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Work has begun on Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s checkpoint expansion project as the airport is on track to reach a passenger traffic record by the end of 2024. (Rendering/Columbia Metropolitan Airport)
Apr 25, 2024

Columbia Metropolitan Airport announces checkpoint expansion project

The completed expansion will create an additional 10,000 square foot of space on the airside of terminal.

Utopia Fulfillment Inc. has announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Sumter County. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 24, 2024

Amazon fulfillment contractor to begin operations in Sumter with 1st South Carolina facility

The company is one of the top Amazon sellers for home textiles and kitchen items in the U.S.

Graduate students Nawraj Sapkota and Janak Basel work in the lab of Apparao Rao at the Clemson Nanomaterials Institute. (Photo/Clemson University)
Apr 24, 2024

How Clemson University research could affect your access to lithium ion batteries

While the availability of lithium iode batteries is expected to wane, researchers are looking to extend that supply by …

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will commemorate 50 inspiring years of wildlife conservation on April 25. (Rendering/Riverbanks Zoo and Garden)
Apr 23, 2024

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia turns 50 — here’s what’s planned

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is commemorating 50 inspiring years of wildlife conservation.

South Carolina was awarded nearly $125 million in federal funding Monday to launch new statewide programs that will expand residential-serving community solar and grow its clean energy workforce, fueling renewable energy solutions to the Palmetto State’s growing energy generation demands. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 22, 2024

South Carolina awarded nearly $125 million to grow solar, clean energy programs

The state was one of 60 successful applicants for funding through the $7 billion Solar for All Program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The city of Columbia has rebranded and adopted a new slogan, “Together, We Are Columbia." Photo/Deposit photos
Apr 22, 2024

City of Columbia rebrands with new identity, logo

The city paid a marketing agency $69,300 to create the logo and rebrand.

The new Strategic Plan Performance Measures tool, or “dashboard,” features data and progress reports on six strategic goals developed by County Council. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 19, 2024

Richland County launches interactive online tool to measure strategic plan progress

The new Strategic Plan Performance Measures tool features data and progress reports on six strategic goals developed by County Council.

Greg Little will replace Ron Rhames this summer, becoming the seventh president of the 50-year-old technical college. (Photo/Midlands Technical College)
Apr 18, 2024

Veteran educator chosen as next president of Columbia college

The search committee heard from candidates from 30 states and one foreign country …

Greenville-based Zylö Therapeutics has created a spinoff company to market its trademarked Z-pod topical delivery platform in the pharmaceutical industry. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 17, 2024

South Carolina-based Zylo Therapeutics creates spinoff company

The company will focus on marketing its trademarked technology to the pharmaceutical industry.

Honorees for both will be recognized during a joint event July 24 at the Columbia Marriott, as well as in a special edition of the Columbia Regional Business Report and online. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 17, 2024

Deadline extended for CRBR Forty Under 40, Women of Influence nominations

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

Columbia Vehicle Group has selected Aiken County for the company’s first South Carolina operation. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 17, 2024

South Carolina’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure topic of upcoming meetings

The sessions will provide an update on the state’s efforts to support the electric vehicle industry and ecosystem

Students who pass the first part of the course will be eligible for part two — a hands-on day of operator training. (Photo/Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina)
Apr 16, 2024

Goodwill program offers path to drone pilot career

Goodwill is offering the job-training program for aspiring …