Recent Articles from Contributing Writer
Homegrown barbecue joint steeped in nostalgia coming to Chapin
Inside, patrons can expect a spacious, open layout. Outside, a large-sized patio will overlook a pond and will provide a setting for occasional live music performances. Oh, and you can help name the restaurant's mascot.
How a Columbia company tackles challenges in the medical supply chain
Boxes of crutches that line one wall of the warehouse at Columbia’s Rhino Medical Supply are a testament to the challenges of the health care supply chain.
How an unexpected issue is affecting real estate in South Carolina
Economic headwinds continue to bluster, but so far, commercial real estate seems to be holding its own in South Carolina - but an unexpected issue has some officials concerned.
How two friends struck a deal to merge Columbia-based Nexsen Pruet with an Alabama firm
A friendship forged by a love of music led to Columbia-based Nexsen Pruet merging with an Alabama practice to create a national firm.
VIEWPOINT: Airports show resiliency in wake of pandemic
As I sit here today and reflect on the last two years, I can honestly say it has been a mixture of emotions. Like many, I have experienced uncertainty and panic, confusion, and doubt, but then also hope and optimism. The pandemic
VIEWPOINT: Goodwill Industries program matches senior workers, employers
We're all familiar with the thrift stores. What many people don't know? Those great deals fuel an enterprise that provides career training and job placement services for thousands
Group working to preserve key piece of history
An irreplaceable piece of South Carolina's aviation history sits in a rented corporate hangar in Columbia, being restored to its former glory by volunteers while it waits for a permanent home. The B-25C
Ground broken on Sandy Run Industrial Park spec building
Groundbreaking for the largest expandable speculative building to ever be constructed in central South Carolina took place today at the Sandy Run Industrial Park. The 497,952-square-foot building, located at the
New Vista restaurant aims to up entertainment scene ante
The owner of the newly opened Silk Restaurant and Lounge in the Vista wants to offer a different kind of dining experience to his customers. The new business celebrated its grand opening
Map to help Columbia residents find healthy food
Columbia residents looking for ways to locate fresh, healthy food now have help thanks to a food access geographic information system map created by the city of Columbia. The map lists
Recyclable bag manufacturer opens Chapin plant
A company dedicated to making bags and other products from recycled plastics opened a new sustainable manufacturing facility in Chapin today. Global Strategies Holding Corp., based in Burlington, Mass., held the
City waiving renewal penalties for month of June
The city of Columbia's Business License Division is waiving business license renewal penalty fees for the month of June. The division is waiving the penalty fees as a show of appreciation for