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
Performing arts center highlights $26.2M White Knoll renovations
Drama students at White Knoll High School have a brand-new Performing Arts Center in which to showcase their talents. The center, constructed as part of $26.2 million in improvements to the Lexington high school's campus made with
West Columbia industrial building sells for $6.375 million
An industrial building in West Columbia has sold for $6.375 million. Trinity Partners' Nick Stomski and Jake Nidiffer of Trinity Partners represented the seller of the 180,000-square-foot building at 107 McQueen St.
Richland County businessman faces tax evasion charges
A Richland County businessman has been charged with six counts of tax evasion. S.C. Department of Revenue agents arrested Ronnie L. Dozier today. Dozier, 53, of Hopkins, operated
International decor company expanding Lexington operations
An international decor printing company is investing $21 million to expand its Lexington County operations in a move expected to create 23 jobs during the next five years. Schattdecor, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany
Former Orangeburg School District employee sentenced for fraud
A former Orangeburg School District employee has been sentenced to almost three years in federal prison for defrauding the district of more than $550,000. David Cortez Marshall was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Mary G. Lewis to
Columbia Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce honored nine local businesses and individuals, ranging from a hotel to an exterminating company, with its 2022 Impact Awards. The awards, presented by Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., were announced
Final gas tax increase to take effect in July
South Carolinians will see the final increase in gas prices of a phased, six-year plan starting July 1. The Motor Fuel User Fee increase will raise gas prices by two cents per gallon for the final time as part of the
Columbia to welcome 2 new businesses
Two new businesses are set to open in Columbia in the next two weeks. City officials will attend grand opening ceremonies for a North Main business as well as a new restaurant concept in the Vista, beginning with
Samsung’s Newberry investment nears $500 million
In the five years since opening its first U.S. home appliance manufacturing facility in 2017, Samsung has invested nearly $500 million in the Newberry County plant. That total exceeds the $380 million planned
Orangeburg County man faces tax evasion charges
An Orangeburg County man has been arrested and charged with three counts of tax evasion. David Cortez Marshall Jr., 31, of Orangeburg failed to report sales for his company, Level 8 Communications LLC, totaling $1.1 million from
SRS, Denmark Tech create paid apprenticeship program
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Denmark Technical College have created a paid internship program to train Savannah River Site nuclear operators. The apprenticeships, open to area residents and students from local colleges and
Plethora of pimento cheese options available with passport
Aficionados of a Southern delicacy have a new way to consume pimento cheese. Experience Columbia SC is celebrating National Cheese Day on June 4 by reintroducing its Pimento Cheese Passport. The downloadable passport features 17 dishes