Economic development pays off for central South Carolina

September 13, 2017

      Eight of the state’s central region counties are enjoying the fruits of economic development efforts seeking new business and employment – to the tune of investments totaling…

Lexington County schools join ‘dynamic’ pilot program

September 13, 2017

  Each day, millions of people turn to Google for the latest news, weather reports and answers to search questions. This year, four Lexington County School District One schools launched…

Paul Hoefer named to John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court

September 13, 2017

Paul Hoefer, an attorney with Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been elected to the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to fostering excellence…

SCE&G continues power restoration following Tropical Storm Irma

September 12, 2017

Tropical Storm Irma moved through South Carolina on Monday, bringing high winds, rain and leaving 154,000 SCE&G customers without power. Crews immediately began restoration efforts and worked through the night…

Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief

September 12, 2017

Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…

Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief

September 12, 2017

Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…

Festival Passes for upcoming Reedy Reels go on sale this week

September 12, 2017

Film buffs can buy Festival Passes for the third annual Countybank Reedy Reels Film Festival – and the first 50 to purchase can score a free T-shirt at the same…

Colliers Report: Parking Demands on the Rise While Vacancy Remains Low

September 12, 2017

Key Takeaways Columbia, South Carolina’s vacancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District remains low at 16.1%. Four key points are affecting Columbia parking demand: Main Street redevelopment;…

Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates

September 12, 2017

Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…

County of Lexington administrative offices to reopen for business Tuesday

September 12, 2017

County of Lexington administrative offices will be open under normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. All of the following offices will be open: County Libraries Lexington County Recreations and…

City Offices Delayed Opening | Tuesday, September 12, 2017

September 12, 2017

Out of the abundance of caution, City offices will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. City of Columbia offices will not be open until 10:00 am and all non-essential personnel should not report…

USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings

September 12, 2017

Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…

USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings

September 12, 2017

Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…

Top Grossing Movies – September 12

September 12, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103  $123,403,419  $123,403,419 2…

Top Grossing Movies – September 12

September 12, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103  $123,403,419  $123,403,419 2…

Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates

September 12, 2017

Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…

Coldwell Banker Caine names August Circle of Excellence Recipients

September 11, 2017

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

RealtyLink recognized as a 2017 fastest frowing company in South Carolina

September 11, 2017

RealtyLink, Coldwell Banker Caine’s development partner of the luxury neighborhood Augusta Walk neighborhood, has been honored among the fastest growing companies in South Carolina in 2017 by SC 25 Fastest…

Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour to Project Manager

September 11, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC, – Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager. Sean came to Cohn Construction Services after graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor…

Greystone completes latest preservation deal in South Carolina for $77.3 million

September 11, 2017

Greystone Affordable Development, a leading provider of affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and development services, announces the closing of a $77.3 million multifamily housing transaction in South Carolina. Greystone was also…

Greystone completes latest preservation deal in South Carolina for $77.3 million

September 11, 2017

Greystone Affordable Development, a leading provider of affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and development services, announces the closing of a $77.3 million multifamily housing transaction in South Carolina. Greystone was also…

ROI Commercial closes land parcel in Lexington for $430,000

September 11, 2017

ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently closed the land sale transaction at 1068 South Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. The ±1.69 acre site is located near…

Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour to Project Manager

September 11, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC, – Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager. Sean came to Cohn Construction Services after graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor…

Greystone completes latest preservation deal in South Carolina for $77.3 million

September 11, 2017

Greystone Affordable Development, a leading provider of affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and development services, announces the closing of a $77.3 million multifamily housing transaction in South Carolina. Greystone was also…

ROI Commercial closes land parcel in Lexington for $430,000

September 11, 2017

ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently closed the land sale transaction at 1068 South Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. The ±1.69 acre site is located near…

Milbuy named chief of police at Furman University

September 10, 2017

John Milby, who joined the Furman University police department in 2015, has been named chief of police. Milby was promoted to assistant director of police in 2016 and has served…

Richland County offices to close, Hurricane Irma preparation continues

September 8, 2017

Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices as Hurricane Irma begins to make landfall on the east coast of the United States. County officials held a…

Truematter welcomes new information architect to the team

September 8, 2017

Truematter (truematter.com) is proud to welcome Rannah Derrick, junior information architect, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Rannah’s work as a designer for the Office of Student Media at the…

AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma

September 8, 2017

Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…

AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma

September 8, 2017

Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…

Lexington County Franchise Collection Service – Waste Industries Customers Rate Increase

September 8, 2017

Effective October 1, 2017 customers receiving Curbside Solid Waste and Recycling Collection service from Waste Industries (WI) will see an increase in their quarterly service rate.  The current rate of $48.45 will…

Caldwell Commercial Lease at 1014 Bankton Court

September 8, 2017

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord and tenant, in the lease of 8,000 SF at 1014 Bankton Court, Suite 100, Hanahan, SC to…

Turner Padget attorney recipient of SCWLA Emerging Leader Award

September 8, 2017

Turner Padget announces that Kristen N. Nichols is the recipient of the 2017 South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) Emerging Leader Award. The purpose of this award is to provide…

Irmo Elementary teacher named finalist for 2017 National History Teacher of the Year Award

September 8, 2017

Irmo Elementary School first grade teacher Nicole Bishop has been announced as one of 10 finalists for the 2017 National History Teacher of the Year award. The award is presented…

Dominion Energy Carolina Gas prepared to respond to Hurricane Irma

September 8, 2017

Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) is closely tracking the path of Hurricane Irma and preparing to respond to impacts from the storm. Hurricane Irma could cause flooding, high winds, falling…

Dominion Energy Carolina Gas prepared to respond to Hurricane Irma

September 8, 2017

Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) is closely tracking the path of Hurricane Irma and preparing to respond to impacts from the storm. Hurricane Irma could cause flooding, high winds, falling…

Richland County makes preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma

September 8, 2017

Richland County emergency officials and other department personnel are preparing for the potential of damaging winds, heavy rain and the risk of flooding as Hurricane Irma moves closer to the…

The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members

September 8, 2017

The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…

The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members

September 8, 2017

The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…

State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma

September 8, 2017

Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…

State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma

September 8, 2017

Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…

Richland County offices to close, Hurricane Irma preparation continues

September 8, 2017

Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices as Hurricane Irma begins to make landfall on the east coast of the United States. County officials held a…

Truematter welcomes new information architect to the team

September 8, 2017

Truematter (truematter.com) is proud to welcome Rannah Derrick, junior information architect, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Rannah’s work as a designer for the Office of Student Media at the…

Turner Padget attorney recipient of SCWLA Emerging Leader Award

September 8, 2017

Turner Padget announces that Kristen N. Nichols is the recipient of the 2017 South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) Emerging Leader Award. The purpose of this award is to provide…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels

September 7, 2017

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels

September 7, 2017

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…

At Irmo High School, arts magnet provides another ‘source of pride’ for students, staff

September 7, 2017

When Irmo High School launched its international arts magnet program during the 2014-2015 school year, it created a new lens through which teaching and learning occurs at the Lexington-Richland District…

West Columbia Riverwalk open

September 7, 2017

The West Columbia Riverwalk is now open from Moffatt Street to the South end. After the October 2015 flood, portions of the Riverwalk were closed due to damage from the…

Lottery chief touts public gaming for public good

September 7, 2017

Matthew Pollard (center), a member of Capital Rotary’s programs committee, welcomes South Carolina Education Lottery chief operating officer Tony Cooper (left) and assistant controller Brian Ford to the club’s Sept.…

Minor league baseball honors local Rotarian

September 7, 2017

  Capital Rotarian Abby Naas has been named Female Executive of the Year for the South Atlantic League. Naas joined the staff of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team…