United Community is celebrating World Animal Day on October 4 by taking meaningful action to support animal welfare across the Southeast. Teams throughout the region will unite in service projects…
Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation celebrating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month and Friday, October 3, as National Manufacturing Day across the state. The proclamation honors the strength, innovation,…
Twenty former leaders of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce came together last week at Endeavor Greenville for a Golden Era Reunion. The gathering honored the team whose vision and collaboration…
Jeff Lawler, a local REALTOR® with Live Oak Real Estate, has recently been appointed to the Sandhills School Board of Trustees, a premier independent school in Columbia, SC. Lawler brings…
Mashburn Construction, a leader in general contracting, announced the promotion of several team members to new leadership roles, following the completion of the company’s annual employee review process. These promotions…
Solutions for Living at Home, a trusted provider of elder support services and in home care, welcomed Luke Sox as its new Assistant Director. He assumed his new position in…
Robinson Gray attorneys Molly Campolong and Haley Moorman have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2025 Best & Brightest 35 and Under list, which honors young professionals for their outstanding…
Columbia Museum of Art November 2025 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Keith Haring: Radiant Vision On view through February 15, 2026 Keith Haring (1958–1990) emerged as a shooting star of the New York…
New Name, Same Mission: Light The Night is the first event to launch under The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s New Name – Blood Cancer United The Midlands Region of The…
Partnership with SC Cancer Alliance Brings Awareness Series to Blythewood and Eastover Locations Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Cancer Alliance to present Chapters for Change, a series of free, educational sessions designed…
Pass includes access to Koger Center performances, chamber events and more The South Carolina Philharmonic has introduced a new all-access subscription option: SCP GO. For just $20 a month per…
Wadford set to lead $75 million Reimagine the Experience campaign to transform exhibitions and enrich visitor engagement The South Carolina State Museum announced the appointment of Mary Kathryne Wadford as…
Let’s Get It On – Celebrating the Music of Marvin Gaye & Motown Join us Friday, October 24, at the Prisma Health Amphitheater in Moore Park (7473 Church St., Irmo,…
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, the Lexington County Chronicle, and the League of Women Voters are jointly hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming Town of Lexington council election. …
The City of Columbia announces the availability of two prime City-owned properties for commercial development, marking a major milestone in the City’s ongoing effort to strategically transform downtown for economic…
Submission process through the entry portal will be closed at end of day on Wednesday, October 22. The City of Columbia’s Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smart phone filmmaking competition continues to…
In Richland County, the spirit of giving is alive all year long. For the ninth consecutive holiday season, the County’s EMS employees are collecting toys, clothing and other items for…
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, the Lexington County Chronicle, and the League of Women Voters are jointly hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming Town of Lexington council election.…
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR), a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans, military service members, and first responders, announced the appointment of Representative Brandon Cox of district 92 to…
Who: University of South Carolina, City of Columbia, Charles R. Drew Wellness Center and other health partners What: The City of Columbia will participate in the University of South Carolina’s Community Health…
Fall in love with all the events Historic Columbia (HC) has to offer in the coming weeks. From Trunk or Treat to the Fall Plant Sale, there is something for…
By Jeff Becraft From the ages of 13 to 16, I played on the same little league baseball team in the town baseball league. (I turned 16 before the…
By Reba Hull Campbell (Writer’s note: I wrote this in late October 2015 after reflecting on Columbia’s grace-filled response after the 1000-year flood. It seemed appropriate to revisit this grace…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Unveils a Magical Fall and Winter Season Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is preparing an exciting lineup of fall and winter experiences, including a sensory-friendly day, family…
David M. Beasley is a former SC Governor and earned the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as Executive Director of the World Food Programme The Columbia World Affairs Council…
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a top-ranked public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and…
By Tom Poland Stumbling Onto A Corpse Besides the solitary confinement of writing, I cut myself off from the world in two places. Hard-to-reach wilderness areas and forgotten churches where…
A.C. Flora High School’s girls tennis team won the 2025 Belton Hall of Fame Classic. The tournament, featuring the top eight girls tennis teams from across South Carolina, was held…
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War to be fought in South Carolina. Who won? It depends on whom you ask. The battle…
This year’s Chamber Uncorked Gala will take place at the South Carolina State Museum, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of business, community, and connection. From curated culinary stations and…
President Michael Amiridis reflected on the achievements of the past year and looked to the future in his State of the University address on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the…
This year, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has awarded $120,000 ($30,000 each) to four organizations that develop future teachers and foster literacy among students, nurture life skills in youth,…
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $38.3 million in Congressionally mandated recovery assistance to South Carolina agricultural producers…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…
Photographer and writer Anna Garrison is a contributing author in the recently released anthology, Becoming Unstoppable: How Ordinary Women Achieve Extraordinary Success, a collection of women’s stories from across the United States. The…
The season 3 premiere of After Action, a series highlighting veteran conversations, will air Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. on ETV and will be distributed to public television stations nationwide by…
Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Plan to Enhance City-Owned Parking Decks The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Lady Street Parking Deck, located at 1100 Lady Street,…
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…
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees met Friday (Sept. 26) and designated a new center for autism research, approved a systemwide state budget request and reaffirmed the institution’s…
The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER! As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of…
Annual Event Honors Families who have a child with Down syndrome. The Robinson family of Columbia is serving as Ambassadors for Family Connection of South Carolina’s Buddy Walk 2025. Buddy Walk…
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…
Hood Construction announced the promotion of Donnie Fetner from Director to Vice President of Business Development. After nearly 5 years with Hood Construction and over two decades of experience in…
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 who want…
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
NAI Columbia announced the successful sale of the landmark Vista property formerly home to Whit-Ash Furnishings. The 1.3-acre site, featuring nearly 48,000 square feet of space, will soon be transformed…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Major hospital expansions portend growth phase Market Highlights A wave of hospital expansions is set to transform South Carolina’s healthcare market, drawing providers out…
NAI Columbia announced the successful facilitation of the sale of the historic Vista property formerly occupied by Whit-Ash Furnishings to local developer, Todd Avant . The 1.3-acre site, encompassing nearly…
The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER! As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of…
Midlands educator loves preparing her students for life beyond the classroom South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dowanda Bryant of Richland One School District’s Hopkins Middle School as the…