COLUMBIA, SC – The Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis, in conjunction with Scout Troop 109, is hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. The…
Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold,…
Newberry College has announced that Dr. David Harpool has been appointed acting associate vice president for online and graduate programs. He succeeds Dr. Kelli Lynn Fellows, who resigned last month.…
Columbia Mom presents their 7th annual BLOOM – an event for new and expecting moms. This one-of-a-kind event sells out each year and provides an intimate setting for new moms to get their hands…
Today, the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics released the results of the 2022 administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as…
Marketing Minute with Mary Cullen, NP Strategy Everyone wants media coverage, but getting traction is no simple feat. This week’s video breaks down what to do before you can…
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) honored six rural healthcare providers and community members at its 25th Annual Rural Health Conference on October 19. “Each year, our office…
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will host a program exploring Career and Technical Centers and the advancing reputation of…
The McKay Firm is continuing to grow their Civil Litigation team with the hire of new Associate, Wesley Harkness. Wesley practices in the areas of Trucking and Transportation Defense, Premises…
Forward Together: African American Art from the Judy and Patrick Diamond Collection now on view The Columbia Museum of Art announces new exhibition Forward Together: African American Art from the…
LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been named one of the Top Woman-Led Organizations in the US for 2022 – a national ranking that…
The Citizens Advisory Council has been meeting quarterly for a quarter century By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Soon after Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was sworn into office in January…
The Big Red Barn Retreat enters into a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support a Veterans community garden The Big Red…
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces the appointment of a new member to the Board of Directors. The SCEDA board voted to add an additional seat to the…
University of South Carolina establishes Clyburn endowed chair through $1.5 million gift from Boeing
The Boeing Company has provided the University of South Carolina with a $1.5 million gift to establish the James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowed Chair of Public Service and…
The Town of Chapin announced that the Chapin Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Nicholle Burroughs as the Town’s first Town Administrator. Mrs. Burroughs is now responsible for the day-to-day…
By Jeff Becraft In Super Bowl XXXII, the Green Bay Packers played the Denver Broncos. The Packers were the defending Super Bowl champions. This was during the Brett Favre…
By Tom Poland Add Hazel’s Café to the List Old island haunts. The fever to develop islands didn’t destroy all of them. In a few instances, someone decided, “Not…
Turn Up the Volume and Let the Records Spin on Classic and New Music Let’s go crate digging. Richland Library has launched a new vinyl collection for teens and adults…
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…
$16,003,031 in grants and scholarships were awarded during the last fiscal year (July 1 to June 30, 2022) by Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy. Since…
Investment will create 300 jobs and prepare for production of electric vehicle The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg…
The beautiful, historic neighborhood, Cottontown, in downtown Columbia will be hosting its fifth annual Art Crawl on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm. The rain date…
ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium announced that Brian Hovis has been promoted to Vice President of Business Sales. Hovis now will be responsible for executing the company’s business sales strategy…
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has named the Honorable Jay Lucas as the 2023 recipient of the school’s prestigious Townes Award. Rep. Lucas, who recently…
Cason Development Group announces the start of construction on a 14,700-square-foot commercial building at 1514 Brentwood Drive in Forest Acres. The building is the second phase of a mixed-use project…
Wingard’s Market will host their Holiday Soiree and Open House on Friday, November 4th from 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday, November 5th from 9 AM – 5 PM.…
The ColaJazz Foundation (ColaJazz) is co-hosting “A Shot of the Blues, Drink Small: 90 Proof” to celebrate Drink Small’s 90th birthday at the Koger Center for the Arts on Wednesday,…
The City of Cayce announced its family-fun Christmas in Cayce events, featuring the Christmas in Cayce Drive-Thru, Carols Along the Riverwalk and Christmas Traditions Holiday Open House, December 1-3rd. Christmas…
ROI Commercial brokers and principals, Sherri Burriss and George Meetze, represented the seller in the sale of a 6.06-acre former auto dealership located at 136 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Aiken. ROI…
Award winning, TV personality, chart-topping, country music singer-songwriter, Craig Morgan, is bringing the party to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@ MTC). In town for one night only, put…
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that beginning Monday, October 24th the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program will be launching at CAE – a new in-terminal initiative for passengers with hidden disabilities.…
Diversity Lab announced today that Nexsen Pruet has achieved Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification. All Mansfield-certified firms have completed a 12-month collaboration with Diversity Lab with built-in measurement, transparency, and accountability.…
$9 million investment will create 45 new jobs Niagara Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of eye health and safety products, today announced plans to establish its first United States operation in Cherokee…
South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) announced that Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Oct. 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool Day. In the proclamation, Gov. McMaster encourages all South Carolinians to…
Gary T. Pope Jr, a public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has completed a year-long program with the South…
For Glen Inabinet, serving as a soldier in Vietnam, 1969-70, was just one new experience after another – experiences for which he had not been trained. He had trained as…
The South Carolina Department of Education released the 2021–22 S.C. School Report Card on Monday, Oct. 17, detailing school performance in areas such as graduation rates, student achievement and school…
The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 37th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health…
The SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022 School Report Cards, the first cards to contain ratings since 2019. The Report Cards,…
With support from South Carolina elected leaders, South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.…
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering $0 tuition and fees this Spring Semester for eligible students. By choosing to attend MTC, students can save up $40,000 per year compared to…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM and Henry Roe represented BV DRP Synergy LLC in the lease renewal of ±89,284 square feet of office space to the South…
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed two professionals to its growing Water and Community Development practices in Charleston and Columbia. Brendon Wilson has joined Stantec’s Charleston…
According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), October 16-23, 2022 is Rodent Awareness Week, an annual acknowledgment to boost greater awareness of the threats that rodents pose to property…
701 Center for Contemporary Art announced that Caitlin Bright has been appointed as its new Executive Director. “We are pleased that Caitlin will be joining us as we enter into…
Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has been bestowed the Excellence in Education Award from the NAACP Columbia Chapter. The honor recognizes the significant contribution an educator…
The Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County has been named this year’s David W. Robinson Catalyst Award winner by Central Carolina Community Foundation. “The Free Medical Clinic’s commitment to supporting…
Parents, teachers, and students overwhelmed by speed and precision of RCSD response By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of a “report of shots fired” hoax at Blythewood High…
By Tom Poland Let’s talk invasive species. One will bite you. You can bite the other. You can eat it, but given time it will entomb all you possess. Fire…