Gamecock women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Coach Staley joins just three others from the University of South Carolina who…
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again work with the Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its 17th year, the event takes place at the…
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for rural airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional…
Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrara), a leading sugar confectioner in the United States, Brazil and Europe, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County. The company’s $675…
2026 SC Hospitality Employee of the Year and State Park Rangers of the Year Recognized As the U.S. prepares to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9, industry leaders…
Cohn Construction has completed Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup, a new 4.32-acre venue that combines an off-leash dog park with a sports bar experience. Designed and built to foster community…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers has named shareholder Will Johnson “Lawyer of the Year” for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) in Columbia for 2026. The “Lawyer…
By Tom Poland Cell phones are a big deal but to some of us the transistor was an even bigger deal. I was disobeying my parents staying up late…
Clark 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC 803-240-6649 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC Donates over $7,000 to Autism Society 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC…
Rick Detwiler, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos, and Harry Dixon are honored in the latest “Super Lawyers,” a national guide that identifies outstanding attorneys across the country, and its related directory of…
Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM of Colliers | South Carolina represented 200 Center Point LLC in the sale of the Berkeley Building to Lexington Health LLC. The 76,596-square-foot…
April 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 2020 Hampton Street, 4th Floor Conference Room, Columbia, South Carolina 29204 Call to Order Invocation Introduction of Members Mission of the Fire Services Committee…
Richland One’s Summer SOAR program has been named one of two finalists for the 2026 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, presented by The Riley Institution at Furman University. The…
Twelve local artists were awarded micro-grants in fall 2025, and six completed creations will exhibit on Main Street beginning April 23, 2026 The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program is thrilled…
Fairfield County Economic Development announced the acquisition of the remaining property needed to fully assemble the Peach Road Industrial Site, a master-planned industrial park positioned to support long-term economic growth,…
Register today for Lexington School District Two’s Spring Career Expo, set for Tuesday, May 5. The district has a variety of career opportunities for the current and upcoming 2026-2027 school year, among them:…
Instacart’s technology connects families in food deserts with online grocery delivery and monthly funds to spend on produce City of Columbia, South Carolina, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart, the leading…
Career banker, Holt Chetwood from Columbia, takes on expanded leadership role First Citizens Bank, a top 20 U.S. super regional, has named Holt Chetwood as Regional Executive Vice President in an…
The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli, a nationally celebrated and award-winning concept born in Columbia, South Carolina, is bringing its iconic cinnamon rolls and elevated comfort menu to Lexington. The new…
The Irmo Town Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: The Municipal Building (behind Irmo Town Hall) 7300 Woodrow Street Irmo, South Carolina 29063 VIEW…
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
WHO: Councilman Will Brennan, City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, and Owner Stacy Levinson WHAT: Brittons is hosting a press conference in honor of its 30th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at…
Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services Department and United Way of the Midlands What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department is partnering with United Way of the Midlands to host Shine…
WHO: Councilman Tyler D. Bailey, City of Columbia Economic Development, and Owner Bekah Kayy. WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development will be hosting a ribbon cutting for Beck’s Nails and…
The City of Columbia Police Department will host a “Peace Walk for a Safer Community” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, inviting residents to come together in support of unity, understanding,…
Midlands Technical College offers condensed automotive technology program for Scout Motors employees
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering a new condensed automotive technology program for Scout Motors employees. Instruction began February 23, 2026, at the EV manufacturer’s new Blythewood training facility, which…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering South Carolinians a safe, convenient and anonymous way to dispose of…
M. B. Kahn, one of the Southeast’s leading construction firms, officially broke ground in April on a significant office addition and renovation at its corporate headquarters off Farrow Road. The…
What do you know about the Flying Tigers? If you’re like many people, your answer is likely, “Not much.” Here’s a chance to do something about that. The Flying Tigers…
The $25 million facility on the site of Scout Motors’ Production Center marks a major investment in South Carolina’s workforce and the future of American manufacturing …
Nearly 90 years after being founded by teachers, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is giving back to the classroom in a meaningful new way. The Palmetto Citizens Foundation, which was…
Cotton-Top Tamarins Find a New Home at Riverbanks Conservation Outpost Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has welcomed a new pair of cotton-top tamarins, Pepita and Caqueta, to the Riverbanks Conservation Outpost…
An Upstate agency for organizations tired of shortcuts and ready for standards, built on Harmony + Heat by Amber and Robby Berthume. Alto Ember LLC, a marketing agency shaped by…
The Town of Irmo is proud to announce the official renaming of the Irmo Town Park to the Whitt Cline Community Park. This change, formalized by the unanimous adoption of Resolution No. 26-04 on March…
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver notified Richland One leaders on April 14, 2026 that the district has been released from its fiscal caution designation. On August 2, 2024, the…
Trinity Partners has successfully finalized the lease extension of IMEG Consultants Corp, successor in interest to Buford Goff & Associates. IMEG Consultants leases approximately 10,900 square feet at 1331 Elmwood…
Top-tier recognition in the 2026 AIN FBO Survey for service to private aviation at Columbia Metropolitan Airport Eagle Aviation at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been recognized among the top…
The Koger Center for the Arts has set the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a series of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the LevittFoundation. The concerts will…
By Jeff Becraft Two weeks ago, I had eye surgery… and most would consider it minor. Well, I think minor is a key you play on a piano. If…
Graduates of the SC Technical College System’s 16 colleges can more easily transfer their academic credits to accredited online Western Governors University (WGU), thanks to a new partnership agreement signed…
Recognition highlights leadership in advancing health access, education, and community partnerships across the Midlands Columbia College President John H. Dozier has been named a recipient of the Health Equity Circle…
The Irmo Town Limits Free Concert Series is coming to Moore Park! Join us for three Friday nights of live music, community spirit, and local eats. Best of all? Admittance is…
Who: The City of Columbia and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) What: The City of Columbia and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) proposes to improve pedestrian and motorist…
USC’s College of Nursing master’s degree program moved up five spots to No. 18 nationally and is the top program in South Carolina, according to the 2026 Best Graduate School rankings…
The legislature’s Joint Bond Review Committee and the S.C. State Fiscal Accountability Authority approved several key projects across the USC system, reflecting continued confidence in USC’s careful, long-term planning under its USC…
The S.C. Senate Finance Committee (SFC), chaired by Sen. Harvey Peeler, has advanced its budget recommendations with support of Sen. Ronnie Cromer’s (Pharmacy ’73) Higher Education Subcommittee — marking the next important step in…
Several Ellison Kibler financial advisors were recognized on the Forbes “America’s Top Wealth Advisors” 2026 list (Published on April 7, 2026. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2025.)*…
Tripp Barrineau was recently appointed to the role of regional vice president of South Carolina for local architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC). Barrineau steps into the role…
By Tom Poland Come March, my thoughts turn to peach blossoms and memories of family fruit trees. One tree from youth stands above others. From my deep well of…
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., was named to Pitchbook’s Global League Table Awards for accelerating business growth and bringing life-saving innovation to the market SC Launch Inc.,…