Gov. Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2026-24 on Oct. 22, 2026, establishing the Governor’s Conservation Commission. The commission will strengthen collaboration among state and local agencies, private landowners, and entities and citizens in...
Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann has announced the City of Columbia has been selected to join Love Your Block, an initiative led by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, to launch resident-led projects that improve...
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Oct. 22, 2026, as Lights On Afterschool Day in South Carolina, recognizing the vital role afterschool programs play in supporting students, working families and communities across the state. The proclamation...
Westinghouse Electric Company has announced an approximately $1 billion investment to construct one of the most advanced nuclear fuel factories in the United States at its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, South Carolina. This plant,...
M&F Bancorp’s board has rejected competing proposals from Triad Business Bank but reaffirmed its merger agreement with Columbia-based Optus Bank and will vote again on Nov. 4. The deal was originally announced in July, when Optus agreed to pay...
ND3 Inc., a Columbia-based company that specializes in government services, including drone technology, IT support, audio-visual support, and logistics, was named the fastest-growing company in South Carolina at a luncheon Oct. 19, 2026, at the...
The Ritedose Corporation has forged a new partnership with Newberry College to provide targeted leadership training and professional development opportunities for select Ritedose employees through the college’s Organizational Development and...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the South Carolina District Office opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from South Carolina. National...
Nephron LLC and its subsidiaries announced the departure of Lou Kennedy from her role as chief executive officer on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Haywood Miller has been appointed interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Nephron enters...
Finding qualified, interested workers for South Carolina’s manufacturing and construction companies has long been a challenge. David Steffens, project manager for Carolina Power, has seen the struggles. “Especially in construction, laborers,...
The City of Columbia invites residents, business leaders, and community stakeholders to attend a public information session on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, to get a first look at the proposed elements and amenities included in the Congaree Riverfront...
Allen University has received nearly $7.5 million in federal awards to strengthen academic resources, expand educational opportunities, and advance renovation of its Student Center. The funding includes $1,736,974 through Title III, Part B;...
Each year, the University of South Carolina celebrates exemplary alumni and friends with six key awards. Bestowed by the Alumni Association, the awards reflect the values that define the Gamecock community: service, integrity, character and...
Weston Inc. has broken ground on Carolina Pines Logistics Center, a ±252,720-square-foot building located in the Carolina Pines Industrial Park in Blythewood. The building will deliver in June 2027 and feature 20 dock-high doors, 44 trailer...
The Columbia Chamber has announced the addition of seven new members to its 2026-2027 board of directors. Peyton Bryant, Trinity Partners, has been elected to serve as chairman of the board for the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. He...
Welcome to Below the Line, a monthly question-and-answer column in which Chancellor Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D., of the University of South Carolina Upstate interviews a leader about change, technology, education, and leadership. This month, Dr....
Nautical Boat Club, a multi-location franchise, owned and operated by Jon Dukes, is a boating country club celebrating its 20th anniversary on Lake Murray. Dukes had a different career path – one that did not start in boating. A two-time Clemson...
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will be a permanent exhibitor at the 157th Annual South Carolina State Fair, taking place Oct. 15-25 at the Columbia fairgrounds. Fairgoers are invited to visit the SCETV booth inside the Ellison...
Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of South Carolina (USC) are partnering to create a multidisciplinary nuclear workforce development program to support U.S. fleet deployment of AP1000 plants. The new program will be centered at the...
The list of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies has been announced for 2026, recognizing the achievements of South Carolina-headquartered companies that have contributed to the Palmetto State’s economy through exceptional increases in...
United Community is building on its growth momentum with the addition of five international banking professionals in foreign exchange and trade services. The expanded team strengthens the bank's ability to meet customers' evolving needs as they...
United Community has named Jeff Beisler-Snell head of International Banking and Capital Markets, expanding the bank's ability to help customers conduct business around the world. Beisler-Snell will lead United's new international...
AllSouth announces President and CEO Bill Koehler will retire Friday, August 14, 2026, following more than 40 years in financial services and 35 years of leadership at the credit union.
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is honored to have 28 lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 edition. Across the country, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed for the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The process is...
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is pleased to announce that Ian G. Conits, Dylan Glick and Paige C. Ornduff have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This is the third consecutive year that these three...
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is honored to share that partners John T. Lay, Jr. and T. David Rheney each received the Best Lawyers 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” award. This elite designation is reserved for only one lawyer in each practice area per...
CYPRESS REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LLC Commercial Real Estate Investment Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cypress Real Estate Partners, LLC Represents Seller in Sale of 43,750-Square-Foot Industrial Warehouse in Cayce, South Carolina Single-tenant,...
Rox Pollard Jr., John Gressette and Rox Pollard III of Colliers | South Carolina represented Barron’s Outfitters in the lease of 5,629 square feet at 2927 Millwood Avenue. Barron’s Outfitters has been in operation at 1725 Harden Street...
Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announced that Ladd Gibson, PE, has joined the firm as South Carolina Area Manager. Gibson brings more than 34 years of engineering and transportation experience, with a background in organizational leadership, strategic planning, project delivery, and business development.
Colliers | South Carolina has announced the following promotions of brokerage professionals in its Columbia office: Thomas Beard, SIOR, executive vice president Neel Keenan, executive vice president John Peebles, SIOR, executive vice...
SC’s state-run small business incubator will help startups develop new technologies and land government contracts.
A Columbia-based pharmaceutical manufacturer has announced the expansion of its laboratories to partner with life-sciences companies around the state and nation.
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $190,000 in grants to South Carolina communities to support downtown revitalization efforts. Funds will be used for facade improvements, wayfinding signage, public gathering spaces, and small business...
When children enter South Carolina’s Department of Social Services system, the hardest part is often waiting to see what happens next. Waiting for a call back. Waiting for placement. Waiting for court decisions. Waiting through long hours in...
Eggs Up Grill, the South Carolina-based daytime restaurant franchise, continued to attract experienced multi-unit franchise operators in the third quarter of 2026, signing 11 new restaurant commitments across four franchise groups while...
South Carolina has always been known for down-home Southern cooking, seafood dishes like the Lowcountry boil, and of course, the many styles of pork barbecue to be found here. But the Palmetto State wasn’t the first place that sprang to mind when...
