TODAY'S HEADLINES  |  Sept. 25, 2019

Go West: Growth booming across Gervais Street bridge

Developers and officials say West Columbia provides a business-friendly environment with plenty of room to grow. New retail and residential development is popping up on State Street and beyond. Triangle City has particular potential for commercial growth, developers say. 

Columbia apartment complex sells for $23.1M

Wellington Farms, built in 2001 and located 10 minutes from downtown Columbia, sold to Gastonia, N.C.-based Southwood Realty Co. for $98,000 per unit.

Optus Bank receives national award

The Columbia-headquartered bank is one of 113 nationwide to receive a Bank Enterprise Award, recognizing investments in economically distressed communities, from the Community Development Financial Institution.

Clemson collaborates on innovative internet project

Clemson University is collaborating on a $20-million project that could make the internet faster and more secure.

Submit Columbia Under Construction items

The Oct. 7 print CRBR issue will include the next edition of Columbia Under Construction, a feature section on architecture, engineering and construction in the Midlands. Submit items by clicking on the above headline by Friday.