Students in Richland School District Two are learning valuable leadership and service skills through charitable giving during the holidays. Each year students at all five of the district’s high schools,…
Veritable who’s who of Camden and Kershaw County ring bells for Salvation Army’s kettle campaign By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – Less than two days after returning from…
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Columbia-based John Kelchner and Ryan Judd have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Kelchner and Judd are both…
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in reading to elementary-age students to support its Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2022-2023 school year. MRC is a…
Aflac has awarded $378,000 in grants to 48 local nonprofit organizations in its Spring and Fall 2022 grant cycles. Awarded grantees are working on projects that support health & well-being…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. This is not a story of “I told you so.” Rather, it is a stirring – or so I think – tale of a man’s…
By Tom Poland One word. That’s all it takes, and the brain’s mystifying chemistry swirls past and present into an amalgam we call life. Phases pass before us in…
The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has been named the WTA 500 tournament of the year. The recognition comes from the Women’s Tennis…
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced its search for a marketing agency to assist with marketing and communications for Artista Vista. The weekend-long art event is scheduled for April 14-16,…
By Reba Campbell We’ve just returned from a glorious two-week adventure in Germany, Austria and Hungary – most of it spent traveling with friends we’ve known since our young…
Mandy Mueller, a partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been accepted as a member of the LGBTQ+ Bar Association Family Law Institute. She is among only four South Carolina…
Thomas Mullikin Jr. leads a tough expedition atop Earth’s highest summit By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Thomas Mullikin Jr., son of the world-renowned global expedition leader Dr. Tom Mullikin, led…
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School wins 2022 State Middle School Mock Trial championship
For a consecutive third year, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School of Johnston in Edgefield County was named the winner of the South Carolina Bar’s State Middle School Mock Trial competition. This…
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is excited to sponsor the 2022 Bike Bonanza, an event giving away free bikes to local children in the Town of Swansea, on Saturday, December 17…
$3.5 billion investment will create 1,500 new jobs; largest investment in state history Redwood Materials, a producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles, along with Governor Henry…
Rob Lapin of Trinity Partners in Columbia recently represented MaxLiving in their purchase of a 2,500 square foot former convenience store. The property, located at 7735 Broad River Road in…
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Wayne Keels to Vice President of Continuous Improvement and Project Management. “Wayne Keels has brought tremendous value to SAFE by streamlining our…
A retrospective broadcast commemorating 50 years of the South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts with the stories of nine high-profile past recipients is to premiere Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023…
It’s the season of giving and representatives from Office Depot dropped off quite a nice gift at John P. Thomas Elementary School on December 14 – a check for $20,000.…
How do you celebrate 35 years of the Arts in Basic Curriculum Project? By changing your name to Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute, a name that acknowledges your legacy and…
The University of South Carolina will launch a first of its kind interdisciplinary certificate program in Digital Studies, giving students the opportunity to gain in-demand digital skills that prepare them…
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette unveiled a new program that will install electric vehicle chargers powered by 100% renewable energy at state parks across South Carolina. The program, supported by the electric vehicle maker and…
A local nonprofit focused on cleanup and other green efforts recently honored Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton for promoting beautification across the Midlands. Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) highlighted Newton’s…
Last minute holiday shoppers can snag tickets to the Grand Tasting Dec. 19-23 Columbia Food and Wine Festival, presented by Certified South Carolina, announced its 2023 festival dates. The weekend-long…
Sandlapper Elementary School will have a new principal when classes resume after winter break. Dr. Whitney Prowell will become the new principal effective January 2, 2023. She will replace Connie…
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that attorney Thomas Hughes has joined the firm in their Lexington, SC office. Thomas graduated from Winthrop University and the University of South Carolina School of Law…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced its 2023 Board of Directors. Seven board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina.…
Todd Usher has completed his PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University, successfully defending a dissertation titled “Likeliness to Recommend: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Consumer…
On Monday, December 5, The Columbia World Affairs Council honored Dr. Jim Chow as the 2022 Global Vision Award recipient. The black-tie gala was held at the downtown Columbia Marriott.…
The Main Street District, along with the City of Columbia and many generous supporters, will light up the night with a permanent installation of thousands of LED lights in a…
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
The Board of Directors at Senior Resources held its 55th Annual Meeting on Monday, December 12 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, introduce new board members, and recognize the support…
Clemson University Athletics and distinguished speakers broke ground on a comprehensive Women’s Sports Expansion project on Dec. 7. Columbia, South Carolina firm Garvin Design Group and national sports architecture firm…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was out in force ringing the bell (sometimes singing and dancing) for…
Sgt. Major (Ret) Adrian Nelson has been promoted to Director of Operations with the Main Street District. Adrian will continue to work with Main Street’s Yellow Shirt Ambassadors, heading up…
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander (R-Oconee/Pickens) will receive the 2023 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award. Community health leader Roland Gardner of Beaufort…
Lexington County School District One announces its Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists for 2022–23. These finalists go on to compete for 2023–24 District Teacher of the Year. On…
Dr. Rick Christman has been appointed acting president of Columbia International University by CIU’s Board of Trustees. Christman, who has been serving CIU as executive vice president for three years,…
“There was always something pulling me to Columbia College. I visited a few other schools, but my heart always went back to CC.” Graduating senior Zykeria Moultrie’s family ties run…
CHARLESTON, SC – Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, a premier provider of full-service wealth management solutions, announced the addition of J.E. Wilson Advisors, LLC, one of the first fee-only financial planning…
Shank returns to lead company after previous stint in senior leadership FORT MILL, SC – Compucom, a leading managed IT services provider, announced Kevin Shank as its new Chief Executive…
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced that Kim Hurd, CMCA®, a CAMS senior community manager in Charleston, has earned her Association…
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation today announced the selection of its new executive director, Jeffery Faw. Faw brings more than 30 years of extensive fundraising, development and sales experience to the…
Ryan Causey of Trinity Partners recently represented Murrell Property Holdings, LLC in their purchase of 2419 Devine Street in Columbia. The 2,500 square foot medical office building is located within…
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, announces the sale of Fisher Solutions Inc. dba Dr. Rooter, a South Carolina corporation to Sims HoldCo…
Dr. Lilly Filler, Chair of the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust will deliver the Keynote address at the 16th annual Isadore E. Lourie Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the…
The South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA) held its 2022 statewide meeting and awards ceremony today to recognize high-standard substance misuse prevention efforts and prevention professionals who…
Bobby Stepp, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Honorable Matthew J. Perry Civility Award, given annually by the Richland County Bar in honor of the distinguished…
Class of 2022 Cohort Graduates Eight Local Minority Businesses. The Columbia Chamber’s Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program recently graduated 2022 program participants and announced the 2023 class. The Midlands Minority…
Main Street District announces Kelsey (Carmichael) Bickley is joining their team as Director of Marketing. Bickley is a marketing professional with over seven years of experience promoting the Columbia region…