Rogers Townsend launches new website

August 8, 2019

Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC announced the launch of the Firm’s new website, www.rogerstownsend.com. Located in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and Charlotte, with services in the US Virgin Islands, Rogers Townsend…

Lexington Medical Center’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications honored in Hall of Fame

August 8, 2019

The Hospital Marketing National Hall of Fame inducted Mark Shelley, vice president of Marketing and Communications at Lexington Medical Center, at its annual ceremony in June. This honor recognizes individuals…

Delta Air Lines celebrates 85 years in Columbia

August 8, 2019

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to celebrate 85 years of continuous service by Delta Air Lines (Delta) in Columbia. The airline’s first passenger flight departed Columbia on August 8,…

Rotarians hear VA benefits advocate

August 7, 2019

Navigating the Dept. of Veterans Affairs paperwork maze is daunting, but it can pay off for those willing to stake a claim for benefits due as a result of military…

WACH FOX hires new Sport Director, Mitch Brown

August 7, 2019

WACH FOX announced the hiring of new Sports Director Mitch Brown. He joined the WACH FOX team in July. Mitch comes to the Midlands from Norfolk, Va. A graduate of…

$4.4 million in new S.C. Arts Commission grants to provide citizens, visitors arts access across the state

August 7, 2019

Funding ‘vital’ for arts experiences, arts education programs South Carolina communities will benefit from $4.4 million in fiscal year 2020 grants to their artists, arts organizations, and schools announced today…

Rhythmlink ranks 21st for Best Places to Work SC

August 7, 2019

For the eighth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small/Medium Employer category. This year Rhythmlink placed…

City of Cayce announces James Crosland as new Assistant City Manager

August 7, 2019

The City of Cayce is pleased to announce that a new Assistant City Manager has been selected and that he will dive into his new role with the City beginning tomorrow morning.…

Jim ‘Soni’ Sonefeld to play live acoustic set at Rock 4 Recovery Benefit Concert

August 7, 2019

Hootie & the Blowfish drummer, Jim ‘Soni’ Sonefeld, is scheduled to play a live acoustic set at Rock 4 Recovery 2019, a concert benefitting the LRADAC Foundation. During his intimate…

Volvo Car Open champion Madison Keys returns to Charleston

August 7, 2019

Keys has reached the quarterfinals or better in five of the last eight Grand Slam tournaments After winning the 2019 Volvo Car Open in April, Madison Keys has committed to defending…

Webster University’s South Carolina Counseling Program receives CACREP Accreditation

August 7, 2019

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) – the primary organization in the United States that sets the standards for counseling education – accredited Webster University’s…

South Carolina’s unique approach to battling disastrous flooding

August 7, 2019

By Tom Mullikin With hurricane season upon us, the entire east coast of the United States is again holding its breath, particularly southeastern states like those of us in S.C.,…

City’s Summer Concert Series extended to August 24

August 7, 2019

Two additional concerts have been added to the lineup for the City of Columbia’s live outdoor summer concert series at Finlay Park, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. R&B…

Congaree Land Trust announces new Board President, eight new board members

August 7, 2019

Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced the appointment of Alec Chaplin, Jr. as Board President, Tripp Bradley as Board Vice President, and the election of eight new members to the CLT…

American Advertising Federation of the Midlands to host annual local art auction

August 7, 2019

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands will host their annual Kickoff & Art Auction featuring local Midlands artists on Thursday, August 22 at City Market Place (705B Gervais…

End Summer on a High Note with Performance by Sonia de los Santos – August 17

August 7, 2019

WHAT: End of Summer Bash, featuring Sonia de los Santos WHEN: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, August 17 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO:…

Vista Guild welcomes Abby Naas as Executive Director

August 7, 2019

Former VP of Marketing & Public Relations for Columbia Fireflies assumes new lead role. The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a variety of restaurants, hotels, businesses,…

National Institutes of Health awards UofSC grant totaling more than $11.2 million to further therapeutics research

August 7, 2019

The five-year Phase II COBRE grant will result in more funding to support research conducted at the COBRE Center for Targeted Therapeutics.  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the…

Cycling team raises over $40,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association

August 6, 2019

Fifteen cyclists sponsored by Calder Brothers Corporation, manufacturer of Mauldin Paving Products, recently participated in “A Ride to Remember” cycling event raising $42,392 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Calder Brothers…

Grand Opening for Saluda Shoals Park’s Universally Inclusive Playground to be held August 24, 2019

August 6, 2019

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) and the Saluda Shoals Foundation will celebrate the grand opening of the new Universally Inclusive Playground at Saluda Shoals Park. The celebration will take…

Dining On The Dam 2020 Date Set

August 6, 2019

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting Dining On The Dam on April 5, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is proudly presented by…

Wallick Investments’ Fidelis composite receives Morningstar’s highest rating for 3-year risk-adjusted performance as of June 30, 2019

August 5, 2019

Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM  among 450 large-cap value products for 3-year risk-adjusted performance, and a 4-star Morningstar Rating for 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as…

Top Grossing Movies – August 5, 2019

August 5, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 08/02/2019 to 08/08/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 1  $60,038,950  $60,038,950 2 The Lion…

SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Week Scholarship Recipients

August 5, 2019

Four High School Students Recognized At SC Chamber’s Business Week The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced the recipients of South Carolina Business Week’s scholarships following the 36th session…

South Carolina Chamber honors Best Places to Work in South Carolina 2019 award winners

August 5, 2019

Award Winners Honored at Annual Banquet The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce honored the 2019 Best Places to Work in South Carolina award winners during the 14th annual awards banquet,…

Blythewood Business Park shows county’s competitive focus

August 5, 2019

1,349-Acre Class A Business Park to Provide Increased Tax Revenue, Create More Diverse Job Opportunities Richland County is preparing for economic development for the coming decades and boosting the County’s…

Interview with representatives from Belk during Midlands Hiring Event

August 5, 2019

WHAT: Belk Hiring Event WHEN: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday, August 6 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO: Free and open to the public…

City Manager’s Spotlight – August 2019

August 5, 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…

Mary Louise Resch named Director of Philanthropy at Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity

August 5, 2019

Mary Louise Resch has been named Director of Philanthropy, a new position at Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. Ms. Resch recently stepped down as Government Relations, Disaster and Grants…

The COMET is now using biodiesel in its 39 diesel buses

August 5, 2019

Starting this week, The COMET is now using a B5 bio-diesel blend in its 39 large transit buses.  This is another initiative at The COMET to help improve the air…

City of Cayce announces public input session for the 2020 Cayce Comprehensive Plan

August 5, 2019

The City of Cayce will hold a public input session for residents and businesses to provide their thoughts on the 2020 Cayce Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held on August 13,…

Young Leaders Society kicks off new year with “A Night for the Books” on August 16

August 5, 2019

Friday, August 16 | 7:00 p.m. | SC State Museum United Way of the Midlands’ Young Leaders Society (YLS) is excited to announce its 2019-20 kickoff event, “A Night for…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Ron Scott joins MEBA Board of Directors

August 5, 2019

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Ron Scott has joined the Midlands Education and Business Alliance Board of Directors. MEBA impacts the Midlands by connecting educators with businesses to create programs that…

James R. “Jimmy” Fowler, Jr. awarded the 2019 IBSC Leadership Award

August 5, 2019

James R. “Jimmy” Fowler, Jr., Executive Vice President and Director of Commercial Banking and Strategic Initiatives, Countybank, Greenville SC, was granted the Leadership Award by the Independent Banks of South…

Construct a Business Plan with Richland Library’s Next Entrepreneur-in-Residence

August 2, 2019

What does it take to run a women-owned small business? Let a licensed general contractor and construction manager from the Midlands guide you through the process. Richland Library is excited…

Seven Robinson Gray attorneys named among ‘Legal Elite’ for 2019

August 2, 2019

Columbia Business Monthly has named seven Robinson Gray attorneys to the 2019 Legal Elite of the Midlands. The recognition honors attorneys in the Midlands whom their peers consider outstanding in…

ROI Commercial commercial real estate transactions

August 2, 2019

ROI Commercial announced the following completed commercial real estate transactions for the month of July by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented the seller in the sale of +/-7,300 SF…

Colliers Report: Columbia retail is thriving, not dying

August 1, 2019

Key Takeaways Columbia retail is not dying, it is thriving- the market absorbed 114,051 square feet during the second quarter of 2019. Weighted rental rates will continue to decrease as…

Twenty Wyche attorneys recognized as Greenville’s “Legal Elite”

August 1, 2019

Greenville Business Magazine has recognized 20 Wyche attorneys as being among the area’s “Legal Elite.”  The magazine collects nominations from Greenville-area attorneys to determine the best lawyers in twenty practice areas for…

Gov. Henry McMaster signs Executive Order establishing the South Carolina 2020 Complete Count Committee

August 1, 2019

Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette to Serve as Chair of the Committee Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2019-22, which establishes the South Carolina 2020 Complete Count Committee –…

Metropolitan area employment and unemployment summary – June 2019

August 1, 2019

Unemployment rates were lower in June than a year earlier in 294 of the 389 metropolitan areas, higher in 67 areas, and unchanged in 28 areas, the U.S. Bureau of…

Workshops to unite communities’ business, creative sectors

August 1, 2019

Business and creative sector representatives in two communities will have opportunities to explore potential collaborative efforts there because of a new South Carolina Arts Commission initiative. The workshop “Art Builds…

Attorney Robert M. Peele, III joins Collins & Lacy in Columbia

August 1, 2019

Firm’s fifth attorney hire in 2019 Attorney Robert M. Peele, III has joined Collins & Lacy in the firm’s Columbia office. The hiring marks the firm’s fifth new attorney since…

City Center Partnership unveils Rosie at First Thursday on Main

August 1, 2019

City Center Partnership will unveil Rosie, its new TSM Ariamatic 240 – Street Vacuum, during First Thursday on Main. Rosie will be unveiled August 1, 5:30 pm, on the corner…

VentureSouth recognized as a Top 10 Angel Group in North America

July 31, 2019

VentureSouth is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as one of the top 10 angel investment groups in North America. In the 2019 Angel Funders Report released this week by the…

Amanda Campbell promoted to Creative Communications Specialist for South Carolina Council on Competitiveness

July 31, 2019

Amanda Campbell has been promoted from Communications Intern to Creative Communications Specialist for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. In this role, she will support the Council’s marketing and communications…

$1 General Admission Sunday, Aug. 4

July 31, 2019

$1 General Admission Sunday, Aug. 4 General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is only $1 for guests on Sunday, August 4. Included in general admission, guests can explore…

Land Development Division releases Floodplain Management Plan progress report

July 31, 2019

The County of Lexington’s Land Development Division has released a report outlining the progress made in mitigating the potential flooding hazards throughout the County. The report lists 22 action items…

Richardson Plowden welcomes two new attorneys

July 31, 2019

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Kelly M. Reid and John W. Gibson have joined the Firm in the Columbia office as associate attorneys. Ms. Reid joins the Construction…

Capital Rotarians tour LRADAC Campus

July 31, 2019

Staff member Kaytee Watson (in blue shirt, center of picture) led Capital Rotary club members on a July 31 tour of LRADAC’s Colonial Drive campus. The agency – formerly known…