July 28, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of short videos which have run exclusively on MIDLANDSBIZ, LOWCOUNTRYBIZ, AND UPSTATEBIZ throughout the month of July, South Carolina leaders have briefly…
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Hill Construction Company is excited to announce the opening of its newest office in the charming city of Beaufort, South Carolina. This strategic expansion represents a significant milestone in our…
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By Tom Poland I grew up in a large hardwood forest in Georgia, and I rambled in woods every chance I got. I saw deer, wild turkey, ducks, and…
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The South Carolina State Fair announced that its general manager, Nancy Smith, has been awarded the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators…
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Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the second quarter of 2023. Sales Transactions • Rob Lapin and Robbie Cook represented the buyer in the…
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Weston, Inc. announces that DSV has leased 1030 Metso Way, a 244,945-square-foot industrial building situated on 40 acres in Northeast Columbia. This expansion represents the fifth warehouse facility operated by…
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The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2024 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a project that can create a…
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Shop Thousands of Books and Rare Finds While Supporting Your Local Library The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is preparing to host the 2023 Summer Book Sale. The Richland Library…
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Ryan McCue, ALC of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 20-acre parcel in Prosperity, SC, with community access to Lake Murray. Colliers represented the seller, Edgewater Shores…
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Trustus Theatre, the home for relevant, innovative, and inclusive theatrical works in Columbia, South Carolina, is excited to present Down in the Holler as the finale to their 38th Season.…
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Cartoonist Robert Ariail has been honored with a national award for best cartoon by the Association of Alternative News Media (AAN). Ariail’s “Lowcountry” panel stood out among the competition, impressing…
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Students at 25 schools and centers in Richland School District Two will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2023-2024 school year and families will not have to fill…
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By Jeff Becraft I’m up at my dad’s right now. And part of the reason is that we need to have some really huge trees taken down. We’re talking…
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Research by Junior Achievement Shows 60% of Teens Consider the Use of AI to Do Their Schoolwork for Them as “Cheating” A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement…
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Senior Resources announces that The Leon Levine Foundation has awarded $45,000 in grant funding to provide nutritional support and resources that will enable seniors to age with dignity and remain…
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When Masa Mexican Street Food opens this fall as part of the 5th & Sloan Development on Rosewood Drive, it will be the fifth restaurant redevelopment project in Columbia by…
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This fall, Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be offering seven free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. These seminars will…
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Linked by the 2.5-mile Ravenel Bridge spanning the South Carolina Lowcountry’s historic Cooper River is the City of Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant from which their respective mayors…
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The USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Lab Network has reached a significant milestone. To date, the eight established iCarolina Learning Labs have served over 10,000 visitors across South Carolina. The…
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Addison Homes, a local home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, ultra energy efficiency, and the use of…
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Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education for a child. Imagine that you have been saving for your child’s college education since she was a…
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Cyberwoven, a leading brand, web, and marketing agency located in the heart of South Carolina, sat down with the firm’s Director of Strategy, Dan Hoover, to discuss the evolving higher…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate attorney with Robinson Gray law firm, has been recognized as a member of the 2023 class of Lawyers Weekly Media Icons and Phenoms. She is being…
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Strategic Development Group was proud to sponsor a trip for South Caroline educators to the South Carolina Ports Authority on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The trip was hosted by the…
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Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023. “I am proud of our…
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Greenville, South Carolina, July 25, 2023 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June…
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Toys will be presented to children by RCSD deputies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was the recipient of more than 30 stuffed animals, a…
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Jump-Start Back-to-School event offers school supplies, backpacks, and more Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its second Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the summer, featuring back-to-school information, children’s activities,…
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Affordable, high-quality childcare centers are in high demand in South Carolina. With the Newberry YMCA planning to build a new center in the next year, Newberry College teacher education students…
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Recruiting Solutions, a leading recruitment firm and staffing agency, announced the relocation of its Florence office to 217 Dozier Blvd, Suite 202, Florence, SC. The recently completed space marks Recruiting…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announced it has received a $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies. This gift will support scholarships for students across the…
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The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kara Tiffany has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Kara has dedicated thirty years of…
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First female mayor seeks next term in office Cayce Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election to the office of Mayor in the upcoming November 7, 2023 election.…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chase Green has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Chase, a proud South Carolinian and founder of the…
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Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia, S.C. region — proudly announces the official grand opening of its new and expanded office located…
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Congratulations to the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for being voted the Best Community Center for the 2023 Best of Columbia contest. Charles R. Drew Wellness center offers several amenities…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is pleased to announce the completion of its interactive and immersive educational website Reconstruction 360. Work on Reconstruction 360 began in 2019 to complement the PBS…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce its nomination for five prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. Winners of the…
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Marketing Minute Amanda Loveday, NP Strategy This insightful Marketing Minute explores the transformative impact of the pandemic on the public relations industry, highlighting six innovative ways PR professionals are…
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New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization, announced it has received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to support its program that provides free and low-cost birth…
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With nine days remaining, the SC7 Expedition is setting a measurable record far beyond previous years’ indeterminate numbers CHARLESTON, S.C. – SC7 officials say this year’s trek from the mountains…
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Commanding oak stands as a tangible testament to Sheriff Leon Lott’s 26 years in office so far By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the Spring of 1997, Richland County Sheriff…
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The Lakelands Young Republicans are excited to announce a significant initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and informed decision-making within the Laurens District 55 community. We take immense pride in…
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MUSC’s Director of Health Promotion and Assistant Professor of Graduate Studies in the College of Health Professions talks from the trail July 19, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of…
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On National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Carolina Handling will launch an online auction to raise funds for two veteran organizations, Folds of Honor and Upstate Warrior Solution,…
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The Original Six (O6) Foundation, a nonprofit that provides afterschool and literacy programs for vulnerable students in rural and underserved areas of South Carolina, has named Cameron Gentry program coordinator.…
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By Jeff Becraft “Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have to be more stupid.” This was a statement made to me by a friend when I had asked…
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By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve long been a collector of travel guides. There’s a stack on my bookshelf of books about Spain, Mexico, Italy, Thailand, France, England, Scotland, Israel…
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Weston, Inc. announces that Lanter Delivery Systems has leased a ±29,230-square-foot cross-dock building located at 6011 Shakespeare Road in Columbia. Lanter Delivery Systems arranges transportation and courier services to the…
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