Summerville caregiver is among 7 honorees nationwide redefining what life after stroke can look like

May 14, 2026

Through the Stroke Hero Awards, the American Stroke Association highlights the powerful stories of survivors of stroke, caregivers and community champions Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability…

Harbor Logistics announces two transportation and supply chain executive hires

May 14, 2026

Harbor Logistics has announced the addition of two experienced logistics and transportation professionals to its leadership team with the hiring of Park Williams as Senior Vice President of Sales and…

Palmetto Citizens’ new headquarters marks transformational investment in downtown Columbia

May 14, 2026

  On Thursday, May 14, community leaders and media members got a sneak peek inside the progress of the credit union’s new headquarters project at the corner of Sumter and…

Pyramid Contracting breaks ground on The Vault in Greenville, SC

May 14, 2026

Pyramid Contracting announced the start of construction on The Vault in Greenville, South Carolina, where our team is serving as the General Contractor for this unique new development. The Vault…

Richland One Chief Operations Officer named South Carolina District-Level Administrator of the Year

May 14, 2026

Bob Grant, Richland One’s chief operations officer, has been named the 2026-2027 South Carolina District-Level Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA). PHOTO: Bob…

Inaugural Colonial Life Charity Classic tees off today in Columbia

May 14, 2026

Korn Ferry Tour Event Brings World-Class Golf, Live Music, and Family-Friendly Entertainment to the Midlands The inaugural Colonial Life Charity Classic officially begins today, welcoming the future stars of the…

Out there for the right reasons

May 14, 2026

By Jeff Becraft   The other week, I was down with some other people on the State House grounds and we were passing out some information about Our Place of…

City of Columbia Community Development Department to host a homebuyer workshop – June 18

May 14, 2026

Your path to homeownership starts here! This will be a one-stop homebuyer workshop where attendees can learn, ask questions, and connect directly with industry professionals who guide them through every…

Colliers expands tenant mix at Palmetto Plaza with lease to Bougie Kids Consignment

May 14, 2026

Colliers | South Carolina’s Zach Lundberg represented the landlord, Palmetto Plaza Associates, in the lease of 2,550 square feet of retail space to Bougie Kids Consignment at Palmetto Plaza in…

Richland One to hold summer career fair June 4

May 14, 2026

Richland One is looking for more exceptional teachers and classified employees to join the district’s team for the 2026-2027 school year.   Richland One’s Summer Career Fair will be held Thursday, June 4…

City of Columbia to host 5th annual Police, Parks, & Pedals community bicycle event

May 14, 2026

The Columbia Police Foundation & Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation to honor District 1 elementary school students during the event The Columbia Police Foundation and the Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation…

Midlands Technical College holds graduation for BOOM construction training program

May 13, 2026

Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a graduation ceremony on May 7, 2026, for the Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM) program. This year, nine students graduated with a 15-hour…

A Striped Bass & An Oak

May 13, 2026

By Tom Poland   Though my hair was chestnut brown, I was green, a young writer hoping to create something memorable. I needed inspiration and I found it in a…

Military can visit Relic Room free again this summer, thanks to Blue Star

May 13, 2026

Once again, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums initiative, which provides free admission to current military personnel and…

Jenn Scuteri of Revolutionary War Visitors Center named 2026 Olde English District Hospitality Employee of the Year

May 13, 2026

The Olde English District Tourism Commission (OED) announced that Jenn Scuteri, Welcome Center Information Specialist at the Revolutionary War Visitors Center, has been distinguished as the 2026 Olde English District…

South Carolina Pediatric Alliance launches new website to better connect families, physicians, and communities

May 13, 2026

The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced the official launch of its newly redesigned website, SCPediatricAlliance.com, created to provide a more engaging, accessible, and informative online experience for families looking…

Dick Goodwin Big Band performs “Broadway and Beyond” at the Arts Center of Kershaw County on May 28

May 12, 2026

The Arts Center of Kershaw County welcomed the renowned Dick Goodwin Big Band for a thrilling evening of live jazz on Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30 PM – bringing one…

Colliers announces new operations and accounting hires in Columbia office

May 12, 2026

Colliers | South Carolina announced three new hires in its Columbia office: Lauren Hinrichs, Senior Business Operations Analyst; Jacob Reese, CPA, Senior Property Accountant; and Tanner Odom, Property Accountant. They…

National Police Week means much to the families of those lost

May 12, 2026

Sheriff Lott: “We will never forget those we’ve lost, nor their loved ones” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Throngs of law enforcement officers (including sheriffs and police chiefs), state legislators,…

Presbyterian College celebrates resilience, service, and creation during 143rd commencement

May 12, 2026

Class of 2026 urged to build meaningful lives through service, courage, and community Beneath gray spring skies and the stirring sound of bagpipes echoing across Vance Plaza, graduates of Presbyterian College crossed…

National Prevention Week: Prevention Starts at Home and in the Community

May 12, 2026

National Prevention Week, observed May 10–16, highlights the importance of preventing substance misuse before it starts. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use…

CPI for all items rises 0.6% in April; shelter and gasoline up

May 12, 2026

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, after rising 0.9 percent in March, according to the U.S. Bureau…

Black Dog Pizza grand opening

May 12, 2026

Black Dog Pizza brings a fresh energy to downtown Columbia, blending Old World inspiration with a modern, laid back pizza bar experience. Known for its crisp, Neo Neapolitan style pizza,…

SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies

May 12, 2026

Tada AI, CAMA Security, Pathly, and Vet Media Group received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Baysys Solutions and Digital Site Box were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA…

Columbia College celebrates the Class of 2026 at spring commencement ceremony

May 12, 2026

Columbia College celebrated the achievements, resilience, and future promise of the Class of 2026 during its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.…

Lindsay A. Joyner accepts nomination as fellow of American Bar Foundation

May 12, 2026

Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that Lindsay A. Joyner has accepted an invitation to become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Fellows membership is by invitation only and…

CHE approves 15 new academic programs at six institutions

May 12, 2026

Commission approves 15 new academic programs statewide The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education announced the approval of 15 new academic programs at institutions across the state following today’s CHE…

Colliers Report: Columbia Industrial Market Q1 2026

May 11, 2026

New vacancies set for rapid backfill amidst strong demand & rising rents. Market Highlights The Columbia industrial market saw vacancy tick up despite nearly 1.6M square feet of gross absorption, driven…

Black Dog Pizza grand opening on Main St – May 12

May 11, 2026

Black Dog Pizza brings a fresh energy to downtown Columbia, blending Old World inspiration with a modern, laid back pizza bar experience. Known for its crisp, Neo Neapolitan style pizza,…

Hood Construction celebrates 40 years of Building It The Right Way

May 11, 2026

Hood Construction, a Columbia locally owned general contractor, proudly marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, celebrating four decades of “Building It The Right Way” and serving communities across South Carolina.…

Entrepreneur Minute – Margaret Ellen Pender, John Moorman, Anchor Investment Management

May 11, 2026

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…

Military Hall of famer achieves elite physical fitness milestones

May 11, 2026

Former Marine infantryman and New York Times bestselling editor sets unofficial strength records in age-category: Marks two-year stroke anniversary By Chris Carter W. Thomas Smith Jr., a former U.S. Marine…

Top South Carolina Game Warden addresses newly minted law enforcement officers

May 11, 2026

Mullikin urges graduates of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy: “Watch your six and watch your partner” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of…

Midlands Technical College holds 2026 spring commencement

May 8, 2026

Midlands Technical College (MTC) held its 2026 spring commencement on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. This spring, 865 students were eligible for graduation, including 583 associate degrees,…

ScanSource’s Impact 360 Community Program receives national Halo Award

May 8, 2026

ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading technology distributor uniquely positioned to address complex, converging technologies, announced the Company has been recognized with a Silver Halo Award for Best Education Initiative…

Ivey Palmer PR earns Best in Show at SCPRSA Mercury Awards in debut campaign

May 8, 2026

Ivey Palmer PR, a South Carolina-based public relations agency, has earned the prestigious Best in Show honor at the Mercury Awards, marking a major milestone for the firm in its…

Irmo Councilman, Mike Ward, completes SC Palmetto Leadership Academy

May 8, 2026

The Town of Irmo announced that Councilman Mike Ward has officially completed the South Carolina Palmetto Leadership Academy, a statewide initiative hosted by the Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education…

Columbia Museum of Art June 2026 Exhibitions and Events Calendar

May 7, 2026

Columbia Museum of Art June 2026 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil On view through June 28, 2026 Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil is a…

Is your client’s content GEO-ready?

May 7, 2026

Jeff Reeves Manager at NP Strategy For decades, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) dominated the rules of how content was discovered online. But now, as AI chatbots replace traditional search, a…

Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in Columbia

May 7, 2026

Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions across the Columbia region in Q1 of 2026: Industrial Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John…

Meet Southern culture ambassador Landon Bryant at Mast Store Columbia – May 17

May 6, 2026

The Mast General Store in Downtown Columbia is hosting Southern culture ambassador and comedian Landon Bryant for a book signing on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4…

11,108 donors deliver $4,954,690 to local nonprofits through Midlands Gives Day – A record-breaking year

May 6, 2026

Midlands Gives Day 2026 raised more money for local nonprofits than ever before. 11,108 donors contributed $4,954,690 to 523 organizations, bringing the total amount raised since 2014 to more than $37.3 million.…

Richland Library hosts New York Times bestselling author Lindy West

May 6, 2026

Richland Library invites the community to an unforgettable evening with award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Lindy West on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Richland Library Main as part of the Broader…

What archaeologists have learned about the Siege of Fort Motte

May 6, 2026

Francis Marion – the Swamp Fox – was at the Siege of Fort Motte in 1781. He and “Light-Horse Harry” Lee were the Patriot commanders in that encounter with the…

Buried Alive

May 6, 2026

By Tom Poland   A road down Edisto Island way will take you past green swamps and oaks dripping with Spanish moss and shanties with bright, sky-blue doors. Churches white…

Breathtaking Fireworks

May 6, 2026

By Dian Berry Lexington, South Carolina   Have you enjoyed — or at least heard about — the breathtaking fireworks show that takes place on Lake Murray each year? Lake…

Laughing can be great medicine

May 6, 2026

By Jeff Becraft   I had surgery on my left eye last week. My right eye is 100% healed now… and I am really thankful for that. Now, after the…

19 local students earn prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for community impact

May 6, 2026

Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announced the 2026 Gold Award Girl Scout Class. These 19 individuals (nine from the Midlands and ten from the Upstate) have tackled some…

Forest Acres Economic Growth Catapults

May 6, 2026

Forest Acres Builds Momentum with String of Openings, Reinforcing Status as Columbia’s Premier Shopping and Dining Destination The City of Forest Acres is experiencing a powerful wave of economic momentum…

2026 South Carolina Arts Awards date, time set

May 6, 2026

Streaming presentation on Sunday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that it will recognize nine distinct and deserving recipients of the 2026 South Carolina…