United Way invests $2.4 million to address needs in the Midlands

May 19, 2021

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 announces new intern

May 19, 2021

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…

Richland Library celebrates graduation of 14 students from Career Online High School

May 19, 2021

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 attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers

May 19, 2021

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 issues third South Carolina life sciences strategic plan to drive industry growth

May 19, 2021

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…

SCATCC announces awards

May 19, 2021

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 marks 30 years of innovative healthcare service

May 19, 2021

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’s Tyra McBride elected to Girls on the Run Columbia Board of Directors

May 19, 2021

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…

County prepares for mosquito spraying, surveillance

May 18, 2021

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 takes its professional development to a higher level

May 18, 2021

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…

Reggaetronic Music Festival returns to Lake Murray 

May 18, 2021

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…

County’s Rental Assistance Program making critical difference for residents

May 18, 2021

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…

Contractors’ staff shortages cause delays in curbside trash pickup

May 18, 2021

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…

Reggaetronic Music Festival returns to Lake Murray 

May 18, 2021

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…

City of Columbia issues statement regarding mask ordinance

May 18, 2021

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…

Contractors’ staff shortages cause delays in curbside trash pickup

May 18, 2021

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…

South Carolina Senate confirms SAFE Federal Credit Union Executive Jenny Michaels for Board of Financial Institutions

May 18, 2021

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…

Tommy Johnson retires from First Community Bank’s Board of Directors

May 18, 2021

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 kicks off National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants

May 17, 2021

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…

SC singer/songwriter headlines Richland Library’s next evening arts program

May 17, 2021

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…

Lake Carolina Elementary School teacher wins Rookie Teacher of the Block

May 17, 2021

“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…

South Carolina public health officials release statement on new CDC mask guidelines

May 17, 2021

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…

City of Columbia announces new business liaison to help better streamline business within the city

May 17, 2021

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…

Gain local insight into the online business model with Richland Library’s new EiR

May 17, 2021

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…

Michael Montgomery and Nick Haigler join executive committee of Robinson Gray

May 17, 2021

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…

Screening at 701CCA: Meltdown In Dixie

May 17, 2021

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…

DHEC offering day of free testing during National Hepatitis Awareness Month

May 17, 2021

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…

City implements “Spring Forward Amnesty Program”

May 17, 2021

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 and Donate Life SC partner with SCDMV

May 17, 2021

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…

DHEC Partners with SCETV and local leaders to hold virtual community town hall focused on COVID-19 vaccines

May 17, 2021

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…

Lexington Chamber receives Communication Excellence Award for 2021 Visitors Guide

May 17, 2021

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…

South Carolina State Museum announces access program for low-income families

May 17, 2021

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…

DHEC partners with SCETV and local leaders to hold town hall focused on COVID-19 vaccines

May 17, 2021

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)…

SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center leases new medical office in Columbia, SC

May 17, 2021

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…

Siemens expands operations in Spartanburg County

May 17, 2021

$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 COMET partners with Uber, Lyft and United Way of the Midlands to help increase transportation access to COVID-19 vaccines

May 17, 2021

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…

Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

May 16, 2021

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…

City’s recreational swim season begins Memorial Day Weekend

May 16, 2021

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…

SC Public Radio reporter recognized with prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for second year in a row

May 16, 2021

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…

Two South Carolina students named U.S. Presidential Scholars

May 16, 2021

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 and Harvest Hope Food Bank distribute $30,000 worth of chicken breasts and sandwich buns to low-income seniors through an in-kind donation by KFC

May 16, 2021

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…

SCETV’s ‘By The River’ receives two accolades from The Communicator Awards

May 16, 2021

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…

Flock and Rally earns five Mercury Awards of Excellence

May 16, 2021

Creative agency earns awards for integrated communications, community relations, etc. Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm, was honored with five 2020 Mercury Awards of Excellence for…

Richland Two school bus driver honored

May 16, 2021

This week South Carolina Senator Mia McLeod introduced a resolution to honor Kenneth Corbin. On May 6, Mr. Corbin was driving a Richland Two school bus transporting students to Forest…

A.C. Flora student awarded $10,000 Rotary scholarship

May 16, 2021

A.C. Flora High School senior Jaylen Cocklin, who plans to pursue a government and history degree from Harvard University in the fall, has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the…

Lexington Chamber awards $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship to Gilbert High School graduate 

May 16, 2021

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center awarded Gilbert High School graduate Logan Gunter with its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. “It is an honor to continue this scholarship program in the memory of…

DHEC praises South Carolina hospitals’ support of COVID-19 vaccination during National Hospital Week

May 16, 2021

As National Hospital Week is recognized across the country, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) asks all South Carolinians to give thanks to our state’s hospital workers who…

DHEC issues statement about CDC announcement on Pfizer vaccine for those 12 and older

May 16, 2021

Today, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued nationwide recommendations for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as a safe and effective…

Support local and reward your graduate Saturday mornings at West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market

May 16, 2021

The City of West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The…

SCDOT moves forward with Carolina Crossroads Phase 1

May 16, 2021

Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall signed the contract for the Carolina Crossroads Phase I project today, May 12, 2021 in Columbia. The signing formalizes the partnership between SCDOT and…