Board Chair Allison Terracio (left) and Marketing Director Pamela Bynoe-Reed (right) Recognized for Excellence in Transportation Leadership Columbia, S.C. (August 20, 2025) – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is celebrating two of its top leaders who have received statewide recognition for their impact on public transportation. RichlandContinue Reading

Families in the area now have a solution for head lice. Carolina Lice Center, officially opened in Irmo August 18.  The center offers exclusive heated-air Airtek lice treatments that leave families completely lice free in just one hour. To celebrate its grand opening, Carolina Lice Center is offering FREE head checks for teachers during AugustContinue Reading

The Town of Irmo has named Tide Law its Small Business of the Month. The firm will be recognized at the Irmo Town Council meeting on August 19th. Tide Law offers a range of legal services, including residential and commercial real estate transactions, estate administration, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and business formation. A resident nominatedContinue Reading

Columbia, S.C. – The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has announced the addition of Ada Stiglbauer as its new Marketing Coordinator. A Columbia native and recent graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, Stiglbauer brings a strong foundation in strategic marketing, digital media, and community engagementContinue Reading

By James Bahm   What’s the most important step of your sales process? All of them, you might say, and to a certain extent, I can see why you would say that. However, let me ask you this: How many times have you had a meeting that got off toContinue Reading

By: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: (Hint: It might not be Johnny!)Setting up an irrevocable trust is often a smart and effective way to protect your assets from long-term care costs, especially when pre-planning for Medicaid eligibility. However, this strategy works only if you choose the rightContinue Reading

A Closer Look at What Makes Them Different By James Bahm Over the course of a week, I may speak with 30 or so individuals in a variety of professions and gain some valuable insight into what their current marketing strategies are. During my initial CNA (Client Needs Analysis) I alwaysContinue Reading

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As administrator of South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan, I’m happy to share that recent passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act spells good news for South Carolina families who are using tax-advantaged 529 savings plans to save for their children’s education. The billContinue Reading