Sixth annual expedition winding its way through the Midlands this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A hand-picked team from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) joined Dr. Tom Mullikin,…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
Turner Padget announces that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey and Columbia-based shareholder J. David Johnson IV have been elected to leadership positions within the South Carolina Bar, with terms beginning…
Intellisystems announced the addition of Kristin Cato to its team as the new Marketing Director. A native of the Augusta area, Kristin brings with her more than a decade of…
The Richland County Conservation Commission announces the launch of the ENRICH Tour, a self-guided, mobile audio tour celebrating the rich African American heritage embedded in the County’s cultural and physical…
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (Rolls-Royce), a provider of off-highway engines and complete power generation systems, announced it is expanding its mtu engine manufacturing operations in Aiken County. The company’s $75…
At its July 14, 2025, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Lauren Vann as the new principal of Centerville Elementary School. With…
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Alyse Howard as its new Marketing Specialist. With more than a decade of experience in commercial real estate marketing and public relations, Alyse will…
S.C. Department of Commerce awards nearly $8 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Eight communities from throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling almost $8 million…
New women’s health and imaging services now open in Camden MUSC Health announced the grand opening of the Camden Medical Pavilion, a new facility designed to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care…
First Community Corporation (NASDAQ: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Signature Bank of Georgia jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement, under which First…
Suburban leasing accelerates as vacancy dips below 12% Market Highlights The Columbia market saw leasing volume solidify as tenants begin to absorb larger blocks of space made available by post-Covid…
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Oneal Staples as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Oneal, who serves as Senior Vice President and Market President for…
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…
Initial manufacturing roles mark key milestone for South Carolina facility as construction continues Scout Motors is now hiring Maintenance Technicians to join the team at its Production Center that is…
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced a significant achievement in its 33-year history: the permanent protection of over 100,000 acres of vital land across central South Carolina. This conservation milestone was…
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the second quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions • Macon Lovelace, SIOR and Robbie Cook represented the seller in…
Today, Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Lexington, Spartanburg, Florence, and Charleston counties in August and September. These…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy. The purpose of the…
Lazy Daisy Coffee Co., a new locally-owned coffee shop in Forest Acres, announced its grand opening on Monday, July 21, in the heart of Cardinal Crossing. Located at 4615 Forest…
By Alex Prince Director at NP Strategy Video isn’t “nice to have.” It’s the format people expect. If you’re serious about building visibility, driving engagement, or strengthening relationships, video needs…
By Jeff Becraft We just celebrated the 4th of July, Independence Day, in our country. Way back when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Benjamin Franklin said, “We must…
Nature at Work to launch on July 14 in Columbia, uniting leaders across sectors to create a healthier, more resilient South Carolina. Nature at Work, a new statewide initiative focused…
Break out your sailing caps, puka shells, and boat shoes—Los Angeles–based Yächtley Crëw, the world’s premier yacht-rock tribute band, sails into the LRADAC Foundation’s 6th Annual Rock4Recovery concert, presented by…
By Tom Poland Old doors rife with nails. Rows and rows of nails. Studs. Like handsome lads, all in a row. All in precise order. I’ve come across two…
2025 CALENDAR UPDATE New Arrivals and Upcoming Adventures Await at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks Zoo and Garden continues its mission to connect people with nature through a packed late-summer…
Richland County Council approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 budget after a third reading during its regularly scheduled Council meeting June 17. The adopted budget of $1,457,108,024, including the General…
Hood Construction announced two key leadership updates. Jim Ott has joined the team as Senior Project Manager, and Brandon Hein has been promoted to Project Manager, reinforcing the company’s commitment…
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the…
Experienced Litigator and Former U.S. Marine Corps Judge Advocate Jack Heron Joins Wyche, Alongside Standout Associate Bennett Hardymon. Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced the addition of…
A new creative business is adding energy to Columbia’s Devine Street with the grand opening of Above & Beyond Tattoo Studio, located at 2321 Devine St., Suites B and C,…
House Ways and Means Chair recognized for commitment to state’s natural resources By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Greenville attorney and South Carolina Representative Bruce Wyche Bannister, chairman of the S.C.…
H. Richard Sturm, regional president of the Carolina’s for Ameris Bank, Mt. Pleasant, SC, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a…
Eurocharm Group, a metalworking supplier, announced it selects Kershaw County to establish its first North American manufacturing facility. The company’s $12 million investment will create 46 new jobs. Headquartered in…
Pontiac Solar LLC announced plans to construct a solar farm in Eastover, in southeast Richland County. The company plans to invest $112.5 million to develop a tract along Pine Thicket…
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) announced that as a part of our “#DoBeautifulThings” campaign, we have committed to installing murals in municipalities across Lexington and Richland Counties. The first mural…
The Columbia Museum of Art announces Bill Bodine, Lander Hiott, Felicia Rhue Howard, and J.P. Scurry as the four new members elected to serve on its board of trustees for…
The Rotary Club of Lexington, which has served the Lexington community for over 50 years, proudly kicked off the new Rotary year on July 10, marking the official start of…
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data dashboards…
Birmingham, Alabama based Mountain High Outfitters has officially opened in the great state of South Carolina. Their first location has opened inside the Columbiana Centre in Columbia SC. The official…
May 2025 graduate Chloe Cleland recently made history at Converse when she became the first recipient of the University’s Fulbright Research/Study Scholarship in more than 50 years. Having completed more…
“Just look at the world around you ~ such wonderful things surround you ~ what more is you lookin’ for?” Indeed, life under the sea is a magical kingdom. But…
Colliers has been awarded the leasing assignment for an additional building in the Center Point office park Colliers | South Carolina brokers Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM have…
Wallick Investments, LLC announced Ms. Victoria (Tori) Matise, a 2024 University of Georgia Honors graduate in Finance, has joined the firm as an Investment Advisor Representative. Her responsibilities include business…
Collins and Lacy, P.C. welcomed J. Andrew Ritner to its Retail and Hospitality Practice Group. Andrew’s career has been defined by his unwavering commitment to both his country and clients…
Genesis Healthcare, which operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers across South Carolina, has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to exceptional patient care. The Health Resources and Services…
Midlands Technical College’s (MTC’s) Building Construction Technology team won silver in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, held June 23-27, 2025 in Atlanta, GA. The award marked the fourth…
Mast General Store sent checks totaling more than $70,000 to a group of land trusts across its four-state region to conclude its Land Trust Day celebration. Each of the family-…
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) proudly honored two outstanding professionals during the 2025 South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show, held in June in Myrtle…
La’Jessica Stringfellow, a lawyer at Robinson Gray law firm, has started her term as President of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division. Her term will run for one calendar…