Willis Cantey elected chair of SCICU Board of Trustees

October 31, 2023

Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by the trustees of the S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at their October 10 board meeting, hosted…

CMA Chamber Music on Main’s upcoming season is one for the books

October 31, 2023

Artistic director Andrew Armstrong welcomes all-star lineup for concert series The critically acclaimed, intimate concert series CMA Chamber Music on Main marks its 22nd year with an extraordinary 2023–2024 season.…

School District Five receives $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education

October 31, 2023

Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a new $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The money will be used at…

May your Holidays be “Murray & Bright”

October 31, 2023

Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale: Thursday, November 16 The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center will host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale, on Thursday, November 16,…

The City of Columbia & the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation hold grand opening ceremony for Boyd Island Sanctuary

October 31, 2023

The City of Columbia and the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation announced the official grand opening for the Sanctuary at Boyd Island on Boyd Island on Monday, October…

Congaree Vista Guild celebrates business anniversaries

October 31, 2023

The Vista District is celebrating several business anniversaries. The SC State Museum is celebrating 35 years in the Vista with free admission on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.…

38th annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health to be held November 16

October 31, 2023

The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 38th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health…

Making payments to the SCDOR now easier than ever thanks to QR code enhancement

October 31, 2023

​​What you nee​d to know: The SCDOR has added QR codes to all notices that include a payment voucher to make paying your tax bill easier than ever. The QR…

Mayor Daniel Rickenmann partners with Instacart, announces Grocery Access program to support families in Columbia food deserts

October 31, 2023

Instacart’s technology connects families in food deserts with online grocery delivery and monthly funds to spend on produce City of Columbia, SC Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading…

Marketing Minute Video: The Power of Storytelling

October 30, 2023

  Marketing Minute by Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy: Storytelling is a powerful tool that can be leveraged in a myriad of ways. This week’s video shares…

Colliers brokers sale of 37.4-acre land tract for new townhome development in northeast Columbia, SC

October 30, 2023

Craig Waites of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 37.4-acre tract of land at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Spears Creek Church Road in northeast Columbia,…

Hamas wages war on both Israeli and Palestinian civilians

October 30, 2023

Instilling fear and inciting war regardless of victims are always the aims of a terrorist Part 3: Analysis by W. Thomas Smith Jr. WAR IS TERRIBLE or as U.S. Army…

Lexington Medical Center invests $150,000 in United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics

October 30, 2023

Thanks to a $150,000 grant from Lexington Medical Center, more individuals throughout the Midlands will receive accessible healthcare at United Way’s WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics. WellPartners offers free dental…

The LRADAC Foundation receives funding for prevention and treatment services from the Lexington Medical Center Foundation

October 30, 2023

The LRADAC Foundation, LRADAC’s nonprofit arm that supports the programs and services of LRADAC, has received a Community Outreach Grant of $85,000 from Lexington Medical Center. $20,000 of the grant…

The Leon Levine Foundation makes grant to Habitat Greenville County

October 30, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County received a $40,000 grant from the philanthropic organization created by the founder of Family Dollar Stores, The Leon Levine Foundation. After retiring from Family…

Sustain SC launches roadmap to support sustainability initiatives in South Carolina

October 30, 2023

Sustain SC launched the Roadmap to Sustain SC, which identifies seven key accelerators that will move South Carolina forward as a sustainable state ensuring economic prosperity and protection of our…

LRADAC names Eric D. Eaddy as the new Vice President of Administration

October 30, 2023

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has named Eric D. Eaddy its new Vice President of Administration. As a member of the executive…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as Educator of the Month

October 30, 2023

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Georgetown County School District’s Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…

Colliers promotes Eric Zimmerman to Director of Real Estate Management Services

October 30, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Eric Zimmerman has been promoted to Director of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) for its Charleston and Columbia offices. He has served as the…

Naturaland Trust celebrates 50 years of land conservation

October 27, 2023

With a celebration event held yesterday that drew more than 150 conservationists and civic and community leaders from across S.C., Naturaland Trust – a nonprofit land conservation trust established in…

Selecting a Credit Card

October 27, 2023

By Carman M. Young, CFP® Credit card companies can be aggressive in marketing their cards and their perks. Who doesn’t want a free trip to Europe? With so many options…

Exclusive Sergio Hudson exhibition opens November 18 at the CMA

October 27, 2023

Hudson and team to participate in special opening day program The Columbia Museum of Art presents Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, an exhibition showcasing the work of iconic fashion…

Catching Up With Lou Miller

October 26, 2023

By Tom Poland   No. 87 lay on Buddy Bufford Field as still as a stone. Louis Miller, senior end, had broken ribs, but better days lay ahead. The undefeated…

New legislative agenda identifies strategies to address maternal and infant mortality and child care in SC

October 26, 2023

Children’s Trust to Unveil Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session at State House Event on Nov. 1 Children’s Trust of South Carolina has set its policy priorities for the 2024 legislative session…

Capital City/Lake Murray Country to host major Kayak Fishing Championships in 2024

October 26, 2023

USA Kayak Fishing Team Qualifier April 25-28, 2024 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship September 26-29, 2024 Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced that Lake Murray has been chosen as the site for…

Greater Columbia Restaurant Association to induct six individuals into 2023 Restaurant Hall of Fame

October 26, 2023

The Greater Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its annual Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and Benefit Dinner on Monday, November 20 at…

Red Cross: Donation appointments critical in coming weeks

October 26, 2023

Help build back the national blood and platelet supply by giving now As October comes to a close, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and…

Colliers represented Kids Garden in the lease of its seventh location in Forest Acres

October 26, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s John Gressette represented Kids Garden in the leasing of ±1,880 square feet of retail space at 4714 Forest Drive in Columbia, making this its seventh location…

PSTA Statement on school financial dashboard

October 26, 2023

Palmetto State Teachers Association released the school financial dashboard developed by the state’s Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. Increased transparency for education funding has been a key element of…

Stanley set to lead Lexington One’s new South Lake Elementary School

October 26, 2023

At the October 24 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Jennifer A. Stanley as the principal of the district’s newest elementary…

Two great Midlands accounting firms come together: J.W. Hunt and Company joins Scott and Company

October 26, 2023

Scott and Company LLC announced that J.W. Hunt and Company joined Scott and Company, LLC effective October 1, 2023. Two great Columbia, South Carolina full-service certified public accounting firms, with…

SCAC artist grant supports arts-based entrepreneurship

October 26, 2023

The arts-based business initiatives of two South Carolina artists (#SCartists) are getting FY24 support from a South Carolina Arts Commission grant and program designed to develop artists’ knowledge and skills…

Southern First opens Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia

October 26, 2023

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the opening of its new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Southern First’s mission is to impact lives…

The Original Six Foundation raises over $170,000 for SC students

October 25, 2023

The Original Six (O6) Foundation raised over $170,000 to support South Carolina students in rural and underserved public school districts during the 5th Annual O6 Sporting Clays Tournament on October…

Are you sure it’s not you?

October 25, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   There was no article last week… my wife and I went on an epic trip to see grandkids in Texas and the second part of that…

Artist Minute – Candace Thibeault

October 25, 2023

The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…

Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Launch of Education Funding Dashboard

October 25, 2023

Education Dashboard Provides Public Easy Access to School Districts Budgets, Increasing Transparency and Accountability Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) and…

Tabitha Davidson joins Robinson Gray as workers’ compensation associate

October 25, 2023

Attorney Tabitha Davidson has joined Robinson Gray as an associate. She will practice in the area of workers’ compensation law, working primarily with Member Grady Beard. Tabitha graduated summa cum…

Jerell Wesley appointed Senior Program Manager at statewide fatherhood initiative

October 25, 2023

The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announced that Jerell Wesley has been promoted to Senior Program Manager for SC program operations. Wesley joined the Center in November of…

NP Strategy 10 Year Anniversary Party

October 25, 2023

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David Ward named shareholder of Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, CPAs

October 25, 2023

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS) today announced that David Ward, CPA, has been named a shareholder in the firm effective January 1, 2024. The new role comes with expanded…

South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners, recognizes Dr. Forest Mahan, Aiken Technical College President as 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year

October 24, 2023

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year The South Carolina Association of Technical Colleges is thrilled to announce the recognition of Dr. Forest…

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan, multistate coalition in lawsuits against Meta for harming children

October 24, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that today, 42 attorneys general sued Meta in federal and state courts alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram…

Riverbanks’ Destiny is in the Ocean

October 24, 2023

Partnerships Provide Hope For Green Sea Turtles To Flourish Head Start Program Continues to Go Swimmingly Two years ago, a green sea turtle hatched from a nest on the south…

Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency, takes home an Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP) Award

October 24, 2023

Firm Wins a 2023 Gold dotCOMM Award for Work with AgFirst Farm Credit Bank Cyberwoven, a full-service brand, marketing, and web agency, recently won an Association of Marketing and Communication…

Robin Waites announces plans to retire from Historic Columbia in June 2024

October 24, 2023

After two decades of service to Historic Columbia (HC), Robin Waites has announced plans to retire from her role as executive director in June 2024. Waites started her tenure at…

McCrory Construction performing major upfit for CEEUS headquarters and warehouse facility in West Columbia

October 24, 2023

McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that construction is well underway on a major upfit project for Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. (CEEUS) in West Columbia. McCrory…

Eventfully Chic by Parris selected Best Event Planner in Columbia, SC

October 24, 2023

Eventfully Chic by Parris, a certified wedding and special event planning business in the midlands, is overjoyed to share that they have been recognized as Columbia, SC’s Best Event Planner…

Lake Murray Country Chefs return to the World Food Championships in Dallas,TX

October 24, 2023

Team Lake Murray Country will return to the World Food Championships (WFC), November 9-12, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The WFC is the largest Food Sport competition, where grand champions of previous events…