Eligible donors urged to join lifesaving team this winter

January 29, 2018

Community members are invited to join the American Red Cross, City of Columbia and Mayor Steve Benjamin at the 8th annual ‘Hoop It Up’ Blood Drive. Donors are encouraged to roll…

Town of Lexington announces economic development investment

January 29, 2018

The Town of Lexington announced the addition of two Multi-County Industrial Park located inside municipal limits, on Brickyard Road and Industrial Road, respectfully. The park will include Tidewater Boats and…

Wilson voted chairperson of Advisory Council

January 29, 2018

On Wednesday, January 24, 2018, City Manager Teresa Wilson was voted the chairperson of the Carolina Cluster Public-Sector Executive Advisory Council. Wilson was selected last year to participate on the…

City of Columbia Mentor Protégé College Classes

January 29, 2018

The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, in conjunction with the Minority Business Development Agency, will be conducting the City of Columbia Mentor Protégé College beginning February 6, 2018 through…

District Five launches Building Bridges Leadership Institute for high school students

January 29, 2018

Sixteen students were inducted into the inaugural class of the District Five Building Bridges Leadership Institute on Jan. 24. Currently sponsored by the District Five Foundation and Colonial Life, the Building…

South Carolina State University honors distinguished alumnus Benjamin F. Payton

January 29, 2018

The life and legacy of South Carolina’s own Benjamin Franklin Payton will be on display and celebrated next month in his hometown of Orangeburg, South Carolina. The Celebration of the…

One Columbia and City of Columbia launch “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area”

January 29, 2018

At a media event on Monday, January 29 at the Township Auditorium, One Columbia for Arts & History, the City of Columbia, artists, and area cultural and thought leaders announced…

Lima One Capital appoints Jeff Tennyson Chief Executive Officer

January 29, 2018

Lima One Capital, an institutionally-backed, specialty finance company that focuses on investment property lending, has hired industry-veteran Jeff Tennyson as Chief Executive Officer.  Lima One Capital Founder, John Warren will remain Chairman and devote…

Columbia region improves in 4 of 5 areas of economic competitiveness

January 29, 2018

The Columbia, S.C. region has improved in four of five major areas of economic competitiveness since this time last year, according to EngenuitySC’s fourth annual Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report, as…

Top Grossing Movies – January 29

January 29, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 01/26/2018 to 02/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Maze Runner: The Death Cure PG13 20th Century Fox…

Top Grossing Movies – January 29

January 29, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 01/26/2018 to 02/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Maze Runner: The Death Cure PG13 20th Century Fox…

Southeastern Freight Lines serves 5,954 hours in 2017

January 29, 2018

Employees Give Back Through “Southeastern Serves” Program Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 5,954 total hours of community service,…

Southeastern Freight Lines serves 5,954 hours in 2017

January 29, 2018

Employees Give Back Through “Southeastern Serves” Program Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 5,954 total hours of community service,…

Wallick Investments, LLC moves to the corner of Lady & Main

January 29, 2018

Wallick Investments’ has moved to 1122 Lady Street, Suite 810 in downtown Columbia. Glass doors and large panels throughout provide a birds eye view of West Columbia from the 8th…

REALTORS® hit record-high closed sales in 2017

January 29, 2018

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its 2017 annual market report. The reports show 2017 as a record-setting year for closed sales by Realtors®. At 83,570, this is the highest number…

REALTORS® hit record-high closed sales in 2017

January 29, 2018

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its 2017 annual market report. The reports show 2017 as a record-setting year for closed sales by Realtors®. At 83,570, this is the highest number…

Colliers International provides the Department of Juvenile Justice with more efficient space

January 29, 2018

Colliers International’s Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson represented the landlord in a full building lease totaling 49,550 square feet of office space at Synergy Executive Park. The South Carolina Department…

West Columbia American Legion volunteers raising money for lodge repairs

January 29, 2018

Volunteers are raising money to fund repairs and maintenance to the American Legion Post 79 lodge in West Columbia. The aging building has developed some maintenance issues that need attention, said Post 79 member Billy Oswald,…

Dominion Energy contributes $15,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program

January 29, 2018

  Dominion Energy has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a Critical Community Needs Grant of…

Another reminder that officers deserve our gratitude

January 29, 2018

By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller January 9 was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The annual observance aims to remind us of the constant dangers facing our police, deputies and other public…

Another reminder that officers deserve our gratitude

January 29, 2018

By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller January 9 was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The annual observance aims to remind us of the constant dangers facing our police, deputies and other public…

The Law: Work Visas for Multinational Managers

January 29, 2018

By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill  Ogletree Deakins South Carolina   In the midst of a flurry of recent immigration-related news items and changes proposed by the Trump Administration, one…

Richardson Plowden names Steven Pugh as new managing shareholder

January 29, 2018

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Steven J. Pugh as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. An accomplished litigation attorney, Mr. Pugh has nearly 30 years of experience. His…

Homeschooling offers individual learning option

January 29, 2018

Homeschooling is a good option for parents seeking one-to-one, individualized learning opportunities for their children. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard when Beth Martin – high school director for the South…

Dominion Energy contributes $15,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program

January 29, 2018

  Dominion Energy has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a Critical Community Needs Grant of…

Homeschooling offers individual learning option

January 29, 2018

Homeschooling is a good option for parents seeking one-to-one, individualized learning opportunities for their children. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard when Beth Martin – high school director for the South…

Wallick Investments, LLC moves to the corner of Lady & Main

January 29, 2018

Wallick Investments’ has moved to 1122 Lady Street, Suite 810 in downtown Columbia. Glass doors and large panels throughout provide a birds eye view of West Columbia from the 8th…

Doctors Care, P.A. and Palmetto Health announce collaboration to increase health care access

January 26, 2018

Doctors Care, P.A. (Doctors Care) and Palmetto Health, both headquartered in Columbia, have agreed to collaborate to provide patients with greater, seamless access to urgent care, including after hours and…

Charleston industrial market finishes 2017 with strong 4.7% growth rate, 2.6 million SF of absorption

January 26, 2018

CBRE has released its Q4 2017 MarketView report on the Charleston industrial commercial real estate market. In 2017, the market has absorbed over 2.6 million sq. ft. of space. This…

Perry MacLennan elected to leadership positions in two organizations

January 26, 2018

Perry MacLennan, an attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Charleston office, has been elected to the 2018 Palmetto Society for Human Resource Management (PSHRM) Board of Directors as General Counsel and…

CBRE adds Valuation & Advisory Services team in South Carolina

January 26, 2018

CBRE announced that the firm has recruited seven valuation & advisory services (VAS) professionals in its Charleston office, expanding the South Carolina VAS presence from one to eight professionals. All…

Caldwell Commercial lease renewal 159 Civitas St, suites 203 & 212

January 26, 2018

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffon, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 159 Civitas St, Mt Pleasant, SC suites 203 & 212 to Huffman…

New board members elected, community supporters honored at Senior Resources’ 50th Annual Meeting

January 26, 2018

The Board of Directors at Senior Resources held its 50th Annual Meeting on January 26, 2018, to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, elect new board members and recognize…

Conference honors Lexington District One health science educators trio

January 26, 2018

Three Lexington District One educators received recognition at the S.C. Health Science Educators Conference, held November 30–December 2. White Knoll High Health Science Teacher Amy N. Donaldson received the Outstanding…

Deadline approaching in South Carolina for SBA working capital loans due to freeze

January 26, 2018

  The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Feb. 28 is the filing deadline…

Colliers International | South Carolina announces 2017 Walter Keenan Award recipient and Top Producers

January 26, 2018

Colliers International | South Carolina announced the recipient of the 2017 Walter M. Keenan Award and the Top Producers of 2017. These annual awards recognize the company’s leading commercial real…

Colliers International, South Carolina announces brokerage associate promotions for 2018

January 26, 2018

Colliers International | South Carolina announced the promotions of many of its successful brokerage associates. The firm has named Tripp Bradley and Garrett Scott as Vice Presidents of the firm.…

Healthcare staffing firm unveils new plan, new brand

January 26, 2018

A company created by South Carolina hospitals in 2002 to provide supplemental staffing is evolving into a national workforce solutions provider with a new strategic plan and a new name:…

Home dedication for Wounded Veteran

January 26, 2018

American hero U.S Marine Sgt. Keith Turnbow and his family joined representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME, Dunbar Builders and Mungo Homes along with many Building Industry Association (BIA) Members Wednesday,…

AMCOL Systems selects Pawmetto Lifeline as charity of the quarter, donates $1,100

January 26, 2018

  Pawmetto Lifeline, a local no-kill animal rescue organization, is proud to announce the support of AMCOL Systems, a leader in healthcare receivable management services.  The employees of AMCOL Systems voted…

West Columbia American Legion volunteers raising money for lodge repairs

January 26, 2018

Volunteers are raising money to fund repairs and maintenance to the American Legion Post 79 lodge in West Columbia. The aging building has developed some maintenance issues that need attention, said Post 79 member Billy Oswald,…

Riverbanks reduces plastics pollution with new eco-friendly partnership

January 26, 2018

Riverbanks is proud to partner with JUST Water as part of the Zoo and Garden’s continued commitment to a greener and more sustainable planet. JUST Water is a bottled water brand dedicated…

Recognition for Rotary Paul Harris Fellows

January 26, 2018

Columbia’s Capital Rotary has recognized three members for contributions to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm that funds programs for world understanding and peace. Honorees include (from…

NAI Avant closes two O’Reilly automotive sales

January 26, 2018

NAI Avant Senior Brokers Patrick Chambers and Ben Kelly recently represented O’Reilly Auto Parts in the acquisition of two sites for new stores. They purchased 1.86 acres on Bluffton Parkway…

Recognition for Rotary Paul Harris Fellows

January 26, 2018

Columbia’s Capital Rotary has recognized three members for contributions to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm that funds programs for world understanding and peace. Honorees include (from…

Conference honors Lexington District One health science educators trio

January 26, 2018

Three Lexington District One educators received recognition at the S.C. Health Science Educators Conference, held November 30–December 2. White Knoll High Health Science Teacher Amy N. Donaldson received the Outstanding…

Home dedication for Wounded Veteran

January 26, 2018

American hero U.S Marine Sgt. Keith Turnbow and his family joined representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME, Dunbar Builders and Mungo Homes along with many Building Industry Association (BIA) Members Wednesday,…

Columbia Parks & Recreation implements new staff development program

January 25, 2018

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has implemented a new staff development program as it kicks off the new calendar year. The Parks Recreation staff is excited about Summer 2018…

Challenger Learning Center adds drone building/flying class to Summer Adventure Camps

January 25, 2018

This summer at Richland One’s Challenger Learning Center, campers will learn how to build and fly their own drones. An Introduction to Drones camp was added to the Center’s fun…

Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island hires new trainer

January 25, 2018

Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) announces the hiring of Ginette Lee as its new training and development manager. Lee is responsible for conducting, maintaining, creating, and implementing…