All South Carolinians aged 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive the…
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SCMEP works with 400 SC manufacturers to advance the state’s economic impact The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) released its record-breaking annual report numbers, resulting in a statewide economic…
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LS3P announced that architect Mark Levine, FAIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Atlanta Market Leader | Vice President. Levine brings over 36 years of industry knowledge and significant…
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South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in ScopeStack, Inc. The Greenville-based company offers a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solution for developing presales statements of work. This…
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Several South Carolina leaders and initiatives will be recognized this year by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) in its annual “Preserving Our Places in History: Lest We Forget” award program on April 9,…
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Cason Development Group is redeveloping a 3,000-square-foot building at 4326 Wildcat Road in the Rosewood-Garners Ferry Road-Devine Street district for the home of Results Fitness, a new venture by area…
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Toll-free number and web link launch at 8:30 a.m. April 5; in-person assistance available Richland County will begin accepting applications – by phone and online – at 8:30 a.m. Monday,…
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Richland County Sheriff to be presented the prestigious Ferris E. Lucas award in June By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has been named SHERIFF OF THE…
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Veteran leader joins to manage bank’s employee relations and recruitment Leslie Chaplin has joined First Reliance Bank as executive vice president, director of human resources. Based in Columbia, S.C., Chaplin…
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Hoagland combines 15 years high availability expertise with 30 years of marketing excellence SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the promotion…
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Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services has two options for guests to sample food from some of the Midlands best chefs. After having to cancel last year, Palmetto Place Children…
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Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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Robinson Gray has been named a “2020 Pro Bono Leader” for South Carolina by the American Bar Association. Four other S.C. attorneys also received the recognition, which is given for…
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Laura Rittenberg, president of Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas, announced the No. 1 agent and teams companywide for 2020 sales performance in the region. Top Agent(s) Charles Manley, affiliated…
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Colliers | South Carolina and Colliers | Charlotte brokers are being honored by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR), which represents the world’s elite in industrial and office brokerage, for…
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Since January 2020, Columbia SC has seen over $1.1 billion dollars in announced or active development activity in the City and Richland County. These projects encompass a wide variety of regional…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to purchase or sponsor luminaries to light on Friday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. outside of homes or businesses in honor of…
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The delightful lifelong recital of South Carolina’s Kerri Grimsley Roberts By W. Thomas Smith Jr. KERRI GRIMSLEY ROBERTS’ FACEBOOK PAGE DESCRIPTOR simply says: “I love Jesus! I love my family!…
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Lexington County Council named Lynn Sturkie as the County of Lexington’s new administrator during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Sturkie, 55, a lifelong resident of Lexington County, was deemed as the…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Gilbert High School teacher, Dani Stroud, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina…
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Lexington County Council named Lynn Sturkie as the County of Lexington’s new administrator during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Sturkie, 55, a lifelong resident of Lexington County, was deemed as the…
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Graduates to be recognized at Segra Park in Columbia Midlands Technical College will host its 2021 Commencement Ceremony at Segra Park in Columbia on May 1st at 10:00 a.m. “I…
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At the March 23, 2021 board meeting, the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the administration’s proposal to allocate the $11.3 million surplus from the Fiscal Year 2019-20…
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The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Music will honor Pontiac Elementary School teacher Lisa Rayner as part of its Celebrating Local Heroes with the Concert Truck series. Rayner…
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The U.S. Small Business Administration renewed its’ grant to the South Carolina Small Business Development Center Network and provided $1.8 million to four universities in the state. The University of…
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More than $49.5 million investment will create 39 new jobs Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. (Fibertex), a manufacturing company that specializes in spunlace products, today announced plans to expand operations in Laurens County.…
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Keith Mearns, Historic Columbia’s director of grounds, has been named the winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2021 Emerging Horticultural Professional Award. Mearns began his work at HC in 2015…
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Former commander of the S.C. Highway Patrol passes away at 85 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Almost everyone from South Carolina has a Colonel Joseph H. “Red” Lanier story. My…
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Furman University has received a $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment to expand and advance The Furman Advantage, the university’s transformational approach to offering every student a pathway toward a meaningful and…
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The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Matt Bell was recently named Director of SC Launch and Executive Director of SC Launch, Inc. Bell replaces Russell Cook who…
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The South Carolina Railroad Museum (SCRM) is pleased to share its newly imagined brand identity and positioning concept, “Y’all Aboard,” as a part of a pro bono rebranding initiative developed…
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Applications for the first round of grants are open through March 31 The Duke Endowment approved $1.5 million to support South Carolinians impacted by the coronavirus crisis. This is the…
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The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) is hosting its second annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI), bringing to light the needs of families and children in the Midlands. During the…
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Richland Library is announcing the expansion of services at three of our locations. Limited indoor computer use and limited indoor browsing are now available from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Chapin High School teacher, Amy Carter, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina…
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One year ago, we hit “pause” on our 101st season due to the COVID crisis. Between then and now, the theatre was fortunate to find ways to remain engaged and…
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A virtual public hearing Tuesday, March 30 will focus on Richland County’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), an end-of-year account that gives information on federal funding to address…
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Lander University is adding a Master in Business Administration (MBA) to its expanding repertoire of degree programs. “We are very excited about Lander’s new MBA program,” said Dr. Mick Fekula,…
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Colliers | South Carolina announced that Robbie Rodgers has joined the company as a Property Administrator in Real Estate Management Services (REMS) for the Stoneridge Office Park in Columbia. “Robbie…
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The Midlands Technical College Entrepreneurship Club is inviting students, aspiring entrepreneurs, journalists, business leaders and friends of MTC to “Wonder Women Wednesday.” Lou Kennedy, Vanessa Mota, and Carolyn Sawyer will…
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Eat Smart Move More SC (ESMMSC) and the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) received a grant from the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of…
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The official start to spring is almost here, and Richland Library is getting ready for the growing season by adding new equipment to our Library of Things. There are plenty…
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The Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) announces that the 55th annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show will be held at the SC State Fairgrounds Friday, May…
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• E-learning curriculum, Teacher Institute and new facilities enable countrywide access to ecology education • Distance learning online module now available to educators, students and families to help address COVID-19…
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County Council will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss a set of proposed map amendments Tuesday, March 23. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will stream live on…
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In an effort to provide citizens with directions regarding re-opening, the City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that they will re-open their parks and amenities on May 3,…
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As Richland County continues to work toward safely reopening County facilities, several offices have reopened to the public by appointment only. Residents can now sign up for in-person appointments with…
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The Leadership Columbia Alumni Association is hosting its 5th Annual Women in Leadership luncheon on Thursday, March 25th to provide support to the emerging and existing female leaders in the Midlands. This program…
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Award-winning Connick School of Irish Dance is putting down roots in Lexington, SC. While holding classes in the area over the last 18 years, the school has found a permanent location…
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On March 8, 2021, nonprofit organization Homeless No More broke ground on its new Education Facility off Two Notch Road in Northeast Columbia. When completed, the new 5,000 sf building…
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