Midlands Technical College receives $10,000 from Dominion Energy to expand welding programs

October 1, 2019

The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy that will enable the college’s welding program to expand capacity for MTC students. The funding will provide…

Prisma Health welcomes 15 cardiologists from Columbia Heart

October 1, 2019

Cardiology practice joins Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group Prisma Health and Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group welcome 15 cardiologists from Columbia Heart to its extensive network of cardiologists. As of Oct. 1,…

Salt-N-Pepa to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2019

October 1, 2019

Legendary hip-hop trailblazers to perform free concert at S.C.’s largest NYE party Salt-N-Pepa — the legendary hip-hop duo who paved the way for female artists — will perform a free…

Experience why loud is the new quiet at Richland Library

October 1, 2019

Loud is the new quiet! Join Richland Library for Overdue: Curated for the Creative from 7 – 11 p.m., Friday, October 18 at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street). Be…

Cathy Jansen joins HUB Carolinas as commercial insurance advisor

October 1, 2019

HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Cathy Jansen has joined HUB Carolinas as a commercial insurance advisor in…

State Museum to light 55 ft. Pumpkin Planetarium for Halloween

October 1, 2019

Who: South Carolina State Museum What:  The South Carolina State Museum invites the media and public to help celebrate the annual lighting of its Pumpkin Planetarium. Each year the 55ft.…

Lexington Medical Center to host “Nurses Night Out” to recruit new nurses

October 1, 2019

Calling all nurses. Lexington Medical Center will host a recruiting event called “Nurses Night Out” on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in downtown Columbia. The hospital is creating a fun, informal…

Prisma Health provides tips on prostate cancer screening in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2019

In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, Prisma Health wants to give men tips on what they need to know about prostate cancer screening. Timothy Averch, M.D., Palmetto…

Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors earns Adaptive Reuse Honor Award from AIA South Carolina

October 1, 2019

Studio 2LR, Inc., an architecture and interior design firm creating impact through transformative design, recently earned an Adaptive Reuse Honor Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute…

Federal assistance approved for State of South Carolina and 11 counties following Hurricane Dorian

October 1, 2019

In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump approved Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in 11 counties affected by Hurricane Dorian. The Federal Emergency…

Top Grossing Movies – September 30, 2019

September 30, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 09/27/2019 to 10/03/2019 Rank Title Rating Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Abominable PG 1  $20,612,100  $20,612,100 2 Downton Abbey PG 2  $14,340,035  $58,349,885…

Columbia World Affairs Council announces Tia Nelson’s departure, gains new Fellow, Doria Kim

September 30, 2019

Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces Communications and Development Director Tia Nelson will be transitioning to Board of Directors as she joins the Office of Innovation at South Carolina Department…

USDA invests in community facilities improvements for 3.3 million rural americans in 23 states including South Carolina

September 30, 2019

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is investing $139 million in 56 projects to improve community facilities and provide…

Beth Burke Richardson sworn in as president of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

September 30, 2019

Beth Burke Richardson, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, is the new president of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. She was officially sworn in to…

SCPA, DHEC receive $2M grant to improve crane technology

September 30, 2019

New engine systems to reduce emissions, boost air quality South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) were awarded a $2 million grant from the…

Garvin Design Group wins AIASC’s 2019 Firm Award, Design Award for Adaptive Reuse

September 30, 2019

Local architecture firm recognized for contribution to profession and community Columbia’s Garvin Design Group received two awards at the American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina (AIASC) 2019 Design Awards on…

Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers International negotiates attorney’s new office location in downtown Columbia

September 30, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented MIRAKI, LLC. in the lease of approximately 3,500 square feet of office space at 2010 Gadsden Street in downtown Columbia to…

LS3P welcomes Harolisa Rivas

September 30, 2019

LS3P welcomes Harolisa Rivas, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Emerging Professional. Rivas, who earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the…

City of West Columbia public parking garage now open

September 27, 2019

The City of West Columbia’s Public Parking Garage located at 310 Court Avenue at State Street in the Brookland Development and street parking is now open to the public. This…

New event space opening in the Vista in former Jillian’s

September 27, 2019

Junction 800 to be 16,000 Feet of Flexible Space for Events The Arnold Companies announced today the opening of Junction 800, a multi-purpose event venue in the former Jillian’s space.…

Four South Carolina schools recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools

September 27, 2019

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced that four South Carolina schools were recognized by the United States Department of Education as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools. “I am…

South Carolina Federal expands services to Lexington

September 27, 2019

South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced the addition of a Lexington, South Carolina financial center to its portfolio. The financial center is located at 5075 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072.…

Presbyterian College receives $2.7 million to renovate the William Henry Belk Auditorium

September 27, 2019

The David Belk Cannon Foundation of Gastonia, N.C., has awarded $2.7 million to Presbyterian College to support renovations to the William Henry Belk Auditorium. “We are thrilled to partner with…

Lake Murray Elementary School earns National Blue Ribbon School honors

September 27, 2019

LMES is a Lexington District One Pre-K through Grade 5 school. Lexington County School District One’s Lake Murray Elementary School students and employees gathered in the school cafeteria and library…

Prisma Health offers free flu shots

September 27, 2019

Free flu shots offered at various locations Prisma Health is helping protect you and your family from the flu by providing free flu shots beginning Sunday, Sept. 29, at various…

South Carolina Department of Education to fund 205 new school resource officers

September 27, 2019

Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of 205 new school resource officers (SROs) that will be stationed in schools across the state that currently lack coverage.…

CIU new Global Business & IT Center completed by Mashburn Construction

September 27, 2019

Columbia International University’s much-anticipated $20 million William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center will be formally dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 4. Mashburn Construction…

Lisle Traywick joins the board of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

September 27, 2019

Lisle Traywick, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been elected to the board of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Traywick was elected at the…

United Way of the Midlands & Richland Library host Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on October 4

September 27, 2019

United Way of the Midlands and Richland Library will host the fourth annual Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on Friday, October 4 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Richland…

Laura Derrick named 2019 South Carolina REALTOR® of the Year

September 26, 2019

South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member, past president and Realtor® at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Columbia, was named the association’s 2019 REALTOR® of the Year at its annual conference at…

Freshfields Village welcomes fall with seasonal events

September 26, 2019

Enjoy the Fall evenings with Sip & Stroll, Saturday mornings with Cars & Coffee, and annual Dogtoberfest Freshfields Village, located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands, will offer…

Trinity Partners leases 11,500 SF, a medical office building in North Columbia

September 26, 2019

Trinity Partners is pleased to announce brokerage team Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley have successfully leased 70% of space at 4100 N. Main Street to three private medical practices…

2019 alumni awardees named for UofSC Alumni Association

September 26, 2019

The University of South Carolina Alumni Association has named the following recipients of this year’s alumni awards. These awards are the highest honors reflecting the ideals cherished by South Carolinians…

T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. expanding Greenville County operations

September 26, 2019

$10.3 Million Investment Will Create 22 Jobs T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc., a leading manufacturer of faucets, fittings and specialty products and accessories, announced plans to expand operations in…

Everything you need to know about the 150th South Carolina State Fair Oct. 9-20

September 25, 2019

2019 event will feature a free daily circus, free concerts and more — discount tickets available through Oct. 8 It’s the South Carolina State Fair’s 150th birthday, and the award-winning…

German Artists return to Columbia for a collaborative symposium with local artists

September 25, 2019

Between September 30 – October 11, four German artists from Kaiserslautern and six Columbia artists will create a permanent public Gesamtkunstwerk, a collaborative work of art, on and for the grounds…

State tax issue? Meet with SCDOR’s taxpayer advocate at an office near you later this year

September 25, 2019

Need help resolving a tax issue with the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)? SCDOR’s Taxpayer Advocate, who is based in Columbia, will visit SCDOR offices across the state beginning…

Twelve percent of children in South Carolina live in concentrated poverty

September 25, 2019

New Data Snapshot from Annie E. Casey Foundation Shows Little Progress Made Since 2012 on Child Poverty Rate Approximately 130,000 children in South Carolina live in concentrated poverty, according to…

GSSM announces six commended students in the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program

September 25, 2019

Dr. Ershela Sims, Interim President of The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced today that Saif Ali, Rayed Hamid, McLean Jose, Liza Malcolm, Austin Millwood, and…

Richard Samuel Roberts photography brought to life in Harlem South

September 25, 2019

Jazz and theatrical performance makes Southeastern debut The Columbia Museum of Art announces the Southeastern premiere of Harlem South: A View Through the Lens, a jazz and theatrical performance of historical…

TireHub continues to expand, will enter two more markets

September 25, 2019

Company focused on providing greater access to Goodyear and Bridgestone products TireHub, the national tire distributor cofounded by Bridgestone Americas Inc. (Bridgestone) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear),…

Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Richard Slater to vice president of human resources

September 25, 2019

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Richard Slater has been promoted to vice president of human resources. Slater has more than eight years…

Cola Town Bike Collective to launch fall concert series October 19th

September 25, 2019

Cola Town Bike Collective will launch its inaugural fall concert series on October 19th from 6 to 9 pm at 711 Elmwood Avenue. The two-part series will feature local artists…

Everything you need to know about the 150th South Carolina State Fair Oct. 9-20 in Columbia

September 25, 2019

2019 event will feature a  free daily circus, free concerts and more — discount tickets available through Oct. 8 It’s the South Carolina State Fair’s 150th birthday, and the award-winning…

County’s flood recovery program, Mungo Construction form partnership to rebuild lives

September 25, 2019

Mungo Construction, founded by Mungo Homes, the nationally recognized Columbia-based homebuilder, is adding its expertise to Richland County’s efforts to help residents displaced by the 2015 flood. As part of…

South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund and annual scholarship application deadline

September 25, 2019

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) announced the creation of the Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund in addition to the annual scholarship application period. The Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund…

EdVenture to kick off Fire Prevention Week by hosting “Tame the Flame” event – Sept. 28

September 25, 2019

EdVenture will kick off National Fire Prevention Week a few days early by hosting “Tame the Flame” Saturday, Sept. 28. “For nearly two decades, we have partnered with EdVenture by…

City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards

September 25, 2019

The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…

Richland County to release documents from transportation contractor

September 25, 2019

Richland County will provide the public with free online access to more than a million pages of documents related to the management of the taxpayer funded program to improve transportation…

South Carolina’s Class of 2019 outperforms nation on Advanced Placement, sees record participation in SAT

September 24, 2019

Today, the College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students again exceeded the nation on eight out of the…