Circular Composite Solutions (CCS), a sustainable manufacturer of proprietary industrial shipping pallet components, announced it is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $53.7 million investment will create 70 new…
$280 million investment will create 155 new jobs Carolina Renewable Products (CRP), a clean energy company, announced it is establishing operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $280 million investment will…
The Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025 has completed a values-based 18-month leadership program and made a lifetime commitment to use their creativity, energy, and resources to tackle the most urgent…
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to announce that Chef Chris Williams of Roy’s Grille will represent Team Lake Murray Country at the World Food Championships (WFC), October 16-19, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Williams will compete…
Sustain SC in partnership with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University announced the 2026 class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI). Now entering its fifth year, SLI…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will be a permanent exhibitor at the 156th Annual South Carolina State Fair, taking place Oct. 8 – 19 at the Columbia fairgrounds.…
Ordinance establishes penalties for acts of hate intimidation, reinforcing the city’s commitment to safety and equality The City of Orangeburg is proud to announce that City Council has passed the…
On Friday, October 10, 2025, the City of Columbia Homeless Services Division in partnership with City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, invites the community to come together at Martin Luther…
Zeus, the world’s leading polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer, has named Kevin Greer Plant Manager of its Orangeburg, S.C., facility. Established in 1981, Orangeburg was Zeus’ first South Carolina…
Colliers | South Carolina announced Ford Reynolds as its newest Brokerage Associate in the Columbia office. Reynolds will serve as an advisor to owners, tenants, sellers and buyers in the…
On August 28th, Hood Construction joined Riverbanks Zoo & Garden staff and community officials to celebrate the grand opening of the highly anticipated Saluda Skyride. As part of Riverbanks’ multi-year…
Columbia International University (CIU) has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. This funding will accelerate the full rollout of Columbia Biblical Seminary’s Engage Program, a pioneering…
Trinity Partners announced Director of Marketing, Kristina Leaphart was selected for the 2025 Best & Brightest 35 & Under Award by Columbia Business Monthly. Each year, Integrated Media Publishing honors…
Flock and Rally, a women-owned, full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is celebrating two major recognitions: CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to the 2025 list…
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the third quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions • Nick Stomski, SIOR, Ryan Causey, and Jake Nidiffer, SIOR represented…
The Nickelodeon Theater has been selected as one of 41 independent cinemas, museums, and community film organizations across the country to receive a 2025–26 Science on Screen® grant, an initiative…
Columbia Craft Brewing Company has announced the immediate closure of its taproom on Green Street, marking the end of an era for one of the city’s popular gathering spots. In…
LS3P congratulates the University of South Carolina on its impressive rise in the latest U.S. News rankings, with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program climbing 17 spots to reach…
LS3P announced that Tyler McKenzie, AIA, Senior Associate and Architect in the firm’s Columbia office, has been selected for the Leadership Columbia Class of 2026. This esteemed program, hosted by…
With a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SC Ports) announced Micah Mallace as President and CEO. Mallace assumes leadership of the port…
Scooter Byars and Keith Smith take home First Place in the Pro Division at the National Crappie League Tournament on Lake Murray. Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) proudly announces the successful…
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2025 award winners, and installation of officers at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September. Approximately 300 Realtors from across the state attended…
$92.5 million investment will create 116 new jobs FAST FACTS Pratt Industries is expanding its operations in York County with a new manufacturing facility. The company’s $92.5 million investment will create…
For the fourth consecutive year, and 14th time in the last 15 years, Charleston has been named the top city in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers. The Readers’ Choice Awards…
Children from across the state get hands-on STEM experiences and career inspiration as part of the nationwide Lights on Afterschool celebration The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) welcomed more than…
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Business Leader of the Year award and the 2025 Public Servant of the Year award, which will be presented…
Graided and SimXity AERO were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita Technologies, Blotting Innovations, Lucie Medical, and Tiersphere received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
Dreher High School art teacher Katie Pfrommer has been named the 2025 South Carolina Art Educator of the Year by the South Carolina Art Education Association (SCAEA). The award recognizes…
South Carolina’s largest gathering of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community leaders will return for the 2026 SC Nonprofit Summit. Presented by Together SC and cohosted by the United Way Association of…
Who: City of Columbia Mayor’s Office, Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG), Elevate Midlands, and Columbia Chamber of Commerce What: The City of Columbia Mayor’s Office and community partners will be hosting a…
We had a blast on Friday, September 19, when the City celebrated our 10th annual PARK(ing) Day, with 11 parklets placed along Main Street! Each parklet’s design contemplated how participants might plan…
The Columbia City Council will conduct a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall (Council Chambers), 1737 Main Street, Third Floor, Columbia, SC 29201.…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the award of $8 million in federal funding that was approved by the Federal Highway Administration for the emergency replacement of the…
2nd Annual Read Freely Fest Set for March 27-29, 2026 Richland Library proudly announces the return of Read Freely Fest, scheduled for March 27–29, 2026, at Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St., Columbia,…
Public Voting Open from October 3rd – October 19th, 2025 The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) has been selected as a finalist in the Honorees category in the 2025 Defender…
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) is excited to announce that the South Carolina Opioid Recovery…
Who: The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities What: The Office of Business Opportunities is introducing its 5-week course, Grow up and Grow Old: Columbia. Grow Up and Grow Old: Columbia is…
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or media…
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) is pleased to announce the premiere of Shortwave Kitsch Radio, an original audio drama series that combines history with creative storytelling. The series will…
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
MLF’s grassroots weekend circuit expands to 12 Regional tournaments, allowing bass anglers to compete closer to home for lucrative prizes and qualify for the 43rd Annual BFL All-American Championship. Major…
Program Helps Restore South Carolina Tree Canopy One Year After Hurricane Helene PalmettoPride has awarded 1,503 trees to 18 organizations in 13 counties through its annual Tree Grant program, offered…
M. B. Kahn, a leading construction firm in the Southeast, announced the appointment of Jason Hlewicki as Senior Vice President, managing the company’s Charlotte office. With more than 25 years…
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has expanded to Georgia, adding an office in Athens and broadening its Southeastern presence. The new office in…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Columbia office rent growth accelerating behind consistent demand Market Highlights Healthy demand for office space in Columbia has propelled rent growth to levels comparable…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
Turner Padget announces the addition of Kyle H. Cooper as an associate in the firm’s Columbia office. With a focus on counseling clients through litigation matters, Kyle brings experience in…
Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty has named Patrick Furman as its new Managing Broker for its McDaniel Greene office. As Managing Broker, Furman will oversee the daily operations by ensuring compliance,…
Mullikin says S.C. and the Galápagos Islands, face similar threats from erosion, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR),…