20th Thanksgiving for Wallick Investments, LLC

November 25, 2025

Wallick Investments is now an SEC registered investment advisory firm with over 250 clients, AUM over $124M as of 11/25/2025, and manager of Fidelis 100 Index. June 2025 marked not…

Serving Compassion: Lander’s Isabella Young brings ‘Thanks Giving’ to community

November 25, 2025

When Lander University student Isabella Young realized how many people in Greenwood could be facing a lonely or financially strained Thanksgiving, she decided the holiday should feel different this year.…

Brandon Rattray named to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina Board of Directors

November 25, 2025

Robinson Gray announced that associate Brandon Rattray has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families affected by serious…

Lexington Youth Football and Cheerleading Association receives donated CPR kits and coach training

November 25, 2025

The American Heart Association helps equip local youth sports program with life-saving skills The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announced the donation of…

How the night before Thanksgiving became one of the heaviest drinking nights of the year

November 25, 2025

The night before Thanksgiving has become known for heavy drinking, crowded gathering spots and increased risky behavior among young adults returning home for the holiday. National traffic safety data consistently…

Russell joins Callison Tighe as an associate

November 25, 2025

Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC announced Shelby Russell has joined the firm as an associate attorney with a practice focused on representing clients in serious personal injury matters, complex civil…

Congaree Land Trust announces conservation of 221 acres in Kershaw County

November 25, 2025

Preserving Birthplace of South Carolina’s State Dog KERSHAW COUNTY, SC — The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced the conservation of an additional 221 acres of land in Kershaw County. Pine…

Steve Dresser Golf Academy unveils enhanced 2026 golf school packages at True Blue

November 25, 2025

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – The Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club is launching its 2026 lineup of one- to five-day golf school packages, complete with upgraded technology,…

Love involves sacrifice

November 25, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   My best pair of jeans have a hole in each knee. Lest you think I am that hip, they are not skinny jeans. And I did…

Highway Song, Part II

November 25, 2025

By Tom Poland   A Sunday Drive Highways 321 and 301 meet my criteria for back roads. Little traffic. Lots of abandonment. Old stuff getting older. Those 1950 snowbirds heading…

Riggs Partners’ work recognized in Communications Arts 2025 advertising annual

November 25, 2025

Communication Arts, the preeminent industry journal for professionals in advertising, design and other forms of visual communications, has selected Riggs Partners’ broadcast advertising work as a winner in its 66th…

RIA awards construction grants to upgrade critical infrastructure

November 25, 2025

$23 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina  The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 21 projects, totaling approximately $23 million, to address critical infrastructure…

GSSM honors Dr. Sachin Rustgi with 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award

November 25, 2025

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) presented the 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award to Dr. Sachin Rustgi, associate professor of molecular breeding at…

One Columbia for Arts & Culture hosts festive holiday party and Open Studios event

November 25, 2025

One Columbia for Arts & Culture invites the community to its annual Holiday Party, a festive celebration of art and the holiday season. The event will take place during First…

Lexington Two Superintendent announces retirement at end of 2025-2026 school year

November 25, 2025

Lexington School District Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner announced her retirement at the end of the current 2025-2026 school year,  following a distinguished career of nearly 30 years in South…

GSSM hosts 37th Annual Research Colloquium featuring 114 student presentations

November 25, 2025

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) hosted its 37th Annual Research Colloquium on Nov. 21, showcasing research conducted by students over the summer. This year’s event…

Pearce Bespoke Charlotte named official custom clothier of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame

November 25, 2025

Company designed exclusive Reda jackets for the Board of Directors and inductees Pearce Bespoke Charlotte has been selected as the Official Custom Clothier of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall…

Celebrated writer-editor inducted into elite Military Hall of Fame

November 25, 2025

Marine Infantry leader and military technical consultant named to S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame By Cheyenne Twilley W. Thomas Smith Jr., a writer, editor, and public-information professional assisting the…

Rotary Clubs dedicate first Rotary Peace Pole in South Carolina

November 25, 2025

Peacebuilding remains a cornerstone of our mission as a humanitarian service organization. Spring Valley Rotary Club and its satellite evening club, Woodcreek Rotary, in collaboration with its Spring Valley High…

Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2025

November 25, 2025

Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:      …

City offices to close in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday

November 25, 2025

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the City of Columbia’s buildings and offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025 and Friday, November 28, 2024. Solid Waste will be…

Columbia, SC – Municipal Runoff Election Results

November 25, 2025

The City of Columbia Municipal Election Commission met as the Board of Canvassers on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. to certify the results of the Municipal Runoff Election…

Attorney Barrett R. Brewer selected to 2026 Super Lawyers list

November 24, 2025

Barrett R. Brewer, attorney at Brewer Law Firm, LLC has been selected to the 2026 SC Super Lawyers list. The top 5% of the lawyers in SC are selected by…

ACEC-SC and SCDOT announce 2025 Annual Meeting

November 24, 2025

The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), will host the 2025 ACEC-SC/SCDOT Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Dec.…

The View at Crow Creek opens

November 24, 2025

CALABASH, NC – A new chapter for luxury apartment living opened this week along Ocean Highway. The View at Crow Creek features spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments that are designed…

The evolution of an RCSD captain

November 24, 2025

Larry Payne’s life’s work is reflected in his three decades of service to Richland County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In January 2018, then-Lieutenant Larry Payne was one of three…

LRADAC Foundation receives $20,000 gift from Central Carolina Community Foundation’s anonymous “Cheerful Giver”

November 21, 2025

To Support Access to Treatment for Alcohol and Substance Misuse The LRADAC Foundation is honored to announce it has received an unrestricted $20,000 gift from an anonymous donor known as…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle as Educator of the Month

November 20, 2025

Lancaster County educator uses reading and storytelling to convey personal finance lessons to her students South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle School as…

Former federal prosecutor Brandon Stone joins Wyche

November 20, 2025

Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announces that Brandon Stone, a former federal prosecutor and partner at a leading international law firm, has joined the…

DWG Consulting Engineers expands presence with a new office in Greenville, SC

November 20, 2025

DWG, Inc. Consulting Engineers (DWG) announces the expansion of their company with a new office in Greenville, South Carolina. The new location has three employees, two of whom are Professional…

Learn about German POWs in South Carolina

November 20, 2025

You’ve seen movies about Americans in German POW camps during World War II — “The Great Escape,” “Stalag 17,” and so forth. But did you know that more than 8,000…

Helping Hands Grants to Schools awarded to all Lexington County School District One Schools

November 20, 2025

Recently, the Lexington One Educational Foundation Board of Directors approved $47,787.77 for the 2025-2026 school year in Helping Hands Grants to Schools awards. These grants are an important investment designed…

Astro Malaysia ensures 99.99% uptime for critical SAP and Oracle operations with SIOS high availability solution

November 20, 2025

SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux Delivers Cloud-Based Resilience and Confidence on AWS SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of high availability (HA) and disaster…

Mixed-use redevelopment named “Seaboard Vista” to honor historic legacy of Congaree Vista

November 20, 2025

Partners of the notable historic adaptive reuse project in Columbia, South Carolina’s Congaree Vista announce the project to be named “Seaboard Vista.” The name honors the legacy of the Seaboard…

Sheniya Marshall joins Robinson Gray law firm as associate

November 20, 2025

Attorney Sheniya Marshall has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice is focused on insurance defense, primarily with matters relating to commercial transportation, premises liability, and products…

Highway Song, Part I

November 20, 2025

By Tom Poland   A Sunday Drive I hadn’t seen him in 10 years. Him would be the preacher who buried Dad and Mom. He was preaching down South Georgia…

Johnny

November 20, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   We recently moved Hannah from Maryland down to Charlotte. As Hannah and I were heading to Charlotte, I said, “We need to get some help unloading…

78 new affordable apartments come on line with Peaks of Lexington

November 20, 2025

Community and business leaders gathered Tuesday for the ribbon cutting for a 78-unit income-restricted community in the heart of Lexington. Located at the 510 Conway Drive, the Peaks of Lexington…

Travel the world in a night at the CMA’s Anniversary Gala

November 20, 2025

The Columbia Museum of Art celebrates 75 years of creativity and community with a night of cocktails, art, and memories at the 75th Anniversary Gala on Friday, January 16, from…

Bonding, earning trust, and building self-esteem in kids

November 20, 2025

High Five Fridays have become an exciting beginning to the last day of each week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For years (during the schoolyear) one of the most enthusiastically…

Colliers represents seller and buyer in sale of a medical building in West Columbia to Roots Integrative Medicine

November 20, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented the seller, Rod Shiver, and John Gressette and Rox Pollard III represented the buyer, Roots Integrative Medicine, in the…

Original student-created dance takes spotlight at USC’s Student Choreography Showcase

November 20, 2025

The Betsy Blackmon Dance Program at USC will present its fall semester Student Choreography Showcase, December 2–5 in Drayton Hall Theatre. This bi-annual concert features nine original dance works created by…

SC Launch Inc. invests in Leukogene Therapeutics

November 20, 2025

SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested in Leukogene Therapeutics. The Charleston-based biotechnology startup is developing a pipeline of targeted immunotherapies for patients…

Columbia Streams Art partners with Bierkeller to offer free vendor spaces for local artists at annual Weihnachtsmarkt

November 20, 2025

The Columbia Streams Art public art program is pleased to partner with Bierkeller beer garden and restaurant on the riverfront to support local artists during the second annual Weihnachtsmarkt holiday…

Turner Padget welcomes Parker Dixon to Business & Corporate team

November 20, 2025

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Parker Dixon has joined the firm’s Business & Corporate team as an associate in the Columbia office. Parker advises clients on a…

Charter Institute approves three new transfer schools

November 20, 2025

The Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) Board of Directors has approved the transfer of three charter schools from the Limestone Charter Association during its board meeting on Thursday, November 13.…

USC College of Information and Communications and SCETV partner to provide hands-on experience for students

November 20, 2025

Students at USC’s College of Information and Communications will be practicing their media pitching skills this year in a Capstone class with juniors and seniors. The students develop and pitch…

Richland County celebrates neighborhood connectivity with Sunset Drive upgrades

November 20, 2025

A recently finished Richland County Transportation Penny project promises to give safer passage to pedestrians and cyclists while also boosting community connectivity between River Drive and North Main Street in…

Denmark Tech celebrates first electrician apprenticeship program completers

November 20, 2025

Denmark Technical College recently held a historic ceremony to celebrate the first group of completers from its electrician apprenticeship program. The event marked a major step forward in the college’s continued commitment…

Together SC unveils five-year strategic plan to strengthen and unite South Carolina’s nonprofit network

November 20, 2025

Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, has announced a new five-year strategic plan to guide its work through 2030. Rooted in the organization’s mission to strengthen…