Recent Articles from Christina Lee Knauss
Founder of Greenville-based convenience store chain receives state award
Stewart Spinks, founder and chairman of the board of The Spinx Co., received the Order of the Palmetto at the company's 50th Anniversary Celebration.
South Carolina retail association names new executive director
The new hire most recently served as vice president of government relations for the S.C. Hospital Association where she has been employed for more than nine years.
Columbia brewery launches line of craft beer, hard seltzer in Midlands
The beverage company is launching its inaugural line of craft beers and seltzers in select Midlands-area bars, restaurants and stores this week.
Grants available to boost South Carolina meat-processing industry
The S.C. Department of Agriculture is seeking to improve meat processing capacity in the state with a new $3 million matching grant program. This funding will help local processing facilities thrive and employ more workers
New co-working space coming to Columbia
The Regus center will offer a variety of flexible work options including private offices, co-working and collaboration spaces, meeting rooms and tech services including IT support.
Goodwill to open boutique-style store in Lexington County
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina is opening a boutique-style store that will offer shoppers designer and trendy items at affordable prices. Auten's Loft will open at 11 a.m. Dec. 6 in space adjacent to
City of Columbia to offer training for entrepreneurs
The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications for the 2023 NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur and 2023 FastTrac Growth Venture courses to be held January through March ...
New buildings coming to West Columbia industrial park
Magnus Development Partners recently broke ground on two buildings at 803 Industrial Park in West Columbia, with a third set to break ground in early 2023. The 252,720-square-foot Gateway One and 252,720-square-foot Gateway
Lexington office building sells for $1.2M
Trinity Partners recently represented the seller in the sale of a 6,800-square-foot free-standing office building in Lexington, according to a news release. The building at 330 W. Main St. sold for $1.2 million and was sold by KCR
Grocery store in Forest Acres announces expansion
The Publix grocery store at Trenholm Plaza in Forest Acres will be expanding in the next several months.The 10,634-square-foot expansion will increase the store's footprint to 48,547 square feet, according to an announcement
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions launches youth apprenticeship program
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions has launched a pilot program employing area high school students as apprentices at the Savannah River Site. Two high school seniors are the first participants in the program designed to develop future
Columbia councilwoman elected to board of National League of Cities
Columbia City Councilwoman Aditi Bussells was elected to the board of directors for the National League of Cities at the organization's 2022 City Summit in Kansas City, Mo. During her two-year term, Bussells will provide strategic









