Capital Rotary members got a lesson on “Generation Y” millennials from March 4 guest speaker Matt Vaadi, who heads ERG, a Columbia-based human resources and payroll services company. Vaadi (at…
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Capital Rotary president Abby Naas (left in photo) recognized Philip Flynn and Katherine Anderson on March 4 for their continuing support of The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable…
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Teen, Art, Sports & Weekly Camps Offered for Children Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps,…
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Catawba Trail Elementary School’s Scarlett Cotter is the February 2020 Rookie Teacher of the Block (ROTB). The award is sponsored by H&R Block, a dedicated partner of the district. Ms.…
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Pontiac Elementary and Round Top Elementary schools are among the five finalists for the SC School Improvement Council’s annual Dick and Tunky Riley Award for School Improvement Council Excellence. The…
Read MoreLuck Companies donates $15,000 to North Central High School to help rebuild following tornado damage
Luck Companies presented a $15,000 check today to North Central High School to help rebuild the school following the storm damage caused from a tornado back in January. The tornado…
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Businesses have always celebrated ribbon cuttings, grand openings and company anniversaries, and for the fourth year they’ll be able to celebrate the organization that helps them turn their dreams into…
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Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, has awarded a total of $160,000 in grants to Multiplying Good and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education & Workforce…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union officially announced the acquisition of Health Facilities Federal Credit Union in Florence after a member-approved merger in November. South Carolina Federal now boasts 22 locations…
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One of the world’s leading experts on unconscious racial bias, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, is coming to Columbia, South Carolina. Join Richland Library and the Together SC Summit for Biased: Uncovering…
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Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbia since 1987, has hired Drew Kirkpatrick as a brokerage associate in its Columbia office. Kirkpatrick joins Wilson Kibler after…
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By Teresa Wilson, City Manager, City of Columbia The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed…
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On February 22, 2020, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina hosted their seventh annual Wish Ball presented by TrueScripts® and together with 350 attendees celebrated trips that transform – wishes that have taken…
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The Third Annual ColaJazz Festival will bring three of the world’s foremost jazz musicians to The Senate Columbia. Master saxophonists Tia Fuller and Don Braden will headline the April 4,…
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The impactful $75,000 grant will help expand the Foundation’s HBCU STEM Program The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Foundation has received a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed, creating…
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A new exhibit explores the meaning of inclusion and racial equity in our community through the eyes of local artists. Facing Race Together goes on display Thursday, March 5 in…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union will host its 24th Annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington, South…
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CORA Health Services, Inc., doing business as CORA Physical Therapy (“CORA”), a top-10 national operator of outpatient physical therapy services, announced the grand opening celebration of its clinic in West…
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United Community Bank announced that Melinda Davis Lux has joined the company’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Davis Lux will serve as a…
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By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy For many of us, our day-to-day activities are dictated by the services we provide to our customers – so much so, that we too…
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The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2021 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2020– June 30, 2021.) Applications are due by 12:00…
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The Hartsville Museum will showcase student artworks from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) March 5- March 31, 2020 in conjunction with National Youth Art Month.…
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Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/28/2020 to 03/05/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Invisible Man 1 $28,205,665 $28,205,665 2 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 $16,261,393 $128,555,045…
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The McKay Firm announced the addition of Alexander Zuraff as the newest attorney at the firm. Mr. Zuraff practices in the areas of general civil defense and government defense. He graduated from North Carolina…
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EXHIBITIONS Notes from the Underground: Poster Design from the Hippie Era On view through April 26, 2020 Each of these ephemeral objects represents an event — a musical…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation — the Midlands’ center for philanthropy — is approaching a record-setting total of $200 million in grants and scholarships awarded since its inception. This will be…
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Independence Materials Group, a subsidiary of Groundworks, has expanded its Columbia operations, leasing an additional 29,000 square feet at its current Rosewood Drive facility near Williams Brice Stadium. IMG has…
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Believers discuss personal Lenten season customs and practices By W. Thomas Smith Jr. What are you giving up for Lent? That’s the oft-repeated question during the 40-day period of reflection,…
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One hundred percent of Richland Two Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program class of 2019 graduates met four-year college entrance requirements, according to information recently released by AVID. AVID is…
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Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Columbia, a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage emergency and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, is honoring key female employees during Women’s History…
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Senior Prom is a challenge to the community to connect across the generations through the timeless language of music all the while fundraising to help support families coping with chronic…
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C.D. Rhodes has been named a new member at Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, effective January of 2020. Rhodes will continue his…
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TD Bank has named Steven Hicks as Senior Relationship Manager, serving the Midlands, S.C. market. As Senior Relationship Manager, Hicks is responsible for enhancing existing commercial client relationships by providing…
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The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center awarded Barbara Willm, Vice President of Development and Community Relations for the Lexington County Health Services District, with the Mike Till Impact Award at…
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Columbia High School is among 30 high schools in the nation selected to pilot a new cybersecurity training initiative of the United States Air Force JROTC Headquarters and the non-profit…
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Healthy Learners, a faith-based non-profit that connects school-aged children to health care providers to help remove barriers to school success, announces four new members to the Healthy Learners Board of…
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Studio 2LR announced that Joy Faust, Assoc. IIDA, has joined our design team. Ms. Faust is a Columbia transplant bringing her previous business experience in administration and finance to her…
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Palmetto State Rivalry Continues at Segra Park Saturday at 3 PM The Columbia Fireflies today announced all parking information for the Battle at BullStreet taking place this Saturday. The Clemson…
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South State Bank announced two new team members who will expand the Private Wealth team with their expertise and insight. “Since 1934, South State has been providing customized financial solutions…
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Richland County Stormwater Management, in partnership with Columbia Water, is asking residents for help with marking storm drains in 20 neighborhoods in 2020. The project is part of the County’s…
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Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK to handle leasing, marketing, property management, accounting and project management for the portfolio. Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC, – Weston,…
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GaffneyLewis, LLC announced that attorney Randi Lynn Roberts has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney, Roberts represents companies throughout the South Carolina…
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Healthy Learners, a faith-based non-profit that connects school-aged children to health care providers to help remove barriers to school success, announces four new members to the Healthy Learners Board of…
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Bill will move to Senate thanks to bipartisan support The SC House of Representatives gave H.4431, the Business License Tax (BLT) Reform Act a crucial second reading today. The Act,…
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Richland County Stormwater Management, in partnership with Columbia Water, is asking residents for help with marking storm drains in 20 neighborhoods in 2020. The project is part of the County’s…
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Celebration will feature art demonstrations, crafts and gallery tours, March 7 The South Carolina State Museum will celebrate art in South Carolina during Art Day, Saturday, March 7, from 10…
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Thirteen Richland One high school seniors have been named finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious program which awards scholarships to academically talented students across the country.…
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The program aims to build local champions and will take place four times a year Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), in partnership with Experience Columbia SC, has launched a new talent…
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A 2019 gathering of South Carolina’s nonprofit leaders ranked racial equity as the most important issue for them to address in preparing for the future. In response, Together SC will…
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The City of Columbia Community Development Department will be hosting public forums and public meetings, and your input is vital as we plan for the future. Community Development is required,…
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