Mayor Daniel Rickenmann announces new Columbia Public Art Program Columbia Streams Art at Boyd Plaza
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will announce Columbia Streams Art, a new City of Columbia public art program, during a public ceremony at Boyd Plaza on Wednesday, October 11 at 1:00 pm.…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
In conjunction with National Crime Prevention Month, the Cayce Police Department will kick the weekend off by hosting the following events to celebrate the national Faith & Blue initiative beginning…
Richland County residents can drop off a variety of unwanted household items for Richland Recycles Day this Saturday, Oct. 7. The free event will be from 8 a.m. to noon…
Newberry College has announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Syno to the role of assistant dean for the Center for Student Success, effective Oct. 30. Syno comes to Newberry from…
Healthcare providers’ communication protected from downtime and disasters SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced that MailHippo, an innovative company that enables…
The Nick and National Organization for Women (NOW) Columbia, SC Chapter will present Bella! This Woman’s Place Is in the House, as part of The Nick’s ReelTalk Docuseries, on October…
United Community’s employees are coming together for the third consecutive year to support the welfare of the voiceless for World Animal Day. Throughout the first half of October, teams across…
Be sure to join Town Theatre for its fourth concert series ~ Picnics in the Park ~ Fridays, October 13, 27 and November 3 starting at 5:45 PM. Each concert,…
Mashburn Construction announced the recent promotions for five team members across their Columbia and Charleston locations. Logan Parker has been promoted to Project Manager. Logan interned with Mashburn and was offered…
Fun, food, entertainment and South Carolina culture return to Columbia, S.C. Oct. 11-22, 2023 Columbia, S.C. is set to come alive with 12 days of pure excitement as the 154th…
Historic Columbia announces programming and events for October 2023. See the full list of October events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
FREE registration now open for event to be held on November 16 Registration is now open for FYPColumbia (Find Your Place Columbia), a citywide event connecting local organizations, nonprofits and small…
Be a part of the SC Land Trust Networks Land Trust Days South Carolina’s land trusts have collectively protected more than a million acres in our state. The SC Land…
As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers throughout South Carolina has never been greater. As the season changes, what a great time…
Continuing a beloved tradition, Newberry College will perform the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel’s sacred oratorio “Messiah” and invites the community to be part of the magic. The concert, given…
First season premieres October 10 on Spotify, Apple Music and Google Podcasts Ahead of its 35th anniversary this November, the South Carolina State Museum announces its first-ever podcast: Our State,…
Members HQ and Supermoon were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. PeriopHealth received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner…
The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation (SCTCS Foundation) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand Create Opportunity, a tech…
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded $620,000 to 195 students from across the state and country for the 2023-2024 academic year. Since 1998, the…
Few Americans today remember the then-famous Mosquito Bowl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Perhaps one of the most fascinating football games in the history of the sport is the one-time…
The South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) announced its award of $50 million in New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocations from the U.S. Department of Treasury CDFI Fund. SCCLF was…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands is excited for Girl Scouts to showcase their entrepreneurial skills selling Girl Scout Cookies this season. Consumers will be able to purchase their…
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Davidson Baptist Church is gearing up to express their gratitude and appreciation for the heroes who serve tirelessly every day. To commemorate National First Responder…
Inspired by the hands-on teaching approach of The Butterfly Project, the SC Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities has installed three mosaics to honor those impacted by the Holocaust tragedy.…
Besides an amazing array of student films, the 321 Student Film Festival also will offer three opportunities to learn about the film industry and filmmaking presented by local experts with…
Grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that in FY23, for the second year in a row, its statewide grantmaking invested…
Experience Columbia SC Sports welcomes Anna Gasperecz as its new sports development manager. Gasperecz comes to Columbia from Visit Baton Rouge where she was the destination experience manager. “We are…
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator for the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program How important is stability, peace of mind or independence to you? These qualities are always top of…
To ensure continued safety and reliability of the Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Plant, Dominion Energy will temporarily lower water levels at the Neal Shoals dam along the Broad River beginning Oct.…
Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announced the promotion of Vickie Davis to Senior Vice-President of Funding and Events. While Davis will continue her role in securing…
By Tom Poland Highway 34. It’s my route east to places like Ninety-Six, Abbeville, and Greenwood. When I drive Highway 34, I’m in my element—the back roads, but some…
A cancer diagnosis is tough for any family to face, but when the diagnosis is given to a child, it is especially heartbreaking. In honor of National Childhood Cancer and…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
The Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center at Columbia College was created in 2018 as an initiative to serve area school districts by providing a pathway for district employees…
As America witnesses an increase in anti-Semitic events, two Greenville groups are coming together for a special presentation on the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht. The Greenville Jewish Film Festival in…
Free classes available Oct. 2-7 as part of grand opening celebrations BEATS Barre Studio — a fun and effective body-changing workout — has cut the ribbon on its new studio…
Watch Fox Rent A Car Stage Three at Lake Murray, Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 Capital City/Lake Murray Country hosted the Major League Fishing Fox Rent A Car Stage Three Bass Pro Tour on Lake…
By Jeff Becraft Every year at our Leadership Weekend during my Youth Corps era, we showed a video clip. It is an NFL films video clip. It is about…
Nonprofit 501(c)3 Organizations: Vital Contributors to South Carolina’s Workforce Celebrated During Workforce Month Draws to a Close. As Workforce Month is celebrated throughout the state, Together SC, in partnership with…
The food scene in the Capital City/Lake Murray region is extraordinary, and so are the arts, culture and events. Photo credits: The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board With accolades like…
Get ready to rock the boat and tip your glass back at the premiere of “Rocktoberfest” on October 7. Open to everyone, this will be a wonderful evening of live…
Jesse A. Smith has been elected the new Executive Director of the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA), with his appointment effective October 1. Smith is succeeding Harry A. Huntley,…
By Anne Marie Ashworth To create an environment for good governance, endowments should assess whether they have the appropriate models for optimal long-term portfolio management, oversight and management, fiduciary responsibility,…
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 120th Annual Diamond Gala. The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 120th Annual Diamond Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South…
Grand Opening of New Home For Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community’s Award-Winning Homecare Division, Solutions for Living at Home, And Growing Human Resources Division. Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community announces…
Mary Winn Heider’s path to becoming an author could be a book she would see herself enjoying. She was a bartender on a train in Alaska, she traveled with circuses…
This month, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina was proud to elect Meredith Dial, marketing manager for Dial Grimm and Rupert, to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add Meredith…
The State’s Best is an annual competition affiliated with The State, a daily newspaper published in Columbia. Each year, the “Best of” competition is an opportunity for businesses, organizations, and…
Connect to the community and become a local champion— tickets on sale for Oct. 19-20 tour Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) continues connecting the community with its talent retention initiative, Crash…