Congress, President Trump approve $138 million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project

January 6, 2020

On December 20, the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project reached a monumental milestone with President Donald Trump signing the FY2020 Energy and Water Appropriations bill into law, officially greenlighting $138 million…

Top Grossing Movies – January 6, 2020

January 6, 2020

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 01/03/2020 to 01/09/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 3  $34,524,815  $451,582,256 2 Jumanji: The Next…

S.C. State Fair to host annual Hudson’s Heroes Tackle Hunger event January 11

January 6, 2020

Jim Hudson Automotive Group, Souper Bowl of Caring and Harvest Hope Food Bank The South Carolina State Fair will host the third annual Hudson’s Heroes Tackle Hunger event at the…

The COMET announces real-time information available through new partner app Transit

January 6, 2020

The COMET today announced an easy and user-friendly way to track your bus with the new mobile app Transit. Transit counts millions of active users in more than 200 cities worldwide and…

Business license renewal now open

January 6, 2020

The start of the New Year means the countdown begins for Richland County businesses to renew their business licenses. All County business licenses expired on Dec. 31. The deadline to…

Alia Bostaji Joins Colliers International’s National Hospitality Group working with the Zaver Hotels Team

January 6, 2020

Alia Bostaji, a Brokerage Associate with Colliers International | South Carolina, has joined Colliers’ National Hospitality Group working with the Zaver Hotels team. This group of commercial real estate brokers…

Hedrick Gardner announces attorney promotions

January 6, 2020

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, a leading regional litigation and dispute management law firm, announced the promotions of Lee Dixon, Michael Hedgepeth, Michael Rothrock, Holly Stott, and Shari Ballard.…

Storyboard future careers in film industry at Richland Library

January 6, 2020

Fast-forward and visualize how to secure a job in the film industry. Join Richland Library for Careers in Film from 3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, January 11 at our Main…

Nephron opens in-house pharmacy for employees, families

January 6, 2020

The vision of Lou and Bill Kennedy – to offer employees of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation an in-house pharmacy for their health care, prescription medication and over-the-counter drug needs – became…

Public Service Commissioners elect Interim Vice Chair

January 6, 2020

During the regular Commission Business Meeting on December 18th, Commissioners voted to elect Commissioner Florence P. Belser as Interim Vice Chair during Commissioner Justin Williams’ scheduled military leave. Commissioner Belser,…

Turner Padget elects three new shareholders

January 6, 2020

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Charleston-based Kristen N. Nichols, Columbia-based J. David Johnson, IV and Greenville-based David L. Moore have been elected shareholders of the firm. Nichols…

The Oyster Roast benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers is Feb. 1

January 6, 2020

The Oyster Roast, an annual event hosted by The Cavalry, a young donors society of Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, on the historic grounds of…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces new statewide Financial Literacy initiative

January 6, 2020

Goal is to energize and increase number of South Carolina teachers offering personal finance education in their classrooms South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the launch of the South…

DPX Technologies unveils a new brand

January 6, 2020

DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumable products, announces the launch of a new brand image. DPX has been manufacturing pipette tips for sample preparation since 2007. Their patented technologies…

Morton & Gettys names two new partners: Dan Ballou and Melissa Cassell

January 6, 2020

Rock Hill law firm Morton & Gettys has named two new partners, Daniel J. Ballou and Melissa G. Cassell, effective Jan. 1. “Melissa started with our firm as a law…

Caleb Lee Hutchinson – Singer, Songwriter, Smooth-talking Scamp

January 6, 2020

By Tammy Davis 2019 American Idol Finalist Caleb Lee Hutchinson was playing at the Tin Roof in Columbia, and my brand-new press pass was burning a hole in my pocket.…

South Carolina filmmaker Zach Steinhauser explores bird species’ reliance on humans in “Purple Haze: A Conservation Film”

January 6, 2020

The conservation documentary will take an in-depth look at the Purple Martin’s nesting habits and threats to their survival. The relationship between Purple Martins and humans dates back to a…

Immedion partners with Veeam for advanced backup solutions

January 6, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced enhanced backup services through an expanded Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partnership with Veeam® Software,…

Scott and Company announces new member to join firm

January 6, 2020

Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, announced the addition of Richard Bhola to their professional team. Richard joins the firm as a…

Columbia Compass public meetings: Envision 2036

January 6, 2020

The City of Columbia will be hosting four public meetings to present the draft of Columbia Compass, the 10-year update to the City’s comprehensive plan. Brief presentations will be giving…

2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration

January 6, 2020

Dr. Bobby Donaldson, Associate Professor of History and is the Director of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, will be the keynote speaker…

3 Steps to Improve your Public Engagement In 2020

January 6, 2020

By Jesica Johnson Mackey NP Strategy   2020 is here, and if you haven’t already, now is the time to identify some New Year’s resolutions for your company or organization.…

Procurement event aims to educate local businesses

January 3, 2020

Informing and connecting businesses in Richland County with procurement opportunities will be the focus of an event Thursday, Jan. 9. The 2020 OSBO Business Academy: Procurement Resource Summit will be…

Senior Resources prepares for 2020 Census

January 3, 2020

Senior Resources announces a formal partnership with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Committee to encourage the accurate count of all local senior citizens in the 2020 Census. The partnership…

Adams and Reese announces nine new partners for 2020

January 3, 2020

Adams and Reese congratulated its nine attorneys who have been elected to partnership in the firm, effective January 1, 2020. Lyndey R. Z. Bryant (Columbia, S.C.) advises business owners and…

Local artist’s costumes emulate cherished characters in mini-exhibition

January 3, 2020

Prepare for non-human subjects to come alive during a mini-exhibition at Richland Library, and no, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Gijinka goes on display Friday, January 3…

Immedion welcomes Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer in Columbia

January 3, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer for their Columbia location. In his new…

County workshops to focus on grants for neighborhood improvement

January 2, 2020

Residents interested in improving their neighborhoods have a pair of opportunities to learn how Richland County can help. Staff from the County’s Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) will host two January…

Hood Construction named BIA of Central SC Commercial Contractor of the Year

January 2, 2020

Hood Construction is honored to have been named the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina’s Commercial Contractor of the Year. Criteria for the award, given at the annual BIA…

New program available to kinship caregivers in South Carolina

January 2, 2020

With recent reports indicating more than 130,000 children are in kinship care across South Carolina, Richland Library is trying to assist the relatives or non-related adults who are looking after…

Famously Hot New Year draws tens of thousands to “Push It” into 2020

January 2, 2020

Salt-N-Pepa headlined S.C.’s largest, free New Year’s Eve celebration Tens of thousands of locals and out-of-towners danced in the streets at Famously Hot New Year in downtown Columbia, S.C. on…

Best Ways to Work toward a New Career in the New Year

January 2, 2020

As we wave goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020, many people have thought of New Year’s resolutions to improve or reinvigorate their lives. If one of those goals includes…

Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors welcomes Jim Neal to South Carolina expansion

January 2, 2020

Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors announced that Jim Neal has accepted the position of Business Development Coordinator for the Carolina regions. His focus will be the Lowcountry as well…

2019 BIA award winners

January 2, 2020

Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate…

Spice up your home library at Winter Book Sale

December 30, 2019

It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music and movie collections. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is…

Janie Langdale joins Robinson Gray as director of marketing

December 30, 2019

Janie Langdale has joined Robinson Gray as director of marketing. She will be responsible for further developing the firm’s marketing program and launching new initiatives for raising the firm’s profile.…

South Carolina housing market remains strong

December 29, 2019

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its November 2019 market report. The report shows an increase in new listings and prices and a decrease in pending sales. New listings were up…

Local farmers markets take a recess during winter season

December 27, 2019

While many local residents enjoy downtime during the holidays, Richland Library announces the Farmers Markets at its Main location (1431 Assembly Street) and North Main location (5306 North Main Street)…

Richland Library announces New Year’s Day schedule

December 27, 2019

All Richland Library locations will close 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and remain closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of New Year’s Day. Local residents will still be…

Dominion Energy invests $12,000 in United Way of the Midlands to support the Midlands Reading Consortium

December 27, 2019

Dominion Energy presented United Way of the Midlands with a sponsorship of $12,000 to provide support for the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) at Cayce Elementary School in Lexington School District…

Sylvan Learning Center announces December’s Teacher of the Month

December 26, 2019

Known for greeting every student with a smile, Sylvan Learning Center has named Debbie Mullen as the Teacher of the Month. Mullen, who teaches third grade at Blaney Elementary School,…

Sylvan Learning Center announces December’s Teacher of the Month

December 24, 2019

Known for greeting every student with a smile, Sylvan Learning Center has named Debbie Mullen as the Teacher of the Month. Mullen, who teaches third grade at Blaney Elementary School,…

The First Annual Braelyn Aubrey Foundation 5K

December 24, 2019

The 5K is currently scheduled for April 18, 2020 at 8 am. Strictly Running will be hosting our run, which is scheduled at River Bluff High School. This is a…

Year in Review: Most Circulated Books, Music & Movies in Richland County

December 24, 2019

As 2019 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back over the last year at what was trending among our more than 250,000 library card holders. To compile our…

Top Grossing Movies – December 23, 2019

December 24, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 12/20/2019 to 12/26/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 1  $177,383,864  $177,383,864 2 Jumanji: The Next…

City of Columbia receives Certificate of Achieve for excellence in Financial Reporting

December 22, 2019

The Certificate of Achieve for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United State and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual…

Diversey acquires AHP® intellectual property from Virox Technologies, Inc.

December 21, 2019

FORT MILL, SC –Diversey, Inc., a global leader in healthcare and infection prevention products and solutions, announced the acquisition of the global intellectual property rights related to Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®…

Domtar board members recognized as WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors

December 21, 2019

FORT MILL, SC  – Domtar Corporation congratulates three of its board members, Giannella Alvarez, Mary A. Winston and Pamela B. Strobel, on being named to WomenInc. Magazine’s list of 2019…

Sisters of Charity Foundation announces promotions

December 21, 2019

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has promoted three managers to directors. Meredith Mathews has been named Program Director. She joined the Foundation as a project assistant in…

Sea Pro Boats, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County

December 20, 2019

More Than $3 Million Investment Creating 135 New Jobs Sea Pro Boats, LLC, a saltwater fishing boat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The more than $3…