, was elected secretary/treasurer of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s annual Delegate Assembly held…
Synovus Financial Corp. announced Kevin Blair as president, effectively immediately. He will continue in his role as chief operating officer (COO), reporting directly to Synovus Chairman and CEO Kessel Stelling.…
TD Bank helped more than 2,900 businesses grow in 2019 through its U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending program. TD Bank ranked No.1 for the third consecutive year in total…
For exceptional, meritorious service in the Richland County community The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) awarded GWB Partner Lindsay Joyner with its Civic Star Award at the Annual Meeting and…
Homeless No More is delighted to welcome four new members to its FY2019-20 Board of Directors. Joining the board in January 2020 is Judi Gatson, anchor of WIS News Live,…
Move to Main Street District planned for early 2020 For over 30 years, the Columbia Chamber has conducted business from 930 Richland Street which was a structure originally built in…
The public health initiative is composed of two waivers CMS approved Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, S.C. Department of…
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2019-20 South Carolina (SC) Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The main purpose of this survey is to collect…
The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, announced the expansion of SC Codes, a statewide program designed to provide free access to coding education…
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Representative Bobby Cox will be South Carolina’s first Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs – a position created by H.3438, which created the South Carolina Department of…
Two South Carolina firms, ADC Engineering, Inc. and RB Todd Engineering Consultants are merging to better serve their clients. The merger between ADC, a firm that offers civil, structural and…
Nucor Corporation announced that it is acquiring TrueCore, LLC (TrueCore), an insulated metal panel manufacturing company with a facility in Laurens, South Carolina. TrueCore produces insulated metal panels serving the…
Company Investing $240 Million into the New Operations New-Indy Containerboard, a manufacturer and supplier of recycled containerboard for the corrugated box industry, today announced plans to establish operations in York…
In November, Amazon announced its selections for the Best Books of 2019, naming Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments – the sequel to her dystopian masterpiece The Handmaid’s Tale – the Best…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) in partnership with Midlands Technical College will host the FastTrac Growth Venture Course from January 14, 2020 – March 17, 2020.…
Richland County Transportation will reorganize its greenway program to address the viability and cost of remaining projects. At the recommendation of the program’s former managers, Transportation staff and the Richland…
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to make human trafficking awareness training available…
Patterson Fan, The Authority in Air Movement Solutions, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of manufacturing excellence in Blythewood, South Carolina. In 1989, Patterson Fan Company (PFC) started as a side-line…
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s newest partnership launched December 3 The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses…
Boosts state into top 25 national ranking for teacher pay and above southeastern average In a continued effort to improve education outcomes in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster was joined today…
Richland County Transportation will reorganize its greenway program to address the viability and cost of remaining projects. At the recommendation of the program’s former managers, Transportation staff and the Richland…
Celebration hosted at the Columbia Museum of Art SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing IT Resilience through intelligent application availability, today marked its 20th anniversary since its founding.…
By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com As South Carolina turns the page on the decade, I’d like to paint a picture of where we were in 2010, where we are…
Week of 12/06/2019 to 12/12/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Frozen 2 3 $35,165,614 $338,090,515 2 Knives Out 2 $14,216,723 $63,553,214 3 Ford v. Ferrari 4 $6,655,136 $91,228,489…
NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, and Alex Johnson represented the tenant, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety., in the lease of approximately 6,980 SF of flexible space at 1307 Marley Drive in…
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2019 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Statewide construction starts have decreased across most sectors over the past year while indicators tracking pre-development…
Investment Creating 33 New Jobs Pharmacy-Lite Packaging, a division of Pacific Management Holdings, LLC, announced plans to establish operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $2.9 million investment is expected to…
Real estate decision making can be complicated and stressful. No matter how large or small, the process can be overwhelming for any company. Thus, Ron Sutphin Jr. created BayFront Development…
Capital Rotary Club members adopted a Columbia-area family and provided gifts for the holiday season (shown in photo) as part of the 2019 Midlands Families Helping Families Christmas program, a…
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced today that it was awarded the U.S. Department of Labor 2019 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans…