On May 21, Moore Bradley Myers celebrated S. Jahue “Jake” Moore’s 50 years of practicing law with special honors at Stone River in West Columbia. With more than 200 friends, family, colleagues, and…
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed Deanene P. Thornwell as a senior associate to its Trucking, Retail & Hospitality, and Criminal Defense Practice Groups. Deanene brings a breadth of legal experience…
For over 20 years our United Way of Kershaw County has partnered with the Kershaw County School District with funding from the US Department of Agriculture and the SC Department…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will premiere the broadcast special Healing with Grace on June 19 at 8 p.m. on ETV. The one-hour special will also be available for streaming…
Mullikin presents a “path forward” for South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, addressed the S.C. Chamber of Commerce’s…
South Carolina continues to demonstrate strong financial stewardship, as Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the state’s Aaa credit rating with a stable outlook. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the positive news…
Allen Wilkerson, vice president of Colliers International in South Carolina, has been elected chairman of the board of directors for Home Works of America, a Columbia-based nonprofit that repairs homes…
Attorney Adam Johnston has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. He will practice on the firm’s business team and focus primarily on tax, corporate and business planning, estate…
Garvin Design Group (GDG) recently welcomed five summer interns to its studio. Emma Grace Connelly, Wendy Favila, Jessica Gray, Nicole Kuehner, and Crissa Thomason will complete internships in architecture and…
Five honored by state agency for 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) recognized five of its best as EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR 2024.…
By Evan Patrohay With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful…
Military experts formed the organization years earlier in 2012 By Chris Carter National Defense Consultants, the nation’s premier national security and military analysis group has existed as an LLC since…
by Susie Shannon, President & CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness South Carolina stands at a pivotal moment to secure its position as the location of choice for…
By Tom Poland Squall lines, thunder and lighting, and tornadoes signify the changing of the guard. Winter’s heavy air gives way to lighter air, and soon air conditioning will…
Richland County School District One has received a top-tier risk assessment score from the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. SCDE annually assesses the risk…
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board announced that Lake Murray has been named the #1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 Lake…
Hood Construction was recognized with the 2025 Carolina’s AGC Community Impact Award. Each year, the Carolinas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America honors companies in South Carolina &…
Agency welcomes Alex Schintzius as media planner/buyer and Kendra Yoder as frontend developer Chernoff Newman, an integrated marketing communications agency in the Southeast, continues to strengthen its capabilities with the…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Stability holds for strong SC retail market Market Highlights A combination of national retail bankruptcies, low availability of quality inventory and declining consumer confidence…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is proud to announce that shareholder Robert (Bob) Knowlton has been named the 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Intellectual Property Litigation for Columbia,…
The Kay Yow Cancer Fund, which is the leading non-profit organization focused on pioneering approaches to fight all cancers that impact women, announced the appointment of Heather F. Smith to…
By Jeff Becraft Since I recently talked about Wallaby, and also Mr. Mert, I am going to tell another story that happened at Mr. Mert’s wedding. There were four…
A quick lift of a pre-framed wall did more than start the construction of a home Wednesday in Nicholtown. It ignited a moment that will change one family’s future as…
Mungo Homes announced its continued growth in South Carolina with the introduction of Fairway Woods at Wyboo, nestled within the master-planned community of Deercreek. Perfectly positioned on the picturesque 18-hole…
Sales: – Patrick Palmer, CCIM, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, & Sam Edens represented the seller in the sale of a ±52,000 SF office property in Greensboro, North Carolina. The property is…
Tom’s Creek Mobile Market is participating in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) this summer, offering qualifying seniors the opportunity to use their vouchers at any of the market’s weekly stops.…
This evening’s City Council Meeting (June 10, 2025) included special recognitions, proclamations, a public hearing on the FY 2025/2026 budget, and significant votes on infrastructure and housing matters. During the…
Sustain SC introduced the members of the newly formed Grants Review Committee for its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), a re-launched conservation funding initiative first unveiled at their Conservation…
By Reba Hull Campbell If it’s summer, that means it’s time to gear up for summer reading. (Writer’s note: I wrote this review in 2019 shortly after the book…
Synovus is accelerating its growth by adding new relationship managers in commercial and middle market banking and wealth services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering personalized, relationship-driven banking. The bank expects…
Mattress Outlet of Camden celebrates its 3-year anniversary serving the Camden community with budget-friendly, brand-name mattresses and unmatched small-town service. Since opening in 2022, Mattress Outlet of Camden has become…
The MICHELIN Guide has set a date and location for the reveal of the inaugural selection of the MICHELIN Guide American South. South Carolina has been chosen as the host…
Realize Ascent was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. CarbonCents, Oncoblaze, Torpedo Bio, and Volare Boats received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and…
Leaders from across South Carolina gathered in Clarendon County on June 4 as Homanit GmbH & Co. KG broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The $250 million investment…
Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 14th-annual GUARDIANS…
Richland School District Two announced the appointment of Matt Sherman as its new Executive Director of Student Services. Sherman currently serves as Principal of Blythewood High School and brings a…
National nonprofit organization Impact Justice (IJ) was awarded a $97,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support Growing Justice, a pilot program in partnership with…
Abacus Planning Group, Inc., a fiduciary financial planning firm serving multigenerational families, announces that Anne Serrano has successfully all requirements to earn the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification. With this…
In response to South Carolina’s critical shortage of music educators and limited access to instrumental instruction in public schools, the University of South Carolina School of Music has launched an…
Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend a public informational meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, to learn more about the City of Columbia’s transformative Williams Street Extension project. The…
SCDNR Director hosted Strategic Planning conference mid-May, met with U.S. Congressional leaders early June By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources…
Parris Claytor Balazs, Founder, Lead Planner, and Creative Director of Eventfully Chic by Parris—a South Carolina-based planning and design firm specializing in sophisticated weddings, events, and celebrations—has been named a…
C. Gregory “Gregg” Robinson, CEO of the Florence County Economic Development Partnership, has been named the 2025 Local Developer of the Year by the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA).…
Restaurant to open daily for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch featuring a refined cocktail program, oyster and cold bar, and modern takes on classic dishes SquareOne Holding Company announced its…
Public voting open now through June 9th, 2025 The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) is proud to announce that a video submission, “Irmo, SC Fire Dept Finding it’s Soul” featuring…
The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 13th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held…
McMillan Pazdan Smith announced the acquisition of Jumper Carter Sease (JCS), an accomplished architecture firm with a rich history of quality projects dating back to 1929. “We’ve admired the talented…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the addition of Phoebe Howie to the marketing team as Marketing and Communications Coordinator, supporting its four South Carolina offices and based in the Charleston…
Federal investments in infrastructure, clean energy, and energy efficiency are helping South Carolina build stronger, more sustainable communities and local economies. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), for example, has provided…