Technology employment expands its presence in the South Carolina workforce

March 27, 2019

Technology-related employment in South Carolina grew by some 4,000 new jobs in 2018 and the tech sector increased its contribution to the state’s economy, according to Cyberstates 2019™. Cyberstates is the definitive guide…

Alaina Coates Basketball Camp proceeds benefit The Salvation Army

March 27, 2019

  WNBA Star Alaina Coates will be hosting her second annual Basketball Camp on March 30, 2019 at the Brookland Health and Wellness Center. The camp costs $30.00 per camper…

Deputies score high in Quarry Crusher Run

March 27, 2019

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Twenty-seven deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) joined other Midlands-area runners in the EIGHTH ANNUAL QUARRY CRUSHER RUN at the Vulcan Materials Quarry…

LS3P’s design of Jackson Creek Elementary wins merit award

March 27, 2019

Photo credit Matt Silk   LS3P’s 21st century design for Richland School District Two’s Jackson Creek Elementary received a Merit Award from the Association for Learning Environments SC (A4LE SC)…

Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects Midlands students to careers in architecture, construction

March 27, 2019

Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects students and educators from Midlands’ Schools to careers in architecture and construction at the Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show Midlands Education and Business…

ROI COMMERCIAL completes 5.7 million dollar investment sale

March 27, 2019

Sherri C. Burriss, Principal and Broker for ROI Commercial, LLC, recently completed the $5,700,000 investment sale of the Plex HiWire Family Fun and Sports Center. The trampoline park and ice-skating…

Together SC offers training for Lowcountry nonprofit leaders

March 27, 2019

Together SC brings together local sponsors Boeing and Grayson Law Firm along with long-standing natives, June Bradham and Tucker Branham of CDM to host the 2019 Lowcountry Board Leadership Summit…

Davis joins Morton & Gettys as an associate

March 26, 2019

Davis C. Riddle has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will include corporate law, commercial leasing and commercial real estate and development. Riddle is a licensed attorney…

Mixed-use development coming to Cottontown

March 26, 2019

NOMA Station, a new mixed-use development is coming to the historic Cottontown neighborhood in Columbia at the corner of Main Street and Confederate Avenue. A new single-story shell structure designed…

NAI Columbia closes ±12.29 acre multifamily land sale in Columbia

March 26, 2019

  NAI Columbia is pleased to announce the sale of ±12.29 acres of land located at the intersection of North Lake Drive and Lake Murray Boulevard in Columbia, SC. Principal…

South Carolina’s first high school film festival set for April in Blythewood

March 26, 2019

Doko Film Fest, the first competitive event showcasing the work of filmmakers ages 15 to 18, will have its inaugural event here April 26 and 27. The festival gives high…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Cindy Howard and Katie Guthrie as Educators of the Month

March 26, 2019

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recently recognized Cindy Howard and Katie Guthrie of Gateway Elementary School in Travelers Rest as the March Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educators of the…

Truematter welcomes new Project Manager Jordan Veverica to the team

March 26, 2019

Truematter welcomed Jordan Veverica as a new project manager for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Jordan’s extensive experience as an interactive project manager has given him a talent for building…

‘Making a Difference’ for diverse populations

March 26, 2019

Families who work with Lexington District One Parent Educator Gigi E. Towers know she makes a positive difference in their child’s education. Now, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs…

COMET Chat with John Andoh, The Transit Guy

March 26, 2019

By John Andoh   Welcome to COMET Chat!  This is a monthly feature where I would give updates on The COMET progress, as the Central Midlands leading mobility manager in…

Mashburn Construction company adds Tori Wallace-Babcock to Upstate office

March 26, 2019

Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Tori Wallace-Babcock as Assistant Project Manager for the company’s Greenville Office. Tori brings over 7 years of development, real estate, and construction related experience…

REI Co-Op to open 20,000 sq. ft. store in Columbia’s BullStreet District

March 26, 2019

  New retailer known for quality outdoor gear to locate to downtown Columbia REI Co-op announced plans to build a 20,000 sq. ft. store in the BullStreet District in downtown…

Come Wish Upon a Star with Town Theatre’s My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale

March 25, 2019

With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Pocahontas, Wicked, Pippin) and book by David I. Stern, My Son Pinocchio is based on the classic tale of Pinocchio but told from…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd tops Bond Buyer list for 2018

March 25, 2019

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Public Finance practice group closed over $1.5 billion of bond transactions in 2018, placing the firm first among South Carolina law firms for overall volume, according to…

RCSD deputy honored by neighborhood crime watch

March 25, 2019

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Corporal Marcus Kim, a Community Action Team (CAT) supervisor with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), was recognized last week by the Charleswood neighborhood in…

Bank of America Private Bank expands South Carolina Team

March 25, 2019

Bank of America Private Bank today announced two strategic new hires, emphasizing the firm’s ongoing commitment to the Columbia, South Carolina community. Columbia is home to 826,600 residents and boasts…

Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

March 25, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Ryan McCue represented the buyer in the purchase…

Creston Dental opens 3 new offices in the Columbia area

March 25, 2019

Affordable Dental Care and Oral Health Education for Patients of All Ages Creston Dental & Braces, a kids-focused family dental practice, will be opening its doors to the Columbia community…

DHEC partners with veterinarians to offer low-cost rabies vaccinations

March 25, 2019

Several South Carolina veterinarians are partnering with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) this spring to help pet owners protect themselves, their families, communities and pets from…

Mayor Benjamin and City of Columbia announce Columbia Youth Commission election

March 25, 2019

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia are relaunching the Columbia Youth Commission program and will hold an election for students in Richland and Lexington counties on May…

PC student’s artwork challenges, Heals

March 25, 2019

An exhibit featuring the artwork of Presbyterian College senior art major Lauren Adkins, of Simpsonville, S.C., is now on display at the Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery. The exhibit will run…

Sen. Cory Booker to serve as SC State commencement speaker

March 25, 2019

SC State University will hold its spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at the Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. New Jersey senator and 2020 presidential candidate, Cory…

State Barbecue Champion named at Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival

March 25, 2019

The 8th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion on Saturday, March 23. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted this competition at the…

Top Grossing Movies – March 25, 2019

March 25, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 03/22/2019 to 03/28/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Us R Universal 1 3,741  $71,117,625  $71,117,625 2 Captain…

Quackenbush Architect Robyn Rogers Named to The State’s 2019 “20 Under 40” Class

March 22, 2019

Robyn Fisher Rogers, AIA, LEED Green Associate Architect at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, has been named by The State newspaper to its “20 Under 40” class for 2019, for her…

Sistercare receiving USC’s Community Partner Award

March 22, 2019

10th Annual Stand Up Carolina Hero Awards Banquet on March 26th The Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention (SAVIP) office at the University of South Carolina unanimously chose Sistercare…

Small Business Alliance hosts Caffeinated Conversations: Making the Most of Your Advertising Dollars – March 27

March 22, 2019

Join United Way’s Small Business Alliance on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:45 a.m. for Caffeinated Conversations with a panel of local experts in the marketing and advertising industry. The panel…

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Columbia this week for the first time in almost 50 years

March 22, 2019

It’s great to have March Madness in Columbia.  This weekend, the tournament is returning to Columbia for the first time in almost 50 years. Remember, tourism is up 50% in…

Fisher Phillips attorneys named to BTI’s Client Service All Stars

March 22, 2019

Fisher Phillips announces that two of the firm’s labor and employment attorneys have been chosen as legal “Client Service All-Stars” by the BTI Consulting Group. Michael R. Galey, a partner…

Former Probate Judge Munford Scott joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

March 22, 2019

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed J. Munford Scott, Jr. to the firm. Munford joins the Florence office as Special Counsel and represents clients in the areas of probate law, tax and…

Kimberly R. Lyons, Ph.D., joins SC Asphalt Pavement Association as Technical Director

March 22, 2019

The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) announced that Kimberly R. Lyons, Ph.D. has joined SCAPA as the Technical Director. Prior to joining SCAPA, Dr. Lyons served as Geotechnical Project…

NAMIWalks coming to Finlay Park May 4

March 22, 2019

Help end the stigma around mental illness and save the date for NAMIWalks on May 4 in Finlay Park at 930 Laurel St. in downtown Columbia. Onsite registration is at…

Mark Cartin joins CBRE’s Columbia, SC, office as Vice President, Valuation & Advisory Services

March 21, 2019

CBRE announced that Mark Cartin has joined the firm as Vice President, Valuation & Advisory Services. He is based in Columbia, SC. “We’re very excited to welcome Mark to our…

Robinson Gray member Bobby Stepp honored at Leadership in Law awards

March 21, 2019

Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is pleased to announce Bobby Stepp was honored at the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2019 Leadership in Law awards dinner held Friday, March 15,…

SCAEOP announces award recipients

March 21, 2019

The South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) recognized their Educational Administrator of the Year, Office Professional of the Year and Student Scholarship recipients at its recent annual conference.…

South Carolina Football Hall of Fame honors USofC’s Harold White with its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award

March 21, 2019

The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has posthumously named Harold White its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient. The annual honor is presented to encourage the type…

Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival returns to State Farmers Market

March 21, 2019

The 8th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, one of the Midlands’ most anticipated events of the year, returns to the State Farmers Market on Saturday, March 23 from…

Joint Resolution on establishing process for the sale of Santee Cooper gets first reading

March 21, 2019

The South Carolina House gave first reading to a Joint Resolution to authorize the Public Service Authority Evaluation and Recommendation Committee to receive and approve offers to purchase state-owned utility…

Legendary Sugar Hill Gang and the Furious Five added to World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day Festival lineup

March 21, 2019

Love, Peace & Hip-Hop is proud to announce two major additions to its festival lineup for the seventh Annual World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day on Saturday, April 13. The legendary…

Lexington District One finalizes Beechwood Middle zoning plan

March 21, 2019

Beechwood Middle opens August 2019 At the March 19, 2019 Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved attendance lines for Beechwood Middle…

Lexington District One moves ahead with Lexington Middle School relocation

March 21, 2019

On Tuesday during its March 19, 2019 Board Meeting the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees accepted the administration’s recommendation to enter into option agreements related to land…

New CBD wellness shop opens on Devine

March 21, 2019

Retail location sells oils, topicals, edibles and pet treats Vereci, a Columbia-based wellness shop, opened a brick-and-mortar retail location at 2323 Devine Street on Monday, March 11, 2019. Vereci’s expert…

TransformSC announces Anderson Mill Elementary School and Sumter Career and Technology Center as newest network schools

March 21, 2019

Explores the Benefits of Project-based Learning at 2019 Annual Conference TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), has announced Anderson Mill Elementary School from Spartanburg…

All-state musicians harmonize with the best

March 21, 2019

Lexington District One student musicians joined a prestigious group of performers this month to learn from and play with the best. Students from middle and high school bands auditioned for…

West Columbia donates retired fire department air packs to Lexington School District Two’s Innovation Center

March 21, 2019

West Columbia City Council recognized Lexington School District Two’s Innovation Center teacher David Crossland and students for their efforts in training future firefighters. The City has supported the innovative program…