Richland Library combats fake news with new public resource

October 27, 2019

As local residents prepare to cast their votes in several municipal elections on November 5, 2019 and look ahead to the 2020 presidential election, Richland Library is offering access to…

Trick-or-Treat with your family in downtown Columbia on Halloween – October 31

October 27, 2019

Plenty of ghouls and goblins are ready to descend on downtown Columbia. Richland Library is getting in the spirit by offering a safe, family-friendly option this Halloween. Please dress in…

Advanced technology company investing $3 million in Richland County operations

October 27, 2019

REI Automation, a Columbia, South Carolina-based company specializing in designing and building custom industrial robotic equipment for automotive, medical, nuclear, electronics industries and consumer goods is expanding its operations in…

Historic Columbia hosts array of engaging November events

October 27, 2019

Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…

City of Cayce moves forward with City Arts District

October 25, 2019

At a September City Council Meeting, Cayce City Council gave second reading to an ordinance that would create the Cayce Arts Design Overlay District on State and Frink Streets. The adoption of…

Rural broadband investment will help South Carolina farms

October 25, 2019

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $9,750,000 in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 3,911 rural households…

NewsGuard browser extension available at Richland Library

October 25, 2019

Customers Can Sort through Misinformation on Public Computers As local residents prepare to cast their votes in several municipal elections on November 5, 2019 and look ahead to the 2020…

Greenville Tech students and professor capture criminal justice awards

October 25, 2019

Assistant Professor Cassie Walls and five of her students, representing the Criminal Justice program at Greenville Technical College, received the overall conference trophy at the American Criminal Justice Association Lambda…

Celebrating 10,000 Trees & Columbia Green – November 7

October 25, 2019

Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Thursday, November 7 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm The public is invited to join Columbia Green in celebration of the planting of our…

The League of Women Voters of the Columbia area provides online voter education tool

October 25, 2019

    From Dr. Laura Woliver, President The League of Women Voters of The Columbia Area VOTE411.org is a unique nonpartisan website developed by the League of Women Voters of…

Bone-In BBQ celebrates spooky season with annual Bash at the Boneyard – October 31st

October 25, 2019

Bone-In BBQ is back with its annual Bash at the Boneyard! Owner and Chef, Scott Hall pays homage to one of his favorite childhood movies, “Little Shop of Horrors.” Decorations…

LawyerLisa names new CEO

October 25, 2019

LawyerLisa, LLC announced the hire of Josh Brown, as CEO of the firm. Josh brings a fresh, team-oriented perspective to LawyerLisa after working 12 years with Rogers Builders based out…

County tax bills to reflect increase in trash collection fees

October 25, 2019

Curbside collection rates will rise for first time since 2008; landfill rates see first hike since 1993 Richland County residents and businesses will pay more to have trash collected and…

Colliers International brokers the sale of 1314 Rosewood Drive

October 25, 2019

Crawford Prezioso, a Brokerage Associate in Colliers International | South Carolina’s Columbia office, represented the buyer and the seller in the purchase of 1314 Rosewood Drive by Realty Haven, LLC.…

Town of Lexington nearing completion of updated traffic-light system on Highway 378

October 24, 2019

Recently, travelers may have noticed changes in traffic patterns, on Highway 378, as the Town of Lexington works to optimize the operation of the Adaptive Computerized Signalization System. Traffic signals…

Able SC and Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle School to host Diversity Day focusing on disability awareness

October 24, 2019

Able South Carolina will partner with Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle School to bring their students a diversity day focused on disability awareness on Nov. 1. Able SC will spend…

UofSC Law Cybersecurity webinar to focus on fighting cybercrime – Oct. 29

October 24, 2019

Coinciding with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the University of South Carolina School of Law is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 12:30 – 2 p.m., featuring federal law enforcement…

LS3P’s Bryan Beerman, AIA wins Ball State University’s GOLD Award

October 24, 2019

LS3P congratulates Bryan Beerman, AIA, on receiving the 2019 Ball State University Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Award, which was presented at the annual Alumni & Benefactors Recognition Dinner…

Ryan Wierzbowski joins Colliers International as a Property Accountant

October 24, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina welcomed Ryan Wierzbowski to the accounting team in Columbia. As a Property Accountant, Wierzbowski’s responsibilities include financial reporting on commercial property management accounts for the…

Southeastern Freight Lines appoints Michelle Tate to Director of Human Resources

October 23, 2019

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Michelle Tate has been appointed as director of human resources. Tate previously worked as a director of…

Governor announces initiative to recruit qualified women to serve on SC boards

October 23, 2019

At a press conference this morning in the State Capitol, Governor Henry McMaster introduced SC Women in Leadership’s SC Gubernatorial Appointments Project (SC GAP). The SC WIL initiative is designed to recruit capable…

How to slay energy vampires

October 23, 2019

In folklore, vampires are undead creatures feeding on blood from the living. In reality, our homes are well-stocked with energy vampires – electronic devices that drain power even where they’re…

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette joined by civic groups, business leaders to encourage public service

October 23, 2019

Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette were joined today by representatives from SC WIL and members of South Carolina’s business community to announce #ServeSC, a new effort to raise…

Hood Construction growing Columbia headquarters with purchase of 1215 Shop Rd.

October 23, 2019

Hood Construction Corporation is actively engaged in the expansion of its current Columbia headquarters, following the purchase of the former Morris Furniture Warehouse building located at 1215 Shop Road. The…

Two new exhibits continue Relic Room’s commemoration of the First World War

October 23, 2019

The exhibit dealing with the 30th Division’s experience on the Western Front in 1918 has ended, but the commemoration of the “Great War” is far from over at the South…

2019 official SC Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies

October 23, 2019

South Carolina’s Fastest Growing Companies competition is the annual ranking of the Palmetto State’s 25 most dynamic and successful companies. This event is presented by The Capital Corporation and co-sponsored…

Barron receives South Carolina’s highest award

October 23, 2019

By Alex Junes-Ward   Former Richland County Coroner Frank E. Barron, III, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest honor, by Gov. Henry McMaster during ceremonies at…

American Heart Association to celebrate first Hard Hats with Heart event

October 23, 2019

The American Heart Association is pleased to announce the inaugural Hard Hats with Heart event in the Midlands.  Co-chairs Mallory Baldwin, Director of Human Resources for M. B. Kahn Construction Co.,…

United Community Banks, Inc. reports Third Quarter Results

October 23, 2019

United Community Banks, Inc. reported strong third quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, record operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.60,…

Greer Heritage Museum receives lasting memorial

October 23, 2019

Greer Heritage Museum has been gifted a model replica of the Greer High School, as it was during 1967, built by Dr. Raymond Meyers of Greenville, SC. With permission from…

Leadership Lexington raises over $75,000 to build local veterans a pavilion

October 23, 2019

With the help of our community, the 2019 class of Leadership Lexington County is celebrating raising over $75,000 through sponsorships, in-kind donations and brick sales, to build a pavilion for…

Governor McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette to address public at Floodwater Commission event

October 22, 2019

By Alex Junes-Ward Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette will address the public during the S.C. Floodwater Commission’s quarterly meeting and “clean up” day in Horry County, Nov.…

Gallery at City Hall presents What is Art?

October 22, 2019

Five local artists try to define, what is art? The Gallery at City Hall’s latest feature exhibition delves into how we interpret art. Curated by artists Jeremy Butler and Keith…

Two more Richland Two high schools receive grant to increase AP course engagement

October 22, 2019

 Two more Richland School District Two high schools have a received a grant designed to increase the number of students successfully completing Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Spring Valley and Westwood…

Public invited to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks

October 22, 2019

The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s K-12 public schools in fourteen subject areas. The materials will be…

The Three Witches of Hocus Pocus will fly on screen at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College

October 22, 2019

The Classic Halloween Movie and Trick-Or-Treat Event will take place at HT@MTC on October 29 It’s a classic movie that spans generations, alongside a fun event happening in the decorated…

MIRCI Awarded $35,000.00 from The Leon Levine Foundation

October 22, 2019

The Leon Levine Foundation has granted MIRCI $35,000 for General Support. MIRCI, an organization that has served Richland and Lexington counties for 59 years, has various programs such as; Housing,…

South Carolina State Fair wraps up 150th anniversary event on high note

October 22, 2019

Historic celebrations, free daily circus highlight this year’s fair The 2019 South Carolina State Fair closed the gates on the 150thh anniversary fair Sunday night after welcoming 416,320 guests during the…

Public events to highlight Community Planning in Richland County

October 22, 2019

 A weeklong series of events will give Richland County residents the opportunity to learn about a variety of initiatives, ranging from transportation improvements to programs aimed at enhancing neighborhood aesthetics.…

Kershaw County Music Association Choral Clinic and Concert

October 22, 2019

The Kershaw County Music Association announces its second Choral Clinic, set for Saturday, November 2nd at the Arts Center of Kershaw County, with a public concert to follow at 1:00…

Eight South Carolina students to compete in 2019 HBCU Innovation Challenge

October 22, 2019

Eight South Carolina college students will compete next week in the 2019 HBCU Innovation Challenge. The challenge – sponsored by Colonial Life, Unum and The Company Lab – invited 32…

S.C. Arts Commission to receive national grantmaking award

October 22, 2019

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – The Grant Professionals Association is announcing that the South Carolina Arts Commission was named its 2019 Grantmaker of the Year for the public sector. The Grant…

Magnus Development Partners leases 50,000sf of warehouse space to Unum Group

October 22, 2019

Magnus Development Partners announced the lease of 50,000 square feet of warehouse space at Midway Logistics IV to Unum Group. Unum is a market leader in group and individual disability…

Southern First reports results for third quarter 2019

October 22, 2019

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2019. 2019 Third Quarter Highlights •…

Stevens & Wilkinson hosts MIRCI for On the Table (OTT) event

October 22, 2019

OTT is an Annual Day-Long Event Implemented by Central Carolina Community Foundation Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, with offices in Atlanta and Columbia, S.C.,…

South Carolina CCIM Chapter honors new CCIM designees

October 22, 2019

The CCIM designation signifies expertise in the commercial real estate profession. The SC CCIM Chapter has recognized 6 chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation, the…

Sumter Casket Company expanding operations to Clarendon County

October 22, 2019

$1.8 million investment to create 11 new jobs Sumter Casket Company, a manufacturer and distributor of caskets, today announced plans to expand its operations to Clarendon County. The company’s $1.8…

Richland County to take lead on Managing Transportation Program

October 22, 2019

Richland County will take over management of the Transportation Penny Program on Monday, Nov. 4, a move that ends five years of private management by the Program Development Team (PDT)…

New Project to increase the number of women on state boards and commissions to be announced

October 21, 2019

The Gubernatorial Appointments Project (SC GAP), which aims to increase the number of women serving on boards and commissions throughout South Carolina, will be announced by Gov. Henry McMaster and…

Columbia Museum of Art to host poetry summit with nationally acclaimed poets Nickole Brown, Jessica Jacobs, and Ashley M. Jones

October 21, 2019

Half-day event celebrates poetry and visual art CMA Writer-in-Residence Ray McManus hosts the museum’s Poetry Summit, a half-day event celebrating poetry and visual art on Sunday, November 3, from noon…