GREENWOOD, S.C.— Lander University senior August Darden, of Murrells Inlet, spent his summer preparing for a future that is defined by leadership, service and a career in the U.S. Army.…
Annual Co-Op Cup Tournament Raises $14,000 to Support Student Athletes Across Horry, Georgetown and Marion Counties. HTC, the largest telecommunications cooperative in the United States, continues to invest in local…
Regional retailer opens store dedicated to delivering licensed USC apparel, accessories and gifts for the Gamecock fanbase. Alumni(opens in new tab) Hall(opens in new tab), a South Carolina Gamecock shopping destination,…
BRAVO Education Foundation of Clarendon County (BRAVO), has been awarded a $30,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropy, Power:Ed, to launch “Empowering Clarendon”, a program that integrates…
Priscilla Presley. Temple Grandin. Soul Asylum. Donnell Rawlings. Wheel of Fortune Live. The Peking Acrobats. And members of the cast of The Sopranos. This year, audiences can experience them all…
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors several…
Richland Two educator helps students lay the groundwork for a successful future South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Anya Bryant of Richland Two School District’s Jackson Creek Elementary School…
From a conservation perspective, energy density merits greater attention within environmental policy analysis By Thomas S. Mullikin Conservation policy has traditionally framed economic development and environmental protection as competing objectives,…
(opens in new tab) By Jeff Becraft Now, I am not a scientist, and I have never done any study on flies. And I have no desire to even…
Charleston, SC -based real estate development company, Twin Rivers Capital, recently completed the sale of a McDonald’s Ground Lease located at 117 Bunch Lane in Hopkins, SC in the Columbia,…
Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has announced the hiring of Ryan D’Aurelio as its new Research Manager, strengthening the organization’s ability to leverage data and market intelligence to support business recruitment,…
Lexington Medical Center receives Infant CPR Anytime® Kits to help protect new families American Heart Association equips new parents with lifesaving skills, advances maternal and infant health Every parent hopes…
Denmark Technical College and Morris College have entered into an academic articulation agreement designed to make it easier for students to transfer credits, build on credentials they’ve earned and continue…
Winner announced at September Gather & Grow event. The Columbia Chamber announced Knowledge Perk as the Small Business of the Year Award winner. The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored…
Birdwatching in the Gardens Thursday, September 10 and 24 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion | 1615 Blanding Street Keep your eye to the sky and join Historic…
Patrick Turner to oversee agency’s legal division The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Patrick Turner has joined the agency as general counsel. Turner will oversee…
Cayce Elementary Assistant Principal Dr. Ashley Caulder will take the national stage this week, representing South Carolina as Mrs. South Carolina American in the Mrs. American competition. For Dr. Caulder,…
The City of Columbia Community Development Department is announcing a public comment period for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER). The public comment period…
LAURENS, S.C. – THRIVE Laurens County will host a community Data Walk on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., inviting residents, community leaders, health partners and…
By Tom Poland October 1977—April 1990 Where The Music Died Now and then a kind of gravity draws me to an old building. I’m driving south on SC Highway 25…
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve been working my way through some new and not-so-new favorite writing books this summer. One I’ve revisited is the latest edition of Patricia T.…
“South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later” explores the State’s response to tragedy and a 159-year-old promise to New York As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of…
The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus is welcoming thousands of new college students from across South Carolina, the nation and the world. With an increase of overall enrollment, now…
The garden, a Riley Institute DLI Midlands Spring 2026 Class cohort collaboration, provides the community an opportunity to learn more about South Carolina’s natural and cultural history. A Carolina Wildlife…
For someone trying to rebuild their life after homelessness, addiction, or incarceration, a second chance can depend on things many of us take for granted. A safe place to sleep.…
Athletic performances measured by UK-based strength-level calculator By Christopher David Carter Powerlifters and amateur athletes are increasingly measuring strength gains by the worldwide strength-level calculator now-often utilized by fitness instructors…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the ribbon cutting of WhizWorld Kids Academy(opens in new tab) on Wednesday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m. at 903 Elmwood…
Two Richland One high schools have been named among the “Best High Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 ranking. Dreher High School(opens in…
Managing Attorney, Lisa Hostetler Brown, has been recognized by her peers in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for 2027 for her exceptional work in Elder Law.…
The City of Columbia is calling on communities across South Carolina to come together for a powerful conversation about homelessness, solutions, and the shared responsibility to ensure every person has…
FEMA announced more than $52 million in funding for 29 recovery and mitigation projects to help South Carolina communities recover from Hurricane Helene and other disasters. This funding is part…
Twice a year, the City of Columbia seeks out volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts within the City’s limits. By counting pedestrians and people riding bicycles,…
On Thursday, September 3, 2026, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…
Newberry College celebrated two investments in the student experience Wednesday with ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Wolves Village and Wessels Library. The celebrations brought together College leaders, students, and community partners to…
(opens in new tab) By Jeff Becraft Years ago, I was on a week-long camp with a children’s home. Halfway through the week on Wednesday, the leader of the…
Trees SC(opens in new tab) has officially recognized Whitt Cline, retired Public Works Director for the Town of Irmo(opens in new tab), with the 2026 Golden Acorn Award during the Fall South…
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announced Afnan Hakami and Kimberly Jones as the 2026-27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows. Each fellow will complete a semester-long project supporting the work of…
W.A. Perry Middle School has been named a 2026 Nationally Certified Demonstration School by Magnet Schools of America, the organization’s top recognition for magnet schools nationwide. W.A. Perry was one…
The Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors announced today that Sy Hughes has been named Chief Executive Officer, following his service as Interim CEO since January 2026. Hughes joined…
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announced that Dr. Robert Browning performed the first arthroscopic cartilage transplant in the Midlands on August 17, 2026. Cartilage restoration or transplant procedures, including MACI (Matrix…
Company recognized in the small employer category for creating an exceptional workplace experience SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, announced…
The Irmo Police Department, the Town of Irmo, and the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation invite families and community members to join our police officers and Town officials for Irmo’s…
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that South Carolina’s Unclaimed Property Program had a record-breaking year, with the State Treasurer’s Office returning more than $52 million in unclaimed property. “This…
Magnus Development Partners has broken ground on a 57,750-square-foot building, Midway Flex Center, at Lexington County Industrial Park near the intersection of I-77 and I-26. The development is expected to…
By Tom Poland I visited the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina in Pendleton a few weeks back. If you’re a product of the rural South as I…
G3 Wealth Advisors announced that Drew Stevens has again been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State” lists. Specifically, the “Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, the “Best-in-State Financial Security Professionals”…
The University of South Carolina’s Fragile X Collaborative received the 2026 National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Research Award in recognition of its groundbreaking multidisciplinary research and leadership in advancing the…
Mathnasium of Lexington celebrates grand opening of new location and next chapter for local families
Mathnasium of Lexington recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 930 North Lake Drive in Lexington, bringing families, community members and supporters together to celebrate the center’s…
By Reba Hull Campbell After my mom died in April, I started culling through random photos, grocery lists, checkbooks and other memorabilia she had tucked in long forgotten boxes.…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has hired Tyler Hardy as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, Hardy supports business development and marketing efforts company-wide – from proposals and presentations,…