2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 26, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…
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Dr. Matthew vandenBerg Will Step Down as PC President Effective June 30
January 11, 2023
VANDENBERG WILL BECOME PRESIDENT OF OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Dr. Matthew vandenBerg announced his resignation as president of Presbyterian College effective June 30, 2023. He has been named the next president…
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Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet announce merger
January 5, 2023Together, the 550+ attorney firm will broaden its reach across the U.S. Alabama-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet have agreed to merge into one national law firm operating under the…
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Joe Taylor passes on
December 29, 2022
We were saddened to hear today of the passing of former Secretary of Commerce and current Councilman for the city of Columbia, Joe Taylor. Columbia City Council released the following…
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Redwood Materials establishing operations in Berkeley County
December 15, 2022
$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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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes Jeffery Faw as new Executive Director
December 12, 2022
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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NAI Columbia facilitates sale of future mixed-use development in West Columbia
December 6, 2022
$60 million project represents latest in booming West Columbia, spurred from successful River District redevelopment Redevelopment in West Columbia received a boost with the sale of a 37.87-acre property along…
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Charleston Harbor is now the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet
December 5, 2022At 52 feet, the biggest ships calling the East Coast can access South Carolina Ports’ terminals any time, any tide. Ships filled with record imports and heavy exports can seamlessly…
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Children Cancer Partners of the Carolinas and Strut for Kids announce merger
December 1, 2022
Forming a Robust Organization to Help Children and Families Battling Cancer Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), a nonprofit focused on serving children battling cancer across North and South…
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USC research calls for long-term strategy to address teacher shortages
November 30, 2022
A University of South Carolina research team’s new report suggests that the state does not need another series of programs, but rather a new strategy, to truly change the future…
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Archeologists, historians unearth remarkable discovery at Camden Battlefield
November 17, 2022On November 11, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust announced a significant historic discovery at the Revolutionary War Camden Battlefield. The Trust, acting on behalf of Historic Camden Foundation, contracted…
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Nelson Mullins in Columbia welcomes James E. Smith, Jr.
November 16, 2022
Former member of the S.C. House of Representatives, combat veteran, and experienced litigator James E. Smith, Jr. has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in its Columbia, S.C. office as a…
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Richland Mall to be sold and redeveloped
November 10, 2022
The City of Forest Acres announced that Richland Mall will be sold to Southeastern, a development, brokerage and consulting firm based in Augusta, Georgia. The site as it exists right…
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USC School of Music expands commitment to jazz education with dedicated facility
November 10, 2022The University of South Carolina’s School of Music announced Thursday that Greene Street United Methodist Church will become the future home of its jazz program. Dean Tayloe Harding said the dedicated…
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City Council Highlights | November 1, 2022
November 3, 2022The City Council Meeting on November 1, 2022 started off with approving the consent agenda (Items 2-11), which consisted of various contract approvals that improve the efficiencies of our City’s fleet services, public safety and Columbia water infrastructure. Another…
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Visitors to Columbia top 15 million, ECSC announces
November 2, 2022
Experience Columbia SC, the Destination Marketing Organization for the Columbia region, announced that tourism is thriving again, to the tune of 15.1 million visitors in 2021. The latest numbers were…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three new Laureates in 2023
November 1, 20222023 inductees commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence In September, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three new Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards $837,000 in grants statewide
October 31, 2022
Nearly 30 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants totaling $837,000 to 100 nonprofit…
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PC unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s Innovative Service College’
October 24, 2022
Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold,…
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University of South Carolina establishes Clyburn endowed chair through $1.5 million gift from Boeing
October 20, 2022
The Boeing Company has provided the University of South Carolina with a $1.5 million gift to establish the James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowed Chair of Public Service and…
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BMW investing $1.7 billion to expand S.C. manufacturing capacity and footprint
October 20, 2022
Investment will create 300 jobs and prepare for production of electric vehicle The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg…
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SC Ports developing near-dock rail at the Port of Charleston
October 18, 2022With support from South Carolina elected leaders, South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.…
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Next-Gen electric vehicle company Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County
October 12, 2022
Carsharing pioneer to create at least 10 new jobs as it establishes headquarters Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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Karen R. Jenkins named incoming Chair of Columbia Chamber of Commerce
October 6, 2022
Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting, LLC, has been named Chair-Elect of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Karen has been a member of the Columbia Chamber Board of…
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Lexington District One Board of Trustees names Dr. Gerrita Postlewait superintendent
October 6, 2022
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Gerrita L. Postlewait to serve as superintendent. Dr. Postlewait, who has served as…
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State agencies preparing for potential impact from Hurricane Ian
September 29, 2022On September 28, Governor Henry McMaster signed an Executive Order 2022-28 declaring a state of emergency and activating the state’s emergency operations plan, which enables state agencies to prepare for…
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Brenda Stewart Becomes Laurens County’s Second Woman in over Half a Century to Receive South Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor
September 26, 2022
Brenda Stewart, a resident of Clinton, SC and active community leader, has been awarded The Order of the Palmetto. This is the highest civilian honor that can be bestowed in…
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DDI Technology announces opening of corporate office expansion in Irmo, SC
September 22, 2022
DDI Technology,a leading electronic lien and title technology firm and a subsidiary of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces the grand…
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Flock and Rally names Merritt McNeely as Chief Executive Officer
September 21, 2022
Long-time regional business leader to serve as agency’s CEO Longtime regional business leader Merritt McNeely has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of Flock and Rally, the woman-owned integrated communications…
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The Leadership Series – Leon Lott, Richland County Sheriff’s Department
September 14, 2022
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…
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Great Southern Homes to become a public company through a business combination with DiamondHead Holdings Corp.
September 12, 2022
Business combination creates a high growth, land-light publicly traded homebuilder COLUMBIA, SC. & NEW YORK – Great Southern Homes, Inc. (“GSH”) announced that it has entered into a definitive merger…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts are Down
September 6, 2022
Mid-Year 2022 South Carolina Construction Trends Report Key Takeaways: Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.4 billion, a $453 million decrease compared to mid-year 2021. Pre-development indicators appear favorable…
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Nephron Nitrile announces historic Made-in-America milestone
August 29, 2022
Flight Arrives on Monday With First Equipment for Glove-Making Flanked by partners, business leaders and public officials, including Governor Henry McMaster and members of Lexington County Council, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation…
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SMITH | ROBINSON law firm named – U.S. News Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023
August 24, 2022
National ranking highlights both individual attorneys and the law firm COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. News has named SMITH | ROBINSON Law Firm among the – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”…
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Fort Jackson welcomes Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly as the new commanding general
August 23, 2022
The Army Training Center and Fort Jackson will host a change of command ceremony Aug. 31 to welcome Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly as its new commanding general. The event…
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Southern First names Cal Hurst as President
August 23, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Cal Hurst to President. Hurst has served as Chief Banking Officer and Executive Vice…
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Owen Steel Co. investing in Richland County facility
August 18, 2022Owen Steel Co., a structural steel fabricator and contractor based in Columbia, has announced plans for a $3 million investment in its Richland County plant that will create an estimated…
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30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 18, 2022
Statewide, 85 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. COLUMBIA, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review…
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Kelly Gregory joins Riley Institute as Director for Public Education Partnerships and Projects
August 16, 2022
The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed a new staff member who will focus on advancing evidence-based public education practices in South Carolina by cultivating statewide partnerships and drawing…
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ColaJazz Fest returns Sept. 24 – 25 featuring local and national musicians
August 15, 2022
Saturday, Sept. 24, 6 – 10 p.m. at the State Museum Sunday, Sept. 25, 1 – 8 p.m. at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens Brought to you by the 2021…
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President Biden names DeAndrea Benjamin to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
August 9, 2022
The President is announcing his intent to nominate two federal judicial nominees—both of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. DeAndrea Benjamin…
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Industrial packager Greif expanding operations in Greenville County
August 3, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, plans to expand existing operations in Greenville County,…
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Hood Construction President and CEO inducted into Hall of Fame
August 1, 2022
Hood Construction’s President and CEO, Mark Hood, was inducted into the Carolinas Association of General Contractors’ 2022 Hall of Fame this month, which celebrates hard work, perseverance, and achievement of…
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City Roots expanding operations in Richland County
July 13, 2022
$4.4 million investment will create 60 new jobs City Roots, a family-owned urban farm and agribusiness destination, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The company’s $4.4 million…
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Flavia B. Harton appointed to S.C. Arts Commission board
July 12, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomes Flavia B. Harton of Greenville to its nine-member board of directors after her appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster effective July 1. Harton has extensive…
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Hotel Trundle announces expansion onto Main Street in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina
July 12, 2022
Hotel Trundle, the locally-owned, award-winning boutique hotel that has redefined hospitality in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, has announced plans to grow. The family-owned hotel will expand its offerings with the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to remove toxic waste from USS Yorktown
July 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants…
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The PGA TOUR returns to the Palmetto State in October for THE CJ CUP in South Carolina
July 7, 2022
As golf is surging in popularity around the country, state and industry leaders are pleased to welcome the PGA TOUR to Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland for THE CJ CUP…
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UofSC and Lexington Medical Center enter new partnership for clinical training of nurses and physicians
July 7, 2022
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) board of trustees announced a new phase in a growing public-private partnership between the university’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center (LMC). A 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art nursing simulation center and teaching space…
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