This month’s Auntie Karen "Think Big Know Bigger" Success Story features jewelry makers Nia Diggs Kai & Sprig's Creations.

Ronnie Timmons is a father, husband, and business owner. He is also the epitome of what it means to defeat the odds that are meant to destroy a person. Since 2008, Mr. Timmons has faced and overcome trials of many kinds, with the first being with his business, Ronnie’s Ribs.

The Reedy Fork Baptist Church seeks to collaborate with community churches, our Healthcare Systems, the Center for Disease Control, and other entities to reach the vulnerable, the underserved and those disproportionately affected by the virus in the south Greenville communities.

Talented people need a place to perform and show off their talent. On a national level, shows such as American Idol, The Voice and Showtime at the Apollo provide a platform for rising talent.

American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), Women Connecting Women Chapter of Newberry County salutes member, Honorable Jackie Holmes. ABWA’s mission is to provide leadership, education, networking opportunities and recognition to members on a local and national level.

LaDon Mathews has been in the event planning business for 14 years. His career began with planning events for family and friends and eventually drew the attention of people in the community. Mathews realized the potential of his event planning services and decided to turn his talents into a …

The Claflin University Center for Social Justice, in partnership with Claflin University’s First Lady LaKisha Warmack, the Freshman College, SC Humanities Council, and the South Carolina Arts Commission, will host “Social Justice Author Series – A Morning with Dr. Danielle Allen” on Tuesday,…

Clinton College has announced the hiring of alumnus Dee Frazier as the college's next athletic director and head men's basketball coach. Frazier comes to Clinton College from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, where he served as the assistant coach of the men's basketball team.

This time last year, the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 forced us to cancel our Founders' Day events, including the highly-anticipated Sneaker Ball. While Clinton College as a campus community continues to practice social distancing, we want to safely and virtually come together with our C…

During Black History Month, it is very important to shine a light on the businesses that are prominent in the Black community. Barbershops have been a staple in the black community for many years, and SportsTalk Barbershop has followed the trend.

It is often said that without a vision, people (and businesses) will perish. Tembi and Bevis Gray, owners of GMG Academy of the Arts, are visionaries. Because they have a greater vision for their music school, they are in a position to expand and grow despite a worldwide pandemic.

The February Auntie Karen "Think Big Know Bigger" Success Story features Lee Livingston, aka Kevin Cupree: Dog Breeder, Model, Actor.

Some may say that good fortune seems to fall her way. But make no mistake about it: Mattie Canzater is now a serial entrepreneur.

Greedy Rascals has introduced several new hot dogs.

One of the Midlands most innovative restaurants is opening a second location. Greedy Rascals Hot Dog Bar will host a soft opening of its new location on St. Andrews Road on February 14 (Valentine’s Day).

Rev. Dee Dawkins-Haigler recently delivered a message on the importance of where black people go from here during the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. virtual celebration.

NBCUniversal News Group launched NBCU Academy, a new, innovative, multiplatform journalism training and development program for four-year university and community college students through education, on-campus training and online programming. The initiative includes a curated onsite curriculu…

This month’s Auntie Karen Foundation’s "Think Big Know Bigger" Success Story features 15-year-old Kenneth "KJ" Hart II, a children's book author.

In addition to being a critical driver of growth in the economy overall, entrepreneurship is one of the many ways that individuals can build wealth in America. But as 2020 has illustrated, opportunities to participate and succeed in the entrepreneurial economy are not equally distributed by …

Earlier today, the Atlanta Hawks announced that it has agreed to refinance the construction loan for the Emory Sports Medicine Complex with a syndicate of Black-owned banks. The $35 million loan marks the first time a professional sports franchise has had a significant loan underwritten excl…

Duke Energy announced that it has deposited $5 million into Optus Bank, a Black-owned bank based in South Carolina, furthering the company’s support for diverse and minority-owned businesses, individuals and low-income communities. The transaction was completed at the end of 2020.

It is often said that most businesses fail within five years. For a business to survive for over 40 years, it has to be doing something right.

The search by the Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum has archived another rare historical gem. J.A. DeLaine, Jr., now living in Charlotte, NC, recently donated an original letter written by his father, Rev. J.A. DeLaine, — civil rights pioneer, from Clarendon County, South Carolina.

Columbia’s newest and fastest growing family dental practice, Ivy Creek Family Dentistry, is now accepting patients at its new location, 9007 Two Notch Rd, Ste 2B.

People start businesses for a variety of reasons. For some, it is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. For others, it is to replace lost income. For Gwen Richardson, founder of All Exquisite Events, it was almost a form of therapy. Making baked goods and treats was something that brought bac…

An infectious smile and a voice made for the stage are the words I use to best describe Courtland Thomas. Courtland is the owner of CourtConnects Lighting & Sound Solutions, an events company specializing in concessions, decor, sound, and lighting. The company has an expansive inventory …

In Western culture, the Chinese word for "crisis" is said to be composed of two Chinese characters signifying "danger" and "opportunity". That word is especially applicable to the Coronavirus pandemic. While the pandemic has devastated a lot of businesses, it has created opportunities for fo…

It’s time to enter to win rent or mortgage for a year — a $15,000 prize. The Carolina Panorama Newspaper has partnered with media outlets nationwide to offer its readers. All you have to do is complete an online entry form. That’s it!

Proverbs 22:6 says “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” That verse describes the life of local attorney Mark C. McLawhorn. He was led to enter the legal profession

Proverbs 22:6 says “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

A hustler is defined as someone who will overcome any obstacle to accomplish a goal. Ariel Johnson, owner of hair care product company JusRel Organics, says that she was raised to be a hustler.

As Richland Library continues our work to identify growing needs among entrepreneurs and support small business in our community, we're now accepting applications for our next entrepreneur-in-residence.

Dr. Santana Jones is a native of South Carolina with enormous passion for dentistry and children. Her passion for dentistry began with her position as a Navy Dental Technician. She has since worked her way through the industry and has taken on the title as the founder of Irmo Kids Dental, wh…

The South Carolina Department of Education and statewide partners have unveiled the 2021 South Carolina African American History Calendar.

Dominion Energy is still a relatively new company here in South Carolina, though they now operate a long-standing corporate citizen, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. Shortly after Dominion merged with the then SCANA Corporation, they adopted the tag line “actions speak louder,” a w…

With the announcement of Kamala Harris as Vice-President-elect of The United States of America, young black girls around the country started to see someone who looked like them in power positions. This empowerment was always a part of the story of The Rosado Sisters (Sybil and Phoebe). As th…

Rachelle Jamerson-Holmes, co-owner of Thee Matriarch Bed & Breakfast in Orangeburg, has been named the South Carolina Rural Business Person of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration.

A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen, located in downtown Columbia, has been named one of America’s Favorite Black-owned Restaurants by Discover Card. As a result of this honor, owner Folami Geter was awarded $25,000 in the @Discover #EatItForward Sweepstakes.

This Auntie Karen “Think Big Know Bigger” Success Story features visual artist, Sheneka Jackson-Kinsey.