FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the FBI’s Columbia Field Office to celebrate the official opening of the new facility in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Wray, joined by federal, state, and local partners, highlighted recent successes of criminal investigations by the field office and reaffirmed the Bureau’s commitment to the people ofContinue Reading

A ribbon-cutting was held by the Global Strategies Holding Corporation on Thursday, June 16 in front of their new building, Upcycle Facility, located at 300 E. Boundary Street. Paul Sadler, President of the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce hosted the event which included Representative Chip Huggins, Senator Ronnie Cromer andContinue Reading

On May 6, 2022, The Chapin Chamber Welcomed S and S Courier and Logistics. S and S Courier and Logistics is a courier business, owned and operated by Sylvester Bowers Jr. They are located in Little Mountain, which is where Sylvester grew up. He started in October but really gotContinue Reading

On May 11th the Chapin Chamber welcomed Stephen Jerdan, owner of Kingfisher, with the ribbon cutting at their location at 1011 Rauch-Metz road in Irmo. Stephen is a certified International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) trainer. Inspired by those around him in the United States Coast Guard, Stephen began training yearsContinue Reading

ISI Consulting celebrated its ribbon-cutting in Chapin on May 4, 2022.  This Consulting business facilitates small and large group meetings and retreats for organizations that need help with creating goals and action plans. They can be reached at (803) 920 – 1736 or email at [email protected]  Left to right: Nancy WilliamsonContinue Reading

Company leaders from Miwon Specialty Chemical USA Inc. welcomed stakeholders and community allies to the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest manufacturing facility recently in Richland County. The 65,000-square-foot plant establishes the South Korea-based company’s first U.S. manufacturing site and 13th global location. Located within the Pineview IndustrialContinue Reading

On November 30, 2021, Newberry Chamber had a Ribbon Cutting for Sarah’s Rockin Kitchen in Little Mountain.  Sarah and Gary Kanan moved to South Carolina 18 months ago from Michigan. Sarah has been in the restaurant business for 38 years and decided to put a food trailer together to serve her delicious foodContinue Reading

On November 30, 2021, the Newberry Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for AugerMates. AugerMates was founded by Gary and Sarah Kanan. They patented their augers when they realized a need for Sand Augers while boating near sandbars on Lake Murray. The sand augers keep boats from drifting off no matter theContinue Reading

Lexington-Richland School District Five celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 12 for the district’s newest elementary school Piney Woods Elementary. Piney Woods Elementary opened its doors to students on August 18 and welcomed more than 400 students. School District Five commissioned Quackenbush Architects to design the district’sContinue Reading

On June 15 Modern Exterminating Company, Inc. of Columbia celebrated the opening of their third office with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The office will serve as a headquarters for the company’s growing Lexington operations. Modern Exterminating Company is a sixty-five year old, third generation family-owned pest control company headquartered inContinue Reading