Truematter developer and interactive designer to speak at CAT Code Camp

October 12, 2017

Kris Black, front-end designer and developer with user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak to local high school students at Code Camp, put on by the Carolina Alliance for Technology…

3Q17 Columbia Office Market: CBD Most Desired, Tightest on Space

October 12, 2017

The Columbia office market saw a vacancy of 10.8% at the close of the third quarter 2017, increasing slightly from 10.3% at the end of the second quarter 2017. Overall…

Cohn Construction Services welcomes Daniel Powell as Project Manager

October 12, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Daniel Powell, who will join the team as a Project Manager. Within this role, Daniel will be responsible for overseeing the project…

Ziff Properties acquires Taylors Storage – Taylors, SC

October 12, 2017

Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Taylors Storage located in Taylors, SC (Greenville MSA). The property is 43,000-square-feet on 12 acres. The facility and the business were purchased for…

John Noble Golding joins First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager

October 12, 2017

John Noble Golding has joined First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager. His responsibilities include leading a team of commercial bankers and serving the financial needs of commercial clients and…

Reedy Reels single event tickets go on sale Friday

October 12, 2017

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Film fans can start buying individual tickets to the third annual Countybank Reedy Reels Film Festival tomorrow, Friday the 13th. The Reedy Reels Film Festival is the…

Can you imagine a day without water?

October 12, 2017

The staff and board of Renewable Water Resources joins elected officials, water utilities, community leaders and businesses nationwide to participate in the third annual Imagine a Day Without Water, a…

Speculative development announced at Apple Valley Industrial Park

October 12, 2017

  CBRE announced Panattoni Development Company, Inc.’s 373,320-square-foot speculative project at Apple Valley Industrial Park in Duncan, South Carolina. Panattoni recently purchased the 39 acres in Spartanburg County and will…

3Q17 Columbia Office Market: CBD Most Desired, Tightest on Space

October 12, 2017

The Columbia office market saw a vacancy of 10.8% at the close of the third quarter 2017, increasing slightly from 10.3% at the end of the second quarter 2017. Overall…

Capitalizing on rising interest rates in your small business

October 12, 2017

by Kevin R. Draudt   Much of the last few years’ time has been filled with markets’ concern over the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises interest…

Cohn Construction Services welcomes Daniel Powell as Project Manager

October 12, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Daniel Powell, who will join the team as a Project Manager. Within this role, Daniel will be responsible for overseeing the project…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals makes generous donation to LTC

October 12, 2017

The Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation generously donated a laminar flow hood to the Lexington Technology Center’s pharmacology program. This laminar flow hood allows students to learn more, through hands-on experience, about…

Truematter developer and interactive designer to speak at CAT Code Camp

October 12, 2017

Kris Black, front-end designer and developer with user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak to local high school students at Code Camp, put on by the Carolina Alliance for Technology…

Community leaders celebrate grand opening of The Pointe at Blythewood

October 11, 2017

Community leaders – including Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross – joined Prestwick Companies to celebrate the grand opening of The Pointe at Blythewood, northeast of Columbia. Made possible through the…

Coldwell Banker Caine names September Circle of Excellence recipients

October 11, 2017

Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from September through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…

Infinity Marketing gains new partnership with Greenville Tech for digital media

October 11, 2017

Infinity Marketing announced its new client, Greenville Technical College. Greenville Tech has expanded its digital media needs. Infinity is working with the Greenville Tech marketing and communication’s department to support…

‘Mean to Meaningful’ follows life of anger to prosperity

October 11, 2017

They called him “Mean Wile” in school, and all feared him. Edward B. (Ed) Wile liked it that way. As a young man being raised in a poor household by…

Huff Awards recognize American History Scholarship, supports Upstate history literacy

October 11, 2017

Furman University will present two awards that recognize history scholarship and support history literacy in the Upstate. The awards will be presented at the American History Book Club and Forum,…

UofSC play Top Girls explores triumphs, trials of feminism

October 11, 2017

Shown, from left: Cassidy Spencer, Liv Matthews, Amber Coulter, Kimberly Braun, Kelsey Mccloskey, Amelia Bruce, Libby Hawkins   The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the Obie…

An African Experience at the Lourie Center

October 11, 2017

  The Lourie Center, in partnership with Columbia’s Gye Nyame Ensemble, presents “Echoes of the Past, Present, and Future: An African Experience”, on Saturday, November 18, 2017,  6-7:15 pm. Queen T, leader…

Mayor Benjamin joins groundbreaking coalition of 134 mayors to launch 10-Minute Walk to a Park Campaign

October 11, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has joined The Trust for Public Land, National Recreation and Park Association, and Urban Land Institute in launching an historic “10-minute walk” parks advocacy campaign, establishing…

Nexsen Pruet launches Nextra Solutions

October 11, 2017

Nextra Solutions is an end-to-end information management service provider formed by Nexsen Pruet to offer value-based technology solutions for legal challenges. Nextra’s innovative and experienced team works with corporations, government…

Nexsen Pruet launches Nextra Solutions

October 11, 2017

Nextra Solutions is an end-to-end information management service provider formed by Nexsen Pruet to offer value-based technology solutions for legal challenges. Nextra’s innovative and experienced team works with corporations, government…

Halloween Zumbathon® for Meals on Wheels slated for Saturday, Oct. 28

October 11, 2017

Zumba® instructors from across the Midlands are joining with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) to dance in the Halloween Zumbathon, a charity event to benefit ICRC’s Meals on Wheels…

UofSC sport science programs ranked No. 1 nationally

October 11, 2017

The University of South Carolina’s sport science programs are ranked No. 1 in the United States for the second year in a row, and No. 4 in the world by…

SCRA announces new Client Companies

October 11, 2017

SC Launch Program Welcomes Seven New Client Companies .  SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support…

SCRA announces new Client Companies

October 11, 2017

SC Launch Program Welcomes Seven New Client Companies .  SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support…

Team Big Fish joins expanding ERA Wilder Realty Midtown office

October 11, 2017

ERA Wilder Realty Midtown recently announced the addition of Linda Fischer, Samantha Crider, and Justin Crider to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Orangeburg area.…

Lou Kennedy and Erin McCaskill named co-chairs of the Midlands Heart Ball

October 11, 2017

The pair will lead local efforts to raise half a million dollars for the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is proud to announce Lou Kennedy, President and CEO…

Van Hauser selected as the recipient of the 2017 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award

October 11, 2017

Celebrating its 25th year of serving children who are in need and without resources, Healthy Learners announced Van Hauser as the recipient of the 2017 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award.  The Healthy Learners Champion…

Van Hauser selected as the recipient of the 2017 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award

October 11, 2017

Celebrating its 25th year of serving children who are in need and without resources, Healthy Learners announced Van Hauser as the recipient of the 2017 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award.  The Healthy Learners Champion…

Amy Tinsley named Executive Director of the South Carolina Automotive Council

October 11, 2017

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Amy Tinsley has assumed the role of Executive Director of the South Carolina Automotive Council (SCAC). Previous Executive Director, Catherine Hayes, resigned…

Amy Tinsley named Executive Director of the South Carolina Automotive Council

October 11, 2017

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Amy Tinsley has assumed the role of Executive Director of the South Carolina Automotive Council (SCAC). Previous Executive Director, Catherine Hayes, resigned…

Richland Two principal among nation’s best K-8 principals

October 11, 2017

Catawba Trail Elementary School Principal Denise Barth is among the best principals in the country. She was selected as a 2017 National Distinguished Principal. Barth will join elementary and middle-level…

Growing Membership Key to Rotary’s Success

October 11, 2017

Adding quality members is the key to success for Rotary clubs, and Columbia’s Capital Rotary must continue to apply that formula, according to past president David Boucher. Boucher, now serving…

Tri-county region sees declines in key reading, math test results

October 11, 2017

Newly released year-end test results for the tri-county region show year-over-year declines in reading proficiency for third and eighth grade, both pivotal years in a child’s academic career. Third grade…

Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Inc. expanding in Barnwell County

October 11, 2017

Fiberglass Product Manufacturer Creating 12 Jobs Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) equipment, will expand its existing operations in Blackville, S.C. To accommodate…

Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Inc. expanding in Barnwell County

October 11, 2017

Fiberglass Product Manufacturer Creating 12 Jobs Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) equipment, will expand its existing operations in Blackville, S.C. To accommodate…

David Humphreys named 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry

October 11, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce David Humphreys has been selected for the Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry. David was selected by his peers as…

Five construction crews currently active in the BullStreet District

October 11, 2017

In downtown Columbia, S.C., five construction crews are active across the BullStreet District, known as the largest urban redevelopment project east of the Mississippi River. Workers on site are moving…

Diversey locating corporate headquarters in York County 

October 11, 2017

YORK COUNTY, SC – Diversey, a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions, announced that it is locating its corporate headquarters in York County, South Carolina. The development is…

Diversey locating corporate headquarters in York County 

October 11, 2017

YORK COUNTY, SC – Diversey, a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions, announced that it is locating its corporate headquarters in York County, South Carolina. The development is…

SC Chamber of Commerce signs letter urging Trump administration to modernize NAFTA

October 11, 2017

NAFTA Crucial to South Carolina Jobs The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Tuesday joined more than 300 state and local business associations from across all 50 states in expressing its support for…

SC Chamber of Commerce signs letter urging Trump administration to modernize NAFTA

October 11, 2017

NAFTA Crucial to South Carolina Jobs The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Tuesday joined more than 300 state and local business associations from across all 50 states in expressing its support for…

Andrew Wilson joins South Risk Management team

October 11, 2017

Recent Citadel graduate Andrew Wilson has joined the team at South Risk Management, LLC. Andrew started with the company Sept. 5 as an employee benefits account executive. He consults with…

Liz Crum appointed to seat in South Carolina Bar’s House of Delegates

October 11, 2017

McNair announced shareholder Liz Crum has been appointed by the South Carolina Bar’s Board of Governors to a seat in the 5th Circuit of the House of Delegates. She will…

Andrew Wilson joins South Risk Management team

October 11, 2017

Recent Citadel graduate Andrew Wilson has joined the team at South Risk Management, LLC. Andrew started with the company Sept. 5 as an employee benefits account executive. He consults with…

Five construction crews currently active in the BullStreet District

October 11, 2017

In downtown Columbia, S.C., five construction crews are active across the BullStreet District, known as the largest urban redevelopment project east of the Mississippi River. Workers on site are moving…

Growing Membership Key to Rotary’s Success

October 11, 2017

Adding quality members is the key to success for Rotary clubs, and Columbia’s Capital Rotary must continue to apply that formula, according to past president David Boucher. Boucher, now serving…

Liz Crum appointed to seat in South Carolina Bar’s House of Delegates

October 11, 2017

McNair announced shareholder Liz Crum has been appointed by the South Carolina Bar’s Board of Governors to a seat in the 5th Circuit of the House of Delegates. She will…