Columbia-area nonprofit Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) will celebrate the beginning of the 2022 Great American Cleanup by hosting a volunteer litter pickup of Boiling Springs Road on Saturday, March…
Explore SC astronaut Charles Duke’s moonwalk with new exhibition & more. This April, the South Carolina State Museum will celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke’s historic…
Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and Columbia City Council members have been appointed to various committees, tasks forces and commissions and external boards. The following is a list of recent appointments:…
The Manufacturing Institute Will Honor Carrie Royal, Chemical Process Area Leader at Fiber Industries The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will…
Bruce Harper, Managing Partner at Trinity Partners recently represented GMK Associates, Inc., in the long-term renewal of their firm’s 20,000 SF + headquarters office located on the 21st floor of…
Apex Orthopedic Technologies, Bottle Titan, Checkeeper, and Clear Water Care Coordination were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. Checkeeper, Clear Water Care Coordination, and Rainwalk Technology received…
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has named Bryana Mistretta as the economic development organization’s new Research & Marketing Manager. In her new role, Ms. Mistretta will manage the GADC’s…
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding to York County, South Carolina with the intent to open a loan production office in Rock Hill. Catherine H. Faircloth,…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Brick-and-mortar shops are gaining momentum due to a preference to test or try-on items in a physical…
Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage teams in Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg represented Blue Diamond Industries in the leasing of a 190,192-square-foot industrial building at 877 Torrington Road in Clinton, SC.…
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announces the hiring of three new communication strategists, Judy Shriner, Larkin Belton and Emily Correll, to…
Naturalist Zach Steinhauser Unveils Film on Global Journey Following Purple Martins Zach Steinhauser will debut his long-awaited documentary on one of the many wonders of the Lake Murray and Lexington…
In preparation for the annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches, an event sponsored by the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, Golf Tourism Solutions will be hosting Team Ontario at its training…
Beginning today, March 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will begin scaling back the number of agency-managed vendor COVID-19 testing sites across the state. The…
The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) will be celebrating their 33rd Annual Disability Advocacy Day event on Wednesday, March 2 at the South Carolina State House (North grounds).…
Spring forward at this March 13th event to celebrate Historic Columbia’s 60th anniversary and the opening of the new Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center Join Historic Columbia for “Celebrating 60,” a community event…
Leading MTSP Shares Most Common Cause of Cyberattacks and How to Secure Any Organization Carolina Business Equipment, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting customers from the…
DESA, Inc. has been named to serve as one of eight participating “spoke” organizations in South Carolina for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP). South…
In an effort to gain compliance, the City is offering a one-time Amnesty on the late penalties charged for expired rental permits over the next 15 days, beginning on March…
In an effort to fulfill its long-term mission more effectively, the Nickelodeon will be temporarily suspending public screenings as of March 1, 2022. Theatre operations will resume as soon as…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Brick-and-mortar shops are gaining momentum due to a preference to test or try-on items in a…
Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Chad Hannon, CLCS, to Market President for the agency’s home office in Greer. In…
McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Drew Jefferies to Project Manager. Nearing a decade spent with the company, Jefferies has served in various project management roles – helping to guide…
By Molly Thomas, FPQP® The answer to this question is truly “it depends.” Medicare draws a line in the important distinction between medically necessary home health care and personal care…
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded the 2021-2022 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award to Killingsworth Home for its commitment to helping women emerging from…
Children of all abilities are invited to attend a free event at Leo’s Landing, an inclusive playground at Saluda Shoals Park, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 19.…
United Way of the Midlands welcomes Jabari Bodrick, Ph.D. as Director of Education & Resiliency to develop and implement strategies that advance United Way’s community goals for education and youth…
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) took home three Silver ADDY Awards at The American Advertising Awards held Saturday, Feb. 19. ECSC won awards in the brochure category for its Reconstruction Trail…
A civil rights attorney with decades of experience in fighting for systemic change, Stuart Andrews has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Andrews has been a member of the legal team…
Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser begins March 1, 2022 and will continue through May 31, 2022. The shoe drive helps KMB to raise funds to support…
NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer released the following statement today in response to the House’s unanimous approval of H. 4480, legislation that would reduce state income taxes for individuals and most…
Local music series celebrates 500th episode South Carolina Public Radio series, On the Keys, is tuned to celebrate its 500th episode on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 8 p.m. David…
Do you see walking and biking as important to our community, and want to learn about the health and economic benefits? Have you ever wanted to know how a new…
Richland One will hold its annual Spring In-Person Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. until noon at W.J. Keenan High School, 361 Pisgah Road, Columbia. This…
Food trucks, rewards given to fans who purchase tickets at Segra Park The Columbia Fireflies announced last week that Individual tickets for all Fireflies 2022 regular season home games, including…
Culminating a 46-year career in education, Deerfield Elementary School Principal Janet (Jan) H. Malone announces her retirement at the end of the 2021–22 school year. Malone has led DES since…
The S.C. Department of Social Services (DSS), S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), S.C. Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), S.C. Department on Aging (SCDOA), and Cayce…
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to decline, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today provided guidance to schools and childcare centers to help transition from Test…
Eastover Residents can Access Free Seeds at Richland Library Eastover Richland Library Eastover (608 Main St., Eastover) welcomes a Seed Sanctuary in partnership with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation…
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dominion Energy’s EnergyShare program help customers in need Dominion Energy is joining utilities nationwide in raising awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance…
Cayce United Methodist Church (CUMC) will host its first ever Food Truck Rodeo from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 1600 12th Street, Cayce, SC 29033. The…
Fireflies Season Kicks-Off on April 8 at Segra Park Amid the current lockout between Major League Baseball owners and the Major League Players Association, the Columbia Fireflies today confirmed that…
Each spring, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages pet owners to take their pets to a veterinarian for routine care and vaccinations. To help make…
Jersey Mike’s 12th Annual “Month of Giving” Celebrates Special Olympics Athletes Nationwide The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with 74 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout South Carolina for its 12th Annual March “Month of…
COLUMBIA, SC – Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Lucy Dinkins has been named a shareholder of the firm. “Lucy is a skilled…
Cayce City Councilman, Hunter Sox, has been awarded the McLaughlin Scholarship to attend the Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) in Oklahoma City in March. The McLaughlin Scholarship Fund is named…
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The Stars of…
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Crystal Baker has been promoted to Research Manager, working with the firm’s offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg. In her role, Baker is…
LS3P announced the creation of a new firmwide pro bono design initiative, Design In-Kind. Since its founding, the firm has been committed to pro bono work for a broad range…
By Jeff Becraft This week I had to go to the doctor to get my left ear checked out. After I had signed in, the nurse walks me to…

