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.…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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, 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…
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 (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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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,”…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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 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…
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…
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, 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 (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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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 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 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, 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…
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…

