Columbia doctor tapped for CDC Foundation leadership role

Lisa Waddell has been named chief medical officer for the nonprofit, which supports the work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The position was created to aid the organization’s response to the COVID-19 health crisis.

Benjamin joins National Judicial College board of trustees

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is one of three new members elected to the board of the country’s oldest institution of judicial education. The National Judicial College, founded in 1963, is located in Nevada.

Mashburn Construction completes Myrtle Beach office

The Columbia-based firm began renovating a historic building in downtown Myrtle Beach earlier this year. The 2,500-square-foot office at 807 N. Kings Highway will be the firm's fourth in S.C.

S.C. sees rise in vacancy rates, continued construction

Vacancy rates are up as construction continues and speculative buildings are delivered, says a Colliers International report. Columbia’s market, particularly Orangeburg County’s submarket, led absorption at 479,072 square feet.

Cheraw to receive $824,112 water infrastructure grant

The Economic Development Administration funds will be used to help protect local businesses from floods and natural disasters. Improvements will be located near an Opportunity Zone and include $206,028 in local investment.