The South Carolina Forensic Nurse Examiners Task Force, led by the South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN), joined Attorney General Alan Wilson today to release the state’s new Sexual Assault…
Event Highlights Sharper Focus on Hiring Diversity More than 50 Midlands high school students from diverse backgrounds got an up-close look Thursday at potential energy industry careers which do not…
Richland Library is protecting local birds in partnership with Richland County Conservation Commission and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation. Richland Library welcomes Birds of Ballentine, public art with a unique…
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
The City of Columbia is proud to release a report detailing the analysis of data collected from the City’s periodic Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts. These counts began in 2014 in…
On March 15, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Joi H. Walden as assistant principal at Pelion Middle School. Walden currently teaches sixth…
For the second time in five years, Westwood High School has earned Cognia’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Certification. Westwood is in an elite group of schools nationwide with…
Special guest speaker David Beasley, former South Carolina governor and head of the U.N. World Food Programme, which was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize The Folks Center for…
By Tom Poland When I hear some determined soul say “wild horses couldn’t pull me away” thoughts race through my mind. First, I think of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. You’d…
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has been honored nationally for its pro bono work, and four of the firm’s attorneys have received state honors as well. For the second year in…
United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week, in partnership with presenting sponsor Truist, signature sponsor Enterprise Rent-A-Car and volunteer sponsors AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, Carolina Gas Transmission, a BHE…
Councilman Joe Walker III announced Thursday he will not seek re-election for his seat on Richland County Council later this year. Walker, who was elected to a four-year term in…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies: Two (2) in the…
Kirstin Bullington, Next Energy Engineering instructor at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) Student Innovation Center, is South Carolina’s 2022 STEM Educator of the Year. The award honors educators…
Blythewood High School students say they are having the opportunity of a lifetime by learning how to recycle used cooking oil and convert it into biodiesel fuel. At a grand…
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
Discussions about climate change solutions often revolve around national and state efforts, but an upcoming conference at the University of South Carolina will offer local approaches to the global problem.…
On Saturday, March 26, the City of Columbia will join cities, businesses and organizations across the globe in celebrating Earth Hour, one of the world’s largest public environmental action events.…
74 South Carolina Jersey Mike’s Locations Will Donate 100% of Sales to Help Local Athletes Attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games What: On Wednesday, March 30, “Day of Giving,” 100…
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Drew Huckeba to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. “Drew Huckeba’s strong leadership skills combined with his expertise in all areas…
Dr. Mary Holloway receives Martha Kime Piper Award The South Carolina Women in Higher Education Network has named Midlands Technical College Vice President Dr. Mary Holloway as its 2022 Martha…
Dress your best and join The Nickelodeon on the red carpet Sunday for the ultimate Academy Awards watch-party! Together we’ll laugh, cry, and cheer over surprise winners, fashion triumphs, and…
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, has opened a satellite office in Chapin, SC,…
Trinity Partners’ Senior Brokerage Associate, William Mills, represented Time to Shine Car Wash, Inc. in their purchase of 1.884 acres for $1,600,000 located at 2006 Gervais Street. The premium Five…
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP), the largest independent multi-specialty group in South Carolina, is excited to announce that Arielya Binn, AGNP has joined Amber Moses, FNP at their West Columbia…
Commission to Award $2000 Scholarship to Top Female Basketball Player The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announced the inaugural Richland County Player of the Year – Girls’ Basketball awards ceremony.…
First Reliance Bank announced three top-level executive promotions to Senior Vice President. Ross Foshee, Senior Vice President and Controller, John Lindley, Senior Vice President, Director of Operations, and Robert Mayhue,…
High gas prices are hitting everyone hard and Richland One leaders want to help district employees offset the cost of filling their tanks to drive to and from work every…
The Main Street District is pleased to announce that Matt Kennell, President & CEO, joins other distinguished leaders from across South Carolina to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI),…
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, has opened a satellite office in Chapin, SC,…
Edisto Habitat for Humanity will use gift to address affordable housing shortage in Orangeburg County Edisto Habitat for Humanity, along with Habitat for Humanity International, and 83 U.S. Habitat affiliate…
$17.6 million investment to create 34 new jobs Pratrivero USA, a division of Pratrivero Nonwovens – a global leading producer of nonwoven fabric using stitchbond technology – today announced plans to…
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The…
Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading full-service global insurance broker, announced today that Connor Shaw joined as an Assistant Vice President, Insurance Advisor. Connor will be based in the Columbia office…
Organizations can work alongside Fireflies staff at home games to raise money The Columbia Fireflies today announced a new in-game volunteer program to help benefit local organizations seeking ways to…
To raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment methods, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is joining national and international partners in recognizing March 24…
On March 15, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Nicole M. Adams, Ph.D., as the new special services director. She will replace…
35-year arts veteran to take helm as founding director steps down One Columbia for Arts and Culture, the nonprofit arts agency for the City of Columbia, has hired Margie Johnson…
Today, the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG) announced a temporary relocation operation of F-16s from McEntire Joint National Guard Base (McEntire) to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). The temporary…
Joined by Matt Kennell of the City Center Partnership, Councilman Howard Duvall of The City of Columbia, Brian Samson with Ameris Bank, Alan and Charles Kahn of M.B. Kahn Construction,…
The members of the South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) recently appointed the organization’s Board of Directors for 2022. The Public Relations Society of America…
The larger facility will allow for more food distribution to 9 counties in the region Harvest Hope Food Bank broke ground on their new home in Florence last Thursday, March…
The ART of Real Estate announces their launch into the East Tennessee market. The brokerage provides a unique buying and selling experience that clients in the market will now be…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor seven Midlands-area women at its 28th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner on April 7, 2022, at the Cathy Novinger…
Zoo Guests Encouraged to Visit this Weekend for Final Farewell One of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s most popular pinnipeds will soon be headed west. Guests are encouraged to visit the…
Richland County Planning & Development reminds residents and property owners that a zoning public hearing set for Tuesday, March 22 has been rescheduled. Items from the March 22 agenda, which…
Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and we are finding creative ways to connect…
Contestants Take the Stage to Become the “Biggest Showoff” on March 26 Returning to HT@MTC for the third time, the MTC Showoff will feature MTC students, faculty, staff, and alumni who will…
Midlands Republican Says More Work to be Done State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced he will seek re-election as the “State’s Banker,” who manages, invests and retains custody of $60 billion…
DHEC partners with Goodwill for community COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Upstate and Midlands
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands South Carolina to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics in these two areas over the course…