4 restaurants in South Carolina earn a MICHELIN One Star in inaugural selection The MICHELIN Guide announced the inaugural selection for the American South, and it features 10 One MICHELIN…
Get ready to usher in the holiday season with a spectacular new tradition! The Town of Irmo Events Committee announced the First Annual Irmo Christmas Parade, rolling through our streets…
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) presented programming that honors the history, culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Throughout November, viewers can explore a range of content that highlights the resilience, stories…
Your office décor and client gifts can make a life-changing impact right here in Columbia. Local businesses, offices, and community organizations have until Friday, November 7 to order fresh holiday…
The University of South Carolina (USC) has named Chase Kasper as the new Deputy Director for the Office of Economic Engagement (OEE), bringing with him a distinguished record of leadership…
The Township Auditorium, Presented by Dominion Energy on November 8, 2025 The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced country music artist Preston Duffee as the official opener for this year’s…
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those…
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced the 2025 dates of his South Carolina tour promoting his new book, The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who…
Attorney Macy Gault has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice will focus on business law and commercial real estate. Macy received her Juris Doctor from the…
Attorney Joseph McNeila has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Joe’s practice will be focused on business litigation and professional liability and ethics. Joe earned his Juris Doctor, cum…
Attorney Grace Tumbleston has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice at the firm will focus on workers’ compensation defense. Grace earned her Juris Doctor from the…
In addition, the company throughout November will provide another $500,000 to at least 60 feeding programs statewide amid funding uncertainties as colder weather and the holiday season approaches Since 2021,…
November is a time for giving thanks, and Historic Columbia has plenty to be grateful for this season! Join us for programs, tours, and experiences that highlight the history and…
The City of Columbia is currently seeking individuals to serve on a variety of boards and commissions that help shape the future of our community. These volunteer opportunities offer residents…
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced today that President and CEO Mike Brenan has retired, effective October 30, 2025, following 16 months of leadership that guided the organization through a period of…
On Thursday, November 6, 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…
By MidlandsBiz South Carolina is a military state: Home to Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training facility in the nation; Parris Island, one of only two Marine Corps…
You’ve heard about Pearl Harbor, where 2,403 American servicemen – including 1,177 aboard the USS Arizona alone – perished on Dec. 7, 1941. You may even have heard of Exercise…
During the Lexington County School District One School Board meeting that was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Michelin North America, Inc. was recognized for its generous annual contribution of…
SCDNR Director’s life’s work said to “bear witness to why” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Less than two days after Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the South Carolina Department of…
By Jeff Becraft As I mentioned last time, Adam and I at Our Place of Hope were working on the flowers (getting rid of the good to make room…
Wingard’s Market, one of the top 100 Garden Center’s in the country that is located in the heart of Lexington, announced the details of their Jingle Bell Bash! The weekend-long…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Greenville-Spartanburg dominates activity as new growth markets emerge Market Highlights Surging growth in Greenville-Spartanburg, bolstered by relative affordability, strong logistics connectivity and rapid workforce…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announces the premiere of the latest episode of SCETV Safe Space, the award-winning program focused on youth mental health. The new episode, titled “Triggered:…
Photograph becomes “Photo of the Week” in top national publication By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott (on the far right wearing a pink shirt with sheriff’s stars on…
When it comes to building businesses and communities, Kay Self knows what it takes to make ideas thrive. A Greenwood business leader and advocate for regional economic growth, Self has…
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care, held its fourth and final…
Forbes Advisor Education ranks Columbia International University’s online Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), as one of the best in the nation for 2025, ranking it at #3. A Doctor of…
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded a $27,654.59 Bucks for Books Grant to Lexington County School District One for the 2025-26 school year.…
The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Clean, gently worn jackets, coats, and fleeces can be dropped off at the Mast Store…
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that the State Treasurer’s Office investments generated $1.7 billion in earnings over the past year, delivering direct support for schools, roads, public safety, and…
Most people have problems storing all the stuff they’ve collected over the years – unless they’re the types who are able to ruthlessly throw most of it away. But your…
Following the success of its first community engagement event in September, which drew over 70 registrants, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the second installment of its outreach initiative, Soar With…
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the…
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace detailed his pledge for aggressive growth to a room of 1,100 port customers and stakeholders during his first State of the Port…
New commissioned work will honor South Carolina’s Gullah Geechee heritage and expand the museum’s folk and traditional art collection. The South Carolina State Museum has commissioned renowned Gullah artist and…
South Carolina Public Radio announced plans to launch a new 24/7 high-definition (HD) broadcast radio and streaming music channel, marking an important step in the network’s continued investment in local…
The City of Columbia is holding a ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m. for the official opening of a new community park and playground facilities on Randall…
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann & Babcock Center Foundation What: Each year, the Mayor of Columbia unveils the Babcock Center Foundation’s “Ornament of Opportunity” and proclaims the ornament the “Official City Ornament”.…
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development, Representatives from Sumo Japanese Steakhouse What: The City of Columbia is proud to announce the grand re-opening of Sumo Japanese Steakhouse. Since undergoing…
The moment to secure your child’s customized, high-quality public education is fast approaching. Richland School District Two, home to one of the nation’s most extensive and celebrated public school choice…
Richland School District Two continues to lead the way in advanced academics. Ridge View High School was the first school in South Carolina to implement the AP Capstone Diploma Program…
Robinson Gray member Lisle Traywick has been elected president of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Lisle was sworn in on Oct. 23rd at the chapter’s annual…
Last month, Richland School District Two announced 12 students named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) as semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Another student was…
Dominion Energy representatives recently collaborated with Richland School District Two educators during a district inservice professional learning day to discuss critical career opportunities and the essential job skills students need…
Director says program is one of the top oyster recycling and restoration efforts nationwide The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) hosted a “partnership meeting” earlier this month at…
Pyramid Contracting announced that Lucia Smith, our Business Development Manager for the Midlands region, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce…
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation will kick off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Manufacturers eye expansion as activity remains slow Market Highlights A mid-year slowdown continued as the Augusta-Aiken market saw relatively little activity in Q3, with…
By Tom Poland Sunday lunch at the Sea View Inn. Forty-five years it had been since my daughters and I were together at Pawleys. While eating I thought about our…