South Carolina Department of Education headquarters earns 2026 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Best of Category Award

August 7, 2026

Pyramid Contracting announced that the South Carolina Department of Education Headquarters has been recognized as a 2026 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Best of Category Winner in the Conventional Category.…

Ameris Bank strengthens South Carolina leadership with market presidents in Midlands, Charleston and Greenville

August 6, 2026

Ameris Bank is strengthening its leadership in South Carolina with the appointment of market presidents in the Midlands, Charleston and Greenville, three important growth areas across the state. Marvin Robinson…

Coastal Crust opens new restaurant in Columbia’s BullStreet District

August 6, 2026

South Carolina-based Coastal Crust officially opened its newest restaurant Tuesday in Columbia’s BullStreet District following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city leaders and project developers. The family-owned restaurant, located at…

South Carolina Office of Resilience and Google expand collaboration

August 6, 2026

Expanded partnership supports weatherization and hazard resilience initiatives for resource-constrained households in storm-prone areas The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) and Google announced an expanded collaboration with Habitat for…

Solid Structures completes Lexington County Coroner’s office relocation at Red Bank Crossing

August 5, 2026

Solid Structures has completed construction on the Lexington County Coroner’s Office relocation to Red Bank Crossing, a major public facility project designed to better support the growing needs of Lexington…

Hoover Family makes significant investment in Mission Lexington’s mission on the Move Building Campaign

August 5, 2026

A Combined Century of Community Service Unites to Shape the Future of Lexington County Mission Lexington announced a significant contribution from the Hoover family toward the Mission on the Move…

Feed & Seed Co. Is growing more than food

August 5, 2026

When local food disappears from school cafeterias, it is not just farmers who feel the impact. Students lose access to fresh, nutritious meals, schools have fewer local options, and communities…

Wagner Wealth Management named Best Investment Firm in the Upstate for fourth consecutive year

August 5, 2026

Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Best Investment Firm in the Upstate for the fourth consecutive year in The Greenville News’ Best of the Upstate Official Community’s Choice awards.…

Urban Land Institute of South Carolina expands its team, welcoming Sarah Lewis as Project Assistant

August 5, 2026

Urban Land Institute of South Carolina (ULI SC) welcomed Sarah Lewis as their new Project Assistant. Sarah will join the organization in August and will be responsible for expanding ULI…

NAI Columbia hires Drew Herndon as new Help Desk Coordinator

August 5, 2026

NAI Columbia announced the addition of Drew Herndon as its new Help Desk Coordinator. A Midlands native, Drew has already become a valued member of the firm’s property management team,…

Three from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in 2026 “Legal Elite of the Midlands”

August 5, 2026

Three attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, including a firm co-founder, are included in the just-released edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” The attorneys and their practice areas: Kathleen…

Seven Moore Bradley Myers Partners named 2026 Legal Elite

August 5, 2026

Seven from Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) have been named to the 2026 Legal Elite by Columbia Business Monthly. “We have a lot of talent at Moore Bradley Myers, and I’m…

Twenty-one Turner Padget attorneys across South Carolina recognized in 2026 Legal Elite

August 5, 2026

Turner Padget announced that 21 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Legal Elite, an annual distinction honoring South Carolina attorneys who are nominated by their peers for excellence in…

USC donors power a record-shattering year of giving

August 5, 2026

The University of South Carolina system raised a record $357.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026 — the most in its history, shattering the previous fundraising record of…

Calhoun County Council Vice Chairman Thornton selected to serve as SCAC President

August 5, 2026

Calhoun County Council Vice Chairman Cecil M. Thornton, Jr. was elected president of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) for 2026-27 during the Association’s Annual Conference held July 27-30.…

Memory—The Good, Bad, Ugly & Sad

August 5, 2026

By Tom Poland “You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget.” Cormac McCarthy’s words. Lord knows I’d like to forget some things, namely…

Richland County earns coveted credit ratings from Moody’s, S&P Global

August 5, 2026

Recognition highlights strong financial management, fiscal responsibility Richland County was recently awarded the highest possible credit ratings from two of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus. This prestigious recognition reflects…

New USC program will expand access to mental healthcare for autistic youth in South Carolina

August 5, 2026

A new program at the University of South Carolina will help autistic youth throughout the state receive better mental health support thanks to a grant received from The Duke Endowment.…

Five SMITH | ROBINSON attorneys recognized in the 2026 “Midlands Legal Elite”

August 5, 2026

SMITH | ROBINSON announced that five attorneys have been selected to the 2026 listing of the “Midlands Legal Elite” by Columbia Business Monthly. The attorneys and the practice area(s) they…

The Hidden Tax of Inconsistent Communication: Why great organizations get overlooked

August 5, 2026

By Chelsea Bennett, Founder and CEO of Ivey Palmer PR Great organizations rarely fail because of a flawed product, a weak mission, or incompetent leadership. They fail because they suffer…

Blink Book Review: “Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences” by Anne Lamott and Neal Allen

August 5, 2026

By Reba Hull Campbell   I’ve never met an Anne Lamott book I didn’t love. Most I’ve read multiple times. Anne’s writing is saucy, insightful, sometimes a little edgy, and…

Palmetto Citizens officially opens first Georgia branches

August 3, 2026

Four East Georgia Branches Officially Transition to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union After Successful Acquisition Aug. 3 marks the first official day of service as four former Southern Bank locations…

Medal of Honor recipient Capers inducted into Hall of Fame

August 3, 2026

Legendary Marine officer enshrined in the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame By Christopher David Carter Major James Charles Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), a June 2026 recipient of…

Twelve Robinson Gray attorneys named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2026 Legal Elite

August 3, 2026

Twelve Robinson Gray attorneys have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s annual “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. Selected through voting by local practicing attorneys, “Legal Elite” recognizes Midlands lawyers…

Two at Bluestein Attorneys named to South Carolina’s 2026 Legal Elite

August 3, 2026

Bluestein Attorneys is pleased to announce that two of its partners, Clarke Newton and Allison Sullivan, have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s “Legal Elite” list for 2026. Published annually…

Harry Dixon and Alex Weatherly named to South Carolina’s 2026 Legal Elite

August 3, 2026

Callison Tighe attorneys Harry Dixon and Alex Weatherly are being recognized in the 2026 edition of “Legal Elite.” Mr. Dixon is recognized for his work in Civil Litigation. He represents…

Lexington Medical Center emergency department earns Lantern Award

August 3, 2026

The Emergency Nurses Association announced their 2026 Lantern Award Winners this week Lexington Medical Center’s emergency department has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Lantern Award by the…

Two Robinson Gray associates receive recognition from the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division

August 3, 2026

The South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has recognized Robinson Gray associates Macy Cooper and Sheniya Marshall with its “Star of the Quarter” award. The award is given to…

Five named S.C. Arts Commission ‘emerging artists’

August 3, 2026

New cohort receives project funding, mentoring Five artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will receive a project-based grant and career mentoring from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists…

Country Superstar Craig Morgan to headline Rock4Recovery benefit concert October 15

August 3, 2026

Grand Ole Opry member becomes first country artist to headline LRADAC Foundation fundraiser Country music star and Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 7th Annual…

S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductee delivers invocation at close of SC7 Expedition

July 31, 2026

Prayer delivered by retired Marine colonel and three-time Hall of Famer aboard USS Yorktown By Christopher David Carter Col. Steve Vitali, USMC (Ret.), delivered a stirring invocation before gathered dignitaries…

Jeff Fort and Tauana Kim join LCK in the Columbia office

July 30, 2026

LCK announced the hiring of Jeff Fort and Tauana Kim. Fort has been hired as a Senior Project Manager and will work with owners leading their development projects across the…

Coastal Crust brings its signature wood-fired pizza experience to Columbia

July 30, 2026

Grand Opening in the BullStreet District on Aug. 4 Coastal Crust, South Carolina’s beloved family-owned wood-fired pizzerias, announced that its newest location in Columbia’s vibrant BullStreet District will be open…

Entrepreneur Minute – Clarice Henderson, Scout

July 30, 2026

The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders…

U.S. unemployment rate holds steady at 4.4% in June

July 30, 2026

The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.4% in June, unchanged from a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the nation’s 387 metropolitan areas, unemployment…

Rock Hill lands Octapharma’s $1.5B manufacturing facility

July 29, 2026

ROCK HILL, SC – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that final approvals have been completed for biopharmaceutical manufacturer Octapharma‘s first U.S. manufacturing and production facility, paving the way…

Power:Ed announces $1.3 million in grants to nearly 30 nonprofits

July 29, 2026

The funding targets critical community needs, including job training, work-based learning for students, and scholarship opportunities.  Power:Ed, the philanthropy arm of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, announced today that it…

Cohn Construction completes the expansion and renovation for Pediatric Associates of Kershaw County

July 29, 2026

Cohn Construction has completed an expansion and renovation for the Pediatric Associates of Kershaw County, located in Camden, South Carolina. The project included a carefully phased expansion of the existing…

Amazon to build last-mile delivery station in Calhoun County

July 29, 2026

Calhoun County announced that Amazon.com, Inc. has selected the Calhoun County I-26 Industrial Park as the site for a new 150,000+ square-foot last-mile delivery facility. Amazon purchased the land directly…

Mathnasium of Lexington announces new ownership, new location, and grand opening celebration

July 29, 2026

Longstanding Lexington math learning center begins new chapter with continued commitment to student confidence and success. Mathnasium of Lexington is entering an exciting new chapter with a transition in ownership,…

SIOS Technology announces LifeKeeper v10.1 with AIOps-ready automation

July 29, 2026

New release simplifies HA/DR deployment and management with AIOps-ready automation and enhanced cloud security SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions,…

Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in Columbia

July 29, 2026

Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our office in Columbia: Industrial Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles, SIOR represented…

Get Some Windshield Therapy

July 29, 2026

By Tom Poland If you need to escape life’s ills, put some glass in front of your eyes and forget your worries on a back road. You’ll discover the bones…

Blink Book Review: Anna Quindlen’s “More Than Enough”

July 29, 2026

By Reba Hull Campbell Anna Quindlen has long been one of my favorite authors, so I downloaded this audiobook without knowing much about this novel. That turned out to be…

Communities In Schools of South Carolina announces new Board to advance student success statewide

July 29, 2026

Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), the state’s leading nonprofit dedicated to surrounding students with the relationships and resources they need to succeed in school and in life, has…

Forest Acres invests in leadership as City Administrator Shaun Greenwood completes Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education program

July 28, 2026

As Forest Acres continues to experience significant growth, transformative redevelopment, and statewide recognition as one of South Carolina’s most desirable communities, City leaders remain focused on investing in the leadership…

Studio 2LR continues growth with addition of three emerging design professionals

July 28, 2026

Studio 2LR welcomed three talented emerging professionals to its architectural team: Cara Welker, Scott Dillon, and Ania Suber. As the firm’s portfolio continues to expand across higher education, healthcare, industrial,…

Columbia Area Development Partnership welcomes Ritedose Executive Janisha Thomas to Board of Directors 

July 28, 2026

Thomas adds a life science manufacturing perspective to Richland County’s economic development efforts The Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) has appointed Janisha Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Ritedose…

Optus Financial Corporation and M&F Bancorp, Inc. announce partnership to create the nation’s premier African American bank

July 28, 2026

Columbia-based Optus Financial Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to merge with M&F Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for M&F Bank in Durham, North Carolina, in a transaction that will…

Lisa Cole to step down as Literacy SC CEO after four-year organizational turnaround

July 28, 2026

Former board member turned CEO leaves a legacy of lean business management, 38 library partnerships, and multi-county impact. Literacy SC has announced that Chief Executive Officer Lisa Cole will step…