Columbia College launches lacrosse program, welcomes accomplished head coaches

January 7, 2025

The college proudly announces the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, set to debut in 2026, and welcomes Tom Kinney and Mallory Bahr to lead the programs In a…

Luck Companies growing quarry operations across South Carolina

January 7, 2025

Combined investment of $450 million will create 70 new jobs FAST FACTS Luck Companies is growing its quarry operations across South Carolina. The combined investment of $450 million will create…

The New Orleans Blues

January 7, 2025

By Tom Poland   New Orleans-bound, Georgia Dawgs Andy and I left Columbia, South Carolina, December 31 at 7:30 a.m. Headed to the Sugar Bowl, our rooms waited at a…

SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding

January 7, 2025

myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles received new grant funding. All…

Maynard Nexsen elevates nine attorneys to Shareholder

January 7, 2025

Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the promotion of nine attorneys to Shareholder, effective January 1, 2025. The Firm’s new shareholders include…

Turner Padget elevates Ben Calhoun to Shareholder

January 7, 2025

Turner Padget announces the elevation of Benjamin E. Calhoun as a shareholder. Calhoun is based in the firm’s Columbia office, where he is a member of the nationally recognized Workplace…

Lucius Bullock joins Smith Robinson law firm as associate

January 7, 2025

Attorney Lucius Bullock has joined SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as an associate, practicing in the areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, general litigation, and tort claims act litigation.…

Burnette wins Toal award from South Carolina Women Lawyers Association

January 7, 2025

Malissa Burnette, a founding partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Jean Hoefer Toal Award. It’s an honor the organization rarely bestows. Burnette…

Tickets for the Greenville Jewish Film Festival next pop-up film event on sale now

January 6, 2025

Tickets are on sale now as the Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s Pop-Up Movie series returns Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m. at the Camelot Cinemas with the Israeli film –…

Colliers South Carolina Student Housing Report: High interest rates, slow enrollment growth moderate student housing market

January 6, 2025

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report 2024 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights South Carolina’s student housing market saw privately owned inventory grow to 36,816 beds even as overall…

M. B. Kahn Construction promotes Bret Estridge to President

January 6, 2025

M. B. Kahn Construction, LLC is delighted to announce the promotion of Bret Estridge, LEED AP, to the position of President as of January 1st, 2025. Previously serving as Executive…

Section of Saluda Riverwalk behind Riverbanks Zoo & Garden closed for construction from January 6 through January 13

January 6, 2025

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will close a portion of the Saluda Riverwalk trail on January 6, 2025 for public safety during heavy construction being undertaken by…

David Feild named CEO of Colliers | South Carolina, continuing a legacy of growth and excellence

January 6, 2025

Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announces that David M. Feild has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Feild, who was named President in 2024, succeeds John W. Folsom,…

South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024

January 6, 2025

Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion  The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…

The United Way of the Midlands seeks volunteers for 2025 Point-in-Time Homelessness Counts

January 6, 2025

The United Way of the Midlands is calling on community members to join the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Counts, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This annual effort…

Historic Columbia announces January 2025 events

January 6, 2025

Historic Columbia announced programming and events for January 2025. See the full list of January events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…

Local literacy nonprofit makes adult education more accessible than ever

January 6, 2025

Each week in Richland, Lexington and Aiken Counties, adults quietly seek help with a skill many take for granted – reading. Some have hidden their struggles for decades before taking…

SCDES launches new Coastal Atlas to provide valuable information about SC’s Coastal Environment

January 6, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) launched a new public resource providing valuable information about South Carolina’s coastal environment. The new South Carolina Coastal…

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club earn prestigious Platinum Award from the Association of Golf Merchandisers

January 6, 2025

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club have earned the prestigious 2025 Platinum Award from the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM), marking another national honor for the…

2025 Riverbanks Park Commission meetings

January 5, 2025

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announces the following monthly meeting: WHAT: Riverbanks Park Commission Meeting WHEN: 12:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted – January 16…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects new Shareholders

January 3, 2025

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Tyler K. Gilliam and Jonathan D. Klett have been elected as Shareholders in the firm, effective January 1, 2025. Tyler Gilliam is a business…

My Everyday Carry

January 3, 2025

A pocketknife story and a knife review of sorts By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I’ve been carrying a pocketknife every single day of my adult life and for much of…

Stroke Survival and Recovery

December 30, 2024

How one man’s recovery process may aid in the healing of others By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For weeks I’ve been considering, debating perhaps, the value of writing a piece…

Eat Well Wednesdays Kick Off at the Clinton Library

December 28, 2024

The Clinton Library is excited to announce the launch of Eat Well Wednesdays, a brand-new Nutritional Food Program beginning on January 8th, 2025. This engaging series, presented in partnership with…

Former Assistant County Attorney Kimberly Wunder joins Pope Flynn

December 27, 2024

Kimberly Wunder, a former in-house local government attorney, has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters. Wunder will focus on providing cities,…

The Director selectee for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources

December 26, 2024

Why Dr. Tom Mullikin is the perfect choice to lead SCDNR into the future By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than two years ago, I wrote a piece, UNASSAILABLE GREATNESS,…

Interim HealthCare recognized as 2024 South Carolina Best in Business winner

December 23, 2024

Interim HealthCare of the Upstate and Midlands has been named a 2024 South Carolina Best in Business award winner. This prestigious honor, presented by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly,…

Local luxury home builder accepted to the prestigious Southern Living Custom Builder Program

December 23, 2024

Blythe Custom Homes is honored to announce that we have been selected for membership in the prestigious Southern Living Custom Builder Program. We gratefully accepted the invitation from Southern Living…

Truist invests in Greenville’s Future with $10,000 gift to Greenville Tech Foundation

December 20, 2024

Truist has strengthened its partnership with Greenville Technical College Foundation by awarding a $10,000 grant from its community development department to enhance the CHI Server Training Lab. The funds will…

Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement

December 20, 2024

Commencement for Greenville Technical College (GTC) graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, December 20. Included were 342 participants: 8 graduated with a bachelor’s degree, 12 military…

Interim HealthCare announces Leadership promotions to strengthen collaboration and community impact

December 20, 2024

Interim HealthCare announced the promotions of Stephanie Collins to Area Vice President (AVP) of Home Health and Jen Collier to Area Vice President (AVP) of Business Development for Home Health…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Gayle Whitlock of FIVE Virtual Program as Educator of the Month

December 20, 2024

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Gayle Whitlock of Lexington Richland School District Five’s FIVE Virtual Program in Chapin as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…

Sheriff Leon Lott again makes Post & Courier’s POWER LIST for Columbia

December 19, 2024

Thirty influential leaders recognized as “movers and shakers” for 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott landed a lofty 3rd PLACE in the Post & Courier’s…

Baseball America honors Fireflies as Best in Class-A

December 19, 2024

Columbia named Bob Freitas Award Winners as top team  Baseball America named the Columbia Fireflies the recipient of the 2024 Class-A Bob Freitas Award. The Bob Freitas Award recognizes clubs…

Play the ball; don’t let the ball play you

December 19, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   They say in baseball, “Play the ball; don’t let the ball play you.” That means on a ground ball, you want to field the ball where…

Mullikin Law Firm and Camden-area VIPs ring bells for the Salvation Army

December 19, 2024

Mullikin Law founding principal says it’s a favorite Christmas tradition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In what has become an annual Christmas tradition for the Camden-based Mullikin Law Firm; Mullikin…

Cohn Construction completes Excel Truck Group’s new location in Rock Hill, South Carolina

December 19, 2024

Cohn Construction has completed the new 80,000 SF facility for Excel Truck Group in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This marks the second design-build collaboration between Cohn Construction and Excel Truck…

SCDOT begins clearing and grubbing phase at Carolina Crossroads

December 19, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun clearing and grubbing activities as part of Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Richland and Lexington counties. This work is…

Colliers Columbia Multifamily Report: Workforce housing demand sparks new wave of construction

December 18, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights As rents and housing prices continue an upward trend, demand for workforce housing is becoming the driving…

GMC expands geotechnical expertise in South Carolina and Georgia

December 18, 2024

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is expanding its geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services in South Carolina and Georgia in more ways than one. Mark Van Aken, PG, will be…

SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $22,200 to support Hurricane Helene disaster relief

December 18, 2024

Families facing hardships from Hurricane Helene are receiving more than $22,000 in relief from SAFE Federal Credit Union ahead of the Christmas season. The credit union’s “SAFE After the Storm”…

USC caps 2024 with approval of new research building; improved academic advising

December 18, 2024

The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees convened for its final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday (Dec. 17), receiving updates on improved academic advising and giving initial approval to…

Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson, L.L.P. welcomes new partner

December 18, 2024

Jeffrey D. Hopkins joins Barnes Alford as the firm’s newest partner effective January 1, 2025 Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson, LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey D. Hopkins has…

Trinity Partners facilitates industrial lease expansions in Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT

December 18, 2024

Trinity Partners has completed the lease expansion of industrial facilities in Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah. Bruce Harper, one of the founding partners of the South Carolina office,…

Betsy Gray receives lifetime achievement award from Chief Justice Kittredge

December 17, 2024

Betsy Gray, a founding member of Robinson Gray law firm, was honored with the Chief Justice’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Legal Profession, known as the Lifetime Achievement Award.…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond certifies South Carolina’s nine electoral votes for Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance

December 17, 2024

Secretary of State Mark Hammond convened the 2024 Electoral College on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Columbia, South Carolina.  The following members of the Electoral College unanimously…

Allendale County SC 250 Committee to host film screenings in January of American Revolutionary War heroes

December 17, 2024

The Allendale SC250 Revolutionary War Committee has been awarded a grant providing for screening events and discussions with audiences of two award-winning docudramas,  All for Liberty, and Echoes of Freedom: Heroes from…

Lexington Medical Center named to U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

December 17, 2024

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Lexington Medical Center as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is…

Together SC celebrates the Graduating Class of the 2024 Carolina Leadership Seminars

December 17, 2024

Together SC announced the graduation of the 2024 cohort of the Carolina Leadership Seminars (CLS), a signature program designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of South Carolina’s nonprofit executive directors.…