Inland Port Greer expansion progressing to meet market demands

December 17, 2024

South Carolina Ports is enhancing its intermodal connections in South Carolina with the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. SC Ports is…

Hood Construction welcomes new Project Managers

December 17, 2024

Hood Construction is eager to welcome two new additions to our Project Management team: Chris Sinclair & Matt Wolfe. Chris Sinclair has taken the position of Project Manager with Matt…

Michael Gula to step down as CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport after a decade of service

December 17, 2024

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announces that Michael Gula has formally stepped down as President/CEO, effective December 13, 2024. His decision to resign was made amicably in coordination with the airport’s…

Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge over $93,000 to United Way

December 17, 2024

    Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a campaign to raise funds for local United Ways and to volunteer with Home Works of America Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC…

Clemson Architecture students win awards from the Society of American Registered Architects

December 17, 2024

Six Clemson University Master of Architecture (M.Arch) students have been named among the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) 2024 Student National Design Awards winners. The award winners were announced in New…

Boeing commits to expand Charleston County operations

December 16, 2024

Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced it plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new…

Five Points Association celebrates a year of success and announces FPA Award winners

December 16, 2024

The Five Points Association (FPA) is proud to celebrate another year of remarkable achievements and community impact. At the Five Points Annual Meeting on December 12 at Boyd Innovation Center…

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital brings neurological care to Sumter community

December 16, 2024

The Sumter community now has access to specialized neurological care with the establishment of Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital’s first in-house neurology department. The expansion will offer local inpatient and outpatient…

WGU offers $2,500 New Year Scholarships to new students

December 16, 2024

According to YouGov.com, about 34% U.S. adult citizens made at least one New Year’s resolution at the start of 2024. For those resolving to jump start their education in 2025, nonprofit online Western…

Chapin Commercial Construction completes state-of-the-art facility for Aquarius Spa and Salon in Chapin

December 16, 2024

Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of the new Aquarius Spa and Salon at 113 Virginia St. in Chapin, South Carolina. Owners Marie and Joe Keeton, the wife-and-husband duo that…

University of South Carolina releases economic forecast for 2025

December 16, 2024

The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, released the 2025 economic forecast at the 44th annual Economic Outlook…

WGU offers $2,500 New Year Scholarships to New Students

December 16, 2024

According to YouGov.com, about 34% U.S. adult citizens made at least one New Year’s resolution at the start of 2024. For those resolving to jump start their education in 2025, nonprofit online Western…

Drew Clawson of Kinard Consulting to join Maynard Nexsen Government Solutions Team

December 16, 2024

Drew Clawson of Kinard Consulting will join the Government Solutions Team at Maynard Nexsen on December 30. Drew joined Kinard Consulting, LLC in 2016. Since taking over the firm in…

Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: Supply limitations driving tenant competition

December 16, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina’s retail market continues to tighten as population growth and high construction costs combine to…

SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award

December 16, 2024

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…

Credit One Charleston Open named Tournament of the Year

December 16, 2024

 The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and the official clay season kickoff on the Hologic WTA Tour, has been named ‘WTA 500 Tournament of the Year’…

S.C. Leaders graduate from economic development training program

December 16, 2024

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…

South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council announces Lexington attorney Gary Jack Duncan recipient of prestigious service award

December 13, 2024

The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council has recognized attorney Jack Duncan with the Mullis Award of Excellence. This distinguished honor celebrates outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to…

Flying Biscuit Café offers Gingerbread Pancakes, OMGrits Bowls for the holiday

December 13, 2024

From now through the end of December, the Flying Biscuit Cafe is serving up holiday cheer with two special menu items: Gingerbread Pancakes and OMGrits Bowls. Flying Biscuit’s homemade Gingerbread Pancakes are a must-try – topped with…

S.C. Leaders graduate from Economic Development Training Program

December 13, 2024

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…

Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park

December 12, 2024

Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…

Columbia College joins Global ‘Partners in Peace’ initiative with NCHC and Nobel Peace Center

December 12, 2024

Columbia College is honored to join the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative launched by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in partnership with the Nobel Peace Center. This…

Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center hosts Be the Light: A Celebration of Community for the Holidays

December 12, 2024

On Saturday, December 21 from noon to 4:00 PM, the Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center is hosting a FREE holiday celebration for everyone with giveaways, holiday treats, children’s…

River Bluff High School recognized for outstanding work-based learning opportunities

December 12, 2024

River Bluff High School (RBHS) announced that Career Specialists Susan Bennett and Carole Farrar have been recognized for achieving the highest reported work-based learning experiences at the high school level in South Carolina for the…

ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County

December 12, 2024

Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…

Two Richland Two principals earn top recognition

December 12, 2024

Richland School District Two announced that Teresa Mingo, principal of Longleaf Middle School, and Matt Sherman, principal of Blythewood High School, have been named the 2025 Middle Level Principal of…

Historic Palmetto Candy and Tobacco Building undergoing renovation

December 12, 2024

Beam & Hinge Relocating to Iconic Space in Columbia’s Vista District The Palmetto Candy & Tobacco Building, an iconic landmark in Columbia’s Vista District, is undergoing a comprehensive historic rehabilitation.…

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $25,000 Power:Ed grant to sustain its career exploration program for SC students

December 12, 2024

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the…

Turner Padget welcomes seasoned litigator Rob Peele

December 12, 2024

Turner Padget announces the addition of Robert McNair Peele, III, as a shareholder in the firm’s Columbia office. Peele is an experienced litigator who defends businesses and professionals in civil…

Clyburn statement on President Biden providing clemency and pardons for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes

December 12, 2024

Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on President Joe Biden providing clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals on home confinement and pardons for 39 individuals convicted of non-violent…

LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding Kershaw County operations

December 12, 2024

LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced it is expanding its operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $16 million investment will create 32 new…

ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County

December 12, 2024

Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…

Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park

December 12, 2024

Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…

The Price of Going Higher: A Tale of Ladders, Effort, and Perspective

December 12, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   I used to own just one ladder. It’s an aluminum extension ladder and it lives in our garage. It doesn’t just hang on a wall… it’s…

Leonard’s Losers

December 11, 2024

By Tom Poland   The show claimed to raise your pigskin IQ. To get my weekly prescription of smart pills, I’d tune in the crackling, AM station to hear what…

Richland One Board approves new state-required policy on student use of personal electronic devices at school

December 11, 2024

Starting January 1, 2025, Richland One students and their peers in other school districts across the state will not be able to use their cell phones or other personal electronic…

Harold K. Johnson named principal of Pontiac Elementary School

December 11, 2024

Richland School District Two announced Harold K. Johnson as the new principal of Pontiac Elementary School, effective January 1, 2025. With a proven track record of educational leadership, innovation, and…

Start Planning Now: Top Tips to Prepare for the 2025 Tax Season and Protect Against Fraud

December 11, 2024

With the new year just three weeks away, start planning now for the 2025 tax season! Getting organized before tax season begins can save you time and money when you’re…

Boyer Construction welcomes Lindsey Yarborough to management team

December 11, 2024

Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced the addition of Lindsey Yarborough as Director of Marketing and Business Development. Lindsey brings more than 11 years of marketing and business development experience related…

Colliers | South Carolina welcomes Barbie Gogan as Real Estate Document Coordinator in Columbia

December 11, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce Barbie Gogan has joined its team as the Real Estate Document Coordinator in the firm’s Columbia office. In her role, Gogan will…

Adam Neil Bolsters Parker Poe’s litigation services in Columbia

December 11, 2024

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that Adam Neil has joined the firm’s Columbia office as counsel. Adam has more than 20 years of experience trying cases and handling…

Two Richland School District Two principals earn top recognition

December 11, 2024

Richland School District Two announced that Teresa Mingo, principal of Longleaf Middle School, and Matt Sherman, principal of Blythewood High School, have been named the 2025 Middle Level Principal of…

Michal Kalwajtys promoted to Of Counsel with Baker, Ravenel & Bender

December 11, 2024

Attorney Michal Kalwajtys has been promoted to Of Counsel with Baker, Ravenel & Bender law firm, effective Dec. 1. Kalwajtys has served in the capacity of associate since joining the…

DeWees Real Estate Group represents Que! Bueno Mexican Bar and Grill in new restaurant lease

December 11, 2024

DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm, announced the lease of 1467 Sumter Street in Columbia, SC. Broker in Charge, Sam DeWees, exclusively represented the tenant, Que!…

Light Up NOMA & Cookie Crawl returns this Sat

December 11, 2024

NOMA’s Annual Holiday Event In Its 5th Year With Expanded Offerings! NOMA Business Association and Peak Drift Brewing Company are proud to present the 5th Annual Light Up NOMA & Cookie Crawl–sponsored…

Denmark Technical College welcomes back record-breaking coach Javon Gilliard to lead women’s basketball program

December 11, 2024

Denmark Technical College had announced the return of Javon Gilliard as the head coach of the women’s basketball team. A celebrated figure in Denmark Technical College’s athletic history, Coach Gilliard…

Conservation District announces mini-grants for environmental learners

December 11, 2024

Students at four Richland County schools will receive funding assistance for hands-on conservation projects and environmental education initiatives this school year, thanks to financial support from the Richland Soil and…

Owen certified as a Family Court Mediator

December 11, 2024

Morton & Gettys partner Elizabeth Smith Owen has earned certification as a Family Court Mediator from the South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. An experienced family law attorney…

SIOS Protection Suite for Linux achieves SAP recertification for Integration with SAP S/4HANA

December 11, 2024

Underscores SIOS’ continued leadership and expertise in high availability and disaster recovery for critical SAP environments SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR)…

The National Professional Fishing League cancels Day 1 at Lake Murray

December 11, 2024

Tournament will Begin Tomorrow, December 12 The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) has canceled Day 1 at the final stop of the 2024 NPFL season on Lake Murray out of Newberry, South…