Gabi Santos joins Prisma Health Midlands Foundation

May 2, 2019

Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announced Gabi Santos has joined the Public Relations/Events team as events manager for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands. Prior to joining the Foundation, Santos was Fund Development…

Plus-Eight Paul Harris Fellow Recognition

May 1, 2019

Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…

Lourie Center offers water aerobics at Maxcy Gregg Pool

May 1, 2019

The Lourie Center is offering a summer water aerobics program for adults, in cooperation with Maxcy Gregg Pool. Classes begin Tuesday May 28 and will continue all summer through the…

South Carolina school to receive 2018–2019 RAMP School honor

May 1, 2019

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recently announced Pate Elementary School in Darlington, S.C. as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP). The RAMP designation, awarded for aligning with the criteria…

Phase One land development begins for LandTech’s Autumn Pond community

May 1, 2019

Real estate management and development company breaks ground in Blythewood, S.C. LandTech, LLC, a private real estate management and development firm headquartered in Columbia, S.C.,  announced Autumn Pond as the…

Lifestyle Changes Improve Heart Health

May 1, 2019

Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in a person’s heart health, according to Stephanie Portnall and Cierra Ketchel of the American Heart Association, guest speakers at Capital Rotary’s…

GADC celebrates 2018 economic development success, presents Chairman’s Award to John Moore and NEXT

May 1, 2019

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Delivers Keynote The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, today…

LS3P announces strategic leadership changes

May 1, 2019

Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, SC; Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC; Savannah, GA Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P is announcing key leadership transitions effective May 1, 2019. Photo:…

Studio 2LR, Inc. earns IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks award

May 1, 2019

Studio 2LR was recognized with an Honorable Mention in the Government/Institutional category for their design of Richland Library Edgewood at the International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) 2019 DesignWorks Award program…

Dr. Gloria Bromell Tinubu announces candidacy for US Senate

May 1, 2019

Economist, CEO, former college professor and public servant Dr. Gloria Bromell Tinubu is excited to formally announce her candidacy for the United States Senate for the State of South Carolina.…

*Additional Show Added* Mamma Mia! at Town Theatre

May 1, 2019

**Due to popular demand, an additional performance has been added on Saturday, May 11 at 3:00pm!** You can dance ~ you can jive ~ having the time of your life!”…

Robinson Gray again named as ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation by Chambers USA

May 1, 2019

The 2019 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has once again ranked Robinson Gray among the nation’s best…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle as Educator of the Year

May 1, 2019

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle School in Northeast Columbia as the 2019 Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Year. Loftis visited…

Central Energy, Columbia SC Visitors Center win 2019 Historic Columbia Preservation Awards

May 1, 2019

Two recent Garvin Design Group projects – Central Energy on the Bull Street campus and the new Columbia SC Visitors Center on Lincoln Street – are 2019 recipients of Historic…

Magnus Development Partners breaks ground on Midway Logistics IV, a 200,000-square-foot speculative building in Lexington County Industrial Park

May 1, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team in Columbia to handle marketing and leasing for Midway Logistics IV. Magnus Development Partners recently broke ground on the fourth speculative development…

Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 completes beautification and branding project for Babcock Center

May 1, 2019

Over the course of the past four months, the Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 has collectively devoted more than 900 hours of work toward exterior and interior beautification of the…

Garvin Design Group’s Interiors at Hammond School Science & Innovation Center win Honorable Mention at IIDA DesignWorks

May 1, 2019

Garvin Design Group’s interior design at Hammond School’s Science & Innovation Center in Columbia earned Honorable Mention in the Education category at IIDA Carolinas’ DesignWorks 2019. Per the International Interior…

Capital Rotary honored as Two-Star Club

May 1, 2019

Eric Davis (right in photo), an assistant governor for Rotary District 7770 in eastern South Carolina, congratulates Columbia Capital Rotary president Philip Flynn for the club’s achieving Two-STAR status. This…

SCCADVASA’s “REALationships IQ” quiz helps parents and teens discuss healthy relationships

May 1, 2019

It’s official: The REALationships101 campaign and its new REALationships IQ quiz is a hit with teens and parents across South Carolina. In March, the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and…

Mumford Industries Inc. upgrades increase plastic recycling / reprocessing capacity

May 1, 2019

Mumford Industries Inc. a recycler and reprocessor of industrial plastic scrap recently completed phase 2 of their 2019 upgrades by installing an enhanced metal detection system to further improve their…

Creative Builders, Inc. welcomes Vaughn West as Project Superintendent

April 30, 2019

Creative Builders, Inc. welcomed Vaughn West to the team in the role of Project Superintendent. Vaughn brings over 16 years of valuable experience in various construction management roles and is…

Midlands Mediation Center announces Power Mondays – Peace Talks

April 30, 2019

The Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit organization serving central South Carolina since 1998 specializing in conflict resolution, mediation and development of communication skills, announces Power Mondays – Peace Talks, a…

Heidi Dennis joins Cypress as new Director of Real Estate Services

April 30, 2019

Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate announced that Heidi Dennis has joined its team as the Director of Real Estate Services.   In this newly created position, Dennis will be responsible…

Friends of Sesqui dedicates five red maples to the Mimosa Garden Club of Columbia at Sesquicentennial State Park

April 30, 2019

The tree dedication coincided with Earth Day and Arbor Day as the newly planted trees replaced four invasive Bradford pear trees on site at Sesqui In celebration of Earth Day…

$5,000 Caritas grant recipient

April 30, 2019

The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) was selected as a $5,000 Caritas grant recipient from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina for “Keys to Independence: Driver’s Education…

LS3P WINS BIG! Four LS3P projects win IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks awards

April 30, 2019

LS3P earned four awards at the Carolinas Chapter of the International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) annual meeting and DesignWorks Awards event in Columbia, SC on April 26. Bitty & Beau’s,…

Discover Local Resources to Get Your Business off the Ground

April 30, 2019

With National Small Business Week approaching (Sunday, May 5 – Saturday, May 11), Richland Library wants to showcase some upcoming opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners in our community.…

Southern Current launching new solar project in Hampton County

April 30, 2019

Company investing $14 million in solar farm development . Southern Current, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new, 10-megawatt facility in Hampton County. The company is investing $14…

Sisters of Charity awards $5,000 for keys to independence: driver’s education for low-income & foster youth

April 30, 2019

The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) was selected as a $5,000 Caritas grant recipient from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina for “Keys to Independence: Driver’s Education…

Terminix ant farm breaks Guinness World Record

April 30, 2019

New Guinness World Record Holder will be on display until May 11 Terminix Service, Inc. unveiled the new official Guinness World Records’ largest ant farm April 27 at Discovery Place…

Select Bancorp reports first quarter 2019 earnings

April 30, 2019

Select Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Select Bank & Trust Company, reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 of $3.3 million with basic and diluted earnings…

Nephron lLeverages the GHX Exchange platform for simplified product ordering

April 30, 2019

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation initiated Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) ordering through the Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) platform, accessible immediately. Joining GHX allows Nephron customers to purchase products on the FDA…

Heidi Dennis joins Cypress as new Director of Real Estate Services

April 30, 2019

Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate announced that Heidi Dennis has joined its team as the Director of Real Estate Services.   In this newly created position, Dennis will be responsible…

Chambers USA 2019 recognizes Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd as a leading firm

April 30, 2019

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA has ranked the…

Top Grossing Movies -April 29, 2019

April 29, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 04/26/2019 to 05/02/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Avengers: Endgame 1  $357,115,007  $357,115,007 2 Captain Marvel 8  $8,312,751  $413,841,798 3 The…

May 7 will be the biggest Midlands Gives Day ever, with 415 non profits

April 29, 2019

On Tuesday, May 7, Central Carolina Community Foundation will connect “everyday philanthropists” with 415 local nonprofits during Midlands Gives — the 18-hour local online giving challenge. Midlands Gives is hosted…

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina announces 2019 Food for Thought panelists

April 29, 2019

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announces the 2019 panelists for its inaugural Food for Thought fundraising event. This event is the BIASC’s primary fundraising event in the…

Friends of Sesqui dedicates five red maples to the Mimosa Garden Club

April 29, 2019

The tree dedication coincided with Earth Day and Arbor Day as the newly planted trees replaced four invasive Bradford pear trees on site at Sesqui In celebration of Earth Day…

Lexington District One offers summer food service program

April 29, 2019

This summer, Lexington County School District One again participates in the Summer Food Service Program, a free program for children 18 years old and younger. The program runs Monday through…

Lecture at museum to tell story of young boy’s account of the Civil War

April 29, 2019

When LeRoy Wiley Gresham was 8 years old, he and some friends were playing where they shouldn’t have been – in a burned-out building in his hometown of Macon, Ga.…

Choosing a Health Care or Durable Power of Attorney

April 29, 2019

by Laird W. Green   While no one wants to think about incapacity, everyone should have a plan to handle his or her incapacity, whether physical or mental. Who would…

Turner Padget earns national recognition in Chambers USA

April 29, 2019

Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announced the firm’s national recognition in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded legal directory, featuring client-led intelligence on America’s leading lawyers…

UofSC decides to continue the search for its next president

April 27, 2019

  After interviewing the four presidential candidates recommended by the University of South Carolina Presidential Candidate Search Committee, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the search for the 29th…

Norwegian Cruise Line sets sail for talent with innovative recruiting initiative in South Carolina

April 26, 2019

Cruising for a great job? Norwegian Cruise Line and Upstate South Carolina have just the answer for you. Globally acclaimed Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its at-home reservations agent initiative…

TCCC’s Math Pathways Project Team announces new convener

April 26, 2019

John M. Cooper, Ed.D, who served in several positions at Harvard University and has extensive experience in education and government, has agreed to serve as the new convener of Tri-County…

Department of Commerce launches new S.C. innovation resource

April 26, 2019

The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation announced the launch of Scribble – an online tool for the state’s innovation community. Providing individuals and businesses a platform to access…

CeramTec North America to expand Laurens County operations

April 26, 2019

Advanced ceramics manufacturer CeramTec North America is once again expanding its existing facility in Laurens County. CeramTec North America, the first ceramic-to-metal seal manufacturer in the world, is a global organization with…

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on offshore drilling 

April 26, 2019

Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to indefinitely halt plans to expand offshore drilling operations: “Today’s announcement is great news.…

Richland Library Farmers Market expands to new location

April 26, 2019

With the growing season in full swing across South Carolina, it’s the perfect time to share that Richland Library is launching a new Farmers Market. Beginning May 7, customers can…

Chambers USA recognizes 40 Fisher Phillips attorneys in 2019 List

April 26, 2019

Firm Also Ranked Among the Best in the U.S. for Labor & Employment Law ATLANTA – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned 40 individual…