RIDGEWAY, SC – Cohn Construction has broken ground on a new 100,000 SF distribution center for the FAYAT Group, located on a 30-acre site at 321 Blue Granite Parkway in…
By Reba Hull Campbell Each summer during my personal reading challenge, I try to include at least one book of poetry. This isn’t my usual reading genre, but I like…
Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, an architect and principal at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, recently graduated from Leadership Columbia, a 10-month Columbia Chamber of Commerce program for emerging and existing leaders in…
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces that Christian Stegmaier, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed by the Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives to serve on the…
ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium announced that David Barnes has been elected to the role of President and CEO as of July 1st. David is succeeding his father, Bryant Barnes,…
By Jeff Becraft There are two bathrooms in our house. There’s one in the hallway, and there’s one in our bedroom. As the kids were growing up, they used…
Helen Munnerlyn, the outgoing executive director of Leadership South Carolina, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Munnerlyn is retiring after two decades leading…
Hood Construction Vice President of Finance, Janet Bearden, has received the Columbia Regional Business Report 2025 Columbia Women of Influence Award. The recipients of the Women of Influence Awards are,…
Ellison Kibler has been named to the prestigious National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) list of the nation’s top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with assets under advisement of at…
Tenth annual summer blood drive deemed a success by all three participating first-responder agencies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the 10th year in a row, the Richland County Sheriff’s…
ReGenesis Health Care proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Man Up: Manage Your Health event at the CC Woodson Community Center in Spartanburg, SC, bringing together a diverse group of men…
Engineering and Architecture Firm Expands Regional Footprint and Enhances Industrial Capabilities NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Barge Design Solutions (Barge), an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas, today…
VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC announced a strategic partnership to launch Greenwood as the pilot community for a groundbreaking initiative focused on municipal sustainability and resiliency planning. This forward-thinking collaboration brings…
LifeNet Health recognizes Sharing Hope SC with prestigious award We are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), has been recognized by LifeNet Health for…
Carolina Biologics, Make Startups, Thrive Data, and WaterUS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Biologics, Clemson Composite Center, Coastal Carolina University, GreenCape Health, Health Evolve, and Tandem…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
Beat the heat this month and join us for an exciting lineup of programs and events happening in July. Explore this month’s calendar below and make plans to experience all that…
Nuclear Regulatory Commission extends V.C. Summer’s operating license through 2062, ensuring reliable, carbon-free power for decades The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved Dominion Energy South Carolina’s application to extend…
Glen Inabinet was a bit farther along in life, a bit more mature, than the average draftee who went to Vietnam. He was an old married man of 25, and…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announced that Dolly Patton will join the team as Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), effective July 14, 2025. Reporting directly to the CEO, Dolly…
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 8-19, 2025 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
South Carolina ETV (SCETV), in partnership with SC First Steps, will host Safety Town, an interactive and educational experience provided by SC Career Kids, on June 28, from 10 a.m.…
PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform on-street parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
Students at two Richland One schools will be greeted by new principals when the 2025-2026 school year begins August 11. Dr. Timothy Blackwell, who has served as principal at Arden…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Consolidation bolsters single-tenant healthcare space demand Market Highlights Amidst an ongoing population boom across the state’s major metropolitan areas, demand for healthcare space remains…
On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
By Tom Poland Nature blessed my boyhood summers with music. Cicadas’ rising-falling singsong gave days rhythm. Katydids chimed in evenings with a nightshift song backed by cricket twitter. The…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour part of Harden Street in Richland County in order to place pavement markings beginning July 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.…
The state’s Department of Natural Resources to partner with annual statewide expedition The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced its partnership with the annual SC7 Expedition, from the…
Commemorating Progress During Gun Violence Awareness Month The City of Columbia celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE), an office originally launched as the…
This commitment includes special, one-time grants to each of the 10 food banks serving North and South Carolina, as well as increased annual gifts to each food bank in early 2026 The…
Legislators propose naming the annual BCBS legislative softball game for beloved attorney, lobbyist By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution calling for the…
By Reba Hull Campbell When traveling light, I still indulge in the luxury of carrying a hard copy book with me. For a recent vacation trip, I chose Cathy Rigg’s…
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants totaling over $5.2 million for Fiscal Year 2026. The grants will go to more than 50 nonprofit organizations across the state for…
After a robust selection process, including close to 200 applicants, the Boyd Innovation Center Board of Directors announced that Sam Herskovitz is its new Executive Director. Sam brings over a…
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 22nd anniversary on June 26, 2025. In its 22-year history, Garvin Design Group has established itself as a leader…
Avant Holdings, LLC, a South Carolina-based real estate development and investment company, is under contract to acquire the former Whit-Ash Furnishing properties, a prominent historic landmark in Columbia’s Vista district.…
By Tom Poland Long did Grandad’s fiddle hang on my mother’s living room wall. I could never walk by it without wondering … “What’s its story?” Best I recall,…
Event sold out in 2024 and returns to Segra Park October 4 The Columbia Fireflies announced the return of their Taco & Margarita Festival slated for Saturday, October 4 from…
Presented by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is proud to announce the launch of its newest initiative, Community Conversations, a monthly series spotlighting a community leader…
Literacy SC welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors this spring, bringing fresh energy and a wider range of expertise at a time of rapid organizational growth. With…
LawyerLisa, LLC, a leading elder law and estate planning firm serving South Carolina, announced the opening of its newest location in Aiken, SC, and to welcome Attorney Karl Lutterloh to…
Multi-stop JA Finance Park Mobile tour provided students an immersive financial experience Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater South Carolina and Bank of America partnered to deliver financial literacy education to…
Notifications are not tax bills; use online application for appeals Richland County is giving many property owners an early heads up about changes to the value of their property for 2025.…
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Avery Frazeur has been hired as Marketing Assistant in the firm’s Columbia office. In her role, Frazeur will create and manage a variety of marketing…
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced the permanent conservation of 174 acres of land in Sumter County. This newly protected property is a significant addition that further protects the ecological integrity…
Robinson Gray Member Molly Campolong has been recognized by Integrated Media Publishing as part of their 2025 statewide list of Women in Business. This annual list from the publishers of…
The M&A Source has awarded David Yezbak, President of Apogee Equity Partners, with the Gold Club Award for outstanding performance in 2024 as a part of its annual Member Awards…
By Jeff Becraft Last week I was at a week-long retreat with a children’s home. As part of this retreat, we all have meals together. We wait until everyone is seated…
Low Interest Disaster Loans Now Available The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in South Carolina…