A familiar face at Brookland-Cayce High School has been named a new administrator there. Ryan Van Omen has been named an assistant principal at Brookland-Cayce High School. His hiring was…
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) will host a series of community meetings with their new Executive Director/CEO, Maurice Pearl in partnership with the Richland Library during the…
Accomplished Economic Developer Cristina Paredes to head state’s effort to become a leader in advanced energy The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced Cristina Paredes will serve as the…
Imagine the challenge of navigating life without savings or investments. Not long ago, this was a reality for millions of Americans living with disabilities. If they saved more than $2,000,…
The City of Cayce is excited to announce the live music line-up for the 2024 Cayce Fall Fest! The popular live music festival will return to Cayce on October 5, from 12 pm –…
Taskforce will develop action plan to improve outcomes for rural SC mothers and infants The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), an independent, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Elizabeth Riley to Director of Marketing for its Columbia office. “Elizabeth’s promotion recognizes seven years of outstanding contributions to Colliers’ marketing program,”…
Public input to guide strategic plan updates, service model South Carolina Arts Commission is gathering public input this summer to guide strategic plan updates and inform a service model that…
Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), a client and results-focused integrated marketing agency established in 1993, is pleased to announce its recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina…
International Ballet announces Adair Kempf as the new Academy Director for the 2024-2025 Season. The Academy Director is a brand new full time position created by International Ballet leadership to…
NFL Sunday Ticket and Peacock Sports Pass Now Available for Spectrum Business® Bars, Restaurants, Hotels and Other Commercial Venues via EverPass Media Spectrum Business Becomes EverPass’ First Official Channel Partner…
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announces the grant application period for Champions of the Environment is now open. Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers can now apply for grant…
Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance this summer. August is Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Month. A federally funded…
Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Leslie Maley to Vice President of Power Supply and Planning. Maley brings a wealth of experience and dedication…
Get up close to sea turtles in an immersive 4D experience and enjoy special planetarium shows. The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating the 10th anniversary of our “Windows to…
The Leadership Legacy Award is bestowed annually at the Leading Women Dinner to recognize a woman whose career has made a lasting positive impact on their state. This year’s honoree has blazed…
Richland School District Two has named Darci Rush as its new Senior Chief Communications Officer, effective August 1. Rush brings over two decades of broadcast journalism experience and a strong…
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for August 2024. See the full list of August events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
The SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bunnie Ward as the new Director of TransformSC. Bunnie will lead the initiative to engage business…
By Tom Poland Late May, I made one last effort to see the rare rocky shoals spider lilies before they play out. Rain and high water had deviled the…
Multi-agency collaboration will feature living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF development and oyster restoration program The Town of Port Royal, the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA),…
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q2…
On Monday, July 29, Prisma Health opened two new imaging centers, one in the Upstate and one in the Midlands, to provide patients and communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality MRI,…
Courtney Eamon Walsh has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. Court Walsh is a litigator whose practice areas include administrative and regulatory law, construction litigation, and insurance. He…
The City of Columbia has partnered with Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN to rejuvenate a hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant milestone in the region’s clean energy journey. The rejuvenated…
The Mays Park Revitalization project reflects input received through an online survey and a community meeting. The survey, released through Survey Monkey on January 12, 2022, garnered 185 responses. Additionally,…
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Welcomes Two New Fellows The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to announce Alejandro Jaramillo of Furman University and Amanda Lockett of the University of…
GREENVILLE, SC (July 30, 2024) – Greenville Convention Center and Rotary Club of Greenville today announced the partnership of their respective signature events at a joint press conference. The Greenville…
Mashburn Construction announced the recent promotions for six team members across three of their four offices. Calvin Abercrombie has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent. He is based out of the Columbia…
Colliers | South Carolina announced Shanel Matthews has joined its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team as an Assistant Property Manager at 1901 Main in Columbia. Shanel provides vital support…
Navy funding advances intelligent autonomy for maritime vessels, supporting LSU research priorities in coast, defense and energy COLUMBIA, SC – LSU and Integer Technologies announce the Office of Naval Research…
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager. Bablo has been with CAMS since 2018 and has held the role of Customer Experience Manager…
Local Entertainment Announcement, Nonprofit Recognition, $8.03 specials 803 Day is officially five days away! Over 350 have registered to participate in the festivities so far, with registration still open. This…
Proposals Due August 30, 2024 The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2025 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Rox Pollard III and John Gressette assisted in the leasing of a ±2,200-square-foot commercial space to Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands SC. The leased…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Christian English the new principal at Oak Pointe Elementary. English has served as the principal at Seven Oaks Elementary School since 2020.…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special…
The City of Columbia kicked off the Downtown Columbia Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines planning process in February. Since then, MKSK’s team has been listening to Columbians and translating what…
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces enrollment for fall 2024 After School Programs at four City of Columbia park facilities. The programs, which begin on Thursday, Aug. 8, are…
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with farmers…
The South Carolina Animal Care & Control Association (SCACCA) recently welcomed three new board members: Laura Clark of Colleton County Animal Services, Brittany Jones of Lexington County Animal Services, and…
TNC in South Carolina to receive $39 million to sequester carbon in bottomland forests. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced that it will receive $200 million toward nature-based climate solutions, supporting…
Alexandra (Alex) Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earned the Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) from the Family Firm Institute’s Global Education Network (FFI GEN). The Global Education Network is…
BOC Sciences announced its new Scholarship Program aimed at supporting college students pursuing degrees in chemistry-related fields. This prestigious scholarship awards $1,000 annually to help these aspiring chemists achieve their…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights South Carolina’s overall industrial performance sagged as a large wave of deliveries met softer demand, leading…
Dr. Tondaleya Green Jackson, Chief Operating Officer of the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) is being spotlighted in a magazine recognizing the…
Gadget Boy, a new boutique electronic store, is opening its doors at 2822 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at…
The Transitions team is thrilled to announce that Monica Haddock, Vice President of Operations, has been selected as a 2024 Women of Influence honoree. The Women of Influence Awards celebrate…
By Jeff Becraft Sometimes things are not as they appear. The other day I was at a stoplight and I was behind a smaller-sized SUV. It had smoked windows in…
Macon Lovelace, SIOR of Trinity Partners recently completed the sale of a 5.24-acre development site in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The property, located in the Tilghman Estates neighborhood, is unimproved…