$7.5 million land sale clears way for first Bass Pro Shops in the Midlands

October 22, 2026

New 110,000-square-foot outdoor retail destination in Irmo expected to open in late 2027, creating more than 120 jobs A $7.5 million land transaction in Irmo has paved the way for…

Explore the northern lights and meet Santa this holiday season at the State Museum 

October 22, 2026

Plus, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D returns and more This holiday season, guests are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum to experience the beauty of the Northern Lights…

Shelley Allen named Lexington One’s new chief financial officer 

October 22, 2026

The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Shelley Sharpe Allen as the district’s new chief financial officer at the board’s October 20 Board Meeting.…

Colliers completes sale of premier Devine Street retail space

October 22, 2026

Sydney Lanham, Rox Pollard Jr. and Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers | South Carolina represented Baker Commercial Properties in the sale of 2728 Devine Street, a prominent retail property along…

Midlands Technical College Foundation honors scholarship recipients and donors at President’s Reception

October 22, 2026

The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation honored scholarship recipients and the donors who support their education during a president’s reception this fall at Senate’s End in Columbia, South Carolina. Students,…

Governor proclaims Oct. 22 Lights On Afterschool Day in South Carolina

October 22, 2026

Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Thursday, October 22, 2026, as Lights On Afterschool Day in South Carolina, recognizing the critical role afterschool programs play in supporting students, working families and…

NAI Columbia facilitates $7.5 million sale for the Midlands’ first Bass Pro Shops

October 22, 2026

NAI Columbia announced the successful sale of 19.145 acres of land in Irmo, South Carolina, which will become the future home of the first Bass Pro Shops in the Midlands.…

Why use a local agent for medicare, health insurance and group health plans?

October 22, 2026

By Joel Lourie President & CEO Lourie Life & Health You can hardly turn on the television or open your computer without seeing advertisements featuring celebrities and actors promoting health…

Blink Book Review Two-Fer: “It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway” and “Good Apple” by Elizabeth Passarella

October 22, 2026

By Reba Hull Campbell South Carolina writer   A friend’s recommendation led me to listen to It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella. Yet another book I judged…

Sustain SC Hosts 5th Annual Sustainability Symposium Today in Columbia 

October 22, 2026

Sustain SC is convening business leaders, policymakers and conservation experts today for its 5th Annual Sustainability Symposium, a full-day program exploring practical solutions to various sustainability challenges and changes at the…

Don’t miss the Marketing Summit November 5 at Harbison Theatre!

October 22, 2026

The Marketing Summit invites all industry professionals to Harbison Theatre, on November 5 for a day of learning, innovation and networking The Marketing Summit, presented by Capital City/Lake Murray Country…

Columbia selected to join Love Your Block – partnering with residents to improve neighborhoods citywide

October 22, 2026

As one of 25 new city halls from 20 U.S. states, the City of Columbia will receive funding and expert support from the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns…

Sistercare launches Young Professionals Council

October 22, 2026

Inaugural council to support organization’s mission against domestic violence Sistercare has launched a Young Professionals Council (YPC) in celebration of its 45th anniversary and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The…

Explore the Northern Lights and meet Santa this holiday season at the State Museum

October 22, 2026

Plus, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D returns and more. This holiday season, guests are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum to experience the beauty of the Northern Lights…

Columbia Museum of Art November 2026 exhibitions and events calendar

October 21, 2026

EXHIBITIONS Body Matters On view through January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge, and material intimacy,…

Historian to Discuss Revolutionary War Battlefield Preservation at Lander on Oct. 29

October 21, 2026

What secrets lie beneath the landscapes where American patriots fought for independence 250 years ago? Battlefield preservationist and historian Durant Ashmore has spent years uncovering those stories and working to…

Reader’s Digest

October 21, 2026

By Tom Poland   My Boyhood Read I read my mother’s Reader’s Digests from cover to cover. It’s hard find one today, but if you do, it will take you…

Mashburn Construction expands with new Bluffton office

October 21, 2026

Family-owned construction company marks its fifth South Carolina location, strengthening its commitment to relationships and communities across the state. BLUFFTON, S.C.— Mashburn Construction, a family-owned and operated general contracting firm…

Christopher Acre joins Robinson Gray as associate

October 21, 2026

Attorney Christopher Acre has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice will focus on workers’ compensation defense. Prior to joining Robinson Gray, Christopher practiced in South Carolina…

South Carolina strength athlete and 67-year-old stroke survivor presses 1,003 pounds for new PR

October 21, 2026

Smith breaks previous 973-lbs. record by leg-pressing more than a half ton By Christopher David Carter Less than one week after leg-pressing 973 lbs. and within days of beating Mongolian…

Introducing the Beaufort Current: A new voice for a stronger, more connected community

October 20, 2026

Today is the day! We are excited to officially announce the launch of the Beaufort Current, the newest website and eNewsletter in our growing family of South Carolina publications. Our…

City of Columbia to host public information session on Congaree Riverfront District Draft Master Plan

October 20, 2026

The City of Columbia invites residents, business leaders and community stakeholders to attend a public information session on Monday, November 2, 2026, to get a first look at the proposed…

Famed S.C.–GA martial artist receives several international honors in 2026

October 20, 2026

Hollywood star and karate legend Keith Vitali presented S.C.’s highest award this year, also knighted in Italy and honored in the Czech Republic By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Hall of…

Blood, death, mourning: Hear spooky folklore at the Relic Room

October 19, 2026

Death and mourning were a big part of life in the 19th century. They even left an indelible mark on art and fashion, from such macabre stories as Edgar Allen…

Free porch concert fundraiser returns to Shandon neighborhood

October 19, 2026

South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra members perform on November 8, 2026. For the second year, members of the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO) will perform a free pops concert…

Haley Reinhart brings her Promise Tour to Newberry Opera House October 21

October 19, 2026

Following two South Carolina appearances this weekend as opening support for The Red Clay Strays, acclaimed singer and songwriter Haley Reinhart is returning to Newberry Opera House on Wednesday, October…

Loves gives: Central SC Habitat receives $20,000 gift from “The Cheerful Giver”

October 19, 2026

Two homes are under construction in Richland County, with plans for families to be home for Christmas Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity has received a $20,000 unrestricted gift from…

Luck Companies announces South Carolina headquarters in BullStreet

October 19, 2026

New regional office in Columbia strengthens Luck Companies’ presence in South Carolina and supports continued growth across the Southeast. Luck Companies has opened a new regional office in Columbia’s BullStreet…

World Restart a Heart Day: Hartsville High School receives Cardiac Emergency Response Plan to support Smart Heart Act

October 19, 2026

American Heart Association to Strengthen Cardiac Emergency Readiness in Schools The American Heart Association presented a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) to Hartsville High School made possible through funding provided…

Gene Haas Foundation contributes $90,000 toward Machine Tool Technology and CNC programs at Midlands Technical College

October 19, 2026

Midlands Technical College (MTC) received $90,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation to support the college’s Machine Tool Technology associate degree program and the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training certificate program.…

Midlands Technical College Foundation’s 2026 Golf Classic raises more than $150,000 for scholarships

October 19, 2026

The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation raised over $150,000 at the sixth-annual MTC Golf Classic on October 14, 2026, at the Cobblestone Golf Club in Blythewood, SC. Over the past…

Gypsy at Town Theatre

October 19, 2026

“Let us entertain you” as we welcome you to the musical fable of Gypsy ~ the tale of an ambitious stage mother who navigates the fading world of vaudeville by…

Capital campaign begins for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

October 19, 2026

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Launches Capital Campaign to Complete Bridge to the Wild’s Transformational Phase Two Community support will help expand animal habitats, advance wildlife conservation, and create new ways…

Step into the Shadows this Halloween at Hopsewee Plantation

October 19, 2026

Hopsewee Plantation hosts “A Meeting of the Macabre” featuring Edgar Allan Poe and Anne Rice Prepare for an atmospheric afternoon of gothic storytelling as Hopsewee Plantation and the Traveling Literary…

Haley Reinhart Brings Her Promise Tour to Newberry Opera House October 21

October 17, 2026

Following two South Carolina appearances this weekend as opening support for The Red Clay Strays, acclaimed singer and songwriter Haley Reinhart is returning to Newberry Opera House on Wednesday, October…

The Scoop N Scootery to celebrate grand opening on Devine Street

October 16, 2026

The Scoop N Scootery, known for its indulgent ice cream sundaes and creative toppings, will celebrate its grand opening in Columbia on Friday, Oct. 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and…

POUT Cosmetics & Skin Care Studio to celebrate grand reopening on Devine Street

October 16, 2026

POUT Cosmetics & Skin Care Studio will celebrate its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Oct. 22, marking a new chapter for the longtime Devine Street boutique. Located at…

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to celebrate first Columbia location

October 16, 2026

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will celebrate the grand opening of its first Columbia location on Thursday, Oct. 22, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an evening of free ice cream and…

Meta brings national AI accessibility initiative to Columbia, providing free smart glasses to blind veterans

October 15, 2026

Meta is bringing its nationwide artificial intelligence accessibility initiative to South Carolina’s Midlands this week, partnering with the American Council of the Blind to provide free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses…

Hendersonville tops the list: Terminix Service, Inc. names the 10 cities with the most rodent activity in the Carolinas and Georgia

October 15, 2026

New 2026 service data shows mountain towns and Lowcountry communities face the highest rodent pressure heading into fall In recognition of Rodent Awareness Week 2026 (October 18–24), Terminix Service, Inc.…

All Along The Watchtower

October 14, 2026

By Tom Poland   Structures That Command the Eye In my journeys across the South, Georgialina, in particular, I take note of clock towers, watchtowers, and steeples. How can I…

Annual inflation rises to 3.7% in September, driven by higher energy prices

October 14, 2026

Inflation rose to an annual rate of 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Energy prices were a major driver, climbing…

Coastal Carolina National Bank and Beacon complete merger, expanding regional banking network

October 14, 2026

Combined institution has $2.3 billion in assets and a footprint spanning the coastal Carolinas and South Carolina’s Upstate Coastal Carolina Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Coastal Carolina National Bank,…

Columbia Chamber awards educator excellence award to local teachers

October 14, 2026

Winners announced at Chamber October Breakfast Briefing event The Columbia Chamber announced Alex Lopez Arrocha (Dent Middle School) and Dr. Nicoleta Hodis (Dreher High School) as Educator Excellence Award winners.…

Live Music in Whitt Cline Community Park – October 15

October 14, 2026

Join us at Whitt Cline Community Park tomorrow, October 15, at 6:00 PM for a FREE outdoor concert featuring the Forest Acres Quintet. Experience an unforgettable evening as this group…

Richland County seeks election workers, shares early voting information

October 14, 2026

Richland County is asking residents to consider working the polls during the Statewide General Election on Nov. 3. People are needed to fill the roles of election workers. Anyone interested…

Scout Motors suppliers in SC Upstate expanding to create 200 new jobs

October 14, 2026

Seven automotive suppliers will invest more than $82 million across Spartanburg, Duncan, and Piedmont Scout Motors today announced that seven automotive suppliers in South Carolina’s Upstate region are expanding their operations…

SCETV invites families to enjoy a fun-filled Studio Boo Fall Festival on Oct. 28

October 14, 2026

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) invites families to celebrate the season at the Studio Boo Fall Festival, taking place on Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at…