Three Chamber organizations from across South Carolina have jointly announced that Bank of America has provided a $500,000 grant to launch a statewide Minority Business Accelerator program. This program will be led by the Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville Chambers and is set to launch in January of 2022. The MinorityContinue Reading
Century Glass, a company which today, consists of 66 team members, is celebrating their 30th Anniversary. Century Glass’s original location was opened in the growing capital of South Carolina in 1981. Randy Wright, who started in automotive glass work, took over the company in 2004, with the remaining original staffContinue Reading
Fetch! Pet Care, America’s a franchise provider of professional dog walking and in-home pet sitting services, is bringing experienced walkers and sitters to Columbia. Columbia resident Meredith Pope launched Fetch! Pet Care in August to service pet owners in Columbia, Chapin, Dentsvile, Rosewood and nearby communities. With a focus onContinue Reading
The Mast Store will celebrate Friends Day this Saturday, September 11, by choosing a nonprofit partner. This year, Mast will support the Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF). On Friends Day, Mast will give 10 percent of the day’s sales to PCF. Guests may also “round-up” their purchases between September 10 –Continue Reading
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) was awarded $9,000 from Aflac’s Charitable Fund Competitive Grant. The grant will fund the BRBR’s Healing Arts Program which includes music and art group therapy. The art therapy will be facilitated by Mary Howe, MA, ATR-BC with Full Circles Programs and the music groupContinue Reading
Ameris Bank announced a $150,000 donation to the South Carolina Research Authority’s Industry Partnership Fund to help fuel innovation throughout the Palmetto State. The donation is the largest gifted by a bank in the 38-year history of the SCRA. The SCRA is a public, non-profit corporation that supports South Carolina’sContinue Reading
Tractor Supply Company is excited to bring a new store to serve and meet the needs of the Lexington (Red Bank) community. The rural lifestyle retailer is committed to providing essential, everyday products that customers need like animal feed, pet food and supplies, propane, fencing, garden supplies, home supplies andContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting and 40th Year Celebration was held Thursday, August 12th. The meeting provided an opportunity for the tourism community and political allies to learn what the organization accomplished this year in promoting tourism and economic development in Richland, Lexington, NewberryContinue Reading
As a long-term Uber/Lyft driver with over 8000 rides given, here is my perspective. I recently received an email from Lyft regarding lobbyists trying to persuade SC lawmakers into more regulations that protect the drivers. I’ve seen over the past several years changes that for the most part are negativeContinue Reading
Dominion Energy South Carolina offers residential electric customers products to help reduce energy consumption and lower monthly bills this summer. The EnergyWise Savings Store features Energy Star-qualified products such as LED bulbs, smart lighting, smart thermostats, advanced power strips and more at discounted retail prices. Now through July 31, residentialContinue Reading