Recent Articles from Christina Lee Knauss
South Carolina offers $10M in state funding to combat nursing shortage
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is partnering with the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation to make $10 million in financial assistance available to students in graduate level nurse educator programs
Massive dorm complex opens at University of South Carolina
The largest construction project in the history of the University of South Carolina has officially become a reality.
Colliers South Carolina executive to retire
Debbie Lane will retire from her role as senior vice president of real estate management at Colliers South Carolina effective Oct. 1. Lane has led the division since
Truist names new regional president for South Carolina
Truist Financial Corp. has named Alex Brame regional president for South Carolina effective Oct. 1. He currently serves as Truist's regional president in Central Pennsylvania
Nephron Pharmaceuticals names new chief procurement officer
Julie Rameas has been named chief procurement officer for Nephron Pharmaceuticals in West Columbia. In her new role, Rameas will oversee all strategic sourcing and procurement activities
New $40 million fund formed to support South Carolina agribusinesses
Agribusinesses around South Carolina can now benefit from a new $40 million fund designed to help them expand and improve operations
Tru by Hilton in Columbia sold to Georgia-based company
The Tru by Hilton Harbison Columbia, located at 271 Columbiana Drive, has been sold
Midlands Technical College president announces plans to retire
Ronald L. Rhames, the president of Midlands Technical College in Columbia, plans to retire in 2024. Rhames, who started his career with the college in 1990, is expected to retire by June 30
Benedict College Women’s Center receives $2 million federal grant
The Benedict College Women's Center will receive a $2 million grant from the Minority Business Development Agency Capital Readiness Program
Columbia physical therapy practice to open second location
A Columbia physical therapy practice will be opening a second location in Elgin. Ascent Total Performance recently leased a 1,450-square-foot space at 550 Spears Creek Church Road
Columbia-area mall is losing its last two tenants
The last two tenants at Richland Mall in Forest Acres are moving out. Both department store Belk and Barnes and Noble bookstore will be leaving
New tennis and pickleball store opens in Columbia
Tennis and pickleball players in Columbia now have a new place to buy equipment for their favorite sports.