What’s your story? Is it positive or negative? Is it about what you excel at? Or where you are frustrated and failing? Author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins says all of us have stories we … more

Many of us read The Wall Street Journal for the latest business news, trends and ideas to grow our businesses. It is an excellent newspaper but its delivery contractors aren’t. They miss our … more

Celebrity lawyer Howard Weitzman’s dream was to play professional baseball. Like many kids, he lacked the talent needed. But he had other talents. A coach recommended he consider law school. … more

Special to the Chronicle Small business owners want US Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott to support immigration reform. The Carolinas Chapter of the American Business Immigration … more

A new bakery is coming to West Columbia. Always Original Bakery is set to open in July at 501 Meeting St. “I love to bake,” said Jay Dawson. He said the bakery will offer cakes, cupcakes, … more

First Community Bank has graduated its 2021 Leadership Institute class. The 18-month program was conducted at the Columbia International University School of Business. The Lexington-based … more

The City of Cayce Planning Commission, in a 4-3 vote Monday, denied a rezoning request from the developers of a Cook Out on Knox Abbott Drive. The recommendation to deny the rezoning request will … more

Jane Ellen Murray bubbled over with advertising ideas. After she was graduated from college, she landed a menial job at an ad agency where she loved working. “I was around all the writers and … more

Our friend John Carlton has noticed something disturbing about people lately. What is it? Nobody asks good questions when they meet new people. Most folks don’t ask any questions at … more

Father’s Day is June 20, about 10 days from now. West Columbia, like the rest of the country, will recognize dad on his special day.  Father’s Day was actually created by a woman in 1909 … more