Columbia Regional Business Report editor Melinda Waldrop is a journalism veteran. She has worked for The Associated Press, The Hilton Head Island (S.C.) Packet, The Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun News, The Newport News (Va.) Daily Press and The South Florida Sun Sentinel. She has a B.A. in journalism from the University of South Carolina.
Recent Articles from Melinda Waldrop
Check out photo highlights from SC Biz News’ 2022 Best Places to Work
We suspected folks had a great time at SC Biz News' Best Places to Work awards event, and the proof is in the photographs. Thanks to the more than 800 people who made time to come out to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Unemployment rate unchanged in SC in July
South Carolina's unemployment rate remained unchanged from June to July at 3.2%, with the state adding an estimated 16,300 nonfarm payroll jobs. However, DEW's monthly survey showed a drop in
Building anticipation: Pieces coming together at Peak Drift
The 64,000-square-foot production facility, brewpub and entertainment venue on North Main Street has weathered design challenges and supply chain delays and is on track to open
Georgia-Pacific investing $40 million to expand operations in SC county
Tissue and pulp manufacturer Georgia-Pacific is investing $40 million in an expansion of its Clarendon County operations, one of five SC facilities operated by the Atlanta-based company. Founded in 1927, Georgia-Pacific
S.C. State Fair seeks temporary workers
The South Carolina State Fair is seeking temporary workers for the 12-day annual event, set for Oct. 12-23 at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. Available positions include cookie kitchen attendants, guest services, home and craft attendants,
Tax credits available to agribusinesses for purchasing SC-grown products
State agribusinesses have until Sept. 30 to apply for tax credits intended to reward companies for buying S.C.-grown products. Income tax credits or withholding tax credits are available to qualified agribusinesses or agricultural
SC’s June unemployment rate estimated at 3.2%
South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in June, down from May's estimate of 3.3%, though unemployment rates rose in every county. State statistics also show
Downtown medical building sells for $3.3 million
A 14,100-square-foot medical office building in downtown Columbia has sold for $3.3 million. Bruce Harper, managing partner of Trinity Partners, represented the seller of the property, located at 1520 Taylor St. and home to
City Roots investing $4.4 million in expansion
Columbia urban farm and agribusiness City Roots is investing $4.4 million in an expansion expected to create 60 jobs in the next five years. The expansion will include a relocation to
Hotel Trundle expanding with new wing
Downtown boutique lodging establishment Hotel Trundle is expanding with a new wing expected to open next spring. Hotel Trundle, which transformed three vacant retail buildings at the corner of Taylor and Sumter streets when it opened in
Aiken glass fiber manufacturer names new CEO
An Aiken-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of high-performance glass fiber materials has named a new president and CEO. Al Ridilla will assume day-to-day leadership of AGY Holding Corp. and join the company's
SCRA adds 2 member companies, funds 2 more
A Blythewood-based investment company is one of two startups accepted as new South Carolina Research Authority member companies. Borealis Global Advisory LLC provides global equity products and services to individuals, advisors and