The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
Bryan Brown, the founding CEO of the Greenville Housing Fund, will be leaving the agency at the end of the month to take a post with NeighborWorks America. “This marks…
Local operator to assume management of Greenville’s only 18-hole public golf course, preserving public play and enhancing food, beverage and community experience Verdae has selected Greenville-based Purple Horse Hospitality as…
For the third year in a row, readers of the Post and Courier have named Wagner Wealth Management Greenville’s Best Financial Planner in the Post and Courier Greenville’s Readers’ Choice…
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
Developing independent living skills and building future pathways Trent Hill Center for Children & Families (Trent Hill Center), has been awarded a $79,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC…
Annual funding exhausted in 4 months as shelter intake, euthanasia, and community needs remain high The South Carolina Animal Care and Control Association (SCACCA) announced that the No More Homeless…
The Columbia Streams Art public art program announced that the first holiday market to support local artists will now be held at Finlay Park. This local artist holiday market will…
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, recently celebrated its $300,000 investment in Rainwalk Technology. The Columbia-based startup offers pet health insurance through an online…
Trailer to Deploy to Long-Term Recovery Efforts in Hurricane Helene Corridor ToolBank USA, a national non-profit supporting organizations with tools and equipment to boost response to natural disasters, in partnership…
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that David Brown has taken the position of Accounting & Finance Services Manager. Brown joined the CAMS team in 2023 and most recently served…
Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Plan to Enhance City-Owned Parking Decks The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Lady Street Parking Deck, located at 1100 Lady Street,…
True Blue Golf Club has been honored as one of the Top 100 Golf Shops in the world by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) as part of the prestigious…
Collins & Lacy, P.C.welcomed attorney Pam Larson to our Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. Pam earned her law degree from the University of South Carolina. Pam’s history prior to attending…
Garvin Design Group welcomed Emma Grace Connelly back to the firm as a winter architectural intern. Emma Grace is currently a graduate student at Clemson University’s Richard A. McMahan School…
Robinson Gray attorneys Betsy Gray and La’Jessica Stringfellow were recognized for their service and achievements at the Richland County Bar Association’s annual meeting on December 10th. Betsy received the John…
Awards $25,000 grant benefitting Successteam Foundation for Youth Development in Aiken Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, has joined a coalition of funders, led by The Duke Endowment,…
Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, and launches new Tastemakers patron program
Columbia Food & Wine Festival (CFWF), which returns to the Midlands April 22-26, 2026, launched Tastemakers, a patron giving circle that offers insider access to festival experiences while supporting the…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Grocers expand as high costs counter leasing growth Market Highlights The Columbia retail market remained stable as leasing velocity and rent growth stalled amidst…
The holidays are a time for family and celebration, but they often bring higher energy use as temperatures decline. To help customers stay energy smart, Duke Energy is introducing ‘12…
By Jeff Becraft I have two favorite golf gloves. Now I don’t play golf very often. In fact, I’ve only played golf twice this year. But one of those…
$18.5 million investment will create 74 new jobs FAST FACTS PRET Advanced Materials, LLC (PRET) is expanding its operations in Florence County. The company’s $18.5 million investment will create 74 new…
Cox and Dinkins, Inc. announced their expansion into Greenville, South Carolina, with the opening of a new office location. Opening on January 5, 2026, and located at 500 E. North…
Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, and launches new Tastemakers Patron Program
Columbia Food & Wine Festival (CFWF), which returns to the Midlands April 22-26, 2026, is pleased to launch Tastemakers, a patron giving circle that offers insider access to festival experiences while supporting…
$3.7 million investment will create 65 new jobs A new $80 million mixed-use development is coming to Columbia. Richland County Council and the City of Columbia have approved incentives for…
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation has received $10,000 from First Citizens Bank to support GSSM’s GoSciTech summer camps. These hands-on STEM programs serve rising…
Tickets on sale for Columbia’s premier event that facilitates 60,000+ feminine product donations in the Midlands Rooted in celebrating strength, sisterhood, and women’s health, the 5th annual Cola Rosé Shower returns on Saturday, February…
The South Carolina Research Authority is partnering with the University of South Carolina Columbia Technology Incubator—soon to be rebranded as The Midlands Innovation X-Change (The MIX)—to provide critical funding for the South Carolina Chapter of…
Women in Municipal Government (WIMG), a constituency group of the National League of Cities (NLC), is honoring Mayor Elise Partin of Cayce, South Carolina as the 2025 WIMG Leadership Award…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands is partnering with nationally trusted platform, Girlology, to host an essential masterclass designed for women titled: “Unbothered and Alive: Discover the Power of…
Cogito Academy, a tuition-free public charter school serving students across Lancaster County, South Carolina, held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning for its permanent facility. The school, which first opened in…
$3.7 million investment will create 65 new jobs AVANTech, LLC (AVANTech), a design, engineering, and Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-1) fabrication partner delivering advanced processing solutions and build-to-print products, today announced it…
Two Richland One teachers are among the 40 Claflin University alumni named to the college’s 2025 Outstanding Leaders Under 40. St. Andrews Middle School math teacher Tevelyn Gaither and Columbia…
The South Carolina Arts Commission announced that a downtown portion of Summerville was designated by its board of commissioners as the 13th South Carolina Cultural District The proposal for the…
Wayne Boutwell has been appointed chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia. The 96-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is located at 2935 Colonial Drive in Columbia, South Carolina. Boutwell…
Katie Purushotham, Richland One’s 2025-2026 Induction Teacher of the Year, has been named a finalist for the SC Association for Teaching, Learning and Leading (SCATLL)’s Induction Teacher of the Year…
By Tom Poland A thirteen-year relationship was dying. Here comes one of those songs that arrives at a hurtful time. The song seemed written for us. You grieve, heal,…
The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce announced 3 new board members for 2026, featuring an outstanding slate of local leaders who bring energy, expertise, and a deep commitment to the…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report 2025 South Carolina Student Housing Construction pipeline grows behind rising enrollment, large-scale projects Market Highlights After a modest slowdown, universities across the state saw…
$3.7 million investment will create 65 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a design, engineering and Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 fabrication partner delivering advanced processing solutions and build-to-print products, today announced it is…
Following 12 years of transformational leadership and service, Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his decision to retire as president, effective December 31. He shared this news with…
Garvin Design Group welcomed Wendy Favila back to the firm as a full-time architectural designer. Wendy grew up in the Midlands and completed her undergraduate degree at Clemson University with…
EXHIBITIONS Keith Haring: Radiant Vision On view through February 15, 2026 Keith Haring (1958–1990) emerged as a shooting star of the New York art scene in the 1980s. His signature…
James Smith, an attorney with more than three decades of experience, brings his legal skill, public‐sector experience, and proven leadership to the City of Cayce. As the council-appointed City Attorney,…
Gather COLA, an open-air food hall built for community connection, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting this past weekend, officially opening its doors on Friday, December 5, 2025. Located…
State-of-the-art ladder frame plant will create nearly 400 new jobs; groundbreaking ceremony set for December 8, 2025 …
Who’s On The Move (WOTM) announces the launch of a new local publication, the Georgetown SC Gazette, a digital news platform built around a twice-weekly email newsletter and a community-focused…
Fifth Annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Lexington Medical Center as a 2026…
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department raised over $1,800 in a single day this year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW, Richland County Sheriff Leon…