The approximately 8,700 students arriving in Columbia this week are part of the largest pool of new students ever enrolled at the University of South Carolina’s flagship campus. Preliminary enrollment…
Another school year has begun. Teenagers are more independent than younger children when it comes to health management, but they still need encouragement and direction to build healthy lifestyle habits,…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…
In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, preparations are underway for a new exhibit that nurtures and promotes the work of Latinx artists. The Palmetto LUNA Arts Collection goes on display…
Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Johnson and Hunter Suggs represented My…
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)…
Longfield Partners, a Columbia-based real estate development and construction company specializing in custom homebuilding and renovation, has launched a new website and Facebook page. The new website features a representative…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Kathleen Muthig has been selected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2019-2020 class of Leadership Columbia. As a member of the 47th Leadership Columbia class, Kathleen…
AllSouth Federal Credit Union organized a school supply drive to benefit students at R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy. AllSouth locations in Sumter collected much needed school supplies for two weeks…
The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) just released a new report entitled, “The Future of Work: The Effect of Job Automation on African-American and Latino Workers in Three Cities.” This…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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 (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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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, 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 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 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. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…