NAI Columbia welcomes Robin Hendricks as new Marketing Specialist

June 12, 2026

NAI Columbia announce dthe addition of Robin Hendricks as its new Marketing Specialist. Drawing from her background in extensive written communications and project management in the public and private sectors,…

University of South Carolina names Kevin Schnall as head baseball coach

June 11, 2026

The University of South Carolina has named Kevin Schnall as its new head baseball coach, turning to one of the state’s most successful collegiate baseball leaders to guide the Gamecocks…

EdVenture’s 2nd annual Mascot Meetup

June 11, 2026

By popular demand, EdVenture’s Mascot Meetup is back for its second year, bringing an unforgettable day of smiles, high-fives, and larger-than-life fun to the Midlands. On Wednesday, June 17, from 9:00 a.m. to…

New workforce academy opens door for South Carolina workers to enter data center and AI infrastructure careers

June 11, 2026

As South Carolina continues to compete for major technology and infrastructure investment, a new national workforce program from Meta could help local workers gain access to some of the fastest-growing…

Mayor Daniel Rickenmann elected second vice president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors

June 11, 2026

Mayor Daniel Rickenmann has been elected Second Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), one of the nation’s most influential nonpartisan organizations representing cities and their leaders. The election took…

City Council Highlights | June 9, 2026

June 11, 2026

The City of Columbia held its fifth City Council Budget Workshop of the year on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, which is essential to the planning, development and finalization of the…

SCETV’s digital series Our Town returns June 11 with new season exploring communities across South Carolina

June 11, 2026

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) invites viewers to discover the people, places and stories that make communities across the Palmetto State unique with the return of its digital…

Colliers Report: Columbia Multifamily Market Q1 2026

June 11, 2026

Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Columbia multifamily growth continues to concentrate in downtown. Market Highlights The Columbia multifamily market remains dynamic amidst an ongoing regional transformation, with population gains…

Three Midlands nonprofits receive funding through Anchor Investment Management’s new community giving initiative

June 11, 2026

As Anchor Investment Management, LLC celebrates 25 years of helping individuals and families build strong financial futures, the Columbia-based wealth management firm is investing in another kind of future: the…

South Carolina entrepreneurs awarded $215,000 for innovative agribusinesses

June 11, 2026

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $215,000 in grants to 12 South Carolina businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. A…

A Rare Sighting

June 10, 2026

By Tom Poland   I have seen outhouses, smokehouses, henhouses, doghouses, and all manner of birdhouses. Mankind has its jailhouses, cathouses, flophouses, and roadhouses. A first for me, I saw…

McCrory Construction promotes Lee Ann Branham to Executive Assistant for President and CEO

June 10, 2026

McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced the promotion of Lee Ann Branham to Executive Assistant to President and CEO, Allen Bridgers. During her 30-year career with McCrory, Branham…

SCDNR director’s observations on WORLD OCEAN DAY

June 10, 2026

Mullikin: “The ocean still possesses an extraordinary capacity for renewal if we are willing to act wisely and boldly” By Tom Mullikin Today [June 8, 2026] we recognize the global…

Lindsay A. Joyner appointed to South Carolina Access to Justice Commission

June 10, 2026

 Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) shares that Lindsay A. Joyner has been  appointed by Chief Justice John W. Kittredge to the South Carolina Access to Justice (SCATJ) Commission.  Joyner has been…

Consumer prices up 4.2% over the past year

June 10, 2026

Inflation picked up in May, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 4.2% over the past 12 months, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.…

AARP South Carolina to Host Café Voyage: Taste of the Carolinas in Columbia – June 11

June 10, 2026

Free community event will connect residents with healthy cooking ideas, local food, giveaways and community resources AARP South Carolina will host Café Voyage: Taste of the Carolinas on Thursday, June 11, from…

South Carolina State Museum to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with “Salute to 250 Day”

June 10, 2026

Day-long event to feature free general admission, live music, a new planetarium experience and more.  The South Carolina State Museum will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with “Salute…

Newsome Law’s Andrew W. Saleeby selected as a South Carolina Rising Star by Super Lawyers

June 10, 2026

Saleeby recognized for excellence in Tax Law in the 2026 South Carolina edition of Super Lawyers magazine Newsome Brannon & McDonald, LLC, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, is proud to announce that…

Greenville/Columbia/Charleston project management experts earn promotions at LCK

June 9, 2026

LCK announces the promotions of three project management professionals as part of a broader strategy to support the firm’s continued growth and enhance services for clients. Managing more than 135…

S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame hosts induction dinner

June 9, 2026

Nearly 400 guests attend dinner and ceremony inducting a two-star Medal of Honor recipient, a fighter pilot-POW, and 12 other heroic military leaders from the Palmetto State By Christopher David…

Midlands Technical College wins gold, silver, and bronze at 2026 SkillsUSA Championship

June 9, 2026

Midlands Technical College won three medals, including a national championship, at the national 2026 SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta, GA the first week of June. At the SkillsUSA nationals at the…

Local philanthropists establish $25,000 endowment to honor Salvation Army leaders in the Midlands

June 9, 2026

Local Philanthropists Establish $25,000 Endowment to Honor Salvation Army Leaders in the Midlands Columbia, SC Longtime community leader and philanthropist Harrison Rearden, alongside his wife Alethia Rearden, has established a…

SCEDA announces 2026 Annual Awards and Scholarship Recipients

June 9, 2026

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) recently recognized four members with annual awards and scholarships honoring leadership, service and commitment to advancing the economic development sector across South Carolina.…

Richland County to break ground on new Ballentine Fire Station

June 9, 2026

Richland County invites community members, elected leaders and other local stakeholders to a groundbreaking ceremony for the County’s new Ballentine Fire Station at 10 a.m. Monday, June 15. Located at…

Stomping Grounds Music and Film Festival debuts June 13-14 in Columbia, S.C.

June 9, 2026

For one weekend only, a former glass warehouse slated for demolition will become one of Columbia’s most unique cultural destinations. Stomping Grounds, a new two-day music and film festival, will…

Legal 500 recognizes J. Calhoun Watson of Robinson Gray for commercial disputes work

June 9, 2026

Cal Watson of Robinson Gray has been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 US Southeast Elite for[CW1.1] his work in the practice area of commercial disputes. Legal…

Greater Columbia Community Relations Council welcomes Tacara Carpenter to Board of Directors ahead of 62nd Annual Luncheon and Awards Presentation

June 9, 2026

The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC) announced the appointment of award-winning marketing and communications strategist  Tacara Carpenter to its Board of Directors. Carpenter was recently appointed to a three-year …

Trinity Partners completes sale of retail strip center in Blythewood

June 8, 2026

Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a 33,456 square foot retail strip center, McNulty Plaza, located at 420-428 McNulty Street in Blythewood, South Carolina. A true value-add opportunity, McNulty…

Cohn Construction completes new industrial headquarters for J.C. Wilkie Construction

June 8, 2026

Cohn Construction has completed the new headquarters for J.C. Wilkie Construction, delivering a facility designed to support the company’s continued growth and operations. The project includes an office building that…

One SC Fund reopens to support long-term Hurricane Helene recovery

June 8, 2026

Central Carolina Community Foundation seeks to match new $300,000 disaster recovery grant As hurricane season begins, Central Carolina Community Foundation is reopening the One SC Fund: Hurricane Helene for donations…

Chambers USA honors Robinson Gray for 23rd year

June 8, 2026

Robinson Gray has been recognized by Chambers USA for its 23rd consecutive year. In the 2026 guide, the firm was recognized in three practice areas: general commercial litigation, real estate,…

Columbia Museum of Art July 2026 Exhibitions and Events

June 8, 2026

EXHIBITIONS Jasper Johns: All Familiar Things On view through August 30, 2026 In 1953, Jasper Johns (b. 1930) moved from Columbia, South Carolina, where he had been stationed at Fort…

GSSM hosts International Biotechnology Workshop, expanding global STEM opportunities for students

June 8, 2026

More than 20 students and educators from five European countries recently gathered at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) for an international biotechnology workshop that school…

Irmo Planning Commission meeting

June 8, 2026

DATE: Monday, June 8, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: Irmo Municipal Building 7300 Woodrow Street Irmo, South Carolina 29063

City of Columbia launches public survey for Sharing the Road Safety Action Plan

June 8, 2026

The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer. We hope you’ll take a look and provide your thoughts via…

South Carolina Senate Honors Anne Eller, ‘Voice of Greenwood,’ with Senate Resolution for service to broadcasting, advocacy

June 8, 2026

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Veteran broadcaster Anne Eller, widely known as “The Voice of Greenwood,” has been honored with a South Carolina Senate Resolution recognizing her outstanding service to broadcasting, journalism…

Hood Construction announces new teammates

June 8, 2026

Hood Construction announced the addition of two new teammates, Douglas Singletary as Pre-Construction Manager and Sydney Long as Talent Management Coordinator. Douglas Singletary joins Hood Construction as Pre-Construction Manager, bringing…

Columbia City Council budget workshop agenda Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

June 8, 2026

Call to Order  Invocation  Adoption of the Agenda  City Council Discussion  Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Special Revenues — Ms. Missy Caughman, CPM, MPA,  Assistant City Manager / Strategic Initiatives & Innovation …

Catch The COMET for free to vote in the primaries on Tuesday, June 9

June 8, 2026

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those…

South Carolina ranks 38th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Children’s Trust continues to urge investments that support children and families

June 8, 2026

State score increase is largest in the nation; despite showing progress over time, South Carolina continues to be behind the majority of states in child well-being  Critical child and family well-being measures show…

Security Federal Corporation announces retirement and appointment of chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and appointment of new directors

June 8, 2026

Security Federal Corporation, the holding company for Security Federal Bank, announced that J. Chris Verenes and Darrell R. Rains will retire as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively,…

Sustain SC and The Shi Institute celebrate the graduation of the fifth class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative Fellows

June 8, 2026

Sustain SC, in partnership with the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University, announced the graduation of the fifth class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) Fellows. This year’s cohort…

Dominion Energy to begin performing tree-trimming activities as scheduled for 2026

June 8, 2026

Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…

City of Columbia Community Development Department to host a homebuyer workshop

June 8, 2026

Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department What: Your path to homeownership starts here! This will be a one-stop homebuyer workshop where attendees can learn, ask questions, and connect directly with industry…

Annual Leon Irons Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the Big Red Barn Retreat

June 8, 2026

The WildeWood Club, Presented by Truist on September 14th, 2026 The 5th Annual Leon Irons Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, September 14th, 2026 at The WildeWood Club. …

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd earns prominent rankings for practices and attorneys in Chambers USA 2026 Guide

June 4, 2026

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., has once again earned distinguished recognition in the Chambers and Partners USA 2026 Guide, a testament to the firm’s commitment to legal excellence across South Carolina.…

Local Developer announces plans to acquire Brighton Technology Park in Chapin

June 3, 2026

Brighton Capital Partners announced plans to acquire the 200 acres in Chapin, currently known as Brighton Technology Park. According to Brighton Capital Partners President and Lexington County resident, Andy White,…

‘Tis the season for graduations and my 2026 “20 lessons” list

June 3, 2026

By Reba Hull Campbell ‘Tis the season for graduations, new jobs and life transitions. It’s also the season for my annual updated “20 lessons” list. A number of years ago,…

USC inks licensing agreement for prostate cancer screening tool

June 3, 2026

The University of South Carolina has agreed to license an algorithm developed by a renowned cancer and nutritional epidemiologist to a health sciences company that offers home cancer screening tests…

June is Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina

June 3, 2026

June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…