Recent Articles from Christina Lee Knauss
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
This South Carolina entrepreneur on finding the magic formula for success
Pixie Paula Dezzutti's many business interests run the gamut from financial planning and real estate development to ventures in the spirits industry, as well as a newly acquired biopharmaceuticals company.
Turn90 receives grant from Bank of America for workforce development
Turn 90, a nonprofit that helps men find employment after prison, has been named the 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion in the Columbia and Charleston markets. As part of the program, Turn90 will receive a total of $100,000
Shop specializing in African culture opens new Columbia location
The House of Hathor, a store and cultural arts center centered around African and African-American culture, recently held the grand opening for its new location in Northside Plaza at 6319 N. Main St. in Columbia. The shop is owned
Unemployment rate in SC rises in October
South Carolina's unemployment rate increased to 3.3% in October from September's estimate of 3.2%, according to data released Nov. 18 by the S.C. Department of Unemployment and Workforce. During October, the estimate of
National fast food chain to open $80M distribution center in Lexington County
Once completed, the facility will supply restaurants around the region and is expected to create 165 jobs.
Grants available to preserve Richland County land and historic places
Grants will soon be available for nonprofits and other groups seeking to protect and preserve Richland County's land and historic places. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 1, nonprofits, neighborhood organizations, governmental agencies
Shop featuring Black-owned companies opens in Columbia
A shop dedicated to showcasing products from Black-owned companies held its grand opening in Columbia on Thursday, Nov. 17. BOPs, which stands for "Black-owned products" is located inside NoMA Warehouse at 2222 Sumter St.
New bakery opens in West Columbia
A new West Columbia bakery is a testament to what happens when four friends with a lifelong appreciation for food and cooking decide to follow their dreams. Breads & Such, located at 1220 C Avenue, was opened in late summer by








