Adair Floyd joins Colliers | South Carolina as Marketing Communications Specialist

July 28, 2026

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Adair Floyd has joined the company as the Marketing Communications Specialist. In this role, Floyd will manage internal and external communications for Colliers |…

Colliers announces the promotion of Gina Toney and Jordan White

July 27, 2026

Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion Gina Toney and Jordan White in the Real Estate Management Services division (REMS) of the firm. As Assistant Director of Real Estate Management…

Colliers Report: Columbia Industrial Market Q2 2026

July 27, 2026

Manufacturing growth drives demand as aging inventory challenges the market. Market Highlights Columbia’s industrial market remains challenged by a shortage of high-quality space, while manufacturing investment has held steady as…

South Carolina secures “first-in-the-nation” spot for 2028 Democratic Primary

July 27, 2026

In a major political victory for the Palmetto State, South Carolina has been officially chosen to host the first-in-the-nation primary for the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nomination calendar. The decision…

Olde English District Tourism Commission named 2026 Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Partner of the Year

July 27, 2026

The Olde English District Tourism Commission (OED) is honored to announce that it was named the 2026 Fairfield County Tourism Partner of the Year during the Fairfield County Chamber of…

Mashburn Construction begins restoration of historic Bamberg County Courthouse

July 27, 2026

Mashburn Construction announces its partnership with Bamberg County and Craig Gaulden Davis | PBK on the restoration and renovation of the Historic Bamberg County Courthouse, an investment that will preserve one of the…

Wyche attorney and former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn elected to the American Law Institute

July 27, 2026

Wyche announced that Justice Kaye Hearn has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI). Membership in the ALI is a singular professional distinction reserved for leading judges, lawyers, and legal…

Leadership South Carolina announces Core Program Class of 2027

July 27, 2026

Leadership South Carolina announced the members selected for its Core Program Class of 2027, a distinguished group of business, government, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and community leaders from across the state.…

Colliers | South Carolina announces property management team additions in Columbia office

July 27, 2026

Colliers | South Carolina announced four new hires for its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) department in Columbia. Kimberly Klosterman has rejoined Colliers as a Property Manager, where she oversees…

Addam’s Gamecock Gear to open new store Saturday August 1

July 27, 2026

The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the ribbon-cutting and grand opening for its newest business, Addam’s Gamecock Gear, on Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place…

NAI Columbia facilitates the $825,000 sale of multiple Irmo office buildings

July 27, 2026

NAI Columbia announced that Will DuPree, Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Hope Andrews successfully represented the seller in a multi-property deal just off Lake Murray Boulevard in the Town of Irmo,…

A Phoenix on the Tide

July 26, 2026

Cheyenne Twilley and the Future of South Carolina’s Coast By SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin Long before dawn spills across the salt marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, the tide is…

Cohn Construction completes new production facility for WiJo Pouches North America

July 25, 2026

Cohn Construction has completed a new 30,000 SF facility for WiJo Pouches North America, Inc., establishing the company’s first production facility in North America. The space includes 13,000 SF of…

South Carolina 7: Rediscovering Home

July 25, 2026

The Palmetto State’s natural heritage and cultural legacy are inseparable By SCDNR Director Thomas S. Mullikin Around the world, nations strive to protect their natural resources through laws, regulations, and…

South Carolina Bar Foundation awards $7.1 million in grants for fiscal year 2027

July 24, 2026

The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants to 50 law-related nonprofit organizations and programs totaling more than $7.1 million for Fiscal Year 2027, marking the largest allocation in the…

Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 15th-annual Guardians of the Night

July 24, 2026

5K road race moved from July to late September By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year – always aimed at raising support…

Colliers leases office building in Cayce to Prosirvity Logistics

July 23, 2026

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented the landlords, Tim Jur and Sarah Jur, in leasing an approximately 5,670-square-foot office building at 1105 State Street to…

Melrose Market celebrated grand opening with ribbon cutting in Melrose Heights

July 23, 2026

Columbia’s newest neighborhood gathering place officially opened its doors as Melrose Market celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 22, alongside Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, community…

United Way of the Midlands receives $100,000 grant from First Citizens Bank

July 23, 2026

First Citizens Bank awarded United Way of the Midlands $100,000 to increase multi-generational economic stability and mobility through its Young Men United initiative and Whole Family Strategy. This latest grant…

Lexington County-based ElectroWire Medical receives FDA clearance for LightningWire™

July 23, 2026

ElectroWire Medical has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its LightningWire™ Transseptal Puncture System, marking another milestone for the Lexington County-based medical device company as it…

The way things work

July 23, 2026

By Jeff Becraft   There was no Friday email last Friday because the two NC grandkids came into town. If there’s no Friday email, it usually means I’m out of…

First Community Corporation announces leadership transition

July 22, 2026

First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, announced planned changes to the bank’s executive leadership team and discussed the results of operations and the company’s activities…

Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six additional leaders to Board of Trustees

July 22, 2026

Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six new members to its Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2027. Representing education, business, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy, these respected community leaders will help…

Dirty Laundry

July 22, 2026

By Tom Poland   A Personal History My first time home from college I took a bag of dirty laundry to Mom. She tossed it out the door. “You’re education…

Empowered To Win Global Golf Tournament unites local leaders to empower youth and build tomorrow’s workforce

July 22, 2026

Building winning leaders: Statewide golf tournament aims to expand career readiness, character development, and educational opportunities for students. Empowered To Win Global invites the community to step onto the green…

Prisma Health donates $7,500 to Midlands Technical College Foundation to support Maverick Market

July 22, 2026

Prisma Health presented the Midlands Technical College Foundation with a $7,500 donation to benefit the college’s Maverick Market, a free on-campus resource that provides food items and other essentials to…

S.C. Arts Commission announces eight FY27 fellows, setting record

July 22, 2026

Dedication, ability earn eight #SCArtists $10,000 grants The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a record number of South Carolina artists representing five artistic disciplines as recipients of…

Butterfly release will honor and remember those impacted by ovarian cancer

July 22, 2026

The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold its annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 17, 2026 at the SC State House to raise awareness of this…

James Smith to talk about Patriots Point, and about his grandfather’s heroism – Aug. 7

July 22, 2026

On 16 April 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, USS Laffey – a Sumner-class destroyer – was attacked by a record total of 22 kamikazes. She shot down nine of…

Saluda native, Nick Riley, named managing partner of Moore Bradley Myers’ Saluda office

July 22, 2026

Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) has named Saluda native Nick Riley Managing Partner of the firm’s Saluda office. Having spent his entire childhood and early adult life in Saluda, Riley’s appointment…

Jake Moore, Sr. named SC Icon Honoree

July 22, 2026

Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) founding eenior partner, S. Jahue “Jake” Moore, Sr., has been named one of the 2026 Icon Honors recipients. Icon Honors recognizes South Carolina business leaders for…

Blink Book Review: Kathryn Stockett’s “The Calamity Club”

July 22, 2026

By Reba Hull Campbell It’s hard to know where to start with what I loved most about “The Calamity Club.” I’m finally becoming a historical fiction fan. Books like “The…

Red Rock Developments announces third speculative industrial facility at Sandy Run Industrial Park

July 21, 2026

New 519,792-square-foot Class A facility builds on proven leasing and investment success in one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing industrial corridors Red Rock Developments today announced the development of Spec Building…

The Therapy Place purchases six acres to expand services for children with special needs

July 21, 2026

The Therapy Place has purchased a six-acre property in northeast Columbia, marking a significant milestone in the nonprofit’s mission to ensure every child with special needs has the opportunity to…

SC Philharmonic announces new Director of Marketing

July 21, 2026

Drew Baron joined the South Carolina Philharmonic effective July 13, 2026 The South Carolina Philharmonic announces the appointment of Drew Baron as its new Director of Marketing. Baron joins the…

South Carolina entrepreneur centers form new statewide support organization

July 21, 2026

A reciprocal access agreement between four South Carolina entrepreneur support organizations (ESO Network) will provide seamless access to each organization’s coworking space and conference rooms for their founders and startup…

Anchor Impact Fund opens second grant cycle to support families and communities across the Midlands

July 20, 2026

Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a comprehensive wealth management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, is now accepting applications for the second grant cycle of the Anchor Impact Fund, a charitable…

South Carolina educators gain real-world manufacturing insights through Michelin plant tour

July 20, 2026

  The South Carolina Council on Economic Education (SC Economics) recently provided a unique professional learning experience for South Carolina educators through an exclusive tour of Michelin’s US7 manufacturing facility…

Sixty-nine bankers graduate after intensive three-year program at South Carolina Bankers School

July 20, 2026

Sixty-Nine Bankers Graduate After Intensive Three-Year Program The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of…

SCDNR in partnership with SC7 to host inclusive Multisensory Nature Experience at Caw Caw Interpretive Center

July 20, 2026

Event will connect visually impaired persons (or those with other accessibility needs) to the outdoors RAVENEL, SC – The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) in partnership with both the…

ABVI enhances Midlands and Upstate locations to include dedicated client space

July 20, 2026

Expanding capacity to empower more adults with vision loss across South Carolina The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) announced a new physical location for its…

NAMI South Carolina announces 2026 State Mental Health Conference

July 20, 2026

NAMI South Carolina announced its 2026 State Mental Health Conference, taking place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation…

Trinity Partners completes sale of 72,000sf office building in West Columbia, SC

July 20, 2026

Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of 3245 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia, South Carolina. The property, a 72,140 square foot office building situated on 6.26 acres, was acquired…

Military Hall of Famer hits “monster bench press” numbers at age 67

July 19, 2026

Marine Infantry leader and stroke survivor bench-presses 315 lbs. after hitting near record numbers in age-category in previous sets By Christopher David Carter Sixty-seven-year old stroke survivor and formerly deployed…

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union expands beyond state lines for the first time in its 90-year history

July 17, 2026

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union will begin serving customers at four East Georgia branches in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah on Monday, Aug. 3, following the anticipated Aug. 1 closing…

Entrepreneur Minute – Karen Yip, Yip Premier Real Estate

July 16, 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…

Be ready for the little moments

July 16, 2026

By Jeff Becraft   Life is made up of moments. The thing is, there are many moments you really can’t orchestrate. As Aslan says to Lucy in the movie Prince Caspian (and…

Carolina Charcuterie Company named Business of the Quarter

July 16, 2026

The Town of Irmo announce Carolina Charcuterie Company as the newest Business of the Quarter. Located in the heart of Irmo, SC at 7971 N. Woodrow Street, Suite 2, this…

Irmo Police address questions following expansion of Flock Safety camera network

July 16, 2026

The Town of Irmo and the Irmo Police Department are responding to questions and misinformation following the recent announcement that the town will expand its Flock Safety camera network from…