Eastover Chips, Inc. (Eastover Chips), a subsidiary of The Price Companies, announced it is establishing operations in Richland County. The company’s investment will create 27 new jobs. The Price Companies…
The City of West Columbia is developing a Safe Street and Roads Safety Action Plan (SAP). This effort is part of the City’s commitment to the Safe System Approach, a…
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that Alyssa Reiser Prince, faculty member in the Department of Social Science, Languages, Arts, and Music (SSLAM), has been…
Bellwether Biotech, CADmore, Caridea Therapeutics, Connexus, Chipp, FeatherPMS, Sleep Pods, and Sustainable Materials Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies. Bellwether Biotech, MyUI.AI, NeuroHope Therapeutics, and ThreatCaptain…
Low- or No-Emission Program Funding Advances Sustainable Transit Solutions The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has been awarded $15,750,000 through the Federal Transit Administration’s FY25-26 Low- or No-Emission…
WHO: The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement invites the community to join us for the 3rd Annual…
The Mast General Store announced its first collaboration with Goetze’s Candy Company – a caramelized chocolate bar! The new taste experience is right on target with its name – the Mast Store…
Terms Include $2.7 Billion, 550 MW to Benefit Santee Cooper Customers Taking the next step in the potential sale of two partially built AP1000 units to Brookfield Asset Management, the…
7Sunday’s BizArts, in partnership with the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, announced BizArts: A Christmas Story—an uplifting holiday community celebration, nonprofit and small business showcase, and fundraiser supporting…
Together SC program equips new executive directors with skills, strategies, and a statewide peer network to strengthen their organizations and communities. Together SC’s Carolina Leadership Seminars (CLS) announced the nonprofit…
To Bring AI-Powered Grant Discovery Tools to South Carolina Nonprofits Exclusive 20% Member Discount Now Available – Introductory Webinar on December 17 Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit leadership,…
As part of a renewed push to build healthy mentoring relationships and meet growing demand, Ezekiel Ministries is now hiring for several part-time positions across its after-school group mentoring programs.…
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, as part of their partnership with Gamecock Athletics, announces the conclusion of the third annual Teacher of the Game program. Launched in 2023, the season-long…
Following a months-long nationwide search, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has announced its incoming Chief Executive Officer, Donald Lilly. Lilly most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer for The…
Exclusive 20% Member Discount Now Available – Introductory Webinar on December 17 Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit leadership, announced a new partnership with Grantlytics, an innovative AI-driven grant…
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Chris White, A.A.E. has been named President & CEO, effective January 5, 2026. “It’s a privilege to be chosen to serve as President and…
The Columbia Museum of Art announced a major gift of the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain, one of the most comprehensive private holdings of New Hall porcelain in the…
IntelliSystems, a leading provider of business-focused technology solutions for Georgia and South Carolina businesses, has been named a 2025 Best of Georgia Award winner. The recognition highlights the company’s commitment…
As the Lexington One Educational Foundation nears the end of its Second Quarter in 2025, the Board of Directors and staff are extremely thankful for the year-end successes and generous…
Sustain SC has announced the second round of grants awarded through its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), advancing conservation projects across South Carolina in partnership with the state’s business…
The South Carolina Civil Rights Museum has been named the 2025 recipient of the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award from Central Carolina Community Foundation. The annual award honors organizations that…
The City Council Meeting, December 2, 2025, began with a proclamation presented by Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and City Manager Teresa Wilson, which declared “Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announced the appointment of Christa Maier as the Director of Membership & Outreach. Based in the Greenville Office, Maier will spearhead efforts to…
Ezekiel Ministries has been named a 2025 Angel Charity by South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond, earning one of the state’s top distinctions, now in its 26th year. The…
By Jeff Becraft One of the things that we do at Our Place of Hope is… we laugh. It is a very important dynamic. Now, Our Place of Hope…
By Tom Poland As evening shadows fell, I made my way home through woods. Overpowering the peppery smell of autumn leaves, the chicken frying in Mom’s cast iron skillet…
Center Designed to Lead Statewide Coordination for Advancing Cyber Growth Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA).…
The BullStreet District, known as the region’s largest urban redevelopment project, announced that national supermarket retailer Publix Super Markets will open its next downtown Columbia, South Carolina location in the…
Garvin Design Group announced that Shannon Maria has joined the firm’s architectural design team. Originally from central Massachusetts, Shannon completed her studies at Clemson University in 2023. She went on…
Each year, I like to publish Amazon’s Best Books of the Year and buy my wife the No. 1 book as a Christmas present. Looks like Buckeye, by Patrick Ryan,…
A fresh addition is coming to Columbia’s dining scene in mid-spring 2026 as The Foundry Group debuts Slip 53, its new oyster bar and seafood concept, at 732 Saluda Avenue,…
The Lexington One Educational Foundation’s most recent Health Fund Grant to Lexington County School District One Nursing and Health Services will support the health needs of students in the district…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has received two distinct Excellence in Construction (EIC) awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). Both awards are…
Josh Land has been officially named as the Director of Operations at Cohn Construction, emphasizing his focus on operational excellence and team leadership. With more than 20 years of experience…
Dominion Engineering, Inc. an Allied Power business and leading provider of nuclear engineering, maintenance, and technical services, announced the addition of South Carolina native Craig Stover as Senior Director. Stover…
Mashburn Construction has successfully constructed three transformative projects for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Orangeburg, S.C., underscoring the hospital’s continued investment in strengthening healthcare access and quality…
The YMCA of Columbia announced the promotion of Anna Ross to vice president of operations for the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA and the future Kershaw County Family YMCA. In her…
From November 23 to December 20, 2025, 701 CCA welcomes Monica Cioppettini as our Artist-in-Residence. Monica is a multidisciplinary artist whose work breathes new life into discarded jewelry and found objects, transforming them…
FREE community event aims to connect Midlands residents with local organizations, nonprofits, and small businesses Make 2026 count by getting involved in your community! Registration is now open for the 3rd annual…
Columbia’s new favorite holiday tradition celebrates the wealth of artistic talent in the Midlands The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Home for the Holidays on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM at…
Who: City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and The Nickelodeon Theater What: The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and The Nickelodeon Theater have partnered for Screen on the Green…
In anticipation of this year’s Giving Tuesday, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is urging South Carolinians to support nonprofits and practice wise charitable giving. “Each year, donors come together on…
Midlands Clay Arts Society are invited to our 24th Annual Midlands Clay Arts Holiday Sale, to be held December 4-6, 2025 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC. Admission…
Who: City of Columbia, The NOMA Foundation, Chavis Painting, Palmetto Life Church, and participating NOMA businesses. What/Where: Light Up NOMA Cookie Crawl — a celebration of shopping, entertainment, dining, and of course,…
Historic Columbia offers a full slate of tours and programs throughout December, including Historic Holiday Tours at two landmark properties and a preservation-focused Renovation Rodeo in the Vista. PROGRAMS &…
The Columbia Streams Art public art program announces that the first holiday market to support local artists will now be held at Finlay Park. This local artist holiday market will…
The teams of Hood Construction & McMillan Pazdan Smith have kicked off construction of the Jane B. Friedman Conservation Learning Center at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Located adjacent to the…
Recognition underscores SIOS’ expertise in delivering proven high availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical applications on AWS SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and…
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced a $25,000 investment from First Citizens Bank in support of the Student Lifeline Grants Program. This renewed commitment significantly expands the program’s…
Aiken nonprofit, The Bridge 2 Home (TB2H), has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to hire an education coordinator to give in-person,…