Dominion Energy is helping residential electric customers in South Carolina reduce energy consumption and save money this summer through its heating and cooling equipment program. Eligible customers can receive rebates of up to $750 toward the cost of buying and installing new Energy Star-qualified central air conditioning systems, heat pumpsContinue Reading
The heart of any city is its downtown, where restaurants, boutiques, lawyers, hair salons, theaters, and many more enjoy the bustling hum of commerce. On May 25, 2011, Main Street welcomed a new retailer to its growing chorus of Downtown Columbia institutions when the Mast General Store opened its doorsContinue Reading
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addresses attendees By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Central Carolina Realtors Association (CCRA) presented more than 200 box fans to the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), the Lexington County Sheriff’s Dept., and the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office during the CCRA’s quarterly luncheon at the ColumbiaContinue Reading
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has created a special Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other food service businesses impacted by COVID-19. To check if your business is eligible and for more guidance on applying for these funds please visit the site at: www.sba.gov/funding-programs/.Continue Reading
Wild Flower Salon held a ribbon cutting with the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce on their one year anniversary Wednesday, May 19. The full service salon is owned by Deni McMillion. “We are so thankful for our patrons sticking with us through this challenging year,” said Deni. “We’re a wonderfulContinue Reading
Libby Hagins State Farm Insurance will hold a Pet Protection Party kicking off their new policies protecting pets in the home. State Farm is offering ‘furry friends’ coverage and Libby wants all pet owners to stop by with fuzzy faced critters. The drop-in party is June 19th from 10am untilContinue Reading
Senior Resources has announced Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has donated $30,000 worth of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts, along with sandwich buns to benefit low-income senior citizens. Senior Resources partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank to distribute 5-pound bags of frozen chicken breasts and bags containing 12 sandwich buns toContinue Reading
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith, and factor-based separately managed account, Fidelis, was recategorized by Morningstar from Large-Cap Value to Mid-Cap Blend. As of March 31, 2021, WI Fidelis received a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM among 135 Mid-Cap Blend products for 3-year performance, and a 4-star Morningstar Rating for 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted-performance.Continue Reading
Taxes can seem confusing and complicated, leaving room for misconceptions and myths to pop up – especially during tax season. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants you to know truth from myth when it comes to taxes. Listed below are some of the most common South Carolina taxContinue Reading
Ray Lowe joined the ranks of Keller Williams Realty in Columbia back in January of 2021. Ray had retired from the US Navy after 20 years of active duty service aboard submarines and fell in love with South Carolina after being stationed at the Charleston Navy base. He married hisContinue Reading
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recently presented Jim Hudson, founder and principal of the Jim Hudson Automotive Group, with nearly $26,000 in unclaimed funds due to his business and various dealerships throughout the state. “I love returning unclaimed property to people across South Carolina, and I am certainly glad when weContinue Reading