Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Fundamentals remain stable as deliveries focus on growth areas Market Highlights Despite a 20-year construction peak, the Columbia multifamily market’s fundamentals remain steady,…
When Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman took Columbia in 1865, he captured a lot of stored Confederate munitions. Not wanting them to be used against his army as it marched farther…
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…
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,…
Partner and Personal Injury Attorney J. Eric Cavanaugh was named a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Attorney in South Carolina by The National Trial Lawyers. Cavanaugh was also recognized in…
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…
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…
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…
$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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Governor Henry McMaster has reappointed Kelly Willenberg to the South Carolina Small Business Regulatory Review Committee, extending her service through 2027. Willenberg has served on the committee since 2019. The…
By Tom Poland Each January, my thoughts turn to a fellow Georgian. James Dickey died January 19, 1997, of the same disease that took my mother’s life. On June…
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) encourages families, educators and communities to share accurate, science-based information about drugs and alcohol with young people. The observance helps address common myths…
By Jeff Becraft Last week was the one-year anniversary of our Dad passing away. Mom passed away in 2022. My brother, Ed, sent out a message to all of…
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,…
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…
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!…
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…
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 Saturday, March 22, 2026 from 2–5 p.m.,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded $280,512 to six organizations spearheading projects that strengthen cultural vibrancy and civic engagement across Columbia.…
A new workforce housing community is officially opening in Columbia, marking an important step in expanding access to affordable, high-quality living options in the Midlands. City leaders, including Mayor Daniel…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) today announced the appointment of Mark Newman as its next President & Chief Executive Officer, following a national search to identify the…
The Darla Moore Foundation establishes scholarships to support Vet Med students from her home region The Darla Moore Foundation has created the Darla Moore Scholars of Veterinary Medicine program at Clemson University, a transformative scholarship initiative…
Limitless Purpose will host its annual Family Celebration from 1-5 p.m. on March 21 at Camp Cole, and all ages and abilities are invited. This free event brings people together…
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will celebrate 2026 Revolutionary War Day on March 28. It lasts from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. that Saturday, and admission is free.…
Award is the namesake of 2021 National Sheriff of the Year Leon Lott By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) presented Tarrant County (Texas)…
Evette expresses support for organization’s mission to advance workforce health and wellbeing By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Days after the official launch of the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition (SCHBC),…
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…
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…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) invites members of the public to attend a studio taping of Palmetto Perspectives on March 18 from 7 – 8 p.m. at SCETV studios in…
Davis joins the American Heart Association, Midlands, in engaging companies in the Midlands to create a community of lifesavers According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who…
Duke Energy Foundation is investing $500,000 in South Carolina communities through its Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) grant program to support weather-related emergency preparedness and response across the Palmetto State.…
Five attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, including the firm’s three founders, are listed in the 2026 edition of “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars.” The five also are honored…
County and Municipal Leaders Statewide Call for Expanded Local Choice in Managing Community-Funded Deposits The Palmetto Public Deposits Coalition (PPDC) today announced that a growing coalition of local elected officials…
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations often include gatherings where alcohol becomes a central focus. While the holiday can be festive and fun, heavy drinking can increase the risk of alcohol-related injuries,…