By Curtis Loftis Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? It’s a good time to remind individuals regardless of their age the importance of making good financial…
You can dance ~ you can jive ~ having the time of your life!” And that is just what you will do when you see Town’s final show of its…
Dr. Chad Moutray, NAM Chief Economist Despite a multitude of challenges—slowing global growth, the partial government shutdown, trade policy uncertainties, a strong U.S. dollar—the U.S. economy showed its resilience in…
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and State Representative West Cox of Williamston made an upstate businessman’s day when they presented him more than $26,000 in unclaimed property. Each year Treasurer Loftis…
Eastern Region Youth Art Month Exhibition at the Morris Gallery at the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library April 27-30, 2019 SC Governor’s School for Science & Math (GSSM) student…
At its statewide annual meeting in Charleston, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance awarded 20 South Carolina manufacturing facilities with its Corporate Responsibility Award for their accomplishments in 2018. The Award…
New art exhibit to feature 16th and 19th century prints on display for the first time The South Carolina State Museum announced the opening of its new art exhibit, Reflections on the…
The wish-granting community of South Carolina has a special day to look forward to. The S.C. Office of the Governor has issued a proclamation naming April 27, 2019 as “Make-A-Wish®…
Each year the South Carolina Nurses Foundation recognizes 100 nurses who exemplify excellence in practice and commitment to the profession. Nurses are nominated across the entire state from a variety…
Temperatures are beginning to heat up outside, and activity is heating up inside Richland Library’s Teaching Kitchen as well. Staff are welcoming two special guests to our Northeast location (7490…
Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented the landlord, Reger Holdings LLC, in the lease of approximately 74,490 square feet of industrial space in Timmonsville,…
Veteran tax attorney Timothy C. Thompson has joined Robinson Gray law firm as Of Counsel. This will be a new practice area for the firm, and Thompson brings extensive and…
The Lexington Police Department, along with the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be working together on Saturday, April 27, 2019, during…
Coleman Davis and Boo K. Moca, of Wilson Kibler, represented the seller in the disposition of the 10,000 square foot office building located at 113 Executive Point Blvd. for $495,000. The…
Adams and Reese has been named an official Honoree in the Law Websites category in the 23rd Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby…
Dr. Sabrina J. Suber, principal of Richland Northeast High School, received a surprise announcement at the 37th National Conference on Magnet Schools in Baltimore, Maryland earlier this month. Magnet…
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Max Metcalf, Manager of Government and Community Relations at BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC, as the next Chairman of the organization’s Board of Directors. The…
This month, a new, modern hotel in Orangeburg is accepting guests. Tru by Hilton® Orangeburg is located at 739 Citadel Road, just off of I-26 and I-95. The brand offers…
Columbia is planning for a future that is innovative and progressive, but also aims to maintain quality of life. That’s the message guest speaker Krista Hampton brought to Capital Rotary…
Beth Burke Richardson, a member with Robinson Gray Law Firm, has joined the Midlands Spring 2019 Class of the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative. The Riley Institute at Furman started…
To kick off national Bike Month, the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC) is launching Sprocket, its new web-based app for cycling routes across the Columbia, S.C., region, with a celebration…
Za’s on Devine — a locally owned, neighborhood restaurant and bar in Columbia’s Devine Street district — has released new private dining party packages. With graduation around the corner, these…
COLUMBIA, SC, April 15, 2019– Cohn Construction Services has completed the construction of CubeSmart Self-Storage on Old Cherokee Road in Lexington, SC. The four-story 75,500 square foot self-storage facility located…
Local author Jerred Metz has just released a novel based on the experience of the 30th Infantry Division in France in the First World War. On Sunday, May 5, he…
Theodore & Associates announced donations from its quarterly referral program “Commit to Cola” will support United Way of the Midlands. “We are thrilled to be supporting United Way’s incredible mission…
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) has announced that Tommy “Wayne” Vermullen has been named General Manager of the company’s South Carolina subsidiary Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission (DECGT). As General Manager,…
Erskine College and Theological Seminary will mark the completion of the 2018-19 academic year with a commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. under the towers of the Erskine…
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) announced its first quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and continued strong asset quality. Reported diluted…
AIA Greater Columbia @ First Thursday, “2019 People’s Choice Awards,” to Take Place at 1530 Main Street, Columbia at May 2nd First Thursday Clemson University: School of Architecture: A Library…
Photo Players from l/r Deshaun Gray, Dillan Williamson, Ethan Davis, Malcolm Davis, Trayvon Alston, Nico Austin, Jacob Lucas, Jaylen Davis, Jeramiah Green Jaylen Crawford (not pictured) and Brady Szumilas (not…
Staff at Congaree National Park, along with park partners, are preparing to conduct a prescribed burn on 384 acres Thursday, April 25, weather and conditions permitting. This fire is intended…
UCI Medical Affiliates, the nonmedical management company of Doctors Care urgent care and Progressive Physical Therapy, announced the completion of its new executive leadership team. The new team aims…
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s public relations work was recently recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The annual awards…
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $6.0 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, for the first quarter…
Publix spin-off to anchor Columbia Development’s Lexington Marketplace. TSCG (The Shopping Center Group), one of the largest, privately owned, retail-focused real estate advisory firms in the United States, with offices…
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Mike Redden has been promoted to director of national accounts. In his new role, Redden will…
Dovetail Insurance, an InsurTech company that serves independent agents providing small commercial insurance, today announced the appointment of Michael Ferber as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dovetail is a member of Victor,…
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that Managing Attorney, Lisa Hostetler Brown, has been recognized for her influence in her industry and personal impact on the community having been honored in the Columbia…
Week of 04/19/2019 to 04/25/2019 Rank Title Rating Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Curse Of La Llorona R 1 3,372 $26,347,631 $26,347,631 2 Shazam! PG13 3 4,183…
The Richland County Alumnae (RCA) Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is celebrating its Silver Anniversary this week. RCA is one of two alumnae chapters of Delta Sigma Theta…
Friends of Sesqui is set to host a family-friendly concert in the park with music from local group, McKenzie Butler Band on Saturday, May 19th. The concert is free to…
The City of Columbia is conducting a donation drive with Two Men and a Truck for their Movers for Moms Campaign. Movers for Moms seek to recognize moms in crisis…
The City of Columbia is working to ensure a complete and accurate count of all its residents in the 2020 U.S. Census by appointing a team of community members, known…
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 March of Dimes is hosting a Lobby Day at the South Carolina State House to bring awareness to World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day and…
Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, announces that its students of varying ages have won seven state championships this spring. The…
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller In January, a “bombshell” report by an online news site alleged that President Trump had personally instructed his attorney to lie to congress – a serious…
Number of South Carolinians Employed Continues Record Climb Unemployment Rate Remains At Historic Lows The number of individuals working moved substantially higher, by an estimated 6,826 people, establishing a new…
The COMET (Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority) is hosting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Public Participation meeting to solicit input in the establishment of the three-year DBE goal for contracts…
They were stationed permanently behind enemy lines, where they gathered intelligence, identified targets of opportunity, and engaged in guerrilla warfare. Union soldiers dubbed them the “Iron Scouts.” To author Michael…
Projects inspired by conversations during Central Carolina Community Foundation’s first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center for philanthropy – awarded $20,000 total to 11…