Lexington Bi-Lo employees have been assured their jobs are safe. An independent Piggly Wiggly  store owner intends to buy the Bi-Lo at 760 US-378. New Piggly … more

It's wild out there.  Lexington Two students are learning about wildlife and the environment via classroom sessions presented by the S.C. Waterfowl Association. On Tuesday, Chuck … more

Nearly 3,000 SC small businesses and nonprofits will receive federal corona virus relief funds. The SC Department of Administration announced 2,970 applicants for the SC Cares Act Relief Grant … more

Dr. James C. Steele, practiced medicine at 401 W. Main Street in downtown Lexington for years. He died on July 1, 2018 at the age of 94.  Thursday NAI Columbia announced that John … more

Business owners and managers who survived and thrived in 2020, says our friend Ruth King, used these 3 simple strategies: 1. They paid close attention to their customers….even when they didn’t … more

$65 million in grants are due in January for almost 3,000 small businesses and non-profits. State officials said the money some from 2 programs lawmakers set up – the Minority and … more

A business broker friend congratulated us on our financial management during the 2020 pandemic. He said we did not lose near as much money as many other small businesses. We appreciate his compliment … more

A car wash and a grocery story have recently opened in West Columbia.  Franks Car Wash has opened at 1707 Charleston Highway in West Columbia. It’s the old site of Ryan’s Steak … more

Bart Baldwin is opening Bart's Crazy Good Coffee at 230 Columbia Avenue, Chapin. . "Historically I did not drink coffee until about 5 years ago," Baldwin told ColaDaily.com. "I didn't … more

SC officials should not get their hopes up. Boeing is bringing all its 787 Dreamliner production to North Charleston. But the plant will actually produce fewer Dreamliners. Boeing … more