Belk enters restructuring agreement

Under the agreement, to be completed through an expedited reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Sycamore Partners will retain majority control of the Charlotte-based department store. 

Chernoff Newman shakes up executive leadership

One of the state’s long-serving marketing and public relations firms has changed executive its leadership team and restructured business after attracting investment. The move is the company’s third succession plan in 50 years.

Leadership Columbia's 2021 project to benefit area fathers

The leadership development program’s 2021 class project will create a community center at Columbia-based Midlands Fatherhood Coalition, which provides education, coaching and other services to fathers in 16 counties. 

New business owners can apply for licenses online

First-time applicants for Richland County business licenses can now apply for those licenses online. Previously, initial applications had to be made in person, but county offices remain closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.