SCETV and Riley Institute partner for Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative’s sixth cohort

September 8, 2023

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is again partnering with the Riley Institute at Furman University to offer the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative (PMDLI). In its sixth cohort, PMDLI is…

2023 SC Gingerbread Competition and Exhibition

September 8, 2023

NoMa Warehouse and Davis Architecture are excited to present the 2023 South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition and Exhibition.  The inaugural event will take place November 30-Dec 2, 2023 at NoMa…

S.C. Department of Education announces Chief of Staff appointment

September 8, 2023

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced Dr. Rebecca Gunnlaugsson as the agency’s new Chief of Staff effective October 2, 2023. “I am thrilled to have Rebecca join our talented…

University of South Carolina Athletics announces multi-year partnership with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport

September 8, 2023

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has partnered with University of South Carolina Athletics Department, to make the airport “The Official Airport of the Gamecocks.” The partnership, made through the university’s…

Zoo takes next steps toward river views + economic growth

September 7, 2023

  Phase Two of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Bridge to the Wild Expansion Promises Extraordinary River Development Zoo takes next steps to increase economic impact in South Carolina Imagine visiting…

DeWees Real Estate Group represents buyer in local real estate transaction

September 7, 2023

Sales Associate, Niles Helmboldt, Represented the buyer in the purchase of 500 N Brickyard Rd. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail,…

Garvin Design Group, Contract Construction break ground on CCU Indoor Practice Facility

September 7, 2023

Garvin Design Group and Contract Construction joined Coastal Carolina University to break ground on a new Indoor Practice Facility project on Thursday, September 7. Located at the intersection of University…

SCETV documentary “The World of Cecil” honors iconic American photographer and civil rights activist Cecil Williams

September 7, 2023

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio’s (SCETV) new two-part documentary, The World of Cecil, highlights the life and accomplishments of one of the most influential figures in American photography and civil…

Family Connections of South Carolina and Lexington County Library announce LOOK!™ photography exhibit dates

September 7, 2023

Family Connection of South Carolina is partnering with Lexington County Library to display pieces of Family Connection’s LOOK! 2023 Photography Exhibit. Family Connection serves South Carolina families who have children with a…

Columbia Chamber announces 2024 Leadership Columbia Class

September 7, 2023

Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Class of…

City of West Columbia announces pedestrian bridge near Botanical Gardens Entrance to the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens

September 7, 2023

The City of West Columbia is proud to announce an important milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance recreational opportunities for our residents and visitors. West Columbia will be constructing…

City of West Columbia announces Meeting Street and US-1 Corridor beautification and improvements projects

September 7, 2023

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce plans for a major transformation along Meeting Street and the US-1 Corridor. This project aims to support the area’s already established entertainment, retail,…

SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding

September 7, 2023

BagValet, FRD Accel, and Health Evolve Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Aravis BioTech, CloseWise, Ortho-Dx, and Sagacity Solutions received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…

New Medical Rehabilitation Hospital opens in Cayce, S.C. provides nationally recognized rehabilitation services

September 7, 2023

The community is invited to the hospital’s on-site ribbon cutting from 12-2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20. Ernest Health, a nationally recognized healthcare provider, has announced the opening of Lexington Regional…

Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions

September 7, 2023

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…

USC Alumni Association announces 2023 Alumni Award recipients

September 7, 2023

The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Thursday (Sept. 7) the recipients of the university’s 2023 Alumni Awards. David Beasley, ’79, ’83 has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan…

Wagner Wealth Management’s Turlington named to Best and Brightest List

September 7, 2023

Wagner Wealth Management’s Hayden Turlington has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best and Brightest 35 and Under list. This annual list highlights the young professionals who are making a…

First Community Bank CEO Mike Crapps recognized with Community Impact Award

September 7, 2023

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has awarded First Community Bank Chief Executive Officer Mike Crapps with the Mike Till Impact Award at its annual luncheon held in August. The…

Richland Library hosts new art gallery exhibit

September 7, 2023

Artist Mary Gilkerson debuts Evening Light at Richland Library Main Richland Library welcomes its newest art exhibition, Evening Light, by local artist Mary Gilkerson. Gilkerson’s exhibition launched on September 1 at…

Richland County Small Business Conference aims to inspire local businesses to expose, expand and evolve

September 7, 2023

Registration is open for the 5th Annual Small Business Conference, “Unveil Your Potential,” presented by the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO). The free conference will be held Wednesday,…

Vote now for Greenwood Pathway House to receive Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Award

September 7, 2023

In only seven months of operation, Pathway Village in Greenwood has had an impact in helping 29 families, with 59 children, take steps to overcome homelessness permanently. Pathway Village, part…

A Scrape In The Sand

September 7, 2023

By Tom Poland   Sand washes away. Memories last forever. The year was 1982. That would have been South Carolina Wildlife magazines 28th anniversary. I worked in film then and…

2023 #WhatWomenBring honorees announced by YWCA Greater Charleston

September 7, 2023

Twelve of South Carolina’s women leaders across a dozen industries will take the stage at YWCA Greater Charleston’s sixth annual #WhatWomenBring event at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The…

Flock and Rally announces the hiring of two team members

September 6, 2023

Jamie Muldrow and Anna Gatch join full-service marketing agency Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is pleased to announce that it has…

The Sound of Music at Town Theatre

September 6, 2023

“Let’s start at the very beginning… a very good place to start!” Don’t miss the kickoff to Town Theatre’s 104th season with The Sound of Music. When postulant Maria Rainer…

Cyberwoven, a South Carolina digital agency, announces three new hires

September 6, 2023

Hires Made Across the Agency’s Accounts and Marketing Teams Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, is proud to welcome several new members to the…

Grandparents’ Role in Saving for College

September 6, 2023

By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Friends often tell me how much their lives are enriched by the special bond they share…

Speaker to tell about her experiences as a Red Cross worker in Vietnam – Sept. 22

September 6, 2023

When Peyton Wooldridge graduated from Mary Baldwin College in 1968, she had a job teaching 3rd grade waiting for her. But a letter from her school friend Caroline in Vietnam…

Trinity Partners facilities the sale of two development parcels

September 6, 2023

Trinity Partners Columbia represented both sides in the sale of two development parcels located on Spears Creek Church Road in Columbia, SC. Braden Shockley and Roger Winn, SIOR represented the…

Carroll named to Employment Law Power List

September 6, 2023

ROCK HILL, SC – Bev Carroll, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, is included in South Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly’s new Employment Law Power List. The list recognizes attorneys based on…

Colliers brokers the sale of historic church building in Cottontown neighborhood of Downtown Columbia

September 6, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Greater Carolina Baptist Church in the sale of a ±3,800-square-foot historic sanctuary located at 1419 Anthony Avenue to Gretchen Lambert and Stan…

Blink Book Review #11: “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano

September 6, 2023

By Reba Hull Campbell   “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano is the sweeping story of a large chaotic family in the late ‘70s – early ‘80s with more than its…

Free lecture to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day at Relic Room – Sept. 15

September 6, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 15, the United States will observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor Americans who were either prisoners of war or went missing in action, particularly during the…

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden: Hot Weather Hatchings and More

September 6, 2023

2023 SUMMER RECAP: New Hatchlings and Successful Partnerships Soared This Summer at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Eager to experience the Columbia, South Carolina summer first-hand, several new friends emerged from…

City Council Highlights | September 5, 2023

September 5, 2023

During the consent agenda portion of this evening’s City Council meeting, City Council approved improvements new contracts and amendments to continue investment in the water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure throughout…

Mayes, McCarroll, Norris and Riley to be honored Oct. 16 at Phillis Wheatley Community Center

September 5, 2023

The Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville will induct Clyde Mayes, John McCarroll, Xanthene Norris and Richard W. Riley into the center’s Hall of Fame at a luncheon event on…

Cason Development now leasing new commercial space in Forest Acres

September 5, 2023

Cason Development Group announces Level Fitness as the first tenant for Brentwood Park, 1514 Brentwood Drive in Forest Acres, a 14,720-square-foot commercial building  developed by Cason. The two-story commercial building…

Richland Two students show recovery and increased scores on SC Ready/SC Pass

September 5, 2023

Students demonstrated strong gains in ELA for the third straight year in Richland Two. Students showed significant improvement in 4th, 6th and 7th grades. The district has erased the COVID-19…

Congressman Clyburn announces $2.6 million in USDA Rural Energy funding for South Carolina

September 5, 2023

Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced over $2.6 million in USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding for projects across the state with $676,707 coming to the sixth congressional…

Winning against Gentrification: Historic Black Community Comes Alive Again for Seniors with Refurbishment

September 5, 2023

Myrtle Beach’s Swansgate models how efforts of community, developers can find solutions MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Before it was a senior community, it was a place of learning, at a…

Caledonia, True Blue prepare to host 32 teams from across the nation for Golfweek Challenge

September 5, 2023

Thirty-two collegiate golf teams from across the nation are gearing up to play Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of America’s top 100 resort courses,…

Christopher Rainey captures Flight Winners Playoff At PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship

September 5, 2023

Christopher Rainey (Drums, Pa.) shot a net 68 (gross 99) to win the Flight Winners’ Playoff at the 40th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship Friday at Grande Dunes Resort…

Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier named 2023 Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under

September 5, 2023

President of Caliber Real Estate, Racquel Collier, has been named among the Best & Brightest 35 and Under by Greenville Business Magazine. Each year, Greenville Business Magazine recognizes the business…

Richland Library introduces new Entrepreneur-in-Residence

September 5, 2023

Meet Noelle Jones of Wilder Realty, Inc. Learn more about marketing your business, creating your brand, and making career shifts to suit your needs. Richland Library is thrilled to welcome Noelle Jones…

Historic Columbia announces September 2023 events

September 5, 2023

Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for September 2023. See the full list of September events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…

Palmetto GBA announces award of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding contract

September 5, 2023

Palmetto GBA, LLC has won the task order for providing durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) pricing, data analysis and coding (PDAC) services. The Centers for Medicare &…

Meredith Rhodes joins Trinity Partners Columbia brokerage team

September 5, 2023

Meredith Rhodes has joined Trinity Partners Columbia brokerage team as a Brokerage Associate. Meredith brings a diverse background in international consulting to Trinity Partners. With more than a decade of…

Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes new additions to Board of Trustees

September 5, 2023

Four Midlands business leaders have been added to Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees: Susan Kenney Cotter, President and CEO, SKC Consulting, LLC Robert R. Ruff, Senior Vice President,…

Regional electrical contractor CarolinaPower achieves major construction safety milestone: two years without a recordable incident

September 4, 2023

CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with an office in Columbia, achieved a major construction safety milestone in August: two years without a recordable incident. Over the past 24 months,…

Tameika Isaac Devine launches her campaign for South Carolina State Senate District 19

September 4, 2023

Tomorrow (Sept. 5) at Meadowlake Park in Richland County, Tameika Isaac Devine formally launches her candidacy for the unexpired term of the late John Scott in South Carolina State Senate…