Cohn Construction has completed the development of a 4-acre site and construction of an industrial warehouse and office for Long Heating & Air Conditioning located at 416 Cedarcrest Drive in…
More than 100 South Carolina-based nonprofits will receive grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality. The company this week announced…
The City of Columbia is welcoming a flavorful new addition to its culinary scene this week. Bibimbox, a Korean kitchen and wings restaurant, will host its grand opening celebration on…
Mikro-Technik, a natural fiber manufacturer, announced it selects McCormick County to establish its first North American operation. The $3.2 million investment will create 27 new jobs. Founded in Germany in…
Beginning on May 27, 2025, Columbia Water will begin necessary improvements to its sanitary sewer system in the area of S. Beltline Boulevard, Plowden Road, and Loquat Drive. This will…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Billie Williams the new athletic director of Chapin High School. Williams will replace Ronnie Wessinger who is retiring at the end of the school…
Galactic Visions, Nantahala, a fine art photograph from Teri Leigh Teed’s Eleanor’s Dream series of her Healing Spirit Art© Collection, has been selected for the 2025 Healing Power of Color…
Decorated World War II soldier Charles Mullikin honored with namesake thruway By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late Charles F. “Charlie” Mullikin, a celebrated World War II veteran and the…
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a trusted advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions for privately held businesses, announced the successful sale of two self-service car washes located in McCormick and Edgefield,…
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners voted unanimously Friday to offer the position of superintendent to Dr. Todd Anthony Walker, pending contract negotiations. Dr. Walker, who is currently the…
SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden)…
For the second year in a row, Greenville Technical College (GTC) is ranked first in South Carolina out of the top 250 online learning colleges in the nation. In addition,…
By Reba Hull Campbell ‘Tis the season for graduations, new jobs and life transitions. It’s also the season for my annual updated “20 lessons” list. A number of years…
Lexington One Educational Foundation awards 2025 Administrator of the Year Award to Albert Robertson
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Lexington One Educational Foundation presented its 2025 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Mr. Albert Hamilton Robertson at the Lexington County…
By Tom Poland Fate lays its hand on me. While driving the Fall Lines Freeway to Dry Branch, Georgia, the time to medicate arrived, 9 a.m. I had a…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Hospitality Market Updates Download the full report. Columbia With occupancy, ADR and RevPAR trending upward across all classes, the Columbia hospitality market remains…
Heather Smith joins The Big Red Barn Retreat Board to support our Heroes in the Carolinas and beyond
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR), an organization dedicated to supporting veterans, active-duty military, and first responders, is proud to announce the appointment of Heather F. Smith to its board…
Trinity Partners announced the successful lease of a 31,262 square foot Class A flex property located at 5930 Northwoods Parkway in Charlotte’s Northwoods Business Park. The property has been leased…
Trinity Partners celebrated the recognition of its client’s historic redevelopment project at 1324 Richland Street, which has received a 2025 Revitalization Award from Historic Columbia’s Preservation Awards Committee. The award…
Apogee Equity Partners (Apogee) announced a strategic partnership with Nexstar Network, a member-owned organization serving the top plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractors across North America. Through this partnership, Apogee will…
Former Capitol Hill environmental analyst and founder of multi-national coastal cleanup initiative to direct the department’s media By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Coastal resilience, sustainability, and communications expert Cheyenne Twilley…
Annekathrin Mueller, vice president, commercial plant manager at Bosch in Charleston, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year. The award was presented at…
As summer approaches, Habit Burger & Grill is celebrating those who make a difference every day with the relaunch of its Hometown Heroes program in South Carolina. Every Thursday through…
A leader with more than two decades of experience in education, criminal justice, and workforce development has been announced as the new director of the Lexington Two Innovation Center for…
During their orientation session, McLeod Health and Harbor Freight Fellows Initiative welcomed the Class of 2025 for the McLeod Industrial Maintenance Residency Program. Last year, the inaugural program had 11…
The Ezekiel Ministries Board of Directors announces the upcoming departure of founding Executive Director Josh Whitlock, who will step down from his role on June 9. Whitlock has faithfully led…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is a significant driver of the South Carolina economy, according to a new study authored by Joey Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist at the University…
Multidisciplined architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announces the opening of its new geotechnical engineering laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina. This laboratory is designed to expand the firm’s…
The County welcomes feedback from the public on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2026. An in-person public hearing…
Historic Columbia announced that LADY STOUT, the genre-defying artist known for her electrifying fusion of soul, rock, and jazz, will headline the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History &…
Alita, BIDR, Mahi-Labs, Ripple Two, and Scout OS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Charleston-based life science startup developed…
I may have talked about this before, and to be honest, I really can’t remember. Some of the early Friday emails got lost when we changed servers years ago… but…
At a reception in May, the Clemson Alumni Association will honor the recipients of the 2025 Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor that the association bestows on former…
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce five new hires for its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) and Accounting departments in Columbia. Lauren Dodds has been hired as a…
The City of Columbia announced the release of the 2025 Youth Services Guide, a comprehensive resource designed for parents and guardians. The guide highlights a variety of summer programs and…
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners has named three finalists in its search for a new superintendent. BWP & Associates, the firm hired by the Board to conduct the…
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently named the Laurens County Buzz as the 2025 Small Business of the First Quarter—an honor that shines a light not only on the work…
Broadstreet.net officially opened its new office in Downtown Camden with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7 at 11:45 a.m. The new location, situated at 537 E DeKalb Street…
WASHINGTON – May 16, 2025, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $52 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native…
Named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2025 Lexington Medical Center has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in…
Sheriff Lott: “A fitting memorial” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Deceased K-9s with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) have been honored with a beautiful new memorial statue in RCSD’s…
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? appearing live in concert at the Koger Center…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder Will Johnson received the 2025 South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) Ally Award at the association’s annual meeting today in Myrtle Beach, South…
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of two Class A medical office investment properties located in Upstate South Carolina. The transactions included 141 Halton Village Circle – a 6,244 square…
EXHIBITIONS Sam Gilliam: Printmaker On view May 24 through August 31, 2025 Sam Gilliam (1933 – 2022) was one of the great innovators in postwar American painting. Early in his…
Two must-see exhibitions open May 24 The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Free Summer at the CMA, the reopening of first-floor galleries, and the opening of two…
The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) graduated a new cohort of the next generation of business and manufacturing leaders during a ceremony at the governor’s mansion on May 14,…
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the South Carolina State Museum announce unique partnership
The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame has finally found a home, sixty-five years after inaugurating its first class of inductees. The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the…
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, welcomed Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support and Senior Vice President. Rich has over 25 years of experience…