Recent Articles from Christina Lee Knauss
Two Columbia accounting firms to merge
Two Columbia public accounting firms have announced a merger. Fleischman & Associates PA will merge its professional practice into The Hobbs Group effective Aug. 21
Downtown Columbia eatery adds brunch menu, plans grand opening
A popular upscale tapas and dessert spot in downtown Columbia recently added brunch to its offerings and is preparing for a grand opening celebration later this week
Shoppers can save during South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend
Shoppers around South Carolina can get a break at the cash register this weekend with the annual Tax Free Weekend that launched at 12 a.m. Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6
Music and bicycle festival returns to downtown Columbia
A music and bicycle festival with a focus on sustainability is returning to Columbia later this month
South Carolina Research Authority names new members and grant recipients
The South Carolina Research Authority recently accepted four new companies as members, while two others received new grant funding.
Manufacturer will invest $32M to establish operations in Georgetown County
A global manufacturer of expansion, heat exchangers and other products for the heating and plumbing industries is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Georgetown County
Wells Fargo donates $60M for program to help former inmates
Former inmates returning to the community will be able to get help and workforce training through a new program coming to South Carolina.
New speakeasy to open in downtown Columbia
Smoked, the popular upscale contemporary dining restaurant in the heart of Columbia's historic Main Street District, is opening an underground speakeasy on Aug. 2
New 17-story student housing tower opens in downtown Columbia
The Standard is a new 17-story, 678-bed student housing tower at 1401 Assembly St. in Columbia's Arsenal Hill neighborhood
Palmetto Citizens names new board treasurer, chief lending officer
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has named Don Horton as its new board treasurer and Robert Terrell as new chief lending officer
The Savannah River Site’s vehicle fleet goes electric
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions is rapidly moving from burning fossil fuels to using electricity to power its fleet of nearly 1,000 vehicles at the Savannah River Site
Logistics company leases building on 40 acres in Columbia
A distribution and logistics company has leased a 244,945-squre-foot industrial building located on 40 acres in northeast Columbia.