City Council meeting

February 14, 2022

On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, the City of Columbia will hold a City Council meeting at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201. View the City…

Dominion Energy to host diversity, equity and inclusion forum with HBCU leaders

February 14, 2022

WHAT:    Leaders of four historically Black colleges and universities will participate in Dominion Energy’s HBCU PromiseSM Presidents’ Forum. The forum will focus on how diversity, equity and inclusion drive innovation. As part of Dominion Energy’s $25…

“One City: Future Ready” Internship/Apprenticeship Signing Day

February 14, 2022

On Friday, February 18, 2022, the City of Columbia and Richland School District One will celebrate their partnership with the Inaugural One City: Future Ready Annual Internship/Apprenticeship Signing Day event. The One…

Anne Frank exhibit coming to Westwood High School

February 14, 2022

The Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit will soon be on display at Westwood High School, which is located at 180 Turkey Farm Road in Blythewood. Westwood is the second high school…

21 teachers earn most respected professional certification in K-12 education

February 14, 2022

Three teachers in Richland Two showed their deep commitment to students and the teaching profession by earning National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification, which is recognized as the…

South Carolina Governors School for Science and Mathematics hosting INSIDE GSSM open house event

February 14, 2022

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will host its fifth annual interactive INSIDE GSSM day on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the School’s Hartsville campus. People…

Congaree Vista Guild installs new sculpture

February 14, 2022

The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the installation of Motherhood, a new sculpture by Nora Valdez, on the corner of Lady and Gadsden Streets in the heart of the Congaree…

Rev. Samuel Green, Jr. to be honored on National Donor Day 2022

February 14, 2022

Seventh Episcopal District of the AME Church Rev. Green celebrated for his advocacy work in the multicultural community While Valentine’s Day celebrates matters of the heart, it also coincides with…

State leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles

February 14, 2022

S.C. export sales topped $29.7 billion in 2021  Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports Authority today announced that the state’s 2021 export sales totaled…

Recognize Library Lovers Month this February

February 14, 2022

Richland Library shares five reasons to love your library With 13 bustling locations across Richland County, Richland Library gives residents plenty of reasons to love their local library. This February,…

Innovative partnership helps educators recognize and address the impact of pandemic trauma

February 14, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Children’s Trust of South Carolina today announced a partnership to help schools recognize and address the impacts of the pandemic on the…

Study estimates domestic violence in South Carolina cost $358.4 million in 2020

February 14, 2022

University of South Carolina Economist to present findings in press conference A new study estimates that domestic violence in South Carolina cost $358.4 million in 2020.  A press conference releasing…

Sculpture shows from Auguste Rodin and Anila Quayyum Agha shine at the Columbia Museum of Art

February 14, 2022

Spring exhibitions offer two unique, radiant visions The Columbia Museum of Art will soon be aglow with two dynamic exhibitions of radiant sculpture from brilliant artists of international renown, both…

Colliers brokers lease for South Carolina Hospital Association at Center Point Office Park in Columbia

February 14, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina’s Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM represented the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) in the leasing of 7,141 square feet of office space at 2000…

SC technology company launches national collaboration with Ballotpedia

February 14, 2022

Voterheads.com, a South Carolina technology company, is excited to announce the launch of a local government monitoring collaboration with Ballotpedia.org that will allow visitors to Ballotpedia.org’s city and county web…

United Way releases Community Assessment, announces Call to Action to assist with community’s needs

February 14, 2022

United Way of the Midlands’ 2021 Community Assessment asked hundreds of residents of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties, “What kind of community do you want to live…

‘Rosie the Riveter’ had a lot to say in her letters to a boy in uniform

February 14, 2022

Catherine Ladnier says her mother never threw anything away. So when she died on Mother’s Day, 2001, there were a lot of things to go through in her house in…

Play With Purpose in The Drive Golf Tournament benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Columbia April 11-29

February 14, 2022

For 32 years, generous donors have helped advance cancer care in the Midlands through their support of Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s annual golf tournament. The 2022 tournament—The Drive—presented by Aflac,…

Poogan’s Southern Kitchen to open in The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing development

February 14, 2022

Poogan’s Hospitality Group to open fifth Poogan’s concept and first outside of the Charleston market Columbia, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announces that Poogan’s Southern Kitchen will be the…

ABA names Robinson Gray’s Ashley Dixon a Pro Bono Leader for 2021

February 14, 2022

The American Bar Association has named Ashley Dixon, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, as an ABA Free Legal Answers Pro Bono Leader for 2021. This is in recognition…

Columbia Urban League honors CIU President during Black History Month commemoration

February 14, 2022

Columbia International University President Dr. Mark Smith was surprised during CIU’s observance of Black History Month, when Columbia Urban League president and CEO James T. McLawhorn Jr. honored him with…

10-year performance & 4-star Morningstar Overall rating for faith- & factor-based WI Fidelis

February 14, 2022

Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, has received yet again a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year, Overall, and now 10-year risk-adjusted performance among…

MicroWedding Expo Press Release

February 14, 2022

Prime & Prim Studio of The Arts, is excited to announce next year’s Micro Wedding Expo at the newly renovated historic Hampton Preston Mansion on March 27, 2022. The Micro…

Free cookies for record-setting deputies

February 14, 2022

McAlister’s Deli at 10254 Two Notch Road in northeast Columbia provided free cookie gift cards (redeemable for one giant cookie) for each of the 20-plus Richland County deputy sheriffs who…

Coronavirus & vaccination update in South Carolina

February 14, 2022

Updated Feb 14, 2021  The links provided below are updated regularly as information becomes available. Keep checking back here for updates. Latest SC Data (Feb 14, 2021) SC Demographic Data…

Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm adds new attorney

February 13, 2022

Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm announced the addition of Stephanie Besselievre. “We are excited to have Stephanie join the firm, “said founding partner…

Richland County Sheriff’s Department breaks daily record for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign

February 11, 2022

For the first time, RCSD partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands and raised $1,473.36 in one day at a single store location for the 2021 Red Kettle Campaign.…

Avant Holdings restores the historic Laundry Building in the BullStreet District

February 11, 2022

15,000 square feet of mixed-use space is available for future restaurants, retail and commercial offices Avant Holdings, a South Carolina-based real estate development and investment company, announces its plans to…

Colliers to lease and market Airport Distribution Center, a 247,000-square-foot speculative industrial development adjacent to CAE

February 10, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles have been hired for brokerage and marketing services for Airport…

The Basics of Rehab Loans for Real Estate Investors

February 10, 2022

By Dalton Elliott Lima One Capital Real estate investors have lots of different ways to profit from buying homes. But one of the most tried and true ways is by…

Valentine’s Day or Three Dog Night

February 10, 2022

Richland County Sheriff’s Department K-9s celebrate Valentine’s Day By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Kobe, Kane, and Rudy want to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! The three Belgian Malinois wearing…

First Reliance Bank associates named among Most Influential business leaders

February 10, 2022

First Reliance Bank is pleased to announce that Justin Strickland, president, and Frank Bullard, corporate community relations developer, were recognized among the 2021 50 Most Influential business leaders by Columbia…

Colliers announces brokerage professional promotions in South Carolina

February 10, 2022

Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced that four brokerage associates have received promotions: Thomas Beard, SIOR and Dillon Swayngim have been promoted to Vice Presidents and Ryan McCue,…

Dr. Kizzi Gibson kicks off campaign for S.C. Superintendent of Education

February 10, 2022

Dr. Kizzi Gibson, a classroom teacher and longtime Republican leader, is kicking off her campaign for S.C. Superintendent of Education this week. She’ll be a candidate in the June 14…

CAE announces artists selected for the 2022 – 2023 Art in the Airport Program

February 10, 2022

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) announced the four local artists that have been selected to participate in the 2022 – 2023 Art in the Airport program. The selected artists, an…

The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations

February 10, 2022

As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering SC DHEC to host FREE COVID-19…

Midlands Minority Business Accelerator announces 2022 Cohort

February 10, 2022

Columbia Chamber selects eight participants for the inaugural year of the program. The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator, a program of the Columbia Chamber, is pleased to announce eight businesses that…

701 Center for Contemporary Art Mill District Public Art Trail opportunities 

February 10, 2022

701 Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) is seeking artists to develop and execute site-specific works for five gate houses located on the grounds of the historic Granby and Olympia Mills…

South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Technical College System announce $11.5 million partnership

February 10, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) announced a three year $11.5 million partnership that will grow and expand career and technical education…

Majority Whip Clyburn remarks on the importance of teaching “critical race facts”

February 10, 2022

U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn took to the House floor today for a Special Order Hour to deliver a Black History Month speech on the importance of not…

Keep the Midlands Beautiful welcomes new Executive Director

February 9, 2022

The Board of Directors of Keep the Midlands Beautiful is pleased to announce that Ebonee Gadson has assumed the duties of Executive Director. Ebonee’s collaborative leadership style, commitment to fostering deep…

Statewide public relations firm hires Director of Digital Marketing & Public Relations

February 9, 2022

MPA Strategies hires Virginia Jacques as the Director of Digital Marketing and Public Relations. Virginia assists MPA clients with digital media, social media content, traditional media, videography and photography and…

So Much to Love About 529 Plans

February 9, 2022

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose bouquets or some other symbol of love. Whether…

Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate announces record year

February 9, 2022

Not allowing the pandemic to slow them down, Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate, a leading brokerage firm representing buyers and sellers of investment real estate, announces a record year…

Terry K. Schmoyer named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night

February 9, 2022

The South Carolina Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced Terry K. Schmoyer of Schmoyer and Company CPAs as the Corporate Walk Chair of its 2022 Light The…

Assurance Financial welcomes two new lenders, Abi Snyder and Merrell Johnson

February 9, 2022

Loan Officers Abi Snyder and Merrell Johnson join Assurance Financials’ Columbia branch. The two will provide expert guidance for individuals and families navigating the mortgage process. “We are happy to…

Jerry Chapman joins Alzheimer’s Association as Director of Ride to End ALZ® South Carolina

February 9, 2022

After 11 Years as Healthcare Executive, Chapman Switches Gears to Lead Charity Cycling Event On July 8-10, 2022, the Alzheimer’s Association® South Carolina Chapter will hold its annual cross-state cycling…

Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County

February 9, 2022

$18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs Blue Diamond Industries, a subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB in Sweden and a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit materials for the protection…

Robinson Gray’s Ashley Lamb to participate in Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative

February 9, 2022

Ashley Lamb, Robinson Gray law firm’s manager of HR programs and diversity and inclusion coordinator, is one of 39 to be invited to participate in the 14th Midlands class of…

Google ratings reveal top 20 pizzerias in South Carolina

February 9, 2022

To celebrate National Pizza Day, list highlights best reviewed restaurants across the state With all of the change we’ve experienced over the past couple of years, one thing remains constant:…