COLUMBIA, S.C. — There’s a growing need for affordable housing in the Midlands. For many residents, owning a home feels out of reach. 62-year-old Debra Mims has never owned her own home. "It would be ...

Columbia might not have the beaches of Hilton Head or the rich, historic charm of Charleston, but it still has plenty to offer. The Soda City is home to the state’s capital, the University of South ...

This is an edition of Capital City Progress, a weekly column that focuses on business, growth and development news in the Columbia area. It is written by Post and Courier Columbia business reporter ...