The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Arts & Draughts, the museum’s biannual block party, on Friday, October 23, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This signature CMA…
Maria Yturria becomes one of only three Richland County Sheriff’s Department leaders to graduate from the elite six-month course By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy…
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders…
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the third quarter of 2026. Sale Transactions • Bruce Harper, SIOR and Robbie Cook represented the seller in…
As the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) approaches its landmark 40th anniversary in 2028, the school is proud to announce that Dr. Leland “Lee” Cox…
Re:Build, an integrated engineering and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its advanced composites manufacturing operations in York County. The company’s approximately $20 million investment will create 150 skilled manufacturing…
Five-year Title III initiative will expand faculty development, AI-supported teaching, advising, and student support Columbia College has been awarded $1,240,577 in first-year funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Title…
The festive holiday shopping event returns to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds December 3–6! The Junior League of Columbia will celebrate its 40th annual Holiday Market December 3–6, 2026, at the…
Schultz will serve as Sustain SC’s Marketing and Events Manager Sustain SC announced the addition of Savanna Schultz as its new Marketing and Events Manager. Her leadership and expertise will…
The Columbia Fireflies announced that tickets for the fifth year of Fireflies Holiday Lights go on sale this Friday, October 9 at 10 am. This year, the ballpark will host…
Sustain SC in partnership with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University announced the 2027 class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI). Now entering its sixth year, SLI…
SC Housing has been recognized with two 2026 Awards for Program Excellence from the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA), honoring innovative programs that address South Carolina’s housing needs.…
As the fall season arrives, experienced firefighters will have the opportunity to further their careers at one of the busiest departments in South Carolina. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has reopened…
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Jacob French announced the agency is awarding $749,007 through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program to Williamsburg…
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced that Restaurant Week Midlands officially begins tomorrow, October 8, and runs through Sunday, October 18, 2026. For 11 flavor-packed days, diners…
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced Dr. Fred Carter, president of Francis Marion University, as the 2026 Global Vision Award recipient. He will be honored at a black-tie gala on…
Charlie Mantione Hired as Head of Sales, Americas; Natalia Casey Promoted to Lead Global Marketing Strategy SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Debuts Brew Lights—A One-Night-Only Holiday Craft Beer Experience Holiday traditions are getting a spirited new twist at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. For one night only, December…
By Tom Poland The Soul of the South Had Everything “Where should I send you to know the Soul of the South? I’ll send you to the Mast General Store.”…
By Jeff Becraft At about 7:00 a.m. this morning, as Brenda was heading out the door to go to work, she says to me, “Well, this was the last…
Applications open today, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. and close Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. The Palmetto Citizens Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations…
67-year-old stroke survivor hits 903 pounds on leg-press days after pursuing Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khure’s globally publicized bench-press PR By Christopher David Carter Marine Infantry veteran and military hall of…
The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) announced that Chief Executive Officer David C. Lockwood III, SIOR, CCIM, CRE, has earned the MRICS designation from the Royal Institution of…
Homeless No More (HNM) will break ground on Grand Village, an affordable housing community, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. at 3003 Two Notch Road, the site of the…
First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that Terrance Ford has been named to its board of directors. “We are…
The McKay Firm welcomed Chris Siercks as an Associate Attorney. Siercks will practice in the areas of Section 1983 defense and general civil defense litigation, representing businesses and individuals throughout…
The University of South Carolina chapter of Kappa Theta Pi (KTP), a co-ed professional technology fraternity, will host PalmettoHacks, a 24-hour hackathon presented by the Boyd Innovation Center (BIC), Oct.…
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announces the addition of Katie Brave, LPC, to its team. A Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, Ms. Brave brings extensive experience supporting children,…
The City of Columbia and Columbia Police Department are proud to partner with HRTHUDL, a nonprofit dedicated to sudden cardiac arrest preparedness through AED placement and hands-only CPR training, to hold the…
Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Sarah Elizabeth…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will launch SCETV+ on Oct. 10, giving audiences a new way to discover and stream SCETV programs, including national content from some of public media’s…
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the official signing of a commercial lease that will establish a new branch location in the heart of Sumter. The new branch, located at 40…
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Hosts Fall Book Sale It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music, and…
The American Heart Association and the National Football League award grants nationwide through Kids Heart Challenge, American Heart Challenge Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States live with…
The programs administered by S.C. Student Loan Corp will help teachers get better loan repayment terms South Carolina teachers have a new opportunity to refinance their student loans at a…
Todd Buehrig, President & CEO of the National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter (SCNSC), has been elected to the National Safety Council Board of Directors. Announced during the 2026 NSC Safety…
The City of Forest Acres congratulates its Finance Director Brittany Adams on graduating from the South Carolina City and County Management Association’s (SCCCMA) Local Government Leadership Institute. Adams graduated from…
Joseph Neubaum, a student at Midlands Technical College (MTC), has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar. Neubaum joins 200 students nationwide who were recognized for their academic achievement and…
Billboard named the University of South Carolina’s Music Industry Studies Program among the nation’s top music business schools on Oct. 3. Housed in the USC School of Music, the interdisciplinary…
Morris College has been awarded a $75,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropic arm, Power:Ed, to launch Morris College’s career readiness program offering a structured career pathway…
New Alumni Tuition Benefit expands access to online undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs Newberry College is celebrating the people who have helped shape its 170-year history by investing in where…
The Columbia Museum of Art announces it is the recipient of two 2026 Southeastern Museums Conference awards: a bronze publication award for its gallery family guide and a silver technology…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Announces Fall and Winter Lineup of Can’t-Miss Experiences Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites the community to make meaningful memories this fall and winter through inclusive experiences,…
Turning a minor disappointment into a measurable victory By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Stupidity, defiance, or calculated risk: Probably a bit of all three. Yesterday morning I had routine blood…
JerryFest, the FREE outdoor music festival in Five Points, has been rescheduled from Sunday, October 4 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend.…
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
Fall in love with all the events Historic Columbia (HC) has to offer in the coming weeks. From a new walking tour to the highly anticipated Fall Plant Sale, there…
The 2026 SC REALTORS® (SCR) Leadership Academy class graduated during the board of directors meeting at the association’s legal conference, Business Unusual, in September at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.…
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2026 award winners and installed officers at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in September. Approximately 300 Realtors® from across the state attended the ceremony…
The event celebrates South Carolina’s role in strengthening America’s energy security South Carolina’s growing role in America’s nuclear energy future took center stage Tuesday at Colonial Life Arena as more…