Riverbanks Zoo debuts Saluda Skyride over Saluda River
Riverbanks Zoo opens the Saluda Skyride, linking the zoo and garden with sweeping river views, universal access, and a milestone in expansion plans.
Global manufacturer chooses Midlands for first facility of its kind for company
ATP Adhesives will invest $70M in a Columbia, SC plant, creating 130 jobs. The solvent-free adhesive tape facility begins production in July 2026.
Manchester Industries expands with Blythewood facility
Manchester Industries leased 98,280 square feet at Access 77 in Blythewood, boosting paperboard production and tapping into central South Carolina’s logistics.
Lawrence Flynn named Lawyer of the Year in Columbia
Best Lawyers named Lawrence Flynn of Pope Flynn as Lawyer of the Year in Municipal Law for Columbia, recognizing his leadership and public finance expertise.
Construction company founder awarded South Carolina Order of the Palmetto
Richard H. Cohn Sr., founder of Cohn Corp., received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto, from Gov. Henry McMaster.
Lexington launches first Week of Restaurants celebration
Lexington’s first Week of Restaurants runs Sept. 11-21 with special menus, local flavors and a chance to win a $250 dining gift card by visiting multiple spots.
Lexington steakhouse opening new location at Markley Station in Greenville
Cork & Cleaver Steakhouse, part of Happy Fork Hospitality Group, is opening a new loca-tion at Markley Station in Greenville’s West End dining district.
How Gather COLA represents a new vision for Columbia development
Gather COLA, a new open-air food hall and event space, opens this fall at Columbia’s BullStreet District with diverse dining, bars and live entertainment.
Colliers sells 3-building flex office portfolio in Columbia
Colliers brokered the sale of Columbia’s Stephenson Center, a 102K SF flex/office portfolio, to FirstLight Investments.
Spirit Airlines to exit Columbia airport amid bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines will end Columbia flights Oct. 4 as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, ending routes to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Newark.
United Airlines to launch nonstop service from Columbia to metro hub
United Airlines launches a nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport starting Jan. 7.
R2P Innovations CEO to keynote SC Manufacturing Expo
Tony Deering, CEO of R2P Innovations, will deliver a keynote at the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference, highlighting growth and innovation.











