The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration as part of its Pathways to Partnerships innovative model…
By Jeff Becraft The other week, I was contacted by Tanya Matthews. I had mentioned Tanya before in a Friday email probably about a year ago. Tanya worked with…
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement…
Hall Management Group is proud to announce the fifth annual Braggin’ Rights Bash raised $45,000 this year all to benefit the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The sold-out event returned…
As part of a statewide effort to address Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias more effectively and with the help of $10 million in legislative funding, Clemson University, the Medical…
During this evening’s City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann proclaimed the week of September 17-September 23 as “Constitution Week” in the City of Columbia. This week honors the Framers of…
Only 10 Percent of Survey Respondents are Interested in Non-Medical STEM Careers, Compared to 11 Percent in 2018 A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research…
Plus, the museum’s Jack O’ Planetarium will light up each night through Halloween Halloween fun returns to the South Carolina State Museum this October with an exciting lineup of shows…
Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company is celebrating one year in the Columbia, SC market this month. Queensborough’s Commercial Lending Office, located at 522 Lady St. opened in August of…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies. The Board of…
Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia, a leading advocate for promoting cultural diversity and heritage awareness, is proud to announce a vibrant lineup of events in celebration of Filipino American…
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) has named a new leadership team to help guide the organization into the future. South Carolina State Parks Director, Paul McCormack, is…
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Lancaster County School Districts’ Kristy Horton of Heath Springs Elementary as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
Funding will come from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) LRADAC has been awarded significant federal funding that will tremendously impact substance misuse prevention, intervention, and treatment…
Sales Associate, Angela Cash, Represented the buyer in the purchase of 21 Indian Creek Trail. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail,…
What you need to know: As taxpayers begin to prepare for the 2024 filing season, they should learn more about several often overlooked tax credits that they may be able…
Columbia International University (CIU), has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support need-based student scholarships for the biology/biomedical program in the…
The City of Cayce is excited to announce an exciting array of authentic, delicious, as well as several locally-owned, food and drink vendors for Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will…
MBN.com, Myrtle Beach’s top tee time and golf package site, has launched its newly renovated website in partnership with TravelBoom, MBN.com is now poised to better direct users to the…
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $500 to The Salvation Army of Greenwood. This donation represents a longstanding relationship between the organizations, including…
Newberry College has boldly taken its place among the South’s top 10 colleges in multiple categories, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, which were released…
Claflin student, member of inaugural cohort, honored for collecting most units nationwide The American Red Cross of South Carolina is pleased to announce two students from South Carolina Historically Black…
The South Carolina Department of Education has released statewide public school results for the Career Readiness and End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for high school courses in the…
Two new employees have joined the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Christopher S. Eversmann, P.E., A.A.E., will be the Airport Development Program Manager and Ronnie L. Gannt will be a pilot…
U.S. News and World Report releases their Best Colleges lists each year to aid the next generation of college students in selecting the institution that best suits their needs. As…
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University are proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the third SLI class…
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved a state budget request for the next academic year that prioritizes access and affordability, enhances research and improves health outcomes for…
The University of South Carolina has retained its top ranking for first-year student experience among public colleges and its No. 1 ranking for international business, according to the latest U.S.…
Schedule Effective for all Library Locations on September 21 All Richland Library locations will close Thursday, September 21, 2023, for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day. During CSI Day, nearly 400…
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Council members, Assistant City Managers, City staff What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will be leading a town hall tour across all four districts to share the state of the…
Kershaw’s premier dental care provider, Bela Family Dentistry, is delighted to announce the newest addition to its team, Dr. Robert S. Hegler and his dedicated team from Kershaw, S.C. Dr.…
Trinity Partners Columbia recently facilitated the sale of a 4,765 square foot office building located at 125 Park Place Court in Lexington, SC. Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley represented…
SIOS Director of Customer Success and Microsoft MVP examines how to take advantage of the 99.99 SLA offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in…
Heading toward its major fundraising event of 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is honoring its top sponsors for The Dinner on Ice Gala. The Co-Host and Partner are…
Big Red Barn Retreat of BLYTHEWOOD, SC has been selected as a finalist in the Veteran and Civil Servant Outreach award The Big Red Barn Retreat was named a finalist…
GREENWOOD, SC – The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR, recently held its inaugural meeting as the newest chapter of the South Carolina State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR).…
Appointment announced day before his appointment to S.C. Conservation Bank By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, SC – Dr. Tom Mullikin, founding chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater Commission,…
Original Six Afterschool program expands to reach more rural students in high-poverty public schools
The Original Six Foundation (O6) is continuing to grow its commitment to ensure a student’s educational opportunities are not limited by the zip code in which they live with the…
How one South Carolinian is dramatically improving the world and striving to do so daily By Christopher David Carter So much has been written over the years about Dr. Tom…
City of Columbia officials are excited to begin the $24,100,000 construction process that will restore Columbia’s crown jewel park The City of Columbia was thrilled to announce the revitalization of…
By Tom Poland Being a native Georgian, I didn’t grow up reading South Carolina writers. Nor do I recall reading Georgia writers, but I read a lot. Hemmed in…
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will host CDL Day at the State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia. This is…
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Stacey Billingsley has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Stacey is a native of the Upstate, growing up…
On a wall just as you leave the Relic Room’s new Vietnam exhibit, you’ll see something you might not fully understand at once: a work of art – part painting,…
Gibbs Leaphart, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification as a Circuit Court mediator. The…
Broker-in-charge, Sam DeWees, Represented the tenant in the lease of 2400 Two Notch Rd. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s residential, office, retail,…
Engenius, a Greenville-based web design agency, recently launched a new website for Anderson-based Sargent Metal. Sargent Metal has been the leader in the southeast in the metal fabrication industry since…
The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, an exhibition showcasing the work of iconic fashion designer and Midlands native Sergio Hudson, on…
By Jeff Becraft I would be the one who did not want us to take down the wallpaper. I had taken down wallpaper once before in my whole life…