Recent Articles from Staff
Judge approves $520 million settlement in Santee Cooper lawsuit
A judge has given preliminary approval to a $520 million settlement that would provide refunds to Santee Cooper customers whose utility rates were increased to pay for the failed V.C. Summer nuclear project.
Nursing home care requires advance planning
A survey found the median annual cost of care in a skilled nursing facility in South Carolina is $42,000. Industry experts recommend those starting to save for future care put away at least 10% of their income.
Iron Hill to open brewery in BullStreet District
Delaware-based Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant plans to open a location in Columbia's BullStreet District next year, adding to the area's rapid growth. This will be the 21st location for Iron Hill, founded in Newark, Del., in 1996.
Project helps preserve Bull Street history
Digitizing Bull Street provides information for the public and guidance for developers renovating properties that make up the 181-acre, mixed-use BullStreet District.
Report: S.C. real estate market strong in 2019, may slow in 2020
The Annual Report of the South Carolina Housing Market compiled by South Carolina Realtors found closed sales increased 4 % in 2019, while new listings increased 4% for the year. Overall median sale price rose 7.5%.
Experts: It’s never too late to plan for retirement
Financial advisers say it's not uncommon for clients to worry about not having done enough retirement planning later in life, but they urge taking action, no matter how late in the game.
First restaurant at BullStreet District closes
Bone-In Barbeque opened in April 2018 in the historic Ensor building along the first base line of Segra Park. It was a brick-and-mortar version of chef Scott Hall's popular food truck.
Santee Cooper releases reform plan, 2020 budget details
The utility presented details a day after consultants hired by the S.C. Department of Administration to write a report recommending options for Santee Cooper's future presented their conclusions to state legislators.
Employers confronting legal issues surrounding coronavirus
Employers have to consider several factors, including employee health privacy and potential for discrimination, when dealing with the novel coronavirus outbreak. Legal experts advise establishing and/or updating company pandemic plans.
Airport development setting sights on e-commerce market
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is working with Magnus Development Partners to develop 500 acres of airport property by offering space for warehouse, distribution, logistics or office needs.
Vanishing Vista? Recent closings don’t worry observers
City development officials and real estate professionals say that recent closings in the Congaree Vista are part of a cycle of businesses coming and going. Insiders say greater area density will help attract and keep future venues.
Midlands could do more to grow talent pool, competitiveness report says
In annual rankings, the Columbia area is compared to 9 other similarly sized Southeastern cities in categories of talent, innovation, entrepreneurial and business environment, industry clusters and livability.