NP Strategy expands to Raleigh; hires Al Leach as a Senior Advisor

August 19, 2019

NP Strategy, a strategic communications subsidiary of the Nexsen Pruet Law firm , announced the hiring of Alfred (“Al”) Leach to Senior Advisor at NP Strategy. In this capacity, Leach…

3D Systems names finance leader Todd A. Booth as new CFO

August 19, 2019

3D Systems announced that finance leader Todd A. Booth will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 3. He will report to President and CEO Vyomesh Joshi and…

Top Grossing Movies – August 19, 2019

August 19, 2019

Week of 08/16/2019 to 08/22/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Good Boys 1  $21,402,605  $21,402,605 2 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 3  $14,179,135  $133,780,735 3 The…

Columbia Chamber announces the 2019 Ambassador of the Year

August 19, 2019

The Cassels family, founders of Southeastern Freight Lines, named Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor W. T. “Bill” Cassels, Jr and William T. “Tobin” Cassels,…

Flock and Rally’s VP of Marketing, Merritt McNeely, receives “Women of Influence” honor

August 19, 2019

McNeely honored with elite leaders selected by Columbia Regional Business Report Merritt McNeely, vice president of marketing at Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in…

More than $10 million invested in Prisma Health Breast Center through Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K

August 19, 2019

On Oct. 12, 1991, 200 people walked through downtown Columbia at the first Walk for Life, an event founded by former first lady of Columbia, Beth Coble. Walk for Life…

Calling all amateur photographers! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s 17th Annual Wildlife Photography Contest is open for submissions

August 19, 2019

Amateur photographers from all over the state are invited to submit their best pictures capturing the beauty of South Carolina’s nature – in their own backyard or South Carolina’s backyard…

Three Morton & Gettys attorneys named to ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2020

August 19, 2019

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Three attorneys with the Rock Hill firm of Morton & Gettys have been named to Best Lawyers in America for 2020. The 26th edition recognizes John…

Terry Gunn named market CEO of Providence Health and KershawHealth

August 19, 2019

Providence Health announced that Terry Gunn has been named market chief executive officer (CEO) of Providence Health and KershawHealth, effective immediately. Both facilities are part of LifePoint Health and are…

Teri Leigh Teed’s Healing Spirit Art photography selected for international Art that Lifts Our Spirits exhibition

August 19, 2019

Teri Leigh Teed’s fine art photograph, “Portal of Light”, part of her “Healing Spirit Art©” portfolio, has been selected for an Award of Excellence in the New York based Art…

Multi-agency sex-sting operation led by Richland County Sheriff’s Department

August 19, 2019

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – It has been a testing two weeks for the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD). First was the successful RCSD-led sting operation,…

Eighteen Wyche attorneys named to the 2020 Best Lawyers® list

August 16, 2019

Best Lawyers® has recognized 18 Wyche attorneys as The Best Lawyers in America© 2020.  Best Lawyers also named three Wyche attorneys “Lawyer of the Year.”  Eric Amstutz is the 2020 Greenville Corporate Law…

Graham on the Path Forward in Afghanistan

August 16, 2019

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made these statements on the path forward in Afghanistan.  “American service members are not acting as policemen in Afghanistan.  They are the front-line defense…

Columbia Opportunity Resource issues call for artists for 6th annual Time for Art Gala

August 15, 2019

Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) is seeking artists to submit their work to the 6th annual Time for Art Gala, to be held Saturday, November 23 from 7 to 11 p.m. at…

Adornus Cabinetry, LLC launching operations in Lancaster County

August 15, 2019

More Than $10 Million Investment Creating 210 Jobs Adornus Cabinetry, LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, today announced plans to establish manufacturing operations in…

LCK welcomes Don Record as Senior Project Manager

August 15, 2019

LCK announced the addition of Don Record as Senior Project Manager to its team in Columbia, SC. Record recently relocated to the Columbia area from Pennsylvania. He has over 20…

24 Turner Padget Lawyers named among Best Lawyers in America

August 15, 2019

Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that 24 of its attorneys have been included among Best Lawyers in America for 2020 and 3 of them have received the “Lawyer…

Burnette, Shutt receive Columbia Lawyer of the Year honors

August 15, 2019

M. Malissa Burnette and Nekki Shutt are recognized as Columbia “Lawyers of the Year” in the just-released 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Burnette is honored in Employment Law…

Tighe named Columbia Lawyer of the Year in Litigation – Real Estate

August 15, 2019

Michael W. Tighe, one of the co-founders of Callison Tighe & Robinson, earned Columbia “Lawyer of the Year” honors in Litigation – Real Estate in the 2020 edition of Best…

3 Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys included in Best Lawyers

August 15, 2019

Three partners at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel earned a total of 12 honors in the new edition of Best Lawyers in America. The listings include two Columbia “Lawyer of the…

United Airlines resumes nonstop service to Houston

August 15, 2019

United Airlines recently announced the carrier will be resuming nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) to Houston, Texas beginning Sunday, October 6. This added service offering speaks to…

The Roseberry sets new standard for Columbia apartment living

August 15, 2019

The Roseberry, a new apartment community nestled in Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, is raising the bar for apartment living in the Midlands region. With thoughtful design and impeccable attention to…

United Way of the Midlands receives nearly $158,000 from Richland County Government to fund Resiliency Team pilot program at Jackson Creek Elementary School

August 15, 2019

United Way of the Midlands received nearly $158,000 from Richland County Government to fund the launch of a pilot program placing a Resiliency Team, part of United Way of Midlands…

Four Bluestein Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers for 2020; Marti Bluestein honored as Lawyer of the Year in Workers’ Comp

August 15, 2019

Four Bluestein Attorneys are being honored by Best Lawyers in America for 2020, and one of them – Founding Partner Marti Bluestein – has been named “Lawyer of the Year”…

Scott & Corley, P.A. attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers

August 15, 2019

Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott, and Firm Managing Attorney, Reginald “Reggie” P. Corley, have been recognized in the 2020 edition of BEST…

17 Robinson Gray attorneys named ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2020; Betsy Gray and Frank Ellerbe honored as ‘Lawyers of the Year’

August 15, 2019

Two Robinson Gray attorneys have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective areas by Best Lawyers in America. They are among 17 attorneys from the firm who have…

27 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers

August 15, 2019

Statewide, 65 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 27…

South Carolina native, Justin Evans, named PC Matic Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

August 14, 2019

PC Matic, the world’s only 100% American-made anti-virus software, announced that it has appointed Justin Evans, who formerly served as the company’s Vice President of Government Sales, as the company’s…

Registration now open for October 22 On The Table Conversations powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation

August 14, 2019

Second annual engaging conversation initiative will bring people together across the Midlands to break bread and discuss the future of our communities. Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for…

Team additions, senior staff changes to improve S.C. Arts Commission service

August 14, 2019

The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing additions to the agency’s team of arts professionals and changes to senior staff designed to improve and streamline the constituent service experience.…

Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation announces new board members

August 14, 2019

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation welcomed the following new members to its Board of Directors: Hamid Aboutorabi, PhD, Director & President, Giti Tire R&D…

Countybank’s CFO Scott begins term as S.C. Bankers School Chair

August 14, 2019

Annette L. Scott, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of Greenwood headquartered Countybank began a one-year term as chair of the South Carolina Bankers School on July 15. The…

Aug. 30 lecture to tell story of 371st Infantry Regiment in the First World War

August 14, 2019

The 371st Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army, formed in South Carolina in 1917, was a segregated unit typical of its time, with black enlisted men and white officers. But…

Resource Financial Services makes Inc. Magazine’s list of 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies for second time

August 14, 2019

Resource Financial Services, a privately owned retail mortgage banking firm serving the Southeast, was recently ranked in the top 10 percent of Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking…

Technology changes real estate trade

August 14, 2019

Over the past 20 years, technology has spawned widespread changes in real estate buying, selling and closings, according to lawyer and broker Gary Pickren, guest speaker at Capital Rotary’s Aug.…

South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host annual Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament

August 14, 2019

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 2019 Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament at the Dataw Island Golf Club on Monday, September 9. Presented by US. Foods,…

A M King shares food plant design expertise at ABC Carolinas Summer Convention

August 13, 2019

Architect John Koury thrives on complex design challenges, particularly those that involve solving a thorny problem for a food industry client. During the award-winning Daniele Foods’ Rhode Island Salami Facility…

Coroner’s Office Re-dedicates County Cemetery

August 13, 2019

The Coroner’s Office unveiled the first round of improvements made at the Richland County Cemetery during a re-dedication ceremony Tuesday morning. A new fence surrounds the cemetery, which serves as…

Columbia Chamber’s 2020 Leadership Columbia Class

August 13, 2019

63 Local Individuals in 47th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands,…

SC Council on Competitiveness introduces TechSC as its newest statewide industry initiative

August 13, 2019

Susie Shannon Announces Preston Grisham as Initiative Director Committed to advancing South Carolina’s growth in diverse industry sectors, the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness is announcing its newest industry initiative…

McKay Firm adds two to Insurance Defense practice

August 13, 2019

The McKay Firm welcomes two new Associates and expand their Insurance Defense practice. Eric Guimaraes practices in the areas of general civil defense, governmental defense, and transportation defense. During his time in law school,…

New elementary school magnet teaches computer coding 

August 13, 2019

Richland School District Two is adding yet another intriguing magnet to its illustrious offerings. Computer science is coming to Sandlapper Elementary School. Sandlapper will transform into the Computer Science Immersion…

Robb McCarter promoted to Director of Research

August 13, 2019

NAI Columbia announced the promotion of Robb McCarter to Director of Research. Robb has been with NAI Columbia since 2017, previously serving as a Research Associate. In just over two…

The COMET Board of Directors votes to re-bid service contract

August 13, 2019

Ron Anderson, Chairman of The COMET Board of Directors, announced today that The COMET Board has voted to re-bid the Fixed Route and Paratransit Program Contract which is currently held…

Aflac awards MIRCI grant to support homeless youth services

August 13, 2019

Aflac awarded a $10,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) to support programs assisting homeless youth in Columbia. MIRCI’s youth services create pathways to recovery by equipping…

Sue Shugart appointed CEO of KershawHealth

August 13, 2019

Seasoned healthcare executive assumes hospital’s top leadership role KershawHealth announced that Sue Shugart has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the hospital, effective immediately. Shugart has been serving as…

First four-star hotel coming to Columbia

August 13, 2019

Boutique Hotel to Open in the Vista Plans for Hotel Anthem, Columbia’s newest hotel that will be constructed in the entertainment district, were approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.…

SuggsJohnson CPAs promotes three professionals to expanded roles

August 13, 2019

Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has promoted three professionals to Senior Accountant roles in its growing tax, audit and consulting practice. Receiving promotions and expanded responsibilities are…

Terry Gunn named market CEO of Providence Health and KershawHealth

August 13, 2019

Veteran healthcare executive assumes regional leadership role with oversight of two LifePoint Health facilities Providence Health announced that Terry Gunn has been named market chief executive officer (CEO) of Providence…

Barnes Alford welcomes Jeffrey Hopkins

August 13, 2019

Barnes Alford announced that Jeffrey D. Hopkins has joined the firm as an associate.  Mr. Hopkins earned his B.A. from the University of South Carolina in May 2014 and his…