Call for Entries – 2019 Palmetto Awards

July 31, 2019

The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators is ready to celebrate South Carolina’s best and brightest communicators! If you are a communicator who has created, directed…

Trinity Partners Columbia Property Management Team earns more than 200,000 SF in new management assignments

July 30, 2019

Trinity Partners Columbia Property Management team, led by Senior Property Manager, Ashley Owens, has recently earned more than 200,000 SF in new management assignments. The new assignments, 4408 Forest Drive…

SCDOT Statement

July 30, 2019

On Thursday, July 25, 2019, two South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Horry County highway maintenance workers, Cecil Morgan and David Sibbick, were killed when they were struck by a…

Invitation for public testimony

July 30, 2019

Your input is wanted about these five agencies Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services; Department of Education; Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services; Secretary of State’s Office;…

The 26th Anniversary Global Vision Award honoring Dr. Henry N. Tisdale

July 30, 2019

The Columbia World Affairs Council announced that Claflin University President Henry N. Tisdale will receive the esteemed 2019 Global Vision Award. Dr. Tisdale will be honored at a black-tie gala…

House Task Force on rural broadband sends letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Educational Broadband Service Decision

July 30, 2019

Decision would eliminate important education requirements that will harm communities House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC), U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), and members of the House Task Force on…

SAFE Federal Credit Union transforms digital banking, core systems, and member service

July 30, 2019

SAFE Federal Credit Union announced today that it has selected two of the nation’s leading technology companies to replace its digital banking and core processing platforms while expanding Call Center…

Darlington Raceway, Motor Racing Network, to celebrate MRN’s 50th anniversary on Labor Day Weekend

July 30, 2019

MRN will be giving away special opportunities to Darlington Stripe Zone Hospitality customers as part of its 50th anniversary celebration Darlington Raceway and the Motor Racing Network, will be celebrating MRN’s…

$9.33 million investment in South Carolina school buses, public transit

July 30, 2019

First Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 78 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses. Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer made this announcement today.…

Spartanburg Chamber beings facitity renovation

July 30, 2019

Spartanburg Chamber, Visitors Bureau temporarily relocated as facilities are upgraded The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce will undergo a facility renovation to better serve the needs of its affiliated organizations…

City of Hartsville opens outdoor basketball court

July 30, 2019

The City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation Department has opened an outdoor basketball court on the campus of Byerly Park located at 701 West Washington Street. This court is open…

Riverbanks plays critical role in turning the tide on corals in crisis

July 30, 2019

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is now home to 36 coral colonies that have been rescued from the Florida Reef Tract (FRT), the third largest reef tract in the world, where…

Landmark effort by Richland County, Columbia to spur commercial development

July 30, 2019

Local governments join forces on shared vision: more construction across the region In a landmark joint effort, Richland County and the City of Columbia are collaborating to jumpstart commercial development…

Landmark joint effort by City of Columbia and Richland County to open the door for commercial development

July 30, 2019

Local governments join forces on shared vision: more cranes in the sky across the Columbia, S.C., region In a landmark joint effort, Richland County and the City of Columbia are…

DHEC encourages parents to get their students vaccinated now in preparation for school

July 30, 2019

In a few weeks, South Carolina students will begin returning to school, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding parents to be sure that vaccines are…

MTC Respiratory Therapy Program awarded for Distinguished Credentialing Success

July 30, 2019

The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Respiratory Therapy program has been awarded the highest level of distinction by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), the accrediting agency for all…

Michael Dowling named Chief Operating Officer of Southern First

July 30, 2019

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the promotion of Michael D. Dowling (47) to Chief Operating Officer. He will continue to serve as Chief Financial…

Run raises funds for dogs

July 30, 2019

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than 400 runners many with dogs joined Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and members of the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) for the 9th…

Splash Against Trash: community partners work together to clean up Lake Murray

July 29, 2019

Join PalmettoPride, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, US Coast Guard Auxiliary Lake Murray and community members as groups volunteer together on Saturday, September 21 to clean up Lake Murray. The “Jewel…

Top Grossing Movies – July 29

July 29, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/26/2019 to 08/01/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lion King 2  $76,621,553  $351,873,087 2 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 1…

Colonial Life program sends educators back to class

July 29, 2019

There are 24 educators participating in the 2019-20 Education Leaders Experience. Educators from across the Midlands are heading back to class this year as part of a program from Colonial…

Learn How to Develop Good Routines for Upcoming School Year

July 29, 2019

With August quickly approaching, local families are gearing up now for the start of a new school year. Richland Library is helping parents of students alleviate some of the stress…

Stevens & Wilkinson welcomes new architectural intern to South Carolina office

July 29, 2019

Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with offices in Atlanta and Columbia, S.C., announces the addition of Jasmine Murphy, architectural intern, to the firm’s South…

South Carolinians named Parents of the Year

July 29, 2019

By Alex Junes-Ward WASHINGTON, D.C. – Maj. Gen. (Ret.) and Mrs. Thomas Stowe Mullikin (Virginia Ann) were named CIVIC LEADER PARENTS OF THE YEAR 2019 during National Parents Day ceremonies…

Cardiopulmonary Rehab earns certification for excellence in care

July 29, 2019

Providence Health announced the certification of its cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Providence Health’s commitment to improving…

Sylvan Learning Center of Irmo announces August Summer Camps

July 29, 2019

Sylvan Learning Center has two camps this August aimed at helping your child prepare for the new school year. The camps are as follows: • Back to School Boot Camp:…

Jamie Blackburn opening and Artist reception

July 29, 2019

Jamie Blackburn – Coastal Constructs At Rob Shaw Gallery- 324 State Street Artist reception – August 2nd from 5-9pm Show hangs from August 2nd – September 4th First Friday, August…

Bank of America Charitable Foundation invests $75,000 to support housing connected services in the Midlands

July 29, 2019

Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $75,000 to United Way of the Midlands to support programs and services to help break common barriers to long-term employment and stable housing. “We…

Global Spotlight: A Conversation with Kristian Niemi

July 29, 2019

Columbia World Affairs Council intern Lydia DeFelice, born and raised in Columbia, interviewed Kristian Niemi last week to learn more about how his world travels have influenced his career in…

Shop Road extension opens to traffic

July 26, 2019

Shop Road Extension is now open to motorists from Pineview Road to Longwood Road. The new four-lane divided highway runs about a mile and crosses over Reeder Point Branch. Work…

Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers International conducts years-long search for perfect office space for Midlands Fatherhood Coalition

July 26, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Midlands Fatherhood Coalition in the lease of 4,035 square feet of office space in Colonial Village located on Colonial Life Boulevard.…

Brookgreen Gardens receives American Public Gardens Association’s 2019 Award for Garden Excellence

July 26, 2019

Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina’s premier botanical gardens, received the American Public Gardens Association’s (APGA) Award for Garden Excellence. President and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens, Page Kiniry, accepted the award at…

Master how to turn your creative talents into a sustainable business

July 26, 2019

It’s an opportunity for local residents to take their creative talents and grow them into a sustainable business. Richland Library is launching a series of five Creative Entrepreneurship Master Classes,…

Rotary blood drive helps save lives

July 26, 2019

Stephen West takes part in Capital Rotary’s summer blood drive held July 24 in downtown Columbia. The drive collected 42 units of blood from 38 donors, including six first-time donors.…

Johnson joins Morton & Gettys

July 26, 2019

Lance Johnson, an experienced real estate attorney, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice focuses on commercial real estate and education law. Johnson is returning to the…

NAI Columbia assists The Key Shop Inc., in expansion to Barnwell Street

July 25, 2019

Grand Opening celebration to occur on July 29. NAI Columbia’s Peyton Bryant represented the buyer, The Key Shop Inc., in the purchase of its new location at 1815 Barnwell Street.…

VentureSouth Having a Record-Breaking 2019

July 25, 2019

 VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel investment groups in the United States with nearly 350 members, announces another record-breaking level of investing during the first half of 2019. To…

AAF of the Midlands announces Vital Connections of the Midlands as 2019-2020 public service client

July 25, 2019

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced local nonprofit Vital Connections of the Midlands as the club’s public service client for 2019-2020. AAF selects one nonprofit organization…

With new Blended Lane system, TSA Precheck will now always be available at CAE

July 25, 2019

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) will now offer TSA Precheck passengers the same security processing guidelines, no matter the lane they enter from the checkpoint. The new “Blended Lane” system…

Be part of a $50,000 challenge benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers

July 25, 2019

Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has received a $50,000 challenge gift to help grow The Atrium Society and The Cavalry, annual giving societies benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers. The challenge gift…

Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class

July 25, 2019

Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…

United Community Banks, Inc. reports strong second quarter results

July 25, 2019

United Community Banks, Inc. announced its second quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55,…

South Carolina Circuit Court hears arguments on Betterments Statute and Orders mediation

July 25, 2019

Immediately on the heels of The South Carolina Supreme Court on June 28,  denying the Petition for a Writ of Mandamus submitted by The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC), Judge Edgar…

Play With Your City 2019 winning design announced

July 25, 2019

Pond & Company wins design competition The Columbia Design League (CDL), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art, announced the selection of a winning design for Play With…

South Carolina ETV launches country music songwriting contest

July 25, 2019

Contest is part of engagement campaign around “Country Music” documentary film premiering in September South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) today announced the launch of a country music songwriting contest, taking…

Nephron named to list of fastest-growing companies in South Carolina

July 24, 2019

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has been named one of the 40 fastest-growing companies in South Carolina for 2019 by S.C. Biz News. Twenty large companies and 20 small companies have been named to…

Smithey Ironware expanding Charleston County operations

July 24, 2019

Smithey Ironware Company, a designer and manufacturer of premium cast iron and carbon steel cookware, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The more than $2 million investment is expected…

Colliers International leases 44,479 square feet to Qualex Manufacturing

July 24, 2019

Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented Carolina Industrial Properties in a five-year lease of approximately 44,479 square feet of industrial space in Ridgeway, South…

HT@MTC launches 2019-2020 season with big names and local favorites

July 24, 2019

The 2019-2020 season is here with a diverse list of acts joining Midlands audiences in the coming year. The Texas Tenors return, Edwin McCain makes his HT@MTC debut, Thelma Houston…

First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia

July 23, 2019

10th Annual Jump-Start Back-to-School event offers health screenings, school supplies, backpacks and more Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its 10th annual Jump-Start Back-to-School event, featuring back-to-school information, health screenings, children’s…