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The city of Columbia has rebranded and adopted a new slogan, “Together, We Are Columbia." Photo/Deposit photos
Apr 8, 2024

Columbia kicks off downtown strategic plan process — what to know

It has been 25 years since the adoption of the City Center Master Plan and more than 15 years since the adoption of the Innovista Master Plan.

Owners Cory Sanders and LaDon Matthews are set to open the first Teriyaki Madness in South Carolina and their first Teriyaki Madness shop at 942 Harden St. on April 12. (Photo/Teriyaki Madness)
Apr 5, 2024

National Asian food franchise to open first South Carolina location in Columbia

The eatery will offer teriyaki bowls filled with ingredients like all-natural marinated chicken, steak, salmon or tofu with stir-fry vegetables and a base of steamed white, brown or fried rice or Yakisoba noodles.

For the second year in a row, Lula Drake Wine Parlour is a finalist for a James Beard Award, but this time in a different category. (Photo/Bee Turner/Experience Columbia SC)
Apr 4, 2024

James Beard Awards finalists include these 4 South Carolina nominees

A wine and beverage program and three South Carolina chefs are finalists for the prestigious …

Delta Children was started in 1968 by a man who had recently become a new parent and wanted to create a safe line of products for newborns. Eventually they products grew to furniture and bedding for children of all ages. (Photo/DepositPhoto)
Apr 3, 2024

National manufacturer to establish $33M operation in Orangeburg County

A company that makes and sells furniture for children from infants to teens will set up its first South Carolina site …

Katalyst Corp. provides software-as-a-service that is designed to help at-risk populations. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 2, 2024

Cayce company receives SCRA grant for music-teaching app

A Greenville company that provides SaaS services is the newest member of SCRA, which also provided grants to five …

The Benedict College Best Lives Center (BLC) has partnered with SC Works as a Connection Point within the city of Columbia, becoming the first college in South Carolina to be named a SC Works Connection Point. (Photo/Benedict College)
Apr 2, 2024

Columbia college the first institution to partner with SC Works on workforce initiative

Community members can search for jobs, seek new opportunities that will lead to career advancement, and file for unemployment insurance through the Department of Employment and Workforce.

The SC Council on Competitiveness and partners have launched the SC Asset Network (SCAN) mapping tool. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 1, 2024

New interactive mapping tool aims to connect South Carolina industries

The web-based tool features key players in logistics, aerospace and technology sectors across the state.

Roslyn Clark Artis has been president and CEO of Benedict College since 2017. (Photo/A.J. Shorter Photography)
Mar 29, 2024

Columbia college names administration building for its 1st female president

When she was hired for the job, the college president showed up a month early and got to the task of …

Mar 29, 2024

Nomination deadline nears for CRBR Women of Influence awards

Honorees will be recognized during an event July 24 at the Columbia Marriott, as well as in a special section of the Columbia Regional Business Report and online.

The high-flying F-16, winner of the 2023 Coolest Thing title, passes the crown to the earth-grabbing Honda Talon. (Photo/South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance)
Mar 28, 2024

Voters choose the ‘Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina’

More than 218,000 votes were cast in the annual Manufacturing Madness competition …

Palmetto Goodwill and its affiliated Palmetto Excel Center will open two new adult charter high schools in South Carolina by the fall of 2025. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 27, 2024

Palmetto Goodwill to open high school in Sumter

The school will allow community members to earn their high school diplomas and workforce certifications at a fast pace.

Parker’s Kitchen recently opened its first store in Aiken, with plans to expand its fooprint in South Carolina and Georgia. (Photo/Parker's Kitchen)
Mar 27, 2024

Parker’s Kitchen opens first store in Aiken — with more to come

The brand operates 81 stores, and plans to double the number of locations in the next four years.