Columbia has officially launched phase one of the Williams Street Extension project, aimed at enhancing public access to the riverfront and improving key gateways to the area. The announcement was made at a press conference on August 20 at the future project site, located between the Gervais Street and BlossomContinue Reading
By Kristina M. L. Acri, PhD. If you’re an individual who shoplifts a $100 item from a store, you might spend the night in jail — and you certainly won’t be allowed to keep the product. But if you’re a company and you steal a rival’s $100 million technology, you’llContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 22, at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. The meeting celebrated the achievements of the 2023-24 year and looked ahead to the exciting plans for 2024-25. 2023-24 Year-In-Review: Big Fishing, BigContinue Reading
Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Mobile Phone Secure Lock Your Device: Always use a PIN or password and never leave your phone unattended in public. Uninstall Unused Apps: Regularly review and remove apps you no longer use. Download from Trusted Sources: Only install apps from reputable app stores likeContinue Reading
Zaxby’s has officially opened its doors to the Irmo and Ballentine communities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The event marked the grand opening of the new restaurant, which aims to bring delicious food and a strong sense of community engagement to the area.Continue Reading
Palmetto Thrift Store, formerly known as Chapin Thrift Store, is now under the ownership of Debbie Hammond, who has successfully managed the store’s Columbia location for the past four years. Known for her commitment to community service and charitable initiatives, Hammond is dedicated to making a positive impact in theContinue Reading
A new dining spot is making waves on the south side of Lake Murray by combining the charm of a restaurant with the convenience of a small grocery store. SouthShore Grill and Grocery, now open daily from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., offers a fresh take on lakefront dining atContinue Reading
Lake Murray Home Watch has proudly earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NHWA). Established in 2009, the NHWA is dedicated to setting and upholding the highest standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services across the United States and Canada (www.nationalhomewatchassociation.org). Home Watch involves visual inspections of homesContinue Reading
Columbia-based full-service communications and marketing agency, Flock and Rally, proudly announces the addition of Halleigh Carlson to their advertising department as the agency’s new integrated media buyer. “Halleigh’s ability to seamlessly integrate creative strategies with data-driven insights is already elevating our client work,” said Merritt McNeely, CEO of Flock andContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia Business Broker David Yezbak with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who closed one or more qualified business deals amounting to $10 million and above in total purchase priceContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Richland County Auditor Paul Brawley has been named president of the South Carolina Association of Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors (SCATT). Brawley, who has served as Richland County’s auditor since 2006, was elected president at SCATT’s statewide conference in February. Brawley expressed his enthusiasm for leading SCATT,Continue Reading
Summer intern Chloe Quinton has made an impact at Dominion Energy in just two months. Since joining the company’s system control and operations planning group in early June, the rising University of South Carolina junior has tackled several projects to support the continued delivery of safe, reliable energy to Dominion Energy’s customers. The SystemContinue Reading
Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN have teamed up with the City of Columbia to breathe new life into a dormant hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant step in the region’s clean energy initiative. In 2023, ImaGEN leased the former fueling station from the City of Columbia with a vision toContinue Reading
Attorney and retired Army colonel achieves second seven-figure settlement in under a year By Chris Carter In less than a year, the Bill Connor Law Firm, led by attorney and retired U.S. Army Infantry Col. Bill Connor, has achieved its second seven-figure settlement: Placing him in a veryContinue Reading
Last week, Your Health Primary Care marked a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce. The new facility, located at 500 Lexington Ave. in Chapin, is now open and dedicated to providing preventive and proactive care to the community. The facility offers aContinue Reading
Casey Pash, president of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Junior Achievement USA (JA) Charles R. Hook Award. This award is presented annually to a JA Area president who demonstrates exceptional achievements in fostering the growth and development of Junior Achievement.Continue Reading