The PSC approved the alternative “levelized” merger plan, which will give S.C. Electric & Gas customers more than $2 billion in refunds over a 20-year period and make a permanent rate reduction similar to the temporary 15% cut. … Read More

The historic Babcock Building, a former hospital located in the BullStreet District, caught fire last night, the Columbia Fire Department reported. The blaze was extinguished around 10 p.m., and no injuries were reported. … Read More

FirstLight Home Care, which has a West Columbia office among its 250 locations in 34 states, will open a new location in Lancaster in 2019. The company provides non-medical care to seniors, disabled adults and others needing assistance. … Read More

The governor’s office said the new appointees replace members serving in expired terms of office. The new commission members include a retired businessman, a public relations strategist, an insurance agency owner and an attorney. … Read More

A 9,592-square-foot medical office building in West Columbia sold for $1.6 million, while a Columbia-based painting and drywall contractor purchased a 14,560-square-foot industrial building in Irmo. … Read More