South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) invites families to celebrate the season at the inaugural Studio Boo Fall Festival, taking place on Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.…
Amid the highest food insecurity rates in nearly a decade, a government shutdown is creating hardship and uncertainty for tens of thousands of federal employees, active-duty military members, and people…
Terrance Ford, AT&T, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber announced the 2025-2026 Board of Directors with the addition of seven new members. Terrance Ford, AT&T, has…
South Carolina’s leading professional communicators are joining forces once again for CONNECT 2025, the statewide conference hosted by AAF Midlands, IABC/SC and SCPRSA. Designed to unite advertising, communications and public…
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Kelly Tulacz, CMCA, AMS, has been promoted to Community Association Onboarding Manager. Tulacz has been in the HOA management industry for 12 years,…
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy…
Richland One will induct five new members into the Richland One Hall of Fame in January, district officials announced October 24. The Richland One Hall of Fame recognizes graduates of…
The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame will hold press conference next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) today announced its new…
The City of Columbia welcomed the grand opening of Cuban Corner, a family-owned restaurant celebrating Cuban culture, community, and culinary tradition. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, October…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
Richland Library is partnering with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to host a community job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Richland Library Northeast (7490…
“Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey”at Koger Center for the Arts The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey on Monday, November 10, at 7:30 PM, at Koger…
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is bringing back the annual leaf collection option this fall for residents to drop their bagged leaves at designated container locations throughout the…
Gather your ghouls and goblins and haunt downtown Lexington’s popular eateries for a spine-tingling good cause! The Rotary Club of Lexington is hosting its inaugural “Crawl for a Cause” on…
Berkeley County teacher shares a passion for preparing students for financial challenges of real world South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Dr. Michael Crosby of Sangaree Middle School as…
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming: …
Plus, kick off the holidays with the Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Dec. 4 This holiday season, guests are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum to experience the beauty…
The Five Points Association invites families, friends, and costumed characters of all ages to join us for our annual Five Points Trick-or-Treat event this Sunday, October 26, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.…
Dr. Tom Mullikin receives lofty honor from Chief Justice John W. Kittredge By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A meeting of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Board of Directors…
Pyramid Contracting has announced the promotion of Derius Robinson to foreman. In his new role, Robinson will oversee project teams, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to Pyramid’s standards of…
After a thorough, expert-driven review of proposals from global leaders in the nuclear power industry, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset…
The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) announces the planned departure of Executive Director Della Watkins, who will step down from her role in April 2026. Watkins has served as executive…
By Jeff Becraft The other week, one of the members of Our Place of Hope named Adam and myself were out pulling up flowers and planting new ones. (Adam…
American Society of Civil Engineers recognizes historic significance, unveils new plaque at dam Dominion Energy and the American Society of Civil Engineers on Wednesday dedicated the Dreher Shoals Dam – also known…
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) announced the election of a new chair and nine members to its board of directors. As part of a rigorous national nomination…
Project Star to bring $10.1 million investment and 31 new jobs Chandler Construction Services Inc., a long-standing leader in utility construction, announced that it is expanding its operations and building…
The South Carolina Department of Education has released its 2025 Career Readiness Assessment results, and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is once again among the…
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again to work with the Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its fifth year, the event takes place…
On September 20, 2025, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) coordinated Lake Sweep/River Sweep, an annual cleanup of Lake Murray and surrounding waterways, with help from over 30 event partners including…
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance (SCCA) announced this month the launch of South Carolina Goes Pink, a statewide campaign running October 1–31 in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer…
The 120,000-square-foot facility brings advanced specialty care, surgical services and two Centers of Excellence to Northeast Columbia Prisma Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the upcoming opening of its new $128…
The City of Columbia is excited to announce the full artist line-up for the Day Two Festival, the grand finale of the Finlay Park grand re-opening weekend on Sunday, November 16, 2025.…
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) honored the state’s leading manufacturers and industry professionals at the 2025 SC Manufacturing Summit. The annual…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications, ranging from elementary, middle, and high school students for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper…
Nicole Woods has been appointed market chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo. The hospital, under construction at 108 Evergreen Drive in Irmo, South Carolina, is a 49-bed…
Peyton Bryant, Christopher Clark, and Neil Jones will serve through June 2028 The Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomed three new board of trustees members – Peyton Bryant, Christopher Clark, and…
Brandon Boyd mobilizes Sumter’s corporate leaders to build community of lifesavers as chair of American Heart Association Heart Walk Brandon Boyd, plant manager at Carolina PEC, is stepping up in…
Sheriff Lott honors retired Deputy and Vietnam veteran James L. Taylor Sr. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Mr. James L. Taylor, Sr., a 92-year-old retired deputy sheriff with the Richland…
By Tom Poland June 29, 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Interstate Act. Nigh 70 years later a grid of steel, cement, and asphalt makes it impossible to see…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our office in Columbia from Q3 2025: Industrial Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John…
Beth Frost has been recognized as a member of the Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2025 Forty Under 40 class. This annual honor highlights 40 exceptional professionals under the age of…
Eighteen local elected leaders, including Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, from across South Carolina been selected for the inaugural South Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program, a bipartisan initiative designed to…
South Carolina Research Authority’s board of trustees has named William “Bill” Kirkland as its interim president and CEO. Mr. Kirkland has extensive experience in economic development and in the private…
Hood Construction shared a few team updates. Jennifer Barfield has been named Senior Project Coordinator, and two new additions to the team have been made: Ryan Kerr as Assistant Project…
The University of South Carolina celebrated the opening of its new Brain Health Clinic in Orangeburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The event highlighted the…
The South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) has named Cynthia “Cindi” Watts Rourk as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 27. The announcement follows the planned retirements of co-leaders…
In five years, tournament raises over half a million dollars for QuickJobs Scholarships The Midlands Technical College Foundation raised a record-breaking $200,000 at its fifth-annual MTC Golf Classic held at…
The City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media & Marketing Department hosted a community pop-up art event at Soda City Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to celebrate the upcoming grand…
State joins national celebration recognizing afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire learning, and support working families Governor Henry McMaster has officially proclaimed October 23, 2025, as “Lights On Afterschool…
The Five Points Association announced the hiring of Nyjah Mitchell as its new Events & Marketing Manager, bringing fresh ideas, creative energy, and a deep passion for the community to…