Headlines in the Midlands
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Moe’s bold move
The Palmetto Compress controversy wasn’t Columbia’s finest moment. -
New I-9 Form takes effect today. Are you ready?
Employers are required to use the new I-9 Form to verify the identity and employment authorization of each employee hired in the United States. -
Pilgrimage to Sullivan’s Island
An excerpted essay written by W. Thomas Smith Jr. and included in the just-released anthology, STATE OF THE HEART: South Carolina Writers on the ... -
Marketplace Fairness Act Survey
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S.C. writers talk about their favorite places
STATE OF THE HEART reminds us of what is best about South Carolina and her many gifted writers. -
Christian-based fine arts academy to open in August
Northeast Arts Academy – a new and unique arts-training initiative launched by Northeast Presbyterian Church – will open its doors this August -
Carolina’s cloud
An app for phone and web that aims to connect people on the University of South Carolina’s campus in a new way. -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2013
Unemployment rate down; Industry employment up 18,200 -
Big Red and the Star of the West
A meeting this week between former and retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers (members of the national Special Forces Association and the ... -
S.C. Workforce Partners Unveil Upgraded Service Delivery System for Customers
The SC Department of Employment and Workforce today announced an upgraded, technology-focused service delivery method. -
Like A Yellow Dust Storm
Long stretches of I-20 provided views of massive clouds of pollen moving across the land like some 1930's dust storm. -
Investing in Your Child’s Education – Tax Free
We all know that the cost of a college education is rising, so developing a saving strategy now is more important than ever. -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2013
February unemployment rate down. The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in South Carolina decreased to 8.6 percent in February from January’s ... -
Five Questions for DeWitt Zemp, partner with Southern Strategy Group
The Columbia-based element of the nation’s largest lobbying firm -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation January 2013
Unemployment rate up slightly in January; Nearly 27,000 more people working than a year ago -
Mullikin named “special deputy” and member of Dive Recovery Team
COL Thomas Stowe Mullikin was named “special deputy” with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. -
Moe Baddourah to run for Columbia Mayor
Restaurateur would be first business person to lead city government in more than three decades -
Science and Mathematics Governor's School Honors University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
2013 Townes Award Honoree -
Tomahawks to Taliban-hunters
South Carolina’s unique military heritage and tradition -
Youth ChalleNGe is transforming troubled teens
The S.C. Youth Challenge Academy is about second chances. It is a second chance at a young life that is either on the verge of – or is already – ... -
Fort Jackson, South Carolina - Life, Liberty, & Lore
One night talking to a stranger in a tavern so far South it's not Southern at all, he asked me where I lived. -
Citadel graduate and Army officer interviewed for documentary about Prince Harry
Lt. Col. Bill Connor, U.S. Army (Res.), was recently interviewed for a BBC television documentary about Prince Harry’s wartime service in the ... -
Was Penny Tax Vote Rigged?
They were inarguably the worst-run county elections in living memory – and that's the best-case, most-forgiving scenario. -
The Broom Lady - Making Brooms The Old-Fashioned Way
"Americans themselves, as individuals, don’t make useful stuff anymore". -
Continued Improvement for Columbia’s Industrial Market
MARKET OVERVIEW: Columbia’s Industrial Market ended 2012 with a second consecutive quarter of positive absorption and decreased vacancy rate. -
YE 2012: Columbia Retail Market Report
The Columbia, SC Retail Market continued to excel in 2012 ending the year with the lowest vacancy rate in over three years. -
Columbia, SC Continues to Attract New Retailers
MARKET OVERVIEW: The Columbia, SC Retail Market continued to excel in 2012 ending the year with the lowest vacancy rate in over three years. -
2013 State of the Town Address
2012 was a phenomenal year for the Town of Lexington. -
State Guard conducts advanced disaster training
50 members of the S.C. State Guard participated in advanced emergency management training at the Olympia Armory in Columbia, Jan. 19 and 20. -
Mayor Benjamin Delivers 2013 State of the City Address
Ladies and Gentlemen, the world is changing around us. -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2012
The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.4 percent in December from 8.3 percent in November. -
South Carolina takes top spot for jobs linked to foreign investment
South Carolina continues to stand out as a top destination for foreign investment, ranking first in attracting jobs through foreign investment, ... -
“And then I blinked…” Claire Fort Reminisces
To all the extraordinary people in the Greater Midlands Area and throughout our state with whom I have had the privilege of working over these 42 ... -
Gov. Nikki R. Haley's State of the State Message
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my fellow South Carolinians: -
The Global Corner - What Would You Do?
The continued raising of taxes on businesses might prompt the analogy of BMI (Body Mass Index). -
South Carolina Triggers Off Tier 4 of the Recently Extended Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program
COLUMBIA, SC - January 9, 2013 - Federal unemployment benefits will continue for thousands of South Carolinians due to Congress extending the ... -
Richland County Sheriff named Honorary Green Beret
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was named HONORARY GREEN BERET by the Special Forces Assoc. (S.C. chapter) during ceremonies at the Capitol City ... -
OP-ED Fiscal Cliff Fix the Debt
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Jingle Bells - The Song That Started A Feud
It's one of the more popular Christmas songs. It's also a song that lends itself to all sorts of versions and lyrics. -
2012 Top 15 on MidlandsBiz
Here are the top fifteen most read articles during the year. -
First Gentleman Haley receives Youth ChalleNGe recognition
First Gentleman of S.C. and a S.C. Army National Guard officer – was recognized by the S.C. Youth ChalleNGe Academy Advisory Board during ... -
South Carolina chosen to help lead nation’s initiative to prevent unemployment fraud
DECEMBER 19, 2012 - South Carolina has been selected to help lead the nation’s efforts to improve Unemployment Insurance (UI) integrity commonly ... -
Hudson elected pres. of national association representing state defense forces
Brig. Gen. Herman J. Hudson, S.C. State Guard (Ret.) has been elected president of the State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS). -
Remembering The Wish Book
With Christmas just around the corner, what better time than now to remember the Wish Book. -
Camden attorney thrice-awarded in two weeks
COL Thomas Stowe Mullikin, pres. of the Camden-based Mullikin Law firm has received three awards in two weeks; two military decorations and an ... -
Hunting’s Long, Slow Demise
Writing By Tom Poland: It’s a classic late afternoon, autumn day. Men in tan jackets of canvas follow a pair of pointers working a brushy field. -
Five Points: A Victim of its Own Success?
Forget the Five Points you knew. -
Federal unemployment benefits to end, impacting 29,000 South Carolinians
Federal unemployment benefits will end next month for individuals nationwide as the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program expires. -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2012
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped significantly in October to 8.6 percent from the September estimate of 9.1 percent. -
Pulliam Morris Interiors Celebrates 50 Years in Business
Distinguishes Itself in Today's Design-Conscious World -
Nostalgia In The Midlands: The Gathering Place - The Country Store
You never see a true country store anymore. -
Lexington vs. Richland: Comparing the Cost of Doing Business
For Richland County, the focus has to be to make it as easy as possible for people to do business, especially in tough economic times. -
Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday’s presidential election results
Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement: -
State Guard, Harvest Hope, and Aerobridge aid NE-storm victims
Members of the S.C. State Guard, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and AeroBridge spent much of Saturday and Sunday packing boxes of food, water, clothing, ... -
Hospitality Association gets new leader and name
The South Carolina Hospitality Association announced that John Durst, former director of the S. C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, is ... -
Vote NO: Sales tax hike could be a disaster for local economic growth
With the economy still struggling to recover, how can we afford to impede business and job growth? -
Vote ‘Yes’ on the penny to protect public safety
There are many good reasons to vote “Yes” for the penny sales tax on Nov. 6, but I have a particular concern as Richland County sheriff. -
The Penny Tax: Richland County's Billion-Dollar Gamble
It's being sold as a penny tax to help the poor get to work. -
Leadership 101: The Awendaw Hump
In our ongoing LEADERSHIP 101 series, we’ve addressed the warrior (competitive) nature inherent in any true leader who has mastered the art, as ... -
Mullikin and Smith receive Senate commendations for honorary titles
State Senator Michael L. Fair (R–Greenville) formally commended attorney Thomas S. Mullikin and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. for having ... -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation for September 2012
In September, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 9.1 percent from the August estimate of 9.6 percent. -
Senator says a national medal should mirror medal for S.C.’s fallen
The Medal of Valor – a newly established decoration for South Carolinians who have lost their lives while serving in or deploying to a combat zone ... -
Private Sector: City TIFs are Bad Business?
Controversial multi-million government plan characterized as irresponsible, unnecessary by private sector critics -
Green Berets to converge on South Carolina in 2014
The Palmetto State will host the U.S. Army Special Forces Association’s national convention in 2014. And Columbia and Charleston will serve as ... -
Businesses to see savings from revised 2012 tax rates
S.C. businesses will receive their revised 2012 unemployment insurance tax rates during the next several days, the SC Department of Employment and ... -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2012
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 9.6 percent in August. -
New advanced degree now offered in health information technology at USC
The University of South Carolina has been granted approval by the state Commission on Higher Education to launch a new degree program in health ... -
Decoding the Black Death
UofSC anthropologist finds clues in medieval skeletons -
Connor and Smith form National Defense Consultants, LLC
A partnership providing clients with military analysis. -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2012
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.6 percent in July from 9.4 percent in June. -
Sheriff Leon Lott’s team endures training by former U.S. Navy SEALs
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott – known for his exacting physical-fitness and tactical-training standards (demanded of himself and others) – ... -
Military leaders gather to discuss huge, looming defense cuts
State and federal political and military leaders gathered for a press conference, Wednesday, Aug. 8, to discuss the impact $1.2 trillion in cuts ... -
Husband-wife team join State Guard
The newest husband-wife team to join the S.C. State Guard. -
A Taste of France Comes to Columbia
Laurent Prescelti of South France visited Columbia, South Carolina in 2010 and made the decision to open a French cuisine restaurant after ... -
South Carolina Retail Association Welcomes Sales Tax Holiday And Predicts Big Shopping Weekend
The South Carolina Retail Association has announced that the 12th annual Sales Tax Holiday will run from Friday, Aug. 3 at 12:01 a.m. through ... -
State Guardsman receives Special Forces Association Award
MAJ Mike Mika – the assistant operations officer for the S.C. State Guard and a retired Sgt. Maj., U.S. Army Special Forces – received the coveted ... -
Advice for Parents as Your Nest Empties of First-Year Bound College Students
It is the season where nests in family homes across the nation will become vacant. Little birdies, or “first-time college students,” will be off ... -
Mike Bedenbaugh, Executive Director of The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation
The Palmetto Trust works hard for the advocacy of historic preservation, the education about our state's history and culture, and the funding of ... -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2012
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.4 percent in June from 9.1 percent in May. -
S.C. attorney climbs Europe's highest mountain
Col. Thomas Stowe Mullikin – a Camden, S.C.-based environmental attorney and deputy commander of the S.C. State Guard – reached the summit of ... -
S.C. attorney climbs Europe's highest mountain
Col. Thomas Stowe Mullikin – a Camden, S.C.-based environmental attorney and deputy commander of the S.C. State Guard – reached the summit of ... -
Leadership 101: Show, Don't tell
As leaders we shouldn't simply tell our subordinates they're doing good work. We should show them. DEMONSTRATE to them our appreciation for their ... -
Top Ten Summer Outdoor Activities in Columbia
Get active this summer by doing one or all of my Top Ten Summer Outdoor Activities in Columbia, and have a vacation right in your own back yard! -
The Four Key Supreme Court Rulings on Arizona’s Immigration Law and What They Mean for South Carolina
On June 25, 2012, the United States Supreme Court again reviewed Arizona’s efforts to address illegal immigration within its borders. In 2011, the ... -
Harvest Hope Projects Need to Distribute More Than 10 Million Pounds of Food
With the beginning of summer, Harvest Hope Food Bank has seen an enormous increase in requests for food from struggling families in our community. -
South Carolina Montford Point Marines to be Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Eight South Carolinians will receive the Congressional Gold Medal for their service as a Montford Point Marines. -
Len Ross: Giving Back to the Community
The story of real estate broker, Len Ross. -
Leadership 101: The “sharpening iron” of the family
Any organization – whether military, business or otherwise – must function as a team to be successful. -
Columbia’s Top Ten Locally Owned Shops
Below is my pick for the top ten locally owned shops in Columbia for women. -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2012
Unemployment Rate Increases; More South Carolinians Enter the Labor Force -
S.C. attorney assisting Military Commissions prosecuting alleged 9/11 terrorists
Col. Thomas S. Mullikin – a Camden-based environmental attorney and deputy commander of the S.C. State Guard – has been appointed "special ... -
Local food banks and pantries will be called on to help meet the needs of these struggling families
As schools let out across the state, many families find themselves struggling to provide additional meals for their children. Our local food ... -
Cut Bureaucracy, Not Bases
While we must ask the military to do more with less, we cannot, and should not, ask them to bear a dramatically disproportionate share of the ... -
S.C. National Guard hosts energy sustainability event
The S.C. Military Department held its inaugural sustainability partnering conference, billed as “The Power of Partnerships,” at USC’s Russell ... -
Leadership 101: Running with a sledgehammer
A skilled leader should be able to lead different types of groups; and he or she needs to be flexible, adaptable, and capable to do it. -
South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2012
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the ninth consecutive month. -
State Guardsmen act as insurgents during National Guard training
Soldiers with the S.C. State Guard – the state-defense force component of the S.C. Military Dept. – served as mock insurgents, posing ... -
Leadership 101: Are leaders born or made?
Are leaders born or made? Should we even be asking the question? -
S.C. State Guard’s performance during exercise lauded by Federal Emergency official
Exercise Blazing Fury – an emergency-response exercise involving nearly 20 state and federal agencies – was held at the Greenville-Spartanburg ... -
May graduates face improving job market
Full-time job postings at USC's Career Center are up 67 percent over 2011.
