Recovery steps to take after Hurricane Florence

September 13, 2018

Hurricane Florence has the potential to bring catastrophic flooding and wind damage throughout the state of South Carolina. If your business, home, or organization is affected, follow these steps to…

Presbyterian College cancels classes

September 13, 2018

Presbyterian College has canceled classes on Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17 due to the potential for hazardous weather brought about by Hurricane Florence. College offices will operate on a regular…

Transit Service Suspension

September 13, 2018

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, The COMET will be suspending all transit services after the 5:30p.m. departure from routine terminals on Thursday, September 13th until further notice. Additionally, the public meeting on…

AT&T announces text to donate for Hurricane Florence recovery efforts

September 13, 2018

Help people affected by Hurricane Florence. Text “FLORENCE” to 90999 to give $10* that enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.…

City officials announce customer care information hotline during Hurricane Florence

September 13, 2018

City of Columbia officials are urging citizens to use a primary contact number for information during Hurricane Florence operations. The primary information number is telephone number 803-545-3300. The customer care center…

Nothing Bundt Cake bakery leases space at 131 Harbison Boulevard in Columbia

September 13, 2018

Popular retail corridor attracts bakery’s first location in Columbia. Colliers International’s Danny Bonds and Taylor Wolfe represented Biltmore Property Group in the lease of retail space at 131 Harbison Boulevard to the…

Garvin Design Group welcomes Todd Daugherty

September 13, 2018

Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Todd Daugherty, Associate AIA. Todd is a recent transplant to Columbia from San Diego, California, where he completed his Architecture studies and…

Rotary Foundation donors saluted

September 13, 2018

Four Capital Rotarians have been recognized for their donations to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs promoting peace and world understanding. They are (from left in photo) Alex…

Association Mission: End Alzheimer’s

September 13, 2018

The Alzheimer’s Association-South Carolina Chapter’s vision for the future is a world without the dreaded disease of dementia. Taylor Wilson (shown with Rotarian Tony Thompson), chapter director of communications and…

Richland County readies for Hurricane Florence

September 12, 2018

Preparations for response and recovery continue As Richland County continues preparations for the potential impacts from Hurricane Florence, residents are urged to make plans now to stay safe. County officials…

Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund in preparation for Hurricane Florence relief efforts

September 12, 2018

Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals affected by…

Rebuild Upstate announces new additions to 2018 Advisory Council

September 12, 2018

Rebuild Upstate has added a new roster for the 2018 Advisory Council. The latest list includes familiar faces as well as new additions. The following members are now part of…

Engenius web designer to be guest judge at Mauldin’s Annual BBQ Cook-Off

September 12, 2018

Ellison Manley, a web designer at digital marketing company Engenius, has been selected as a guest judge for the “Anything Butt” competition on Sept. 21 at the City of Mauldin’s…

SAFE Federal Credit Union branches closing at noon Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Florence

September 12, 2018

SAFE Federal Credit Union is closing 16 of its branches at noon on Thursday due to Hurricane Florence. The branch in Florence will close at the end of business today.…

Town of Lexington Hurricane Florence update

September 12, 2018

Due to the pending arrival and impact Hurricane Florence will have on South Carolina and the Midlands Region, the Town of Lexington has cancelled the following events: Friday, September 14th…

Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

September 12, 2018

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Columbia Housing Authority Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside…

Palmetto SeniorCare PACE celebrates caregivers during National PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month

September 12, 2018

September is being celebrated as National PACE® (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month. The observance recognizes the work of PACE, which coordinates and provides all needed medical care…

South Carolina Innovation Challenge submission deadline is September 21

September 12, 2018

Calling all teachers and students in grades 3-12! New Deadline! IT-oLogy and the South Carolina Department of Education are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Innovation Challenge submission deadline has been…

Colliers International | South Carolina announces nine new shareholders

September 12, 2018

Colliers International | South Carolina, the state’s largest independently owned commercial real estate firm, announced the addition of nine new shareholders. Included as new owners of the company are management…

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk CANCELED

September 12, 2018

After carefully monitoring weather developments with Hurricane Florence, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk committee is canceling the race scheduled forFriday, September 14 in Columbia’s Vista.…

Salvation Army mobilizing personnel and mobile feeding units ahead of Hurricane Florence

September 12, 2018

Resources and trained emergency experts ready to respond to communities impacted across the Carolinas As Hurricane Florence tracks closer to the Carolinas, The Salvation Army in North and South Carolina…

State Museum offers free general admission to kids and evacuated families

September 12, 2018

WHO: South Carolina State Museum WHAT:  In support of evacuated South Carolina families and out-of-school kids 12 and under, the South Carolina State Museum will be open Tuesday, September 11.  As we…

Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund in preparation for Hurricane Florence relief efforts

September 12, 2018

Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals…

SAFE Federal Credit Union branches closing at noon Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Florence

September 12, 2018

SAFE Federal Credit Union is closing 16 of its branches at noon on Thursday due to Hurricane Florence. The branch in Florence will close at the end of business today.…

Residents urged to secure property

September 11, 2018

In anticipation of Hurricane Florence, Horry County Emergency Management officials are urging county residents not in evacuation zones to ensure that their properties are secured before the storm arrives. Family…

Gov. Henry McMaster lifts mandatory evacuations for southern coastal counties

September 11, 2018

Evacuation Order Remains in Effect for Edisto Beach and all Central and Northern Coastal Counties All evacuation routes and zones are detailed in the 2018 S.C. Hurricane Guide Click here to…

Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of R3 Recovery Studio

September 11, 2018

The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the grand opening of…

ROI Commercial recent transactions

September 11, 2018

ROI Commercial announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented First Community Bank in the sale of 2,480 square foot office/warehouse building…

Infinity Marketing promotes Digital Team members

September 11, 2018

Infinity Marketing announced the promotions of Digital Media Planners Jeanne Morrison and Leslie Eriksson to Digital Strategists as they continue to elevate digital expertise for their clients and throughout the…

Fisher Phillips launches Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group

September 11, 2018

Fisher Phillips announces that it has launched its Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group, the first practice group of its kind among the nation’s leading labor and employment law firms representing employers…

Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of R3 Recovery Studio

September 11, 2018

The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the grand opening of…

Fisher Phillips launches Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group

September 11, 2018

Fisher Phillips announces that it has launched its Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group, the first practice group of its kind among the nation’s leading labor and employment law firms representing employers…

ROI Commercial recent transactions

September 11, 2018

ROI Commercial announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented First Community Bank in the sale of 2,480 square foot office/warehouse building…

Columbia College named a Gold Five Star Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

September 10, 2018

Columbia College has been named a 2017/2018 Gold Five Star Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and earned a Gold Champions of Character Medallion.  They were one…

Trauma kits installed at UofSC thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

September 10, 2018

The University of South Carolina became safer and better prepared for a catastrophe after receiving a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for 40 medical trauma kits. Positioned…

South Atlantic League honors Spirit Communications Park with 2018 Best Playing Field Award

September 10, 2018

The South Atlantic League honored Spirit Communications Park with its annual Best Playing Field Award. The 2016 Ballpark Digest Ballpark of the Year was rated by field managers and umpires as the league’s most…

Columbia Relief re-activation

September 10, 2018

Columbia Relief (formerly UofSC Relief) is beginning to reactivate in preparation for Hurricane Florence affecting South Carolina. In recent years, Columbia Relief has managed the supply donation efforts for hurricane…

Top Grossing Movies – September 7

September 10, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 09/07/2018 to 09/13/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Nun R Warner Bros. 1 3,876  $53,807,379  $53,807,379…

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

September 10, 2018

Colliers International in South Carolina is pleased to announce the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave…

Terra to host “Slow Sips at Terra” to benefit Slow Food Columbia – September 13

September 10, 2018

Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s simple, seasonal and sustainable fare, will host “Slow Sips at Terra,” a benefit for Slow Food Columbia on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 5…

Michelle White has been promoted to vice president of client management at Colonial Life

September 10, 2018

Michelle White has been promoted to vice president of client management at Colonial Life. In the new role, White oversees more than 90,000 existing employer client relationships through proactive and…

Remember Old Hickory to commemorate the day the 30th Infantry broke the German lines in WWI

September 10, 2018

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Organizers of the Remember Old Hickory project will host a special event at the end of this month to honor the day that soldiers trained locally at…

KeenanSuggs/HUB International advisor receives national “Top of the Table” honor

September 10, 2018

Eric Elkins, Life Insurance and Financial Services Advisor at KeenanSuggs/HUB International in Columbia, South Carolina – one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the…

Cleveland kidnapping survivor to Speak at Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center Annual Luncheon – October 5

September 10, 2018

Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, announced today that Cleveland kidnapping survivor, Michelle Knight, will be the speaker at…

McNair’s Grayson Lambert named to 2019 Leadership South Carolina Class

September 10, 2018

McNair announced Grayson Lambert has been selected by Leadership South Carolina’s Board of Trustees to participate in the Class of 2019. Dedicated to educating and enlightening highly motivated people, Leadership…

Alice Paylor elected President-elect of National Caucus of State Bar Associations

September 10, 2018

At last month’s American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Alice Paylor, a Rosen Hagood partner, was elected the 2018-2019 President-elect of the National Caucus of State Bar Associations…

NAI Charleston secures buyer for property in less than 20 days of being on the market

September 10, 2018

NAI Charleston announced Broker Jack Owens and Associate Lauren Anderson facilitated the sale of the 3,925-square-foot building at 625 Skylark Drive in Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the seller in…

HSB’s Perry MacLennan named “Star of the Year” by American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

September 10, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Perry MacLennan has been named as a “Star of the Year” by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD). Perry was recognized for his…

Joyner Commercial sales/leases August

September 10, 2018

Joyner Commercial announces August transactions Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…

SCETV/South Carolina Public Radio and WUFT announce emergency network partnership

September 10, 2018

South Carolina ETV (SCETV)/South Carolina Public Radio and WUFT, Gainesville-Ocala, Florida, announced a partnership that will provide heightened hurricane, tropical storm and other weather emergency content to South Carolina residents…