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Prisma Health offers Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™ for stroke survivors and caregivers

March 24, 2026

Prisma Health is extending an invitation to stroke survivors and caregivers to register for the “Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™,” Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, at Camp Cole in Eastover,…

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The City of Columbia celebrates its 47th year as a Tree City USA

March 24, 2026

The Arbor Day Foundation named City of Columbia a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. The Arbor…

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Charleston’s creative powerhouses honored at the 2026 Spark + American Advertising Awards gala

March 24, 2026

The Charleston Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Charleston Chapter announced the official winners of the 2026 Spark + AAF Awards. Following a…

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Charleston County Assessor’s Office relocates to Bridge View Drive

March 24, 2026

The Charleston County Assessor’s Office has relocated to 4050 Bridge View Drive, Suite 100. The office is open at its new location from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through…

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United Way of Greenville County expands emergency support for federal employees with 0% loan access

March 24, 2026

As the federal government shutdown continues to impact essential workers, United Way of Greenville County is taking action to support federal employees at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). More than 120…

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New principal announced for Wood Elementary for 2026–2027 school year

March 24, 2026

At its March 19 meeting, the Lexington School District Two Board of Trustees announced Andrew Price as the new principal at Wood Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The…

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Longtime Lexington Two educator David Sims selected to prestigious Heroes and Heroines Society

March 24, 2026

“I never had a day that I didn’t want to come to work.” – David Sims A retired longtime Lexington Two educator and principal who opened the district’s newest elementary…

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Position available on Charleston County Library Board of Trustees

March 24, 2026

Charleston County Council has announced a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees. Residents interested in volunteering to serve on this board are encouraged to apply online here. Applications will be…

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Columbia community invited to Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness on March 22

March 22, 2026

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) invites the Midlands community to take part in the Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 2–5 p.m.,…

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Kenny Mullis, chair of local conservation district, honored for leadership

March 19, 2026

J. Kenneth “Kenny” Mullis Jr., chairman of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District, has received the 2025 Hugh Hammond Bennett Southeast Regional Producer Award from theNational Conservation Planning Partnership.This…

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United Composite Materials, LLC selects Greenville County for first South Carolina operation

March 19, 2026

$17.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs United Composite Materials, LLC (United Composite Materials), an advanced carbon composite materials manufacturer, today announced it selects Greenville County for its first…

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We Are Sharing Hope SC honored with two workplace awards

March 19, 2026

Recognized as a 2026 Best Nonprofit Workplace and an Excellence in Nonprofits Award Recipient We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery organization,…

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Award-winning builder brings luxury lakefront living to Harborside at Lake Carolina

March 19, 2026

New Homebuilder Debuts Elegant Custom Residences—with Deeded Boat Slips—in Columbia’s Lake Carolina Community One of the Southeast’s most decorated homebuilders is bringing its signature blend of architectural artistry and refined…

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Central adopts new rate for data centers, other major power users

March 19, 2026

South Carolina’s electric cooperatives have adopted a new rate that makes permanent their existing practices that protect Palmetto State families and businesses from energy costs created by data centers and…

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Wingard’s Market wins #1 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for best plant nursery

March 19, 2026

National publication recognizes Wingard’s Market as a top plant nursery in the United States! Wingard’s Market announced they received the most votes across the country and have been named the…

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NSP Panels establishes operations in Marion County

March 19, 2026

$4.75 million investment will create 63 new jobs NSP Panels, an acoustic panel manufacturer, announced it is establishing operations in Marion County. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 63…

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USC’s new Brain Health Center brings leading-edge brain imaging and cognitive care under one roof

March 19, 2026

Ribbon cutting on March 18 celebrates new home uniting clinical care, research and 7-Tesla MRI scanner The University of South Carolina marked a major milestone in providing South Carolinians with…

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CAE hosts donation drive supporting TSA & CBP agents during partial government shutdown, here’s how you can help

March 19, 2026

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be collecting nonperishable food provisions, personal care items, household supplies, as well as noncash equivalent gift cards – for use at specific retailers, gas stations…

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City of Columbia Community Development Department to host “Community University”

March 19, 2026

Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department What: The City of Columbia Community Development Department will be hosting “Community University”, a five-week course designed to enhance citizen awareness and understanding of the…

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Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber to host JobsNow 2026, a regional workforce event

March 19, 2026

JobsNow 2026 will bring together more than 60 employers, students, and professionals at the Culinary Institute of the South The Hilton Head Island–Bluffton Chamber of Commerce – in partnership with…

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Dominion Energy announces opening date for Lake Murray public parks

March 19, 2026

Cash Will No Longer Be Accepted As Payment Dominion Energy will welcome visitors back to its Lake Murray public parks for the 2026 recreation season next month. The beach and…

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Growing greener futures: South Carolina’s green step schools program expands statewide

March 19, 2026

New partnership funding and dedicated staff bring hands-on environmental education to more South Carolina classrooms Across South Carolina, students are testing water samples, planting pollinator gardens and leading schoolwide recycling…

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City of Columbia, Columbia Police Department, HRTHUDL, and Prisma Health unite to strengthen cardiac emergency response across Columbia

March 19, 2026

The City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department, in partnership with HRTHUDL and Prisma Health, announced a new life saving initiative during the City of Columbia Go Red Columbia…

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Free outdoor concert series coming to Columbia as Koger Center launches Levitt AMP music series

March 19, 2026

The Koger Center for the Arts has set the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a series of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the LevittFoundation. The concerts will…

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Musical chess launches Kickstarter & children’s learning app that blends chess, music, movement, and play

March 19, 2026

A new edutainment platform turning screen time into brain time through playful digital experiences for kids Musical Chess, an edutainment platform designed to introduce children to chess through music,…

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Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates grand opening and ribbon cutting in Blythewood

March 17, 2026

Beacon Coffee & Cafe, a locally owned specialty coffee shop focused on quality ingredients and handcrafted food, will celebrate its Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on Monday, March 23, 2026,…

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“Best tasting water” state award earned by Spartanburg Water’s Landrum drinking water treatment plant

March 17, 2026

The R.B Simms Drinking Water Treatment Plant also earned a competitive ranking Spartanburg Water’s Landrum Drinking Water Treatment Plant has been awarded “Best Tasting Water” in South Carolina at the…

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Student entrepreneurs invited to showcase their businesses at Soda City Market

March 17, 2026

The City of Columbia and Soda City Market are collaborating to host our fourth annual Student Market Pop Up on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Students (ages 16 and older) will have the opportunity…

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Columbia children’s theatre presents Peter Pan JR.

March 17, 2026

Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) invites families across the Midlands to take flight this spring with Peter Pan JR., a high-flying musical adventure full of magic, mischief, and the power of imagination!…

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Clemson welcomes turfgrass agronomist focused on research, sustainability, and industry partnerships

March 17, 2026

Idalia “Alejandra” Sierra brings expertise in turfgrass science, sustainable management and stakeholder engagement. Idalia “Alejandra” Sierra is the new assistant professor of turfgrass agronomy at the Clemson University Pee Dee…

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City of Columbia mayor’s coffee with the press

March 17, 2026

Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will host a monthly informal coffee with the press from January through May. These will be informal coffee talks where representatives from all…

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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions

March 17, 2026

The City of Columbia is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on boards and commissions. These volunteer positions provide an opportunity for citizens to play an active role…

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The University of South Carolina and Sports Business Journal will publish college basketball postseason social media rankings

March 17, 2026

The madness of March has a pulse. And the University of South Carolina is measuring it. The College Sports Social Pulse™, the first-ever measure of college sports influence on social…

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Middleton has been named vice president of academic affairs at Denmark Technical College

March 17, 2026

Marci Middleton, Ph.D., has been named vice president of academic affairs at Denmark Technical College. Middleton holds a Doctor of Philosophy in educational policy studies and a Master of Science…

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Soda City Market nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second year in a row

March 17, 2026

Soda City Market, a cornerstone of Columbia’s vibrant community, has once again been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. Selected by a panel…

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Manufacturing Madness down to last four

March 17, 2026

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the four products advancing to the final round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest, where voters determine the Coolest Thing Made in…

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Burke High School executive principal Cheryl Swinton to lead CCSD’s Peninsula Promise initiative into 2026–27

March 17, 2026

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Ms. Cheryl Swinton, Executive Principal of Burke High School, will transition into a new district leadership role as Program Executive for the Peninsula Promise…

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Upcoming community meeting for the Imperial Drive water line project

March 17, 2026

Berkeley County Water and Sanitation will hold a community meeting on the Imperial Drive Water Line Project at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 at St. Matthews Baptist Church, located at 1143…

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Lexington One opens limited school choice for the 2026–27 school year

March 17, 2026

Lexington County School District One will offer some limited school choice opportunities during the 2026–27 school year. This limited school choice option allows Lexington One students to attend schools outside…

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Big Red Barn Retreat welcomes Emmy Award–winning journalist Judi Gatson to its board of directors

March 17, 2026

Big Red Barn Retreat welcomes Judi Gatson, Emmy Award–winning journalist and longtime co-anchor of WIS News at 5 and 6, to its Board of Directors. For nearly three decades, Gatson…

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The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce announces exclusive professional development initiative for young professionals

March 17, 2026

The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) Young Professionals Group (YPG) announced an exclusive professional development partnership with Cohesion Culture™ to launch The Cohesive Leader (TCL) Academy. This specialized program…

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The City of Columbia launches public engagement phase for the Congaree Riverfront District project

March 17, 2026

The City of Columbia is inviting residents to shape the future of its riverfront as the Congaree Riverfront District Project enters its first phase of community engagement. Following City Council’s…

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Public information meeting on Black Tom Road extension improvements

March 17, 2026

Thursday, March 26 at Whitesville Elementary School Berkeley County will host a public drop-in information meeting for two improvement projects along Black Tom Road Extension. The meeting will be held Thursday,…

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SCMC recognizes 92 South Carolina facilities for outstanding safety achievements

March 17, 2026

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) honored 92 industrial facilities across the state for their exceptional workplace safety performance in 2025. “When SCMC celebrates our annual safety awards, it’s with…

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Otani Nails ribbon cutting

March 16, 2026

Who: Councilman Peter M. Brown, City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities staff, and Owner Yvette Hickson What: The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the ribbon cutting for…

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Huzzah! Revolutionary things to do in South Carolina’s Olde English District

March 12, 2026

Hear ye, hear ye! The Olde English District (OED) in South Carolina invites writers to come experience the landmarks, events, and unforgettable stories that they might not have heard about and learn…

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Charleston Southern University mourns death of beloved campus pastor

March 12, 2026

It is with great sadness that the university announces the death of Rev. Jonathan “Jon” D. Davis, associate vice president for spiritual life, on March 9. Jon was diagnosed with…