Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott honored for being named Sheriff of the Year By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored by the South Carolina Military…
Richland Library is cultivating a conversation with local business owners, influencers and scholars. Join us for Food Brings Us Together: Asian American Experiences in Columbia from 7 – 8:30 p.m.,…
The owner of South Carolina public relations and digital consulting firm, MPA Strategies, is launching her second business venture in the Midlands. Ashley Hunter, a former lobbyist and political strategist,…
Mission Lexington announces with great pleasure the appointment of three new board members to serve as members at large. Sondra Gettys, Vice President of The Lexington Chamber of Commerce. O’Neal…
Columbia International University and the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School (USACHCS) at Fort Jackson have signed an Academic Articulation Agreement (AAA). It offers the opportunity for Chaplain Corps enlisted…
First Reliance Bank announced the appointment of Octavia Williams-Blake to its Board of Directors beginning in June. “Octavia’s experience and passion align with our number one focus – keeping the…
Two South Carolina nonprofit organizations – the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) and Global Eco Adventures (GEA) – are teaming up in a new conservation campaign to help…
S.C. Floodwater Commission concept developed by Coastal Carolina University By Alex Junes-Ward HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – The S.C. Floodwater Commission’s SMART RIVER TASK FORCE and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) have…
United Way of the Midlands is investing $2.4 million in grants for its 2021-2022 fiscal year to improve the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the Midlands. Grants…
Quackenbush Architects + Planners is pleased to announce and welcome William Scott as a summer intern in its office. Scott completed his junior year at Clemson University where he is…
There are 14 Richland County residents between the ages of 25 and 49 who are moving their tassels from right to left and celebrating an academic achievement. On Sunday, May…
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that 19 attorneys from the firm’s Greenville and Columbia offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Most…
SCBIO CEO Erin Ford only has to look at recent history to understand the opportunity in front of South Carolina life sciences. Life sciences has a $12+ billion economic impact…
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the selection of its 2021 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, General Art Brown, Technical College of the Lowcountry Honors an individual who…
Intramed Plus, Inc., is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, marking three decades of service to patients across South Carolina as a pioneer in home infusion therapy. Dr. Varner Richards,…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Tyra McBride has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run (GOTR) Columbia. GOTR is a nonprofit organization designed…
Vector Control staff are gearing up for Richland County’s annual mosquito-spraying campaign. As part of efforts to control the adult mosquito population, crews will conduct surveillance for the insects, treat…
Blythewood High School received a pleasant surprise last week during the virtual 30th birthday celebration for the University of South Carolina Professional Development School (UofSC PDS) network. Blythewood was named…
The 8th annual Reggaetronic Music Festival is returning to Spence Island on Lake Murray on 19 June 2021. The free floating festival will take place from 11 a.m. – 6:30…
Richland County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has approved more than $1.5 million in assistance requests since launching April 5. Even after reaching this milestone, however, the County still has funding available…
Because of staff shortages for contracted trash haulers, Richland County residents might see delays in curbside pickup of garbage and yard waste. The County contracts with several businesses to provide…
The 8th annual Reggaetronic Music Festival is returning to Spence Island on Lake Murray on 19 June 2021. The free floating festival will take place from 11 a.m. – 6:30…
The following is a statement issued by the City of Columbia: On May 11, 2021, City Council voted to extend the mask ordinance until June 5, 2021. In light of…
Because of staff shortages for contracted trash haulers, Richland County residents might see delays in curbside pickup of garbage and yard waste. The County contracts with several businesses to provide…
The South Carolina Senate has confirmed SAFE Federal Credit Union Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer Jenny Michaels to the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions. The board oversees the promulgation of…
First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, and the holding company of First Community Bank, would like to congratulate J. Thomas “Tommy” Johnson on his retirement from its board…
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is celebrating National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) once again with its popular PalmettoBaby Grant…
Enjoy a front-row seat to some rootsy, refreshing and homespun tunes. Join Richland Library for Evening Arts: Angela Easterling from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, May 21 on our Facebook…
“Within minutes of her first class, it was clear that I had hired a master teacher.” These are the words of Lake Carolina Elementary School – Upper Campus principal Jeff…
Dr. Simmer: “The science tells us that vaccines are working. Fully vaccinated South Carolinians can now go without masks in most situations.” The Director of the South Carolina Department of…
The City of Columbia is pleased to announce our new business liaison, Greg Williams. In this new position, Greg Williams will be the professional liaison who will coordinate and communicate…
Learn more about achieving work-life harmony while growing a small business and raising a family. Richland Library is thrilled to welcome Shennice Cleckley as our new entrepreneur-in-residence (EiR). During her…
Members Michael Montgomery and Nick Haigler have been named to the executive committee of Robinson Gray law firm. They join Managing Member Cal Watson and Member Bill Metzger on the…
Join us at 701CCA on Thursday, June 3, 7:30pm for a special screening of the documentary Meltdown In Dixie, an original documentary from Emily Harrold and Topic Original Documentaries Emily Harrold is a…
May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Division of STD/HIV/Viral Hepatitis is encouraging South Carolinians to know their status and…
The City of Columbia Municipal Court will be implementing a “Spring Forward Amnesty Program” every Friday in May. This program will allow citizens with outstanding bench warrants and other penalties…
We Are Sharing Hope SC, Donate Life SC and the DMV launch the “Be A Star” campaign to encourage South Carolina residents to sign up for organ donation when they…
Event to be broadcast May 20 at 7 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that it is partnering with South Carolina ETV (SCETV) and local…
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center received a 2021 Communication Excellence Award from The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) during its Staff Leadership Development Conference held Thursday…
Museums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources. The South Carolina State Museum has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum…
Event to be broadcast May 20 at 7 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that it is partnering with South Carolina ETV (SCETV)…
Crawford Prezioso represented the SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center in the leasing of office space at 1022 Calhoun Street in Columbia. The organization leased a 6,980-square-foot medical office space in…
$36 million investment creates more than 180 new jobs Siemens, a leading global technology company that specializes in industrial modernization, infrastructure and mobility, today announced the completion of a 52,000-square-foot…
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is partnering with rideshare programs, Uber and Lyft, and the United Way of the Midlands to provide access to rides to and from COVID-19…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Columbia Prepares Advisory Committee Seeking to fill seven (7) vacancies The purpose of Columbia…
The recreational swim season for the City of Columbia’s outdoor pools and splash pads/spray pools will begin Saturday, May 29, 2021, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. Both Maxcy…
Scott Morgan awarded for story on development of two police citizen review boards South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) Reporter Scott Morgan has received the Radio Television Digital News…
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona has announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Two of the 161 high school seniors being recognized are from South Carolina. U.S.…
Senior Resources today announced that Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has donated $30,000 worth of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts, along with sandwich buns to benefit low-income senior citizens. Senior Resources…
Series produced in collaboration with USCB’s Communication Studies program South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that its weekly, 30-minute, literature-focused series, By The River, has received two accolades from The Communicator…