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…
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, 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, 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 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:…
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…
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, 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.…
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,…
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,…
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 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…
C.W. Bowman has often fascinated Midlands audiences with chilling stories of his service as a Tunnel Rat in Vietnam. Now, he’s ready to share an equally compelling human-interest account of…
By Tom Poland Passport To Preservation John Mulhouse sent me his 2026 Abandoned New Mexico City of Dust calendar, and it’s a keeper. John’s beat is why. “The lost…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Tommy Johnson, SIOR and Zach Lundberg represented Yorktown Investment Holdings in the sale of 712 Calhoun Street, an approximately 4,672-square-foot office building to SB Property Investments…
The University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen’s Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 is one for the history books as it marks the first time entire teams will…
Columbia High School math teacher Joshua Knight has been named a 2027 Teacher Leader Fellow by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET). The year-long fellowship is meant to…
Who: City of Columbia, Moms Demand Action, and Every town Survivor Network What: This Wear Orange Walk will highlight the beginning of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, which takes place in…
Since 2019, the Columbia SC Ambassador Program has highlighted makers, entrepreneurs, foodies, creatives and so much more who offer a real perspective of life in Columbia SC. Each year, we…
The Columbia Museum of Art presents Truth in Abstraction, a panel discussion held in connection with featured exhibition Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil, on Thursday, June 18, from…
On May 28, 2026, Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a special sendoff event for students who will be participating in SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) June 1-5, 2026…
Riverbanks and Harvest Hope Team Up for Summer Food Drive Riverbanks Zoo and Garden partners with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning Tuesday, June 9,…
Sistercare, a Midlands-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors and reducing the impact of domestic violence in the community, has been selected as the recipient of a prestigious Purple Ribbon Award…
Ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the S.C. Supreme Court and the SCDNR director By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Five law enforcement officers with the S.C.…
By Jeff Becraft Two weeks ago, I talked about the plants at work and the variety of plants and how them blending together really brought out a great sense…
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank announced that Kellie Bickenbach has been named Chief Risk Officer, effective June 1. Bickenbach brings extensive experience in enterprise risk management and a proven record of…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Amy Fowler and Sarah Schilling to Senior Marketing Coordinator, supporting multimedia marketing efforts for brokerage associates in the Columbia office. Fowler and…
Forest Acres City Council met in a special called session to review updated conceptual renderings for the planned six-acre Mall Park and Amphitheater project at the former Richland Mall site.…
Approximately $1.2 billion investment will create about 490 new jobs USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, announced it…
The Reggaetronic team is bringing a new flavor of music festivals to Lake Murray with the return of Lake Murray Palooza July 11th from 11AM to 7PM. Set against the scenic backdrop…
The City of Columbia Code Enforcement Division is launching a new cloud based platform for short term rental registration and renewals in partnership with Tolemi beginning May 20, 2026. The…
Serve & Connect, a Carolina-based nonprofit that aims to foster positive change through police-community partnerships, is announcing a new board chair and two board members joining the team. Retired Chief…
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…
The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured exhibition Body Matters, on view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Organized by the CMA, this exhibition is part of Handwork 2026,…
The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 14th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held…
Hobbs Group Advisors is listed as a top firm in South Carolina in the latest update of the USA TODAY and Statista annual list of “Best Financial Advisory Firms.” Hobbs…
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral plans to award $1 million in grant funds over the next 10 years to non-profit organizations doing new or expanded work in the areas of homelessness, justice,…
Many more South Carolina parents want their children in a structured summer program than are able to enroll them, according to a new household survey. The Summer Struggle for South…
Moore Bradley Myers announced that partner, Sheila McNair Robinson, has been named as one of the 2026 Influential Women in Law by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. This award recognizes outstanding…
GMK Associates sponsored student travel to awards ceremony in LA Three Midlands Technical College (MTC) Architectural Engineering Technology students have received a SARA California Merit Design Award from the Society…
SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin is aggressively going after environmentally dangerous abandoned watercraft and their former owners By W Thomas Smith Jr. Earlier this month, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources…
South Carolina’s tiniest residents could score a big head start on their future thanks to the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that every…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is calling on the local community to help shine a spotlight on extraordinary women by submitting nominations for the 2026 Boots &…
McBryde Quadrangle is being torn down this month to make way for a larger residence hall approved by the Joint Bond Review Committee and State Fiscal Accountability Authority. The dormitory’s demolition was first introduced…
Trustus Theatre is set to dazzle audiences with the 27th Annual Vista Queen, a glittering lip sync battle and fundraiser all in support of our theatre home. Hosted by the…
The South Carolina Research Authority announced funding available to technology startups focused on improving rural health access. The program, Tech Catalyst Fund, is one of five initiatives within South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation…
Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond recognized recent amendments to the South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act as a win for both donors and nonprofits. “I am happy that…
Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1 After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a…
$29 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved over $29 million in grant assistance for 22 capital improvement projects that will…