Serve & Connect and the North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) have reunited with the City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department to host their annual Be Safe Summer…
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 20th anniversary on June 26, 2023. Scott Garvin established his firm in the Vista’s historic Gervais Place building in…
Firm emphasizes East Coast growth plans in adding approximately 100 new jobs downtown in “region ripe for sophisticated, custom solutions” Garver, a multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with…
The South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust’s (SCSBIT) Risk Control Manager Tim Hinson has been named Assistant Director for Risk Control, effective July 1. “Tim’s promotion is SCSBIT’s formal recognition…
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 July 4 event will honor fallen soldier and RCSD deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 11th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be…
Women Confidence Builders will be hosting its biggest event of 2023 with a growth and diversity discussion from authors Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick as well as a guest speech…
With temperatures on the rise, Dominion Energy is offering a few simple ways to conserve energy and manage your energy bill this summer. “Making simple changes in the summertime to…
The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA), a nonprofit dedicated to improving EMS through advocacy, collaboration, and education, has been awarded a $35,000 grant to boost education accessibility in…
The Richland Two Board of Trustees voted at its June 27 meeting to hire Dr. Kim Moore as the new superintendent of Richland School District Two. Dr. Kim Moore is the…
SC7 2023 planners, guides, and partners will launch expedition on Saturday, July 1 WALHALLA, S.C. – The 4th-annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition across the Palmetto State will launch from…
Annual event attended by Gov. Henry McMaster and U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson By Chris Carter With bands playing, choirs and soloists singing, flags waving, indoor pyrotechnics (fireworks), and nearly 6,000…
Members of the community are invited to join the Laurens County Master Gardener Association for a presentation on bulb culture. The presentation will include helpful tips on such topics as…
Four school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This year, Mr. Bobby Cunningham,…
SY the Label, a Columbia, SC-based women’s wear, fashion brand with a mission to bring freedom to working women, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated fall…
At the June 13, 2023 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Elizabeth J. Render as the district’s new special education director. Render…
What you need to know: If you live in South Carolina and work from home for an out-of-state employer, South Carolina Income Taxes will be withheld from your paycheck, and…
Newberry College has appointed Dr. Steven R. McClung to serve as dean of business & communications, beginning in July. McClung comes to Newberry from Florida A&M University, where he has…
Bassmaster has named Lake Murray #4 out of 100 in their 2023 “100 Best Bass Lakes Revealed” list. The story was featured in the July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine. “After months…
Gustafson, currently dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mercer University, will begin in the role at PC on Aug. 1 The Presbyterian College Board of Trustees…
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…
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa announces it has completed the resort’s second phase renovation that includes a transformation of guest rooms and suites, which…
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, announced that Andrea H. Marshall, J.D., has been elected chairperson and elected to serve on the SCRA’s board…
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company successfully launched an enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) solution, Spark, last month, built on the foundation of Salesforce and with the help of Salesforce…
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Herlihy as its new executive director. She served as the Foundation’s interim…
In recent years, Columbia College has established itself as a national leader in Trauma-Informed Education and Practices. The Division of Education offers a Master of Education in Trauma-Informed Education as…
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be open on Independence Day – and will offer special hours over the preceding weekend: • OPEN 10 a.m.-5 p.m.…
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating $551,535,983 in funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to help…
Turning Pages SC, a leading adult literacy nonprofit, and Richland Library, an innovative library system, have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at revolutionizing literacy in our community. This…
Newberry College has announced a new partnership with Metz Culinary Management, which will transform the campus dining experience beginning this fall. The new partnership will bring greater choice and healthy…
County also seeks to expand flight instruction services at Hamilton-Owens facility Richland County Government has issued requests for information (RFIs) related to Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services and flight instruction…
City of Columbia Parking Services has announced an amnesty program. Citizens will have the opportunity to have all late fees forgiven that are 30 days up to 3 years old.…
Cassie Radford, an investigator with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was named the first annual winner of the Nancy Moody Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement. The award is sponsored…
Rotary Club of Five Points held a ceremony on June 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn for the installation of the club’s new President and President-elect for 2023-2024. Wade Sparks,…
Ronald McDonald House Charities Columbia, SC is a non-profit organization that provides care for the families of critically ill and injured children receiving care at local Columbia hospitals. The organization…
At the June 13, 2023 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Brian R. Morris as the district’s new human resources director. Morris…
At the June 13, 2023 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Elizabeth C. Marsh as the district’s new procurement director. Marsh currently…
Newberry College has received a grant from the South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics to relieve the state’s shortage of math teachers, starting with current K-12 students. With the…
Starting July 1, organizations can apply for more than $2M in funding Richland County will soon accept applications for financial support from organizations that offer community-based programs and services. County…
City Manager Teresa Wilson has been elected President of the South Carolina City and County Management Association (SCCCMA). Outgoing President Tim Harper, County Administrator, Dillon County handed off the presidency…
Prisma Health announced the election of S. Richard Hagins and Clay Lowder, MD, to its corporate board of directors. S. Richard Hagins served the U.S. for 23 years as a…
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…
By Jeff Becraft Back in my Youth Corps era, one of my favorite sessions was dance night. The reason for that was because there were so many valuable leadership…
By Tom Poland Rounding a curve on Highway 107, I saw water spurting from handsome stonework set in a mountain. Moody Spring, I knew we’d stop. I had no…
New book chronicles one of the Vietnam War’s most desperate battles By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel (Ret.) William P. “Bill” Collier Jr., U.S. Army, was singularly honored by Richland…
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia SC Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the third consecutive year. This award recognizes individuals who…
Nephron Nitrile today announced William “Billy” Emerson Harris has been named Chief Executive Officer of Nephron Nitrile. In this position, Harris will use his 30 years of experience to bolster the…
The Five Points Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Meredith Covert as new assistant director. Meredith will be responsible for merchant relation assistance, while also focusing on district-wide…
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…
Photo credit Image courtesy of W.C. Smith III Have you ever seen photographs of Revolutionary War soldiers? Well, you can do just that at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room…