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BizWire

Welcome to Columbia Business Report’s BizWire section, which features news and briefs about businesses and communities in Columbia and the surrounding area. To submit an item, click here.

Sep 11, 2023

Coastal Carolina University Breaks Ground on New Indoor Practice Facility

Garvin Design Group and Contract Construction joined Coastal Carolina University to break ground on a new Indoor Practice Facility project on Thursday, September 7. Located at the intersection of University Boulevard and State Route 544 just south of Brooks Stadium, the new 90,000 sf Indoor Practice Facility is designed to accom[...]

Sep 8, 2023

First Community Bank CEO Mike Crapps Recognized with Community Impact Award

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has awarded First Community Bank Chief Executive Officer Mike Crapps with the Mike Till Impact Award at its annual luncheon held in August. The recognition is in memory of Mike Till, a past chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, who was a beloved leader in the business community[...]

Sep 8, 2023

Zoo Takes Next Steps Toward River Views and Economic Growth

Columbia, S.C. – Imagine visiting a South Carolina nature preserve that guides guests along the banks of the Saluda River to discover black bears, bald eagles and red wolves; soaking in extraordinary birds-eye views of the river and Columbia skyline from a skyway gondola unlike any other in the Southeast; dining at a one-of-a-kind restaurant […]

Sep 8, 2023

Flying Biscuit Café to Offer Bacon & Eggs Meal for $5 on ‘Better Breakfast Day’

On Tuesday, September 26, also known as “Better Breakfast Day” nationally, The Flying Biscuit Café in Five Points will offer our classic bacon & eggs breakfast for just $5, all day long. This special includes 2 eggs your way, 3 strips of bacon, creamy dreamy grits, and a fluffy flying biscuit.

Sep 8, 2023

Hood Construction Virtual Design Manager Wins NAWIC Award at 68th Annual Conference

COLUMBIA, SC – Hood Construction is proud to share that Virtual Design Manager, Natalye Jackson, was awarded the Executive Spotlight Shining Star Award at the 68th Annual National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Conference. The 68th Annual conference was held in Portland, OR by the NAWIC Executive Committee of[...]

Sep 7, 2023

Collins & Lacy Announces New Attorney Jake Thompson

Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces the arrival of their newest attorney, Jake Thompson. A native of Florence, SC and ’21 graduate from the USC School of Law, Jake interned for Senator Lindsey Graham and gained experience as a law clerk at Florence and Columbia law firms, with his most previous experience serving as an associate […]

Sep 7, 2023

Pyramid Contracting Joins as Cornerstone Sponsor for Construction Suicide Prevention Week

Irmo, SC – Pyramid Contracting, an established general contracting firm based in Irmo, is proud to announce its participation as a Cornerstone Sponsor in Construction Suicide Prevention Week, taking place from September 4th to September 8th, 2023. It is a nationwide effort to bring awareness to the epidemic of suicide in t[...]

Sep 7, 2023

Cyberwoven, a South Carolina Digital Agency, Announces Three New Hires

Columbia, S.C. – Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, is proud to welcome several new members to the firm’s Account and Marketing teams. Each new ‘Weaver brings a diverse skill set to the firm in the areas of digital marketing, content development and strategy,[...]

Sep 7, 2023

Speaker to tell about her experiences as a Red Cross worker in Vietnam

COLUMBIA, S.C. – When Peyton Wooldridge graduated from Mary Baldwin College in 1968, she had a job teaching 3rd grade waiting for her. But a letter from her school friend Caroline in Vietnam persuaded her to take a different course: “Peyton, you’ve got to come. It will change your life,” Caroline wrote. Caroline and [...]

Sep 7, 2023

Trinity Partners Facilities the Sale of Two Development Parcels

Columbia, South Carolina – September 6, 2023, Trinity Partners Columbia represented both sides in the sale of two development parcels located on Spears Creek Church Road in Columbia, SC. Braden Shockley and Roger Winn, SIOR represented the buyer in the purchase of a 0.94-acre parcel for $715,000. The buyer plans to develop a c[...]

Sep 6, 2023

Free lecture to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day at Relic Room

COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Friday, Sept. 15, the United States will observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor Americans who were either prisoners of war or went missing in action, particularly during the Vietnam War. POWs and the missing will be the focus of a special program that day at noon at the South Carolina […]

Sep 6, 2023

New Hatchlings and Successful Partnerships Soared This Summer at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Columbia, S.C. – Eager to experience the Columbia, South Carolina summer first-hand, several new friends emerged from their eggs throughout the hottest months at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. The Zoo’s newest residents are always a big draw, and plenty of “Ooohs” and “Ahhhs” can be heard from guests who see these zoo ba[...]