Quackenbush Architects + Planners received a 2022 American Institute of Architects South Carolina Merit Award in New Construction for its design of the Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition and Renovation…
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County aims to ensure all relief applications get appropriate consideration Because of overwhelming demand for a program that provides relief to businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic, Richland County…
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Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Carew J. Alvarez to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Ashley A. Milan to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office, and Associate Lindsey M. Behnke…
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Students in Richland School District Two are learning valuable leadership and service skills through charitable giving during the holidays. Each year students at all five of the district’s high schools,…
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Veritable who’s who of Camden and Kershaw County ring bells for Salvation Army’s kettle campaign By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – Less than two days after returning from…
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Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Columbia-based John Kelchner and Ryan Judd have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Kelchner and Judd are both…
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United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in reading to elementary-age students to support its Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2022-2023 school year. MRC is a…
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Aflac has awarded $378,000 in grants to 48 local nonprofit organizations in its Spring and Fall 2022 grant cycles. Awarded grantees are working on projects that support health & well-being…
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By W. Thomas Smith Jr. This is not a story of “I told you so.” Rather, it is a stirring – or so I think – tale of a man’s…
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By Tom Poland One word. That’s all it takes, and the brain’s mystifying chemistry swirls past and present into an amalgam we call life. Phases pass before us in…
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The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has been named the WTA 500 tournament of the year. The recognition comes from the Women’s Tennis…
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The Congaree Vista Guild has announced its search for a marketing agency to assist with marketing and communications for Artista Vista. The weekend-long art event is scheduled for April 14-16,…
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By Reba Campbell We’ve just returned from a glorious two-week adventure in Germany, Austria and Hungary – most of it spent traveling with friends we’ve known since our young…
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Mandy Mueller, a partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been accepted as a member of the LGBTQ+ Bar Association Family Law Institute. She is among only four South Carolina…
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Thomas Mullikin Jr. leads a tough expedition atop Earth’s highest summit By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Thomas Mullikin Jr., son of the world-renowned global expedition leader Dr. Tom Mullikin, led…
Read MoreJohnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School wins 2022 State Middle School Mock Trial championship
For a consecutive third year, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School of Johnston in Edgefield County was named the winner of the South Carolina Bar’s State Middle School Mock Trial competition. This…
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Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is excited to sponsor the 2022 Bike Bonanza, an event giving away free bikes to local children in the Town of Swansea, on Saturday, December 17…
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$3.5 billion investment will create 1,500 new jobs; largest investment in state history Redwood Materials, a producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles, along with Governor Henry…
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Rob Lapin of Trinity Partners in Columbia recently represented MaxLiving in their purchase of a 2,500 square foot former convenience store. The property, located at 7735 Broad River Road in…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Wayne Keels to Vice President of Continuous Improvement and Project Management. “Wayne Keels has brought tremendous value to SAFE by streamlining our…
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A retrospective broadcast commemorating 50 years of the South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts with the stories of nine high-profile past recipients is to premiere Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023…
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It’s the season of giving and representatives from Office Depot dropped off quite a nice gift at John P. Thomas Elementary School on December 14 – a check for $20,000.…
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How do you celebrate 35 years of the Arts in Basic Curriculum Project? By changing your name to Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute, a name that acknowledges your legacy and…
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The University of South Carolina will launch a first of its kind interdisciplinary certificate program in Digital Studies, giving students the opportunity to gain in-demand digital skills that prepare them…
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Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette unveiled a new program that will install electric vehicle chargers powered by 100% renewable energy at state parks across South Carolina. The program, supported by the electric vehicle maker and…
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A local nonprofit focused on cleanup and other green efforts recently honored Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton for promoting beautification across the Midlands. Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) highlighted Newton’s…
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Last minute holiday shoppers can snag tickets to the Grand Tasting Dec. 19-23 Columbia Food and Wine Festival, presented by Certified South Carolina, announced its 2023 festival dates. The weekend-long…
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Sandlapper Elementary School will have a new principal when classes resume after winter break. Dr. Whitney Prowell will become the new principal effective January 2, 2023. She will replace Connie…
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LawyerLisa, LLC announced that attorney Thomas Hughes has joined the firm in their Lexington, SC office. Thomas graduated from Winthrop University and the University of South Carolina School of Law…
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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced its 2023 Board of Directors. Seven board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina.…
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Todd Usher has completed his PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University, successfully defending a dissertation titled “Likeliness to Recommend: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Consumer…
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On Monday, December 5, The Columbia World Affairs Council honored Dr. Jim Chow as the 2022 Global Vision Award recipient. The black-tie gala was held at the downtown Columbia Marriott.…
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The Main Street District, along with the City of Columbia and many generous supporters, will light up the night with a permanent installation of thousands of LED lights in a…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), 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,…
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The Board of Directors at Senior Resources held its 55th Annual Meeting on Monday, December 12 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, introduce new board members, and recognize the support…
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Clemson University Athletics and distinguished speakers broke ground on a comprehensive Women’s Sports Expansion project on Dec. 7. Columbia, South Carolina firm Garvin Design Group and national sports architecture firm…
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By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was out in force ringing the bell (sometimes singing and dancing) for…
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Sgt. Major (Ret) Adrian Nelson has been promoted to Director of Operations with the Main Street District. Adrian will continue to work with Main Street’s Yellow Shirt Ambassadors, heading up…
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Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander (R-Oconee/Pickens) will receive the 2023 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award. Community health leader Roland Gardner of Beaufort…
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Lexington County School District One announces its Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists for 2022–23. These finalists go on to compete for 2023–24 District Teacher of the Year. On…
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Dr. Rick Christman has been appointed acting president of Columbia International University by CIU’s Board of Trustees. Christman, who has been serving CIU as executive vice president for three years,…
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“There was always something pulling me to Columbia College. I visited a few other schools, but my heart always went back to CC.” Graduating senior Zykeria Moultrie’s family ties run…
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CHARLESTON, SC – Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, a premier provider of full-service wealth management solutions, announced the addition of J.E. Wilson Advisors, LLC, one of the first fee-only financial planning…
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Shank returns to lead company after previous stint in senior leadership FORT MILL, SC – Compucom, a leading managed IT services provider, announced Kevin Shank as its new Chief Executive…
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Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced that Kim Hurd, CMCA®, a CAMS senior community manager in Charleston, has earned her Association…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation today announced the selection of its new executive director, Jeffery Faw. Faw brings more than 30 years of extensive fundraising, development and sales experience to the…
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Ryan Causey of Trinity Partners recently represented Murrell Property Holdings, LLC in their purchase of 2419 Devine Street in Columbia. The 2,500 square foot medical office building is located within…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, announces the sale of Fisher Solutions Inc. dba Dr. Rooter, a South Carolina corporation to Sims HoldCo…
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Dr. Lilly Filler, Chair of the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust will deliver the Keynote address at the 16th annual Isadore E. Lourie Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the…
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The South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA) held its 2022 statewide meeting and awards ceremony today to recognize high-standard substance misuse prevention efforts and prevention professionals who…
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