CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Brittany Pyles as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, Pyles will support company-wide marketing efforts, including…
By Jeff Becraft Last December, we ran out of stamps. It was late one night and I decided to go to the post office and use their self-service station…
By Tom Poland Maybe I Saved Hers Too Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, ask me to…
By Reba Hull Campbell My summer reading challenge continues with another book about writing. But this one doesn’t include a single tip, hint or rule to make my writing better.…
Midlands Technical College (MTC) recognized some of the college’s outstanding faculty and staff during Fall Convocation Monday, August 17, 2026, at Harbison Theatre. Among the awards presented were six Employee…
Free lecture at noon on Friday, Sept. 4, at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia At first, the Vietnam Memorial in Washington was controversial, especially…
Cohn Construction has completed its fourth design-build project for Patterson Fan Co., expanding the production facility for the Blythewood-based manufacturer. The 14,100 SF expansion was completed while the campus remained…
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed Nicole Kuehner back to the firm as a full-time member of the interior design team. She completed a summer…
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that it has been named Best HOA Management Company in the 2026 Best of Columbia contest, recognizing the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service…
InVestra announced that Stephanie Vokral, South Carolina Lead Advisor, has been appointed to serve on the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Fiscal Year 2027 Board of Trustees. Stephanie’s appointment reflects her…
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Kamya Brooks as Project & Operations Coordinator, where she will support project coordination, internal operations and client service as the agency continues to expand. Brooks…
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Jazlyn Gallishaw as Digital Content Strategist. In this role, Gallishaw will lead digital communications, content development and social media strategy for the agency and its…
The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) has selected the Richland County 911 Center project, delivered by M. B. Kahn Construction, for a 2026 Project Achievement Award in the Government…
58 local individuals selected for 54th class of Chamber’s leadership program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in…
Mashburn Construction announced the addition of several new team members across its Charleston and Myrtle Beach offices, further strengthening the company’s growing coastal presence. Edwin Rivera has been hired as Project…
Global Expedition Leader now hosting South Carolina Public Radio program By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), is now hosting…
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters On view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge,…
Rox Pollard Jr., John Gressette and Rox Pollard III of Colliers | South Carolina represented Barron’s Outfitters in the lease of 5,629 square feet at 2927 Millwood Avenue. Barron’s Outfitters…
Turner Padget announced that Charleston shareholder Richard S. Dukes has been re-elected to serve as a director of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) for the 2026-2027 term…
Experience Columbia SC has appointed Columbia native Rick Lackland as vice president of the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), bringing decades of hospitality sales, destination marketing and leadership experience to…
Trustus Theatre announced the world premiere of LEMONADE: A FRESH PRESSED MUSICAL, a bold and heartfelt new musical from Jesse Corbin about friendship, loss, and self-acceptance. Previews begin August 12,…
Visitors to the Columbia region generated a $3.0 billion economic impact in 2025, spending $1.9 billion throughout the local economy and supporting 23,731 jobs, according to the latest Economic Impact…
New data examining the economic impact of infrastructure investment across South Carolina will be unveiled Tuesday, Aug. 18, at a Columbia luncheon open to the state’s business community. Hosted by…
Funding supports vision rehabilitation services for adults with vision loss in the Tri-County The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) has been awarded a $20,000 grant…
South Carolina Humanities Recognizes Layman Publishing Leader in Company’s 50th Year Richard Layman of Layman Publishing Partners was announced as a recipient of the Governor’s Award in the Humanities at…
Richland School District Two announced the appointment of Melanie Cleare Williams as the new principal of Muller Road Middle School. Williams brings more than 25 years of experience in education,…
2026 South Carolina State of the Nonprofit Sector Report finds nonprofits employ nearly 195,000 South Carolinians, account for 8.1% of statewide employment and generate more than $34 billion in annual…
This summer, six Midlands Technical College (MTC) dual enrollment students from Richland School District Two were selected to be youth apprentices with Prisma Health. These students will be working at…
Company brings upgraded 100% fiber-optic connectivity, creates local jobs, and connects Orangeburg to IQ Fiber’s growing Lowcountry fiber network IQ Fiber, a Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of 100% fiber-optic internet service,…
Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education and community vitality Nonprofit organizations within Dominion Energy’s service areas are invited to apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. Grants…
By Tom Poland Old battlefields seem more like parks. Trying to imagine cannon and cries of the wounded? Difficult, but not always. Farmers’ plows unearthed so many Minié balls…
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a ±22,000 square foot medical/office building located at 4700 Forest Drive in the heart of Forest Acres’ business district. The property was acquired…
A successful University of South Carolina program that prepares future nursing faculty is expanding statewide to help address one of South Carolina’s biggest healthcare workforce challenges. Expanding Nursing Faculty Pipeline…
$80 million investment will create approximately 135 new jobs Prysmian North America announced plans to invest $80 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Lexington County, a project expected to…
By Jeff Becraft I talked about this a few years ago, but tagging onto what was written a little over a week ago about working together and the difference…
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced that Dr. Alexandra Gaudin, MD, FAAP, has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2026 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. This annual honor…
What began as a routine eye examination for a Midlands man ultimately led to a life-saving cancer diagnosis after a South Carolina optometrist identified a small abnormality in the back…
Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2026 Logan Wells is celebrating the launch of The Serve Spot by Fresh Friends, a national online database designed to connect students with volunteer opportunities, as…
The nation’s annual inflation rate eased slightly in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% over the past 12 months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price…
Callison Tighe welcomed Roderick M. “Rick” Todd to the firm and to announce the opening of its new Camden office. Offering clients decades of legal experience, Mr. Todd practices in…
The Columbia Museum of Art presents featured exhibition Body Matters, on view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Organized by the CMA, this exclusive exhibition explores the reciprocal relationship…
Mission Lexington is celebrating a milestone 45 years in the making. On Monday, August 17, the nonprofit will commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the Mission Store, a ministry that has…
The Nickelodeon Theatre is one of 12 screening partners across the South participating in this year’s Southern Circuit Tour, the longest-running independent film circuit in the region. Presented by South…
Meta is expanding its commitment to the communities where it operates with the launch of a new $1 billion fund aimed at supporting schools, first responders, infrastructure and other locally…
Newberry College is inviting elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Newberry County to showcase their creativity through the Strength in Community Mural Competition, a community initiative that will transform…
By Reba Hull Campbell Dog people know exactly how this happens. You pick up a book thinking it will be about dogs, and halfway through you’re smiling (or maybe crying)…
Carl Blackstone, who has led the Columbia Chamber for more than 12 years, announced he will step down as president and CEO to pursue a new professional opportunity. Blackstone has…
As the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) celebrates its 90th year of service, the organization announced that Samuel (Sam) R. Clawson, Jr. has been named…
Morgan Stanley announced that Emily Tarney, a Financial Advisor for The McFadden Group at Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management office in Columbia, recently earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation. The…