Net income grows 31.1 percent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.

January 31, 2018

South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $3,414,260 for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $2,603,928 for the same period a year…

H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1

January 31, 2018

The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…

H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1

January 31, 2018

The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…

Business community responds to House passage of H.4375

January 31, 2018

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce issued the below statements following today’s House passage of H.4375 regarding the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package: “We appreciate the House’s efforts to address the…

Statement from Dominion Energy on South Carolina House Bill 4375

January 31, 2018

We did not see the proposed changes to South Carolina House Bill 4375 prior to introduction today, and are in the process of reviewing them. While our review is continuing,…

Soda City Friends to hold first ever Gervais Street Bridge Dinner ticket pre-sale, February 1-4, 2018 online

January 31, 2018

General admission and VIP ticket options; 100% proceeds benefit The River Alliance, Canoeing for Kids, Harvest Hope Food Bank, West Columbia Beautification Foundation and Heroes in Blue; donations and sponsorships…

Five Points and Free Times to host Columbia Food and Wine Festival

January 31, 2018

The Five Points Association is pleased to announce a new event coming to Columbia this spring. In partnership with Free Times, they will be hosting the inaugural Columbia Food and…

Cutting-edge dance works take center stage in USC Dance Company Spring Contemporary Concert

January 31, 2018

The University of SC Dance Company will present a selection of innovative dance works during its Spring Contemporary Concert, February 21-24 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Show times are 7:30pm for the February 21-23 performances and 2pm for the February…

The COMET is hosting a series of public meetings in order to receive feedback about the proposed route changes and expansions in the Northwest Columbia/Irmo corridor

January 31, 2018

These changes include the elimination of routes 34: St. Andrews and 34b: Bush River/St. Andrews and the implementation of the following proposed routes: 801: Broad River 82X: Partridge Hospital 83L: St. Andrews Road to…

Gov. Henry McMaster reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel

January 31, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley in June…

Gov. Henry McMaster reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel

January 31, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley in June…

William Gregg joins Newmark Wilson Kibler as a Property Management Associate

January 31, 2018

Newmark Wilson Kibler announced today that William Gregg has joined its Columbia office as a property management associate. Gregg will work primarily in retail, office and flex property management and…

Richland One invites community to 2018 State of the District Address

January 31, 2018

The community is invited to learn more about Richland One, its accomplishments and plans for the future at the annual Superintendent’s State of the District Address, which will be held…

Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as president

January 31, 2018

The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to Columbia…

Turner Padget expands Georgia practice with five seasoned lawyers in Augusta

January 31, 2018

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that all five attorneys previously associated with Augusta, Ga., law firm Warlick, Stebbins, Murray, & Chew, LLP, have joined Turner Padget effective February 1.…

Turner Padget expands Georgia practice with five seasoned lawyers in Augusta

January 31, 2018

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that all five attorneys previously associated with Augusta, Ga., law firm Warlick, Stebbins, Murray, & Chew, LLP, have joined Turner Padget effective February 1.…

Ramona Braun joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

January 31, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ramona Braun has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Braun grew up in Germany and made the…

Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as president

January 31, 2018

The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to Columbia…

SCRA announces new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs

January 31, 2018

SCRA, a public, non-profit chartered with fostering the Innovation Economy of South Carolina, has announced the appointment of Jill Sorensen, J.D. as the new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Executive…

SCRA announces new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs

January 31, 2018

SCRA, a public, non-profit chartered with fostering the Innovation Economy of South Carolina, has announced the appointment of Jill Sorensen, J.D. as the new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Executive…

FOMAS, Inc. growing existing York County operations

January 31, 2018

Investment of $2.5 Million to Expand Machining Capacity FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment…

FOMAS, Inc. growing existing York County operations

January 31, 2018

Investment of $2.5 Million to Expand Machining Capacity FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment…

Charleston office market finishes 2017 strong with three consecutive quarters of positive absorption

January 31, 2018

CBRE has released its Q4 2017 MarketView report on the Charleston office commercial real estate market. Three consecutive quarters of positive absorption show the strength of Charleston’s office market. However,…

Bob Jones University launches School of Health Professions

January 31, 2018

  Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the launch of a School of Health Professions, beginning in the fall of 2018. The new school is a strategic step in…

Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification

January 31, 2018

The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…

Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification

January 31, 2018

The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…

Two directors elected to AgFirst Farm Credit Bank board

January 31, 2018

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank has elected two new directors and re-elected two current directors to four-year terms, all of whom will serve on the Board of Directors for the Columbia-based…

Colliers Report: Industrial market is ripe for expansion

January 31, 2018

Research & Forecast Report Q4-2017 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Vacancy is expected to decrease as more business is drawn to Columbia. Conditions are good for providing skilled employees. To…

Dustin Scott Joins Palmetto Tax Advocates

January 31, 2018

Palmetto Tax Advocates announced that Dustin Scott has joined the company as a tax accountant. Scott is an accountant, with undergraduate and master’s degrees in business administration and accounting, and…

2018 Employee Relations Law Certificate – March to December 2018

January 31, 2018

March 8, 2018 – December 13, 2018 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Every Second Thursday    MTC | Northeast Campus | 151 Powell Road, Columbia, SC 29203   At this time last year, businesses faced uncertainty about how the…

Hope For The Warriors promotes Karen Lee to vice president of advancement

January 31, 2018

After just five months with the organization, Karen Lee has been promoted to vice president of advancement of Hope For The Warriors. Celebrating more than 11 years of service, Hope For…

The Brookland Foundation receives grant from Dominion Energy

January 31, 2018

Funding will help homeless adults and families in S.C. The Brookland Foundation, a community-based non-profit serving adults and children in the Columbia area, has received a $10,000 Critical Community Needs…

What Causes Migraine Headaches?

January 31, 2018

By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD   Many people don’t realize how serious migraines can be…until they have one! Migraine headaches, whether occasional or regularly endured as a…

Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as President

January 31, 2018

  The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College.  Dr. Moore came to…

2018 State of the City Address – “The Smarter City”

January 31, 2018

Here is the full speech that Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin’s delivered at Columbia College in the Cottingham Threater.   Good evening, members of City Council, City Manager, neighborhood & business…

Scott and Company announces new accountant

January 31, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC – Scott and Company LLC is pleased to welcome Ting Sun to their professional team. Sun joined the firm in January 2018 and will serve as an associate…

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices awards C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS sales professional eCertified designation

January 31, 2018

Ever on the cutting edge of real estate technology, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jessica Glahn has received Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ distinguished eCertified The Next Generation…

Columbia Office and Industrial Markets finish 2017 with low vacancies and potential increase in investor interest

January 31, 2018

CBRE has released its Q4 2017 MarketView reports on the Columbia office and industrial commercial real estate market. Office The consistent expansion of the Columbia office market has extended its…

Early detection critical to treating glaucoma

January 31, 2018

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind the public of the importance of eye exams Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide.…

Palmetto Health Foundation leaders elected to PRSA boards

January 31, 2018

Palmetto Health Foundation announced Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA and Ashley M. Dusenbury, APR, have been elected to leadership roles with Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Southeast…

S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis sets new record in returning unclaimed property

January 31, 2018

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the Unclaimed Property Program returned nearly $33 million in 2017, bringing the total amount of money returned during his administration to $137 million, more than…

Scott and Company announces new accountant

January 31, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC – Scott and Company LLC is pleased to welcome Ting Sun to their professional team. Sun joined the firm in January 2018 and will serve as an associate…

What Causes Migraine Headaches?

January 31, 2018

By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD   Many people don’t realize how serious migraines can be…until they have one! Migraine headaches, whether occasional or regularly endured as a…

Columbia Office and Industrial Markets finish 2017 with low vacancies and potential increase in investor interest

January 30, 2018

CBRE has released its Q4 2017 MarketView reports on the Columbia office and industrial commercial real estate market. Office The consistent expansion of the Columbia office market has extended its…

S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis sets new record in returning unclaimed property

January 30, 2018

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the Unclaimed Property Program returned nearly $33 million in 2017, bringing the total amount of money returned during his administration to $137 million, more than…

Palmetto Health Foundation leaders elected to PRSA boards

January 30, 2018

Palmetto Health Foundation announced Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA and Ashley M. Dusenbury, APR, have been elected to leadership roles with Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Southeast…

Early detection critical to treating glaucoma

January 30, 2018

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind the public of the importance of eye exams Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide.…

Adams and Reese Columbia partner Kirby D. Shealy, III, named to 2018 Leadership In Law

January 30, 2018

Adams and Reese attorney Kirby D. Shealy, III, was recognized among the leaders in his field as the Columbia office partner was named a 2018 Leadership in Law winner as…

W.G. Sanders invites parents to learn more about new magnet program

January 30, 2018

For parents, it may never be too early to start thinking about their child’s future career.  Parents of Richland One middle school students are invited to attend information sessions to…

Hope for the Warriors promotes Karen Lee to Vice President of Advancement

January 30, 2018

After just five months with the organization, Karen Lee has been promoted to vice president of advancement of Hope For The Warriors. Celebrating more than 11 years of service, Hope For…