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…
The Teppers’ Transformative Gift of $5 Million Will Sustain the Tepper Scholars Program and Establish Professors of Practice in Sport Leadership With this gift, The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation…
Ezekiel Ministries announced the promotion of Sally Brown to Program Director, recognizing her outstanding leadership, innovation, and deep commitment to the ministry’s mission of helping children from hard places experience…
The City of Columbia and Harcourts Carolinas are celebrating the grand opening of Harcourts’ first brick-and-mortar office in the Carolinas, located at 620 Gervais Street in The Vista. Harcourts Carolinas…
Convenient option for taxpayers is first of its kind in the state Taxpayers in Lower Richland have a convenient new way to search for their bills and make payments on…
Gather COLA, located at 2191 Pickens Street in Columbia’s BullStreet District, is proud to announce that the full food, beverage, and retail lineup is complete ahead of its late Fall…
Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Jeremy Hudson,…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., is pleased to announce that Katherine “Katie” E. Engels has joined the firm as an associate in the Columbia office. She works with the firm’s Bankruptcy…
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
By Jeff Becraft I think I might want to be a smartphone when I grow up. That way I can say whatever I want, do whatever I want,…
Lott says his Richland County Sheriff’s Department has changed the public narrative through new and emerging technologies as well as RCSD’s “peace officer” branding By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland…
First Responders Charity Softball Tournament held at Columbia’s Segra Park By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) defeated…
LawLens, a South Carolina–based legal technology platform, announced its official public launch this October, reporting more than 23,000 searches since its initial rollout in January 2025. The platform is now…
iCarolina Labs rebranded as USC Palmetto College AI Innovation Labs The University of South Carolina Palmetto College and USC’s College of Information and Communications signed an agreement to expand artificial…
SC Humanities former Executive Director Randy Akers Receives the Order of the Palmetto South Carolina Humanities announced that its former longtime Executive Director, Dr. Randy Akers, has been named a…
By Jeff Becraft There are many times I will run into what I call “the plague of little things.” Now this applies to a lot of different situations, but…
By Tom Poland Grandmothers’ Weapon Of Choice The New Oxford American Dictionary defines “fly swatter” as “an implement used for swatting insects, typically a square of plastic mesh attached…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Retail market shows signs of easing after breakneck pace Market Highlights After several years of robust demand and consistently low vacancy, retail markets across…
Bendt to Lead the Company’s Network Services and Internet Planning and Development Teams ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium has promoted Brian Bendt to Vice President of Network Services and Internet…
Circular Composite Solutions (CCS), a sustainable manufacturer of proprietary industrial shipping pallet components, announced it is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $53.7 million investment will create 70 new…
$280 million investment will create 155 new jobs Carolina Renewable Products (CRP), a clean energy company, announced it is establishing operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $280 million investment will…
The Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025 has completed a values-based 18-month leadership program and made a lifetime commitment to use their creativity, energy, and resources to tackle the most urgent…
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to announce that Chef Chris Williams of Roy’s Grille will represent Team Lake Murray Country at the World Food Championships (WFC), October 16-19, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Williams will compete…
Sustain SC in partnership with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University announced the 2026 class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI). Now entering its fifth year, SLI…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will be a permanent exhibitor at the 156th Annual South Carolina State Fair, taking place Oct. 8 – 19 at the Columbia fairgrounds.…
Ordinance establishes penalties for acts of hate intimidation, reinforcing the city’s commitment to safety and equality The City of Orangeburg is proud to announce that City Council has passed the…
On Friday, October 10, 2025, the City of Columbia Homeless Services Division in partnership with City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, invites the community to come together at Martin Luther…
Zeus, the world’s leading polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer, has named Kevin Greer Plant Manager of its Orangeburg, S.C., facility. Established in 1981, Orangeburg was Zeus’ first South Carolina…
Colliers | South Carolina announced Ford Reynolds as its newest Brokerage Associate in the Columbia office. Reynolds will serve as an advisor to owners, tenants, sellers and buyers in the…
On August 28th, Hood Construction joined Riverbanks Zoo & Garden staff and community officials to celebrate the grand opening of the highly anticipated Saluda Skyride. As part of Riverbanks’ multi-year…
Columbia International University (CIU) has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. This funding will accelerate the full rollout of Columbia Biblical Seminary’s Engage Program, a pioneering…
Trinity Partners announced Director of Marketing, Kristina Leaphart was selected for the 2025 Best & Brightest 35 & Under Award by Columbia Business Monthly. Each year, Integrated Media Publishing honors…
Flock and Rally, a women-owned, full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is celebrating two major recognitions: CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to the 2025 list…
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the third quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions • Nick Stomski, SIOR, Ryan Causey, and Jake Nidiffer, SIOR represented…
The Nickelodeon Theater has been selected as one of 41 independent cinemas, museums, and community film organizations across the country to receive a 2025–26 Science on Screen® grant, an initiative…
Columbia Craft Brewing Company has announced the immediate closure of its taproom on Green Street, marking the end of an era for one of the city’s popular gathering spots. In…
LS3P congratulates the University of South Carolina on its impressive rise in the latest U.S. News rankings, with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program climbing 17 spots to reach…
LS3P announced that Tyler McKenzie, AIA, Senior Associate and Architect in the firm’s Columbia office, has been selected for the Leadership Columbia Class of 2026. This esteemed program, hosted by…
With a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SC Ports) announced Micah Mallace as President and CEO. Mallace assumes leadership of the port…
Scooter Byars and Keith Smith take home First Place in the Pro Division at the National Crappie League Tournament on Lake Murray. Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) proudly announces the successful…
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2025 award winners, and installation of officers at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September. Approximately 300 Realtors from across the state attended…
$92.5 million investment will create 116 new jobs FAST FACTS Pratt Industries is expanding its operations in York County with a new manufacturing facility. The company’s $92.5 million investment will create…
For the fourth consecutive year, and 14th time in the last 15 years, Charleston has been named the top city in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers. The Readers’ Choice Awards…
Children from across the state get hands-on STEM experiences and career inspiration as part of the nationwide Lights on Afterschool celebration The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) welcomed more than…
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Business Leader of the Year award and the 2025 Public Servant of the Year award, which will be presented…
Graided and SimXity AERO were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita Technologies, Blotting Innovations, Lucie Medical, and Tiersphere received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
Dreher High School art teacher Katie Pfrommer has been named the 2025 South Carolina Art Educator of the Year by the South Carolina Art Education Association (SCAEA). The award recognizes…
South Carolina’s largest gathering of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community leaders will return for the 2026 SC Nonprofit Summit. Presented by Together SC and cohosted by the United Way Association of…
Who: City of Columbia Mayor’s Office, Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG), Elevate Midlands, and Columbia Chamber of Commerce What: The City of Columbia Mayor’s Office and community partners will be hosting a…
We had a blast on Friday, September 19, when the City celebrated our 10th annual PARK(ing) Day, with 11 parklets placed along Main Street! Each parklet’s design contemplated how participants might plan…