Dominion Energy gives $150,000 for Hurricane Florence relief

September 21, 2018

To help with ongoing impacts of Hurricane Florence in South Carolina and neighboring states, Dominion Energy has stepped up with funding for organizations on the ground helping those in need.…

West Columbia Beautification Foundation Tribute for Trees Event raises over $31,000

September 21, 2018

  The West Columbia Beautification Foundation held its 4th Annual Tribute for Trees Gala on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018. The gala raised over $31,000, including a $10,000 donation from Soda…

Columbia Empowerment Zone celebrates 10 years of service

September 21, 2018

During the month of September, the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. (CEZ) celebrates 10 years of service to the City of Columbia. The Columbia Empowerment Zone Board of Directors, who oversaw…

AgFirst, CoBank donate to hurricane relief efforts

September 21, 2018

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, which is part of a system that supports rural communities and agriculture throughout the United States, has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross’ hurricane relief…

Agriculture included in Governor’s request for federal aid

September 21, 2018

South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers praised Governor Henry McMaster for including statewide agricultural losses – estimated at $125 million – in his request to the state’s congressional delegation…

NTE Energy, partners donate over $60,000 to Hurricane Florence relief efforts in the Carolinas

September 21, 2018

MHPS, Gemma, NAES, Vogt and ACES join with NTE to aid struggling communities ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., September 20, 2018–NTE Energy and its development partners are donating more than $60,000 to…

Sonoco’s Hartsville paper employees return to work following historic flood

September 21, 2018

Sonoco paper mill employees will return to work starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, after Hurricane Florence caused historic flooding across Sonoco’s Hartsville headquarters that shut down all…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches 2018 Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes

September 21, 2018

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Young Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans who love to holler…

SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $25,000 for hurricane relief

September 21, 2018

SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has donated $25,000 for disaster relief related to Hurricane Florence. The credit union raised most of that amount through…

Five Midlands leaders to be recognized at 116th Annual Gala

September 21, 2018

On Thursday, October 4, 2018, the Columbia Chamber will honor five remarkable individuals at the 116th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center…

Turbeville Insurance Agency hires Jack Godbold to spearhead Small Commercial Insurance division

September 21, 2018

Turbeville Insurance Agency (TIA) recently hired Jack Godbold to the company’s executive team as the Small Commercial Lines Director. In this role, Godbold will also oversee many of TIA’s high…

My Special Aflac Duck™ soars into Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital

September 21, 2018

  Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at U.S. worksites, delivered My Special Aflac DuckTM to Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. My Special Aflac Duck, designed…

NTE Energy, partners donate over $60,000 to Hurricane Florence relief efforts in the Carolinas

September 21, 2018

MHPS, Gemma, NAES, Vogt and ACES join with NTE to aid struggling communities ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., September 20, 2018–NTE Energy and its development partners are donating more than $60,000 to…

SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $25,000 for hurricane relief

September 21, 2018

SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has donated $25,000 for disaster relief related to Hurricane Florence. The credit union raised most of that amount through…

Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches 2018 Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes

September 21, 2018

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Young Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans who love to holler…

Vista Guild announces lineup for Vista After Five, free concert series

September 21, 2018

The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business, gallery owners and homeowners in the Vista, will again host “Vista After Five,”…

Stakeholders bring Blue Zones exploration process to a close

September 20, 2018

Thursday, September 20th, a group of local stakeholders evaluating the Blue Zones Project for possible implementation in the Charleston area concluded that there was not a viable path forward for…

Smith rejoices that jobs have been saved, but they should never have been threatened

September 20, 2018

James Smith, Democratic nominee for governor of South Carolina, had the following to say about the news that Element Electronics in Winnsboro has obtained the exemption it sought, and 126…

The South Carolina Department of Revenue offers tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence

September 20, 2018

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) recognizes that Hurricane Florence may have affected the ability of certain taxpayers to meet South Carolina’s tax filing deadlines. The SCDOR will work…

Columbia Animal Shelter receives over 50 pets due to hurricane Florence rescued pets find new home in Tennessee

September 20, 2018

This past Sunday evening, Columbia Animal Services opened their doors to 35 dogs when they were forced out of the Anson County Shelter, NC due to a partially collapsed ceiling…

Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 October public open houses

September 20, 2018

The City of Columbia will host two public open houses to kick off the first round of public engagement for Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s…

State officials release initial damage assessment following Hurricane Florence

September 20, 2018

The Office of the Governor has released its preliminary damage assessment following Hurricane Florence that hit South and North Carolina late last week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)…

Guy Roofing wins Firestone’s Inner Circle of Quality Award

September 20, 2018

Guy Roofing has won the Firestone Inner Circle of Quality Award, the only roofing contractor in South Carolina to receive this prestigious commercial roofing industry honor. As a Firestone Master…

Colliers Report: City of Columbia offers parking options

September 20, 2018

Colliers Research & Forecast Report Q2-2018 COLUMBIA | PARKING Key Takeaways Columbia, SC’s vacancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District remains low at 16.42%. A growing number…

Parker Poe Consulting creates fiscal impact model that ‘solves an age-old problem for economic developers’

September 20, 2018

Parker Poe Consulting has created a model to estimate the fiscal impact of economic development projects in South Carolina. The model makes it possible to perform a data-driven analysis of…

Richland School District Two bond referendum nights

September 20, 2018

Richland School District Two is inviting the community and media to learn more about the bond referendum at several upcoming information sessions. ·         September 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Forest…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces an online Trafficability Inundation Mapping Tool

September 20, 2018

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the publishing of the online Trafficability Inundation Mapping Tool that provides the public with information on what regions are affected by the…

Recognition for two more Foundation donors

September 20, 2018

From left are Blake DuBose, immediate past president and Foundation giving chair; E.J. Newby and Stephen West, both Paul Harris Fellow plus-one givers (signifying an initial $1,000 donation with an…

Caldwell Commercial announces new hire | Bob Evans

September 20, 2018

Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announces the recent addition of Bob Evans as Broker Associate. Bob has a strong understanding of market fundamentals and…

12 School District Five students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

September 20, 2018

12 students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been announced as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program.  All four high schools from School District Five are represented in the nationwide…

Free lecture Sept. 28 tells the story of Elbert Bland, physician-turned-soldier

September 20, 2018

Lt. Col. Elbert Bland was a physician in the Confederate army, but he didn’t think that was enough. So he went home and raised his own company, and led it…

Hosting Basketball Regionals = Win for Columbia

September 20, 2018

When Columbia hosts the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regionals next March, that could bring 20,000-25,000 visitors to town and generate a potential $9 million economic impact. Scott Powers, executive…

Recognition for two more Foundation donors

September 20, 2018

From left are Blake DuBose, immediate past president and Foundation giving chair; E.J. Newby and Stephen West, both Paul Harris Fellow plus-one givers (signifying an initial $1,000 donation with an…

Hosting Basketball Regionals = Win for Columbia

September 19, 2018

When Columbia hosts the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regionals next March, that could bring 20,000-25,000 visitors to town and generate a potential $9 million economic impact. Scott Powers, executive…

Free lecture Sept. 28 tells the story of Elbert Bland, physician-turned-soldier

September 19, 2018

Lt. Col. Elbert Bland was a physician in the Confederate army, but he didn’t think that was enough. So he went home and raised his own company, and led it…

Palmetto Health recognizes National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, Sept. 22 with free ‘Tai Chi ’ class

September 19, 2018

According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, falls are the leading cause of injury and accidental death in adults over the age of 65. In an effort to increase awareness…

2018 Enduring Spirit Awards to honor the achievements of African American women in the Midlands

September 19, 2018

  Tyrone Geter (American), My Beauty is Not My Beast, 2016, charcoal and torn paper   The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) present the second annual Enduring…

Global Location Strategies hires Tess Simon Fay

September 19, 2018

Global Location Strategies (GLS) has hired Tess Simon Fay as a site selection consultant, responsible for providing location advisory services for the company’s industrial manufacturing and economic development clients. Global…

Niche ranks Lexington District One high

September 19, 2018

Niche, a national website that provides parents with information on the best educational resources in their area, recognized six schools Lexington County School District One schools in its top 20…

Strategic Moral Investing presentations – September 27

September 19, 2018

RIA Firm Wallick Investments, LLC will hold three information sessions on Strategic Moral Investing— factor-based investments filtered to honor Biblical values. Thursday, September 27 at 7am, noon and 6pm at…

BIA Custom Builder & Remodeler Awards

September 19, 2018

  The winners of the 2018 BIA Building & Remodeling Awards have been announced. This is a program of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) and combines the…

SC Ports achieves record container volume in August

September 19, 2018

The South Carolina Ports Authority had the highest monthly container volume in its history, with 206,541 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in August. August container traffic surpassed the Port’s…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina presents 2018 Unsung Hero Awards to SC Kinship Caregivers

September 19, 2018

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina proudly awarded three Unsung Hero Awards across the State of South Carolina to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary care to enhance the…

NAI Avant procures Blythewood land sale

September 19, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±25.44 acres of land at 524 Portia Road in Blythewood, SC. Represented by senior brokers Tom Milliken and Tombo Milliken, Brandon Goff and family…

Free Historic Melrose Scavenger Hunt and Millwood Corridor Ice Cream Social – Sept. 23

September 19, 2018

Neighbors, history enthusiasts, families and friends will come together for an afternoon of activities at the Historic Melrose Scavenger Hunt followed by the Millwood Corridor Ice Cream Social on Sunday,…

NAI Avant closes restaurant sale in Rock Hill

September 19, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of a ±7,390 SF restaurant located at 2124 Celanese Road in Rock Hill, SC. Senior broker Rob Lapin represented the seller, Land Holding, LLC in…

NAI Avant closes restaurant sale in Rock Hill

September 19, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of a ±7,390 SF restaurant located at 2124 Celanese Road in Rock Hill, SC. Senior broker Rob Lapin represented the seller, Land Holding, LLC in…

NAI Avant procures Blythewood land sale

September 19, 2018

NAI Avant announced the sale of ±25.44 acres of land at 524 Portia Road in Blythewood, SC. Represented by senior brokers Tom Milliken and Tombo Milliken, Brandon Goff and family…

Niche ranks Lexington District One high

September 19, 2018

Niche, a national website that provides parents with information on the best educational resources in their area, recognized six schools Lexington County School District One schools in its top 20…

BIA Custom Builder & Remodeler Awards

September 19, 2018

  The winners of the 2018 BIA Building & Remodeling Awards have been announced. This is a program of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) and combines the…