Early voting period now open for State Senate 19 special election

December 18, 2023

Early voting for the Jan. 2 special election for State Senate District 19 is open and runs through Friday, Dec. 29. Voters will need to provide a valid photo ID…

Dr. David O’Shields assumes Chairmanship of the State Board of Education

December 18, 2023

At the December 12, 2023 meeting of the State Board of Education (SBE), Dr. David O’Shields was sworn in as the chair of the SBE. The SBE also unanimously elected…

School District Five dance teacher named new president of South Carolina Dance Association

December 18, 2023

South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA), an association of the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD) has named Sara Monts of Nursery Road Elementary School- Arts Magnet…

Lexington One announces four leadership positions

December 18, 2023

On December 12, 2023, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees named Chad Leaphart the new district athletic director effective January 2, 2024; Leisa Clamp the new principal…

Three with Robinson Gray rise to leadership positions in Palmetto Paralegal Association

December 18, 2023

Three paralegals with Robinson Gray law firm have been elected to roles on the board of Palmetto Paralegal Association for 2024, with one rising to become the next president of…

Garvin Design Group wins 2023 IIDA Carolinas awards for excellence in interior design

December 18, 2023

Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group received two awards for excellence in interior design at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Carolinas’ 2023 DesignWorks awards ceremony in…

Luray Peanut Co. expanding operations in Hampton County

December 15, 2023

$5.25 Million Investment Will Create 16 New Jobs Luray Peanut Co., a producer of packaged boiled peanuts, today announced plans to expand its operations in Hampton County. The company’s $5.25 million…

Another preservation boon for the Palmetto State

December 15, 2023

Hundreds of acres fronting the storied Catawba River are now permanently protected By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Conservation Bank announced the protection of approximately 600 acres along the…

Florence, SC’s Patrick Riccards named 2023 Excellence in Equity Award winner

December 15, 2023

The American Consortium for Equity in Education has selected 47 education industry companies, products, and leaders as award winners in 25 categories The Driving Force Institute announced that Patrick Riccards…

Friends of the Library Annual Membership Drive

December 14, 2023

Friends of the Laurens County Library have begun their annual membership drive. We need your help to continue to support library programs for children, teens and adults. Please visit either…

SCbio names Connor Watkins to lead statewide life sciences organization’s marketing and communications

December 14, 2023

Former Nephron Pharmaceuticals professional takes reins as first full-time marketing leader Following a thorough search that considered marketing and communications professionals from across the region, SCbio has named Connor Watkins…

United Way of the Midlands names Jim Lehman 2024 Humanitarian of the Year

December 14, 2023

United Way of the Midlands will honor Jim Lehman as the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient on February 22, 2024, at the Pastides Alumni Center. The Humanitarian of…

Gilliam appointed director of security

December 14, 2023

Newberry College has announced the appointment of Kevin Gilliam as its new director of security. “Kevin brings a wealth of experience and credentials to Newberry College,” said Dr. Carl Wells,…

City of Columbia unveils 400 Laurel as the new Law Enforcement and Judicial Center

December 14, 2023

The City of Columbia (COC) has announced the acquisition and future transformation of the iconic 400 Laurel, affectionately known as the Aflac building, into the new Law Enforcement and Judicial Center.…

Richland Library awarded Power:Ed grant

December 14, 2023

Funding to Support Career Online High School Students Richland Library is the recipient of a $26,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan.  This gift marks the third round of funding…

AESC expanding Florence County electric vehicle gigafactory

December 14, 2023

AESC, a world-leading electric vehicle battery technology company, announced the expansion of its battery cell facility in Florence County. The $810 million investment will create 450 new jobs. Expected to…

Quality Enclosures establishes first South Carolina operations in Clarendon County

December 14, 2023

$7.37 million investment will create 50 new jobs Quality Enclosures, a manufacturer of tempered glass shower enclosures, today announced that it will establish new operations in Clarendon County. The company’s…

City of West Columbia receives highest recognition for financial reporting for the 32nd year

December 14, 2023

For the 32nd consecutive year, the City of West Columbia has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the…

Richland One opens application period for magnet choice programs

December 14, 2023

Richland One is accepting applications for students to enroll in magnet choice programs for the 2024-2025 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2024. Parents will be notified in…

10 tips for tax season

December 14, 2023

What you need to know: Make sure you are prepared before tax season arrives! Gather and organize your receipts and documents. Wait until you have the right documents before filing.…

Mungo Homes Foundation continues partnership with Emmanuwheel

December 14, 2023

During the 3rd Annual Week of Giving, the Mungo Homes Foundation continued its relationship with EmmanuWheel, who provides wheelchair ramps to the mobility-impaired individuals who cannot afford the cost of…

LRADAC announces Mac Caldwell as new Vice President of Clinical Services

December 14, 2023

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Mac Caldwell has been hired as Vice President of Clinical Services. In his new role,…

The General’s Hot Sauce donates $7,500 to the Big Red Barn Retreat in Columbia

December 14, 2023

Proceeds Raised at ‘Virtual’ Army-Navy Football Game Tailgate Party The General’s Hot Sauce, a Columbia-based, veteran-owned-and-operated small business, announced a donation of $7,500 to the Big Red Barn Retreat after…

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden moving forward with Bridge to the Wild

December 14, 2023

County Councils Approve Next Steps for Transformation of Top-Ranked Zoo Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is grateful to Richland and Lexington County Councils and the citizens of the Midlands for their…

Nelson Mullins names 2024 Partnership Class

December 14, 2023

The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected 18 attorneys to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2024. Overall, the firm elected 18 new partners across 10 cities…

LTC Hospitality Services brings Winter Wonderland to the Main Street District

December 14, 2023

Embrace the magic of the holiday season as Main Street transforms into a Winter Wonderland, courtesy of LTC Hospitality Services led by Scott Middleton, accompanied by Sara Middleton-Styles and Greg…

Leadership Series – George Bailey, Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, Inc.

December 14, 2023

The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…

Resource Financial Services grants more than $1 million in waived lender fees to military service members and their families

December 14, 2023

Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, announced it has waived more than one million dollars in lender fees on VA Home Loans since 2020. That’s an…

The main thing

December 14, 2023

By Jeff Becraft (Originally published on MidlandsBiz February 10, 2023) One of my mentors says, “Too many choices and too many voices.”  He is right. Taking a shower is a…

LS3P’s Columbia office recognizes team members’ anniversaries

December 14, 2023

LS3P congratulates eight Columbia team members celebrating their respective anniversaries, ranging from five to fifteen years. Associate Principals Clint Riddle, AIA and David Anderson AIA, along with Senior Associate Rohit…

LS3P wins for SLED Forensics Lab at IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Awards

December 14, 2023

LS3P Columbia office was honored with two design awards from the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Carolinas Chapter at the annual DesignWorks Awards event held in Charlotte, NC December 8th.…

Allen Klump joins SCMA as VP of Government Relations

December 13, 2023

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Allen Klump has joined the organization as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Allen to the SCMA…

Genesis Healthcare, Inc. receives prestigious HRSA Health Center Quality Leader Award for the fourth consecutive year

December 13, 2023

Genesis Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services in South Carolina, proudly announces its receipt of the Gold Level Health Center Quality Leader Award from the Health Resources and Services…

Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors earns a 2023 IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Award

December 13, 2023

Studio 2LR, Inc., an architecture and interior design firm creating impact through transformative design, was the recent Award Winner in the Government/Institutional category for Orangeburg County Library & Conference Center…

Merry Everything, a new online storefront, launches, offering an inspired shopping experience around the joy of giving

December 13, 2023

Life is a gift, and local entrepreneur Jamie Prince has created Merry Everything to remind us to celebrate season of it. Prince, who also owns Flourish – a boutique public…

Colliers represents buyer in the sale of Downtown Columbia office building

December 12, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s Matthew Pollard represented HHP Law Group in the purchase of a 5,000-square-foot building located at 2020 Assembly Street in Downtown Columbia. “HHP Law Group needed more…

Google publishes “Local Year in Search 2023” for South Carolina

December 12, 2023

Google released its 23rd annual Year in Search, offering insight into who and what people cared about this year across the globe, including trending topics right here in South Carolina.…

Call for applications: Riggs Partners’ CreateAthon 2024 offers pro bono marketing to nonprofits

December 12, 2023

Riggs Partners will hold its 26th annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on March 7-8, 2024. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…

Applications for 4K Child Development in Richland Two will be available in February

December 12, 2023

Parents seeking to enroll their children in the Richland School District Two Center for Child Development should start preparing now. Applications for the Center for Child Development will be available…

New board members elected, community supporters honored at Senior Resources’ Annual Award Celebration

December 12, 2023

Senior Resources, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting independent living for seniors in Columbia, celebrated the achievements of the past year, introduced new board members, and honored outstanding community partners…

Newberry College honors largest-ever fall graduating class

December 12, 2023

“The table is set. It is time for you to take a seat at that table so that you can eat, and so that you can leave no crumbs,” said…

Palmetto Citizens names new chief revenue officer

December 12, 2023

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announced Carol Addy as their new chief revenue officer (CRO). As CRO, she will oversee their mortgage, commercial lending, and wealth management divisions. Addy brings…

Entrepreneur Minute – Kelsey Carter, Camp Cole

December 12, 2023

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…

Midlands leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025

December 12, 2023

Two Midlands leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2025. The Fellowship brings together a small group of established leaders with a wide range of thought, professions, geographic…

Fairfield school leader named SC Secondary Principal of the Year

December 12, 2023

The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Dr. Tracie Swilley the 2024 South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year. Dr. Swilley is principal of Fairfield Central High…

USDA-funded projects create economic opportunity in underserved rural South Carolina communities

December 12, 2023

Announcement Also Includes Unveiling of New Resources to Ensure Access to Federal Programs U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced over $587,000…

Dominion Energy begins restoration work at Lake Murray dam

December 12, 2023

Recreational areas to remain open, parking reduced   As part of a multi-year restoration project along the Lake Murray dam, Dominion Energy will begin work to extend operations of critical…

South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association recognized with award for outstanding marketing campaign

December 12, 2023

The Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA) announced the recipients of this year’s CSRA Awards Program. Four state associations, including the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA), were honored…

Origin launches “Home for the Holidays” campaign providing foreclosure counseling & support services for South Carolinians

December 12, 2023

“Origin SC is changing lives and giving hope… and I wouldn’t have been able to do this without your help.” – Ashley D, Former Client   Origin SC, a leading state-wide…

New hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship launching in the Pee Dee thanks to a $25,000 Power:Ed grant to Big Picture Learning

December 11, 2023

Big Picture Learning (BPL), has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the creation of a hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship…