Ribbon-Cutting for The Nieri Family Cottage at Boys Farm of Newberry

October 11, 2018

Ceremony Scheduled for October 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM The Midlands children’s home, Boys Farm of Newberry will welcome a third residency cottage named “The Nieri Family Cottage” on October…

Month long Museum of OZ opened with record breaking attendance

October 10, 2018

On Saturday, September 29, the South Carolina State Museum kicked off its month long Museum of Oz Halloween tradition to record breaking attendance with over 1,500 guests the first weekend and…

Town of Lexington Hurricane Michael update

October 10, 2018

Due to the pending arrival and impact Hurricane Michael will have on South Carolina and the Midlands Region, the Town of Lexington has rescheduled the following event:   Show has been…

The City of Columbia will be postponing solid waste collections for Thursday, October 11, 2018

October 10, 2018

Due to expected high winds from Hurricane Michael, the City of Columbia will be postponing solid waste collections for Thursday, October 11, 2018. Thursday service areas for garbage, recycling and…

Hurricane Michael update

October 10, 2018

As the County prepares for Hurricane Michael, residents are asked to note the following: CLOSING: Richland County offices will close Thursday, Oct. 11. The County will resume normal operating hours…

Lexington County to remain open for business Thursday, County EOC moves to OPCON 4

October 10, 2018

While County officials continue to monitor the path of Hurricane Michael and its potential impacts for our area, the County of Lexington will remain open for business to residents and…

Columbia Police Department donates over 3,000 lbs. of supplies for disaster relief

October 10, 2018

The Columbia Police Department, in partnership with Serve & Connect donated over 3,000 lbs. of food and supplies and 10 pallets of water to those affected by flooding from Hurricane…

ASAP Heating and Air hires new Sales Manager

October 10, 2018

ASAP Heating and Air announce that Jonathan Smoak has taken on the responsibility of Sales Manager. In this role, he will lead the sales team on performance, business planning, and expansion…

Colliers Report: A tight Columbia market may lead to office transformation

October 10, 2018

Research & Forecast Report Q3-2018 COLUMBIA | OFFICE Key Takeaways The Columbia office market posted a high absorption this quarter, mainly within the CBD office market. Overall weighted asking rental…

Unique Boutique Serves Cancer Survivors

October 10, 2018

  Capital Rotarians heard the story of a unique boutique that helps cancer survivors feel whole again from the business founders – Sherry Norris (standing in photo) and Kim Neel…

Able SC files trademark infringement lawsuit against Office of the Treasurer

October 10, 2018

Nonprofit Focused on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Aims to Avoid Confusion with “SC Able” Savings Program Able South Carolina (Able SC), a statewide nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities to live…

Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation Awards $90,000 to 3 South Carolina Nonprofits

October 10, 2018

The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation announced its second annual multi-year grant cycle donations, granting a total of $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities that benefit child…

Able SC files trademark infringement lawsuit against Office of the Treasurer

October 10, 2018

Nonprofit Focused on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Aims to Avoid Confusion with “SC Able” Savings Program Able South Carolina (Able SC), a statewide nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities to live…

Unique Boutique Serves Cancer Survivors

October 10, 2018

  Capital Rotarians heard the story of a unique boutique that helps cancer survivors feel whole again from the business founders – Sherry Norris (standing in photo) and Kim Neel…

Linde Hydraulics Corporation establishing new facility in York County

October 9, 2018

Linde Hydraulics Corporation, a global manufacturer of hydraulic and electronic drive systems, today announced plans to locate new production operations in York County. The company’s $13.4 million investment is projected…

RIDE THE VOTE! The COMET to offer free service on Election Day

October 9, 2018

The COMET’s regular transit service will be free on Election Day, November 6, 2018.  This effort is to assist in mobility on Election Day by eliminating fares as an economic…

Lexington Sheriff spokesman earns national certification

October 9, 2018

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s captain of public information has earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s highest certification for public information officers. Capt. Adam Myrick completed three weeks of…

Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 interactive online survey

October 9, 2018

The City of Columbia has released an interactive online survey in order to gather information for Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s comprehensive plan. This 12…

Palmetto Health partners with MUSC Health, Sumter School District and the SC Telehealth Alliance to expand school-based telehealth in Sumter County schools

October 9, 2018

Palmetto Health is joining MUSC Health, Sumter School District and the SC Telehealth Alliance to offer education and clinical telehealth services to Sumter County students in select schools. To kick-off…

One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief

October 9, 2018

Over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery…

Independently-owned Village Idiot Pizza celebrates National Pizza Month

October 9, 2018

Columbia, S.C. Hot Spot Delivers Contest with Prizes, Fall –inspired Pie and Iconic New York-Style Pizza for Fans October is National Pizza Month, and the locally and independently owned Village…

NAI Avant closes downtown Columbia land sale

October 9, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±3.0 acres of land located on Wayne Street and Pendleton Street in downtown Columbia, SC. Senior broker Mac Fanning represented the seller, Southern Regional…

South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session for prospective students

October 9, 2018

Tuesday, October 16 The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are hosting Two Paths to…

Five Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized as Legal Elite of the Lowcountry

October 9, 2018

Charleston Business Magazine has released its second annual Legal Elite of the Lowcountry list. Attorneys are recognized based on peer nominations across twenty practice area categories. Rosen Hagood is pleased…

Unique Docs Who Rock event to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas

October 9, 2018

  Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce a spectacular musical event benefiting incredible local children. On Saturday, March 9th, the Spartanburg County Medical Society Alliance,…

Carolina Ballet Theater names Megan Early-Soppa to Board of Directors

October 9, 2018

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that Megan Marie Early-Soppa has been selected to the Carolina Ballet Theater board of directors. Early-Soppa is a member of the firm’s…

Five Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized as Legal Elite of the Lowcountry

October 9, 2018

Charleston Business Magazine has released its second annual Legal Elite of the Lowcountry list. Attorneys are recognized based on peer nominations across twenty practice area categories. Rosen Hagood is pleased…

Independently-owned Village Idiot Pizza celebrates National Pizza Month

October 9, 2018

Columbia, S.C. Hot Spot Delivers Contest with Prizes, Fall –inspired Pie and Iconic New York-Style Pizza for Fans October is National Pizza Month, and the locally and independently owned Village…

NAI Avant closes downtown Columbia land sale

October 9, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±3.0 acres of land located on Wayne Street and Pendleton Street in downtown Columbia, SC. Senior broker Mac Fanning represented the seller, Southern Regional…

One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief

October 9, 2018

Over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery…

SOL Partners with SOS Lowcountry (Share Our Suzy) to raise money for local breast cancer patients

October 8, 2018

Starting now through Saturday, November 17, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston will be raising money to help local women fighting breast cancer.…

East Point Academy named #3 Charter School in S.C

October 8, 2018

East Point Academy was recently named the #3 Best Charter School in South Carolina by Niche – an online platform which evaluates schools nationwide. The rankings and information collected by…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $265,450 in Fall funding

October 8, 2018

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle.  These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…

City officially launches Blue Bike Share

October 8, 2018

Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Officials, Bewegen, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Officially Launch Blue Bike Share   The official launch of the new bike share system, Blue Bike was…

Top Grossing Movies – October 8, 2018

October 8, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 10/05/2018 to 10/11/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Wk Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Venom PG13 Sony 1 4,250  $80,255,756  $80,255,756 2 A…

South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks 10 year anniversary

October 8, 2018

This October, the South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks ten years of dedicated service in raising suicide awareness and prevention programs. The local chapter’s first…

AT&T to donate $50,000 to aid South Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Florence

October 8, 2018

AT&T* is contributing $50,000 to the One SC Fund, to help meet the urgent needs of Hurricane Florence victims. “We know that the recovery from Hurricane Florence is going to be…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards Caritas grants to organizations supporting Lexington and Richland Counties

October 8, 2018

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle.  These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…

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

October 8, 2018

Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Johnson, Hunter Suggs and Thomas Beard…

Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration

October 8, 2018

EASTOVER, SC—Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for its annual Fall Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to honoring the natural splendor and beauty of central South Carolina. Hosted at Wavering Place on…

Jillian Gaskins to serve as the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s Fall Intern

October 8, 2018

The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Jillian Gaskins as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for the Fall of 2018. A longtime resident of Charleston,…

United Community Bank promotes Dixon Woodward to state leadership role

October 8, 2018

United Community Bank announced Dixon Woodward has been promoted to State President for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia. Woodward has nearly two decades of banking experience, much of it in…

John de la Howe alumni to gather Oct. 13 for biennial Homecoming

October 8, 2018

Photo: The Lethe site, where Dr. John de la Howe established his home and farm, features historical signs designating Lethe’s buildings.   The John de la Howe School will hold…

Holy Smoke Olive Oil hits shelves in all Harris Teeter locations

October 8, 2018

Looking to add the perfect hint of smoky flavor to your favorite recipes this Fall? As of today, Holy Smoke, a cold-smoked olive oil, is now available in all Harris…

Community Forums on Incarceration, Recidivism & Reentry

October 8, 2018

Announcing 3 special events on 10/11 and 10/12 featuring Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms, Nashville, TN (www.thistlefarms.org) A Heavenly Evening ~ Dinner with Becca Stevens October 11 at 6:30pm…

The Case for Solar: The Sleeping Giant of the American Energy Industry

October 8, 2018

By Tom Mullikin   Ill-informed concerns about solar energy should be laid to rest and American businesses – which have yet to fully embrace the economic and environmental benefits of…

Your Unique Selling Proposition’s value

October 8, 2018

By Jerry Bellune   What is unique about your Ideal Customers’ needs and wants? What do you have that will take care of them? Former Avis CEO Bob Townsend revealed…

Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration

October 8, 2018

EASTOVER, SC—Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for its annual Fall Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to honoring the natural splendor and beauty of central South Carolina. Hosted at Wavering Place on…

Jillian Gaskins to serve as the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s Fall Intern

October 8, 2018

The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Jillian Gaskins as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for the Fall of 2018. A longtime resident of Charleston,…

John de la Howe alumni to gather Oct. 13 for biennial Homecoming

October 8, 2018

Photo: The Lethe site, where Dr. John de la Howe established his home and farm, features historical signs designating Lethe’s buildings.   The John de la Howe School will hold…