South Carolina veterans & veteran-owned small businesses to benefit from few online resource hub

November 10, 2019

Facebook Announces New ‘Military and Veterans Hub,’ Mentoring Partnership Through SCORE and a Pilot Program for Veteran Career Development at Facebook South Carolina is home to more than 45,000 veteran-owned…

Deadline nears to sign up for sewer service in lower Richland

November 10, 2019

Residents interested in connecting to County utilities through the Southeast Richland Water and Sewer Project have until Dec. 16 to sign up for services and avoid fees to tap into…

Tickets for South Carolina Railroad Museum’s Santa Trains on sale now!

November 10, 2019

Don’t wait in line for Santa this holiday season, take a historic train ride with him! Tickets for the South Carolina Railroad Museum’s annual Santa Trains and Twilight Santa Trains…

Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey announce record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates

November 10, 2019

2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…

Midlands Technical College, Lexington School District Two sign agreement to advance students along career pathways

November 10, 2019

Students from Lexington School District Two will have an added advantage when taking courses that align with sets of career-pathway courses at Midlands Technical College (MTC). MTC President Dr. Ronald…

2018 South Carolina infant mortality report released

November 10, 2019

New data released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) shows that South Carolina’s infant mortality rate increased to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births. In 2017,…

Richland One to showcase magnet programs at November 19 fair

November 10, 2019

Whether it’s learning a second language, getting a head start on the skills they need for high demand jobs, or taking classes online or on a college campus, Richland One’s…

Harris Pastides, AVX Corp., Jerry Youkey honored at record-setting life sciences conference

November 10, 2019

To resounding applause from a record gathering from 11 countries, 32 states and virtually every county in South Carolina, life sciences leaders at SCBIO 2019 in Greenville saluted three leaders…

Fireflies announce 2020 game times and promotional highlights

November 9, 2019

Fireflies 2020 Home Schedule Features 5 Giveaways and 20 Fireworks Shows The Columbia Fireflies announced game times, fireworks nights and highlights of the initial promotional calendar for the 2020 season.…

S.C. Department of Revenue issuing 400,000 rebate checks this week

November 8, 2019

Six months after lawmakers approved $50 tax rebates for eligible taxpayers and less than one month after the October 15 Individual Income Tax extension deadline, the final numbers are in…

Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin release final Commission report

November 8, 2019

Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin today released the Commission’s final report at its quarterly meeting in Horry County this morning. “Major hurricanes and major…

Business, neighborhood leaders announce 10-Point Plan to Renew Five Points

November 8, 2019

Columbia City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann Steve Cook, Owner, Saluda’s Restaurant and the President of the Five Points Association; and Rox Pollard, Director of Retail Services Team | Columbia, Colliers International…

Dominion Energy sponsors home and donates $60,000 to Central SC Habitat for Humanity

November 8, 2019

Melissa broke down into tears before she hammered the first nail in what will be the place that Melissa and her son Isaiah will call home. Dominion Energy is sponsoring…

REI Automation, Inc. becomes part of HAHN Group

November 7, 2019

HAHN Group has acquired REI Automation, Inc., which will continue to operate under existing management. The HAHN Group is a leading provider for factory automation and robotic solutions. The acquisition…

United Community Bank launches new website

November 7, 2019

As part of its ongoing effort to provide a high level of service to all customers, United Community Bank is proud to announce the launch of its new website. Still…

South Carolina Habitat for Humanity welcomes Nancy Lee as new executive director

November 7, 2019

Increasing access to affordable housing with new leadership Ever-increasing housing costs and income inequality has led to 1 in 7 South Carolina households spending at least half of their income…

Chapin Commercial Construction announces construction of Diablo’s Southwest Grill in Lexington, SC

November 7, 2019

Chapin Commercial Construction, headquartered in Chapin, SC, announced Thursday that they have begun construction on a Diablo’s Southwest Grill located at 5541 Sunset Boulevard, Suite B, Lexington, SC. This project…

Gain First-Hand Writing Techniques from Trio of Notable Authors

November 7, 2019

Whether you enjoy writing or reading, Richland Library is providing local residents three opportunities to interact with notable authors throughout November. Seeing as our staff are also observing National Novel…

Two local nonprofits receive $113,000 in new support from Knight Foundation

November 7, 2019

Projects by City of Cayce and MORE Justice will help create a more informed and engaged Columbia, South Carolina community. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a longtime…

Tiffany Glover and Mary Lewis of Colliers International receive the REMS Certified Assistant designation

November 7, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina’s Tiffany Glover and Mary Lewis received the REMS Certified Assistant (RCA) designation through the Colliers University platform. The RCA designation program consists of laborious coursework…

Tickets for South Carolina Railroad Museum’s Santa Trains on sale now

November 7, 2019

Don’t wait in line for Santa this holiday season, take a historic train ride with him! Tickets for the South Carolina Railroad Museum’s annual Santa Trains and Twilight Santa Trains…

Record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates

November 7, 2019

2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…

Richland Counts! 2020 Census Seeks Workers in Richland County

November 7, 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting for a variety of temporary jobs – right here in Richland County. As part of the Richland Counts! campaign efforts, provided is the following…

Freeway Music School and Doko Station Pub & Eatery coming soon to Blythewood

November 6, 2019

Hill Construction Company started the renovation of the train depot building in Doko Park in Blythewood this month. The unique space will be home to Freeway Music School, the Midlands…

Colliers Report: Columbia retail has a steady third quarter

November 6, 2019

Key Takeaways The Columbia shopping center market absorbed 17,717 square feet during the third quarter of 2019; non-core retail space posted negative absorption of 17,583 square feet, while core retail…

Point-in-Time Count Donation Drive

November 6, 2019

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – Friday, January 10, 2020 United Way of the Midlands is collecting items to help people experiencing homelessness this winter for our annual Point in Time…

International Ballet Star Joseph Phillips to headline Columbia Ballet School’s Nutcracker

November 6, 2019

Columbia Native is Ballet’s Most Decorated Male Dancer Joseph Phillips, a Columbia native and the most decorated male ballet dancer in the world, will dance the role of the Sugar…

PC School of Pharmacy grads’ licensure exam scores higher than the national average

November 6, 2019

Sixty-six of 68 PC School of Pharmacy students passed the pharmacists’ licensure exam on their first attempt when they took it this past spring. This first-time pass rate of 97.06%…

City Kicks Off Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive

November 6, 2019

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive…

Columbia City of Women initiative announces call for nominations

November 6, 2019

Nominations for 2020 Honorees Due November 15, 2019 The Columbia City of Women initiative is now accepting nominations for 2020 honorees. Columbia City of Women is a partnership of Historic…

Lexington District One names schools’ Teachers of the Year

November 6, 2019

Lexington County School District One announces its 31 school-level Teachers of the Year. These 31 teachers will represent their schools in the district’s 2019–2020 Teacher of the Year selection process.…

Dominion Energy Solar for Students Program expanding to South Carolina

November 6, 2019

As Dominion Energy dramatically expands its renewable energy infrastructure, it is increasing the number of sites for its Solar for Students program and expanding the initiative to South Carolina. Sponsored…

RIA approves grants for enhancing water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure

November 6, 2019

More than $10 million in grant funding awarded The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 24 projects, totaling more than $10.8 million. Recognizing that the investments…

Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness poster

November 6, 2019

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…

Morton & Gettys included in 2020 Best Law Firms in America

November 5, 2019

Morton & Gettys has been named in the top tier in the area of real estate law in the 2020 edition of Best Law Firms, a U.S. News–Best Lawyers® publication…

Mooneyhan’s Auto Service expands West Columbia facility

November 5, 2019

Mooneyhan’s Auto Service hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday. Mooneyhan’s is adding four new service bays to its facility at 1224 B Ave, West Columbia. “West Columbia is the best place…

Shared history of SC and Texas to be celebrated on day Gamecocks and Texas A&M clash on the gridiron

November 5, 2019

Can’t make it to College Station for the showdown between the Gamecocks and Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 16? Then come on out to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room…

United Way of the Midlands hosts donation drive for the annual Point-in-Time Count now through January 10, 2020

November 5, 2019

United Way of the Midlands, lead agency of Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH), is collecting new winter items to help those experiencing homelessness this winter. New winter hats,…

DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Inc. establishing operations in York County

November 5, 2019

$18.5 Million Investment Will Create More Than 100 New Jobs DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Inc., an interior construction company that uses technology for client-driven design and manufacturing, announced plans to establish…

Magnus Development Partners breaks ground on new 180,000 sq ft manufacturing facility

November 5, 2019

Magnus Development Partners continues the development momentum in 2019 with the groundbreaking of Midway Logistics V, a new 180,000 square-foot Class “A” build-to-suit project located in the Lexington County Industrial…

Anna Fender of 1×1 Design elected to Leadership Columbia Advisory Board

November 5, 2019

This is the fourth year Fender has been selected to counsel in the development program The 1×1 Design team congratulates Anna Fender, IIDA, LEED AP, for continuing her service on…

Experience the Magic of the 30th Festival of Trees benefiting Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands Nov. 22-24

November 5, 2019

Festival of Trees, a Prisma Health Midlands Foundation signature fundraising event benefiting Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands, has brought 30 years of magical moments to our community and to patients and…

Nominate a local family to receive a free Thanksgiving meal from Sticky Fingers Ribhouse

November 5, 2019

Sticky Fingers will provide full Thanksgiving meals to six families who are in need of a helping hand Sticky Fingers Ribhouse believes in the gift of giving back, so this…

City Roots Organic Farm launches City Roots CBD

November 5, 2019

After 10 years of pioneering sustainable and organic food production, City Roots Organic Farm announced the launch of the City Roots CBD brand of “seed-to-shelf” full spectrum hemp extracts. “We’ve…

Community in Schools of the Midlands to celebrate 32nd birthday

November 5, 2019

Community in Schools of the Midlands (CISM) will celebrate the organization’s 32nd birthday on Wednesday, November 6. The birthday celebration, coined ‘All in for Kids Day’, will take place at…

VC3 expands its Southeast presence with the acquisition of Tennessee-based masterIT

November 5, 2019

VC3, a market-leading managed Information Technology (IT) service provider, announced the acquisition of masterIT, a Memphis-based managed IT service provider. Both organizations are consistently ranked among the top IT service…

IntelliSystems welcomes new business development representative for IT managed services and cybersecurity

November 5, 2019

IntelliSystems Welcomes Sales and Business Development Specialist Kari Izard IntelliSystems welcomes Kari Izard as sales and business development representative for IT managed services and cybersecurity in Columbia and the Midlands…

S.C. Ports makes a $15.6 billion annual economic impact in the Midlands

November 5, 2019

South Carolina Ports Authority’s reach goes well beyond the Port of Charleston with 25% of its economic impact happening in the Midlands. S.C. Ports Authority (SCPA) makes a $15.6 billion annual…

South Carolina AHEC welcomes Katie Gaul as new Director of the Office for Healthcare Workforce

November 5, 2019

The South Carolina AHEC Program welcomes Katie Gaul as the new Director of the South Carolina Office for Healthcare Workforce and bids a fond farewell to Linda Lacey, who will…

National Adoption Month focuses on older youth in foster care

November 4, 2019

Governor McMaster proclaims November 25th Statewide Adoption Day in SC As National Adoption Month begins, 140 children in the state’s foster care system are legally free for adoption and waiting for…