“South Carolina Lawyers Weekly” is listing Burnette Shutt & McDaniel among the top women-led law firms in the state. “In the Lead: Best Women-Led Law Firm,” the special section honoring…
Apogee Equity Partners, a leading M&A advisory firm serving the lower middle market, has been named one of Axial’s Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors & M&A Advisors for…
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Alyse Howard as its new marketing specialist. With more than a decade of experience in commercial real estate marketing and public relations, Alyse will…
By David DeStefano President & Chief Executive Officer We Are Sharing Hope SC Every myth that undermines trust in organ donation equals a life not saved. Every time someone hesitates…
By Reba Hull Campbell For anyone who hates social media – and Facebook in particular – you’ll get a real satisfaction from reading this book and all the awfulness surrounding…
Spearheaded by Senator Tameika Isaac Devine, Richland County District One School Board Commissioner Aaron Bishop in conjunction with Path to Redemption and One Common Cause Pathways to Possibilities, an effort…
The City of Columbia’s Health, Social and Environmental Affairs Committee convened with City leadership and staff to discuss priorities and strategies that advance environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and community well-being.…
Columbia Animal Services is set to receive a $50,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in the Midlands Area. Petco Love…
Richland County invites the public to a community meeting to learn more about the proposed Jackson Creek Greenway project in Northeast Richland. The drop-in, open house-style meeting will give residents…
Holiday Lights returns to the BullStreet District for a fourth year The Columbia Fireflies announced today that Fireflies Holiday Lights will return to the Midlands for a fourth holiday season.…
By Ellie Perry Market Executive for Bank of America Upstate South Carolina During what is predicted to be a dynamic hurricane season, many residents in the Upstate may have an…
New Date Set for Popular Dining on the Dam – Featuring The Big Time Band The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center reports that the highly anticipated Dining on the Dam…
By Tom Poland April, along a back road to Athens, G-A, I saw ghosts. Amid new homes a shed and barn cast blue shadows across brilliant-green grass. Then I…
Fifty young people with disabilities and their siblings enjoyed a summer camp experience – many for the first time – in July 2025 thanks to a pilot project between Limitless…
The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced the appointment of Kate Maroney as the new Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Ronnie Summers, who is retiring at the end of August.…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented the seller (2725 Cypress Holdings LLC) and buyer (Brandon Davidson Interiors) in the sale of 2725 Cypress Street, a…
New women’s health and imaging services now open in Camden MUSC Health announced the grand opening of the Camden Medical Pavilion, a new facility designed to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care…
By Tammy Davis Departure For years—maybe even decades—my college roommate invited me to join her family’s annual Vegas getaway, but I always had an excuse: too broke, too single,…
By Jeff Becraft I have no micro-motor skills. Or if I have any, it’s very little. It takes me forever to get the key into a keyhole and to…
Sixth annual expedition winding its way through the Midlands this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A hand-picked team from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) joined Dr. Tom Mullikin,…
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…
Turner Padget announces that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey and Columbia-based shareholder J. David Johnson IV have been elected to leadership positions within the South Carolina Bar, with terms beginning…
Intellisystems announced the addition of Kristin Cato to its team as the new Marketing Director. A native of the Augusta area, Kristin brings with her more than a decade of…
The Richland County Conservation Commission announces the launch of the ENRICH Tour, a self-guided, mobile audio tour celebrating the rich African American heritage embedded in the County’s cultural and physical…
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (Rolls-Royce), a provider of off-highway engines and complete power generation systems, announced it is expanding its mtu engine manufacturing operations in Aiken County. The company’s $75…
At its July 14, 2025, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Lauren Vann as the new principal of Centerville Elementary School. With…
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Alyse Howard as its new Marketing Specialist. With more than a decade of experience in commercial real estate marketing and public relations, Alyse will…
S.C. Department of Commerce awards nearly $8 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Eight communities from throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling almost $8 million…
New women’s health and imaging services now open in Camden MUSC Health announced the grand opening of the Camden Medical Pavilion, a new facility designed to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care…
First Community Corporation (NASDAQ: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Signature Bank of Georgia jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement, under which First…
Suburban leasing accelerates as vacancy dips below 12% Market Highlights The Columbia market saw leasing volume solidify as tenants begin to absorb larger blocks of space made available by post-Covid…
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Oneal Staples as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Oneal, who serves as Senior Vice President and Market President for…
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…
Initial manufacturing roles mark key milestone for South Carolina facility as construction continues Scout Motors is now hiring Maintenance Technicians to join the team at its Production Center that is…
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced a significant achievement in its 33-year history: the permanent protection of over 100,000 acres of vital land across central South Carolina. This conservation milestone was…
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the second quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions • Macon Lovelace, SIOR and Robbie Cook represented the seller in…
Today, Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Lexington, Spartanburg, Florence, and Charleston counties in August and September. These…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy. The purpose of the…
Lazy Daisy Coffee Co., a new locally-owned coffee shop in Forest Acres, announced its grand opening on Monday, July 21, in the heart of Cardinal Crossing. Located at 4615 Forest…
By Alex Prince Director at NP Strategy Video isn’t “nice to have.” It’s the format people expect. If you’re serious about building visibility, driving engagement, or strengthening relationships, video needs…
By Jeff Becraft We just celebrated the 4th of July, Independence Day, in our country. Way back when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Benjamin Franklin said, “We must…
Nature at Work to launch on July 14 in Columbia, uniting leaders across sectors to create a healthier, more resilient South Carolina. Nature at Work, a new statewide initiative focused…
Break out your sailing caps, puka shells, and boat shoes—Los Angeles–based Yächtley Crëw, the world’s premier yacht-rock tribute band, sails into the LRADAC Foundation’s 6th Annual Rock4Recovery concert, presented by…
By Tom Poland Old doors rife with nails. Rows and rows of nails. Studs. Like handsome lads, all in a row. All in precise order. I’ve come across two…
2025 CALENDAR UPDATE New Arrivals and Upcoming Adventures Await at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks Zoo and Garden continues its mission to connect people with nature through a packed late-summer…
Richland County Council approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 budget after a third reading during its regularly scheduled Council meeting June 17. The adopted budget of $1,457,108,024, including the General…
Hood Construction announced two key leadership updates. Jim Ott has joined the team as Senior Project Manager, and Brandon Hein has been promoted to Project Manager, reinforcing the company’s commitment…
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the…
Experienced Litigator and Former U.S. Marine Corps Judge Advocate Jack Heron Joins Wyche, Alongside Standout Associate Bennett Hardymon. Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced the addition of…
A new creative business is adding energy to Columbia’s Devine Street with the grand opening of Above & Beyond Tattoo Studio, located at 2321 Devine St., Suites B and C,…