The Music Man Comes to Town – September 9-25

September 13, 2022

When a con man tries to swindle an entire town out of their money to start a boys’ band, it leads to an old-fashioned love story. It’s Meredith Willson’s The…

Five Points Association announces Heather McDonald as new Executive Director

September 13, 2022

The Five Points Association, a nonprofit organization that oversees the efforts to promote and develop Five Points, is pleased to announce that Heather McDonald has been hired to serve as…

Richland Library awarded Power:Ed grant to support Career Online High School students

September 13, 2022

Richland Library is the recipient of a $32,375 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan. This gift marks the second round of funding from Power:Ed and will serve…

Lexington County’s major crimes commander graduates from FBI National Academy

September 13, 2022

Capt. Jesse Laintz, commander of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s major crimes unit, has graduated from the FBI’s National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. “Jesse’s completion of this prestigious national program…

The Town of Blythewood awards $100,000 to fund Warrior PATHH classes for First Responders at The Big Red Barn Retreat

September 13, 2022

The Town of Blythewood awarded a $100,000 grant to The Big Red Barn Retreat to support Warrior PATHH classes (Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) for First Responders that…

Two Richland County deputies receive servant leader awards

September 13, 2022

Eight recipients from five agencies honored by church on Servant Leader Sunday By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Investigator Molly Nations and RCSD Corporal Keegan Gilbert…

5th Annual ColaJazz Fest, Mark Rapp

September 13, 2022

Mark Rapp, the Executive Director of the ColaJazz Foundation, talks about the upcoming ColaJazz Fest – September 24, 25. Saturday night’s gala features two intimate concerts inside the main lobby…

Cayce Police Department receives SCLEA Accreditation

September 13, 2022

On September 9, 2022, the Cayce Police Department received reaccreditation from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (SCLEA) Council. The Cayce Police Department, along with several other state and local…

Moseley Marcinak Transportation and Logistics Law Firm adds two new attorneys

September 12, 2022

Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm, announced the addition of Donavan Eason and Martin Cain. “We are pleased to have Donavan and Martin join…

Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman joins Leadership Columbia Class of 2023

September 12, 2022

Garvin Design Group Interior Designer Liza Brockman has been named to the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. She joins a cohort of 61 emerging community leaders participating in the Columbia…

U.S. News & World Report: CIU ranks high for Social Mobility, Value

September 12, 2022

The 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings show Columbia International University #5 for Social Mobility among Regional Universities South. The Social Mobility ranking is important for students who are…

Marketing Minute: Making Better Videos

September 12, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Evan Barbare, NP Strategy Are your videos lacking the engagement you want? This week’s video shares tips on how to make your videos stand out. Watch…

Step Afrika! Dances Into Irmo – Sept. 17

September 12, 2022

Get ready to be in awe as the sounds of West and Southern Africa make their way to the Midlands. Coming to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC), Saturday,…

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Tyra McBride selected for Leadership Columbia

September 12, 2022

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Tyra McBride has been selected to participate in the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership Columbia Class of 2023. As a member of the 50th…

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midlands Real Estate announces new owner and team expansion

September 12, 2022

Reynolds and Team Bring Over 40 years of Experience to Brokerage COLUMBIA, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, a global residential real estate brokerage franchise network, announced that network member, Berkshire…

Cypress Development Partners develops Red Bank Take 5

September 12, 2022

Cypress Development Partners LLC announces development of a new Take 5 Oil Change at 1846 S. Lake Drive in the Red Bank area of Lexington County.  Cypress developed the new…

SCCADVASA partners with NNEDV in the #Every1KnowsSome1 month-long national campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence

September 12, 2022

Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This fall, the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) is partnering with…

City’s Food Truck Fridays continues in September

September 12, 2022

After successful operations in August the City of Columbia continues the exciting summer initiative Food Truck Fridays. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from…

United Way of the Midlands announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors

September 12, 2022

  As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new members and executive committee of the 2022-2023 Board of Directors. New members of the…

Richland Library names new Marketing and Communications Director

September 12, 2022

Local marketing expert to lead marketing and communications strategy at Richland Library Richland Library has named Kiosha Boyles as the new director of marketing and communications. Beginning September 12, Boyles will…

Great Southern Homes to become a public company through a business combination with DiamondHead Holdings Corp.

September 12, 2022

Business combination creates a high growth, land-light publicly traded homebuilder COLUMBIA, SC. & NEW YORK – Great Southern Homes, Inc. (“GSH”) announced that it has entered into a definitive merger…

Learn-to-Fly open house at Georgetown Co. Airport

September 10, 2022

CHS Flight School is holding an Open House this Saturday, September 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Georgetown County Airport. The event is free and open to…

VentureSouth announces new leadership for Midlands group 

September 9, 2022

VentureSouth, one of the United States’ largest angel investment groups, is excited to announce new leadership for its Midlands group, which serves investors in Columbia, S.C., and surrounding areas. Effective…

Columbia Chamber announces 2023 Leadership Columbia Class

September 9, 2022

61 Local Individuals selected for Milestone 50th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in…

Former CPL player named new Blowfish head coach

September 8, 2022

The Lexington County Blowfish have named KC Brown as their head coach for the upcoming 2023 season. Brown, who was an assistant coach on the 2022 squad, becomes the eighth…

Safe Schools Project joins South Carolina Coalition for Safer Schools

September 8, 2022

The South Carolina Coalition for Safer Schools is excited to be joined by the Safe Schools Project, growing Coalition membership to six associations focused on the well-being of children. In…

SC REALTORS wins Association of Real Estate License Law Officials Fair Housing Award 

September 8, 2022

SC REALTORS® (SCR) is winner of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) Fair Housing Award. SCR won in the category of consumer education and was presented with…

How to know if you are eligible for a state tax rebate

September 8, 2022

Make sure you file your 2021 return by October 17, 2022 What you need to know: You must file a South Carolina Individual Income Tax return (SC1040) for tax year…

Melrose Heights brings artists and entertainment to a historic Columbia neighborhood

September 8, 2022

The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard will welcome around eighty artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will…

South Carolina Public Radio celebrates 50 years of programming

September 8, 2022

Primary news and storyteller to begin year-long line-up of community events and content South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) today announced the beginning of a year-long celebration of the…

Richland County CASA summons superheroes for 5K event, fun day

September 8, 2022

Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is calling all superheroes to assemble for a race against child abuse on Saturday, Sept. 17. Participants are encouraged to dress as their…

Innovative Hydroponic Research Lab takes root at GSSM

September 8, 2022

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) unveiled its innovative Hydroponic Research Lab on Thursday. The lab, which is constructed from a shipping container that has traveled…

Annual Cops and Lobsters event raising funds for Special Olympics

September 8, 2022

Deputies have served as Red Lobster waitstaff for three days, once a year, for nearly 20 years By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COPS AND LOBSTERS, a three-day annual fund-raising event…

SeamonWhiteside offers strategies to create a workplace promoting employee growth and personal development

September 8, 2022

SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, is offering strategies to develop a workspace that promotes employee growth and personal development. These actionable tips foster an environment…

Moore Bradley Myers launches new website

September 8, 2022

Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announced the launch of their new website. The new site highlights each attorney and practice area, personalized attention toward every client, assertive and efficient representation from…

Mullikin receives Army Infantry award

September 8, 2022

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster presents decoration By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dr. Tom Mullikin, a former U.S. Army officer and retired commander of the S.C. State Guard, was…

Pendleton Street Business Advisors names Serena Concepcion-Martinez as Associate Advisor

September 8, 2022

Pendleton Street Business Advisors announced that Serena Concepcion-Martinez has been promoted to Associate Advisor with the firm. Concepcion-Martinez first joined Pendleton Street Business Advisors as Client Service Associate in 2018…

SC Bar teams up with county libraries to offer Law Talks series on important legal topics

September 8, 2022

The SC Bar is collaborating with county libraries across the Palmetto State to offer a series of free sessions for the public on key legal topics. Called Law Talks, these…

College Board recognizes students in national program

September 8, 2022

Students at all five high schools in Richland School District Two have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. According to the College Board, the students earned…

Columbia College announces new executive leadership

September 8, 2022

President Tom Bogart announced the appointment of alumna Dr. Ruby Fielding as the next Vice President for Finance and Administration at Columbia College. Dr. Fielding has over 20 years of…

CAMS named to 2022 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies

September 8, 2022

Columbia, SC – Inc. magazine has revealed that Community Association Management Services (CAMS) has earned a spot on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s…

Kung fu and lizards

September 8, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   Growing up, we would watch a show called Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.  An older guy named Marlin would wander out into the fray of wild creatures and…

South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available

September 7, 2022

Buy early and save up to 50% off now through Oct. 11 Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through…

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. expands distribution to Columbia

September 6, 2022

This fall, award-winning Athens, GA-based brewery launches in Columbia, with two other Southern cities soon to follow  Creature Comforts Brewing Co., an Athens, Georgia-based B-Corp certified craft brewery, announced plans…

Crawford Prezioso brokers sale of ±76,000-square-foot building at Dutch Plaza

September 6, 2022

Crawford Prezioso of Colliers | South Carolina represented the seller, D&P Beach Properties, LLC, and the buyer, Midlands Housing Alliance, in the sale of Dutch Plaza, a ±76,000-square-foot building in…

City Council Meeting Highlights | September 6, 2022

September 6, 2022

Before the City Council meeting this afternoon, the City of Columbia made a big announcement regarding providing new services to our chronically unsheltered homeless population in the City of Columbia. …

SMITH | ROBINSON welcomes attorney Fred Hanna

September 6, 2022

Hanna Expands Appellate Litigation Team SMITH | ROBINSON is pleased to announce Fred Hanna has joined the law firm as an Associate Attorney and will focus his practice on complex…

Lorick Office Products to celebrate 85th anniversary this month

September 6, 2022

Midlands-area office supply company founded Labor Day 1937 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lorick Office Products will celebrate 85 years of serving the office-supply needs of Columbia businesses and customers…