The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $120,000 to four organizations

September 30, 2025

This year, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has awarded $120,000 ($30,000 each) to four organizations that develop future teachers and foster literacy among students, nurture life skills in youth,…

USDA announces $38.3 million in grant agreement to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina

September 30, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $38.3 million in Congressionally mandated recovery assistance to South Carolina agricultural producers…

SCETV launches new series Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, blending kitchen wisdom, storytelling and everyday cooking

September 30, 2025

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…

South Carolina photographer Anna Garrison featured in national anthology with international reach

September 30, 2025

Photographer and writer Anna Garrison is a contributing author in the recently released anthology, Becoming Unstoppable: How Ordinary Women Achieve Extraordinary Success, a collection of women’s stories from across the United States. The…

South Carolina ETV’s After Action returns for season 3, highlighting veteran conversations

September 30, 2025

The season 3 premiere of After Action, a series highlighting veteran conversations, will air Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. on ETV and will be distributed to public television stations nationwide by…

The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Lady Street parking deck in November

September 30, 2025

Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Plan to Enhance City-Owned Parking Decks The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Lady Street Parking Deck, located at 1100 Lady Street,…

City of Columbia to host “Sharing the Road” community meeting

September 30, 2025

The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…

USC officially designates center, approves state budget request during board meeting

September 30, 2025

The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees met Friday (Sept. 26) and designated a new center for autism research, approved a systemwide state budget request and reaffirmed the institution’s…

The City of Columbia shares support resources in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month

September 30, 2025

The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER! As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of…

The Robinson family of Columbia will serve as ambassadors for the 2025 Buddy Walk

September 30, 2025

Annual Event Honors Families who have a child with Down syndrome.  The Robinson family of Columbia is serving as Ambassadors for Family Connection of South Carolina’s Buddy Walk 2025. Buddy Walk…

The City of Columbia Homeless Services and Parks and Recreation departments are partnering to host “Stuff-A-Van” in honor of World Homeless Day

September 30, 2025

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…

Hood Construction announces Donnie Fetner as Vice President of Business Development

September 29, 2025

Hood Construction announced the promotion of Donnie Fetner from Director to Vice President of Business Development. After nearly 5 years with Hood Construction and over two decades of experience in…

City of Columbia Planning Commission | Thursday, October 9, 2025

September 29, 2025

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public who want…

City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, October 2, 2025

September 29, 2025

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…

NAI Columbia brokers sale of former Whit-Ash property in Columbia’s Vista district

September 29, 2025

NAI Columbia announced the successful sale of the landmark Vista property formerly home to Whit-Ash Furnishings. The 1.3-acre site, featuring nearly 48,000 square feet of space, will soon be transformed…

Colliers Report: South Carolina Healthcare Market Q2 2025

September 29, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Major hospital expansions portend growth phase Market Highlights A wave of hospital expansions is set to transform South Carolina’s healthcare market, drawing providers out…

NAI Columbia’s Cam Kreps, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Patrick Palmer, CCIM execute sale of historic Vista site, formerly home to Whit-Ash Furnishings

September 29, 2025

NAI Columbia announced the successful facilitation of the sale of the historic Vista property formerly occupied by Whit-Ash Furnishings to local developer, Todd Avant . The 1.3-acre site, encompassing nearly…

City of Columbia shares support resources in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month

September 29, 2025

The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER! As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of…

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dowanda Bryant of Hopkins Middle School as Educator of the Month

September 29, 2025

Midlands educator loves preparing her students for life beyond the classroom South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dowanda Bryant of Richland One School District’s Hopkins Middle School as the…

City of Orangeburg launches quarterly community chats to educate residents about city services

September 29, 2025

Residents invited to engage with City Council and key department leaders and learn more about local government operations The City of Orangeburg announced the launch of City Connect, a quarterly…

Olde English District Tourism Commission names Micah Decker as Executive Director

September 29, 2025

The Olde English District Tourism Commission (OED) announces the appointment of Micah Jane Decker as its new Executive Director. Decker will lead efforts to strengthen tourism marketing, foster regional partnerships,…

City of Orangeburg to receive $4,388,494 grant from Federal Aviation Administration for airport runway rehabilitation

September 29, 2025

Funding supports a portion of the final phase of runway improvements at Orangeburg Municipal Airport The City of Orangeburg has been awarded a $4,388,494 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration…

Central SC Alliance’s Jason Giulietti earns Foreign Direct Investment Professional honor

September 29, 2025

Jason Giulietti, President & CEO of the Central SC Alliance, has been recognized as part of the inaugural class of ResearchFDI Academy’s Foreign Direct Investment Professionals (FDIP), a designation awarded…

American Tire Distributors appointed as national partner for Giti Tire across its entire network

September 29, 2025

Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that American Tire Distributors (ATD) will now serve as a national distributor of Giti and GT Radial brand tires across ATD’s extensive network. Headquartered in…

Lander named among region’s Best Colleges

September 25, 2025

Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…

New numbers: SC Arts Commission grantmaking, services impacted all 46 counties in FY25

September 25, 2025

Communities receive $12.5 million through 676 grants Artmaking and learning in and through the arts received support in all 46 South Carolina counties in FY25 thanks to $12.5 million in…

The Maker’s Mark

September 25, 2025

By Tom Poland   The Author’s Signature Is A Commodity I can’t remember who I signed the first book for but I’ll hazard a guess it was a woman. Not…

Colliers represents the tenant and landlord in leasing 440 Knox Abbott Drive to Engineering Design & Testing Corporation

September 25, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina’s Tommy Johnson represented the landlord, Park Place 440 LLC, and Sydney Lanham represented the tenant, Engineering Design & Testing Corporation, in the leasing of a 3,945-square-foot office space…

Hotel Trundle sweeps three prestigious “Best Of” awards in 2025, plus runner-up for Best Local Business Leader

September 25, 2025

Hotel Trundle, Columbia’s boutique hotel, has earned three top honors in 2025, further solidifying its reputation as one of the Southeast’s most unique and welcoming independent hotels. In addition, to…

EdVenture needs community votes to turn $30K into $200K for local kids (Vote by Sept. 30)

September 25, 2025

EdVenture named regional winner for Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards; community voting could lift grant from $30,000 to up to $200,000 by Sept. 30. EdVenture Children’s Museum has been selected as…

Columbia College earns top rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list

September 25, 2025

Columbia College announced its strong placement in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, continuing its tradition of academic excellence, value, and commitment to student success. For…

West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest returns: a night of music, murals, and market shopping

September 25, 2025

The City of West Columbia invites the community and visitors to celebrate the season at the 9th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5:30 to 9:30…

Jim Hudson Automotive Group purchases land in Chapin for a Ford dealership

September 25, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina’s Grayson Greiner represented Jim Hudson Automotive Group in the purchase of two parcels totaling 15.41 acres at 715-725 Columbia Avenue in Chapin for $4,525,000. The automotive…

Colliers Report: Columbia Multifamily Market Q2 2025

September 25, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Multifamily construction grows behind residential demand Market Highlights Columbia’s multifamily market continues to perform at one of the Southeast’s highest levels. Not beset by…

Serve & Connect will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Greg’s Place, a new community center and future headquarters

September 25, 2025

Serve & Connect will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Greg’s Place, a new community center and the future headquarters of the organization, on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 9:30…

The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026

September 25, 2025

2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday,…

NAI Columbia welcomes Tabitha Dorsey as a new Administrative Coordinator

September 25, 2025

Scope of Service and Experience Tabitha Dorsey is an Administrative Coordinator at NAI Columbia. In her role, she works with NAI Columbia’s brokerage teams to support numerous administrative and marketing…

Only two weeks remain to submit entries to the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking contest

September 25, 2025

Submission process through the entry portal will be closed at end of day on Wednesday, October 8. The City of Columbia’s Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smart phone filmmaking competition continues to…

Prisma Health Children’s Hospital has received a $5 million pledge to benefit children’s cancer research

September 25, 2025

Pledge from Curing Kids Cancer marks largest in Prisma Health Midlands history  Curing Kids Cancer, a nonprofit organization devoted to funding cutting-edge pediatric cancer therapies, has pledged a historic $5…

Cohn Construction completes a new 20,060 SF industrial building along I-20

September 25, 2025

Cohn Construction has completed a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building off I-20 in Northeast Columbia. Delivered in partnership with Walker Development and Trinity Partners, Newland Road Speculative Building is…

CIU ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report

September 25, 2025

Columbia International University ranks among the best universities in the Southeast in three categories in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is #7…

The things we take for granted

September 24, 2025

By Jeff Becraft We are in the process of selling Mom and Dad’s house. It has been a long process to get the house ready and it has taken a…

Contender America lists seven residential development opportunities across South Carolina for sale

September 24, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina to provide seller representation services with offers due October 10, 2025 Columbia / Florence / Greenwood, SC – Contender America has engaged Frank Hammond and Ryan McCue of…

Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina to host Design Charrette September 29-30 for public feedback on Hotel Aiken redevelopment

September 24, 2025

WHAT: Design Charrette for Hotel Aiken redevelopment, hosted by Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina WHO: Citizens and media are invited to a public input session for the…

Jim Hudson Automotive Group purchases land in Chapin for Ford dealership

September 24, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina’s Grayson Greiner represented Jim Hudson Automotive Group in the purchase of two parcels totaling 15.41 acres at 715-725 Columbia Avenue in Chapin for $4,525,000. The automotive…

FEMA provides more than $12 million to support disaster recovery across the Southeast

September 24, 2025

FEMA announced $12.7 million for multiple disaster recovery operations across the Southeast region. Here are some of the large FEMA grants obligated to states and communities: $3.4 million to the South…

Hotel Trundle sweeps three prestigious “Best Of” awards in 2025, plus runner – up for Best Local Business Leader

September 24, 2025

Hotel Trundle, Columbia’s beloved boutique hotel, has earned three top honors in 2025, further solidifying its reputation as one of the Southeast’s most unique and welcoming independent hotels. In addition,…

Turner Padget’s Cathy Kennedy appointed as ABA Judicial Division liaison to Senior Lawyers Division

September 24, 2025

Turner Padget announced that Catherine (Cathy) H. Kennedy has been appointed to serve as the liaison from the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association (ABA) to the Senior Lawyers…

Life comes full circle with the opening of the new SCDNR trap and skeet range

September 24, 2025

State shooting facility said to be one of the premier ranges in the Southeastern U.S. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As a boy growing up in central South Carolina I…

Medical University of South Carolina professor to receive the 2025 Population Research Prize

September 23, 2025

Dr. Daniel Lackland to be honored at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 Daniel T. Lackland, Dr.P.H., FAHA, professor of epidemiology and neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina,…