Forbes has named the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region a top Southern Destination of 2021. “This is wonderful publicity for our region and it’s a great time for our region to stand out from the rest,” said Miriam Atria, President/CEO of Capital City Lake Murray Country. For the full storyContinue Reading
The REEMERGE Reentry Program honored successful participants during a recently held recognition ceremony. The participants were acknowledged for their achievements in entrepreneurship, training, and employment. Keynote speaker and Richland County councilman, Overture Walker, encouraged participants to believe in their vision regardless of how it appears to others. Walker drew aContinue Reading
Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, has hired Anna Kate Twitty to serve as its new director of communications. In this role, Twitty will lead the agency’s public relations team and develop strategic communications campaigns — integrating best practices in digital marketing —Continue Reading
Prisma Health will relocate its large public COVID-19 vaccination sites to smaller venues due to the availability of other site options. Community members with existing appointments will be contacted about the site change and appointment time updates. Columbia Colonial Life Arena site closes from July 3, through July 6, re-openingContinue Reading
CVS Health has announced that as of June 1, eligible customers who received or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination through CVS Health may choose to enter the #OneStepCloser sweepstakes for an opportunity to win one of over a thousand fun and exciting prizes through weekly drawings and grand prizesContinue Reading
Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is getting an extra boost from Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, this Fourth of July. On July 4 Tractor Supply stores will honor the men and women of the Armed Forces with a biannual 15 percent discount to allContinue Reading
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents today arrested a Columbia tax preparer and charged her with 16 counts of willfully preparing false tax returns and four counts of failing to file returns and pay state taxes. April Lugina Dilosa, 50, of Columbia, acting as a tax preparer, prepared 16Continue Reading
The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies have announced a partnership to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale to Segra Park July 3. Gates will open at 7 pm, music begins at 8:30 pm, with fireworks launching at 9:15 pm.Tickets are $10 – childrenContinue Reading
Lexington Chem Dry now offers wood floor cleaning. Wood floors need regular maintenance to maintain their beauty and durability. Lexington Chem Dry’s Wood Floor Cleaning Process is specifically designed for solid hardwood and engineered wood floors. Like other surfaces that see regular use, dirt, grime and debris build up overContinue Reading
A new lawsuit bill was passed last week by Governor Henry McMaster that protects businesses from COVID-19 related lawsuits. The new bill, COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act, provides protection to health care providers and businesses that follow public health guidance. The ceremony for the signing was held at Cafe Strudel RestaurantContinue Reading