The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Google will offer a free AI workshop for local businesses on August 26 at…
AgFirst recently welcomed two members to its executive team. Michael Lehmbeck was named Chief Information Officer, and Sharmequa Franklin was appointed to the Chief Human Resources Officer role. Lehmbeck will…
Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Credit Company to lead the wholesale lender and business-service provider to a network of local farm credit associations across 15 southern…
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
Seven attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel have earned honors in a variety of practice areas in the latest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Three attorneys were recognized…
On Thursday, August 7, 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…
The City of Columbia, American Institute of Architects South Carolina Chapter (AIASC), South Carolina Architectural Foundation (SCAF) and the Main Street District, held a grand opening for the Center of…
Columbia Business Monthly has named 12 Robinson Gray attorneys to its annual “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list—an increase from last year’s 11. Selected through a vote by local practicing…
Two experienced York County attorneys have joined Frost Echols to expand the firm’s civil litigation practice. Frost Echols has a national practice focusing on creditors’ rights and collection defense with…
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…
Children’s author Karen Petit will be at M. Judson Booksellers in Greenville on Saturday, Aug. 2, a pivotal date as the nation marks the 249th anniversary of the signing of…
PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform on-street parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
A jury pool of local artists/arts professionals reviewed seventeen micro-grant applications submitted The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program has awarded $15,250 in micro-grants to 12 local artists, with funding ranging from…
The City of Columbia welcomes the grand opening of Forged Physical Therapy’s newly expanded clinic at 1150 Bower Parkway, Suite F8. The ribbon-cutting celebration will take place on Tuesday, August…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor seven Midlands area women for their courage, confidence, and character. Since 1993, the Women of Distinction event has recognized…
In an effort to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the Columbia Police Department’s Code Enforcement Division will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the…
The City of Columbia announced the launch of “Sistercare Saturdays,” a new community initiative aimed at raising funds and awareness for Sistercare, a local nonprofit that supports victims of domestic…
Charleston International Airport (CHS) will once again sponsor its community initiative, CHS Cares: Clear the List campaign, providing local educators with much-needed school supplies for the upcoming academic year. The…
DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm, announced the sale of the Lake Murray Golf Center located at 2032 Old Hilton Rd, Chapin, SC. Broker in Charge,…
LawyerLisa, LLC announced the appointment of Jeanean Petoskey as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. A widely respected leader in legal operations and business strategy, Ms. Petoskey brings a bold…
By Jeff Becraft I have mentioned before that years ago I was with an organization called Fairway Outreach. One of the kids that was part of Fairway Outreach was…
By Tom Poland Pot holes pockmarked the old road. She promised a bumpy ride, but rivulets of tar stitched her together, and that was good enough for me. I…
Turner Padget announced that Columbia-based attorney Catherine (Cathy) H. Kennedy will serve another one-year term on the South Carolina Bar’s Board of Governors, effective July 1, 2025. In this role,…
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care 47 hospitals in South Carolina are among the…
Modern facility to enhance services and strengthen community engagement The City of Orangeburg announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new City Hall on Wednesday, August 6…
Join golfers from across the Southeast for a day of fun, games, and friendly competition—while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Center for Developmental Services (CDS), continuing the legacy…
Literacy SC has launched a new free class for adults who want to raise their reading skills. It’s called the Turning Pages Reading Lab. Starting August 18 until November 21,…
Announcement of the City of Columbia Municipal Complex at 1401 Main Street & Core Spaces’ Newest Mixed-Use Development, ōLiv Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Core Spaces Chief Development…
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – The Board of Directors of Colliers International South Carolina, Inc. announced the election of five new shareholders from three Colliers markets across South Carolina. The new shareholders are:…
MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th year in a row as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.…
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) unveiled designs for the state’s new driver’s licenses and identification cards, featuring enhanced security features and iconic visuals celebrating the Palmetto State.…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Shrinking availability, residential pressure creating urgency Market Highlights Short-term demand pressure is building as new leasing has taken roughly 28% of Class A availability…
Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham of Colliers | South Carolina represented the landlord, Rosie Craig, CEO of R. MacFarlane Craig Historic Properties, in the leasing of 911 Lady Street…
The crack of the bat and roar of the crowd are set to fill the air as Lexington proudly welcomes youth baseball champions from 11 states and 6 different divisions…
Through Transformative Leadership in Mental Health Advocacy Julie Ann Avin Has Helped Mirci Become One of the State’s Most Respected Mental Health Organizations The Board of Directors of the Mental…
Law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) announced the six recipients of the 2025 MGC Law Student Scholarship, a program in its fifth year providing law students with access to…
U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area for the fourth consecutive year and has once again named it…
School Ministries Welcomes Two New National Leaders to Advance Released Time Bible Education School Ministries, a national leader in Released Time Bible Education, is pleased to announce two significant additions…
Global Core Strategies & Consulting, today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational…
The Richland Library Board of Trustees has appointed Tamara King as the organization’s next executive director, effective August 24, 2025. This unanimous selection follows a comprehensive, nationwide search led by Bradbury Miller…
The Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) has officially launched in Richland County, taking the lead on all economic development efforts for Richland County. This marks the full transition from the former…
Multi-agency collaboration for living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF / Living Shoreline development and oyster restoration program. Coastal Carolina University (CCU), and the environmental non-profit Global Eco…
GMK Associates, Inc., a mainstay design and construction services firm based in Columbia, SC, announced the formal transition of Thomas M. Weiland, AIA, NCARB, Jeffrey W. Bernagozzi, PE, LEED AP,…
On Thursday, July 24, regional leaders from the Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG) and the River Alliance gathered at the Saluda Riverwalk to unveil a new brand identity designed to…
Brian Edwards has been named vice president of marketing and communications at Furman University following a national search. He will start Aug. 1. Edwards, currently the chief brand and communications…
Tee Off for a Cause: Community Gathers for Fellowship, Fun, and Philanthropy The Rotary Club of Lexington announced its highly anticipated annual Golf Tournament, The Frank Mogan Cup, a signature…
By Tammy Davis What a Former Mobster Taught Me About Going After What You Want Chaos tends to follow me around. I like to blame my unmedicated ADHD brain, but…
So I needed to get a new driver’s license. This is one of the REAL ID driver’s license… because without it, I couldn’t fly. Now we don’t fly very often.…
By Tom Poland I fished many a farm pond as a boy. When I left my red-varnished cane pole for Miss Zebco, I fell in love. I filled my…
Sam Johnson, a lifelong Columbian and dedicated public servant, has officially announced his candidacy for an at-large seat on Columbia City Council. Raised in Columbia by a truck driver and…