June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…
C.W. Bowman has often fascinated Midlands audiences with chilling stories of his service as a Tunnel Rat in Vietnam. Now, he’s ready to share an equally compelling human-interest account of…
By Tom Poland Passport To Preservation John Mulhouse sent me his 2026 Abandoned New Mexico City of Dust calendar, and it’s a keeper. John’s beat is why. “The lost…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Tommy Johnson, SIOR and Zach Lundberg represented Yorktown Investment Holdings in the sale of 712 Calhoun Street, an approximately 4,672-square-foot office building to SB Property Investments…
Dominion Energy will perform critical upgrades to its system in the Batesburg-Leesville area this week. The work will require temporary power outages for approximately 110 customers from approximately 7-10 a.m.,…
The University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen’s Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 is one for the history books as it marks the first time entire teams will…
Columbia High School math teacher Joshua Knight has been named a 2027 Teacher Leader Fellow by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET). The year-long fellowship is meant to…
Who: City of Columbia, Moms Demand Action, and Every town Survivor Network What: This Wear Orange Walk will highlight the beginning of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, which takes place in…
Since 2019, the Columbia SC Ambassador Program has highlighted makers, entrepreneurs, foodies, creatives and so much more who offer a real perspective of life in Columbia SC. Each year, we…
The Columbia Museum of Art presents Truth in Abstraction, a panel discussion held in connection with featured exhibition Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil, on Thursday, June 18, from…
On May 28, 2026, Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a special sendoff event for students who will be participating in SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) June 1-5, 2026…
Riverbanks and Harvest Hope Team Up for Summer Food Drive Riverbanks Zoo and Garden partners with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning Tuesday, June 9,…
Sistercare, a Midlands-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors and reducing the impact of domestic violence in the community, has been selected as the recipient of a prestigious Purple Ribbon Award…
Ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the S.C. Supreme Court and the SCDNR director By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Five law enforcement officers with the S.C.…
By Jeff Becraft Two weeks ago, I talked about the plants at work and the variety of plants and how them blending together really brought out a great sense…
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank announced that Kellie Bickenbach has been named Chief Risk Officer, effective June 1. Bickenbach brings extensive experience in enterprise risk management and a proven record of…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Amy Fowler and Sarah Schilling to Senior Marketing Coordinator, supporting multimedia marketing efforts for brokerage associates in the Columbia office. Fowler and…
Forest Acres City Council met in a special called session to review updated conceptual renderings for the planned six-acre Mall Park and Amphitheater project at the former Richland Mall site.…
Approximately $1.2 billion investment will create about 490 new jobs USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, announced it…
The Reggaetronic team is bringing a new flavor of music festivals to Lake Murray with the return of Lake Murray Palooza July 11th from 11AM to 7PM. Set against the scenic backdrop…
The City of Columbia Code Enforcement Division is launching a new cloud based platform for short term rental registration and renewals in partnership with Tolemi beginning May 20, 2026. The…
Serve & Connect, a Carolina-based nonprofit that aims to foster positive change through police-community partnerships, is announcing a new board chair and two board members joining the team. Retired Chief…
The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer. We hope you’ll take a look and provide your thoughts via…
The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured exhibition Body Matters, on view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Organized by the CMA, this exhibition is part of Handwork 2026,…
The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 14th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held…
Hobbs Group Advisors is listed as a top firm in South Carolina in the latest update of the USA TODAY and Statista annual list of “Best Financial Advisory Firms.” Hobbs…
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral plans to award $1 million in grant funds over the next 10 years to non-profit organizations doing new or expanded work in the areas of homelessness, justice,…
Many more South Carolina parents want their children in a structured summer program than are able to enroll them, according to a new household survey. The Summer Struggle for South…
Moore Bradley Myers announced that partner, Sheila McNair Robinson, has been named as one of the 2026 Influential Women in Law by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. This award recognizes outstanding…
GMK Associates sponsored student travel to awards ceremony in LA Three Midlands Technical College (MTC) Architectural Engineering Technology students have received a SARA California Merit Design Award from the Society…
SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin is aggressively going after environmentally dangerous abandoned watercraft and their former owners By W Thomas Smith Jr. Earlier this month, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources…
South Carolina’s tiniest residents could score a big head start on their future thanks to the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that every…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is calling on the local community to help shine a spotlight on extraordinary women by submitting nominations for the 2026 Boots &…
McBryde Quadrangle is being torn down this month to make way for a larger residence hall approved by the Joint Bond Review Committee and State Fiscal Accountability Authority. The dormitory’s demolition was first introduced…
Trustus Theatre is set to dazzle audiences with the 27th Annual Vista Queen, a glittering lip sync battle and fundraiser all in support of our theatre home. Hosted by the…
The South Carolina Research Authority announced funding available to technology startups focused on improving rural health access. The program, Tech Catalyst Fund, is one of five initiatives within South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation…
Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond recognized recent amendments to the South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act as a win for both donors and nonprofits. “I am happy that…
Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1 After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a…
$29 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved over $29 million in grant assistance for 22 capital improvement projects that will…
A.C. Flora High School’s girls soccer team won the 2026 Class AAAA state championship May 22, defeating Bishop England High School 1-1 (5-3 in penalty kicks) at Memorial Stadium. This…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Grayson Greiner has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. This prestigious designation recognizes him as an expert in commercial…
By Tom Poland The rains of late and spring’s approach set my mind on the Carolina bays, those coastal plain wetlands of mystery and life. The elliptical depressions are…
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed legislation making the Palmetto State the first in the nation to permanently designate June 1 as “Gold Shield Day,” an annual day of…
For the 16th time in 136 years and only the second time in the past 27 years, Clemson University’s Board of Trustees selected the next president of Clemson University. Following…
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) celebrated the return of nonstop service between Columbia and O’Hare International Airport on May 21 during a press conference and gate celebration marking the restart…
Turner Padget has added attorney Brian Hubacher as Of Counsel in its Charleston office, continuing the firm’s strategic growth and further strengthening its regionally-ranked litigation team. Hubacher represents individuals and…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Hospitality Market Updates Megan Lawson | Market Analyst Higher-end properties continued to perform statewide, while several markets saw activity return towards historical norms following…
The Midlands Technical College Police Department (MTCPD) welcomed its newest officer, William Reiss, following his graduation from the Basic Law Enforcement Class at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA)…
The Francis Marion University Education Foundation has been awarded a $32,500 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the expansion of FMU’s Summer Success program…