Colliers International’s brokerage, property management and LCK’s project management collaborate for new Palmetto Primary Care Physicians office

September 10, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster leased 4,156 square feet for Palmetto Primary Care Physicians of the medical office building located at 710 Rabon Road, which is owned…

UofSC is No. 1 nationwide for first-year student experience

September 9, 2019

The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience among the nation’s public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings released Monday (Sept. 9). The…

West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 28th Year

September 9, 2019

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)…

100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $6,200.00 to Power in Changing

September 9, 2019

100 Women Who Care Midlands SC at their 3rd quarter meeting elected to support Power in Changing with a donation of $6,200. Members of 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC…

SC jobseekers and businesses continue connections to SC Works

September 9, 2019

Coastal Centers Reopening in Wake of Hurricane Dorian Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey says all of the SC Works centers closed by Hurricane Dorian have now…

The Original Six announces expansion of after-school programs

September 9, 2019

Non-Profit Will Double Practice Makes Perfect Homework Centers Serving Rural S.C. Students for 2019-2020 School Year The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) today announced an expansion of the organization’s Practice…

Colonial Life sponsors Innovation Challenge for juniors, seniors attending HBCUs

September 9, 2019

Colonial Life, a leader in worksite benefits, and The Company Lab are partnering to host the 2019 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Innovation Challenge. The challenge invites juniors and seniors…

Top economist to visit Columbia to give Real Estate Forecast

September 9, 2019

Local organizations to host Midlands Real Estate Forecast On Thursday, September 26, 2019, the BIA of Central South Carolina, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA), and Mortgage…

SC Green Industry Association presents 16th Annual Fall Field Day

September 9, 2019

The SC Green Industry Association is excited to present the 16th Annual Fall Field Day on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Modern Turf, 2895 Edens Road in Dalzell, SC. Early Bird Registration ends on September…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2019 Angels

September 9, 2019

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…

Agribusiness Curriculum Program seeks budding entrepreneurs

September 9, 2019

The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE), in partnership with Clemson Cooperative Extension, is now accepting applications for the second annual curriculum program for agribusiness innovators. enterpriseculturalheritage.org The four-session…

Top Grossing Movies – September 9, 2019

September 9, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 09/06/2019 to 09/12/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 IT Chapter Two 1  $91,062,152  $91,062,152 2 Angel Has Fallen 3  $5,990,157  $53,450,658…

30 Years Later, Remembering Impacts of Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina

September 9, 2019

As South Carolina navigates through the peak of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Richland Library wants to reflect on and learn from an historic storm that had statewide impacts. It’s…

Meet with local employers during Retail and Hospitality Career Fair – September 19

September 9, 2019

Job seekers, don’t miss the chance to interact with more than a dozen local employers. Join Richland Library for the Retail and Hospitality Career Fair from 6 – 8 p.m.,…

Living historians to bring First World War to life at Relic Room

September 9, 2019

As the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum brings its commemoration of the First World War to a close, a special Saturday program will celebrate Columbia’s particular contribution…

Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

September 9, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Danny Bonds and Taylor Wolfe represented Broad Brook…

Residential building codes to change in 2020

September 9, 2019

The 2018 International Residential Construction (IRC) codes for residential construction are scheduled to go into effect in South Carolina on January 1, 2020. The new building codes and South Carolina…

Shining a spotlight on careers in construction

September 9, 2019

In recognition of all the professionals working in residential and commercial construction and to highlight the rewarding careers available in the industry. The Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA)…

Design League and City of Columbia announce new phase of process to adopt a new city flag

September 8, 2019

Top flag competition designers to submit designs based on expanded guidelines. The Columbia Design League, in partnership with the Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin, has begun an extended…

September is Kindness Month in Richland Two

September 8, 2019

Inspired by the big and small acts of kindness exhibited throughout the year by our students and schools, Richland School District Two is celebrating and encouraging kindness with a district…

Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund to support Hurricane Dorian Relief efforts

September 8, 2019

Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals…

South Carolina First Steps celebrates 20 years of helping children

September 7, 2019

South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness is celebrating 20 years of service to children and families on Tuesday, September 10. The celebration begins on the State House steps at…

Charter opens Spectrum WiFi hotspots due to Hurricane Dorian

September 6, 2019

Over 44,000 hotspots in the Carolinas now open to all users to aid in storm response In support of the response to Hurricane Dorian, Charter Communications, Inc. has opened more…

Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium

September 6, 2019

The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…

$5,000 grants to reward literary, dance excellence in S.C.

September 6, 2019

S.C. Arts Commission opens applications for FY21 Fellowships Deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 The South Carolina Arts Commission is accepting applications for $5,000 FY21 individual artist fellowships…

Home Works announces new Program Officer

September 6, 2019

Home Works of America announced the addition of Dr. Sam Marcengill to serve as Program Officer. He will be responsible for helping guide and build the Home Works model in…

A needed step toward improving S.C.’s beleaguered prisons

September 6, 2019

By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller   First, let’s acknowledge the obvious: All is not well in South Carolina’s prison system. Its troubles have been pretty well-documented over the past few…

Evacuation orders lifted for all South Carolina counties

September 6, 2019

In coordination with local law enforcement and county emergency management officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted evacuation orders for residents in all evacuated counties, effective immediately. Those counties include: Charleston, Berkeley,…

VC3’s Clark Cooper completes National Certified Government Chief Information Officer program

September 5, 2019

Clark Cooper, a Virtual Chief Information Officer at VC3, graduated from the University of North Carolina’s (UNC) School of Government National Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) program. The CGCIO…

Pontiac Elementary School receives Magnet School Certification

September 5, 2019

The Montessori Magnet at Pontiac Elementary was recently recognized as a 2019 Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America. On August 15, the Montessori Magnet at Pontiac Elementary…

Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort, Jasper, and Colleton counties at 3:00 PM today

September 5, 2019

Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect for all Zones in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Georgetown, and Horry Counties In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted the evacuation orders for…

Columbia attorney Anthony Livoti named 2019 Fred H. Sievert Award recipient

September 5, 2019

Murphy & Grantland, PA announced that Shareholder Anthony W. Livoti has been awarded the 2019 Fred H. Sievert Award.  This nationwide award is presented by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) to an…

Global Spotlight: A Conversation with Mayor Bob Coble

September 5, 2019

Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) intern Lydia DeFelice interviewed Bob Coble last month to gain personal insight in his mission to build global engagement in Columbia.   Lydia currently studies…

LS3P welcomes William Schlein, AIA, Healthcare Practice Leader

September 5, 2019

LS3P welcomed William “Willy” Schlein, AIA, who joins the firm as Healthcare Practice Leader. Schlein brings over 25 years of healthcare experience in programming, planning, design, project management, and construction.…

City of Columbia Municipal Election 

September 4, 2019

The filing period for the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election opened on Monday, August 19, 2019 at noon and closes on Friday, September 6, 2019 at noon. The following individual(s)…

Ticket sales for 150th South Carolina State Fair begin Sept. 4

September 4, 2019

Admission tickets and ride vouchers for the 2019 South Carolina State Fair are on sale. Discount admission tickets and ride vouchers are available through Oct. 8 at participating Circle K…

East Point students learning Mandarin Chinese

September 4, 2019

Columbia’s East Point Academy merges cultures, inspires minds and expands horizons for students by teaching them Mandarin Chinese, the world’s most spoken language. In the process, East Point earned an…

City of Columbia Municipal Election

September 4, 2019

The filing period for the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election opened on Monday, August 19, 2019 at noon and closes on Friday, September 6, 2019 at noon. The following individual(s) have…

United Way of the Midlands postpones United Way Day to September 17 due to possible impending weather

September 4, 2019

United Way of the Midlands announced it will postpone United Way Day, its annual kickoff event, due to Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact. United Way Day will be held on Tuesday,…

Cuba: A Family Feud that became Presidential Politics

September 4, 2019

After the Obama thaw, is President Trump returning U.S.-Cuban relations to the chilly days of the Cold War? Will Cuba be our friend or foe? The World Affairs Council Upstate…

Soda City Market partners with The Moore Company

September 4, 2019

Soda City announced a recent partnership with The Moore Company, Columbia’s leading boutique real estate agency. Existing event patrons, prospective residents, and community enthusiasts are encouraged to visit The Moore…

Top Grossing Movies – September 3, 2019

September 3, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 08/30/2019 to 09/05/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Angel Has Fallen 2  $11,799,409  $44,489,260 2 Good Boys 3  $9,505,900  $59,199,085 3…

1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott St. John recognized as a 2019 Woman of Influence

September 3, 2019

The team at 1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott St. John, the architecture firm’s president and owner, has been honored among Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2019 Women of Influence. St.…

Economic Development Partnership hires Avery as Marketing and Research Director

September 3, 2019

The Economic Development Partnership, serving Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda and McCormick Counties, announced the hiring of Kelci Avery as its Marketing and Research Director. Avery will be responsible for all aspects…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Names Brad Livingston as New Director of Administration

September 3, 2019

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has hired Brad Livingston as the agency’s new Director of Administration. Livingston is an experienced accountant and financial officer with 26 years of service in…

September 2019 City Manager Spotlight

September 3, 2019

The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…

NSF grant to ‘SPUR’ academic success

September 3, 2019

The University of South Carolina’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) has received nearly $1 million in funding through a grant from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology,…

LRADAC Launches ‘(luh-ray-dak),’ a new brand campaign

September 3, 2019

For over 40 years, LRADAC has dedicated resources to building a community that embraces recovery and empowers those struggling with substance misuse throughout the Midlands. The nonprofit has recently launched…

Congaree National Park will close at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 4

September 3, 2019

Due to the approach of Hurricane Dorian, Congaree National Park will close at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 4. The park, including all trails, facilities and campgrounds, will remain closed…

City of West Columbia to host U.S. Census Job Fair

September 2, 2019

The City of West Columbia is hosting a U.S. Census Job Fair on Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 10 AM – 3 PM, in the City Hall Parking Lot (200…